New: Racial Tensions Mask True Class Divide, Says Fahmi Reza

Kuala Lumpur, January 22, 2026 – A viral social media post has sparked debate by arguing that Malaysia’s persistent racial and cultural conflicts are engineered by elites to distract from deeper inequalities. The anonymous writer states, “The main issue in Malaysia from the past until now isn’t Malay vs Chinese, not Malay vs Indian… It’s sentiments of race against race, just a ploy by the elites above who want us below to fight among ourselves.”They claim pre-independence tactics of “divide and rule” persist, inflaming issues like religion, language, schools, land, and symbols to sow hatred.

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“The real issue is between the powerful and the powerless, between the rich and the poor, between the 1% elite and the 99% people,” the post reads.Critics of the status quo agree, noting how the powerful grow stronger while ordinary citizens quarrel “like fools.” The message ends with a curse on the system, urging unity against exploitation. Social commentators say such views reflect growing frustration amid economic disparities.

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