3 Mixed Culture

Malaysia is a very interesting country. It might not have much things to see but there is no other country that has 3 culture mixed so well without any conflict. If you look in the streets, you'll see people with scarf on head, indian costume, and Chinese girl in a short skirt.

Malay 65% (Muslim), Chinese 25% (Buddism or Christian) and Indian 10% (Hindu or Christian). Because Malay is considered to be the native and Chinese and Indians are immigrants, law is based on Malay's religion "Muslim". My friend, who is Chinese Malaysian, told me that Malay people has many advantages conpared to other race. One of the benefit is financial benefits. For example, when they buy a land or house, Malay people get 5% discount. When you go to the bank, Malay gets more interests than non-Malay.

Can you believe this? So I asked him "They are all born in Malaysia which means all same Malaysians. How come they are treated different?" He said "We are same nationality but different race." Then I asked " Aren't Chinese or Indians angry and do a protest or something? No jealousy or hatred?" The answer was "No." He explained that the rules are set like this so that everyone will understand that Malaysia belongs to Malays. Chinese and Indian Malaysians accept this and are happy as they are. There are no conflict, that's why this country is very peaceful country, he said.

He also told me that there are good things for non-Malays about the financial benefits to Malay. Since Malay has beneifts, they get lazy to work. They don't try hard to earn money. On the other hand, Chinese and Indians work hard. In fact, most of the richest person in Malaysia is Chinese-Malaysian.

One more thing that I was curious. "Can Malay, Chinese and Indian marry each other?" "Yes, but if you marry to Malay, you have to be Muslim. There is no choise." Becoming Muslim means no alchohol, no pork, no sex until marrige, no showing skins, fasting, praying 5 times a day. To me, it seems like there are too many restrictions that you cannot enjoy your life as much as you can. but I guess if you are born like that, haven't experienced to drink alchohol, then you won't need it. Sex (or cigarrete is bettery example maybe) is the same thing, right? Once you've experienced, you know the taste that you have to do it agian.

Oh, but unfortunately Muslim do have sex before marrige, do have an affair too. Not everyone but few. Of course it's a hidden secret. I guess all men are same no matter which nationality, race or religion!? Tell me your opinion guys!