1Malaysia: Apa beza Sabah, Sarawak dan Semenanjung?

some people questioned, in light of 1Malaysia concept, why do we still need the Restricted Travelling Document and Work Permit to work in Sabah and Sarawak?

the answer is, because those are the rules stated by both states prior joining the Federation of Malaysia. they want to have direct control on immigration, to avoid the influx of non-sabahan/sarawakian people into their land. this would cause imbalance, economically and socially, in the population demographics.

given this situation, how actually could we truly achieve 1Malaysia?

it irks me a lot when we often mention that there are 3 major races in Malaysia (Malay, Chinese and Indian), followed by the Seranis and Bumiputeras.

what the heck?

these 3 major races are not for Malaysia. those races are the majority in Semenanjung!

this is where the actual problem lies.

when we projected the image of Malaysia, we portrayed the Semenanjung part only. and when we need to show to the world that we are rich in biodiversity in cultures and places of interests, suddenly Sabah and Sarawak come into the picture.

the major races in Malaysia are the Bumiputeras, Malays, Chinese and Indians.

however, we all should collectively call ourselves, Malaysian.

and please.. all this dis-trust should ends here. it's too bad when we have some misconceptions to our friends from other states, it is heartbreaking to know there are stereotyping between Semenanjung and Borneo people.

we need to learn of the difference, and respect it.

we always say that in discussion people should be open-minded. question is, are we expecting the same thing from ourselves too?

1Malaysia, for me, is not another political ploy by Najib. it's actually the extension of Rukunegara concept originated from his father.

it's something that we really need to incorporate within ourselves.

i am too tired to have this stereotyping mindset.

i will not stop condemning the bad acts, but i will not (hopefully) say, "Dasar Orang ______!"

it hurts when people told me that orang Semenanjung this and that, orang Sabah this and that, and orang Sarawak this and that. because upon reflection, all statements have the same message, "that we are ignorant fools, who fail to respect others, in the same time demanding them to respect us".

we are Malaysian.

Salam 1Malaysia!