KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called on members to remain steadfast in the party’s struggle as it celebrates its eighth anniversary today.
The Bersatu president reminded members that although the party is still young, its mission is deeply rooted in the nation’s history and future.
In a statement posted on Facebook today, Muhyiddin emphasised the party’s commitment to upholding Malaysia’s identity while respecting the rights of all races.
“Our struggle to defend the rights of the Malays and Bumiputera and the position of the Islamic religion without affecting the rights of other races and religions as enshrined in the Federal Constitution is said to be a 3R’s offence,” Muhyiddin said.
He claimed that despite the party’s motives, Bersatu could face legal consequences for its actions.
“Our mouths are about to be closed, our hands and feet are about to be tied,” he added, referring to the current government’s stance on free speech.
Muhyiddin also accused the unity government of becoming authoritarian, stating that they now restrict the same freedoms they once fought for in opposition.
He expressed concern that the government is suppressing the party’s ability to voice the rights of the Malays, Bumiputera and Islam.
“They shamelessly use legal instruments and government institutions to restrict the people’s free speech, especially their political opponents,” he said.
He called on Bersatu members to continue the struggle for the indigenous people’s rights and the Islamic religion, as guaranteed by the Federal Constitution.
Muhyiddin urged members to stand firm against what he called the government’s “perverse agenda.”
He highlighted that Bersatu’s mission is aligned with the history and values that built an independent and harmonious Malaysia.
“My message to Bersatu members, even if storms and storms hit, even if lightning and lightning shake the universe, be steadfast in this struggle,” he said.
Muhyiddin ended his statement by rallying members to continue their responsibility to uphold the party’s mission.
Bersatu was founded in 2016 as a nationalist party that champions the rights of Bumiputeras in Malaysia.
