KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 – Datuk Seri Najib Razak appeared to play the religious and race card today when he appealed to PAS to reconsider the proposal for a unity government with Umno.
The Umno president also dismissed the notion that a unity government would fly in the face of his 1 Malaysia concept, even though a number of non-Muslim groups, including political parties in his Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, have expressed concern.
But he appealed to PAS to act in the name of Malay and Muslim unity.
“PAS should not let politics prevent it from doing something which is beneficial for Malay/Muslim unity,” he told reporters at a public function today when asked to comment on how many Malay groups had been disappointed with PAS for rejecting a unity government with Umno.
On Monday, Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leaders rejected Umno's unity government proposal, and proclaimed all issues surrounding the fiasco which brought the fledgling opposition coalition on the brink of collapse resolved.
Instead, Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the de facto PKR leader, said the alliance of PAS, PKR and DAP would focus on their preparation for the next general election and a potential takeover of the federal government.
PAS continues to be in turmoil over the unity government proposal which not only affected ties with its political partners but has caused friction in the party as well.
Sensing the weakness in the opposition alliance, Umno has moved in an attempt to cause further division in PAS and in PR by pressing ahead with the concept of Malay and Muslim unity.
Today, Najib said that any move to strengthen Islam should be encouraged, in what was an obvious move to appeal to the concept of Islamic brotherhood within PAS.
The prime minister believed, however, that the country’s multi-racial nature would not be affected by a more united Malay-Muslim community.
“Just because there is a unity government does not mean the non-Muslims will be neglected. They will still have a role.”

written by Bodoh, June 24, 2009
written by atsaari, June 24, 2009
of their dominance. If PakLah weekend BN/UMNO, Najib will be the one who dismantle it and sent it to the graveyard of the oblivion.
written by Dr.Carl Benedict, June 24, 2009
The strategy is simple, get PAS into UMNO under the name of "Malay Unity".
I want to make it straight. The Malay has always being united and they are more united than other races. But as a Malay doesnt mean they must be in UMNO, they too can have different political Ideology.
written by Bluehyppo, June 24, 2009
That's my personal opinion.
Anybody agree ?
written by kk, June 24, 2009
written by Right2Choose, June 24, 2009
written by Bluehyppo, June 24, 2009
Najib talk about muslim brotherhood.
I think its jokes of the century.
Do you agree ?
written by Viciuos Cycle of UMNOPutra, June 24, 2009
Our currecny depreciation is the best indicator due to the self-proclaim of your predeccesor TDM who should be hold responsibility for all the derail of our competiveness worldwide and declining ranking of our university.
He is only good to "show-off" with tallest and biggest white elephant projects/Building benefit NO Majorityl Malaysian , all these so called project is a burden to Malaysian even beyond 2020.
written by Jimini, June 24, 2009
written by FCdeMatthew, June 24, 2009
written by Fishing men, June 24, 2009
Why only happen in this few months!!
Is it mean before GE11 all malaysia are UNITY!!...
written by No deal with Umno, June 24, 2009
Since Umno is sinking, they are using the same old trick for the devious end. Without Umno, there will be Malaysian unity.
written by future, June 24, 2009
as your other half mention your destiny will be the shortest in Malaysian History.The Tun will be awarded to both of you on this short and historical journey.
written by Charlie's Angels, June 24, 2009
Let's make no mistakes, it is Umno/BN's game in trying to split the PR by the old colonial policy of 'divide and rule'. If the PR is getting stronger and posing inminent threats to them, Umno/BN will use the old tricks to weaken the PR by splitting from within. They have done that effectively to PAS in Kelantan, SNAP in Sarawak and PBS in Sabah.
It only goes to show the fragility and venerability of Umno/BN despite claims that they are strong and are able to govern effectively without the unity government. They are very skillful in deceiving the public by their political rhetoric.
Let's hope PAS would be so naive to fall into the traps, people like Nik Aziz can see that. It is a clear and present danger to sleep with one's enemy!!
written by anti corruption, June 24, 2009
written by Against, June 24, 2009
written by 1Malaysian of many!, June 24, 2009
written by kopite, June 24, 2009
written by tangkup, June 24, 2009
BEEN/AMNO knew that the majority of Malays and Malaysian do not support BEEN/AMNO, as reflected in the last GE12 [8/3/2008] that is why Najib still insist on it because this is the only way for BEEN/AMNO to survive. The beginning of the END is coming lah BEEN/AMNO!!
written by Carbonara, June 24, 2009
written by Neutral, June 24, 2009
written by bujang, June 24, 2009
written by bujang, June 24, 2009
written by donplaypuks, June 24, 2009
This is the only card they know how to play and that is good enough have them thrown out lock, stock anf barrel BEFORE GE 2013. The sooner, the better!
written by Leong Yook Kong, June 24, 2009
Najib has nothing better to tell the rakyat other than unity talk. Tell us more about the RM12.5 billion PKFZ scandal. If there are wrongdoings in the PKFZ scandal, then it is against religion.
written by samuel sing, June 24, 2009
Let Dead Dogs lie in their grave. Najib has showen UMNO is bully in BN. He offering Unity Government without the consent of the other BN members.
written by Aries, June 24, 2009
Role for non-Muslims?
One may ask what role?
Can Najib SPELL that out loud and clear RIGHT NOW?
Else it is only another ploy to hoodwink the people and leave ALL the advantages to UMNO and their supporters and sympathizers.
Enough of tricks and wool over the people's eyes. There is indeed more than meets the eyes!
All of a sudden Najib is playing the religious and racial cards, and with the greatest fervour!
If it is not sinister, what is?
If other races or religiousgroups start to play the similar games, they would be charged under whatever available laws and Acts by now!
Damning DOUBLE STANDARDS!
written by sunshine, June 24, 2009
How can this not be against any principal of 1Malaysia if that means we march together as ONE.
His statement clearly separates Malaysians into 'Us' and non-Muslims, who will still have a 'role'. This clearly implies that those with a 'role' are just bit players, they are not part of the team.
This man is once again using diversionary tactics to ensure that people don't have a chance to keep bringing up his evil doings, real or suspected.
written by Binggung, June 24, 2009
written by ajajal, June 24, 2009
trying very hard to be a crown but in actual he is a liar. Next or very soon will be 1 Big UMNO Liar.
written by unbelievable, June 24, 2009
What role? As adopted lap-dogs?
written by akmal, June 24, 2009
written by jesseltonite, June 24, 2009
why not unite every single Malaysians regardless of race and religion against the tidal wive of illegal immigrants flooding my beautiful state Sabah now? That's a good start to ensure your 'fixed deposit' stays that way...unless what you mean by 'fixed deposit' is actually these illegals by giving them MyKad the right to steal our votes??!!
written by Spock, June 24, 2009
written by Robert, June 24, 2009
Najib is so slimy that he is willing to piss off his BN component parties. That really shows how corrupt UMNO is - no loyalty and win at all cost! Even if it caused Malaysians to hate each other. Save your politics and let Malaysians live peacefully and let them decide who should govern the land.
written by Jong, June 24, 2009
Now he brings in religion. In Perak's power grab, he brought in the royalties. Didn't he tell the old man PAS are bad guys, don't have rakyat's support, cannot administer the state well?
Pakatan Rakyat already said "NO to unity government" supported by electorates that voted them in. No need to talk kembalikan HAK rakyat!
Well they can have Nasharudin Mat Isa since he's so infatuated with them. I'm sure if the price is right he'll hop, yes-no?
written by ISKANDARLOBOS, June 24, 2009
written by ibnu rahman, June 24, 2009
written by MindlessMalaysian, June 24, 2009
(unity-in-crime is a more appropriate description)
written by dawud farquhar, June 25, 2009
written by goldenscreen, June 25, 2009
And where was the so-called Malay/Muslim unity when UMNO was at its peak in power in 2004? They couldn't even give a damn about PAS. PAS would be damn stupid if they join UMNO but hey who are we to tell the politicians how to run the country. They are obviously much smarter and courageous than us, right?
written by sunny, June 25, 2009
Long live Anwar and PKR
written by Thefatsingaporean, June 25, 2009
written by tourman53, June 25, 2009
written by aru affandy , June 25, 2009
written by tony , June 25, 2009
written by jamesbond, June 25, 2009
What's BN performance then. A let down. Rakyat are seeking for better/more efficient
& corrupt-free gov't. Is that wrong??? Mr.PM ???
This shows BN will stop at nothing to stay afloat.
written by zackeye, June 25, 2009
written by John Lim, June 26, 2009
God, what have Malaysians done wrong to deserve such a low-down PM????????????




