Racism promoted on social media, by politicians, says Waytha Moorthy

Asila Jalil Asila Jalil Updated 5 years ago · Published on 16 Mar 2019 2:25PM · 2 Comments

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Waytha Moorthy urges Malaysians not to support those who use social media to promote racism. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 16, 2019.

MALAYSIANS face racism on two fronts – on social media and from politicians, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department P. Waytha Moorthy. 

“There are some parties that use technology such as social media to promote negative agendas which lead to strain among multiracial citizens. This is not right and it should not be supported,” he said in a speech at an event on national unity in Kuala Lumpur, today. 

He said those who raise racist sentiments do not understand that Malaysians have been living in peace and harmony for a long time.

He urged those who encounter such comments on social media to combat them with positive comments.

“We can overcome negativity with a positive attitude. The problem today is that good news rarely make it but bad news go viral easily,” he said. 

He said the second challenge comes from politicians who have been playing up racial issues.

He added there are still some politicians today who cannot accept that a new government has taken over the country. 

“I can see now that a lot of politicians also play up unhealthy racism issues. 

“If we look at developed countries, politicians will lessen their politicking after a general election and they will work together with the people to improve the country. 

“However, our country is still politically immature, with politicians unable to accept the fact that our country has gained a new leadership,” he said.

The new government should be given the opportunity, he said, to prove what it can do in five years. – March 16, 2019. 

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  • Even a Chinese will become less competitive if spoon feeding and privilege treatment were given to him. Where on earth u see a community progress independently better bcos of previlge given? It temporarily looked good, once previlege taken away, they could not survive. U have 1.7million govt force, or one in every 20 Malaysia citizens is a govt servant.Do a focal study on why this happen in Malaysia and come out with a remedial plan. Why must the Malays choose to work in govt. when the private sectors can pay a better salary provided u perform lah?

    Posted 5 years ago by James Wong · Reply

  • Let's all sing the song "Muhhibah" again which I sang when I was in primary school donkey years ago. Just wonder if the school children still sing this song?

    Government should stage more campaigns like this type, especially in this era where bad things easily go viral.

    Posted 5 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply