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Our Indian Muslim champion, muslimjati, cannot defend his position.
There are easy options in life. It is hard work all the way down, up and sideways. As a member of small and self respecting community, he should be proud of his heritage, culture, and identity. He wants to be classified as a Malay. You cannot change a dog into a cat by just changing the definition. It is an act of self or communal delusion. We are not living in a Houdini world.

We need to build a rugged society which respects the dignity of difference, and one which utilises our rich diversity as a critical strategic advantage so that we can compete with the best in the world. We are so fortunate in more ways than one, yet we are blind to these blessings.

We have allowed political Islam to divide the Malays, thanks to our politicians. It is threatening our national solidarity. Malay muslims no longer interact with non-Muslims. As a result, our survival as a nation is under under threat from religious obscurantism.

The silent Malaysian majority must no longer stay on the sidelines and allow the vocal minority to dictate our future. To a future defined by religious bigotry and racial intolerance is no future at all for Malaysians.

Thanks.

The Indian Muslims, though small in number, have been a vibrant force and have worked hard and well, particulalry in business and it is heartening that they have stood on their own to achieve a great deal. Such a feat by such a small community is commendable and do not fall for the illusive handouts which would eventually destroy what you have worked so hard for and achieved.

Why don’t you refute me? Don’t keep quiet. Otherwise, I think I am correct to criticise your approach. Thanks.

Cari makan secara lain lah. Din Merican sudah bernasihat yang baik untuk kaum Muslim India. Jangan ikut macam orang Melayu UMNO. Terima kasih.

KIMMA seeks Malay status for Indian Muslims

(Bernama) — The Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (KIMMA) Sunday passed a motion seeking the government to give Malay status to Indian Muslims born in the country.

In the eight-point motion, passed at its 30th annual general meeting, KIMMA cited provisions in the Federal Constitution which stated that a Muslim who could speak Bahasa Malaysia and practised the Malay culture was regarded a Malay.

The contents of the motion, among others, stated; “The Indian Muslims adopt the three elements but still cannot get the Malay status. If there is a problem in doing so, at least give the Bumiputera status as is being done to the Portuguese”.

The motion was handed to the Prime Minister’s Political Secretary Datuk Othman Desa who opened the meeting.

KIMMA is also asking for a special quota for the Indian Muslims in the allocation of low cost houses, places in public institutions of higher learning, scholarships and employment opportunities.

It also wants two of its members to be appointed as Senators.

On the political side, the congress also passed a motion to apply to become a member of the Barisan Nasional component party and would gladly accept to become a coalition party in UMNO.

KIMMA advisor Thasleem Mohd Ibrahim, when met by Bernama, said although the Indian Muslims could be Umno members, many were not keen because they wanted to maintain their culture and mother-tongue.

He said the Indian Muslims played an important role in the setting up of MIC but left the party when religious element seeped in.

He added that there was a great difference in historical background of the Indian Muslims and the Indians who came to work as labourers despite them speaking Tamil and were from Tamil Nadu in India.

Contained in the motion was also a request for the government to simplify the process of visa application and renewal for Muslim teachers from India and to have a KIMMA representative in all the State Religious Council and local government authorities in the country.

Here we are arguing about removing props and handouts for the Malays, and about finding alternative development models. You and KIMMA are going around with a begging bowl to campaign for inclusion as “special people”.

Your idea is that you can enjoy the benefits of NEP/NDP, which, as you know, did not benefit the Malays in general. Do you think 2 Senatorships (I assume you will want one for yourself), etc can help the Indian Muslim community? How about organising the community into one that can help itself. What are the rich Indian Muslims doing for their own kind?

We need to develop a more rugged and entrepreneurial society that can compete globally, and that can respond to market incentives. My ancestors came from India, and we have survived and prospered through our investment in education of our young, lots of hard work and sacrifice, and strength of character. Now you want quotas. That, to say the least, is most disappointing.

I am embarassed by what you have written. Where is your pride and dignity. I wonder what is so “jati” about people with your mind-set. Don’t get soft. There are no free lunches.

Thanks.