Covid-19 unites Malaysians as politicians divide them

 

Two contrasting trends have arisen from the Covid-19 crisis, especially noticeable during the current lockdown. Many Malaysians have been rising to the occasion in unity but some politicians have been at their worst, using race and religion for political reasons in the midst of this horrendous pandemic.

There are many viral video clips which show Malaysians helping each other; particularly eye-catching was a scene in Kelantan where a long line of Malays queued to receive basic food aid from a Chinese organisation.

If that was not enough, there was the sight of Malaysians rushing to help those who raised white flags of distress, in stark contrast to the attitude of a PAS leader who raised race and religion instead of providing solutions to alleviate the sufferings of the people.

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang alleged that Pakatan Harapan leaders had questioned the position of Islam and the Malay Rulers, and warned Malays to remember this and not to make the same mistake again. He did not substantiate any of his accusations, as always.

So there he goes again, trying to divide Malaysians while scores of Malaysians on the ground were trying to help all in need.

There are numerous individuals and groups raising funds for Malaysians of all backgrounds to help the many struggling individuals. The difference is that most of these groups are doing it quietly, without fanfare.

Being one who gets emotional seeing sweaty Malaysian sportsmen from different backgrounds hugging each other when celebrating a win or a goal, a warm feeling engulfed me when I saw the Kelantan clip, and many other similar viral videos.

For example, the old boys of St Mark’s Secondary School in Butterworth have raised funds several times. One of which was for the struggling trishaw riders in Penang who were mostly Malay while the donors came from people of all races but mostly Chinese. There are so many other groups doing similar charitable acts.

This is in complete contrast to the sickening sight of politicians’ names imprinted on rice bags, in one instance, with faces of five MPs from a political party shown on a single bun wrapper. This is exactly what disgusts most Malaysians.

Covid-19 may have exposed the many weaknesses of human beings but Malaysians have shown that suffering citizens can depend on their fellow Malaysians for help, and that the people can unite without the help of the government or politicians.

Yes, some drove fear by warning the people not to fly the white flags seeking for help, which unfortunately deterred a few from openly saying that they were struggling for survival in a country that boasts of much riches and natural resources.

But most thumbed their noses at the authorities and political parties who condemned such an action as one that was being backed by the opposition to embarrass the government in power.

I would suggest one thing – why don’t these leaders stay in a PPR flat in Pantai Dalam for a couple of nights? They would probably see how tough it is for many families and at the same time witness the racial barriers being transcended by many caring Malaysians.

The political leaders must know that Malaysians of all races have condemned many SOP violations by politicians, and citizens appear to be united in the common cause of standing up against the excesses of some leaders.

This unity, like the move to help those in need, came about naturally. Covid-19 united them on the ground, a show of unity that governments or politicians could not achieve.

The pandemic, while exposing the weaknesses and inaptitude of politicians, has united Malaysians ready to take the nation to greater heights. We should show that the deaths of thousands from Covid-19 has not been in vain.

I am proud to be a Malaysian today. - FMT

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