Hello is this is how you deal with our history’s black spot??????

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By admin-s On May 12, 2010

What the @#$% is this about MAY 13 Bangkitlah Melayu thingy ?

By Lee Wee Tak

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/pas-slams-may-13-malay-gathering

PAS slams May 13 Malay gathering
UPDATED @ 01:27:00 11-05-2010
By Syed Jaymal Zahiid

May 11, 2010
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — PAS has slammed the involvement of a government agency in a mammoth gathering of right-wing Malay groups in Kuala Terengganu on May 13, the 41st anniversary of the country’s deadliest race riots.

The Terengganu Integrity Institute has been listed as “cooperating” with a group calling itself Gerakan Kebangkitan Rakyat (Gertak) to organise the rally with the theme “Malays arise” at the Gong Badak indoor stadium in two days time.

Utusan Malaysia said the rally will be attended by 10,000 members from 45 Malay non-governmental organisations, and is aimed at uniting the Malays. Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, will be attending.

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“They said the date was chosen to commemorate the race riots. This is so uncivilised. It’s not just the Malays, Indians and Chinese but any civilised person would not want to be associated with this kind of mentality,” (PAS Vice President) Salahuddin (Ayub) told a press conference here.

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First of all, if you gonna use tax payers’ money for a lark, make sure is is all inclusive. If you want a private shiok sendiri session, pay the bill yourself….and don’t use public amenities where all Malaysians paid for it and entitled to use it.

Secondly, let’s learn how our jiran dealt with their own history’s black spot – the 1964 racial riot. You think only Malaysia only go this kinda thing only-meh?

Read on and will the Deputy PM cum Education Minister pay attention?

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1) : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racial_Harmony_Day

Racial Harmony Day is celebrated annually on 21 July in Singapore. The event is to commemorate the 1964 Race Riots, which took place on 21 July 1964.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_race_riots_in_Singapore

Racial Harmony Day also represents a day for schools to reflect on, and celebrate Singapore’s success as a racially harmonious nation and society built on a rich diversity of culture and heritage.

In schools all across the nation on that day, students are encouraged to be dressed in their traditional costumes such as the Cheongsam and the Baju Kurung. Traditional delicacies are also featured in the celebrations. Traditional games such as Kutih–kutih and zero point are played in schools, where inter-class competitions are sometimes organised.

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2): http://www.ne.edu.sg/core_events.htm

Racial Harmony Day

Schools commemorate Racial Harmony Day on 21st July. On this day in 1964, Singapore saw racial riots. Racial Harmony Day serves to remind our pupils that social division costs us dearly and that race and religion are potential fault-lines in Singapore society. It is a day for schools to reflect on, and celebrate our success as a harmonious nation and society built on a rich diversity of cultures and heritages.

Learning Points for Primary Schools
Students should learn to make friends with people of other races and religions and not make fun of people who are different. Students should also learn that in Singapore, people are treated equally regardless of their race and religion and they should also do the same. Students should appreciate the different cultures that make up Singapore.

Learning Points for Secondary pupils
Students should understand the customs and traditions of the different races and religions. They should learn to respect these customs and traditions and the need for the different races and religions to coexist peacefully. Students should also learn about the consequences of a breakdown in racial and religious harmony. These lessons can be drawn from our own history as well as recent incidents in the world. The message is that racial and religious harmony cannot be taken for granted.

Learning Points for JC and CI pupils
Students should appreciate the challenges facing each community and that all races are given equal opportunities to advance and progress. Students should also understand that in Singapore, racial harmony is based on mutual respect and understanding, not assimilation. One model that can be used to understand this is that of four overlapping circles. While each race retains its own distinct identity and strengths, there is also a common space where all Singaporeans, whatever their race, work and play. Students should work towards enlarging this common space. Students should also understand how government policies factor in considerations for racial and religious harmony.