Three reasons why ZAHID HAMIDI may become the next PRIME MINISTER after GE16!!

Hello everybody, my name is Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tajuddin. Thank you for coming to my channel. In this video, I would like to give my three reasons why I think Zahid Hamidi might be the next Prime Minister in GE16. Whether we like it or not, I feel very sure that this may actually happen. Now, in this video, I will discuss their power in the unity government at the moment. For my first reason, it concerns civil society and the personalities in politics who are always criticizing the unity government. For instance, the respected Maryam Mokhtar, who speaks from her comfortable home in the United Kingdom. With civil society, we understand that groups like Bersih, as well as personalities like Maria Chin Abdullah, are part of what we call the change in Malaysia. They represent a very strong force and a hope for all of us, which is to ensure that Malaysia is on the right path.

I have no idea why these people are trying to do Malaysia wrong. I think they are trying to set Malaysia straight. However, we must understand intentions and principles. If you lack the understanding and experience of the politics involved in making change, then much of what is being said and judged can become very dangerous, as it may misrepresent what is actually happening. For instance, consider the recent news about Bersih giving a grade to the unity government, specifically targeting Anwar Ibrahim. Bersih has always stated things like, "Oh, Anwar has said this," or "Anwar has said that." They have consistently pointed out that Anwar Ibrahim has disregarded the promised reforms.

I have heard all of this, and I, for one, do not think that Anwar has forgotten any of his promises because I have been following Anwar Ibrahim and the Reformasi movement for 25 years. I think Bersih and many of the people involved were actually not part of the original Reformasi movement, and they did not understand what was at stake at that time. I believe Bersih only latched on ten years later, which highlights how they may not fully grasp the struggles, problems, and baggage that come with the Reformasi movement, as well as the changes in government in 2022 that we need to consider. Furthermore, regarding people like Maria Mohd, her podcast primarily criticizes the negative aspects of the unity government, stating what is not done, what could be better, and labeling certain ministers as incompetent. While I understand that these criticisms are well-intentioned, I feel they have not been contextualized appropriately.

What do I mean by "contextual"? The simple issue is whether people like those in Bersih or individuals like Mariam Mohanta could have done anything different if they were in the positions of these ministers, given the politics and culture of the civil service at that particular moment in time. It is easy to suggest changes as if flipping a switch, but culture and politics are not about simple switches. They require time, strategy, and patience. These are the aspects in which I am very disappointed regarding how we judge the Unity Government, as well as people like Mariam Mohanta.

These people think that they know better. I'm an academic. I know when I do not know something. However, many people believe they have knowledge about certain topics when, in fact, they do not. They lack a deep understanding of the subject matter.

They do not know how to manage things. And certainly, they cannot be in this position of having to change the country if they themselves do not have a political party of their own and did not engage during the elections. As the rakyat, I think we should listen to the criticisms of NGOs like Bersih, as well as personalities like Maria Mohd. We should take what they say into account, but we also need to put that in context. It is clear that Bersih and Maria Mohd do not frame these problems in context. They do not provide a clear direction on how to proceed with change, and certainly, I do not think they have the experience to do so. However, this does not mean that what they say is wrong or devoid of usefulness.

Certainly, they are very much so. But we must all understand the difference between what is said, what we want, and how to change vastly different things. What we want for our children is this and that. But how do we change that? Well, if they are small, it's easy.

You can use power, but when dealing with adults, it takes a great deal of patience, a lot of diplomacy, and a significant amount of understanding. This is especially true if you are trying to change your spouse or your organization. I'm sure these are challenges that many of us have experienced. We should consider the situation of Anwar Ibrahim and others like Rafizi, instead of calling them names or criticizing them for not performing well. We should exercise patience and observe what is actually being done. While much of it may not meet the expectations of many people, these are the necessary steps for real change to occur. Real change takes time, effort, diplomacy, and a lot of patience. Now, regarding the NGOs and people like Maria Chin Abdullah, although well-intentioned, I think they might drive voters away from participating in elections, and some may even cast protest votes for the opposing party. That is acceptable; it is the right of every individual.

But when UMNO wins the lion's share and Zahid Hamidi becomes the Prime Minister, the second reason why I think UMNO would get the lion's share of power is because of the Akmal Saleh effect. Many of us think that Akmal Saleh is a loose cannon, a buffoon, or a clown, but actually, there is a solid political strategy within him. I am very sure that he does not have great political ideas or a grand vision, because if he did, UMNO—although they say they are going to work with Pakatan Harapan—may not be holding that card. Most probably, they are holding another card.

Now, I see that Akmal Saleh's strategy is very successful. This will bring the Malays back, and it will also give UMNO the chance to become the champions of Malaysia once again. I expect the DAP to behave the same way they did while in opposition, and now that they are in government, they should also be enthusiastic, vocal, and boisterous like Akmal. This will create the perception that it will either make the unity government shaky or suggest that non-Malays are no longer supportive of the DAP, leading to an erosion of support. This presents another challenge, as many Malaysians, particularly non-Malays, may think that the DAP is acting like Akmal Saleh.

Of course, they say that no, we don't want to be disrespectful, but there are many issues that I have mentioned that need to be consulted on in terms of Islamic matters, such as the halal certificate that Teresa Kok was referring to. The recent issue of zakat being joked about by Nga Kor Ming is also significant, as well as the alcohol issue in the mall in Penang. There are many instances where non-Muslims in the DAP have tactically, or perhaps carelessly, overstepped boundaries, which creates tension between Malays and non-Malays, as well as portraying the DAP as champions of the non-Malays once again. This kind of tactic will certainly unite Akmal Saleh and the Malays in UMNO against the non-Malays and make the non-Malays feel that the DAP is still being itself. All of this contributes to the ongoing tension and protectionism between Malays and non-Malays, which will favor the political parties that are needed, whether it's PAS, Bersatu, or UMNO. Some people still believe that the DAP should be more aggressive than Akmal Saleh, but they may end up staying home and not participating. So with that, I hope the DAP can send 80% of their message clearly. I think Pakatan Harapan, along with PKR and Amanah, will lose most of their seats and may only be able to retain about 10% of them.

The lion's share will be won by UMNO. I think UMNO will stay with Pakatan Harapan until after GE16, when they will have to come to an agreement regarding who shall be in power. If UMNO does not want to be with PAS and Bersatu, as they are also enemies of Zahid Hamidi, then Zahid will work with Pakatan Harapan and perhaps GPS, and whoever wins in Sabah will come together. However, since UMNO is expected to win maybe 50 or 60 seats, they will then be in charge, and obviously, the Prime Ministership must go to UMNO, which would mean Zahid. Some people believe that even if UMNO pulls out now and can form a government, it is being offered to Zahid Hamidi. So, in all scenarios, the same thing will happen, and this is where, when Zahid Hamidi becomes the Prime Minister, it is not due to the disloyalty of UMNO to Pakatan Harapan. It is because of our own political leadership working together.

I hope Malaysia will take this matter seriously and view the government with more attention and knowledge. It is important to listen to comments from NGOs like Bersih, online media such as Malaysia Kini, and people like Mariam Mokhtar, who, I believe, all want to see change in Malaysia. However, I think they may not have the right approach to achieving it. With that, thank you very much.