‘MALAYS NEED TO CHANGE THEIR MINDSET’
They need to adapt to stay relevant, says Sultan Nazrin
MALAYS should be bold in changing their mindset to deal with the physical, social, economic and political changes in the country, said Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.
He expressed fear of the Malay race becoming extinct like the dinosaurs if they failed to change their mindset.
“Dinosaurs had large bodies, but small brains, and they were incapable of adapting to environmental changes, choosing to remain in their old habitats.
“Eventually, their population shrunk and they became extinct. What was left were their fossils, which became study material and museum exhibits.”
Sultan Nazrin said this at “Malam Semarak Perjuangan” held in conjunction with Tokoh Srikandi 2018 Award at Istana Hotel here on Friday night.
The event was organised by Gabungan Pelajar Melayu Semenanjung Malaysia.
He said Malays must embrace change in facing a new political climate following the 14th General Election so that they would not be left behind in the face of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Artificial Intelligence.
“The Malays should examine the current reality, accept the fact that there is a new environment out there and on the world stage. Open your eyes, wake up and accept the truth.”
He said Malays who wanted to progress and be respected should not allow themselves to become slaves to wealth and they should not give up their principles and values.
He said although the number of Malay professionals had increased, they were lagging behind, compared with other races.
“Corruption scandals are increasing and happening on a massive scale, often committed by Malay professionals who had gone against the principles of Islam, such as honesty, trust, selfrespect and dignity.
“The Malays should admit and correct their mistakes.”