Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Don't Talk Shit?
Ibrahim Ali in an interview with Al-Jazeera exclaimed 'Don't talk shit' 3 times to his interviewer.
Viewing it, one can only wonder, what happened to humility, kindness, and politeness in our leaders these days? How can you allow yourself to appear in the eyes of the world representing our country of multi-ethnicity chanting quotes like above? What is even more appalling is, how can the followers see this and embrace it?
After seeing this clip, I have 3 questions for Ibrahim Ali;
1) What has been forgiven?
2) 'These' people? Really, 'these' people!?!
3) What has been sacrificed?
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Merit and Capitalism
PERKASA, an non-governmental organization was founded and established after the March 2008 general elections when the ruling coalition, BN lost its 2/3 majority in the House. It's sole purpose is to champion the rights of Malays of which they feel are being challenged by the non-Malays.
Ibrahim Ali the founder of PERKASA, claimed today that Bumiputeras should rightly own 67% (55% Malay + 12% others made up the total population of Bumis) of the nation's wealth compared to the 30% that was part of the economic equity in the New Economic Policy.
For the record, I have no qualms with the purpose of PERKASA and I sincerely do not think there is anything wrong with defending Malay rights.
But what is Malay rights?
Is Malay rights, the right for Malays to pray in the Mosque? Is Malay rights, the right for a Malay child to obtain proper education? Is Malay rights, the right for Malay to enjoy a pack of good nasi lemak everyday? If this is it, I honestly think all Malaysians will fight for this, we do not even need PERKASA.
I believe many Malaysians do not view our country with any racial divide any longer. We fight for each other, not only for the Malays. We strive for the same objectives, for the betterment of all Malaysians.
Why do we need to divide our economic pie based on the racial percentage of our population? I think the idea of 30% in NEP is flawed, let alone the 67% Ibrahim Ali is talking about. Have we not move forward from the age of feudalism towards a modernize Malaysia? What happened to the merit system where those who work hard gets more, those who just sit on the couch gets none?
Perhaps PERKASA should propose that we stop practicing capitalism and move towards socialist state?
Ibrahim Ali the founder of PERKASA, claimed today that Bumiputeras should rightly own 67% (55% Malay + 12% others made up the total population of Bumis) of the nation's wealth compared to the 30% that was part of the economic equity in the New Economic Policy.
For the record, I have no qualms with the purpose of PERKASA and I sincerely do not think there is anything wrong with defending Malay rights.
But what is Malay rights?
Is Malay rights, the right for Malays to pray in the Mosque? Is Malay rights, the right for a Malay child to obtain proper education? Is Malay rights, the right for Malay to enjoy a pack of good nasi lemak everyday? If this is it, I honestly think all Malaysians will fight for this, we do not even need PERKASA.
I believe many Malaysians do not view our country with any racial divide any longer. We fight for each other, not only for the Malays. We strive for the same objectives, for the betterment of all Malaysians.
Why do we need to divide our economic pie based on the racial percentage of our population? I think the idea of 30% in NEP is flawed, let alone the 67% Ibrahim Ali is talking about. Have we not move forward from the age of feudalism towards a modernize Malaysia? What happened to the merit system where those who work hard gets more, those who just sit on the couch gets none?
Perhaps PERKASA should propose that we stop practicing capitalism and move towards socialist state?
Motive, Means and Opportunity
For as long as I could, I have abstained myself from writing articles inclined towards the political scene in our beloved country.
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic nation. One that is blessed with multitude of resources and rich with cultures. Our fore-fathers built this nation together with the promises of peace, harmony and equality.
After celebrating 52 years of independence, I felt that our nation is moving further from the targets set by our fore-fathers. How can there be anyone that still view a certain minority groups of our fellow countrymen as immigrants? Didn't each one of our fore-fathers fought for the independence of this country? Didn't each one of our fore-fathers helped and contributed in building this wonderful nation?
I am sadden by our current leaders who still disregard this fact and look to separate us further. I am sadden that after 52 years of independence, our leaders have failed to show signs of progression but have became arrogant after holding on to power.
I write not because I loathe the current administration of our country, but urge the current leaders in office to step forward and be counted. I urge them not to take the position of power that was bestowed in their hands lightly. And I sincerely urge them not to abuse this power but to hear and act on the voices of the people who voted them into office.
For their motive is only to serve the purpose of the people. Their means is their voice and actions in the House and Senate to reflect our needs, for we the people provide them the opportunity to do so.
Malaysia have had it's past. We are now in the present but we need to start to look into the future. Will Malaysia achieve the developed nation status as planned, or are we doomed with breaking the struggles within our own country?
You decide.
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic nation. One that is blessed with multitude of resources and rich with cultures. Our fore-fathers built this nation together with the promises of peace, harmony and equality.
After celebrating 52 years of independence, I felt that our nation is moving further from the targets set by our fore-fathers. How can there be anyone that still view a certain minority groups of our fellow countrymen as immigrants? Didn't each one of our fore-fathers fought for the independence of this country? Didn't each one of our fore-fathers helped and contributed in building this wonderful nation?
I am sadden by our current leaders who still disregard this fact and look to separate us further. I am sadden that after 52 years of independence, our leaders have failed to show signs of progression but have became arrogant after holding on to power.
I write not because I loathe the current administration of our country, but urge the current leaders in office to step forward and be counted. I urge them not to take the position of power that was bestowed in their hands lightly. And I sincerely urge them not to abuse this power but to hear and act on the voices of the people who voted them into office.
For their motive is only to serve the purpose of the people. Their means is their voice and actions in the House and Senate to reflect our needs, for we the people provide them the opportunity to do so.
Malaysia have had it's past. We are now in the present but we need to start to look into the future. Will Malaysia achieve the developed nation status as planned, or are we doomed with breaking the struggles within our own country?
You decide.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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