[Malaysian social political article; meant primarily for Malaysian readers]
The Ahmad Ismail saga has been straying for way too long. Not sure if he did slur those Pendatang or Penumpang words, but I chose to believe those reporters who claimed to have heard what he said loud and clear.
The issue is obviously being politicised and blown out of proportion, and some of the Chinese communities are over-reacting on this issue.
Seriously, are the Chinese THAT offended with what Ahmad Ismail said? Or just that the Chinese politicians thought that they finally found an easy target to win back some Chinese supporters?
Personally I don’t bother much about what Ahmad said. I believe most Malay are liberal and willing to share equal rights with every Malaysians, but there must be some portion of them who didn’t share the same sentiment. It’s a fact of life that Malaysians have to deal with, and we have to deal it maturely.
What Admad said was stupid, and the Chinese leaders have retaliated with enough criticism, and the case should have been put to rest. Both side should realise that there is not enough rooms to push the thoughts any further.
A public apology doesn’t mean anything. Just look at Hishamuddin… he did apologise once or twice for his keris waving, but his sincerity will always be questioned, and the damage has already been done regardless.
It’s not like the Chinese would gain anything if Ahmad Ismail apologised; we will question his sincerity anyway. It’s just a needless moral victory that some of the Chinese are craving for.
Besides, how far off are Chinese from being racist? Just go ahead and read the comments from Lim Kit Siang’s blog and other popular blogs; some of the comments are far more racists than what Ahmad Ismail had said.
And those same bloggers who criticised Ahmad Ismail couldn’t bother much about criticising their own racist readers instead. How ironic is that?
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If I insulted your ancestors, I think apology is not needed, right? Tell ya, your ancestors also pendatang and worse, they just robbed the real bumiputeras with the special rights. You are not much better! Just another anak perompak!
Why should I be offended by insults from people I don’t know?
Besides, if you are insulted by Ahmad’s remarks… would his apology makes you feel any better? Especially when it’s obvious that his apology would be insincere but subject to pressure instead?
Btw, I am a Chinese… try refining your insult next time.
Dear Yein Jee,
I agree with you. This matter has been politicized and it seems everybody took for granted over this matter. I am a Malay. I am not agree for what Ahmad Ismail have said. But I truly agree Tan Seri Rafidah’s quote today (refer to this posting). I hope everybody either Malay or Chinese or Indian let’s not over-reacted over this matter. Biar Ahmad Ismail cakap bodoh dan biar dia hanyut dalam dunia angkuhnya. Kita tetap rakyat Malaysia.
Well Yein, I agreed with what you had stated and i respect your opinion on the current racial issues in Malaysia. It should be clear enough that what kind of people would rather be racist than appreciate their current privilege. Laziness, jealousy, loveless, arsehole, you name it… =D Take a time out, chill out…its not a big deal because their insult will never change a single thing in their ‘own’ life right? Why? They wasted their privilege and blame other for taking their golden opportunity away. ;)