At 21%, Chinese Malaysians make up the country's next largest ethnic group, followed by Indian Malaysians at 6%. Supporters of the Malaysia Islamic Party (PAS) gather during the election nomination day in Pekan on April 28, 2018. "(UMNO and PAS) bring up Malay, Malay ... they're already talking about racial issues," he said. "The perception (among) the Malays is that the Malays' dominance in politics is being encroached by other races," Azim said. Abel Chong, a young Chinese Malaysian who took part in anti-Najib protests, said he believed that a push towards greater secularism was important for a unified Malaysia.

Source: CNN February 18, 2019 01:18 UTC