Race Is Not An Issue

It is unfortunate that the former prime minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir , is looking at things from racial angle.

All races are born equal. I am sure most Malaysians are peace loving and we do not differentiate races. We all respect each other. I myself respect all races. Being a Chinese does not mean that we are proud and that we want to isolate ourselves. In fact we should respect and learn from each other. For example , some Malays are good in English and talented in some arena and some Indians are talented in specific fields. We should learn and show respect to one another. Only the racists tend to hate each other. Only those politicians with hidden agenda will play up racial issues.

All races long for freedom of speech, freedom of religion and right of mother tongues. Mahathir should not be extreme. He should not think that language is a barrier for unity and harmony.

Though the Chinese share the same language and belief, the Chinese are not united at all. They have different political backgrounds and religions . Chinese quarrel among themselves too. So Mahathir should not be so narrow minded.In fact many Chinese know how to speak and write in Bahasa Malaysia. so race and language are non issues.

Language is not the only factor that bring about unity. Though Indonesians Chinese speak and learn nothing else but Indonesian language, the Chinese under Suharto regime were persecuted, murdered, raped and discriminated.

Mainland China and Taiwan quarreled and were at wars. Same race and same languuge do not quarantee peace and unity. Only when all races are treated equal will there be peace, harmony and unity.

The fact that many Malays support DAP and keadilan shows that they are no longer looking at races anymore. They are looking for equal oppoertunity, equal rights and equal standings. This is a good sign. This means that the Malays have awakened and they want to be as strong as other races .