It is good to touch on this touchy subject. We live in a real
world and must come to gripe with the reality of different races,
cultures, religions, etc. If there is only one race in a country
(homogeneous society), there will be no question on patrotism save
for high treason. However, when there are several races and
imbalance in a geo-political context, then sensitivity and loyalty
issue can crop up.
SG is a tiny country with Chinese majority surrounded by much
bigger countries with Malay/Muslim majority. So, to put it simply:
the Chinese here feels threatened more than the Malays here. This,
unfortunately, put the Malays in a difficult position where loyalty
is concerned.
The same can be said of other countries where there are minorities
(not just race but ethnicity). The minorities in China don't occupy
high position in central government or state key apparatus. The
same with Malaysia and Indonesia - there are no Chinese generals or
Defence ministers!
Back to thread: I would say the Malays showed more kampung spirit
and enthusiasm. I like to see more of them coming out and mixed
around with others. The more they do, the less they become a
'separate' entity.
