The rise of clientel ethnocapitalism in Malaysia reflects a system of class domination where ethnic identity is instrumentalised to consolidate power for the ruling capitalist elite.
Central to this structure is the state’s role in cultivating patron-client networks privileging a selected Malay capitalist class, ensuring their economic dominance.
While this arrangement secures elite interests, the broader working class —particularly those excluded from ethnic patronage systems — remains marginalised within a global capitalist framework. This system prioritises the accumulation of wealth by local compradore capital (intermediary elites tied to foreign capital) and transnational corporations (TNCs) over equitable development for the rakyat.
Resolving these contradictions requires transcending identity politics to confront the systemic inequities perpetuated by local and global capital. A shift to class solidarity as opposed to ethnic patronage, offers a pathway to genuine economic justice.
Articles and multimedia presentations posted during the week:
1] STORM'S PUBLICATIONS:
A) NAIO and netarchical capitalism under financial monopoly-capital domain;
B) NAIO and techno-capitalism in digital colonisation;
C) Critical analyses on race, religion and feudal structures - selective sources.
2] @ csloh.substack:
i) Climate change is a class issue;
ii) Trump's 2.0 Taiwan Policy - perspectives and prospects;
iii) DeepSeek - geopolitical impact;
iv) Monroe 2.0 - unmasking of US imperial power;
v) Global Alliances are shifting.
3] stormcloud podcasts:
National Artificial Intelligence Office;
4] rainstorm videos:
Artificial Intelligence in netarchical capitalism
5] MOMENTUM #236
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