今日重磅！前任首相署部長再益伊布拉欣今早在希望聯盟重量級領袖集體見證下，宣布正式加入民主行動黨！

文：張丹楓

當他提交入黨申請書給民主行動黨全國主席陳國偉時，在場見證的前首相敦馬哈迪醫生、前農業部長丹斯里沙努西祖聶、行動黨全國顧問林吉祥、誠信黨中央領袖卡力沙末與祖基菲利阿末皆報以熱烈掌聲。前任新海峽時報總編輯兼前首相馬哈迪政治秘書卡迪爾耶欣也在場見證。

再益伊布拉欣是在巫統發動鋪天蓋地的抹黑DAP行動中獨排眾議，以實際行動加盟行動黨，表達他不同意巫統的《DAP反馬來人反伊斯蘭》的扭曲歪論。

在發表感言時，他說，民主行動黨一直以來都是多元種族政黨，並非像巫統馬華國大黨一樣的單一種族政黨；巫統抹黑行動黨的方式從來不講求證據，全是無中生有，捏造虛假數據編造故事；但是真理永遠經得起考驗，時間可以證明所有無根據的謊言都站不住腳；馬來人不再是30年前、40年前那樣無知容易受騙了。

再益是今早在他的住家舉行記者會，宣布正式申請加入民主行動黨。這標誌著他從此脫離政治獨行俠的日子，三年前離開公正黨後，再度成為政黨的黨員。

他說：《我堅信民主行動黨結合希望聯盟的力量，在來屆大選能夠推翻國陣，為這個日漸趨向塔利班式極端宗教主義的國家撥亂反正，恢復馬來人中庸、開明、平和、團結的原貌。》

再益宣稱，他長期觀察民主行動黨的政治綱領，認同火箭的政治理想符合他的理念，而促使他下決心加入行動黨的其中一項重大原因，就是行動黨治理檳州的傑出政績。

《在檳州，我們擁有一個良好行政、公平施政、提供人民良好居住環境和乾淨的街道、同時還能為人民不斷創造就業機會的州政府；不像其他州屬的州政府那樣不斷為人民製造問題與衝突，行動黨領導的檳州政府是一個能為人民解決問題的好政府。》再益說。

他要求馬來人能夠拿出勇氣破除巫統的魔咒，面對現實尋找真相，不要一直活在巫統的謊言中。

他同時抨擊伊斯蘭黨永遠活在過時的思維中，不斷以脫離現實和與時代脫節的政治概念謀生，繼續利用伊斯蘭封閉的思想搞宗教政治，卻因此令馬來人背棄了自己民族原有的風俗文化特色；伊斯蘭黨從來不正視馬來人面對的現實社會生活問題，這樣落伍的政黨是沒有可能成功，也沒有前途的。

Zaid Ibrahim joins 『taboo』 DAP

KUALA LUMPUR: Outspoken former minister Zaid Ibrahim today became the latest prominent Malay to join DAP, ending speculation about his political future after more than three years staying out of political parties.

「I believe DAP, together with Pakatan Harapan, can stem the tide of Talibanisation that has changed the Malay identity beyond recognition,」 the outspoken former minister told a press conference at his home today, adding that he was aware that 「DAP is taboo to some Malays」.

The press conference was attended by top DAP leaders, including Lim Kit Siang, Amanah leaders Dzulkefly Ahmad and Khalid Samad, as well as Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad and PPBM supreme council members Sanusi Junid and A Kadir Jasin.

This is the third political party Zaid has joined since his resignation in 2008 from Umno. He also quit his cabinet post under then prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

A year later, he joined PKR, before falling out with its deputy president Azmin Ali. He then revived a little-known party to set up Parti Kesejahteraan Insan Tanah Air (Kita), before announcing that he was quitting politics altogether in 2013.

Zaid, who is an outspoken critic of the Barisan Nasional federal government, said his choice of DAP was due to the performance of the DAP-led state government in Penang.

「In Penang, we have a state government that offers good administration, provides better housing and cleaner streets, as well as creates jobs for the people. That’s what good politics does – it solves people’s problems.」

Saying DAP was being attacked by Umno with the help of PAS, Zaid urged Malays to be brave in breaking taboos, citing several lines from national laureate Usman Awang.

Zaid again launched his trademark criticism of PAS, saying the Islamist party, which is not part of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, was selling 「religious products」 and promoting 「outdated ideas」.

「They are stripping Malays of their culture, of basic rights, of choice and of their dignity. PAS has done nothing to solve the real problems of the people.

「It doesn』t have anything resembling an economic plan. It does not have a plan for education.

「It doesn』t even try to do simple things like clear blocked drains, stop flash floods or collect rubbish regularly in the state that they govern,」 he said, referring to the PAS-led Kelantan state government.

The lawyer who is known for speaking out against religious conservatism said it was time for Malays to go back to their values instead of listening to those who peddle religion.

「For Malays to be competitive and relevant in the modern world, it’s not enough for them to be preoccupied with things the preachers tell them, whether about halal and haram, or the wonders of polygamy. They must want to be part of the new world.」

Zaid said he would not seek any post in DAP. He also thanked former prime minister, Mahathir, and other opposition leaders for their presence.

He added that the former leader’s vision of a developed country was now under threat.

「It is important for the people that you are leading this charge to fight for the country’s future. Your Vision 2020 for an economically advanced country that is liberal, modern and progressive, a country in which Malaysians of all races live in peace and harmony, is in tatters.

「Although you once lamented that Malaysians are unwilling to change, I believe they will this time. You have inspired them to do so,」 Zaid added.

Lim, who is also DAP parliamentary leader, said the party welcomes Zaid as he will be an asset in their common quest to 「save Malaysia」.

「Many people have been asking us if the rumours of Zaid joining DAP were true and how long would he last in the party. I can vouch for Zaid being a true team player with a sharp political mind.

「He will be an asset in the party’s mission to make Malaysia great again,」 Lim added.

Zaid’s press conference today was originally scheduled to be held at The Royal Selangor Club in Bukit Kiara but the club informed him yesterday that he could not host it there.

Yesterday, Zaid accused Putrajaya of instructing the club to deny him the use of the club’s premises to talk to the media today. The club later released a statement saying that there had been no such instruction from any third party.

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