When tennis star Michael Chang won the French Open in 1989, he was asked of his feelings for being the first Chinese to do so; he replied with something like “I am just an American.”
I want to be a Malaysian too, just a Malaysian; not a Malaysian Chinese, or non-Bumiputra Malaysian… just Malaysian.
November 8th, 2006 at 6:42 am
That’s nice. I wonder how many Malaysians think like that too.
November 8th, 2006 at 9:16 am
That was what my country’s current MM, Mr Lee also said when Singapore was part of Malaysia i think.
I think a lot of Malaysians now think that way too because it is upon this land that they grew up and want to spend their life in and they also want it to prosper.
Sad though to hear that some politicians use it as an election ploy over at your side..i saw an entry in wikipedia about Ketuanan Melayu…
November 8th, 2006 at 12:08 pm
from the umno meeting u know u has no hope lah. bangsa malaysia against constitution, roflmao. if malaysia have more leaders like dpm najis and mb ghani, malaysia mana ada hope? migrate lah bro…
November 8th, 2006 at 1:49 pm
Adam.. I doubt there are many others; most of my friends are not really bothered with this kind of thinking, all they want are to make money, buy good things and live a good life… perhaps life is easier that way, I am simply thinking too much.
Joshy.. roflmao, that’s actually what Najib or Ghani said in UMNO meeting, that Bangsa Malaysia concept was recommended by LKY, so it’s not valid. You are right though, it’s irritating to see UMNO politicians using the race card every time during their general assembly.
ken.. at least we are seeing some leaders that opposed to their thinking; I just wonder what Pak Lah will say about this matter, or simply close one eye as usual. Migration is always an option, but there’s no turning back after that, think twice dude.
November 8th, 2006 at 7:50 pm
whew furthermore i am more afraid for your country with the presence of political parties such as PAS…it really seeks to obtain its objective of an Islamic nation no matter what
November 8th, 2006 at 11:13 pm
That’s nothing to be afraid of Malaysia, our government sux sometimes but they are not terrorist… and PAS probably ain’t that bad, most of us just chose not to understand their philosophy, and they won’t be taking control of Malaysia in near decades.
November 9th, 2006 at 10:15 am
Hi guys,
if things goes the PAS way or Nijib/Ghani way which ever…Malaysians will be having a ‘Malay’ name like Indonesians ir respective of your origins. visualise your children’s names like John bin Jee or Hadaini. lol many won’t like to rock the boat as long as it’s smooth sailing for them….Chinese still the MYOB attitude….Indians busy making $$ or surviving. PAS was only a party back then Now it’s ruling the northern states….Did u say not in near decade…we shall see..Jee
November 9th, 2006 at 3:12 pm
Don’t think PAS will have any chance taking over the government in near future, not in the next 20 years.. we shall see instead lol.
November 19th, 2006 at 7:45 am
Hello there,
i’m an arab living in this country since birth. ketuanan melayu sounds like a trapped victim concept to me -you do anything (sadly, aggressive ones) if you’re cornered. hard to hear, but it’s a truth my dear.
November 19th, 2006 at 9:22 am
Heery… it’s human nature to fight back when cornered. It’s what some politicians say, trying to convince the supporters for their own political agenda.
If there are people that’s being cornered in Malaysia, that will be those that are living in poverty, irregardless of races.
November 20th, 2006 at 12:16 am
Nah, I dont think PAS will ever take control over Malaysia. Yes they may be able to snag two or three states but not the entire country. We should remember however, in East malaysia most of the the people are predominantly non-muslims and forcing the law of a religion down someone’s throat has always been bad news since human learnt the concept of godness. People need to be inspired not forced.
I am a Malaysian living in the arab world for some time now and I can tell you even tight and overly red taped place like Saudi Arabia is changing. I quite believe that PAS is holding on a loose end.
November 20th, 2006 at 9:32 am
You are right Shoeless… PAS influence in Malaysia will always be limited, that’s why they don’t bother me much.
The irony thing is UMNO seems like changing these years too, but moving in the wrong direction. I somehow got the feeling that UMNO is becoming more like PAS nowadays.
December 2nd, 2006 at 6:25 pm
hey jee..nice entry..especially ur philosophy..seriously if u think about it..most of us are not the true races anyway..we cant all be pure malays and chinese and indians what with us adopting the new laws of malaysia and eating malaysian..living malaysian too..so i guess the races crap..haihh nothing but a passing remark or an unimportant issue..we’re all malaysian !;) btw i did a reply towards ur entry..leave u credit though!dont steal ppls entry..;) thanks for the inspiration..;)
love
nadia
December 2nd, 2006 at 7:30 pm
nadia… glad that it can be inspiring.
It’s hard to become MALAYSIANS if no one are making the first move. It’s not entirely the fault of Malays though, Chinese and other races are guilty as well for over protective of our own culture.
There’s simply too few interaction between races… not much conflict, but not enough communications.
December 4th, 2006 at 12:28 am
yup ..too few..its the politicians fault too..the rules and regulations..i think sekolah wawasan is good..but the way they are implemented..and rules in the universities and schools..its simply not encouraging..its a good change that students of different races can stay together..toleration is the key..huhu..im linking u up dear..keep posting good reads ok!not many blogs doing that..its simply shopaholics in the scene now..not that its wrong but we lack real world blogs.mine was crap too..hihii..but i like reading real issues of the view of others..