Home sweet home, Malaysia.
General election has just passed with an unfair election process. And, with all honesty I do not have much knowledge in Malaysian politics. All the news and information that I read were through of course, the Facebook. Therefore, I do not have the right to say much about what has happened. But, just a little thought about me as a Malaysian who lives abroad.
I stayed in Melbourne for good 4 years, and I've known several friends who had experienced racism. Well lets face it, we can't avoid racism anywhere in this world. But, when it comes down Malaysians - I must say every single Malaysian I've met, they've introduced themselves as Malaysians, not chinese, malay, indian or any other race. Because the Malaysian community is small (*well it's pretty big in Melb, but relatively speaking among Australians and other foreigners), we talk share laugh like we've known each other for ages. There's no race issue and I feel as if we are a better community on our own than back in Malaysia.
Now, why can't Malaysians in Malaysia be the same? No doubt, there are several reasons to this, exposure education equality etc.. personally, I think it all comes down to how racist you are *joke. Racist people go shits about racism and they never stop - and they influence.
Despite the unfair and corrupted election, life goes on. People of Malaysia have spoken, their voices have been heard and this I'm proud of. Good or bad outcome, all I want is a safer Malaysia.
Please take care for those back home.
Love.