Aug
01
Don't get me wrong. I'm not doing this to provoke or to badmouth about the PM's so-called theme for the administration - 1Malaysia. Theoretically, the concept of 1Malaysia is a good idea introduced by the PM. It a slogan meant to promote unity and mutual respect and trust among the different ethnic communities in Malaysia.
First and foremost, I do believe the fact that everyone is racist to certain degree. It's normal. People fear about what is different from them and somehow feel comfortable because they are in their comfort zone - being with their own "kind". However, that is not an excuse for us for not mixing with people of different background/culture/religion. Frankly speaking, I don't know how far the concept of 1Malaysia can be achieved especially in the setting where I am at at this particular moment. The Malays only mix with the other Malays. Same goes to the Chinese and Indians. Ironically, this "phenomenon" is very seldom seen in East Malaysia. Why? I leave that question for all of you to ponder upon.
There were several times in the past weeks in which I endured a situation whereby I stumbled upon several people that I can classify as racists. One of which was during the Minggu Pengenalan Persatuan. I was there and planning to register at the Photography's club's booth. During that time, there was a small group of Malay students (no offense) registering their names at the booth. So, I waited patiently for a while for my turn. At last it was my turn to register after a few minutes later. I approached the registration table and asked the registrar, "Hello, saya nak register...". I was not yet finished talking when I started to realize that he was looking at me from top to bottom. Then, the "magic question" popped-out. Well, there were actually a few provoking questions thrown to me. I felt like I was interrogated by a police. One of the question was, "kamu ni bangsa apa?".That was the time where I was assured of their way of refusing to accept me into the club. I took a deep breath and said, "Ok, thanks anyway" then I left the booth. The point here is, is it necessary for the registrar to ask me about my ethnicity, religion and where I come from in order for me to join the club and at the same time giving me a very suggestive expression?
Be rationale people! Do not simply judge a person by the differences...
First and foremost, I do believe the fact that everyone is racist to certain degree. It's normal. People fear about what is different from them and somehow feel comfortable because they are in their comfort zone - being with their own "kind". However, that is not an excuse for us for not mixing with people of different background/culture/religion. Frankly speaking, I don't know how far the concept of 1Malaysia can be achieved especially in the setting where I am at at this particular moment. The Malays only mix with the other Malays. Same goes to the Chinese and Indians. Ironically, this "phenomenon" is very seldom seen in East Malaysia. Why? I leave that question for all of you to ponder upon.
There were several times in the past weeks in which I endured a situation whereby I stumbled upon several people that I can classify as racists. One of which was during the Minggu Pengenalan Persatuan. I was there and planning to register at the Photography's club's booth. During that time, there was a small group of Malay students (no offense) registering their names at the booth. So, I waited patiently for a while for my turn. At last it was my turn to register after a few minutes later. I approached the registration table and asked the registrar, "Hello, saya nak register...". I was not yet finished talking when I started to realize that he was looking at me from top to bottom. Then, the "magic question" popped-out. Well, there were actually a few provoking questions thrown to me. I felt like I was interrogated by a police. One of the question was, "kamu ni bangsa apa?".That was the time where I was assured of their way of refusing to accept me into the club. I took a deep breath and said, "Ok, thanks anyway" then I left the booth. The point here is, is it necessary for the registrar to ask me about my ethnicity, religion and where I come from in order for me to join the club and at the same time giving me a very suggestive expression?
Be rationale people! Do not simply judge a person by the differences...
don't bother too much about it steve. most of borneo people were there in ur position. i did get my own case. my friends did. it's just mentality. sigh.