Posted by Mohd Aminudin
I REFER to former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad's claim that even though Malay Singaporeans enjoy the benefits of a more developed country, they have to "terbongkok-bongkok" (kowtow) to others ("Malaysian Malays might kowtow to others if..."; Tuesday).
Tun Dr Mahathir will not find support among Singapore Malays.
In today's socio-economic environment, it is impossible to hold back the ambitions and dreams of anyone. Regardless of race, language or religion, opportunities are aplenty. It is up to the individual to take charge and grab them.
To this end, I am grateful that I was not brought up thinking that I am guaranteed a constitutional right that specially cares for me. Had it been so, I would probably be languishing in the lower rungs of a self-driven Singapore society.
I may not be the world's first Malay space tourist or appointed chairman of a huge conglomerate. But I am a small business owner who can stand as tall as my fellow Singaporeans trying to make a mark on the global economy. I am glad I was taught how to fish, and not spoon-fed all the time.
Comments and Response
Hi Bro Aminudin,
Thank you !We are ONE SINGAPORE!
Posted by: estherchoe117 at Fri Jun 18 08:16:10 SGT 2010
Hi Bro Aminudin,Thank you !We are ONE SINGAPORE!
Posted by: estherchoe117 at Fri Jun 18 08:13:39 SGT 2010
Hi Bro Aminudin,No need to defend too much against a person who 'babbles' most of the time.
I too, am proud you are a fellow Singaporean.
Posted by: streetcar at Fri Jun 18 07:49:27 SGT 2010
M proud of our fellow Singaporean Malays, they have never kowtowed to anyone here.Dr M, sebelum engkau muka mulut memberi sindeh kepada orang lain, tenguk dulu diri sendiri!!!
Posted by: NonaSings at Fri Jun 18 07:36:00 SGT 2010
Dr M , as a gracious society our Malay Singaporean will not throw our shoes at you.But please dont be a pondant , and take sling shots at Malay Singaporeans from Malaysia.
Please do it in Singapore as a private citizen , if you have the guts and see if we will kow tow to you.
Posted by: kokoobird at Fri Jun 18 07:14:02 SGT 2010
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