I am again compelled to pen a few words here with the hope that Malaysians who are truly patriotic and are indeed colour-blind as far as race and creed are concerned would come together to fuel the wind of change which is needed to save our country from destruction by the ill-intentions of racists and bigots and hypocrites, and to fan the flame of love and peace for the country.

What has become of our dear country? Wither Malaysia going? As long as there are no clean and clear affirmative answers which could serve the needs of our country and its people, the nation would not be in peace and harmony, essential conditions for the progress and growth of the country.

The perception and prognosis for the nation now is indeed one of doom and gloom. All clear and right thinking Malaysians and observers would agree. It is not the intention to fan racial hatred and to create tension or to run down the country that opinions are given here. On the reverse it is with a sense of duty and love that thoughts are made known so that fellow countrymen could reflect on the current situation and come together as one to do the necessary.

The silent majority simply cannot afford to remain silent any more.
One cannot be blamed for wanting to right the wrong. There cannot be room for narrow and race based politicking. Not any more. The citizenry cannot be hoodwinked and mislead any more. Enough is enough.

Religious and racial cards cannot be allowed to be played any more. We Malaysians cannot afford to be divided and ruled by policies and approaches which are archaic and obsolete. We have to be open and receptive to equal treatment and fair policies. Don’t be mislead and affected by narrow battle cries that your race and religion and individual rights are going to be drowned and usurped by others other than your own. Come on guys, you cannot be that gullible, can you?

There are more than enough in Malaysia for all to partake in. There are politicians and hypocrites who are always exploiting issues, especially religious and communal ones, to divide the people to perpetuate their own influence, power and control. They always have reasons and ulterior motives, and the citizenry are more often than not the victims. We should demand fairness and transparency from them all the time, so that none is left behind. With that, unnecessary suspicion and prejudice would not stand a chance to rear their ugly heads. And the elected representatives would not have the chance to play dirty cards any more.

Dear friends, we have come a long way since the days of Independence; and an even longer way when our forefathers converged in this frontier to seek out new possibilities and meanings to life. This is the land we all call home. Being the settlers of this nation, we should treat each other as family – indeed the Malaysian family. We are not enemies. We sink or swim together. It only makes sense that we move as one people. United we stand, divided we fall.

I appeal to all to respect one another, irrespective of ethnic origins, religions or political inclinations. Though we can differ in those, our intention would always be for the betterment of the country. Political parties and politics cannot be race based any more as communal and sectarian issues are bound to be raised and played to the detriment of the citizenry. We cannot afford to allow ourselves to be divided by racial and religious sentiments. Let’s transcend those narrow confines and move progressively forward. With mutual respect for one another’s inclination and beliefs. Together let’s move forward to achieve our dreams, individually and collectively.