As we celebrate our Malaysia Day, a day of unity, we are being
confronted with the biggest challenge to that unity. On that day thousands of
Malays in red shirts are to take to the streets to protest the rally by Bersih
2 weeks earlier that called for greater democracy, fair and clean elections,
freedom to dissent and most significant to demand the resignation of the Prime
Minister due to the numerous scandals surrounding him and his government.
While the rally by the red shirts
may be their democratic right but their aims to counter the Bersih which they
claim is Chinese - controlled is uncalled for at this time of great racial and
religious divide. The least we need now is a rally of one race against
another which is dangerous in a multiracial nation. After all the present
generation, regardless of our race, we are all Malaysians, with common
identity. goals and origin.
It is unfortunate that such
feelings are being aroused at a time when the PM and Umno President is
incriminated in major financial scandals involving billions of ringgit and
abuse of his power to stop a fair and independent investigation into the
alleged misappropriations. All the people want is greater accountability and
transparency in his dealings and that of his government.
As ordinary peace-loving citizens
we are extremely anxious, disturbed and upset by the red shirt rally tomorrow,
an auspicious day for all Malaysians as we celebrate the formation of Malaysia.
Let us not say or do anything to aggravate the situation further but
remain calm and pray for our nation, that our leaders will see the wisdom of
forging closer harmony and goodwill among one another and not further divide
our already polarised communities.We
must unite against all forms racism if we want to progress as a
nation.This is not an option but an obligation for each one us.
May God bless our nation. its
leaders and its people with wisdom, peace and unity
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