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Where did such an silly association of Mahartir with ancient Egyptian monarchs begin? |
Where did such an silly association of Mahartir with ancient Egyptian monarchs begin? |
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{{UserNoel21231}}: The associaton between Mahathir and Egyptian pharoahs were stemmed from the "Reformasi" protests, which the then opposition called Mahathir a tyrant due to [https://www.malaysia-today.net/2019/01/02/the-cry-of-mahafiraun-to-return/ his authoritarian tendencies in his first term] (1982-2003, see Ops Lalang and Internal Security Act 1960) . As Muslims co-relate Egyptian pharoah (Firaun in Malay) as tyrants, hence the nickname "Mahafiraun" especially pro-Anwar supporters during pre-2016. [https://www.malaysia-today.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Mahafiraun-at-Bersih-4.jpg Picrel] attached was the Mahafiraun protest sign during the Bersih rally in KL. [https://www.malaysia-today.net/2018/08/10/dont-use-maha-firaun-broadcasters-told/ Even broadcasters were prohibited to use that term since Mahathir took over in 2018, indicating the popular usage by anti-Mahathirists] |
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