Face To Face With Malaysia

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Face to Face with Malaysia An Analysis of the Malaysian Reality Tricia Yeoh (with Alwyn Lau) November 2007~June2008

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Face to Face with

Malaysia

An Analysis of

the Malaysian Reality

Tricia Yeoh

(with Alwyn Lau)November 2007~June2008

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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

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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

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SO HOW?

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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

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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!

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“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”

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"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

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"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

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“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

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“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

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“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)

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"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.  

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“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.

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"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

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Political Partisanship / “Join BN!”

Apathy / “Life goes on”

Migration / “Seek greener pastures”

Civil Action / NGOs’ / Help Oppressed, Poor

Civil Disobedience / Peaceful Protest

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Anti-Govt Pro-Govt

Political Partisanship / “Join PKR!”

Church as Transformative Agent / “Be Jesus’ hands and feet”

Civil-Political Influence / Dialogue / Monitoring

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Independent MediaActive Civil Society

Strong Opposition

Public Policy ResearchFair Election Process

Parliament

Government

Judges & Lawyers

Where do YOU fit in?

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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

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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

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“Malaysia Will Always Be Your Home”

(Tricia Yeoh, 13 June 2008)