Mahathir Launches Unity Movement for Malay Community

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced a new initiative, the Secretariat of the Malay People, at a press conference held at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya on Wednesday. The movement, according to Dr. Mahathir, is designed to unite the Malay community and address their specific issues, not for political purposes. "This is not a political movement," he stated, "but a platform for the Malay people who have not had a specific struggle." Hamzah Zainuddin, Chairman of the National Unity Government, will lead the movement's initial efforts to build a more cohesive Malay front. This initiative signals a potential shift in Malaysian politics and social dynamics.