By-elections: 'Don't get caught up with 3R issues', Mat Sabu tells voters

JOHOR BAHRU - Voters in the Pulai Parliament and Simpang Jeram State Assembly constituencies are reminded to avoid getting caught up in the race, religion, and royalty (3R) issues being exploited by the opposition.

Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said that certain parties were sowing fear by suggesting that Malay and Islamic interests were under threat.

"These sentiments, particularly related to Malays and Islam, become more pronounced when the 3R issues are brought into play. This narrative can inadvertently ensnare Malays and Islam by perpetuating the idea that they are endangered," he said during a speech at the launch of the P.161 Pulai Election Operations Room in Taman Perling on Saturday.

The event was attended by Johor DAP chairman Liew Cin Tong, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim, and Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed, who is also Pulai Umno Division chief.

Mohamad, popularly known as Mat Sabu, pointed out that the sentiments propagated by the opposition were reminiscent of the events in 1969 that led to a national tragedy.

He criticised parties that accused those not supporting Islamic parties of being against Islam, citing the example of the Kelantan state election, where two opposition seats were secured.

As the Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Mohamad emphasised that the "green wave" would not extend beyond the state's borders, asserting that the public in Johor would not succumb to its influence.

He elaborated on the cooperation between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and BN in the unity government, asserting that this collaboration was not unprecedented.

He also drew parallels with Indonesia, where a political party lacking a majority had also formed a government.

Mohamad commended Malaysia for taking bold steps towards achieving political and economic stability.