There were two
girls named Lina and Siti walking in a shopping complex. They
planned to buy some novels. As they entered the bookshop, Lina
said,
“I want to take newspapers for
today. So, you go to the novels first. I’ll catch up with you
later.”
Siti just
followed what Lina said and went to the novels. Then, a few
minutes later, Lina came with newspapers in her left hand.
“What’s the hot news for today?”
Siti asked.
“Well as usual, there are always
people killed in Israel and Pakistan on the front page. So
inhumane!” Lina said with regret.
“Again? Lina, why don’t we get
out from here and go to the nearest restaurant because I’m
really hungry right now!” Siti said with her hands calming her
stomach that was rumbling.
Then, they went to the McDonalds
and ordered what they wanted. They took their food and sat at a
small table. Siti started their conversation,
“We are lucky to live in Malaysia
right? With a sparkling and lively melting pot of races and
religious where Malays, Chinese, Indians and the many ethnic
groups of Sabah and Sarawak live together in peace and harmony,
Malaysia is truly a country that epitomises Asia.”
“Yeah, I agree. I’m really
thankful to be a Malaysian. You know what? Even there are many
languages used in this country, the relationship between the
races are still strong. Such a diversity of ethnic groups
inevitably features a large number of spoken languages. The
official local language is Bahasa Melayu, but then English is
widely spoken as are a number of Chinese dialects. Various other
languages are spoken and East Malaysia features several other
indigenous languages,” Lina continued.
Siti nodded and said, “With such
obvious diversity, it is remarkable that racial tension is not a
constant problem but clearly the gentleness and tolerance of the
local population contributes to a real spirit of peace and
harmony.”
They continued eating and at one
time when they were done, both of them went out from the
McDonalds. Before they split up, Siti whispered into Lina’s left
ear,
“I am proud to be Malaysian!”
Both of them smiled to each other
and went to their home by own.
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