Another blow for inter-racial harmony

Sad day for inter-religious harmony

It is another sad day in the history of our nation. Takaful Malaysia has called on Muslims not to greet Hindus Happy Deepavalli.Is it a surprise? No definitely not. We know it is coming but did not expect it to be so fast and not from an official from the Muslim business community. Such statements would normally come from over enthusiastic upcoming politicians.

What is more frightening is that none of the top leaders dare come with strong condemnation of this official who has gone overboard in issuing such directive to his staff. It is a very serious matter but being treated in such a trivial manner.

The trend towards Islamisation started in the seventies when Muslim girls have to wear the “tudung” in the name of religion. Since then there was no turning back and slowly but surely rules were introduced in the name of religion. The Muslims were segregated from non-Muslims by their strict dress code. Even for sporting activities they were not allowed to adorn the standard sports attire.

Then came the issue of “halal”.Muslims would not consume the food prepared by non-Muslim friends however close they may be. Today they refuse to visit their non-Muslim friends at their homes.
Common celebrations like “kongsi-raya” and “deepa-raya” are now forbidden as they are considered “ haram”.

Non-Muslim places of worship are not allowed near the vicinity of mosques and suraus.Some of these temples and churches which were there for more than a century were demolished or recited to less prominent places to “hide” them from the sight of Muslims.

What is in store for the future of the inter-ethnic relations in our multi-racial and multi-religious country which we claim is a model nation for the world? Definitely it is not going to stop here and we all are only too familiar that anything is possible in our bolehland.

Where are our leaders? Why aren’t they saying nor doing anything to stop the progression of religious fanatism and deviationism?

We are already been classified as infidels and should not be taken by surprise, if in the near future, we are told that talking to infidels is haram. Following that a time will come that the sight of infidels will also be haram. It may be a polite way of asking us to leave. Then where are we to go?


Dr.Chris Anthony