Mukhriz Mahathir, an UMNO Youth head aspirant has called for the closure of vernacular schools in response to Dr Chua Soi Lek's definition of ketuanan Melayu In addition he defined ketuanan Melayu as the following:
"The term Ketuanan Melayu simply refers to the sovereignty of our Malay rulers. When we address them, we call them Tuanku (your highness) and all the races do acknowledge this and they practice it.
"The concept does not indicate that we Malays are the masters and other races are slaves. The Malays, especially in economy, do not feel like they are the masters."
(Full story here)
The call for the closure is foolish. Many English and Malay educated non Malays began to send their children to vernacular schools due to growing Islamization in national schools. The non - Malays have been sidelined in national schools. It is so bad to the extend the teachers are racially insensitive.
Ketuanan Melayu as a political tool only began in 1988, no thanks to the then Kok Lanas MP, Abdullah Ahmad who spoke about it in Singapore.
I hope leaders would actually get their facts right before making a statement. Plus it has to be seen within the context.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Gerakan Graduan Melayu Muda - A dishonor to young minds
Today a group of Malay graduates, GGMM, claiming to be championing Malay rights marched to MCA HQ to demand public apology from MCA No 2 Dr Chua Soi Lek following a statement in his speech where he claim to accept Malay leadership and reject Malay supremacy. Further details can be seen here.
In my opinion the action taken by GGMM is shallow. GGMM you should be bothered about increasing the number of Malay graduates. Assist the young Malay minds in the rural areas instead of making a fool of your organisation.
As for the issue of Malay supremacy it is UMNO that has been raising the topic as and when they feel the necessity to divide Malaysians and unite Malays. Current Education Minister cum UMNO Youth Leader brandished keris thrice during UMNO AGMs where he also raised ketuanan Melayu.
In my opinion the action taken by GGMM is shallow. GGMM you should be bothered about increasing the number of Malay graduates. Assist the young Malay minds in the rural areas instead of making a fool of your organisation.
As for the issue of Malay supremacy it is UMNO that has been raising the topic as and when they feel the necessity to divide Malaysians and unite Malays. Current Education Minister cum UMNO Youth Leader brandished keris thrice during UMNO AGMs where he also raised ketuanan Melayu.
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