Yes I bet you’re having a slight smile now. Must I say that I have been impressed by your blog. And I got more excited knowing that youre currently residing in New Zealand, though it was rather short-lived when you said it was Auckland instead hehe. Anyhow, you might know that the Bersatu Games is coming up. If you decided to go, I would be keen to meet up in Palmerston. Just find me there under the tag of Ahmal – UMNO Wellington. No worries purely casual. I just like the idea of random stangers with common interests. My facebook comes with the email. Hope to be hearing from you.

Have a good one Michelle

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regards

It’s good to read a blog by someone who is serious about being a Malaysian. But I despair when I read the negative comments that you receive. These people must realise that it is not an impossibility for us Malaysians to change.

I’ve not read all the comments, but I have lived in UK and USA and have really involved myself in getting to know those countries. I can say that Malaysia shares problems in racism with these countries too. But one must also remember that things there weren’t as it is now. There were racial riots there too. But what differentiate the English and Americans was their commitment to change and improve their lot regardless of where they came from.

We can begin with you are people like you. But remember as individuals we must be firm in changing peoples attitude, even if it is one’s spouse, family members, etc. I know as I consistently do so with family members to open up their eyes.

Anyway, keep on being positive as I personally see the potential for this change. You are still young to be able to enjoy true racial harmony.

By the way, if you are in NZ, how did you know the FRUs were at Amcorp Mall?

Cheers.
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Thank you for your very kind words of encouragement.

To answer your question, I received SMSes from friends in KL. And the blogs are very up-to-date with the events.

I just wanna add something to what George have said.
Well i am not against his views nor am i supporting him 100%. Its Just tht i wanna add a different view. Few years back (recalling – may not be 100% facts)i was reading a book about human behavior. This book contains findings on studies carried out on how human behave. Human in general cannot be alone.. So they move in a grouop.(Move, stay) So in order to fit in a group, the induvidual will have certain special qualities. Its very obvious tht even in a school class room, u will have the smart group, the quite group, the loud group, the nasty group,and so on. so thats just a class room . in a society… the group become diferent. Those who can afford group, those who cant afford group.. The hip group, the untouchebles.. and the list will go on

Like we r here .. the group that wanna see Malaysia move for better. So the sure to be a group out there who think otherwise.
We humans r naturaly group oriented spicies. Its actually the group activity to outshine the other ( we don realise it – but we r doin it )

So, my point is .. as long as we are humans.. we will go with our natural behaviour .. But since we have a chance .. we can choose to be in a group thts suits us. In malaysia, we can deny racial issues.. but the fact is it will go on .. We will still be classed and grouped for identification . we will be marked to be recognised.. Can we abolish this??? i don think so…
JUST A VIEW
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Thanks Devan. It’s a fair comment. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with ‘classification’, as you call it. It defines who we are and who our ancestors were. My argument is only that it NOT be used to discriminate against.

This basic question to test whether you are true Malaysian or prone to
be racist is by answering the basic questions:-

1. Do u have any close friend other than your own ethnic friend? Do
you take efforts to understand their culture?
2. When people from different race quarrel (let say without knowing
what are they quarreling), do you think is a race issue or their
personal problem?
3. When you choose your leader, is race your criteria/s?
4. When you buy certain products or services, you based on the product
or service quality rather than race of people behind it? Ie if you are
sick and visit doctor, what criteria you choose for the doctor? is
race your consideration?
5. Do u agree that income tax and blood donation department are only
department in Malaysia where race is never a criteria for the
customer? Do u think other government departments should follow this
principle and why?

If you have a close friend from other ethic, try to understand their
culture,and do not feel offended when your race involved in quarrel
with other races, choose leader based on leadership not race based,
buy product or service based on the quality and after sales service.
Never choose a doctor based on his/her race. 100% agree and realised
that this 2 departments (income tax and blood bank) never practise
race discrimination and believe other government departments should
follow this principle….

I believed at least you are TRUE MALAYSIAN!

I m very curious how many of you under this truely Malaysian category?
Please raise up you hand

Thank you!

was there 3 months back for a month surveying the market but the global crisis currently is not encouraging. hence, the 12 months duration and to earn enough points for my EOI.

no matter what, i will forever a malaysian.

good luck on your studies. i’m just a tad one level below your profession.

BTW, found you in Din’s blog with the eye catching New Zealand title right after your name.
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Good luck with your application. All the best.

was there 3 months back for a month surveying the market but the global crisis currently is not encouraging. hence, the 12 months duration and to earn enough points for my EOI.

no matter what, i will forever a malaysian.

good luck on your studies. i’m just a tad one level below your profession.

We are criss-crossing each other in cyber space hehe Am trying to look for your email address but cannot seem to find it anywhere in your blog.

Apologies from this old lady here…could you please send me your email address and then I can send you the article that has the poem?

Thanks!

cheers
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Hahaha, this is too funny. I JUST left my email address on your blog, no less than 2 minutes ago! We’re definitely criss-crossing!