What Is Malaysia If We Fail To Celebrate Inclusivity


 


MP SPEAKS | Ever since my debating days, I’ve always been proud whenever I travelled with the Malaysian contingent. We marched proudly in our colourful traditional attires. When people asked about Malaysia, the first thing we talked about was our fundamental strength, our diversity.
What is Malaysia if we fail to celebrate inclusivity?
When I first read about the cancellation of Thaipusam public holiday by Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, I was really disappointed.
Even worse was when he made a comment of “mabuk todi populariti” (drunk on the toddy of popularity). The sheer disrespect and insensitivity behind the comment from the state’s highest official were mortifying.
I understand that there’s danger in holding big celebrations during this Covid-19 pandemic. But, is it necessary to cancel the holiday? Why aren’t our Hindu brothers and sisters allowed to celebrate this important day within the confines of their own houses?
I am a proud Muslim and growing up, I have learned so much about other religions and cultures thanks to my upbringing and the beautiful festivities celebrated in Malaysia every year. It shaped me as a person to become more understanding and to respect and celebrate differences.
My knowledge on Thaipusam may be limited but I know that it isn’t merely a small celebration for our Hindu brothers and sisters. It is a devotional event for Hindus to show their appreciation to one of their gods, Lord Murugan. 


Ever since it was first celebrated in Batu Caves in 1888, Thaipusam has become the most significant celebration related to Hindus in our country. To cancel the holiday is simply ridiculous!
If the Thaipusam holiday is cancelled due to the pandemic, should we also then cancel all other holidays? Do we cancel the Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Haji holidays?
To my respected colleague YB Sanusi, what may be seen as small to you is actually the act of opening a floodgate of discrimination. Something has to be done from your side to rectify this situation.
In this pandemic, we have to be united more than ever. United across all races and religions.
I believe that we can all be better than what we’ve demonstrated this past year. I believe that the beauty of Malaysia’s diversity will be preserved and celebrated.
To my Hindu brothers and sisters, we are in this together.

SYED SADDIQ SYED ABDUL RAHMAN is Muar MP, co-founder of Muda and former youth and sports minister. - Mkini
The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of MMKtT.


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