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| These days, the idea of Ketuanan Melayu is going bankrupt, sinking with the bahtera merdeka. It works only for Malay robber barons who wish to plunder the nation by silencing the masses and using the ideological state apparatuses at their disposal. Dr. Azly Rahman dr.azly.rahman@gmail.com "Therefore, the rakyat must unite and never raise issues regarding Malay rights and special privileges because it is If it comes from the Biro Tatanegara (BTN), I can understand the confusion. But this is from a royal house. Comments (44)  ... written by Flex65, May 28, 2008 10:13:28 Put everything to a simple prospective. A father sign a contract 50 years ago and expect the grandchildren to honour the contract now? Even TDM and his son have different view, his son did not resign from UMNO. Even for a simple resignation from a party, father and son have different opinion, how to expect us to have the same view as our fore fathers when it come to matters of our livelihood? You ask TDM to resign on behalf of his son and I will honour the deal agreed by my fore fathers. report abuse disagree 2 agree 27 ... written by batsman, May 28, 2008 10:15:53 Special rights must never be based on race or genetics. This is sinful and creates unsolvable problems. Special rights however may recognise history, culture and institutions. These make Malaysia unique and are positive, not negative. These gives Malaysia its identity together with the culture and institutions of other nationalities. This gives Malaysia its national pride and unity. report abuse disagree 2 agree 23 ... written by expat70, May 28, 2008 10:17:50 I totally agree. This is a very powerful appeal to all Malaysians by a very learned man - A Truely Malaysian brother and Son of Malaysian Soil. I think Dr. Azly should mention our Malaysian fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters as well as foreigners who had given their lives during WW II and the Emergency that followed, so that we can live in relative peace and prosperity today. report abuse disagree 0 agree 57 ... written by batsman, May 28, 2008 10:18:50 Treating each other right means not negating each others' culture and identity. This means respecting each others' institutions, characteristics and culture - even "weaknesses". Do not compare with a one-upmanship motive. report abuse disagree 1 agree 9 ... written by technoboy, May 28, 2008 10:40:30 There will be no supremacy if one cannot stand on their own to compete on a level playing field, is waving the keris a form of supremacy? report abuse disagree 0 agree 25 ... written by indianputra, May 28, 2008 10:49:14 Even after the disasterous March 8 GE, the UMNO has not learnt a lesson. It is important for any Government that rules Malaysia to understand that the rakyat, irrespective of racial origin has woken up from a deep slumber and requesting to be a Malaysian and enjoy the benefits of being a total Malaysian. The race politics are over and has no more place in Malaysia. Indians, Malays, Chinese and other races in Malaysia have to be one entity. The more anyone tries to use racial politics will be swept aside by the current paradigm of Malaysians. report abuse disagree 0 agree 19 ... written by skc, May 28, 2008 10:50:22 Dear Dr. Azly, Ah I think you are beginning to see the other side of the coin, Human will always treat you as right as you treat them, and perception is more important then true. report abuse disagree 1 agree 12 ... written by Arubin, May 28, 2008 10:52:22 Ketuanan Melayu, eh? Well, my race is superior to yours. Its the Human Race. All skin colors inclusive. report abuse disagree 0 agree 14 ... written by asguard, May 28, 2008 12:31:01 Well... judge for yourself... after 50 year independence... see contrast of which is better? Under British rule or now... ? report abuse disagree 0 agree 7 ... written by Eskay Lim, May 28, 2008 12:42:48 I fully agree that all Malaysian citizens should have special rights too.... considering the length of time we have been living in this country. My great,great grandfather was a "Chinese junk" captain who sailed from Southern China to Yangkong (Burma) and back carrying goods on his trading trips but made stops at Melaka & Penang. It was on one of his stops at Melaka that he met, fell in love and married a "nonya". This lady, who spoke only Malay, was a descendant of a court-maiden who was forced to followed the Chinese Princess Hang Li PO to Melaka to marry a Malay sultan. So this newly married couple set up family in Melaka and later moved to stay in Penang. I am a 5th generation "baba" and my direct family has reached the 8th generation in this land that we called "my country". Don't you agree that people like us deserve to have special rights too? report abuse disagree 0 agree 19 ... written by Msian 2, May 28, 2008 13:05:04 Well thought & written. Unfortunately most M'sian politicians think so narrowly and corrupt themselves about their self interests, use race, religion & royalty to justify their loyalty. Hopefully the GE12 results serves as a wake-up call for our politicians to think more about country & the resourcefulness of all M'sians to forge ahead. Its time our leaders have the guts to do the right thing & move away from racial policies to one of respect for Malaysians in all their day to day activities & policies. report abuse disagree 0 agree 6 ... written by VIPER, May 28, 2008 13:54:49 Dear mymastermind79 Your definition of bumiputera is wrong. its got nothing to do with religion. So what if malaysia is declared an islamic country. It doesn't stop you from performing ur religious rights. its just a label. report abuse disagree 2 agree 1 ... written by VIPER, May 28, 2008 13:57:59 my mastermind79 However I do agree with you on the house and education issues. report abuse disagree 0 agree 1 ... written by expat70, May 28, 2008 15:04:45 I am thorough bred 3 generation non- muslim Malaysian citizen. There was no way that I could have been awarded a scholarship for my tertiary education by the government. Instead I was awarded a British study grant for my six years of tertiary education in a university in London. Now I am a full fletched expat professional. Five years after I had first arrived in the UK, I was given a permanent resident status. Ten years later I was entitled for British citizenship. Fifteen years later, I was recommended for the appointment as a Magistrate which carried the title of Justice of Peace. Being young and adventurous, I was accepted into the British Territorial Army as a senior ranking officer. Sometimes I often ask myself where should my loyal be - to my motherland who had not given me any rights and opportunities because of my race and religion or to my adopted country who had given me so much, who had provided me with tertiary and professional education, loyalty to a country who had provided me the ladder sturdy in life, to a country who had made me feel wanted, or my loyalty to a country who give equal rights to all and basically careless the colour of my skin of my religious affinity. It is really sad to see a lot of Malaysians who had to leave the country because of the RIGHTS that we do not have. My hope is that Malaysians of all races will be free from this age old prejudice. Martin Luter Kings in his famous words at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial said - “ I have a dream that one day …………..we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith, we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith, we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day “. Tribute to All My Freedom Seeking Malaysians report abuse disagree 0 agree 42 ... written by JJFoo, May 28, 2008 15:18:27 Dear Dr. Azly Rahman, What you have written (bunga-bunga) is quite difficult for me to comprehend but I do agree with the title of you article “All Malaysian have special right”. That “special right” I see is the very simple “human right” asking only equality and fairness as you would wish the person standing next to you would endow to you or your children or to the one you care or love, in return the same is expected from you toward the others. Any person who advocates “special right” for a certain group or community is the very person you have be very careful about, that person is a “sucker” who do not believe in equality and fairness. In no time that “sucker” would demand for “special right” for himself from within the very group or community he is fighting for. Every Malaysian have that special "human" right. report abuse disagree 0 agree 8 ... written by mambogan, May 28, 2008 16:58:03 Dear Dr.Azly..... referring to our rights. we do realize our rights but its still left unquestionable. how are we gonna own that. am 30, this year and at least hope that my next generation is able to own that feeling. it's to obvious that even that "special right" not all malays too owns that. only cronies have that possession. even though am a non-muslim, what can i expect from the government when even MIC has gone on turbulence. one knows that every malaysian that's born in malaysia is eligible to their rights but what rights we have. except for casting our votes indeed. the bi-standards have instill frustration and anger among most malaysian regardless or race and religion. it's time for a paradigm and got to watch where this leads us...with Pakatan Rakyat.....Cheers report abuse disagree 0 agree 6 ... written by kavidibaku, May 28, 2008 17:14:44 Is bumi special right halal dari sisi islam? report abuse disagree 0 agree 5 ... written by Samanyan, May 28, 2008 20:04:47 Dear Dr. Azly, I am a retired non-bumi, non-muslim citizen of this country I have some thoughts to share here. I do not think the non-bumis in malaysia are questioning the special rights of the malays. What is being questioned is, "is the implementation fair and in the interest of the country?". For example:- i). Why have matriculation exams which are widely considered sub-standard, used for the malay students? The modus operanti of this system has a thousand loopholes and leaks, and is blatantly incompatible with globally accepted per-university examination standards. What is the problem? Is it because bumi students can not study as well as the non-bumis? If that is the case would it not be better to prod and punish them into performing better, rather than to shout "melayu boleh" and gloriously lead them in the path of mediocrity with sub-standard exams and bonus marks? ii). How many licences must be given to a malay entreprenuer before he learns his lesson and come on par with the others? The country does not have the money to mollycoddle incompetence, inefficiency and blatant laziness. In less than 10 years it is stated that the country will run out of petrol. And in this 10 years our population would have gone up by another 5.5 to 6.5 million. Shouldn't our emphasis be on providing jobs for all the additional people who come on stream in the employment scene. Why are we then wasting our time with individuals who do not have what it takes to "cut it" in business, by giving out licences and opportunities again and again to the same people? iii). India is a poor country, but it manages to export 80,000 engineers a year for the lucarative employment markets of US and Europe. Malaysia is a much more well to do country, but can our educational institutions produce a fraction of the quality personell that India can produce? Why not? For how long do you think the world order is going to be the same as it is today? Education wise china too is moving at a tremendous speed. The one big hinderance the chinese have had all these while was their lack of English. But, with the introduction of English in standard one about 8 years ago, it is only a matter of time before the chinese join the indians and others in a global challenge for jobs. In such an environment can we, malaysians stand any where near the competition? If the answer is a resounding NO, then what is meaning of 'KETUANAN THIS or KETUANAN THAT' ???? Isn't it a case of a frog under a coconut shell ?? report abuse disagree 0 agree 33 ... written by DOITNOW, May 28, 2008 20:27:42 Dr Azly, you are absolutely correct. The supposedly 'social contract' was valid for that period 50 years ago, and relevant to that period in our history. From then, many generations of Malaysians have been raised, and today it is highly out of place, irrelevant and incorrect to continue invoke that quid pro quo. The Malaysia that we have all built together is from the sweat, sufferings and tears of all races, and by definition and contribution, EVERYONE should be treated as equal citizens of this nation. Of course there will always be economic issues that need to be addressed, and these issues are pervasive and should not be viewed from an ethnic perspective. The Malays need to decouple the citizenship rights from these economic issues. The other races dont have a problem to stride ahead and prosper the nation and its people without any identification to race and religion. report abuse disagree 1 agree 9 ... written by abzy, May 29, 2008 02:39:13 The story goes of an Lady who has a son and later came two more boys in his house adopted by her. The Lady adopted the two boys as they were wondering nearby her house. the elder son being the boss always made a bossy appearances to the two boys and the two quietly just follow. for years the other two boys were very faithful to their adopted mother. While the real son was lazing around as usual bossing with the two boys. The elder of the two boys was strong and hardworking and the younger one was playful but also hardworking but was a little weak. As time flies the three boys grew up. The 2nd son was a handworker bought many luxuries into the house . he helped rebuild the house and also contributed abundantly working towards the betterment of the family so did the 3rd son in his own way. The real son also worked hard but same time always mentions t the other two how he is the real son and there are adopted after all. But the unfortunate part was the mother also played favorite and endowed his real son with all the earning also from the other two sons. WE ARE MALAYSIANS!!!! And above that all human are created equal by god and hence we should treat all citizens equally. I do believe that one of the communities was here in this land before the others but correct me if I am wrong here.. but wasn’t the arabs Indian and Chinese traders who came in here first at Malacca to trade and thus helping the creation of the Malaccan Sultanate. The Sultans from neighboring Indonesia came in and put up the whole sultanate thing in Melaka.. Lets see the Orang Asli Given the Special Special Extra Special Mega Power Rights here instead… Maaf jikalau tersalah Bahasa terkasar bicara wsalam report abuse disagree 0 agree 8 ... written by RFernandez, May 29, 2008 04:43:44 The GE12 has proven quite clearly this nation does not only exist because of Ketuanan Melayu, there are components within our nation like 3rd & 4th generation non-Malays who aspire to raise their children with all the benefits of nationhood. I am a 3rd generation Malaysian non-Malay, I have no other nation which I can call home except Malaysia. So what about my children and their children, will they continue to be enslaved by this social contract assumed to be signed by my fore fathers? Certainly not and I will not let that happen, the only way I can let this be known is through the ballot box. This is what the non-Malays did in the last GE12, stop politics along racial or religious lines for good and this nation will prosper well. report abuse disagree 0 agree 2 ... written by vistar, May 29, 2008 23:16:58 Ketuanan Melayu is no longer relevant to current globalization era. Gen-Y no longer need your poison ivy via education. We know how to seek information, analyse and make the optimum decision. Ketuanan Melayu is merely a tool for those corrupted moron to influence other to maintain their seat. Thanks to those concept, Melayu still left far back from where it supposed to be in DEB, NEP, WAWASAN 2020 or VISION 2057 (never heard about this. Melayu now exactly like in folkfore 'Angan Angan Mat Jenin'. report abuse disagree 0 agree 2 ... written by SUV, May 30, 2008 14:11:49 ketuanan melyu ke,cina ke,hindu ke,semua ni falsehood,semua ni menentang prisip prinsip prinsip supreme... kehaprakan spt ni sedang "dinaikkan" supaya boleh dihapus keluar... report abuse disagree 0 agree 1 ... written by jamal_vita, May 30, 2008 21:45:20 everyone has equal rights in this nation, the best minds need to be tapped to bring our nation to greater height weather he is Malay, chinese, indian. report abuse disagree 0 agree 5 ... written by hellosunshine, May 31, 2008 09:13:14 I'm a 3rd generation non-Malay and from schooldays until I started working, I did not object to special rights for Malays to help them catch up with the non-Malays but I draw the line when neighboring foreigners came over during the last 20 years or so and are given citizenship easily as Malays with special rights to boot. What Ketuanan are they talking about? Bugis? Minangkabau? Achenese? Batak? Javanese? Or Filipino? report abuse disagree 0 agree 5 ... written by zhugeliang, June 01, 2008 01:48:37 Malaysia has just started to come out from the ashes after 50 years in the Dark Ages... report abuse disagree 0 agree 4 ... written by Crankshaft, June 01, 2008 20:27:05 Like some of the other commenters, I am also a non-Muslim Malaysian whose ancestors have been living in Malaysia for over 6 generations. Recently, I overhead one of my Malay colleagues mention that his "kampong" had been hit by an earthquake. Shocked, I asked where. He mentioned some place in Indonesia. Only then I realised that many of the Chinese and Indians living in Malaysia have stronger roots than the Malays who claim to be indigenous people whose origin is Malaysia. I have no desire to be considered bumiputera, however, much less receive special rights. In fact, I am surprised that Malays willingly accept these "rights" without considering what an insult it actually is on their intelligence and capabilities. I'm also sure many are not aware that this force of "special rights" down their throat has led to their inferiority complex, and thus the need to call for "ketuanan melayu". report abuse disagree 0 agree 5 ... written by Angel, June 01, 2008 23:10:38 As a Malaysian I have always wondered why some Malaysians were more equal than others when I was growing up. I felt that I was born in this country and will probably die here as well, so why the double standard. I would not want this for my children and grand children as well. I had a hard time explaining to my school going children the realities of life, living in this country as to why some are more equal than others. Common sense today, in this day and age, tells us that this should no longer be the case. They could not understand why as I did when I was growing up. This was not a positive picture I wanted to paint to them of their homeland!! In fact, I would think if I was a Maly I would feel insulted as though I could not make it on my own. Even if I did, people would think it is because of my 'privileges'. Not on my own steam. So, I sympathise with the modern hard working and capable Malays in Malaysia. I was glad to note that in the last general election there were many young people involved. This was a marked change of things being different and in so doing it did make a difference and brought about different results. It means that our young are now prepared to stay and do something about the situation instead of running away to 'greener pastures.' If the reforms we hope to see comes through we can also expect to see an exodus back of the intellectuals and brains that have been drained out of Malaysia all these years. Definitely we can then look forward to a better Malaysia for the good of the whole!! report abuse disagree 0 agree 9 ... written by Raisuri, June 02, 2008 09:50:16 Totally agree.I think Malaysia also have special right on us.Malaysia have right to have all citizens speak, write, and read fluently in national language.Malaysia have right to hear all its citizens sing national anthem fluently and sincere.Ask ourselves, do we already fulfill this right to Malaysia?.This is only basic right for our motherland.However, the reality is very disappointed.Most of us not yet able to fulfill this right.Including some ADUN and Menteri. report abuse disagree 4 agree 2 ... written by monstercat, June 03, 2008 04:46:09 Raisuri, if the non-malays were fluent in BM & sing Negaraku sincerely the govt would give the non-malays fair treatment based on merit in education & job opportunities? report abuse disagree 0 agree 2 ... written by monstercat, June 03, 2008 04:51:58 How can u expect the non-malays to have a sense of belonging when they are reminded nearly everyday that their skin colour & religions do not comply to what the nation should be. Look at the immigrants in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK etc. No doubt racism do occur but these govts do not have a "social contract" that hinders the newly accepted citizens' progress. report abuse disagree 0 agree 5 ... written by semajbrooke, June 04, 2008 02:57:17 Raisuri, as I remembered it, I scored an A in SPM for Bahasa Melayu. Does that make me "more" Malaysian than those (including Malays) that did not score an A? Was I better at fulfilling my "right"? In fact, I can even speak Mandarin (including a few of it's dialects). In which case, I think I am an even more complete Malaysian. Afterall, we were told that Malaysia is a potpurri of cultures. And that's what makes Malaysian. But when it comes to language, why Malay suddenly take precedence? Or is this the case of the belacan overpowering the garlic? report abuse disagree 0 agree 2 ... written by semajbrooke, June 04, 2008 03:00:08 Only people with Special Needs require Special Rights. To be classified as requiring special needs simply because of my parentage - is rather patronising to say the least. report abuse disagree 0 agree 3 ... written by samyraj, June 04, 2008 09:49:23 It's time for the change. All Malaysian should be treated equaly regardless of race, religion and color of skin. All Malaysian are bumiputra of Malaysia. The Gov't should abolish teh quota system in all sectors, such as University intakes, PSD scholarship, Housing price and so on. There a lot things to be change and this is the right time for those to take place. report abuse disagree 0 agree 3 ... written by Raisuri, June 04, 2008 11:47:30 Dear My Friends, You'll get what you give from Malaysia.But unfortunately you'll never get fair treatment from Politicians.Sadly, all people around the world are facing the same problem.Malay, Chinese,Indian and etc never have fair treatment here.Is not about Government and us, but Malaysia and us.Do you think that we already deserve to call Bangsa Malaysia With these current conditions.We have three versions most of everything.It is good for some extend.But, I do not think these will bring about Bangsa Malaysia.I believe that language is the most basic qualification to determine his or her Bangsa.This basic qualification applied around the world.However, what happen in Malaysia now is not Malaysian fault, but Malaysian politicians(including Malay, Chinese,Indian) from 1-5 PM period.There is no serious,effective,and sincere method to unite Malaysian. Finally, do you think that we Malaysian(Malay,Chinese,Indian,Sabahan,serawakian,Orang asli,etc)love each other well as promoted on TV.The answer is no otherwise GOMEN do not have to promote on this). WE ARE JUST THE VICTIM OF THE MISLEADING OF POLITICIANS.MALAYSIA WILL NEVER DO INJUSTICE TO YOU,BUT POLITICIANS WILL DO.ONLY YOU WILL KNOW THAT YOU ARE BANGSA MALAYSIA OR NOT.IS IN YOUR HEART.EVERYBODY HERE DESERVE TO BE BANGSA MALAYSIA report abuse disagree 0 agree 2 ... written by Limang, June 08, 2008 01:20:30 "Malaysia is a land of immigrant." - how right you are, Dr. Azly! The Malays themselves as a tribe originates from Yunnan, Southern China. Sometimes in human history, thousands of years ago, several different tribes migrated south to Vietnam, ending in Indonesia. Many Malays also re-migrated to Malaya from Indonesia. So in reality, we are all immigants. The real and earliest inhabitants of Malaya are the Aslis, who according to some research, originates from Africa. Hence, their similarities to African features. If you go to Yunnan in China today, you can see a lot of similarities between the Malays, Ibans, Kadazans, etc, ranging from culture, language, music, arts, food, etc. Since we are all immigrants, (some earlier and some later), why must there be such terrible and unjust discrimination among us as bumis ad non-bumis? What glory is there in this? Glory is not in one's race but one's life and achievement! Also the discrimination as Muslims or nonMuslims is also most uncalled for and unIslamic. Allah says in the Qur'an that He created all mankind as one. So to discriminate against another coummnity on account of religious beliefs is going against Allah. All such discriminations have no benefit except to foster hatred and resentment. And as long as such discrimination exist, you can have all the NS camps you want, it will not work, as long as there is one group that preaches domination over other groups and threatens to use violence. I call on the Malays to think deeply on what Confucius says: DO NOT DO UNTO OTHERS WHAT YOU DO NOT WISH OTHERS TO DO UNTO YOU. Remember, as long as you discriminate and threaten others, you yourself will always be threatened and discriminate too. It is the law of karma and the unviverse. report abuse disagree 0 agree 7 ... written by Angel, June 08, 2008 18:17:36 So, even if the Orang Aslis are immigrants, why the favouritism of one race over another? We are all EQUAL and if anything the Aslis are the true 'sons of the soil' yet they are not making so much noise or claiming anything. This is like the story of the Arab and the Camel. Eventually the Camel gets the tent and kicks the poor Arab out! report abuse disagree 0 agree 6 ... written by kclim2, June 10, 2008 20:22:58 why do the malay have to talk about their rights all the time? Their rights have been enscrined in the constitution and cannot be questioned. what we are talking about is the constitutional rights of the non malays as enscrined it the constitution! report abuse disagree 1 agree 2 ... written by kclim2, June 14, 2008 21:24:09 Why do the malay have to talk about their rights all the time? are they so insecure? Their rights have been enscrine in the constitution and cannot be question. No one is questioning their rights. what we want is the rights of the non malays as enscrine in the constitution is to be respected report abuse disagree 0 agree 3 ... written by shiokguy, June 21, 2008 02:37:04 ** Yeah I don't either ** As a Malaysian who believes in a social contract based on the notion that 'all Malaysians are created equal', I do not understand the 'royal statement'. With due respect! I belief the text are prepared.. My great Grand parents has a social contract, Not my Grand Parent, My Parent, Not ME, not my children! We are born Malaysian Just like everyone else. Wake up! Shiok Guy http://shiokguy.blogspot.com/ PS: Visit my blog for some Shiok Political, Social and Economic view report abuse disagree 0 agree 0 ... written by Tambunan Boy, June 26, 2008 18:15:28 Yes while we are sleeping and arguing about our rights, the Philipines bastards have started to claim Sabah again!! read this website!! http://www.royalsulu.com/about.html report abuse disagree 0 agree 0 ... written by johnT, July 08, 2008 23:39:31 Malay and Chinese are actually brothers or cousin brothers, Because During the ming dynasty the chinese emperor send princess hang li poh and follow by thousand of her dayang to married the Melaka Sultan and melaka people. If we don't believe we can check DNA looking for the Y cromosom report abuse disagree 1 agree 0 Write comment This content has been locked. You can no longer post any comment. You must be logged in to a comment. Please register if you do not have an account yet. |
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The right to freedom of speech, freedom to gather, freedom of religion, freedom of choice...right to quality education and a competent health system, right to an honest and open government etc etc. Rights and freedoms in almost every form have been taken away from Malaysians of all races
Your parents, your religion, your government and your businessmen all conspire to take away all your rights and freedoms leaving a society that is seen as completely malleable.
As a nation you began to wake up on March 8 but you still have a long way to go