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Face to Face with
Malaysia
An Analysis of
the Malaysian Reality
Tricia Yeoh
(with Alwyn Lau)November 2007~June2008
NEP
Lina Joy
Hindu Temples’ Demolition
Orang Asli
Islamic vs. Secular State
Independence of Judiciary
University Rankings
Indian Rights
Free & Fair Elections
Migrant Workers
Police AbuseMalay
supremacy
ISA
OSA
UUCA
PPPA
Sedition Act
Media Freedom
Falling FDI
The Great Malaysian Story
Identity:Race+Religion Power Politics
NEP
Lina Joy
Hindu Temples’ Demolition
Orang Asli
Islamic vs. Secular State
Independence of Judiciary
University Rankings
Indian Rights
Free & Fair Elections
Migrant Workers
Police AbuseMalay supremacy
ISA
Official Secrets Act
UUCA
PPPA
Sedition Act
Media Freedom
Falling FDI
SO HOW?
The Great Malaysian Vision
Legislature Executive Judiciary
Independent MediaActive Civil Society Strong Opposition
Legislature Executive Judiciary
Independent MediaActive Civil Society Strong Opposition
Public Policy Research Fair Election Process
Parliament Government Judges & Lawyers
Good GovernanceTransparencyAccountability
Check & BalanceTranslation of Policies into Action
Fair Dealings
NO POLITICAL WILL
March! Sign online petitions! Vote for
the opposition! Justice! Change!
Make enough $$$ to survive! Leave the
country! Malaysia no more hope!
For every 10 Malaysians…
The Government takes care of our needs! Vote BN!
“Jesus died as a political prisoner to bring transformation to life, church and
nation. The Government must be TRANSFORMED by Christ to realise His
kingdom on earth”
"But Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless.
Isaiah 10:1-2
"But Peter and John spoke right back, ‘Whether it's right in God's eyes to listen to you rather than to God, you decide.’
Acts 4:19
“When you pick up the sword, you automatically put down the Cross. The Church must be INDEPENDENT of the
Government in being God’s agent on earth.”
Rev. Gregory Boyd, Baptist Pastor
“The only alternative to the political process is war.
“We must WORK WITH the Government to ensure a just society.
“The storm on the outside requires us to ensure there is peace inside.
We must make friends in Noah’s ark.”
Dr. Herman SastriPresident, Council of Churches Malaysia
“Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God's emissaries for keeping order. It is God's will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you're a danger to society. Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.” (1 Peter 2:13-17)
"Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it's God's order. So live responsibly as a citizen. If you're irresponsible to the state, then you're irresponsible with God, and God will hold you responsible. Duly constituted authorities are only a threat if you're trying to get by with something. Decent citizens should have nothing to fear.
“Do you want to be on good terms with the government? Be a responsible citizen and you'll get on just fine, the government working to your advantage. But if you're breaking the rules right and left, watch out. The police aren't there just to be admired in their uniforms. God also has an interest in keeping order, and he uses them to do it.
"That's why you must live responsibly—not just to avoid punishment but also because it's the right way to live. That's also why you pay taxes—so that an orderly way of life can be maintained. Fulfill your obligations as a citizen. Pay your taxes, pay your bills, respect your leaders.”
Romans 13:1-7
Political Partisanship / “Join BN!”
Apathy / “Life goes on”
Migration / “Seek greener pastures”
Civil Action / NGOs’ / Help Oppressed, Poor
Civil Disobedience / Peaceful Protest
Involv
em
ent
in p
olit
ics
O%
100%
Anti-Govt Pro-Govt
Political Partisanship / “Join PKR!”
Church as Transformative Agent / “Be Jesus’ hands and feet”
Civil-Political Influence / Dialogue / Monitoring
Independent MediaActive Civil Society
Strong Opposition
Public Policy ResearchFair Election Process
Parliament
Government
Judges & Lawyers
Where do YOU fit in?
Active Civil Society
Identity:Race+Religion Power Politics
Learn & understand culture of the other
Speak “language” of the other
Build bridges Dialogue &
Workshops Everyday
relationships NGO work
Vote wisely Right to information Write boldly Monitor policies
closely with statistics Watch leaders’ words International pressure
groups
Capturing the Malay(sian) Heartland
• Understanding what makes them tick
Race+Religion (a hard nut to crack)
• Justice in every language; Justice in every religion
• A common humanity; A common people
• Removing our own personal prejudices
• God’s heart for transformation of all alike
“Malaysia Will Always Be Your Home”
(Tricia Yeoh, 13 June 2008)