By Aizuddin Danian
This is a racist video? Not even close. Watch it. This is what Khairy had to say on the matter:
"We have tolerated a lot of things but when the insult is too blatant, the time has come for those who did so to be taken a stern action," he told reporters after visiting Kota Baharu Umno Youth chief Rosmadi Ismail here Tuesday night."The Malays are not being overly sensitive. We have in fact tolerated a lot of things," he said.
Really? Khairy, your definition of racism seems to be quite selective. When your ex-boss said this, did you agree with him? You were sitting just a few feet away. Maybe you even helped him write the speech. Let me refresh your memory:
EDIT: Khairy Jamaluddin blogs about Namewee on Rembau.net. Will read it and respond shortly.
EDIT2: After reading KJ's blog, the part of Namewee's video that he has a problem with deals with Namewee's assertion that Malaysia is rich because of the Chinese.
In the 'song', which begins with him colourfully expressing his disdain for racists, Namewee exposes himself as the racist when he says "You tak baca? Siapa buat Malaysia kaya?", the implication being that the Chinese are the reason for Malaysia's prosperity and as such Malays like Siti Inshah have no business asking the Chinese to 'return' to China.
First of all, i would suggest that KJ and anyone else who finds this offensive, read up on a particularly seminal piece of work called "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith. Perhaps as an Oxford graduate, KJ has heard of this.
In it, Adam Smith defines the wealth of a nation as "the annual produce of the land and the labour of the society". In popular terms, wealth thus defined refers to how much of something of value that is owned -- and the accumulation of this value, aggregated across the people of a country, determines it wealth or its "kekayaan".
Its arguable, of course, who controls the wealth of Malaysia. While everyone contributed to the creation of wealth and/or relative prosperity of the nation, the question we need to ask is who owns a majority of it. The fact that Malay ultras such as PERKASA, and even UMNO Youth, have argued that the 30% equity quota needs to be retained in the hands of Malays begs the argument that if the Malays need help to "own" their own country, then the wealth of the nation is not necessarily controlled by them.
So while, as a Malay, its stinging to hear that "You tak baca? Siapa buat Malaysia kaya?", i'm realistic enough to realize that if left to the devices of the Malays alone, the nation could very well be a much poorer place. Of course, that's speculatory, but reverse engineer the results of what we see in today's economy and its hard to see how the Malays, perhaps due to our own cultural values, would be able to compensate for the effort of the other races. As it is, we can't even compete with them on a pure merit basis (or at least this is what my Malay leaders are telling me).
Secondly, unlike KJ and the other sensitive Malays out there, why take offence (if offence was meant) when you can draw motivation from it all. So what, a Chinese rapper makes fun of me and my Malay brothers and sisters? I'll show you what we can really do! The suggestion that the Malays were carried to prosperity on the backs of the Chinese should not offend me -- it should give me pause to realize that if i haven't done enough, perhaps i need to try harder.
That's the real message our Malay leaders should be spreading -- appeal to our sense of shame, stoke our pride, push us to be better citizens, more productive citizens, save more of our money rather than spend it on lavish Hari Raya gatherings, generate wealth through real investments and not fall prey to silly get-rich-quick schemes.
And, while we're at it, grow a thicker skin.
Lastly, most importantly, and let this be an eye-opener to those who haven't considered it before -- racism is an ideology. Its bad, nasty and unwanted. But if history has thought us anything, fighting ideologies with threats of "punishment" or physical distress such as imprisonment or fines, is just counter-productive and ineffective.
Khairy Jamaluddin is a senior Malay leader. When such a person calls for the punishment of a Chinese boy on the grounds of racism, how do you think the Chinese are going to think (especially among them who share or are at least sympathetic to Namewee's views)? By fighting an ideology with fire, you're just stoking the flames ever higher. You're validating their claims that the Malays are indeed racist, do indeed have thin skins.
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written by Eskay345, September 03, 2010 21:41:40
written by Eskay345, September 03, 2010 21:41:40
OMG, other real racist culprits go free, AGAIN.
And a rapper takes the rap.
Or is it for his own personal safety as was done to a lady reporter up North a couple years ago.
And a rapper takes the rap.
Or is it for his own personal safety as was done to a lady reporter up North a couple years ago.
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written by a guest, September 03, 2010 21:15:20
written by a guest, September 03, 2010 21:15:20
We always hear the same refrain that the Chinese came here and made the country wealthy. If the Chinese are so good as so boastfully claimed why didn't they just stay in China and make China wealthy? Nobody will complain, would they?
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written by a guest, September 03, 2010 21:12:05
written by a guest, September 03, 2010 21:12:05
This niamahwee is a small boy trying to seek attention, using filthy language not knowing how to use decent language. Just ignore him.
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written by Alice, September 03, 2010 20:51:50
written by Alice, September 03, 2010 20:51:50
If the British had not brought in the Indians and the Chinese I wonder where would Malaysia be?
Why didn't the British use the Malays to develope Malaysia?
Thinklah dummies!!! Don't be over sensitive for nothing. Of course the truth would hurt!!!
Why didn't the British use the Malays to develope Malaysia?
Thinklah dummies!!! Don't be over sensitive for nothing. Of course the truth would hurt!!!
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written by Nixcloud, September 03, 2010 19:04:41
written by Nixcloud, September 03, 2010 19:04:41
absolutely right on the dot...
instead of moaning about the racist rapper, the focus should be on what prompted him and if wat he says has any truth. if yes, isn't it time we wake up and do something about it...???
p.s. oxford graduate-ah?!
instead of moaning about the racist rapper, the focus should be on what prompted him and if wat he says has any truth. if yes, isn't it time we wake up and do something about it...???
p.s. oxford graduate-ah?!
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written by sang kancil, September 03, 2010 16:50:09
written by sang kancil, September 03, 2010 16:50:09
Hey guys,
I want to ask a question.
I want to know how much tax does any of these BN/UMNO polticians pay? It will be interesting.
I think we should also include the likes of the AG, IGP plus the numerous high ranking civil servants and all the perks they received.
I want to ask a question.
I want to know how much tax does any of these BN/UMNO polticians pay? It will be interesting.
I think we should also include the likes of the AG, IGP plus the numerous high ranking civil servants and all the perks they received.
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written by Mangrovejumper, September 03, 2010 16:19:13
written by Mangrovejumper, September 03, 2010 16:19:13
Excellent article.
It's interesting that Mr Danian mentioned a possible cause of the lack of progress may be " perhaps due to our own cultural values". I believe it's a point that shouldn't be missed by readers.
When I was a kid going to primary school in Johor Bahru, I remembered that there is an different perspective of the Malay kids I played with (which I didn't understand until much later in life). Most of the Chinese kids would dream of being kaya-raya. Malay kids would pride themselves in being miskin.
I wonder if that's part of what Mr. Danian is implying, and I wonder if it still exists today as part of the Malay culture. If so, it would go a long way in explaining the difference in progress between most of the Malays and the Chinese despite NEP.
It's interesting that Mr Danian mentioned a possible cause of the lack of progress may be " perhaps due to our own cultural values". I believe it's a point that shouldn't be missed by readers.
When I was a kid going to primary school in Johor Bahru, I remembered that there is an different perspective of the Malay kids I played with (which I didn't understand until much later in life). Most of the Chinese kids would dream of being kaya-raya. Malay kids would pride themselves in being miskin.
I wonder if that's part of what Mr. Danian is implying, and I wonder if it still exists today as part of the Malay culture. If so, it would go a long way in explaining the difference in progress between most of the Malays and the Chinese despite NEP.
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written by Nice n Simple, September 03, 2010 15:55:03
written by Nice n Simple, September 03, 2010 15:55:03
Khairy's popularity and support from UMNO has dwindled to almost nothing. To get some attention, and hopefully recognition and consideration from UMNO as well as the mainstream media, he'd have to BARK LIKE IBRAHIM.
Sit, Khairy, Sit! ......Now that's a good dog, Khairy, good dog. Now roll over boy, ..... good dog Khairy, that's my boy. Now sit the fcuk down, and shut the fcuk up!
Sit, Khairy, Sit! ......Now that's a good dog, Khairy, good dog. Now roll over boy, ..... good dog Khairy, that's my boy. Now sit the fcuk down, and shut the fcuk up!
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written by panca, September 03, 2010 13:42:41
written by panca, September 03, 2010 13:42:41
Khairy never cares to bring out good and fair from what he learnt at oxford, he must and will fart through his mouth if needs be to win the Malay votes, he is still trying very hard to scale ladder and keeps falling downwards despite trying to get into the good arses of the umoono political ladder.
I hope more Malay gets the message, a universal value message though in a crude way and the many like Aizuddin would help to the Rakyat to bring this message of change against the mindset of bluff and racism of BTN propagated by UmooNO.
I hope more Malay gets the message, a universal value message though in a crude way and the many like Aizuddin would help to the Rakyat to bring this message of change against the mindset of bluff and racism of BTN propagated by UmooNO.
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written by Navigator, September 03, 2010 13:38:30
written by Navigator, September 03, 2010 13:38:30
Read Frank Swettenham's book called "British Malaya, 19 July 1906 pages 230 - 233." He admitted that the Chinese paid most of the taxes to run the country and without it, it would not be possible to develop Malaya. This was more than 100 years ago and is still the same today.
What contribution has Khairy made to improve the economic well being of Malaysia? Namewee is right and he can quote the passages I have referred to. UMNO has to face reality: the Chinese and Indians built up the country with their hard word and industry. For more than 100 years, the Malays did nothing. If they were hardworking, the British would not have reason to bring in the Chinese and Indians. You may feel angry about it but prove us wrong by working hard now for your equity, instead of claiming special rights without any hard work on your behalf. You were never marginalised, face reality. We did not denigrate you until you started insulting us and asked us to go back home. This is our retaliation. Prove us wrong by working hard for once in history.
Also Malaya was called Barr Chin ( land of the Chinese) during the time of the Prophet Mohamad. The Malays are lucky because China has never been a colonial country, unlike the Anglo Saxons and the Jews.
What contribution has Khairy made to improve the economic well being of Malaysia? Namewee is right and he can quote the passages I have referred to. UMNO has to face reality: the Chinese and Indians built up the country with their hard word and industry. For more than 100 years, the Malays did nothing. If they were hardworking, the British would not have reason to bring in the Chinese and Indians. You may feel angry about it but prove us wrong by working hard now for your equity, instead of claiming special rights without any hard work on your behalf. You were never marginalised, face reality. We did not denigrate you until you started insulting us and asked us to go back home. This is our retaliation. Prove us wrong by working hard for once in history.
Also Malaya was called Barr Chin ( land of the Chinese) during the time of the Prophet Mohamad. The Malays are lucky because China has never been a colonial country, unlike the Anglo Saxons and the Jews.
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written by hellosunshine, September 03, 2010 12:19:03
written by hellosunshine, September 03, 2010 12:19:03
Here's the link to a b******t where the video is available for viewing. I hope the link comes out ok in this page. Judge for yourselves as adults and see if there really are any racist slurs in it.
http://simpleindulgence-learnmakeup.b******t.com/2010/08/youtube-video-malaysians-rapper-namewee.html
http://simpleindulgence-learnmakeup.b******t.com/2010/08/youtube-video-malaysians-rapper-namewee.html
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written by Malaysiaputra, September 03, 2010 12:18:39
written by Malaysiaputra, September 03, 2010 12:18:39
written by mikewang, September 03, 2010 11:22:19
Since the Chinese pay 90% of the income tax as told by Dr Mahathir,
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Could Mahathir be telling a lie to justify his accusation that the Chinese are controlling the economy of Malaysia ?. .
This gives him the excuse to call for the continuation of the NEP for his own agenda.
I for one do not believe that the Chinese are controlling the economy of Malaysia.
Since the Chinese pay 90% of the income tax as told by Dr Mahathir,
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Could Mahathir be telling a lie to justify his accusation that the Chinese are controlling the economy of Malaysia ?. .
This gives him the excuse to call for the continuation of the NEP for his own agenda.
I for one do not believe that the Chinese are controlling the economy of Malaysia.
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written by jalapeno, September 03, 2010 12:15:17
written by jalapeno, September 03, 2010 12:15:17
Wow, Aizuddin's reasoning and matured mental state is comparable to that of RPK. I really hope many of my beloved Malay brothers and sisters out there could stay calm and see that non-muslims are not your enemy. It is UMNO that has been wedging us apart all these decades.
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written by DezMalaysia, September 03, 2010 12:09:19
written by DezMalaysia, September 03, 2010 12:09:19
Tun Mamakhatir had once acknowledged that 90% of the taxes paid to the government are from the Chinese Malaysian. Mamak must be right ! No one in UMNO dares to touch Tun Mamak !
"You tak baca? Siapa buat Malaysia kaya?", so how wrong is this ? Just because a yellow expressed it in the other way round, it's wrong ? Vulgar is wrong, but the facts and reality are still there !
"You tak baca? Siapa buat Malaysia kaya?", so how wrong is this ? Just because a yellow expressed it in the other way round, it's wrong ? Vulgar is wrong, but the facts and reality are still there !
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written by Semuaok, September 03, 2010 12:02:46
written by Semuaok, September 03, 2010 12:02:46
Aizuddin,
Think carefully before you write. KJ think Malay are stupid. Just like Mahathiew, Najis, MumZhidin, Hisap and so Onn. Malay voted are just a measure of how Malayness you are. That's without saying how racist you are. KJ need to upgrade himself by becoming more stupid, more racist and more corrupt to qualify for UMNO vote in the future.
Our Kelantan Prince Kuli is the best example of why clean, smart and fair minded gentleman is not needed.
Think carefully before you write. KJ think Malay are stupid. Just like Mahathiew, Najis, MumZhidin, Hisap and so Onn. Malay voted are just a measure of how Malayness you are. That's without saying how racist you are. KJ need to upgrade himself by becoming more stupid, more racist and more corrupt to qualify for UMNO vote in the future.
Our Kelantan Prince Kuli is the best example of why clean, smart and fair minded gentleman is not needed.
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written by truthbespoken, September 03, 2010 11:28:40
written by truthbespoken, September 03, 2010 11:28:40
Khairy, you have not remained consistent to the bigger overall Malaysian objective which you seemed to have subscribed to recently. Playing up once again to the Malay gallery is taking a reverse gear politically and it will not work for your future nor Malaysia's future. Gone are those days such inept parochial tactics will succeed in the long run. Stay neutral if you must for now but more importantly, continue to convince and lead your troupe to be more Malaysian in approach in future.
Well done, Aizuddin Danian, thank you for standing up to be counted as a proud fellow Malaysian. Hope more Malaysians will join you in your rational quest to see reason over racist emotion.
Well done, Aizuddin Danian, thank you for standing up to be counted as a proud fellow Malaysian. Hope more Malaysians will join you in your rational quest to see reason over racist emotion.
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written by mikewang, September 03, 2010 11:22:19
written by mikewang, September 03, 2010 11:22:19
Since the Chinese pay 90% of the income tax as told by Dr Mahathir, Malaysia will indeed be in a sorry state if the Chinese pack and this place as allegedly demanded by the head mistress.
Moreover, since UMNO spinners still insist that the Malays only own 19% of the corporate world, the implication is that the Chinese owns much more than 19%.
Thus it is not unexpected of Namewee to misunderstand that the Chinese make this country "rich."
Moreover, since UMNO spinners still insist that the Malays only own 19% of the corporate world, the implication is that the Chinese owns much more than 19%.
Thus it is not unexpected of Namewee to misunderstand that the Chinese make this country "rich."
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written by samadhi8, September 03, 2010 11:18:25
written by samadhi8, September 03, 2010 11:18:25
Well said + thank you. Really wishing ALL Malays have that capacity to think + reason like you.
Shamefully our Malay leaders like Dr Mad have chosen to sell out their own race to profit themselves! In the process they have perfected double-talk and 2-face-ness.
Shamefully our Malay leaders like Dr Mad have chosen to sell out their own race to profit themselves! In the process they have perfected double-talk and 2-face-ness.
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written by doggone, September 03, 2010 11:17:43
Khairy has always been and will always be a lalang that sway and bend to the winds as and when it suits him. He rode on the back of his father in law to be where he is but he can never be a true leader of the people because his morals is equally unpredictable.
Just ask yourself one question. What has this Kerbau from Rembau done for the nation to date that deserve a mention? Nothing right?
written by doggone, September 03, 2010 11:17:43
Khairy has always been and will always be a lalang that sway and bend to the winds as and when it suits him. He rode on the back of his father in law to be where he is but he can never be a true leader of the people because his morals is equally unpredictable.
Just ask yourself one question. What has this Kerbau from Rembau done for the nation to date that deserve a mention? Nothing right?
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written by NSTPravda, September 03, 2010 11:17:23
written by NSTPravda, September 03, 2010 11:17:23
Read my qur'an swearing pink pouting lips: Despite KJ's retardation through smelling to much Oxfart and suffers from selective memory loss, I have to agree that I, speaking as the 1Malay, am very sensitive to these being released into the pubic areas. My cousin, Kerispuddin, will definitely agree and needs his keris to scratch his gatal spots. But I digress, Namewee should be ISA'd and whipped by Ro$mak while I watch. Trust me, this my pubic duty to the name. Al-UMNOdollarlah!
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