Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said Hilman, as the head of the youth wing, needs to be fully attuned to Bersatu’s ideals, which were approved during the founding of the party and often emphasised by its president, Muhyiddin Yassin.

“Bersatu is a party for the Malays and natives. That is Bersatu’s main identity. No one can deny that, unless the entire party votes and says that we are no longer a Malay party but a multiracial one.

“When defining Bersatu’s nature, it must be as a Malay and native party. This is very clear. I am just quoting Muhyiddin,” the former Bersatu Youth chief told FMT.

At a forum on Wednesday, Hilman reportedly said Bersatu was not a party which champions only Malay rights as its constitution calls for members to champion the welfare of Malaysians, irrespective of race or religion.

Hilman defended his statement yesterday, arguing that Bersatu’s constitution clearly stipulates that it would champion national causes.

Another Bersatu Supreme Council member, Affan Jumahat, reminded Hilman to be more careful when airing his views in public.

“The interpretation of Bersatu’s nationalism needs to be clarified to avoid confusing the public,” Affan said.