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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on all political parties contesting the Negeri Sembilan state election to respect the monarchy and avoid raising matters related to race, religion and royalty during their campaign activities.
The MCMC has questioned an individual regarding an online post touching on 3R matters concerning Negeri Sembilan's ruler, Tuanku Muhriz, in a joint investigation with police authorities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attributes Malaysia's fall in the World Press Freedom Index to enforcement actions against media organisations over content involving religion, race, and the royal institution, rather than attempts to suppress dissent.
Malaysia's unity ministry is developing a Community Tension Index to track social cohesion and address sensitive issues. The move follows increased online content removal and aims to establish a National Harmony Commission.
A Universiti Malaya political analyst cautions that prolonged focus on 3R issues risks causing emotional exhaustion among Malay voters, who will ultimately judge parties on tangible results in addressing cost-of-living pressures.
A Universiti Malaya analyst warns that repeated discussion of 3R issues risks causing 'emotional fatigue' among Malay voters, who are increasingly focused on economic concerns like rising living costs rather than identity-based politics.