Hi guys,There will be a new revamp on how I will organise my blogs. There will be 3 blogs which I will be using.
1) http://extremeweight.blogspot.com will be the place where I will post my articles that reflects my perspective on different issues that comes upon my life.
2) http://choonwei.blospot.com will be the place where I will post pictures of my daily life to update my family and friends about how I am doing.
3) http://bijisawi.blogspot.com will be the place where I will update about myself and my daily living.
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Friday, January 27, 2006
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Looking at things at they are
The whole episode of religious conversion seems to spark great controversy within the nation. The 9 non-muslim ministers' memorandum to the Prime Minister was withdrawn recently with assurance that this matter will be looked upon in the cabinet. This issue will be a real test on the leadership of the Prime Minister who is regarded as the leader of all Malaysians besides being a true litmus test to the so-called 'unity in diversity' which is often linked with Malaysian's multiracial and multireligious society.
How well the government deals with this issue will ultimately affect us regardless of race and religion. However, one should be aware that there is no cure-all solution to this intricate problem, as this is no longer a religious issue, but a social issue that stems out in a multireligious society. Every option of solution has its pros and cons and we should be prepared to accept what it takes for the sake of the wellbeing of this nation without infringing the rights of any community.
One of the complications that can be seen in this issue is the struggle between what is right and what is pleasing. My experience in learning theory of ethics in college brings me back to the concept of Utilitarianism, which prescribes the quantitative maximization of good consequences for a population. One can either choose a moral decision based on this concept or choose to hold on to a value which he or she believes in, or even to reconcile both. However, what is right is often subject to personal interpretation. Something which is right to one may not be right for another. Thus, clashes happen.
We are not here to judge who is correct or who is wrong in this case, but to rectify issues that are affecting the society. As a relatively young nation, there is still a long path towards nation building. By looking at the experiences of other countries in nation building, we can understand that the process will never come easy. But I am glad to see that the Malaysian society is becoming more mature in handling sensitive issues of such nature. There's still genuine trust and goodwill between leaders of all communities without resorting irresponsible means. Though there are some insignificant some who tries to take advantage of the furor ('menangguk di air keruh), I believe that our leaders are wise enough to continue honouring the social contract in an understanding and tolerant way.
We have more than four decades of interaction between the various communities to be what we are today. With a common vision and value, the Wawasan 2020 and Rukunnegara, we do know that there is a great future to anticipate and we shall not let the struggles of today dim the brightness of tomorrow. Let us put aside our communal pride, our hardened heart and our reluctance to see things as they are. Let us be open to listen to others without compromising our values. Let every community be humble to let go of some of each rights, for the common good. Let us keep vigil for this nation, for we are placed here for such a time like this.
fauzi
How well the government deals with this issue will ultimately affect us regardless of race and religion. However, one should be aware that there is no cure-all solution to this intricate problem, as this is no longer a religious issue, but a social issue that stems out in a multireligious society. Every option of solution has its pros and cons and we should be prepared to accept what it takes for the sake of the wellbeing of this nation without infringing the rights of any community.
One of the complications that can be seen in this issue is the struggle between what is right and what is pleasing. My experience in learning theory of ethics in college brings me back to the concept of Utilitarianism, which prescribes the quantitative maximization of good consequences for a population. One can either choose a moral decision based on this concept or choose to hold on to a value which he or she believes in, or even to reconcile both. However, what is right is often subject to personal interpretation. Something which is right to one may not be right for another. Thus, clashes happen.
We are not here to judge who is correct or who is wrong in this case, but to rectify issues that are affecting the society. As a relatively young nation, there is still a long path towards nation building. By looking at the experiences of other countries in nation building, we can understand that the process will never come easy. But I am glad to see that the Malaysian society is becoming more mature in handling sensitive issues of such nature. There's still genuine trust and goodwill between leaders of all communities without resorting irresponsible means. Though there are some insignificant some who tries to take advantage of the furor ('menangguk di air keruh), I believe that our leaders are wise enough to continue honouring the social contract in an understanding and tolerant way.
We have more than four decades of interaction between the various communities to be what we are today. With a common vision and value, the Wawasan 2020 and Rukunnegara, we do know that there is a great future to anticipate and we shall not let the struggles of today dim the brightness of tomorrow. Let us put aside our communal pride, our hardened heart and our reluctance to see things as they are. Let us be open to listen to others without compromising our values. Let every community be humble to let go of some of each rights, for the common good. Let us keep vigil for this nation, for we are placed here for such a time like this.
fauzi
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