According to the Umno member, Malaysians are increasingly expressing their cynicism, sarcasm, anger and hatred towards the government, and the situation will unlikely abate until they have “reached their objectives”.

“The Malaysian Narrative is based on the rule of law. What is wrong is still wrong. Whoever is guilty must be punished,” the former Temerloh MP said in his column in Malay daily Sinar Harian.

“The Malaysian Narrative is based on the vision of the founders of this independent nation, the Federal Constitution, Rukun Negara, the idea of a progressive democracy, inclusive development, in line with the New Reality today, and to face challenges in the future.”

Saifuddin said this narrative can be saved with a mature thought and planning the country’s future based on values such as happiness, a knowledge culture, peace, unity, prosperity, social justice, democracy, opportunity and meritocracy.

“When should this happen? The answer is from now until the 14th general elections. All citizens must participate. Either alone or in groups.

“The orientation is various, such as holding activities, offering services or advocacy,” the former Umno supreme councillor explained.

Earlier this month, Saifuddin said he believes there are still “good men” in Umno who still believe in “truth and justice” and urged these “good men” to speak their mind in the face of its biggest challenge, the 1 Malaysia Development Berhad scandal.

Saifuddin is also expected to front a new non-governmental organisation formed by Datuk Seri Nazir Razak, the CIMB Group chairman and brother to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.