KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30, 2026 – Analysts have warned Malaysian voters not to be swayed by politicians who rely on racial narratives or fear-based unity slogans, stressing that integrity and governance matter more than divisive rhetoric.
UiTM Seremban senior lecturer Dr. Mazlan Che Soh said no party can claim a monopoly on integrity, and credibility must be proven through institutional reforms, governance records, and the ability to solve real problems. “Voters today are harder to influence merely by sentiment, party colors, or slogans,” he explained in an article published on Astro Awani.
Race-Based Politics
He pointed to the 2018 general election as a turning point, when voters shifted support due to concerns over corruption, leadership, and cost of living. Mazlan added that recent developments, such as the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Tabung Haji and the Federal Court’s upholding of former FELDA chairman Tan Sri Isa Samad’s corruption conviction, highlight how governance failures shape public perception.
A Merdeka Center survey in June found 73% of respondents viewed economic issues as Malaysia’s biggest problem, while only 42% believed the country was on the right track. Mazlan concluded: “The next election will not be about who plays race better, but who can deliver cleaner governance and real improvements to people’s lives.”
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