Malaysia is a Phenomenon.

The Aussie Senator Xenopon came and very quickly was shown the gate out. Maybe there are others like him, but of a lesser pedigree, who are already here unnoticed.

Xenopon was denied entry for poking his smelly nose where it was not wanted. He has a penchant for instigating disharmony between the races in Malaysia, considered an undesirable and because he is a foreigner, could very easily be asked to leave.  

There are amongst us Malaysians a few undesirables too, who aim to cause much more trouble between the races than Xenopon ever could. Under the guise of freedom of speech, and democracy these few prance about on the platform of politics to instigate, in order to raise suspicion, ill will and hatred btw the races.  

However, with these sorts of undesirables, there is nothing much the authorities can do. They are citizens. They cannot be shown the exit gate out of the country. Together with them are certain so called NGO's who aim to further their cause, to do damage to the existing good inter racial relations in order to benefit their own myopic and selfish motives. 

Malaysia is hailed amongst the international community for the fact that though the population is so racially and ethnically diverse, with each practicing their own religion, beliefs, customs and traditions, the country has been free from racial or inter ethnic strife for generations.  

People from other nations have come here in droves to witness for themselves this miracle, to bask in its warmth. Many more have come here unaware of this miracle and are pleasantly surprised.  

Leaders of many countries have made official visits to Malaysia, to see and experience for themselves the vibes of harmony and unity and to wonder and learn of its secrets so as to emulate it back home. 

We have done ourselves proud. Now, shouldn't we all, good Malaysians unreservedly, and with our utmost ability safeguard this marvel from those who seek to harm it?     

Still there are others who consider Malaysia a conundrum for the fact that many less racially divided populations are not doing quite as well to say the least. And that by way of precedence and experience Malaysia should be torn apart by racial discord and civil strife. Some even have the gall to say that Malaysia is a powder keg waiting to explode. Let them eat their own words and forever despair. Malaysians have proven time and time again, that challenges will only unite them and unite them all the more.    

As in the Constitution, Islam is the religion of the Federation. But unlike many other Muslim countries, Malaysia is not bogged down by the stigma that they are associated with. Malaysia alone, among the many, can stand firmly on the pedestal as the exception, an island of tranquility amidst storms. This is a phenomenon that many are wondering about.  

This 13th General Election will test our resolve again. There will be immense pressure to tear and pull us apart, to stampede on our sentiments and put blinkers on our eyes. We won't let them. They will fail. Insya'ALLAH. 

My youngest child is now in Form 1 in Convent Bukit Nanas (CBN). Recently she competed in her schools Choral Speaking event and it was my pleasure to audition her at home. The script is her own with help from the internet of course. I would like to share
with you what she committed to memory titled:  One Malaysia  

In thunder and lightening 
here we come. 
Ladies and Gentlemen, 
We the children of today 
present to you,  
One Malaysia. 
Malaysia is a multiracial country. 
A country that belongs to all             
Malaysians. 
With a shared history
and a belief in a shared future. 
U N I T Y - unity, 
only a five letter word, 
yet the foundation of 
multi racial Malaysia, 
a cultural melting pot. 
Udah makai nuan?  
Wa jiak pah liaw? 
A unique heritage of different          
races. 
Selamat Hari Raya. 
Gong Xi Fa Cai. 
Gayu Curu Gerai Nyamai. 
Diwali Vartikah. 
A blend unlike any in the world. 
We even have baju kurung, 
Cheongsam, Sari and many more. 
There are many Malaysians who have        
made us proud. 
Datuk' Jimmy Choo, the cheapest
pair cost at least RM3000. 
Datuk Bernard Chandran, the   
Fashion designer extrodinaire, 
Datuk Siti Norhaliza, the talented songbird, Datuk Michelle Yeoh the   Bond Girl. 
Malaysians love their food. 
The menu for breakfast lunch and            
dinner will be as varied as it's people. 
Popiah, char kuey tiaw, roti canai,   nasi lemak and teh
tarik. 
Next we have the beautiful places from the deep blue seas to tall
mountains. 
Malaysia is truly Asia.   

My daughter lost to a Form 2 competitor. 
But what does it matter. As a parent I say kudos to CBN and such like schools. We are parents must strive all we can to ensure our young ones a future much better than ours, insya’ALLAH.