With regards to the report Drama in the Dewan Rakyat , the words uttered by the Jerai MP Badruddin Amiruldin just demonstrate the sad state of affairs with regards to how the Umno looks upon non-Muslims.

It is no enigma the views or scepticism that non-Muslims face. It is disappointing to realise that the people we voted for as Malaysians to represent our interests politically, are actually out there to ruin us.

Makes us wonder, do we really need people like Jerai MP Badruddin Amiruldin who cause more harm than good.

I'm not here to debate on the right or wrong of what Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang (DAP-Ipoh Timor) said. Regardless of what it was, everyone is entitled to their opinion. And it can be safely said that Lim voiced out the opinions of many Malaysians. Not just his.

And I would like to ask on what authority did Badruddin tell those who don't like the idea of Malaysia as an Islamic state to leave the country? He has gone beyond the line in displaying immaturity that the Dewan has been blossoming with of late.

As a multicultural country, we would expect a certain amount of respect from everyone regardless of race. I would like to bring to Badruddin's attention that Malaysia wouldn't be where it is today if it wasn't for both the non-Muslims and Muslims alike.

It would be better to say that Malaysia wouldn't be where it is if it wasn't for the people that constitute the whole of Malaysia. It would do well to have a certain amount of 'quality control' for our MP's so that they would understand that Malaysia is a multicultural country and everyone deserves to be treated with respect - not just the rich and influential.

It's a sad outlook for Malaysia as many of my peer's are just waiting to get out of this country. And they are the well-educated people that Malaysia could really use. And to think that they were once complaining of brain drain.