This isn't the first time indians or even chinese people
have been cast out as inferior in some way to the so-called 'peribumi'
citizens of this country. People are so stuck on the past, that they
jeopardize our future as a country. We are all Malaysians in our own
right, we pay our taxes, we work to earn a living, we pay for our
education, we eat the same food (mostly), we all have the same
functioning organs and bodily systems, we live under the same
conditions, so why should we be treated as any different, by virtue of a
past that none, not a single person among us, could change? Why then
are we so caught up in this racial segregation, whether socially or
legally? Haven't we progressed from that kind of small mindedness? Have
we all not become more educated, exposed and grown up? People always
say that history is important as it reminds us of the good we achieved
and all the mistakes we made in the past, and teach us not to repeat
them. But why have we not learnt from our mistakes? Why have we not
learnt from our history?
I love my life in Malaysia, and I know I will never be able to live this life anywhere else in the world. The reason I am able to live this life is not because the Barisan government "gave" me and my ancestors this 'gift', but because of the blessings bestowed upon my family by God and the hard-work my parents and their parents put into earning a better future for our family. This had nothing to do with the Barisan Nasional government. All those people that say we should count our blessings and be thankful to Barisan Nasional for giving us Indians and Chinese the status of citizenship, should really get their heads checked or go research the actual history (not the bullshit they feed us in our sejarah textbook).
First of all, the reason the 'jus soli' regime was allowed was because the Reid Commission who was set up to draft our constitution stated it was essential to this country as, at that time, we formed the backbone of the economy. You gave us citizenship because you NEEDED us. Yes, working in the estates was one of the many reasons we are one of the largest rubber exporting country in the world. The chinese businessmen are the reason we have fortune 500 companies in this country. So before you outcast us, look back at the past and learn from it. We were never, nor will we ever be, 'pendatang(s)' or 'kuli(s)'.
The reason we face this racial segregation is because for the longest time, no one mustered enough courage to speak up against it. For so long, Barisan Nasional held the reigns to control so tightly so as to stifle anyone who stood up to speak out via the ISA and Sedition Act. Also for the most part, political agenda and issues were always carried out behind closed doors, and the general public were less aware of what happened around them. Today, we have so many agencies who reveal all the political agenda's and issues that were always kept hidden, that people have become so aware of them. With awareness comes action. Many people always ask,"Why suddenly you all want to create a fuss?". To this, I answer because it is time to fight for our equal right to be Malaysian, and everything that entails. And I don't mean the fallacy of a propaganda '1Malaysia' that Najib goes on and on about. It carries no meaning. It's a catch-phrase meant to make people believe that there is work done by the government towards equality, but to me it falls flat on his face simple because not all of us wear the blinkers of small mindedness, and thus we're not falling for it. The day the law, the constitution and the government back up the propaganda with real change, is the day I will believe in it. I dun care about '1Malaysia'. I care about having equality in opportunities of education and employment, in the funding of businesses and education, in the purchasing power of properties, in the welfare provided for by the government, etc. I care for a better tomorrow for my children and their children. BN has had solitary control of the country for 55 years!! What have we achieved? Free healthcare? No. Free education? No. Socio-economic stability? No. High standards of living for all? No. Basic human rights? No. Equality? No. Lower corruption? No. Increased transparency and accountability? No. Justice for the people? No. So what have we achieved? Do you blame me for wanting change?
As for the this totally idiotic uneducated response to the UUM incident from this Norhayati Saiddin (who ever she is), I really hope and pray that one day education, tact and some intelligence would dawn upon her. I am very glad and somewhat proud that Bavani stood up loud and clear to voice her opinion in the midst of a very cowardly crowd. She did not stand up to speak for herself, as we all know she's already a student in UUM. She stood up for all those children in high school, primary school and kindergarden, who has yet a full education ahead of them. She did not stand up for indians, she stood up for all MALAYSIANS! In this day and age we have people who do not get an education, who struggle to get employment, and live a mediocre life, to put it mildly. They have minimal prospect of earning and living. In Kuala Lumpur, the cost of living has become so high that Bank Negara has classified anyone earning below RM3,000 in the state 'poor'. Why do we face this problem? Because not everyone is given access to a full and proper education. People like me and Bavani are the lucky few that have the opportunity to study because our parents can afford it. What about those that can't? PTPTN loans are of not much help. They are given so limitedly and are subject to such silly conditions, like it cannot be used to study overseas, it has to be a course that is accredited and recognised by PTPTN, etc., that it defeats the purpose it was supposed to serve.
I can't begin to express my thoughts on Sharifah Zohra Jabeen. I mean that woman has brought 'ignorance' and 'unintelligent politics' to a whole new low in Malaysia. She has misunderstood the term 'human rights' as exclusive to her, as she literally snatched away Bavani's right to speak. She claims we live in a democracy, but through her actions practiced the practices of a dictatorship. I question the decision of the person who made her president of SW1M. Her blatant disrespect, absolute pompousness and condescending tone really got to me while I was watching the video. If we do not look at the achievements of countries that are going through more political, economical and social turmoil, to learn from them, where do we look to for guidance and ideas for development? Our inefficient, self-involved and corrupt leaders? I commend Bavani's extensive research which she brought to support her arguments, which were all coherent and valid. Sharifah's ignorance and plain lack of intelligence got the best of her. Her entire so-called reply had no valid point and absolutely no logical legitimacy. She spoke of the problems faced by cats, dogs, cows and sharks. How does one begin to look at the problems of animals, when we haven't resolved our human problems. On top of that to say we have to live with our problems - is a cowards response. To ignore or refuse change is like challenging a ripe apple not to drop. Change is inevitable. Surely when BN got so comfortable with their butts on their seats they did give thought and consideration to the change that will come to kick their butts off their seats.
Honestly, I can go on and on about these issues that has plagued our progress for such a long time. But I shan't. I shall let BN and their people see the change for themselves. A revolution is inevitable at this point. And I am happy to be a part of the revolution, to fight for the change because I believe it is time for Malaysia to move forward, it is time for Malaysians to be delivered their rights, and it is time for BN to realise the power of the people and the consequence of corrupt, half-hearted and lackadaisical governance built on the false sense of invincibility and blatant power-craze. It is time for change!
I love my life in Malaysia, and I know I will never be able to live this life anywhere else in the world. The reason I am able to live this life is not because the Barisan government "gave" me and my ancestors this 'gift', but because of the blessings bestowed upon my family by God and the hard-work my parents and their parents put into earning a better future for our family. This had nothing to do with the Barisan Nasional government. All those people that say we should count our blessings and be thankful to Barisan Nasional for giving us Indians and Chinese the status of citizenship, should really get their heads checked or go research the actual history (not the bullshit they feed us in our sejarah textbook).
First of all, the reason the 'jus soli' regime was allowed was because the Reid Commission who was set up to draft our constitution stated it was essential to this country as, at that time, we formed the backbone of the economy. You gave us citizenship because you NEEDED us. Yes, working in the estates was one of the many reasons we are one of the largest rubber exporting country in the world. The chinese businessmen are the reason we have fortune 500 companies in this country. So before you outcast us, look back at the past and learn from it. We were never, nor will we ever be, 'pendatang(s)' or 'kuli(s)'.
The reason we face this racial segregation is because for the longest time, no one mustered enough courage to speak up against it. For so long, Barisan Nasional held the reigns to control so tightly so as to stifle anyone who stood up to speak out via the ISA and Sedition Act. Also for the most part, political agenda and issues were always carried out behind closed doors, and the general public were less aware of what happened around them. Today, we have so many agencies who reveal all the political agenda's and issues that were always kept hidden, that people have become so aware of them. With awareness comes action. Many people always ask,"Why suddenly you all want to create a fuss?". To this, I answer because it is time to fight for our equal right to be Malaysian, and everything that entails. And I don't mean the fallacy of a propaganda '1Malaysia' that Najib goes on and on about. It carries no meaning. It's a catch-phrase meant to make people believe that there is work done by the government towards equality, but to me it falls flat on his face simple because not all of us wear the blinkers of small mindedness, and thus we're not falling for it. The day the law, the constitution and the government back up the propaganda with real change, is the day I will believe in it. I dun care about '1Malaysia'. I care about having equality in opportunities of education and employment, in the funding of businesses and education, in the purchasing power of properties, in the welfare provided for by the government, etc. I care for a better tomorrow for my children and their children. BN has had solitary control of the country for 55 years!! What have we achieved? Free healthcare? No. Free education? No. Socio-economic stability? No. High standards of living for all? No. Basic human rights? No. Equality? No. Lower corruption? No. Increased transparency and accountability? No. Justice for the people? No. So what have we achieved? Do you blame me for wanting change?
As for the this totally idiotic uneducated response to the UUM incident from this Norhayati Saiddin (who ever she is), I really hope and pray that one day education, tact and some intelligence would dawn upon her. I am very glad and somewhat proud that Bavani stood up loud and clear to voice her opinion in the midst of a very cowardly crowd. She did not stand up to speak for herself, as we all know she's already a student in UUM. She stood up for all those children in high school, primary school and kindergarden, who has yet a full education ahead of them. She did not stand up for indians, she stood up for all MALAYSIANS! In this day and age we have people who do not get an education, who struggle to get employment, and live a mediocre life, to put it mildly. They have minimal prospect of earning and living. In Kuala Lumpur, the cost of living has become so high that Bank Negara has classified anyone earning below RM3,000 in the state 'poor'. Why do we face this problem? Because not everyone is given access to a full and proper education. People like me and Bavani are the lucky few that have the opportunity to study because our parents can afford it. What about those that can't? PTPTN loans are of not much help. They are given so limitedly and are subject to such silly conditions, like it cannot be used to study overseas, it has to be a course that is accredited and recognised by PTPTN, etc., that it defeats the purpose it was supposed to serve.
I can't begin to express my thoughts on Sharifah Zohra Jabeen. I mean that woman has brought 'ignorance' and 'unintelligent politics' to a whole new low in Malaysia. She has misunderstood the term 'human rights' as exclusive to her, as she literally snatched away Bavani's right to speak. She claims we live in a democracy, but through her actions practiced the practices of a dictatorship. I question the decision of the person who made her president of SW1M. Her blatant disrespect, absolute pompousness and condescending tone really got to me while I was watching the video. If we do not look at the achievements of countries that are going through more political, economical and social turmoil, to learn from them, where do we look to for guidance and ideas for development? Our inefficient, self-involved and corrupt leaders? I commend Bavani's extensive research which she brought to support her arguments, which were all coherent and valid. Sharifah's ignorance and plain lack of intelligence got the best of her. Her entire so-called reply had no valid point and absolutely no logical legitimacy. She spoke of the problems faced by cats, dogs, cows and sharks. How does one begin to look at the problems of animals, when we haven't resolved our human problems. On top of that to say we have to live with our problems - is a cowards response. To ignore or refuse change is like challenging a ripe apple not to drop. Change is inevitable. Surely when BN got so comfortable with their butts on their seats they did give thought and consideration to the change that will come to kick their butts off their seats.
Honestly, I can go on and on about these issues that has plagued our progress for such a long time. But I shan't. I shall let BN and their people see the change for themselves. A revolution is inevitable at this point. And I am happy to be a part of the revolution, to fight for the change because I believe it is time for Malaysia to move forward, it is time for Malaysians to be delivered their rights, and it is time for BN to realise the power of the people and the consequence of corrupt, half-hearted and lackadaisical governance built on the false sense of invincibility and blatant power-craze. It is time for change!
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