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Do You Agree With This Gerakan Survey On Different Mindsets Between Chinese And Malays?

Gerakan warns the nation that stability in Malaysia will be jeopardised if we continue to ignore the huge differences between how Malays and Chinese think about these 8 major issues.

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According To Gerakan, Differences Between How Malays And Chinese Understand These 8 Issues Will Threaten The Nation's Stability

A huge chasm between Malay and Chinese thinking on major issues such as government, religion and education exists which, if ignored, can threaten the country's stability, Gerakan warned today.

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Central committee member Dominic Lau cited that a survey has revealed adversarial views amongst the two largest communities in Malaysia.

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Lau said that the survey of 200 government officials and academicians, at a dialogue organised by the National Civics Bureau, revealed that both races felt victimised by the other on all eight points in it.

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Issue #1: Racial Harmony

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It’s quite true; if the Dapsters and evangelistas cannot even respect the nature of Allah as it is unanimously conceived by billions of Muslims around the world – adherents which of course include the Malays here – then how can the Chinese possibly be expected to respect all the less vital issues?

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Issue #2: Patriotism

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They also reveal suspicions that the Chinese have no patriotic spirit nor do they truly support racial unity.

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Chinese Tsunami: Utusan Says "Sedarlah Cina". Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak blamed BN's poor performance for the 13th General Elections due to a "Chinese tsunami". However, analysts say that it was an urban tsunami or Malaysian tsunami instead. [CLICK ON LINK FOR FULL STORY]

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Issue #3: Islamisation

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Islamization is a newly introduced terminology by media and Western politicians that means: the phenomenon of spread of Islam all over many.

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Kelantan Salons Ordered To Remove Posters of 'Sexy' Hair Models. Kota Baru Municipal Council recently entered several hair salons in Kelantan and cautioned them to remove posters featuring hair models who did not cover their head. [CLICK ON LINK FOR FULL STORY]

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Issue #4: Vernacular Education And Public Universities

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The survival of the vernacular school is often strongly associated with the survival of the minorities’ culture; in this case the Chinese and Indians.

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The congress also took a swipe at the United Chinese School Committees Association, better known as Dong Zong, accusing them of being "anti-national" in opposing the government's plan to increase teaching time for Bahasa Malaysia in Chinese schools starting next year.

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Issue #5: 30% Bumiputra-Held Economic Equity

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The 30% equity target is the basis of another Bumiputera economic plan that was recently announced by Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

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Under the old rules, companies in the sector had to offer a 30% stake to investors from among the bumiputera (ethnic Malays and other indigenous peoples).

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The Malays cry out for more government help as they feel their status as landowners and special rights are being constantly undermined.

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Issue #6: Government Aid Distribution

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The Chinese feel shut out from government jobs and aid, and therefore are forced to unite to help one another.

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Issue #7: Control And Access To Government Projects

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Issue #8: Fairness In National Policies

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