The controversy surrounding the naming of roads in other Malaysian languages is uncalled for and a throw back to the old world that was demolished in the March 8 general election.;
Today’s Malaysia is freer and more open to naming raods in all the languages that make Malaysia a multi-cultural society.
There is nothing wrong in naming a road in Mandarin and Tamil – nobody loses but everybody gains, Malaysia wins.
Most Malaysians cannot understand why there is a controversy over a simple act of understanding and acceptance and giving due recognition to other cultures and languages other then Malay.
The national language will not lose or lower itself if it is sharing a road sign with mandarin and Tamil or English or Japanese and Korean.,
Multi-languages help tourism and help people understand each others culture.
We should be setting a good example so that tourists who visit the country can be reminded of how friendly and easy Malaysia ’s directions are, because of multi-language road signs.
To be recognized globally we should also think about tourists from the Middle East or China , but should also consider tourists from elsewhere, like America , Europe and Australia .
It is equally important to put up road signs in English it being an accepted international language.
The key reason for road signs in multiple languages is that it shows that the authorities practice tolerance and understanding of other cultures and such a situation would be a great asset to all Malaysians.
Let us all remember, united we stand divided we fall.
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POSTED BY kula ON 07.29.08 @ 8:49 am |
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