JITRA, June 21 - Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir said today it would be difficult to realise the "1Malaysia" concept if the Malays are not united.
He said the Malays played an important role in ensuring the country's progress as they are the majority in the country.
"If they are not united, how are we going to realise the 1 Malaysia concept? This will not only be detrimental to the Malays but also to other races," he told reporters after opening the A-II Area Farmers' Organisation's general meeting in Kodiang, near here.
He said that the Malays, as the pillar in making 1 Malaysia a reality, should lead the way and be an example to others.
"When we talk about Malay unity, we are not talking from the racism point of view. We have accepted the fact that there cannot be a government which is led 100 per cent by Malay leaders ... we have been practising power sharing for so long," he said.
Meanwhile, in Klang, Selangor, MCA vice-president Datuk Liow Tiong Lai said the Chinese had been reacting positively to the 1 Malaysia concept mooted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
He said the Chinese community appreciated the changes introduced by the prime minister especially in spurring economic growth through stimulus packages and economic liberalisation.
"The Chinese believe the 1 Malaysia concept will bring the country to greater heights and they are working hard towards making it a reality," he told reporters after opening the Kapar MCA meeting.
Liow, who is the Health Minister, said the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and various other Chinese organisations would hold a dinner on Saturday as a sign of support to the prime minister.
The dinner would be held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre. - Bernama

written by tidur, June 21, 2009
written by wkc, June 21, 2009
written by swipenter, June 21, 2009
written by Daddy's boy, June 21, 2009
What concept is that? Please be specific to enlighten us presciently ...
otherwise , even your father is confused !
written by sham, June 21, 2009
Meanwhile they want all Malaysians to forget about the dismal state of the country's economy, the drastic drop in FDI, rising unemployment, marked reduced competitiveness, human trafficking issues, PKFZ, independence of our judiciary, increasing polarisation of the races, rising crime rate....
Don't get taken in by their antics as we will hold them accountable for we are fast becoming a failed nation due to their action/inaction!!!
written by Durian Besar, June 21, 2009
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Malay unity crucial to 1 Malaysia, this statement is a huge oxymoron in itself.
Mukhriz is footling meaningless words, twisting his toungue till it entangles itself like bownot.
Liow Tiong Lai lying through his teeth
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Is our economy actually spurring? Judjing from what? KLSE index?
Most of the counters shooting up are UMNO related. Who doesn't know that our KLSE index is a pseudo indicator of our economy?
Najib coerced EPF to pump 5b into Valucap so to boost the market, despite objection from the rakyat.
On top of that, some stupid kia-su Chinese dumped in some 999million Ringgit to buy up ASM units, whose money will again be used to fire up the market.
By the time the crony tycoon sucked up those capital and cabut, only the rakyat will be left suffering.
Is Najib's stimulus plan actually fruiting? No
Only RM2.6b out of RM51.7 billion stimulus packages spent so far
(http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/29548-only-rm26b-of-stimulus-packages-spent-so-far).
More shocking news in the following article
(http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/29843-scepticism-over-kls-bid-to-cut-budget-deficit-)
it seems that the RM51.7 billion has already been taken out of the money box, or at least, in terms of budgeting, it is already considered a debit item.
51.7-2.6= 49.1
So, do tell us, where has the remaining 49.1b gone?
NO NEWS!
Najib's government is misleading the rakyat, MCA doggies are helping to exonerate the liars.
written by Malaysian Heart, June 21, 2009
This is the latest example of a Malaysian politician taking leave of logic, in this case a non sequitur. How on earth is unity within an ethnic group necessary for the unity of a Nation? For the good of Malaysia, we should reject "leaders" who cannot put together a simple logical argument.
written by My View, June 21, 2009
written by Superior Race of Morons, June 21, 2009
written by aries, June 21, 2009
You did not say anything about the proposed "Unity Talks" between UMNO and PAS.
How do you reconcile that with the 1Malaysia Concept that you are so enthusiastic about?
WOndering if you are supporting that too?
What about Chinese Unity? Isn't that important to Malaysia's progress too? If Malay unity is important, what about the others?
If there are NO true equality and fair policies, one million 1Malaysia concepts would also FAIL us all!
If the picture is right, the world will also be right. Wonder you know what that means?
written by yc, June 21, 2009
1 Malaysia is about Malay Unity ?
2 Malaysia is about Chinese Unity ?
3 Malaysia is about Indian Unity ?
What type of Unity are we heading towards.
Is thei 1 Malaysia about the disintegration of the fragile racial relationship in our country.
This is the most irresponsible crop of leadership this country has ever seen.
written by dan, June 21, 2009
written by change28, June 21, 2009
This epidemic of stupidity seems to be reaching the height of mass hysteria among BN and Govt servants.
By the way, to all BN supporters, unity does not mean uniformity. That is for the BN parties, leader promotes one idea and all the others follow sycophantically, no matter how stupid the idea.
written by Viratta, June 21, 2009
when you talk about unity you must mean Malaysian not sinble races. 1 Malaysia is all about the reces called " Malaysian ". Than we will start to stand together to built the Nation and make it properous.
Don't just state alone only One races. It will only lead to "Racist"problem regardles of the intention or motive.
Just Think abot it?????
written by B.U.N., June 21, 2009
It seems like he's the Deputy Minister for Malay Unity and perhaps that's all he's good for. His understanding of 1Malaysia is one nation under UMNO, divisible, without liberty and injustice for all (except UMNOputras).
written by Lau Liow, June 21, 2009
I suggest you tell us at your dinner speech. Hopefully they serve fresh fish head.
written by ktteokt, June 21, 2009
written by sktan, June 21, 2009
written by monk, June 21, 2009
Anyway, MCA will always support any "thing" suggested by its political master. Even if it is a piece of shit.
written by pat ling, June 21, 2009
written by iskandarlobos, June 22, 2009
written by akmal, June 22, 2009
mewujudkan Malaysia yang "aman" kononnya atas nama Kerajaan Perpaduan.Kalau lepas PRU,boleh bersama,mengapa semasa PRU tak boleh kan?.Haru-biru la Pas bila konsep Kerajaan Perpaduan ni jadi kenyataan.First time rasa berat hati nak undi Pas lagi kecuali pemimpin Pas yang secara terang2 menentang idea ini,sokonganku tak akan berbelah bahagi pada mereka.Bagi Saya,rakyat Malaysia boleh bersatu tetapi tidak di bawah kerajaan corrupt Barisan tu..
written by SK, June 22, 2009
I believe Malay, Chinese and Indian are very united within their own community. For larger issues (like sovereignity, independent, etc...), all races are united under 1Malaysai flag.
Under this unity, every individual has diffrent political thinking, that is the reason why many parties are formed to project these differences.
To say that without Malay Unity, there will not be 1Malaysia is like saying Malaysia will never achieve unity which we have already achieved when Tunku declared independent of Malaysia. This lead me to conclude that either Mr. M is very confused or he has other agenda in mind. For the unity of Malay and non-Malay, it can only happen when all discriminatory rules and policies are abolished.
written by Hafidz Baharom, June 22, 2009
Well, I'm sorry, but unless those policies are inclusive for all Malays, liberal and conservatives, regardless of gender, religious views, and even sexual orientation than Mukhriz is talking nonsense.
The Malays will remain split because of many reasons. Geographical polarisation, income levels, class levels, even down to the fact that most of today's Malay youths are in fact a mixture of races, myself being a mix of the four major races in this nation and thus are more open and liberal towards the acceptance of other races.
We don't need the Malays to be united first to achieve whatever the heck 1Malaysia is, and to strive for such is an impossibility that will be used as an excuse by the government when their policies flunk.
written by beeyong, June 22, 2009
written by Jambu, June 22, 2009
So he admitted that all the while, its racism. In any case, even the UMNO 'ministers' don't even know what 1Malaysia really is, all coming out with different interpretations. I would have envisaged that 1Malaysia means simply that! not 1Melayu, 1Chinese, 1Indian and so on. Its just simply put, 1Malaysia. If a deputy minister and son of a ....... can't see that and still talk like a racist, how then can people even accept the concept without even understanding what the leaders are trying to say? I think 1Malaysia should be a united Malaysians fighting the evils of greed, power lust, corruption, racism, nepotism, cronyism, abuse, draconian laws, and even policies that do not benefit the peoples of 1Malaysia!
written by Hang Tuah 1, June 22, 2009
One is Umno, and the other is Pas.
Umno is the ruling government, Barisan Nasional.
While Pas is Opposition, Pakatan Rakyat.
To Muhkriz, two Malay parties - in opposite sides means division of Malay.
Unity of Malays means these two Malay parties should be on the same side - Barisan Nasional.
If that is achieved, then you have unity.
If we apply the same rationale to all political parties,
Then all should be on the same side - on the same political and ideological side - the Barisan Nasional.
Today we talk about Malay unity - same side as BN.
Tomorrow we talk about Chinese unity - same side as BN.
The next day Indian unity - BN side.
And the Dayaks, all all others - to BN side.
Because ultimately, we should talk about National Unity -
Unless you are with Barisan Nasional, there is no national unity.
Can you see how dangerous and crazy this rationale of Muhkriz will lead us???
Can you measure patriotism by your political allegiance?
Can you measure unity of a race by their political label?
If this thinking is correct, then we must remove all Opposition.
This way, we will achieve even a higher good -
Why only Malay unity?? That is not good enough.
We should aspire national unity - unity of all races!!!!
If we measure unity of all races with their political standing...
Sad, that is kind of thinking is now promoted by Muhkriz, a son of Mahathir.
Mahathir has said, Opposition is a reflection of the government -
It is important that our country has two-party system.
For check and balance, for accountability, for fairness and justice.
What is wrong having two Malay parties - and they are opposites in political sides?
Don't you think this is healthy - for political maturity and growth?
Why we can't accept different or opposing views without thinking negatively?
Think about Japan -
they have two-party system.
Imagine we apply Muhkriz's doctrine, then we say Japanese are divided -
because they have strong Opposition party...
Ohhh, all Japanese must belong to same party or same group?????
Think about India -
Ohhh, all Hindus must be one party...
and since they are majority, they should rule over all.
Again, Muhkriz is wrong - don't you think so.
What about America???
Muhkriz would say America is divided because you have Republicans and Democrats -
all should be one side - do away with Opposition...
This thinking is shallow and idiotic.
In fact, in history - there is one political ideology that will not accept Opposition -
That concept is Communism...
Is Muhkriz's thinking akin to Communism???
Is Islam against democracy???
Must we insist that Malays are divided bcos of Umno and Pas in opposite sides???
Then we should just abolish one party - RoS should reject one party.
Muhkriz is a shame to Mahathir.
written by Steven Ong, June 22, 2009
written by layman, June 22, 2009
written by change28, June 22, 2009
The Prime Minister said that if what he saw during his recent visit to the state was a sign, then the concept was not only well-received by the people but a way of life.
“The people of Sarawak is an example of what I mean by ‘unity through diversity’ as they respect the culture and festival of each other’s ethnic group,” he said in his latest posting in his blog, www.1Malaysia.com.my.
“I look back at the solidarity that I could see during my two-day visit there.
“In fact, before I explained the values and elements of 1Malaysia, they had already long been adopted by the people of Sarawak, whether they live in towns which have already developed, in the traditional longhouses or villages which they inherited from their ancestors,” he said.
“At the same time, I think about the importance of ensuring that both the federal and state governments work together to continue efforts to develop all districts in Sarawak to achieve the objectives and aspirations, as had been discussed with the Sarawak Chief Minister,” he said.
Najib said the ‘1Malaysia’ concept would continue to be a dynamic process in national development.
How is Malay unity crucial to 1Malaysia? It is the unity of all Malaysians.
But one BN leader will say one thing in direct contradiction to another BN leader. No wonder Malaysia is so stably unprogressive.




