Malay Unity and Malaysian Unity

I read this in the Star today.

Wednesday July 23, 2008

Kit Siang: Why Malay unity and not Malaysian unity

PETALING JAYA: The three dialogues between Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and PAS decision makers raise the question why the Prime Minister was focusing on Malay unity rather than on Malaysian unity, DAP national advisor Lim Kit Siang wrote in his blog.

“Has he forgotten another of his pledges, to be the Prime Minister of all Malaysians and not just of any race?” asked Lim.

He was commenting on the three discussions that Abdullah held with PAS leaders, which began right after the general election in March.

Among the PAS leaders Abdullah met were deputy president Nasharuddin Mat Isa, Terengganu commissioner Datuk Mustapha Ali and Shah Alam MP Khalid Abd Samad.

Lim alleged Malaysian nation building had gone backwards and that the Vision 2020 objective of a “Bangsa Malaysia” was increasingly frowned upon as a misplaced target.

Very well said, Mr Lim. Here hoping you believe what you said. All these talks about this race and that race make me sick. We have really gone backwards on this unity issue. I remembered having so many close Malay and Indian friends back in the 60's when I was still schooling and I do not see any racial problems then. Politicians have to fuck it up for all of us.

The NEP program has effectively rendered so many Malays ineffective in today's competitive market, harming both them and all Malaysians alike. Unity among Malaysians seems to be getting worse rather than better. Despite my encouragements, my kids hardly have friends of other races. The same goes for my childhood friend Annuar (Joe) who said his kids hardly have any Chinese or Indian friends too.

In today's paper as well; see how incredibly stupid this Shafie, our Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister can be.

Wednesday July 23, 2008

Shafie: When Malays unite, non-Malays also benefit

KUALA LUMPUR: Non-Muslims should not fear the Umno-PAS dialogues because the talks, although centred around Islam and Malay unity, will lead to unity and stability, says Umno supreme council member Datuk Mohd Shafie Apdal.

“The talks are a good early step to resolving unity problems among the Malays of different political views.

“If that can lead to unity and stability, I’m sure the Chinese and Indian communities will welcome it because stability will lead to the people being able to improve their lives,” he told reporters after opening the 16th International Congress on Archives at the KL Convention Centre.

“If the talks can be seen as an avenue to seek solutions, I don’t see why they cannot continue. As a minister in charge of unity, I will welcome it,” said Shafie, who is Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister.

He was commenting on a statement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi that Umno and PAS have had three high-level dialogues on issues closely related to Islam.


See, a whole lot of crap!