As Malaysia is now divided into two groups, one being Bumiputera and
others, while the other is the Chinese, it is tough for us to mention
anything without being labeled of being supporters of any groups.
When we explain on the rationality of the New Economic Policy and
Bumiputera rights, the Chinese would label it as racist despite of all
the facts given in the explanation. When the Chinese insisted on
defending Vernacular school, bumiputera protested because it only widen
racial gap. Even though the arguments are factual, the Chinese still
label those who went against vernacular schools as racist.
That is why, no one can really provide any opinion with no prejudice and
accused by many sides, unless the person are not Malaysians.
These 'outsiders' should not be agents of higher power that wishes to
control the world, instead, the 'outsider' should be those who are
really neutral.
One of them include Dr. Amy Chua, a law lecturer from Yale University.
She specializes in study of international trade transactions, law and
development, ethnic conflict, and globalization and the law.
Born in the Philippines, Dr. Chua is a Chinese from the descendants of
Hoklo which uses Hokkien dialect. She is raised in American after her
family migrated there.
Other than lecturing, Dr. Chua also published a few books, they include
World on Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred
and Global Instability. The book discusses about ethnic conflict in a
society which a big part of the economy is controlled by a dominant
minority ethnic.
The book is listed as the 'Best Seller' by New York Times and The Best
Books of 2003 by the Economist as well as The Highest Read of 2003 by
The Guardian.
In the book, Dr. Chua studied how globalisation and democracy since 1989
has been giving impact to the relationship between dominant minority
and the majority. In the study, Dr. Chua concluded that the New Economic
Policy introduced in Malaysia is the best for this country to ensure
stability.
She considered background and history or the source of economic
instability where it began since occupation. Those who occupied this
country had exploited the economy of the original population and at the
same time gave more chance to immigrants. This caused original
population to be left behind in all sorts of field until they have no
choice but to settle as farmers and coolie.
With that, she recognizes the New Economic Policy as the best way to
tighten economic disparity between races other than developing unity and
to wipe off poverty. The same policy also has proven that it had helped
Malaysia achieve political stability as well as strong economic
development. That is why, the New Economic Policy has been recognized
and supported by the World Bank.
We need to remember that Dr. Chua did not speak on behalf of the
Chinese, nor the government or even any races in Malaysia. She spoke as
an academician and provided arguments and opinions based on facts.
She also clearly would not gain anything for supporting any side, other than the profit of her book sales.
Thus, the Chinese who love to question the NEP or Bumiputera rights
should learn from this book. Put aside hate and pride of being in power
for a while.
For once, learn how to think, like a mature being. Do accept the fact
that NEP never cause any loss for the Chinese. It only helps other races
to also compete with the Chinese.
With the status of Chinese which is far forward in the country's
economy, the Chinese couldn't possibly get left behind. So, what is
wrong with win-win?
It is now time for the Chinese to think like civilized men where living is not about material things. Don't SJKC teach all this?
Malaysian Chinese should make Dr. Amy Chua's book as their reference to
understand the economic scenario in Malaysia before they demand for
everything. Learn how to be polite and pick up some tolerance, just like
any other normal being.
Are the Chinese willing to destroy the country just so that they can get suck out all the profit in Malaysia?
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Too late ...
We are taking back what is rightly ours. And we are not sharing it with the Chinese.
Agreed that all races in most urban areas may be overindulged, but please please please ... reach out to poorer people in rural areas. NEP originally is for the needy irrespective of race..but regrettably abused to benefit the crony by the Powers that be. THAT'S HOW INDECENT IT HAS BECOME.
Fair-minded people like Tengku..please please please help. NEP FOR THE NEEDY AND NOT THE CRONY.
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