Pasir Gudang under the spotlight
In two day’s time the nation would be celebrating its 50th Merdeka - a duration in which our fears and mistrust of each other should have been eradicated.
Sadly the reality is far from this. Once again the fragile nature of our inter-race relationship has surfaced. This time it’s in Johor.
SMSes have been making its round since Monday warning people of racial riots in Pasir Gudang.
According to the SMSes - a few variants - Malays and Indians are killing themselves there and the riot could spread nationwide.
The reason for the riot is also quite colourful. One says that an Indian had raped a Malay girl and as a result a conflict arose and that a Malay man was shot dead!
Another says that a Malay boy and an Indian girl were in love, objected by respective families and finally tension has broke out, as a result bus loads of Indians from Ipoh and Batu Caves have landed in Johor looking for Malay blood!
Rubbish on both accounts.
I feel sad for the fools who keep forwarding the rumours. They are NOT going to achieve anything.
Also disappointing is the police behaviour in this situation. Placing truck loads of FRUs and anti-riots squads will only scare people. It will not allay their fears. On the contrary, it will only increase the tension. Perhaps the police could have dealt this matter more delicately.
My concern is this. Is there a political motive in spreading this rumour? Or is there a political party that wants to take advantage of this rumour for its own gain? I will not rule out both.
Let’s hope sane heads prevail.
posted by Kabilan K at 8:34 PM
3 Comments:
Its very fishy....
1st Pak Dol commented about people sending sms regarding racial riot in Pasir Gudang which never happened....
2nd The "Black eye" ex IGP concerned about racial unity....
I think there is political motive to all this romour spreading...spin doctors at work I guess !!
This episode reminds me of George " The War Criminal " Bush.... He succesfully used the "fear tactic" to gain support....Will that work in Malaysia?? One thing is for sure, the gov is desperate for support !!
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