Wednesday, September 17, 2008

There are many random thoughts in my mind right now. For one, it's about the power transition between Barisan Nasional to Pakatan Rakyat. Many people welcome the idea. Some corrupt politicians in Barisan Nasional are dreaded for the same idea. I am eagerly to see who's who in the next government in waiting.

The question whether September 16 will truly take place or not isn't really a matter to me. For the first time, Malaysians are challenged to think about political change. Would it be possible? If it is, what sort of government should be formed right after that. Previously it was almost impossible for the rakyat to ponder on this idea. Previously it was almost impossible for the opposition to effectively warn the impending dire of bad governance of the country. However, the tide has turned and the ball is truly in Barisan Nasional's court. The question is, do the BN MPs have the ball to keep it rolling or just let their balls being squeezed by the fear of losing lucrative government contracts and scavenging the wealth of nation?

It is the same with the French Revolution except the French Revolution was a fail revolution. Unlike the American Revolution, they managed to get out from the turmoil and formed a new government, freed from the colonization of England. It was a complete round from chaos to order.

Since Hari Raya is just almost two weeks away and I believe, Hari Raya should be a celebration for the triumph of defeating an nafs or desire, it is best to be blessed with the winning of Pakatan Rakyat and formation of new responsible, just and fair government.

Some of my friends label me as Malay hater. To be frank, yes, I do hate Malays. But I hate only those Malays who are so narrow minded and single-mindedly racist as if there is nothing can be changed except for hatred and mistrust towards non Malays. For other Malays who believe we can co-exist peacefully with other ethnic, I truly welcome them as they celebrate this universal solidarity with other Malaysians.

I've been writing consistently about the importance of being united and be known as Malaysians. I also have been writing about the importance to respect other ethnic's culture and custom. We've got to be fair in dealing in such areas because we live in multiracial community. The question is, what is the universal definition of fairness? Surely, each community has their own definition of fairness, especially the Malays.

Through my short period of existence, I do realize if we are coming from the sense of lacking, it is almost certain that we will be forever lacking of that quality. For example, if we feel that we are lacking of prosperity, it is truly enough that we will forever be in the state of lacking. However, if we keep focusing on abundance, yes, then we will keep seeing opportunities propping here and there in our life. It is in our paradigm that dictates our reality. It is our mindset that will dictate the end game of our life. We can forever be living in such wicked feeling towards other and at the end, we have got nothing except wicked feeling enveloping ourselves and clouding our judgment.

Therefore I choose to see abundance of anything in my life. It could be love, money, prosperity, understanding and etc. The most important aspect in dealing in such delicate issue like race relationship is to seek understanding and fairness. Sure enough, given some time and conviction, we shall overcome the barrier of mistrust and injustice.

Let this coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri to be a universal of celebration for Malaysians in this nation. Let us come back to our 'fitrah' of loving, peaceful and harmony nation. Hate and malice have no place in our hearts.

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