Do you agree with Zaid Ibrahim? He said: “If they (Malays) can make that quantum leap and embrace a political party which will make the government better, instead of choosing the defender of race and religion, that will further their cause. “They must be willing to abandon the comfort of their own race or religious-based political party. That will mark a new beginning for us all,” “A nation’s progress is predicated on unity of purpose and optimising its people’s collective strength. This means that excluding non-Malays from the national agenda – as is practised today – actually weakens the Malays more than the non-Malays. “Superficially, the Malays may be seen as the ones in control, but the reality is far different. The decision-makers who frame national policies may be Malays but they do not have the financial and economic tools to empower other Malays to succeed on their own. “Consequently, future economic conditions will have to depend on Chinese money and human capital for it to be sustainable. If this analysis is proven correct, the only way the Malays can succeed is to collaborate and remain united with the rest of the Malaysian community.” “There is no evidence to suggest that people of the same group or ethnicity can ever be united and strong just by being on their own. “They will just end up being insular and paranoid. In fact, there are many examples of communities growing stronger when they are united by diversity and a common purpose.” He added that the situation in Malaysia could change if the moderates, especially the Malays, became more assertive and not allow right-wing groups, such as Isma and Perkasa, dominate the limelight most of the time. “They must not expect that authoritarian rule to disappear without sacrifice and courage. Freedom, like breakfast, has a price. “Indonesians have paid that price for democracy with their lives, the least we can do is to be prepared to be hauled up to police lock-ups once in a while.” – December 21, 2014.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 10:06:41 +0000
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