![Affirmative action policies should extend from race-based to need-based - PM Affirmative action policies should extend from race-based to need-based - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692246269_tbAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Affirmative action policies should extend from race-based to need-based - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said if the policies were considered to be too focused on race, it would create animosity and anxiety.
Mon Aug 21 2023
![DAP accepts position of Islam, Malay rights enshrined in Constitution - Ahmad Zahid DAP accepts position of Islam, Malay rights enshrined in Constitution - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669537984_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
DAP accepts position of Islam, Malay rights enshrined in Constitution - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid said DAP has provided guarantees to accept and comply with the four Articles enshrined in the Federal Constitution, including Islam and the special rights of Malays.
Tue Dec 06 2022
![[OPINION] Malaysia's accession to ICERD: You can't have your cake and eat it too [OPINION] Malaysia's accession to ICERD: You can't have your cake and eat it too](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-12/51545819296_icerd.jpg)
[OPINION] Malaysia's accession to ICERD: You can't have your cake and eat it too
The Malays respected the citizenship status of the non-Malays and in return, the non-Malays acknowledged the special rights of the Malays and other Bumiputras.
Thu Dec 27 2018
![Singapore political party says UMNO capable of championing Malay rights Singapore political party says UMNO capable of championing Malay rights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/71480599828_UMNO.jpg)
Singapore political party says UMNO capable of championing Malay rights
The Singapore Malay National Organisation looks up to UMNO as a party that is capable of championing the cause of the Malays in Malaysia.
Thu Dec 01 2016
![Abolition of Sedition Act will not affect Malay rights - Proham Abolition of Sedition Act will not affect Malay rights - Proham](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/51416234319_295x200.jpg)
Abolition of Sedition Act will not affect Malay rights - Proham
The abolition of the Sedition Act 1948 will not affect the four sensitive aspects concerning the special rights of the Malays and the Bumiputera enshrined in the Federal Constitution.
Mon Nov 17 2014
![I'm not being racist, I'm just upholding Malay rights - Zahid Hamidi I'm not being racist, I'm just upholding Malay rights - Zahid Hamidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/71391526667_295x200.jpg)
I'm not being racist, I'm just upholding Malay rights - Zahid Hamidi
Umno VP Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who has been championing the four key thrusts in the Federal Constitution as the national social contract, said that he was not being racist or in denial.
Sun Sep 14 2014
![Razali challenges Dyana to tick off DAP leaders who question Malay rights Razali challenges Dyana to tick off DAP leaders who question Malay rights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/71377951674_295x200.jpg)
Razali challenges Dyana to tick off DAP leaders who question Malay rights
Razali Ibrahim has challenged the Teluk Intan by-election candidate to admonish DAP leaders who often question Malay special rights.
Sun May 18 2014
![May 13: Let's avoid sensitives issues, say former Perkasa leader May 13: Let's avoid sensitives issues, say former Perkasa leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/61399939053_295x200.jpg)
May 13: Let's avoid sensitives issues, say former Perkasa leader
Malaysians must avoid playing up sensitive issues and reject extremism in remembrance of May 13, according to a historian and a former member of controversial Malay rights organisation Perkasa.
Tue May 13 2014
![Nur Jazlan does not understand the meaning of democracy - Ibrahim Nur Jazlan does not understand the meaning of democracy - Ibrahim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/81373959358_295x200.jpg)
Nur Jazlan does not understand the meaning of democracy - Ibrahim
Datuk Ibrahim Ali had lashed out against Umno Pulai chief Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed for calling the Malay rights non-governmental organisation a threat to UMNO.
Sun Feb 23 2014
![Umno has to tame Perkasa - Nur Jazlan Umno has to tame Perkasa - Nur Jazlan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/51393115680_295x200.jpg)
Umno has to tame Perkasa - Nur Jazlan
Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said UMNO has to tame Perkasa by laying down terms and conditions of their relationship and not to let the Malay rights NGO from continuing to call the shots.
Sun Feb 23 2014
![Allah issue: Malay rights groups stoking anti-West Malaysia sentiments Allah issue: Malay rights groups stoking anti-West Malaysia sentiments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-10/61381656331_295x200.jpg)
"Allah" issue: Malay rights groups stoking anti-West Malaysia sentiments
PM Najib Razak and other senior BN leaders should not give in to the 'extreme religious views' of right-wing Malay groups, says Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS).
Thu Oct 17 2013