1Malaysia's Success Depend On How Ethnic Interests are Addressed

The 1Malaysia Foundation(Yayasan 1Malaysia) has proposed to be implemented to achieve a balance between ethnicity and economic prosperity, in line with the 1Malaysia concept. Among the five steps are:

First: Observe the equilibrium establish in Federal Constitution between "special position"

and "interests of right as other community".

Second: Refer, the concept first New Economic Policy (NEP), to eradicate poverty regardless of ethnicity.

Third: NEP second goal, to reduce the economic function based on ethnic identification.

Fourth: Abuse of power and greed at all levels of society.

Fifth: Media practitioners, politicians, bureaucrats, businessmen and anyone who has strong influence in the community should be encourageed to view issue of ethnicity in relevance to the economy from a more holistic perspektive.

Trusstees Chairman Dr. Chandra Muzaffar said, How the importance of ethnic issues addressed in the economic and social development will be key to determining success and failure of 1Malaysia.

(www.bernama.com) Dec 17 2009...

In my opinian, First step is indeed necessary viewed critically because according to the Federal Constitution the malay only are given more priority than other races, this will create the perception of other people the government be favoritism..this step is not to change the constitution but to improve as people age independence era and globalization mentality is different.

While, second and third step is most important because asset in developing countries to achieve a balance between ethnicity.

How principles of solidarity and social justice, nationhood

In producing human capital is devoted to country, respect the cultural sensitivites of other people, avoid words or actions speak extreme nature and priority of interaction and association, so community leaders themselves need to be "Role Model" taht can be exemplified. Role of leaders is to create understanding and unity in society. Therefore, leaders must be responsible to correct the perceptions about racial issues with the underlying spirit of unity will be able to appreciate and lifestyle community.

If viewed in the concept 1Malaysia, cultural accuracy necessary to achieve develop nation status as the ones in the Vision 2020. For example, leaders must be timely if involved in the conference involving the two countries or different races. If cultural is not applied to other communities will consider the concept 1Malaysia exists only to cover the eyes of people outside of society Malaysia.

Puan Sri Prof Dr Rohaty Mohd Majzub,UKM said,state Malaysia is an example to countries around the world about the concept of unity. Without unity I think we will not live in peace and harmony as they do now without any interference or war. The nearest example, the education system in implemented with a co-national curriculum for each school.

(http://rohaty-education.blogspot.com)

Besides that, Muhammad Hisham Mohamad from Social Research Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia(IKIM) said the development would be easy if the community is concerned about unity and solidarity. Development will be stronger if mutual trust exists between one another without coercion. This in because, the union can produce spirit of cooperation, the next administration to expedite the process goodness and prosperity to the people of interest together.

(http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/bm/newsfeatures.php?id418532(27 JUN 2009:Halawati Mohd Azhari)

the malaysian society

Malaysia is a unique country with diverse of culture and races.that make Malaysia has strived to make its name known to the world stage.Chinese,Malays,Indian and other minority races as complement to unite multiple races under the same roof. Besides that,it is a prove that Malaysia as a multicultural society whereby different ethinic groups can retains and practices their subcultures.The concept of 1Malaysia are being introduced that brings together the society as a one union regardless their races and ethnicity to achieve one common objective.The concept is seen to bring about abundant benefits to the society,mainly foster national unity and enhances economic growth in the society.However,it still has it own weekness as some group have different perception in the concept and thus refuse the acknowledge the benefits profited instead they see the concept as empowering the influence of certain races.

School is a place where the seeds of patriotisme are being planted among youngsters through certain subject such history,civics and social studies in the formal curriculum.Besides that,the way of school organization altered the student mind with patriotisme spirits influenced the mind setting about unity in Malaysia.
In order of that,the 1Malaysia concept objectively encourages the participation of different races into non academic activities especially sports and recreation.Sports are the perfect tool in bringing the society together as without even thinking about races,we shout together as 1Malaysian to support our team in battle in order to achieve a single goal.On special event such as festivals,it did bring the people together in many races to celebrate a festival happily regardless of races.For example Hari Raya Aidilfitri is celebrated by Muslim.However,non-Muslim such Chinese and Indian can be seen celebrating too with visiting some of their Muslim friend by attending the open house.Thus,the goal of 1Malaysia is observed as success as national unity is achieve.

Although the concept of 1Malaysia has bring about abundant benefits to society,it is still far from perfect as it empowers the influence of particular race.In political field,there has been a streotype to have a power control and authority on a races. the other races are given the opportunity to engage in political fields as well as assisting in the government associations but there's only a small percentages of them.The concept of 1 Malaysia objectively on the value of social union and cooperation in between different races fails to develop in political views.Many corruption and money laundry cases are being identified of these people with power and authority and most of them have similar races. Yet,there is no legal action taken by the government and eventhough there is,it just trying to make all people blind in their activity.In addition, the concept of 1Malaysia urges the other races in accepting the special rights by one particular race in Malaysia. in this cases, the concept are failed as in bringing the races together, members are to accept each others differences and special rights without any doubts,even if the particular races stand above other races in all way taking the government benefits.

In conclusion,the concept of 1Malaysia is considered success in bring the Malaysia in harmony society.

(http://www.kokheechng.blogspot.com)