The fact that the United States has taken steps similar to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s economic formula in tackling the 1997 financial crisis proves that Malay leadership is recognised in the world, reported Sinar Harian.
Felcra chairman Datuk Tajuddin Abdul Rahman said the economic formula introduced by the former prime minister was a success after Malaysia’s economy recovered without the need to borrow money from the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
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This short article caught my eye on The Star online, and I was thinking, why do they have to say Malay leadership, why can't they say Malaysian leadership.
It seems a small, insignificant thing, but words matter; words are the tools used to convey meaning, words are all you have. Mean what you say, and say what you mean.
When I read that, the meaning that I felt being conveyed was basically emphasizing the superiority of a race, putting one above the others. Why? Why still do it? Why...?
Not only that, were ALL the advisors and financial experts , all the other Ministers etc. that advised Mahathir, Malay only? Sure?
Even if that were the unlikely case, wasn't his decision for the rakyat, which encompasses all races?
Its the small things like this that make people unhappy and annoyed; especially when the country is struggling to climb out of the racial toilet bowl, where the slight mention of this race or that race, keeps the toilet constantly flushing.
I strongly feel the way forward is to promote and embrace the idea of being Malaysian.
How ironic that something so simple is so difficult...
"What are you?"
"I am Malaysian"
(Anyway, I may be wrong but just because the US is using seemingly similar steps as Mahathir, does not (1) prove "Malay" leadership (2) indicate that it is recognized in the world.)
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