If there is one piece of legislation we needed most, it's the Freedom of Information Act.
Islam in Malaysia will not allow a Malay to be a non-Muslim.
Some Islamic scholars however say that there is
no compulsion in the religion.
But scholars have no influence in Malaysia; only religious bureaucrats.
Nurul is brave to express an opinion; but in Malaysia,
Muslims have no right to an opinion on their own religion.
They can be punished. Only the state can issue opinions.
Do you believe that Islam has intruded into the public
sphere at the expense of democratic principles?
It's not Islam that has intruded into public sphere. It is the
proponent of tyranny and fascistleaders that has used
religion to control the apparatus of the state. Democracy
and the rule of law are endangered when you allow
such leaders to continue to rule.
Communal issues are major issues of the political
process here; do you think that Pakatan has done
enough to change this paradigm?
Pakatan strategy is clear - do not talk too much about
difficult issues; let's get to power first. So that's how
it will be. Whilst that is not the approach I would
take, I recognise that politics require many
different approaches to succeed.
I just hope that when they get to power;
they will not forget that many hard decisions have to
be made. If they then said we will wait to win the
second term before we do them; then I say let's remove them.
So yes, they have not come up with substantive
plans to change the political paradigm of the country.
Is there a difference between the racial politics of BN and Pakatan?
Racial politics in BN is clear and blatant led by Umno,
whereas racial politics in Pakatan are more diffused
and somewhat sheltered by religion and meritocracy.
What is your opinion on affirmative actionprogrammes and
do you think it nurtures a culture of entitlement?
Affirmative programmes carefully structured and guided
by transparent principles and good governance can be a
useful tool to help the poor and the marginalised
community.
The problem we have is that the Malays no longer
see affirmative policies as privileges to be g
iven on the need basis; but as
their rights. Which Malay leaders we have now
who will dare to explain to them otherwise?
Do you think that affirmative action programmes
contributed to the ghettoisation of the public and
private sectors along racial lines?
The problem we have is the inability
of some leaders to see the long-term
pernicious effects of discrimination.
They want instant gratification and
support and so they tell the Malays
they have special rights. When you
take that path, you then will not
see you are practicing discrimination.
Only enlightened Malay leaders can tell the difference between
outright discrimination and affirmative support programmes.
The Chinese then retaliate and would gang up and support
each other, thereby making the situation worse.
It's only the Indians and other natives who are
left alone; desolate and poor.
A recent survey highlighted the racial
discrimination practices of the private sector.
Do you think that it is the role of government
through legislation to even the playing field in the private sector?
Discrimination in the workplace is rampant in the country.
It's to be expected that when the Malay-led government
practices discrimination in thepublic service ,
there will be a similar response in the Chinese-dominated private sector.
A responsible government must take all steps to end
discrimination; otherwise, Malaysia will never achieve
its true potential. It may even sow the seeds
of future instability. Legislation is required for this purpose.
What is the one piece of legislation that is desperately needed in Malaysia?
If there is one piece of
If there is one piece of
legislation we needed most
legislation we needed most,
it's the
Freedom of Information Act.
it's the
Freedom of Information Act.
OPERATE UNDER SECRECY AS
regardless who comes to power.
It's only when the leaders know the rakyat can see
what they are doing will things improve.
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Some Islamic scholars however say that there is
no compulsion in the religion.
But scholars have no influence in Malaysia; only religious bureaucrats.
Nurul is brave to express an opinion; but in Malaysia,
Muslims have no right to an opinion on their own religion.
They can be punished. Only the state can issue opinions.
Do you believe that Islam has intruded into the public
sphere at the expense of democratic principles?
It's not Islam that has intruded into public sphere. It is the
proponent of tyranny and fascist
religion to control the apparatus of the state. Democracy
and the rule of law are endangered when you allow
such leaders to continue to rule.
Communal issues are major issues of the political
process here; do you think that Pakatan has done
enough to change this paradigm?
Pakatan strategy is clear - do not talk too much about
difficult issues; let's get to power first. So that's how
it will be. Whilst that is not the approach I would
take, I recognise that politics require many
different approaches to succeed.
I just hope that when they get to power;
they will not forget that many hard decisions have to
be made. If they then said we will wait to win the
second term before we do them; then I say let's remove them.
So yes, they have not come up with substantive
plans to change the political paradigm of the country.
Is there a difference between the racial politics of BN and Pakatan?
Racial politics in BN is clear and blatant led by Umno,
whereas racial politics in Pakatan are more diffused
and somewhat sheltered by religion and meritocracy.
What is your opinion on affirmative action
do you think it nurtures a culture of entitlement?
Affirmative programmes carefully structured and guided
by transparent principles and good governance can be a
useful tool to help the poor and the marginalised
community.
The problem we have is that the Malays no longer
see affirmative policies as privileges to be g
iven on the need basis; but as
their rights. Which Malay leaders we have now
who will dare to explain to them otherwise?
Do you think that affirmative action programmes
contributed to the ghettoisation of the public and
private sectors along racial lines?
The problem we have is the inability of some leaders to see the long-term
pernicious effects of discrimination.
They want instant gratification and
support and so they tell the Malays
they have special rights. When you
take that path, you then will not
see you are practicing discrimination.
Only enlightened Malay leaders can tell the difference between
outright discrimination and affirmative support programmes.
The Chinese then retaliate and would gang up and support
each other, thereby making the situation worse.
It's only the Indians and other natives who are
left alone; desolate and poor.
A recent survey highlighted the racial
discrimination practices of the private sector.
Do you think that it is the role of government
through legislation to even the playing field in the private sector?
Discrimination in the workplace is rampant in the country.
It's to be expected that when the Malay-led government
practices discrimination in the
there will be a similar response in the Chinese-dominated private sector.
A responsible government must take all steps to end
discrimination; otherwise, Malaysia will never achieve
its true potential. It may even sow the seeds
of future instability. Legislation is required for this purpose.
What is the one piece of legislation that is desperately needed in Malaysia?
If there is one piece of
If there is one piece of
legislation we needed most
legislation we needed most,
it's the
Freedom of Information Act.
it's the
Freedom of Information Act.
WHEN GOVERNMENTS CAN
OPERATE UNDER SECRECY AS
THEY DO NOW, CORRUPTION
AND ABUSE OF POWER WILL CONTINUE,
regardless who comes to power.
It's only when the leaders know the rakyat can see
what they are doing will things improve.
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