With this political turmoil that is currently happening, I took it upon myself to gauge how other Malaysians of other races perceived the racial tensions currently stoked by the irresponsible goons that make up the current political administration of the country.
My place of residence happen to border the largely agricultural-based kampung of Johan Setia to which many farmers toil the peat-soiled land, planting several highly-sought-after types of pineapples. On my way to work this morning, I happened to chance upon a tiny-framed pakcik and his bubbly-looking wife (twice his size, but still they looked so perfect together! hehe) setting up stall beside their pineapple acreage. I could see that although he looked like a simple person just earning a simple living, the huge green PAS flag that was planted by the side of his stall told me otherwise.
I then told myself, aha, this is the perfect opportunity to pick his brain. I then proceeded to start a chat with him, after purchasing some "yankee" pineapples (which by the way, cost only a small fraction of the price you would usually pay at the markets). We talked about the current situation and my suspicion of his "simplicity" really took my breath away. The length of which he spoke about the crisis we Malaysians were facing really impressed me. In short , he told me that he had never in his 65 years, ever experienced such filthy manipulation by the politicians. He further commented that even the colonial masters had much better principles and never resorted to such blatant draconian acts to surpress their opposition. Even his seemingly bubbly wife spoke with passion how they wouldn't at all hesitate to vote for DAP or Keadilan if it was a two-way fight with BN. He concluded his speech to say that he never had an ounce of racism in him and that his sworn-brother is Chinese. To him, the only racists were the gomen goons who used racism for their own ends to promote their own agendas.
I felt so touched by their knowledge and warmth of treatment to share their innermost thoughts and feelings with me that I promised to buy them a good nasi lemak breakfast when I drive pass their orchard again tomorrow. Makcik replied that she would save a "kau kau" cuppa for me to have with the nasi lemak. :)
Selamat Hari Malaysia & Hidup Bangsa Malaysia!!!!!
My place of residence happen to border the largely agricultural-based kampung of Johan Setia to which many farmers toil the peat-soiled land, planting several highly-sought-after types of pineapples. On my way to work this morning, I happened to chance upon a tiny-framed pakcik and his bubbly-looking wife (twice his size, but still they looked so perfect together! hehe) setting up stall beside their pineapple acreage. I could see that although he looked like a simple person just earning a simple living, the huge green PAS flag that was planted by the side of his stall told me otherwise.
I then told myself, aha, this is the perfect opportunity to pick his brain. I then proceeded to start a chat with him, after purchasing some "yankee" pineapples (which by the way, cost only a small fraction of the price you would usually pay at the markets). We talked about the current situation and my suspicion of his "simplicity" really took my breath away. The length of which he spoke about the crisis we Malaysians were facing really impressed me. In short , he told me that he had never in his 65 years, ever experienced such filthy manipulation by the politicians. He further commented that even the colonial masters had much better principles and never resorted to such blatant draconian acts to surpress their opposition. Even his seemingly bubbly wife spoke with passion how they wouldn't at all hesitate to vote for DAP or Keadilan if it was a two-way fight with BN. He concluded his speech to say that he never had an ounce of racism in him and that his sworn-brother is Chinese. To him, the only racists were the gomen goons who used racism for their own ends to promote their own agendas.
I felt so touched by their knowledge and warmth of treatment to share their innermost thoughts and feelings with me that I promised to buy them a good nasi lemak breakfast when I drive pass their orchard again tomorrow. Makcik replied that she would save a "kau kau" cuppa for me to have with the nasi lemak. :)
Selamat Hari Malaysia & Hidup Bangsa Malaysia!!!!!
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