Local affairs ...

"It is true that on the surface, the Malays control almost every aspect of society but the benefits of such dominance are not trickling down nor felt by the urban poor and rural Malays.
Despite the class divide, the common identities shared by the two groups are their ethnicity and Islam.
As long as the ruling class are seen as championing both of these key identities, all can be forgiven by the masses and economic well-being and good governance can take a backseat." - Thomas Fann