How long? Not long, and thank you Malott
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Martin Luther King and poor Malays
Haveagreatday: What a wonderful and refreshing article to begin the week. Thank you, former US ambassador to Malaysia John R Malott for continuing to take an interest in our nation and for speaking this truth so eloquently.
Tan Kim Keong: What an excellent analogy between Martin Luther King's struggles against racism and the sociopolitical abyss here in Malaysia.
There is nothing more apt than using black Americans’ struggles and lived experiences against racism led by Martin Luther King.
Multi Racial: Malott’s assignment as ambassador to Malaysia was indeed God-sent. It is obvious many BN leaders lied to the people so that they can continue be in power.
Media and authorities are in cahoots with them to make Malaysians believe in it. We also hope there will be a Martin Luther King in this country to spread the truth.
Appum: How long? With the current leadership (weakest and silent) and exploitation exposed via the Internet media, with the growing in strength of the opposition (remember 53 percent supported them in the 13th general election or GE13), with "good and effective" reviews by foreigners like Malott, it won't be long any more.
We all have to stay focused and determined to change, work for change and see the change.
Sinan Belawan: Thank you, Mr Malott for the insights and reminder it’s Martin Luther King's birthday today. The struggle for transparency, truthfulness and ethics in our political and economic leaders is far from over.
Malaysia rewards millionaires and punishes those with passion for liberty, truth and justice and courage to act.
My Opinion: This is what being an ambassador is all about. Not just organise parties for dignitaries or ensuring protocol, but understanding the culture and the socio-political problems of the country he is sent. Hope more will be like John Malott.
LifeFlier: How long? Not long. "City lights shine on the harbour, night has fallen down. Through the darkness and the shadow I will still go on. Long, long journey through the darkness, long, long way to go; But what are miles across the ocean to the heart that's coming home? Where the road runs through the valley, where the river flows. I will follow every highway to the place I know.
“Long, long journey through the darkness, long, long way to go; But what are miles across the ocean to the heart that's coming home? Long, long journey out of nowhere, long, long way to go; But what are sighs and what is sadness to the heart that's coming home?" - Enya.
We, the home is there..., is there..., marching through the darkness, long long journey..., long long way to go, until the break of dawn to show us all, the home is here... is here.
Real Truth: If a Malaysian had written this article, he would have been arrested by no less than 20 police officers in the middle of the night and charged with sedition after being held for two days at the police station. Telling the truth is sedition in Malaysia.
Anonymous 11!: I love this article. I love my beloved country Malaysia. I have nowhere to go and will die here.
I hope the time will come soon where the moderate people will educate those who use racist remarks to hurt and humiliate others’ feelings, no ill-feeling, happy, cooperative and love as ‘One Malaysia’ as Malaysians and not as pendatang.
Fogbom: John Malott, you are an American, but Malaysia also claims you as her son. There will come a day when there are no borders anywhere. No religion too.
And the world will be as one (John Lennon's ‘Imagine’). Thank you, John. And best wishes to the fine people of America.
Mamadias: Yes, Malott, you are right the white elites in your country are still keeping the blacks and the poor whites poor. You know how corporate restructuring only benefits the white elites, that’s why they are the major shareholders.
The tax structure only benefits the rich and most of them are white elites... Just look at what happen in Jackson, Missouri the protests started because there are so many poor blacks.
While you may be right in your analogy, unless you have an answer that solves the ills in America, please don’t write if you don’t have a solution that we can follow or emulate...
Boon Hor LOY: There must be a reason why you still place a lot of interest in Bolehland!
John Malott: Boon Hor LOY, yes there is a reason, and that is because I still love Malaysia and the Malaysian people, and I wish the very best for them.
Yes, Mamadias - but have you noticed - we have a black president?
Fogbom, thank you. That is one of the nicest things that anyone has ever said to me. I would be honoured to be a son of Malaysia. To be the son of a truly free Malaysia.
Eyespye @: Mamadias, not having a solution does not preclude recognising that there is a problem. And there assuredly is a problem.
My Malay brethren have been told how everything is a Jewish conspiracy, how the Chinaman is out to steal his rice bowl, and how the Christians are going about like hypocrites murdering their brethren everywhere in the world.
Having run out of enemies from without, now the Umno elites are allowing their ‘religious’ authorities to hunt their fellow Malay brethren, for everything from that ghastly western celebration, ‘Valentine's Day’ and "Christmas’, to being hugged by a bunch of boys from South Korea.
I just find it sad that a community of giving, respectful, intelligent and friendly people are allowing a small group of elites tell them who they are, who they can shake hands with, who they can eat with, what they must believe... it's just really sad.
Outraged: Malaysia needs a Martin Luther King from the Malay community. Major Zaidi Ahmad is a potential candidate in the making. Let us give him all the support.
Single Malt: John, this is indeed beautifully said. Thank you. The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind, the answer is blowin' in the wind.
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Martin Luther King and poor Malays
Haveagreatday: What a wonderful and refreshing article to begin the week. Thank you, former US ambassador to Malaysia John R Malott for continuing to take an interest in our nation and for speaking this truth so eloquently.Tan Kim Keong: What an excellent analogy between Martin Luther King's struggles against racism and the sociopolitical abyss here in Malaysia.
There is nothing more apt than using black Americans’ struggles and lived experiences against racism led by Martin Luther King.
Multi Racial: Malott’s assignment as ambassador to Malaysia was indeed God-sent. It is obvious many BN leaders lied to the people so that they can continue be in power.
Media and authorities are in cahoots with them to make Malaysians believe in it. We also hope there will be a Martin Luther King in this country to spread the truth.
Appum: How long? With the current leadership (weakest and silent) and exploitation exposed via the Internet media, with the growing in strength of the opposition (remember 53 percent supported them in the 13th general election or GE13), with "good and effective" reviews by foreigners like Malott, it won't be long any more.
We all have to stay focused and determined to change, work for change and see the change.
Sinan Belawan: Thank you, Mr Malott for the insights and reminder it’s Martin Luther King's birthday today. The struggle for transparency, truthfulness and ethics in our political and economic leaders is far from over.
Malaysia rewards millionaires and punishes those with passion for liberty, truth and justice and courage to act.
My Opinion: This is what being an ambassador is all about. Not just organise parties for dignitaries or ensuring protocol, but understanding the culture and the socio-political problems of the country he is sent. Hope more will be like John Malott.
LifeFlier: How long? Not long. "City lights shine on the harbour, night has fallen down. Through the darkness and the shadow I will still go on. Long, long journey through the darkness, long, long way to go; But what are miles across the ocean to the heart that's coming home? Where the road runs through the valley, where the river flows. I will follow every highway to the place I know.
“Long, long journey through the darkness, long, long way to go; But what are miles across the ocean to the heart that's coming home? Long, long journey out of nowhere, long, long way to go; But what are sighs and what is sadness to the heart that's coming home?" - Enya.
We, the home is there..., is there..., marching through the darkness, long long journey..., long long way to go, until the break of dawn to show us all, the home is here... is here.
Real Truth: If a Malaysian had written this article, he would have been arrested by no less than 20 police officers in the middle of the night and charged with sedition after being held for two days at the police station. Telling the truth is sedition in Malaysia.
Anonymous 11!: I love this article. I love my beloved country Malaysia. I have nowhere to go and will die here.
I hope the time will come soon where the moderate people will educate those who use racist remarks to hurt and humiliate others’ feelings, no ill-feeling, happy, cooperative and love as ‘One Malaysia’ as Malaysians and not as pendatang.
Fogbom: John Malott, you are an American, but Malaysia also claims you as her son. There will come a day when there are no borders anywhere. No religion too.
And the world will be as one (John Lennon's ‘Imagine’). Thank you, John. And best wishes to the fine people of America.
Mamadias: Yes, Malott, you are right the white elites in your country are still keeping the blacks and the poor whites poor. You know how corporate restructuring only benefits the white elites, that’s why they are the major shareholders.
The tax structure only benefits the rich and most of them are white elites... Just look at what happen in Jackson, Missouri the protests started because there are so many poor blacks.
While you may be right in your analogy, unless you have an answer that solves the ills in America, please don’t write if you don’t have a solution that we can follow or emulate...
Boon Hor LOY: There must be a reason why you still place a lot of interest in Bolehland!
John Malott: Boon Hor LOY, yes there is a reason, and that is because I still love Malaysia and the Malaysian people, and I wish the very best for them.
Yes, Mamadias - but have you noticed - we have a black president?
Fogbom, thank you. That is one of the nicest things that anyone has ever said to me. I would be honoured to be a son of Malaysia. To be the son of a truly free Malaysia.
Eyespye @: Mamadias, not having a solution does not preclude recognising that there is a problem. And there assuredly is a problem.
My Malay brethren have been told how everything is a Jewish conspiracy, how the Chinaman is out to steal his rice bowl, and how the Christians are going about like hypocrites murdering their brethren everywhere in the world.
Having run out of enemies from without, now the Umno elites are allowing their ‘religious’ authorities to hunt their fellow Malay brethren, for everything from that ghastly western celebration, ‘Valentine's Day’ and "Christmas’, to being hugged by a bunch of boys from South Korea.
I just find it sad that a community of giving, respectful, intelligent and friendly people are allowing a small group of elites tell them who they are, who they can shake hands with, who they can eat with, what they must believe... it's just really sad.
Outraged: Malaysia needs a Martin Luther King from the Malay community. Major Zaidi Ahmad is a potential candidate in the making. Let us give him all the support.
Single Malt: John, this is indeed beautifully said. Thank you. The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind, the answer is blowin' in the wind.
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