by Dr. Chen Man Hin
Raja Nazrin’s deep and superb insight and analysis of the country’s political situation makes him eligible to be personal adviser to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
This was demonstrated by his keynote address to students at the first Malaysian Student Leaders Summit 2007 on Sunday.
He deplored the lack of national unity and commented that “..yet, 50 years after Merdeka, we are still grappling with concerns about unity.”
This is happening because of the strains on unity by introducing a bumiputra policy in 1966, the NEP in 1970 and Islamic state during Dr Mahathir’s premiership.
To make matters worse, at the UMNO general assembly last year, the ultras rejected the concept of ‘bangsa malaysa’ and proposed the implementation of a ‘Malay agenda’ where Malays are conferred ‘ketuanan melayu’ status, while the rest are plain or ordinary Malaysians.
Then last month, the deputy prime minister heightened the unease amongst the people when he unilaterally announced that Malaysia was Islamic and not secular, claiming that the constitution did not state Malaysia was secular. This claim was contrary to the declaration by former prime ministers, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Tun Razak and Tun Hussein Onn that the Malaysian constitution was secular.
Raja Nazrin called on the students (and the people) to get a copy of the Constitution. He said “the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It guarantees the rights of every Malaysian. The integrity of that document must be protected at all cost.”
This is the constitution which is the basis of the “Social Contract” agreed on by our forefathers. The contract knows only citizens as Malaysians and not bumiputras and non-bumiputras.
There is no mention of an NEP except for an affirmative action clause in article 152 conferring special rights for indigenous ethnic communities without at the same time overriding the rights of other races.
The country needs to re-invent itself to return to a state of equilbrium where there is national unity, political equality, economic justice and religious freedom
Let us start with the advice by Raja Nazrin to respect and adhere to the Constitution.
#1 by ENDANGERED HORNBILL on Friday, 10 August 2007 - 9:29 am
khoyamliang Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 21: 31.54
“2008(12th GE) BN lost Kelantan, Terengganu , Perak and yes Malaysia due to Dr Nazrin’s involvement in politics.”
Hello, correction please.
2008(12th GE) BN lost Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Perak, Penang, Sabah and yes, lost their majority in Malaysia due to Dr Nazrin’s involvement in politics and supporting the opposition PKR/DAP/PAS.
Malaysians must now think BIG for the 2008 GE! Why keep the carcass of a dead dog like BN with squirming crawlies (worms) and filthy flies around!
#2 by ENDANGERED HORNBILL on Friday, 10 August 2007 - 9:38 am
Oh, by the way, Tun M, overcome by a sense of remorse and a desire to restore sanity to Malaysian politics, will probably repent of his era of wasted opportunities and vote for Anwar Ibrahim and the Opposition too.
Hello Tun, it’s better late than never to repent of the sorry mistake in appointing Pak Lah and Najib to helm the nation. At 80+, I guess humility before God must be a virtue. Those blokes you appointed are doing everything except ‘managing’ the country!
#3 by TheWrathOfGrapes on Friday, 10 August 2007 - 10:14 am
/// RealWorld Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 13: 59.24
Dear ReformWorld,
Obviously, you are unable to understand the difference between 231 and 50 years. ///
RealWorld and ReformMalaysia – I think both of you made the implicit assumption that things improved with the passage of time. This is not necessariiy so. Venice was the one of the greatest city on earth – what became of it. China was once the greatest country on earth. What happened? (though it is now slowly making up for the lost glory). And who can forget the mighty British Empire who conquered almost half the world including the US. And what happened to Britain in the intervening 231 years?
Obviously the US has made pretty good progress in the past 231 years – by most indictors, not just Obama. Has Malaysia made good progess in 50 years? Would another 50 years make it better or worse? Think!
Proton is only about 20 years old – and the apologiists have been saying that the protection given is still not enough. Would another 20 years turn it around, or will it mean more billions sunk? Think!
The NEP has been around for more than 30 years? Are the Malay MASSES better off? Would another 30 years make the Malays more competitive? Or make them more dependent? Think!
If Mugabe continues to run Zimbabwe, will more years given to him to rule the country be better or worse for Zimbabwe? Think!
If Kim Jong Il or his ilk continues to rule North Korea, would another 100 years be better or worse for North Korea?
#4 by RealWorld on Friday, 10 August 2007 - 10:43 am
“Here we are in the 21st century where 12 men have already landed on the moon and there are at least 5 rovers (from earth) sitting on Planet Mars we are still talking about how to suppress other ethnic groups, ketuanan Melayu,death sentence to be imposed on apostasy. You must be kidding. NIAMAH!!!” – AhPek
“NIAMAH”? Hello, my dear fellow Malaysian, there is no need to insult my mother just because I have a different opinion than yours. I believe you do have a mother too and we need to respect mothers.
#5 by undergrad2 on Friday, 10 August 2007 - 11:18 am
“I want to suggest that what Nazrin can do, particularly by virtue of his royal status and his well-liked personality, the combined manpower and resources of a PKR/DAP coalition will be able to deliver to the peoples of Malaysia.” Hornbill
Nazrin should consider abdicating his position as Raja Muda, Perak if he wants to assume a position as a politician or a socio-political activist. Otherwise his actions could precipitate another constitutional crisis. Already the Conference of Malay Rulers are facing off with the Prime Minister.
#6 by ReformMalaysia on Saturday, 11 August 2007 - 12:55 am
RealWorld :(August 9th, 2007 at 13: 59.24) “Obviously, you are unable to understand the difference between 231 and 50 years.
But I am curious, tell me then where is one country with no discrimination? Obviously, you are unable to understand the difference between 231 and 50 years.”
The different? After 231 year of USA is using 3G phones…after 50years Independence, Malaysian too can use 3G phones… and even sending an astronaut to the space…..So why on earth you think Malaysia would need 231 years to learn ho to treat its citizen fairly?
You think we need that long to chaNGE a barbaric mentality to civilised mentality?
As for your 2nd question on discrimination…. You mean it is ‘alright’ to steal or kill if you know someone else stealing of killing too?
#7 by RealWorld on Saturday, 11 August 2007 - 5:04 pm
ReformMalaysia,
Barbaric mentality? Can you tell me what ‘barbaric mentality’ is happening in Msia?
I didnt say that it is alright to steal/kill if another party is doing it. I said no matter what and where there will always be discrimination. Life is never gonna be fair. Suggest you read my posting again, carefully.
#8 by cg on Sunday, 12 August 2007 - 11:49 pm
Finally I see some light on Raja Nazrin, he indeed ought to be a celebrity. All the while I’ve been seeing the country going towards a worsen side. Now I’d rather we go back to the days when the country was ruled by Raja rather than the so called democratic or constitutional monarchy where we are today.
I support this brilliant great guy to be the next PM.
By the way, when is the next election? Planning to fly back to vote.