I would like to echo the author of Bangsa Malaysia agenda hijacked . It is sad that after 48 years of independence, Malaysia is still racially polarised. In fact I would be bold enough to say that it has gotten worse. Under the governance of the ruling coalition, BN, Malaysia has become more racially polarised.

Yes, Malaysia has enjoyed peace since 1967, but peace in my definition is not the absence of war. As Martin Luther King said: 'True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.' Justice for all despite race, religion and creed. This nation was ironically most united and integrated during the unjust incarceration of then deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim. Many, irregardless of race stood up against injustice and many began crying out for the abolishment of the unjust ISA draconian law.

My patriotic spirit was stirred when I saw Malaysians of all racial backgrounds standing up against the government's powerful henchmen. Scenes of Tian Chua and N Gopalakrishnan being dragged around by the bullies in uniform gave hope to this nation which we so proudly advertise as multi-racial or "Truly Asian."

We cannot rely on the BN to bring to fruition the idea of a Bangsa Malaysia. How can it be when the three main component parties fight for their own private agendas? They each have a "cause" to fight for and the cause is not at all complementary to the national agenda. How can we look to the BN to ever bring us this dream of a Malaysia for all Malaysians? This dream will require much political will and work towards that direction. It will take a leader who is secure and who is principled, who is visionary and unwavering.

Unfortunately, it is not a prerogative we can afford. The world is becoming increasingly globalised and small. Competition is keen and if Malaysia still wishes to play the little game of race-based politics and insist on special privileges for certain entrepreneurs in this little kingdom, then I fear it will lose out in the great big world of trade. If it is not serious about bringing justice to the forefront and curbing wanton waste in graft, corruption and nepotism then how will it compete effectively?

Even though the reform is urgent and necessary, it is unfortunate that it may never see the light of day together with democracy truly alive and kicking in Malaysia. Will elections in Malaysia be free from tampering, free of 'dead' voters showing up at the polling stations and free of the ruling government campaigning via the media?

Even if an opposition party wins in the next general election, will we see a repeat of 1969 when a plot was hatched to prevent the wishes of the people? Will the police and the army protect the constitution by upholding the decision of the people? Do the police even know their role in nation-building or do they suppose that their role is to protect the ruling coalition? It is bleak indeed.