R-Divide

In the wake of the most auspicious festive season, the issues regarding race and religion brews stronger. Hence, the title, R-Divide. Is the country heading towards building a super harmonious and peaceful multi-ethnic nation? According to one source, the ideal dream of the nation's top management isn't materialising. It looks worst than an idle dream. An almost vanished dream. The divergence of the ideas of many ministers are evident throught the writing of the memorandum. In voicing the minority's opinions and concerns, they are asked to withdraw their appeal. Whether the Umno led Malay ministers asked them in a proper manner or otherwise, we don't really know. What we should know is that we have our own rights as citizens of this nation and also as a liberal person.

There is a petition being passed around regarding the issue of religion. Particularly birth from the Moothy case. A petition that if read and taken seriously by the PM would mean justice and fairness to all concern. The civil court being the supreme body of the court of justice in Malaysia that also gives the Syariah court its power should be able to listen to cases that fall under its jurisdiction. Now the issue here is which case then falls under its jurisdiction? I would say cases pertaining to all citizens alike regardless of their religion and beliefs. If a non-muslim is disallowed to attend to the Syariah court then they should be given the right fighthing out their case in the Civil court. An amendment to the Article 121 (1A) of the constitution of Malaysia would suffice for the time being. More amendments should be carried out to other parts of the law if it is in contradiction to the human rights law and other parts of the law. If amendments cannot be made due to unforseen circumstances, then the interpretation of the law should be reviewed.

I'm still hoping for a reshuffling of the cabinet. Its super size is by far the largest in the world by ratio of the population. I believe this has contributed to the growing concerns of corruption in Malaysia. Then again, a smaller one would also pose serious problems of corruption. Stop corruption by encouraging the civil servants to do their job right. A badge on their uniform is a negligable effort by any measure. My confidence in the PM is weakening and so is almost anyone I have asked. Sir, may I ask, what are you doing? He seems to be doing the bulk of the job by not dividing it to his ministers. Is this a sign of him not trusting them? Maybe. A reshuffle would be good to reveal some truths. The Umno should not be the decider just because it has the most number of representatives. Stop being insecure! Their insecurity and corruption seems to be the main factors determining their way of life. I'm referring to the majority. This is a fact common to majority of the majority. Well, I'm not saying the minority have no weaknesses but the issue here take its roots in these two negativity. R-Divide should be transformed into R-Intergration. However, this is only possible for the racial element. Religion is too difficult to determine because belief is of the heart and who can see the actual intention and faith of a person except the one who is Divine.