My Malaysia

By now, many have watched the video titled "Are Malaysians Racist?". The social experiment went viral on social media and provoked a lot of discussion about racism in Malaysia. There are some who say that while the video showcased what normal Malaysians are really like, it could also be skewed because the people in the video were asked to say racist things in front of a group of strangers; in private, these people might say something else. I did agree with that argument but after watching the video, I want to believe that all the people in the video were being truthful. I might be right or I might be wrong but that's not the point. The point is, I want to believe in a Malaysia that looks beyond race and religion. I have been rather jaded and cynical of late, due mostly to the rubbish spewed by certain politicians and the media outlets and people who keep highlighting it. Sure, we can't ignore the people who say inflammatory things but we shouldn't give them mileage either. We can acknowledge we have a problem and work towards a solution. I believe in a Malaysia that looks beyond race and religion.

Happy Malaysia Day :)