Mariam Mokhtar 8th April 2014
OUTSPOKEN: The
investigations into MH370 have thrown the country’s credibility to the dogs.
The latest revelation that the final words exchanged between the cockpit and
the control tower are different from the version reported three weeks ago is
the final straw. What else is wrong?
The contradictory statements are bad. The mismanagement and mishandling are terrible, but more shocking are the Malaysians who are still in denial, and who maintain we are doing a marvellous job.
How long will it take for these people to realise how bad things are in Malaysia? What will they do when the bubble bursts? Will they wake up when they or their loved ones are caught in a similar situation, or will they just say, “It is God’s will”?
Perhaps, it is time we debunked some common Malaysian myths.
1. Myth one: You are safe if you don’t criticise the government
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was convicted of sodomy last month, but it is the rakyat which is being buggered by Umno-Baru. If it can happen to someone like him, then it could easily happen to you.
If you stand in the way of someone powerful, you will be removed. You could be someone’s rival in business, a government tender, a job application, in politics, a land deal or for someone’s affections. The police and judiciary will not help you.
2. Myth two: Malaysia is a democracy
.
No! Democracy died in Malaysia in May 1969.
Voting every five years does not mean we live in a democracy.
The citizens of other countries react to a government which cheats during an election, but Malaysians remain docile. We might as well be in North Korea and be ruled by the Kims.
3. Myth three: Malays are privileged and will refuse change
You are angry about the NEP. So are ordinary Malays. They cannot afford shares, or the expensive housing developments, even after discount. The NEP benefits the Umno-Baru elite, and not the ordinary Malay.
Most Malays want change. Many Bersih protestors are Malay. Malays contribute to the brain drain. Many overseas Malay students are reluctant to return home after their studies.
Malays who criticise Umno-Baru have doors slammed shut in their faces: No promotions. No contracts. No jobs. No scholarships.
The Malays are not privileged, only Umno-Baruputras are. Many ordinary Malays desire change.
4. Myth four: Non-Malays are second class citizens
Wrong! Non-Malays are fourth class citizens.
First class citizens are royalty or Umno-Baruputras.
Second class citizens are ordinary Malays.
Third class citizens are the pseudo-Malays. They are former illegal, Muslim Indonesian or Filipinos, who traded voting rights for citizenship.
The fourth class citizens are the non-Malays.
The fifth class citizens are the Orang Asli.
The sixth class citizens are the Malay women. Malays are subject to two laws – civil and Syariah, but the Malay woman is burdened with male discrimination. Many Malay women claim that a poorly enforced Syariah law has failed to protect their rights, even after a court judgement.
5. Myth five: The communists are the enemy
The enemy comes from within, and it is called Umno-Baru.
The 4Rs -- race, religion, royalty and the rural people -- keep Umno-Baru in power. Anyone who insults the Malays, royalty and Islam risks being charged with sedition.
Few people have heard of the 4Cs. They are Chinese, Christian, Communist and being Controversial.
The Malay extremists say: If you’re Chinese, you’re the enemy. If you’re Christian, you’re a threat. If you’re Chinese and a Christian, you’re a very big threat. If you’re Chinese, therefore you must be a communist, and so you must be a traitor.
There is one exception. If you’re Malay, but you are considered controversial by Umno-Baru, then you are automatically labelled a communist by the IGP. He then inducts you to the Sedition Club of Malaysia.
These five Umno-Baru myths have to be debunked. They have been used to control the population and keep them submissive.
The truth has been hidden for so long by a corrupt government which is desperate to cling onto power. What Malaysians need is a fundamental change of government to remove the corruption and cronyism which is endemic in our society.
Umno-Baru must be replaced because they have taken away the dignity of Malaysians.
We must learn to speak out and not be afraid of questioning authority. Five more myths will be listed next week.
The contradictory statements are bad. The mismanagement and mishandling are terrible, but more shocking are the Malaysians who are still in denial, and who maintain we are doing a marvellous job.
How long will it take for these people to realise how bad things are in Malaysia? What will they do when the bubble bursts? Will they wake up when they or their loved ones are caught in a similar situation, or will they just say, “It is God’s will”?
Perhaps, it is time we debunked some common Malaysian myths.
1. Myth one: You are safe if you don’t criticise the government
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was convicted of sodomy last month, but it is the rakyat which is being buggered by Umno-Baru. If it can happen to someone like him, then it could easily happen to you.
If you stand in the way of someone powerful, you will be removed. You could be someone’s rival in business, a government tender, a job application, in politics, a land deal or for someone’s affections. The police and judiciary will not help you.
2. Myth two: Malaysia is a democracy
.
No! Democracy died in Malaysia in May 1969.
Voting every five years does not mean we live in a democracy.
The citizens of other countries react to a government which cheats during an election, but Malaysians remain docile. We might as well be in North Korea and be ruled by the Kims.
3. Myth three: Malays are privileged and will refuse change
You are angry about the NEP. So are ordinary Malays. They cannot afford shares, or the expensive housing developments, even after discount. The NEP benefits the Umno-Baru elite, and not the ordinary Malay.
Most Malays want change. Many Bersih protestors are Malay. Malays contribute to the brain drain. Many overseas Malay students are reluctant to return home after their studies.
Malays who criticise Umno-Baru have doors slammed shut in their faces: No promotions. No contracts. No jobs. No scholarships.
The Malays are not privileged, only Umno-Baruputras are. Many ordinary Malays desire change.
4. Myth four: Non-Malays are second class citizens
Wrong! Non-Malays are fourth class citizens.
First class citizens are royalty or Umno-Baruputras.
Second class citizens are ordinary Malays.
Third class citizens are the pseudo-Malays. They are former illegal, Muslim Indonesian or Filipinos, who traded voting rights for citizenship.
The fourth class citizens are the non-Malays.
The fifth class citizens are the Orang Asli.
The sixth class citizens are the Malay women. Malays are subject to two laws – civil and Syariah, but the Malay woman is burdened with male discrimination. Many Malay women claim that a poorly enforced Syariah law has failed to protect their rights, even after a court judgement.
5. Myth five: The communists are the enemy
The enemy comes from within, and it is called Umno-Baru.
The 4Rs -- race, religion, royalty and the rural people -- keep Umno-Baru in power. Anyone who insults the Malays, royalty and Islam risks being charged with sedition.
Few people have heard of the 4Cs. They are Chinese, Christian, Communist and being Controversial.
The Malay extremists say: If you’re Chinese, you’re the enemy. If you’re Christian, you’re a threat. If you’re Chinese and a Christian, you’re a very big threat. If you’re Chinese, therefore you must be a communist, and so you must be a traitor.
There is one exception. If you’re Malay, but you are considered controversial by Umno-Baru, then you are automatically labelled a communist by the IGP. He then inducts you to the Sedition Club of Malaysia.
These five Umno-Baru myths have to be debunked. They have been used to control the population and keep them submissive.
The truth has been hidden for so long by a corrupt government which is desperate to cling onto power. What Malaysians need is a fundamental change of government to remove the corruption and cronyism which is endemic in our society.
Umno-Baru must be replaced because they have taken away the dignity of Malaysians.
We must learn to speak out and not be afraid of questioning authority. Five more myths will be listed next week.
Mariam Mokhtar is "a Malaysian who dares to speak the
truth."
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