I must say that even though they may be talking to people of the same language group, it is rude to do this. On the other hand, not many Malays and Indians can understand Mandarin and the various Chinese dialects while Tamil has proven to be the most difficult language to pick up.Д¬hinese and Indians are well known for speaking their own language in gatherings where Malays are present. Although most Malaysians are able to speak and understand Bahasa Malaysia, the Chinese and Indians are at a loss when Malays speak their kampung slang. I believe the single most important obstacle to inter-racial unity in Malaysia is the language barrier. The barrier among different groups can be reduced by better understanding, trust, sincerity and most importantly the sense of overall security. Sometimes misunderstandings can arise between these groups, leading to inter-racial or inter-religious conflicts. But back home, there is a tendency for Malaysians with similar characteristics and interests to group together for security and a sense of communality. Malaysians of different races and religions show exceptional unity and help each other when they are overseas. Ramlee era.Д¬an Malaysians of different races and religions live together in harmony today? The answer is a resounding yes, but first we must address a seemingly trivial issue. Recalling his early education in his mother tongue (Malay/Jawi) and subsequently English at the higher level, having Ah Kow and Mydin as neighbours, and pigs, chicken and ducks roaming around the compound, he painted a nostalgic picture of the harmonious and peaceful old Tanah Melayu of the P. Jasin, was writing about his lifeвЂ™s experience living in a multiracial society from the British era through to independence and todayвЂ™s Malaysia. The author, veteran journalist and media and communications adviser to the prime minister Datuk Kadir A. I REFER to the article вЂњ IвЂ™m Malay, therefore IвЂ™m Jawi, but I feel MalaysianвЂќ (The StarOnline, Jan 9 online at bit.ly/2QC2V3l).

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