
The former prime minister said if he remained in politics, Malays from other political parties, especially those in the unity government, might be uncomfortable in supporting the proclamation.
“This means that Malays who are also members of Umno, PKR, Amanah and a few from DAP, will sign the proclamation if they agree with what it stands for,” he said in a statement today.
“The proclamation aims to unite Malays across the political divide.”
The former Langkawi MP also said if the Malay grassroots could come together and agree on the issues raised by the proclamation, then every party championing the Malay struggle should back it as well.
“The Malays will lose everything if those championing Malay interests are not united.”
Mahathir also did not rule out returning to politics if there is greater support for the “Malay Proclamation”. He said his main priority now was to gather support.
“I am not sidelining any existing Malay political party.”
It was reported earlier today that Mahathir was no longer the GTA chairman, citing the coalition’s failure to gain voter support, especially in the last general election (GE15).
The former Langkawi MP said he will move forward with the “Malay Proclamation” without getting involved with any other political party.
Earlier this month, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and several leaders of the party also signed the document to signify their support for Mahathir’s call for the Malays to unite and “save” the community.
Bersatu’s deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu, information chief Razali Idris and Supreme Council member Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid had also signed the document in their personal capacities.
Last night, the Kedah chapter of Pejuang, a party Mahathir had founded, became the latest to sign the proclamation.
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