51 years of independence and the Malaysians pride themselves for able to live together in peace and harmony despite the difference in race, religion and culture. After the 'squatters' comment by Ahmad Ismail, ministers and NGOs mooted for the idea for having a Race Relation Act. I can't help but wondering whether such proposal is only a knee-jerk reaction to something bad that has been uttered by 'someone'? If it is true, it is utmost unfortunate.
For the look of things, everything that happen in this country is drawn along racial lines. From political parties to schools. Any initiative to promote unity and diversity among the people is a good one. However, such law should not be manipulated and abused. The law should call for equal treatment for all law-abiding citizens and to ensure no discrimination of any sort. Our politicians should stop playing the race card just to gain political support.
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to tell you the truth, i don't think it's possible for politicians to stop playing the race card because most people can't let go of the race card themselves.
wasn't it said somewhere that we get the leaders we deserve?
all i can say is that the scariest part about ahmad ismail's statement is not the statement itself, but the fact that it had so much support which goes to show how superficial any idea of unity in Malaysia really is.
yes, very true indeed.
our PM said that he is the PM of all ppl, but, is he really gonna honour the oath??
as long as the idea of racism is still deeply rooted in the ppl's mind, especially the politicians, the idea of unity will always remain as an idea which never gonna be materialised.
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