Can Malaysians achieve TRUE racial unity??

Question

And I mean true unity, where there will be no more racial discrimination, no racial name callings, no racism of any kind, you and I are the same, we call ourselves Malaysians and not I'm a Melayu, I'm an Indian, I'm a Chinese, I'm a Punjab etc. To Malaysians answering this question, you and I know the reality now. Even under this Yahoo category, we still see racist answers....it's sad but that's the fact.

I envy the stories of the aged, way back when before Merdeka and the early years of independence, they were talking about real racial unity and harmony, but where are we today, I've seen friends whom turns me away and picks on me due to racial differentiation, but I've seen so much of it that I am able to accept and tolerate it hoping that one day, Malaysia, my country, will come to achieve this dream.

Garis Halus, you got duit raya already ah...I give you chance to belanja me ok ah? Then I pick your answer as the best answer and give you 10 points, want or not?

Answer 1

like garishalus, i have deep admiration for malaysia being able to tell the world that it has a multiracial society. i am always so proud of it because deep down i believe people can be very different physically mentally inside out yet still have respect and love each other. the fact is, we are different, but that does not mean we cannot live together as a happy family.

pardon my ignorance, but if i was right, the main racial dis-unity so to speak is really just between the malay vs chinese (probably with indian). and just to show you more of the "racist" side of me, i stupidly choose to respond to oskortus (yay yay he is malay im chinese WHAT).

i always say, passing an exam is not difficult, failing one is. likewise one does not have to try to be not-racist. it comes from the heart and it is easy. it is basic human nature. being racist is not.

no one ever needs to convince another right minded that malaysian government is using race as a political tool. it is blatantly obvious. you can be blind towards this, but you are just insulting your own intellects. i let you to figure it out yourself. hence i have nothing more than to say, only the opposition will get my vote.

srjk is a means to maintain cultural difference and a path to allow continuance of the chinese and indian ethnic of their background. since when maintaining one's traditions become racist? did they ever say no malay is to attend an srjk? did they ever ask the malay subject to be scrapped off from syllabus? compare this side by side. srjk that teaches malay and srk/sk that does not have a single chinese/indian character in the school. which one is more racially unbalanced...
not being racist is not about getting rid of the other races' differences so they conform to yours, it is about acknowledging that the differences exist yet accept them anyway. i cannot imagine what your response is if one day bm, chinese and indian languages are completely scrapped off from school. let us just learn english, how about that? dont forget chinese is one international language too...

making a fair judgment is never easy because your brain tells you what you want to see and what you observe is only what you need to manifest your assumption. as to the "racist" comments you see in YAM, i have yet to see one. only everybody calling each other racist. my view is, discussion on a racial issue is not racist anyway. labeling another person as racist randomly is.

if you arent prejudiced in the first place, you will not need to "TRY HARD" to befriend other races. it should come out as natural. i know, because my best friend in primary school is not chinese, and my best friend in uni is not chinese either. both are malaysians, mind you.

and my bottom line is... as the rate we are going, racial unity is not achievable in my lifetime.

Answer 2

Looks like not easy, not soon. Unless parents, educational and religious institutions can imbibe the values of racial, religious understanding into their very young, then in probably 20 years' time, Malaysia will achieve total racial unity, social harmony and true democracy as well. Mindsets and staunch religious practices are certainly not easy to change. Perhaps one day when a renaissance group in Mid-East initiated a more flexible and healthier system of dressing, prayers, etc, then will pleasant changes occur, throughout the world.

We all sincerely hope that a day will come that global peace, safety and security will be enjoyed by all peoples through some adjustment in our religious systems which should accept that there really is only one Universal God, not 3, 5 names called by various religions/sects. Global peace is the word and MUST never come at a costly price, through a final and ultimate release of Nuclear Weapons already possessed by many Super-powers.

Now that Malaysia has achieved the sending of its own astronaut into space, will it also take courage to initiate small,innovative and welcoming changes in the practice of its major religion, Islam? A developed nation with an appreciable population and sizeable economy has the means to be a world leader for a most noble cause. It's either Indonesia or Malaysia. Arise then, Malaysia and lead the way towards greater global peace! The world awaits....................

Answer 3

I read the actual answers and New_once has the same answer as I. <<< As long as the political party are emphasize on racial issue or base on racial to gain their vote, we are not going to be racial unity anyhow or anywhere. >>>

O.K., I am Canadian and very greedy of international news and relations. Malaysia is controlled by the government of the majority, which is a religious majority. There is no way to have peace and equality in whatever country controlled by a religious group. In fact, the religion is as dangerous as a group ethnic. Remember the White domination in South-Africa and the so many wars in Africa which are separating the enemies by their ethnicity groups or by their religions.

The good side is that the actual government is doing everything to give a better economical level for its poorer population which is (was) as well the Muslims. Again, the bad side ... that has to end soon before the abused groups becomes mad then start the terrorism.

The worst enemy against the peace and equality is the religion. Malaysia is a democratic theocracy even if you might deny it!

Answer 4

Yes. Some people are trying hard to not be racist, but they are still a lot of people who have very wrong mindset but at the end...they blame that only government is racist.

Look at some of my point here....
1) Past election: Statistic shown that every chinese area if you put chinese candidates regardless he is BN or opposition, and some more if the opponent is non chinese, sure chinese win. But not for Malay or Indian area, they can still vote chinese candidates from BN usually. You can clearly see the example in Johor. Any conclusion here?
2) All races are talking about unity and its must comes from the root. So, what they do? they ask government to provide more SRJK (C or I) . ??????
3) Sports: (i) Recent Merdeka tournament (which Malaysia proudly won). Anyone see other race than malay in the stadium? Maybe they dont like football...but look at those mamak restaurant.. they watch EPL (and betting some more). maybe they don't like malaysian play...but..
(ii) Recent badminton world championship, there you go...full stadium with chinese to support Malaysian chinese play. And stadium is not in Cheras some more. At the same time we still can see a lot of mix of race here. Oopss they like to watch Malaysian playing? because of what?
4) Non Malay always complaint they got no chance of being promoted or even selected as government officer. Question is, do they really apply for the job? and if a Malay (with proven perfomance) work in MNC company with full of non Malay, can they easily get promoted? no politics between races? No way!!!

I am malay and trying hard to be friend with all races without prejudice and I think they do so. But when I come to this YAM, I see to much direct and direct racist comment .. I feel so disappointed and so sad. Sorry

Answer 5

I dont how you or one could define racist's answer. If by defending own race is considered racist then the true unity will never be achieved, for a start! Next, why do you think there are such defend.

Nevertheless I hope there is unity and hope your Q would be answered one day..before then let me wish

SELAMAT HARI RAYA MALAYSIAN!

Answer 6

Just came back from this Buka puasa market.I saw Malays selling Kueh Teow,Chah Kuih,( common in Sarawak )Bak Chang,Yong Tao Foo and so on,which they learned from their Chinese.And I saw a Chinese stall selling beverages to long queue of Malays who are waiting patiently and happily.We get invitation to visit our Malay brothers and sisters way before the beginning of the festive season.We join our friends during Gawai and we have learned to make Tuak from them.We don't have to work hard to achieve racial unity. We are all happy on this piece of land .Blessed lot,that's what we are.

Answer 7

I have the similar question too as I missed those warmth feeling back in the old days. I also a bit restless when I have to name my race....because I am ROJAK (malay+chinese+indian). By the way, human beings is derived form Adam & Eve...so everyone is relatives, rite?

I have diversed race of friends, and we are fine with ourselves, and hardly have to identify our race to each other.

I think we just need to see and celebrate our similarities, rather than differences. I recommend to those who have problem with race issue, gosh...just mix around man!

I also hope Malaysian and Malaysia can really unite as Malaysian, yet still nurture their own tradition to diversify our unique culture.

Lets hope for the better in the future.

Answer 8

No, because the government keep spoon feeding the bumis. If they want racial unity and keep promoting it, they have to treat us equally too. If not, then what they've been voicing is like shaking a cola tin with a pebble in it.

Answer 9

As long as the political party are emphasize on racial issue or base on racial to gain their vote, we are not going to be racial unity anyhow or anywhere.

Unless, one day the whole ASEAN region become something like EU, then the political environment would have to change & we stand a better chance on TRUE racial unity.

Answer 10

I dunno la ... i don't prefer us to become one race ... i prefer us (malaysian) as multiracial that live in peace and harmony because that make us very unique ... and even if we post some racial question here ... in reality i hope we still respect each other ... maybe some of them just send something to speak out what are their feeling and thought ...

*i just received duit raya from my Boss's wife ... she is a Chinese and my boss is a Punjabi ... and i am Malay ... i am very happy now ... :o)

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haha ... i blanja u kurma (dates) bole?

Ketam cacat : Selamat hari raya too ... don't act like hantu raya while i'm in kampung ... hehe