Ever since my debating days, I’ve always been proud whenever I travelled with the Malaysian contingent. We marched proud in our colourful traditional attires. When people asked about Malaysia, the first thing we talked about was our fundamental strength, our diversity.
What is Malaysia if we fail to celebrate inclusivity?
When I first read about the cancellation of Thaipusam public holiday by Kedah Chief Minister, YB Haji Sanusi, I was really disappointed.
Even worse was when he made a comment of “mabuk todi populariti”. The sheer disrespect and insensitivity behind the comment from the state’s highest official position was mortifying.
I understand that there’s danger in holding big celebrations during this pandemic. But, is it necessary to cancel off the holiday? Why aren’t our hindu brothers and sisters allowed to celebrate this important day within the confine of their own houses?
I am a proud Muslim and growing up, I have learned so much about other religions and cultures thanks to my upbringing and the beautiful festivities celebrated in Malaysia every year. It shaped me as a person to become more understanding and to respect and celebrate differences.
My knowledge on Thaipusam may be limited but I know that it isn’t merely a small celebration for our Hindu brothers and sisters. It is a devotional event for Hindus of all castes to show their appreciation to one of their Gods, Lord Murugan. Ever since it was first celebrated in Batu Caves in 1888, Thaipusam has become the most significant celebration related to Hindus in our country. To cancel the holiday is simply ridiculous!
If Thaipusam holiday is cancelled due to the pandemic, should we also then cancel all other holidays? Do we cancel the Chinese New Year, Raya Aidilfitri and Raya Haji holiday?
To my respected colleague YB Sanusi, what may be seen as small to you is actually the act of opening a floodgate of discrimination. Something has to be done from your side to rectify this situation.
In this pandemic, more than ever we have to be united. United across all races and religions.
I believe that we can all be better than what we’ve demonstrated this past year. I believe that the beauty of Malaysia’s diversity will be preserved and celebrated.
To my Hindu brothers and sisters, we are in this together.
From your fellow Malaysian,
Syed Saddiq.
yb races 在 Soh Wai Ching - Athlete Facebook 的最佳解答
Thank you YB Reezal Merican Naina Merican and KBSMalaysia for your wishes on my latest achievement of becoming a Guinness World Records Record Holder.
I am so honoured and grateful to receive this and to be honest, when I was actively traveling overseas for all the Towerrunning Races, I was hoping that one day when I fly back to Malaysia, at the airport, I will be able to receive a welcome from Minister of Youth and Sports.
Although this might not be the one I wished for, but during this Covid-19 Pandemic, this poster from YB and KBS meant the same as having a welcoming ceremony to me.
As I am the only Towerrunner for this sport in Malaysia that travel oversea to compete and fight to be the World No. 1, but I believe in the future, this sport will grow and become one of the most popular sport in Malaysia, and we want to get Malaysia country to Rank No. 1 in the Country Ranking (Malaysia Currently No. 6)
I wish that in the future, if you are active in sport, no matter from what sport, keep giving your best effort and you will achieve success!
#Towerrunning #MasTowerRunner #MalaysiaTowerrunningAssociation
yb races 在 SABAH, Malaysian Borneo Facebook 的最讚貼文
Great exposure for our Rural Tourism!
LONDON, 6 November - Persatuan Kebudayaan Murut Nabai Patikang Laut Keningau made their first ever international appearance at the World Travel Market (WTM) here in London.
Headed by Nuar bin Jaimie, the association showcased the Murut Culture of Sabah particularly the Murut Nabai of Keningau.
"This is a good exposure for us to participate in this world class event and a great opportunity for us to promote our culture to the world; at the same time attract more tourists to Sabah, especially to come and visit the district of Keningau in conjunction with the Visit Keningau Year 2018", said Nuar.
"We would like to express our thanks to YB Dato Seri Mohammed Nazri bin Abdul Aziz-Minister of Tourism and Culture Malaysia , YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun- Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah, Tourism Malaysia and Sabah Tourism for giving us this great opportunity", added Nuar.
Sabah Tourism Minister who is attending the event expressed his appreciation to Tourism Malaysia for bringing Persatuan Kebudayaan Murut Nabai Patikang Laut Keningau to WTM and hope that more cultural troupes from Sabah will be given opportunities to participate in future international events.
"Sabah is rich in terms of culture, where we have at least 30 ethnic races and speaks more than 50 languages", he added.
World Travel Market London is the leading global event for the travel industry, generating more than £2.8 billion of business contracts between attendees. Over three days, the travel industry comes together as almost 5,000 exhibiting destinations, technology and private sector companies meet and network with 51,000 travel professionals, key industry buyers, journalists, digital influencers, students and tourism Ministers.
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Photo Caption:
Nuar (left) and Persatuan Kebudayaan Murut Nabai Patikang Laut Keningau taking picture with YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun.