Malays are not weak
Proud MalaysianPublished: Apr 10, 2001 7:53 AM | Updated: Jan 29, 2008 6:21 PM
I refer to Umno information chief Mustapa Mohamad's remark that Malays in Malaysia will suffer the "same fate" as their counterparts in Singapore if they let the opposition rule the country ([#1]Don't face the 'same fate' as in Singapore, Malays warned[/#], April 8).
I am beginning to realise just how immature and unfit our leaders are and how deprived Umno is of qualified leaders.
Mustapa's remarks imply that Malays are a weak community and would not survive in a free competition, though history and facts tell us otherwise.
Mustapa should first define the word 'Malay' in his remarks. 'Malay' in his remarks is better defined as 'Umno cronies' rather than the Malay community in Malaysia.
Ask any Malays in Terengganu or any Malay kampung in Malaysia and see how many of them truly agree that Umno's policies that provide Malays with special privileges through government contracts have benefitted them.
We expect our leaders in the government to look and act on facts and figures instead of just talking emptily, continuously warning the people on the threat of racial or financial instability, or worst, comparing us against the weak points of the little red dot south of our border.
We expect our leaders to make Malaysia a better place to live in, to earn respect from foreign countries, and to make us proud of our multiracial society. We have a lot of catching up to do with our southern neighbour, so please do something so that we can compare Malaysia with their strengths, not their weaknesses. Comparing us against their weaknesses makes us all feel like losers.
As for whether Singaporean Malays who are living in an environment of free competition really consider themselves ill treated, we will hear from their counter remarks. But I know some successful Singaporean Malay friends, and I must say they are hardworking, constantly upgrading themselves and are proud of what they have achieved. Whoever calls this 'fate' a kind of suffering obviously has too much to lose if Umno or Barisan Nasional is not in power one day.
By the way, I am neither Chinese, Indian, nor Malay; I am a Malaysian, a proud one, and I have been supporter of BN all these years until recently, when I am beginning to doubt their leadership quality.
I am beginning to realise just how immature and unfit our leaders are and how deprived Umno is of qualified leaders.
Mustapa's remarks imply that Malays are a weak community and would not survive in a free competition, though history and facts tell us otherwise.
Mustapa should first define the word 'Malay' in his remarks. 'Malay' in his remarks is better defined as 'Umno cronies' rather than the Malay community in Malaysia.
Ask any Malays in Terengganu or any Malay kampung in Malaysia and see how many of them truly agree that Umno's policies that provide Malays with special privileges through government contracts have benefitted them.
We expect our leaders in the government to look and act on facts and figures instead of just talking emptily, continuously warning the people on the threat of racial or financial instability, or worst, comparing us against the weak points of the little red dot south of our border.
We expect our leaders to make Malaysia a better place to live in, to earn respect from foreign countries, and to make us proud of our multiracial society. We have a lot of catching up to do with our southern neighbour, so please do something so that we can compare Malaysia with their strengths, not their weaknesses. Comparing us against their weaknesses makes us all feel like losers.
As for whether Singaporean Malays who are living in an environment of free competition really consider themselves ill treated, we will hear from their counter remarks. But I know some successful Singaporean Malay friends, and I must say they are hardworking, constantly upgrading themselves and are proud of what they have achieved. Whoever calls this 'fate' a kind of suffering obviously has too much to lose if Umno or Barisan Nasional is not in power one day.
By the way, I am neither Chinese, Indian, nor Malay; I am a Malaysian, a proud one, and I have been supporter of BN all these years until recently, when I am beginning to doubt their leadership quality.
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