Team Up for Great Goal

I've been watching some matches in the Premier League and the score of goals make people shout in excitement, especially at some coffee shops. Today, after some hours of meeting people, I suddenly remembered some of my meetings with friends.

Work, meeting, any activities and understanding make us a great team. I am also looking at it as a Malaysian. As in my previous post, I would like labels to be done away with. I also maintain my respect for the deeds that our previous politicians had done in the political parties and that brought us to have our own country called Malaysia.

But I believe, we can make change for better. Why don't we start with the politicians who are calling for the 1Malaysia concept. Make political parties for Malaysians. Any person who is a citizen of Malaysia can choose to be a member of any political party. Persons of various heritage do not have to ascertain race or religion before qualifying for any party. My point is that the difference should not be based on race, but the political agenda towards a great nation.

My juicy suggestion goes to one aim, to score, towards one direction, 1Malaysia.

Do away with Labels

I am one from a family of various heritage, way back then until now. Mix marriage is not uncommon in Malaysia or anywhere in the world.

I'd like to understand the mumble jumble in the fights and arguments. But having raised in the way my family is, I can't understand why there seems to be hatred in the air based on what we believe in. Why are we sensitive and rebel especially when it involves heritage and belief?

To feel Malaysian and celebrate it, why don't we ignore the labels. We would be able to discuss anything and look at the issues (raised by some people) in the wider sense.

Put yourselves in the shoes of people like me, for example, with a family of many races and beliefs. Even when we like someone, look at the quality in the person. I've found many good people by doing that. And there are many good people in this world.

The answers that the person puts in the forms don't matter. I believe everyone can see it that way.

Police, No Thief; not Thief, then Police

I am sure the whole nation is alarmed by the news on the deaths caused by thieves. And we hear calls for the public to help. I am sure many of us would follow our conscience to help. But this has been the talk!

Can we also please at least look at some other possible solutions? SMS notification to those detected to be in certain areas, on the number of crimes reported, for example.

I had a discussion with a friend last night. I realised later, thanks to my friend, that I don't feel the presence of the police in most places. My understanding has been that the police force is established to protect. Many years ago, I used to see many policemen and policewomen in public places.

Now, I don't feel their presence except for big events. How about the presence of the police in public areas or on public roads? Even when we have the "pondok polis" in some places, very seldom that we see the police.

Having the police around is a comfort for the law abiding citizens. It is an indication that the protectors are around. I hope this note will be heard.