| Do Malaysians suffer the presence of each other? Do they dislike people who are different from them? Would Malaysians be happier to be in a country where everyone looks the same, is the same, follows the same religion, practices the same culture and speaks the same language?
There are some Malaysians who have no friends of another race, culture or religion. There are some Malaysians who do not interact with those of a different race. We usually follow a particular religion but have no problem going to another place of worship for a funeral or a wedding. Prayers of a different faith said in our presence do not trouble us. And best of all, we have friends from all races.
There is widely held belief in many countries - in particular the USA - that people from different cultures bring different perspectives, insights and approaches to research and thinking at the highest levels. And that makes for more creativity, innovation and breakthroughs in technology, science and medicine.
As a lawyer, I am constantly inspired by young lawyers of all races bound together by their love of law and their pursuit of justice. It is also because there is a perception that government schools have become too Islamic and therefore less hospitable to children from other faith traditions. And then there are political parties and politicians who preach politics of division and separation. They say to their people - vote only members of your own race or religion.
Nope. We are strong because of this uniqueness. We need each other. We are Malaysian
Nope, definitely not.. its only a problem for some power greedy, money sucking, big headed, uneducated people...
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