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Wednesday, 19 December 2007 00:48
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has finally followed the public opinion to hold a dialogue with the Indian community. There was no mass anti-Chinese and Indians demonstrations by Malays on 16 Dec as rumoured.

The prime minister promised to be fair to all ethnic groups during the dialogue. He also called upon the people not to spread hate mail that would stir racial anger and unease. Hopefully the prime minister's declarations would ease the tension and bring the situation to a more positive direction.

In the past two weeks, some people who wished to worsen the situation came out with their statements that only made matters worse. These people constantly claimed that there is a limit for tolerance, if they are repeatedly challenged and insulted, they would not tolerate it any more. Undoubtedly such remarks only added to more hatred and worsening the situation. The public is also afflicted with more anxiety and fear.

If the allegations of ethnic cleansing raised by HINDRAF had forced the government to take coercive actions against them, then the government should also take action against others who had also contributed to the prevailing tension.

Our country needs dialogue instead of confrontation. The people is hoping for a reform, not a revolution. We reject instigation by any party because this would only worsen the situation and stir greater hatred, with disastrous consequences.

Democracy involves liberty, equality, tolerance and the rule of law. We still have much to learn and many obstacles to remove along the journey to democracy. We are looking forward to a new spring for democracy. (By LIM MUN FAH/ Sin Chew Daily)

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written by Fart Fart Wah, December 19, 2007 02:00:56
"Our country needs dialogue instead of confrontation"

these are the words of the PRIME MINISTER?????
THIS FELLOW IS A FORKED TONGUE..LIDAH BIAWAK..FELLOW..

when they want to talk to him..in Putrajaya..did he dialogue???
no..shoot first..then dialaogue
jail them..then dialogue
ISA them...no dialogue..

kuching alim..

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written by Shyetan, December 19, 2007 07:52:32
The trouble with Malaysia is that we are not being led by the best brains in the country. Instead a fraction of 60% of the population demands that they have the only rights to lead the nation - and this fraction has monopolized the civil service and all the best places in universities - do you believe such a situation is good for the nation in the long run? You can see that internationally we are falling behind others and will continue to do so if no change is done. How does AB propose then to be fair to others?
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written by Bukit Chandan, December 19, 2007 15:46:49
We confer our agreement to protect and support the PM if he restores the original rights and powers of the DYMM SPB YDPA and the Conference of Rulers as originally constituted in the Constitution of Malaysia which was removed by Dr Mahathir then. This will restore the Dignity and Sovereignty of the DYMM SPB YDPA and the Conference of Rulers. Furthermore, the PM is the 3rd highest authority in the country after them. Until then, he is on his own. The other objectives can come later in stages.

Best Regards.........
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written by indianputra, December 19, 2007 17:42:47
There is something called PROACTIVE (you anticipate what can happen and work on it to avoid that situation happening) and REACTIVE (only do things after it happens). Our Malaysian Government with their limited intelligence have foreven been REACTIVE. When will they ever learn??
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