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Razak reportedly declared that they could not entrust internal security to a leader perceived as "two-faced"—a person who, while engaging in peace talks or negotiations, might secretly undermine these efforts through clandestine activities. The concern was that Tunku, despite outward displays of diplomacy, might secretly manipulate the political process, potentially engineering discord or pursuing agendas counter to the federation’s stability.
The Broader Implications
These revelations underscore the turbulent and clandestine nature of Malaysia’s early political history. The formation of the Malaysian Solidarity Convention represented more than just political alliance-building; it was a strategic move in navigating ethnic, regional, and international interests.