Talks with my Malaysian Malay Peers, most of them either still pursuing or already held degrees were mostly SICKed of the s0-called aged-old “Malay Privileges” issue. Particularly that strikes mi is their stance that ketuanan melayu is an insult to Bumiputeras. They are very confident that they could compete with the other races on equal groundings. Even stating that ketuanan melayu was only there to serve the Privileged-UMNO. *Thumbs Up* to the new-age Malaysian Malays.

Anwar Ibrahim must be dreaming if he thinks that the Malay-Muslims of Malaysia will agree to allow him to sweep Islam under the carpet. PAS will always fight for Islamic supremacy. It is PAS that is using Anwar to further its Islamic agenda.

As for the NEP and Article 153 regarding Malay Privileges – there are many Malay-Muslim NGO’s who will support it. PEMBELA has already made its stand known.

One Lina Joy incident is all it takes to ruin Anwar’s Barisan Alternatif !

The Islamic world does NOT accept the UN Declaration of Human Rights and in fact – has its own Islamic version of Human Rights. This was the essence of the Lina Joy controversy !

Once again – this does NOT mean that I agree with it – but the Muslim world has its own ideas and values. Singapore just has no influence beyond its shores. Whether we like it or not – we really are a red dot in a green sea………..

That is NOT to say that I agree with all that stuff – but Islam is NOT defined in Singapore.

Indeed PAS itself will oppose any attempt at this so-called equality. As it is – we have groups like PEMBELA wanting an end to all this talk of pluralism.

The way I see it – it will be status quo for Muslim countries for a long time to come…..Don’t hold your breath for equality between Muslims and Non-Muslims in a Muslim country !

In fact,it only divides the nation.And i believe contribute to the fall of BN.An anger by voters of both non-malays and malays about policies that divide the country.

In fact,I believe the fall of Anwar Ibrahim is the fact that he wanted to make a reformation of the political system.Meaning,introduced meritocracy to all.But,meritocracy is and i do not know now is not acceptable to M’sia political system.Just for the sake of keeping the ‘ketuanan melayu’.

It seems malays voters in M’sia especially the young want changes as i have read in their blogs that the ‘ketuanan concept’ is no longer relevant.They are tired of being question of their priviliges on and off.

Question is now do M’sian Malays willing to accept non-malays as equal citizens and called them M’sian?
For Malaysia to intoduce meritocracy into their system is in fact will not take overnight or months or even years.50 years of polarizing accordingly to race is a long time to bridge the gap.

It can be done but a slow process especially for the M’sia Malays to accept the new dawn of reality.

Religious struggles, are in my opinion, for those who have never understand the meaning of being and the purpose of existence. People who dot understand how to accept others as equals are like lower animals that claim territorial sovereign over fellow species. These territorial species simply cannot co-exist with their other same members. But they are lower animals and man(kind) is a ‘thinking species’, however some men do behave liked lower species.

Indonesia is a good example to study for religion influences in political developments. Before Bhuddism/Hinduism was introduced, the Indonesians have their own homogeneous animistic beliefs. Later when the Europeans arrived, the Indonesian masses took to Christianity until the Arabs came and Islam overwhelmed all the Faiths before it(Islam). Each time a particular religion got embraced by the masses, seeds of conflicts are planted to tear into the fabric of the society. Though Bhuddism is a peaceful religion since its’ birth, much of its’ teachings are called superstitions and idol worships and had been derogatively and despicably used as reasons to convert Bhuddists to other Faiths. Such is the case for believers who simply cannot see another as fellow human but see him/her as a member of a different faith, what an enlightened believer that is?

As it stands, any believer who insist on religious rights to rule belong to a lower species, and as such, they should not be in politics but stay in their religious pursuits. Societies must play the vital role of rejecting religious agenda in statecraft and governance of nation.

Malaysia is part of the Malay Archipelago, the Indigenous Tribes are of Malay Origins and for them to deserve some privileges over immigrants is justifiable. WHAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE IS THAT THE PRIVILEGES TO THE MALAY RACE ARE ABUSED BY A SMALL NUMBER OF MALAY POLITICAL LEADERS TO ENRICH THEMSELVES AND THEIR CRONIES.

For me the issue of the Muslim state is secondary. And I feel the need to separate these two issues.

I think it’s a ironic that a political group whose main existence lies in belief that they are superior than others can uphold the notion of multi racialism or meritocracy.

While I applaud Anwar’s ‘equality for all’ rhetoric, he should not be fighting the battle alone. There is no room for mere lip service. At least he is courageous enough to admit that it is a national problem.

The nature of Islam is NOT decided by Singaporeans ! Islam is defined by the Muslim world community and – like it or not – some aspects of Islam as defined by the Muslim world – may not be in harmony with what is projected as Islam by the Singapore authorities.

Examples include – Hudud, Dhimmi, Islamic Political Dominance in Muslim countries and so on.

You may have your own views – but it is the views of the Muslim world which defines Islam and NOT Singapore’s views.

I myself have some problems with various aspects of Syariah Law. What to do ? The Muslim world has its own opinions as agreed upon by ulamas world-wide.

Only a reform of Islam can change this situation and that will take another 100 years since there is so much inertia in the Muslim world. What to do ?

I and many like me – do not quite accept certain aspects of the Syariah Law like Hudud for example.

Yes Muslims are to show kindness etc but when it comes to politics – Political Islam has definite rules. In Malaysia PEMBELA, ABIM, PAS etc are Malay-Muslim organisations which fight for Muslim supremacy.

That is why we have Ketuanan Melayu, Islam as the official religion etc. It gives Malaysian Muslims the constitutional right to push an Islamic agenda.

Witness the controversies in Malaysia like Moorthy and Lina Joy. There is no doubt that in a Muslim country, Islam gives Muslims more rights than the Non-Muslims.

Only a Muslim can lead a Muslim country. And what about the Muslim concept of Dhimmitude ? Yes – Muslims are to show kindness towards Non-Muslims etc. But politically – Islam must be the dominant force in a Muslim country. No two ways about that.

Islam emphasizes principles and values such as peaceful co-existence, tolerance, respect and brotherhood in humanity. I have not come across any textual evidence that supports your claims that In a Muslim country – the Muslim community has to be placed ahead of the other communities according to Islam

On the contrary, we are bound by duty to behave towards non-believers with equity and to show them kindness.

Islam is NOT due for reform, it is the Muslim community that needs reform. Blame it on the Muslim community for failing to understand the essence of the faith.

Until such time when Islam is reformed or modernised – the status-quo will still hold in Muslim countries.

And – yes – I do believe that Islam is due for a reform although I do not see it happen for another 100 years !!