AUGUST 31 — Every year, as the nation comes together on the 31st of August, Malaysians from all walks of life, young and old alike, chant “MERDEKA! MERDEKA! MERDEKA!” as we...
AUGUST 31 — Every year, as the nation comes together on the 31st of August, Malaysians from all walks of life, young and old alike, chant “MERDEKA! MERDEKA! MERDEKA!” as we sing along to Sudirman Arshad’s epicHowever, of late there has been a rise in hate speech, racial prejudices and religious intolerance shared widely on social media and as an MP for over 30 years, I have witnessed the rise of extremism, radicalism and militant-type ideology spread all over the world including Malaysia.
Youngsters need to be equipped with political education, and must be allowed to have open discussions on politics, history and culture. There has to be a greater awareness of law and order and the Federal Constitution and more conversation on the rule of law. I recall the five points of the Rukunegara that is 53 years old this year on its message of unity and harmony as the cornerstone of a progressive, successful and stable Malaysia. We must ensure that we reflect on the words and remind ourselves that we are Malaysian first and Malay, Chinese, Indian, Sikh, Kadazan, Iban, Dayak, Orang Asli and Orang Asal after.
Malaysia is our home and we must invest all our resources to safeguard our Rukunegara and our unity from all threats of extremism, radicalism and fanaticism to preserve a glorious Malaysia for the generation of our children and for their children and for them to carry on this torch.
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