‘He is the target for an onslaught by the so-called defenders of race and religion. I sincerely hope that all the right-thinking Malaysians will stand solidly behind him.'
On Zaid: Ketuanan Melayu has failed
RRN: I salute Zaid for his comments regarding the Ketuanan Melayu and the ‘social contract'.
It is heartening to know that there are people like Zaid who speak not only for his race but for all Malaysians. Keep it up Dato, we need many more people like you.
His explanation regarding the 'social contract' is truly enlightening to many of us. As mentioned by Zaid, many new ‘clauses' have been added to the original ‘contract' to satisfy the demands of a certain group.
Some people are demanding now that nobody should talk about 'social contract' and those who call for a review should put under ISA.
If changes can be made to the original constitution, why can't we ask for a review now? Is it because only one particular race is empowered to make changes to suit their wishes?
The introduction of the Ketuanan Melayu concept was the main reason for the erosion of goodwill and friendship among the various races of our beloved nation.
By exposing this blunder openly, Zaid has put himself as the target for the onslaught by the so- called defenders of race and religion.
I wouldn't surprise if they accuse him off being a traitor. I sincerely hope that all the right- thinking Malaysians will stand solidly behind him.
Blueonblue63: It is sad that each time someone like Zaid Ibrahim rightly criticises Umno's entrenched concept of racism which is Ketuanan Melayu, he is branded a ‘racist' by the Umno leaders themselves like Shahidan Kassim and Syed Hamid Albar.
In this case, we have the logic of the whistle-blower being stigmatised as the culprit in the eyes of Umno.
There must be sufficient numbers of Malays like Zaid, Haris Ibrahim, Azly Rahman and Raja Petra to openly come up and criticise Ketuanan Melayu for its explicit racism.
Their numbers must increase day by day such that eventually when their voice gets loud enough, the wider Malay community will be able to judge for themselves who the real ‘traitors' to their race are, ie, the Umno leaders and their spin doctors in Utusan Malaysia.
At a time when the whole world is phasing out racism, political dinosaurs like Umno and Dr Mahathir want to be even bigger racists than the former apartheid regime of South Africa by espousing Ketuanan Melayu .
On Unanswered questions over Altantuya
Millionth Citizen: Malaysia a nation reeling in shock with the news that Abdul Razak Baginda has been released without his defence being called.
Also not being called is Raja Petra Kamarudin, now detained over his statutory declaration, while Balasundram's continued absence shows the sudden slacking of the police for not being able to trace him and his family.
The final verdict is and has been a forgone conclusion So it will be no surprise. However, that's only the first salvo as many more surprises are to come.
And many think the way the prosecution are doing their job calls into question a kind of 'pure wayang kulit' with the defence having a field day at each hearing.
God help us in Malaysia as only He can work on the conscience of the real culprits.
On Battle royale to be Wanita chief
Dan Tan: I don't really understand how this Umno election thing works.
How come Shahrizat Abdul Jalil can have one leg on the Wanita Umno president's seat and another for the wing's deputy presidency?
She has said that she will be only contesting the Wanita Umno deputy presidency so how come the situation is now such that she is receiving nominations for the Wanita Umno presidency?
Did she indicate that she wanted this or her followers have chose her for both the positions, that is, if that is even possible?
On Food vendor wins biggest lottery payout
John Johnson: Syabas to Lim Guan Eng for suggesting fewer lottery draws. People will keep on buying as long as these outlets are open so we need the government to lend a helping hand to stop the rakyat from spending too much on this vice.
These lottery companies - like the government - are raking in billions but exploiting the people in these times is definitely uncalled for.
Of course, one can argue that the people themselves should practice restraint. Well then, let's be fair.
Let the government also let people to install their own satellite dishes as they are matured enough to choose their own rogrammes.
Let the people air their grievances on the talk shows without being censored or giving excuses like this talk show is undergoing a ‘re-branding' or a make-over (what a lot of hogwash).
And let the people take up their own sports (yoga), let the rakyat go to Israel if they want and let the five Pakatan Rakyat states rule without bullying or a boycott of funds.
And let Hindraf be a registered society or organisation.
On Zaid: Ketuanan Melayu has failed
RRN: I salute Zaid for his comments regarding the Ketuanan Melayu and the ‘social contract'.
It is heartening to know that there are people like Zaid who speak not only for his race but for all Malaysians. Keep it up Dato, we need many more people like you.
His explanation regarding the 'social contract' is truly enlightening to many of us. As mentioned by Zaid, many new ‘clauses' have been added to the original ‘contract' to satisfy the demands of a certain group.
Some people are demanding now that nobody should talk about 'social contract' and those who call for a review should put under ISA.
If changes can be made to the original constitution, why can't we ask for a review now? Is it because only one particular race is empowered to make changes to suit their wishes?
The introduction of the Ketuanan Melayu concept was the main reason for the erosion of goodwill and friendship among the various races of our beloved nation.
By exposing this blunder openly, Zaid has put himself as the target for the onslaught by the so- called defenders of race and religion.
I wouldn't surprise if they accuse him off being a traitor. I sincerely hope that all the right- thinking Malaysians will stand solidly behind him.
Blueonblue63: It is sad that each time someone like Zaid Ibrahim rightly criticises Umno's entrenched concept of racism which is Ketuanan Melayu, he is branded a ‘racist' by the Umno leaders themselves like Shahidan Kassim and Syed Hamid Albar.
In this case, we have the logic of the whistle-blower being stigmatised as the culprit in the eyes of Umno.
There must be sufficient numbers of Malays like Zaid, Haris Ibrahim, Azly Rahman and Raja Petra to openly come up and criticise Ketuanan Melayu for its explicit racism.
Their numbers must increase day by day such that eventually when their voice gets loud enough, the wider Malay community will be able to judge for themselves who the real ‘traitors' to their race are, ie, the Umno leaders and their spin doctors in Utusan Malaysia.
At a time when the whole world is phasing out racism, political dinosaurs like Umno and Dr Mahathir want to be even bigger racists than the former apartheid regime of South Africa by espousing Ketuanan Melayu .
On Unanswered questions over Altantuya
Millionth Citizen: Malaysia a nation reeling in shock with the news that Abdul Razak Baginda has been released without his defence being called.
Also not being called is Raja Petra Kamarudin, now detained over his statutory declaration, while Balasundram's continued absence shows the sudden slacking of the police for not being able to trace him and his family.
The final verdict is and has been a forgone conclusion So it will be no surprise. However, that's only the first salvo as many more surprises are to come.
And many think the way the prosecution are doing their job calls into question a kind of 'pure wayang kulit' with the defence having a field day at each hearing.
God help us in Malaysia as only He can work on the conscience of the real culprits.
On Battle royale to be Wanita chief
Dan Tan: I don't really understand how this Umno election thing works.
How come Shahrizat Abdul Jalil can have one leg on the Wanita Umno president's seat and another for the wing's deputy presidency?
She has said that she will be only contesting the Wanita Umno deputy presidency so how come the situation is now such that she is receiving nominations for the Wanita Umno presidency?
Did she indicate that she wanted this or her followers have chose her for both the positions, that is, if that is even possible?
On Food vendor wins biggest lottery payout
John Johnson: Syabas to Lim Guan Eng for suggesting fewer lottery draws. People will keep on buying as long as these outlets are open so we need the government to lend a helping hand to stop the rakyat from spending too much on this vice.
These lottery companies - like the government - are raking in billions but exploiting the people in these times is definitely uncalled for.
Of course, one can argue that the people themselves should practice restraint. Well then, let's be fair.
Let the government also let people to install their own satellite dishes as they are matured enough to choose their own rogrammes.
Let the people air their grievances on the talk shows without being censored or giving excuses like this talk show is undergoing a ‘re-branding' or a make-over (what a lot of hogwash).
And let the people take up their own sports (yoga), let the rakyat go to Israel if they want and let the five Pakatan Rakyat states rule without bullying or a boycott of funds.
And let Hindraf be a registered society or organisation.
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