Islamist rule, the secular status quo or a state within a state - the future of Malaysia looks shaky, says a Malaysia politics observer.
, all the seats in the Terengganu state assembly were won by PAS, while in the neighbouring Kelantan state, PAS won all but two state assembly constituencies. Terengganu and Kelantan are seen as Malay heartland states.
If his words are taken literally - that is, the political system can only be in Muslim hands - then non-Malays would be regarded as “dhimmi”, meaning non-Muslims residing in an Islamic state. DAP’s vision for Malaysia can best be described as “moderation” or the “middle path” - meaning that while Malaysia is largely a secular country, Islam remains the de facto official religion, with non-Muslims not subject to Islamic laws and still able to play a substantive role in the political process, including holding Cabinet positions, although not the prime ministership. The state will respect the non-Islamic religions and allow the minorities a free hand in the economy.
They also want a high degree of autonomy and, if possible, no interference from the federal government on anything to do with Sabah or Sarawak affairs.
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