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I am almost afraid to hope for a better Malaysia with people like that in power

Obviously anyone in their right mind who's a recipient of such uncalled-for provocation would be inclined to respond with hate. It is, after all, human nature. What more from a national leader who is supposed to be representing the people. I myself felt like slapping him the first time I watched this video. I proceeded to watch his other videos containing even more outrageous statements. And then I wondered what really is the driving factor behind his passionate attempt not just to uphold the "rights" of the Malays, but what seems to be an intention to deliberately marginalize the "other" communities in Malaysia as well. Does he have a mental issue (racism notwithstanding)? Has someone close to him once been stood up by a Chinese businessman? Who played a role in his education and shaping his thoughts?

It scares me to know that he does not stand alone in harbouring these racist thoughts. He is in fact the leader of a GROUP of Malaysians who refuse to accept people not of the same blood as them. I despise the fact that in my own nation, I am considered to be a foreigner unworthy of the rights and opportunities that others who also call Malaysia home enjoy.

This issue has been blogged to death and many have waxed lyrical about injustices in Malaysia. I am no different. But another complaint, another rant, another long spew of hatred will not change anything.

What I am interested in rather, is what goes through the minds of fascist Malays? What is it about the other "races" (to hell with that word honestly) that scares them so, that they have to resort to inane, sometimes literally unbelievable (think sex videos) tactics to ensure the opposition which is arguably truly One Malaysia (or at least more so than the current government) does not come to power?

Are they so immune to the 21st century where technology and democracy cannot be run from, that they truly do not realize that their ridiculous behaviour will only fuel people power?

It is as though they are on a mission to wipe out the other "races" from Malaysia. But why? They obviously think the Chinese have too much of a share of the economic pie. And they obviously feel threatened. BUT WHY NOT WORK AS HARD to acheive what you want to? Why resort to trampling over the heads of others to wrest what they have? Are you acknowledging that you are an inferior people incapable of acheiving what others can through sheer hard work and determination?

And I hate the fact that I harbour slight prejudices towards the Malay race in general simply because of comments like Ali's, which has not been a one-time affair or a one-person tirade. I have one or two good Malay friends, and I love them for who they are, not their race. I never judge a person I personally meet based on sweeping labels, but I am ashamed to admit I have in general formed mindsets about the Malays in general. And until this fascist section of the society is rooted out, how do you expect me, or anyone else, to change mindsets?

It pains me that Malaysia is in such a sorry state - divided by medieval notions of race. Admittedly, I am excited at everything that's currently happening in terms of the rally calling for clean and fair elections. We have for far too long been silent and far too long been driven by race issues that we do not realize the grave reality of the flawed electoral system in Malaysia.

To have such a national movement at this point in time is such a big encouragement. But I am honestly afraid to hope. Despite the scale of Bersih, how effective will it be in actually up-hauling the system? This coming elections will be the most crucial one in a very long time. It will also be the most crucial one for many years to come. RPK once said if we don't win this round, we probably never will again, and Malaysia can only be heading downwards. I want to hope for a better Malaysia, but I can only sigh in not knowing.

"Dalam pertandingan, tentulah ada yang tewas. Tetapi biarlah kita tewas dan kita puas hati. Biarlah rakyat negara ini rasa mereka tewas bukan kerana ditipu" - Zaid Ibrahim, speech during Hulu Selangor by-election 2010

This is all I want. But is even this too much to ask?