No Malay tsunami, says Nazri

A Malay tsunami is unlikely to happen in the general election as Malay votes are now divided and no one can obtain a two-thirds majority, says Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz.


1 Apr 2018 | 7:00 AM

The Tourism and Culture Minister, who is also Umno supreme council member, said no coalition could sweep two-thirds of the seats after the 2008 general election.

“The coalition that wins 112 parliamentary seats can form the government,” he was quoted as saying in Sin Chew Daily.

Speaking to the media after opening a culture and arts event at Padang Rengas yesterday, Nazri said the notion of a Malay tsunami was only a ploy by the DAP.

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On the issue of redelineation of electoral boundaries, Nazri said he disagreed with comments that shifting Malay voters would work in Umno’s favour.

Using Bukit Aman police headquarters as example, Nazri said even though it now fell under Opposition-held Lembah Pantai, it was uncertain if all policemen would support Barisan Nasional or not.

He said many retired policemen and soldiers were not Barisan supporters.

“Shifting Malay voters for the benefit of Barisan? Malays can choose among PAS, Parti Amanah Negara and PKR,” he said.

“Malays are now divided by four or five parties.”

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/04/01/no-malay-tsunami-says-nazri-minister-says-ethnic-voter-base-too-split-to-form-twothirds-majority/