CAVEAT : I WROTE THIS ON Monday, 19 September 2011.
There are many times when I cannot help but wonder where the Malays are heading. No. I am not a Malay first….I am a Malay….full stop! The Malays are being asked time and time again to give up many things…but what are we getting back in return?
The Civil Service, PDRM, the Armed Forces, Petronas the Universities and our educational establishments are all now being open to entry to all other races – and so they should because they are being open to those who also call Malaysia their home…but I ask you…what are the Malays getting back in return?
This is what is on the minds of many Malays – too many Malays to ignore. And that is the issue that UMNO will exploit to their advantage given that the Malays dominate numerically – and by extension, their votes will decide who will govern this country of ours.
I know I are treading thin ice when I am going where I have never gone before….making race an issue! But it needs to be addressed, it needs to be discussed, and the Malays deserve to have their concerns addressed and resolved in an open manner.
Personally, I have chosen to not make race an issue in any part of my life. Living outside Malaysia makes that possible. But when you live in Malaysia, this is an issue that confronts you on a daily basis.
There was a time not to long ago when PAS and UMNO were one. When DSAI was within UMNO. And there were no Malays of any consequence, outside of UMNO that could speak for the Malays. To all practical purpose, the Malays were one politically and in fact. The Chinese, the Indians – or any else for that matter did not question the position of the Malays. There was no need for the Malays to demand nor ask for Ketuanan Melayu.
But gradually all this changed. It changed because the world we live in has changed. The realities have changed and now we all live in a different reality. And so the Malays began the process of giving up what has been our “right” to others. Except for the Sultans, the PM and DPM post – everything else is up for grabs. And when I say everything, that includes Nasi Lemak and Satay sellers too! So nothing is sacred anymore.
So as I have said earlier…the Malays have given up many things…what are they getting back in return? Do not speak of intangibles such as racial harmony, 1 Malaysia and a lessening of the racial divide. What many Malays want to know is what are they getting back in return tangibly. What they can see, feel and experience.
The simple answer is “nothing”….nothing tangible. There is only the real and gradual erosion of the Malay hold over all things Malaysian. And this is an area of concern that UMNO can and will exploit to try and win the 13th general election.
What I am trying to say here is this : the “others” must first understand that this is how a lot of Malays feel within themselves. Good manners and a retiring manner prevents the Malays from doing anything more overt than to discuss this within the confines of their home and in the company of trusted friends. But not so for those Malays that seeks to advance their personal agenda and political interests – as the likes of Ibrahim Ali has ably demonstrated.
I do not exactly understand how this will pan out in the time to come as we near the 13th general election and in the time after that election. But sooner or later, and more sooner then later, this issue will come into its own and start to have a life of its own – probably led up the garden path by those that seek to exploit its ability to garner Malay votes in the lead up to the 13th general election.
I hope by putting this issue clearly and without any emotional baggage, the “others” will understand one of the path from where the Malays will be coming from. And in so doing, I hope, will deal with the issue with grace and compassion.
Comments :
Malays will always dominate the political power in this country, irrespective which political divide gets the chance to govern. Did the malays really give up alot & asking what they should get in return? It should be more of what they have not achieved, given the dominance in sheer numbers in all fields. Does the race get the respect of others in their achievement, this, in fact, had burdened those who had scored without crutches. I am sure you know what kind of perception others have on your race, both inside & outside of this country, on the malay race. To achieve the pride & respect of oneself comes naturally, why we have not done anything about our race as a whole. If after 54 years of malay dominance & there is no improvement, then something must be very wrong with our policies. Malaysians, if they choose this country, do want the dominant race be well respected & recognised internationally, this is fundamental to the progress of the country. If what Perkasa advocates are sweet music to the malays then you can be sure other races are here to exploit the malays.
Sir, The Malays gave up ignorance and gained enlightenment. They will become aware that UMNO has blind-foleded them for a long time. They will realised that the future is bright and all Malaysian are actually one big family. They will also learned that UMNO is NOT Malay. PKR and PAS can also represent Malay and DAP is not communist.
FOR A START - THE WORD "MALAY" IS VERY DIRTY! WHY? There is no such a thing as a MALAY or MELAYU in this country! WHY? BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL FAKES! Tell me truly and sincerely...what is a MALAY or MELAYU? My explanation is simple..... The only real Malay or Melayu is the Orang Asli or Orang Asal as they are called NOW! The rest of the Melayu's as they claimed came from elsewhere and somewhere! They came as Arabs, Turkish, Pakistnai's, Bugis, Javanese, Minangkabau's, Achehs, Thais, Indians, Chinese and many more ethnic lines. They married locally and the Governement recognized them as MALAYS all because they were Muslims! So why shout and cry like little babies when the cake is taken away? Worst still when the "TEAT" drops off your lips? All the others that came who were not Muslims suffered a different fate! They became Kafirs and had no such rights and opportunities! Thus we have Pendatangs! Lets say we work for another 500 years and still the Melayus aka ( TUANS ) say we are not going to give you equal rights, you can all go HOME - pendatangs? What will we have in this country? So lets ALL be practical AND AGREE THAT - Malaysia is just another country practicing APATHEID AT ITS BEST!
komandoMonday, 19 September 2011 at 22:00:00 GMT+10 To continue.... Just look around with your eyes wide open and your hearts open! How many Orang Putihs or White Man came to this land settled here and married a "MALAY" lady ( who also came fron somehwere herself) unless she is "ORANG ASLI" and thus automatically their children became MALAYS! GO CHECK THEIR IC's AND THE NATIONAL REGISTRATION DEPARTMENTS (NRD)! What kind of a mechanism is this? Where is the reason and justification written? The flaw was apparent when the people that wrote the Constitution so called overlooked the word "MALAY" & its implications 54 years later! A Melayu - a) A person of Islamic Faith b) Practices Malay traditions, cultures & norms c) Speaks Malay language So can it be said it is difficult to become a MELAYU in this country..the answer is damn easy.... Firstly ..just go "potong" and become a Muslim, that being the first step! Secondly, go eat with your hands, wear a sarong everyday & night, give salam to all your malay friends, must eat belacan, cincalok, budu, tempoyak and nasi lemak! Thirdly, every raya go visit all your Malay brethen's & attend open houses and make sure you also have open houses for all the races! It does not matter where you come from or what colour eyes or skin you have, or whatever beliefs you have previously! The minute you are a Muslim in Malaya/Malaysia you are a "MALAY" by default! That is why MALAYS here say you "sudah masuk Melayu"..bukan memeluk agama Islam! Literally they are all correct, a Chinese, Indian, Portugese, Irish, Swedish, Danish and even a Indian loves to "Masuk Melayu"! Your eyes can still be green, blue or yellow in colour! It does not matter! Half breeds are considered MELAYU's in this country according to the supreme law of this land! May ALLAH swt one fine day teach the MALAYS & Melayus in this country that they are fooling themselves and cannot continue to fool the others anymore! Allah swt the almighty made all man/women equal but human laws made us all "INEQUAL"! The religion of Islam gurantees equality to one and all, no matter what they belief and what they practice, no matter what parties they belong to, or what colour of skin they are! BUT THIS WORLD IS CRUEL - Malaysia and its leaders are no different! FINAL Judgement Day - all leaders will be held responsible to whatever they say or do..be aware and be VERY SCARED! Reply
komandoMonday, 19 September 2011 at 22:19:00 GMT+10 LAST BUT NOT LEAST... Malays are always suka perkara "PHD"..Perasaan Hasad & Dengki! Not doctorate - PHD! Say whatever you like - when their brothers become successful they get jealous and envious and find ways to bring them down! Tak percaya ask the ones doing food business - sendiri tidak untung tidak maju kasi buat santau, cari bomoh kasi buat jahanam kawan sebelah! BACK STABBING ARE ALWAYS A GAME TO THE MELAYU's! They cannot stand on their own two feet and fight and survive and be successful! They always require & need "assistance" and "aids" to make IT! The bigger Malays in power will always fool and mislead the lesser Malays, their brains are limited and their skills curtailed forever! The sons of Nelayan, Petani, Peneroka will forever be left at that standard and status so that the ELITE Malays remain status quo forever! It is a fact of life - rich and powerful malays send their kids to the best Varsities in this world and come back with A-Grades ( some of it BOUGHT ) They then hold very important post & high post in the Government and Private GLC's The anak orang miskin kampung akan menjadi office-boy, messenger, kerja dikilang, jadi minah kilang, policeman dan tentera ( pangkat prebet )sahaja! Ask NOT what this country can do for YOU! Ask yourself what you CAN do for this country? "I WILL FIGHT FOR EQUALITY & JUSTICE"! INSYA ALLAH .... AMIN
It’s all about numbers. The more they look forward to the higher is the barometer of success. Now it’s no more curi ayam cases in court but allegations involving millions. The Malays have arrived.
It's the choice of the Malays to choose who they want to be their leaders since they are the majority. If their Malay leaders didnt provide for them, who do they blame? DAP?