One Malaysia Concept
The IMalaysia concept
which was promoted by the Prime Minister of Malaysia,Najib Razak, is basically
the continuation of the many attempts by all former leaders of Malaysia to
bring the people of this country together, not only to live in peace but to strive
towards a common goal. The common goal is of course to live in harmony
regardless of whatever their race or
denomination is.
The major races of
Malaysia are Malays, Chinese and Indians. There are also countless numbers of
other ethnics who were already living on the land long before the arrival of
the chinese and Indians. It is because of this rich tapestry of its people that
made this land both beautiful and interesting. Bringing these groups together
and urging them towards a common goal is not easy. Thus, the concept of
1Malaysia whereby all races must regard themselves as an important component of
this dream and should treat his or her fellow countryman as equal. Everything
on this land is shared.
However, there are
feelings that the positions of the Malays who lived and ruled this land long
before the other races will eventually be eroded. Even the enlightened section
of the Malays who are well-educated and
well-travelled felt squeamish about the concept. On the other hand the concept
does not mean anything to the non-Malays because of the government's insistence
on maintaining the special position of the Malays.
Thus, it is against
this uncertain and sometimes fickle background that the Prime Minister promoted
the concept. Be that as it may
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