Our beloved country, Malaysia, is a multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi religion country with a population about 20 million people practicing various religions. In order to ensure the strength of multi-racial spirit within the country, racial equal rights shall be established. Racial discrimination shall not be allowed as it develops hatred among different races. Hence, I strongly agree that harmony within diversity should be nurtured and cherished. Harmony is defined as peace while diversity is defined as differences. Nurtured is defined as instilled or integrated and cherished is defined as appreciated. In other words, the differences in unity should be integrated and appreciated.
It is believed that racial discrimination is the root of religious intolerance in Malaysia. According to Malaysian history, before Singapore parted away from Malaysia on the 9th August 1965, there was a lot of tension between the Chinese and the Malays. A few days prior to the general election on the 10th May 1969, political parties such as the United Malaysia National Organization (UMNO), Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), Democratic Action Party (DAP), Pan Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) and many other parties were by campaigning for the general election. Political party leaders were accusing other parties on …show more content…
It is very sad to see such a united multi-racial country like Malaysia be condemned internationally. Now politics are finding it hard to win people’s vote due to racial and cultural problems. Malaysian people are living in fear of racial clash following the attacks on churches and rising orthodox Islamic tones in the country. I opine that by having multi races and religions, we Malaysian should be able to understand other races and religion apart from our own and avoid misunderstanding among each
It is believed that racial discrimination is the root of religious intolerance in Malaysia. According to Malaysian history, before Singapore parted away from Malaysia on the 9th August 1965, there was a lot of tension between the Chinese and the Malays. A few days prior to the general election on the 10th May 1969, political parties such as the United Malaysia National Organization (UMNO), Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), Democratic Action Party (DAP), Pan Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) and many other parties were by campaigning for the general election. Political party leaders were accusing other parties on …show more content…
It is very sad to see such a united multi-racial country like Malaysia be condemned internationally. Now politics are finding it hard to win people’s vote due to racial and cultural problems. Malaysian people are living in fear of racial clash following the attacks on churches and rising orthodox Islamic tones in the country. I opine that by having multi races and religions, we Malaysian should be able to understand other races and religion apart from our own and avoid misunderstanding among each