KUALA LUMPUR: Pas has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to control and curb the 'toxic narratives' propagated by DAP to avoid racial disharmony in society.
Its secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the political narrative brought by DAP veterans is deemed inappropriate, and has the potential to cause a stir, thereby raising suspicions about the government's policies and direction.
He said the latest narrative brought forth by DAP includes the demand from Kuala Lumpur DAP chairman and Cheras member of Parliament Tan Kok Wai, for the government to reinstate local elections starting in Kuala Lumpur.
"As a former member of the Pakatan Harapan government administration, Tan should be more aware and sensitive to the current government's position and policies.
"Unless his statement is a mere DAP charade, Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming should play a crucial role," he said in a statement today.
Previously, DAP Adviser Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang was also accused of causing a similar uproar when he spoke about a non-Malay Prime Minister and the dream of a great country with multiple races, cultures and beliefs in Manchester, England.
Takiyuddin emphasised Tan's demand contradicts with Lim's rejection of a single-ethnic political image, which is at the core of the non-Malay Prime Minister's dream, as advised by DAP.
Pas believes that both Tan and Lim's statements aim to strengthen DAP's position and control over the direction and course of the country, overlooking the core aspects that have bound everyone to a more rational, moderate and reasonable political agenda and culture.
"With almost absolute control of parliamentary seats in Kuala Lumpur by the DAP, won't local elections also only project a single-ethnic political image in terms of representation?" he questioned.
"This further confirms the concerns of many, especially Malays, about DAP's true intentions and whether it is sincere in upholding national interests or prioritising its ideology and parochialism.
"It is crucial to remember that the government's decision to abolish elections nationwide over 50 years ago was clearly stated in the Local Government Act 1976," he said.