I have taken a lot of interest recently to read the ‘Comment’ sections in Malaysiakini. What I found truly amazed me. You really see Malaysiakini reader responses especially to those related to national interest and especially race-relations and corruption.

Some readers would put it that Malaysiakini is an Umno/BN/Perkasa-bashing platform. To a certain extent, I do agree. Do you think you can have your ‘bashing’ published in mainstream media?

But let's get back to the valuable observation. I've noticed that a huge majority of us are against racist policies and statements. This includes the most recent one where the deputy prime minister espoused ‘I am Malay first, Malaysian Second’. Others include those made by Ibrahim Ali of Perkasa and Dr Mahathir Mohamad's support for this organisation.

Many of us are looking for the middle ground. We do not want to be entangled in the ‘you against me’ mentality. The desire to pave the way for positive change is ever so great. We no longer hang on to the negative past of our nation's history.

However, I still do come across a very small handful of people still cling on to the past. They still insist on old policies and methods that have been clearly shown not to have worked for the past 52 years. I notice that these small groups of people have emerged only quite recently.

Have they a hidden agenda? It doesn't matter. I don't think we should stop them from voicing their discontent at other Malaysiakini readers. In fact, I encourage this small group to keep on voicing out. We are definitely in need of them.

Their presence certainly makes one wonder and think of what we truly want. They are also expediters of change. Without them, change occurs too slowly. We have a choice. Choose to vote for your choice.

Unfortunately, these ultras also make a bad name for the rest of their kinsmen. I just saw a comment which I think is unfair stereotyping. People should understand not all Malays are like these small groups. Many have moved on and become more inclusive. This too, is evident in the ‘Comment’ sections.

I sincerely believe that change is upon us all. Never has this conviction been stronger. I am proud to see we are looking towards becoming Malaysians and being on more equal terms. Only then we will see ourselves prosper.

The cost of racial-divisive policies and sentiments are a waste of valuable resources. Corruption adds to this wastage as well. We, sane Malaysians, need to get back in control. Let not incompetent politicians monkey around with our future.