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no money

understand races everyone must.

racial slur everyone musn't.

Multiracial country we are,

Racist we are.

Study about cultures we must,

become stupid, or not.

Train very hard, Malaysians need to.

Stop racist, only can.

Bo.$$

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LaCoste

I can sense your frustration!

However, I agree with Anderson, Myra, Shah, the Bo$$ and young wifey. I think most of your questions explains great deal more about your bitterness and prejudice than Malaysians as a whole.

Dont ask what Malaysia could do for you instead what could you to ensure harmony in Malaysia. Complaining is not going to solve anything especially here. As a minority living in Malaysia myself, I have learned that we cant demand respect instead but we have to earn it!!

PS: Dont be like 'pot calls kettle black'!

Shah

You keep on askin questions that are racial. What is it with ya ?

anderson

i put in a senario, american has the most smartest people and at the same time has the most stupid people. to them asia is 1 culture. how do you explain that?
the fact is there are smart people, not so smart people and those who pretend to be smart.

young wifey~

well this racist prob is happening all around the world, it even happened in america,europe and also happened in midd east..

this issue is common to e.one of us,
people always think tht they are better then any other and it is human nature to be tht way..so why bother,u cant fix it unless u URSELF be able to do so

lemonade

Seems there is much arguments here. Maybe your intentions are to make us think. I'm not a regular answerer in this area butsince you bought it up yeah we have certain stereotypes in our country. Aren't it the same in other countries. For instance in US african american are still stereotyped and many other countries. We are striving to live in harmony. People do not want to bring up this issue as it can possibly make things worse. Yes we are multiracial and we are a safe country. Stereotypes happen all the time but it is up to us to keeps our civil to all races always. It is up to us to change and make things better.

::BlackBerryLicious::

hmmm.was is wrong with you lah..thebear..why you must always love to provoke people with these sensitive issues...didnt you know that ..wherever and whenever you go..never ever bring up issue like religions and politics or races and such in your daily conversation as this will lead to frustrations and anger..

why must you stir up our harmony here..yeah, i know..being honesty is the best policy but the truth is, we are only humans..and being human, we are not and never will be perfect...so please lets us thank god and bersyukur a little bit that we still get to live and lead a happy life here in Malaysia..

stop all this pathetic whining..this and that...bla..bla..bla..its getting boring and lame..

Edit: yeap, when being provocative with friends, will instill hatred among each other..nothing to be doubt of..be it and let it be..or else, no one like to be around you coz you are too annoying..i think you seriously need help, my friend..it seems that you loves to judge a book by its cover..you are thinking too much and ends up confused and irritating..

Edit: Hip Hip hurray..hip..hip..hurray..10 points harus kamu beri sama abang BO$$..kerna tegurannya itu amat bagus bangat....aku kagum sama mu abang BO$$.....aww..

ANDERSON P

The Bear, I think I get what you want or mean! However, as a minority, I guess when majority said dont stir up then dont stir up la otherwise thumb down. Nam Mo all Lei tol fatt!
You have proven your point!

p/s it is also entirely up to anyone to answer or challenge your questions hence u need not put in the above remark. Dare to question dare to accept any answers!

Oh I totally agreed with Boss and the dumb blonde and may give them thumb up with the saying "everytime when you start speaking 3 fingers will be pointing back at ownself" of course this including me! To dumb Blonde, didnt you know The Bear has been asking help to find job for him? Tat's why he is so free!

Tyra

You haven't traveled overseas, have you?

Why is it so important to force yourself on racism, petty issues and blame anyone else here almost everyday?

Many countries are far more "racist" and intolerant than Malaysians ever thought of being. Apparently, you're well indoctrinated by the extreme propaganda, ideology and Malaysia Kini.com After all, who are you to call someone else "intolerant"?

Why do you think racism is wrong- because someone told you? Are only Malays, the government, politicians and police forces folk racist and intolerant?

Get a hobby and don't be a cyber graffiti. Clean up your own house before branding other people derogatory names!!!

aMar

Building a multiracial nation is not an easy job..It takes a long time to ensure all races to comprehend and respect each other and this has been given the top priority by the Malaysian government...Malaysia right now is way more different than Malaysia 20-30 years ago..Today, most Malaysians have assimilated well and respect each other...Unfortunately, there is still a few individuals who don't understand the multiracial concept and refuse to acknowledge other races...To me, it's normal...We cannot expect everyone to accept our ideology or thoughts just when we thought it's the right thing to do..Some people will oppose and stick to their conservative ways...The incident that you had encountered is an example of a few narrow-minded people who refuse to change their mind..Sometimes they are being ignorant to the concept of multiracial and its benefits to the society in short and long terms...They refuse to unite and socialize with other races. This does not happen in Malaysia only..In fact, it happens anywhere, in any country that claimed to be multiracial..In the US for e.g..Racism is a lot more obvious than in Malaysia..American-African is called 'black' while the Caucasians are called 'white'..I know the terms refer to the skin colour but isn't it obvious? Black is always referred to something bad while white is regarded as the colour of purity and goodness..'Black' people are always neglected.Just look at the Katrina hurricane incident which devastated New Orleans...Most people who live there are 'black'...When the hurricane struck, aids from the Federal Government arrived late and it cost about 10k lives to death..Most people saw that as an act racism towards the African-Americans...UK-born Arabs are always called Arabs in the UK and the 9/11 has made the situation becomes more worse..You see..It's not easy to create a multiracial country...Believe me, the situation in Malaysia is way better than in the US and UK although some of the government's policies are bias...At the same time the MP's always ensure that the bills they have passed will benefit all races in Malaysia including the minorities in Sabah and Sarawak...I believe in my government especially the respectul PM Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in doing their jobs...Our role is to support the development and to respect each other in order to become united Malaysians...

D.Connolly

im hungry lunch time
countinue later
wahhah

EDIT: i donoe i encounter some malay malaysian who dont like malay non-malaysian
i kena quite a few times of sacastic remarks so i kind off think that most likely not just being non-malay malaysian only but as long not malaysian u sure kena condemn.

miss5miles

Malaysia - peaceful country.

Malaysia - safe country.

I love Malaysia, proud to be in this country, even prouder to live in my state with multi races and tribes. Our leaders may not the best in handling race issues or any issues at all, but i still want to live here..

Let's stop posting questions like this shall we? Still wanna discuss this? Not in the internet pls, not in Yahoo! Answers..

nadiaaa

mmmmm... im thinking bout it.

gee

I would say that at one time,it used to be a multiracial country but now because of some fanatic politician,it is getting bad.yet,if u compare with other countries,malaysia isnt that bad.

Predeep

Malaysians generally think since they live in a racial harmony, they know ALL the races in the world. The truth is, we only have three majorities the Malays, Chinese, and Indians.

Long time ago, at a roadblock...I was stopped by the Police. He asked me if I'm Bangladeshi...I said no, I'm not. He immediately pulled me over, and asked me for my passport.

After he found out where I'm from....he laughed at me... "Muka macam Bangla...ingatkan Bangla tadi..."

I knew he wanted to get some money out of me, because he was finding faults with my car, etc.

What does this tell you?

Most Malaysians never liked other races.
It has been inbred since young...Malays like this, Chinese like that...Indians like this...

I also find it strange that why everyone thinks that Indonesians are born to be housekeepers and construction workers, and Thais are born sex workers.

College/university campuses...its even horrible there.
They are segregated in hostels due to prayer reasons...The Muslims dont want to live together in an apartment with non muslims. This is from my personal experience in an institution in Melaka.

So...are we all...really tolerant? And racially harmonious?

aUDREy TTT

In everything we do, there is no right or wrong. Everything depends on the angle you look at the issue.

If the person agree with you on your opinion, then things should be fine. But should there be some sort of objection, the it really have to depend which side you want to stand..

As for the Mongolian case, we cannot deny the fact that there are still people out there whom I catogorise them as FROG IN THE WELL. They have those kind of mind set as long as your skin color is yellow, then you must be a chinese. Sad to say that when they blar out this sentence, it seems like it should hit them back badly, simple logic... they cannot see the difference (maybe they are too blind) or maybe they are just those snob who thinks they are correct everytime..

Just be positive and open minded about things and people around us. Let those frogs say whatever they want cos there will be a day someone will teach them...

Cheers..

Shinou Atsumu

First, multiracial. Yes, we are a multiracial country. As is US, UK and alot of other places. Are we multiracial tolerant? To the outsiders (meaning when we talk to strangers), we will always try to "display" our geniality. To "show off" that we 'love' all other ethnics. But god knows, deep down, we are actually cursing the other fellow in our mind. Don't try to deny this, people. And yet...I guess...we can't really blame the majority of people who are racists. I believe all of us are racists at one point or another. How many times have we found ourselves in situations where if we have to ask for help between a person of a different ethnic and a person of our own ethnic, who would we walk up to first? This really comes down to our upbringing and the environment surrounding us. If we see people being discriminatory towards us, then can you blame us for being discriminatory back? I blame the government for creating such "discriminatory environment". Things like NEP (which is clearly to oppress the minority), quotas and other special privilege are not helping the situations.

Malaysia is a racially tolerant country? Then why do our government always need to remind us not to say this and that......? Ironically, their own MPs said the very thing that is 'sensitive' and has the potential to 'disrupt racial harmony'. But did this MPs ever apologise to the minorities? And why do our current ruling party always need to bring up the issue of 13/5 everytime an election is forthcoming? Why do we still have quotas now after almost 50 years of independence? Why can't we minorities have the same discount when purchasing property?

I agree that discrimination happens anywhere in the world but I know for a fact that in US, everything is so fair and just and ALL CITIZENS do have equal rights and opportunity under the US Constitution. Heck, even their Mr President can be impeached. Now, this is what I call true liberty and justice. None of those bullshit quotas and NEPs and hak istimewa kaum Bumi. No wonder their people are laughing at us now for the sexist remarks made by our 2 MPs regarding the 'bocor' case. And our government officials never admit faults, do they?

Finally, pertaining to the comment that we are a "safe country". Yes, we are. Geographically. And only because the minorities have been really tolerant (and value life) so far. Period.

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