The locals are friendly and obliging, and this has made us feel very much at home. After having a quick lunch, I approached the Chinese men sitting a few tables away from us hoping the get a peek into their way of life in Kota Bahru Chinatown.
The interview was done in "hokkien" dialect.
Summary of the Interview
It is true that we are allowed to rear pigs and eat pork. The local Malays have no objection to our way of life and many of us are supporting the PAS government. Between now and ten years before, the government is more relaxed because selling liquour is allowed with a license. However, in karaoke lounges, the check is strict.
The Chinese population in Kelantan is about 3%. It is not difficult for us to earn a living. We are not in a hurry unlike those from other states. We will not die of hunger. We are satisfied because we have no fear of robbery anywhere we go.
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Well, seeing is believing rather than listening to exaggerated tales about restrictions on anything that is deemed as un-islamic.
The important aspect to nurture a matured society is to have the ability to empathize, learn to live and let live and to understand each community cultural beliefs and practices.
When such understanding is steadfast in principles, it brews cohesiveness where peace will be given the chance to give the people the rightful PEACE to live as ONE.
The sincerity that allows people the avenue to choose how to live their lives is second to none, and for 1Malaysia, it will take a long, long time to see how this slogan is able to turn into reality. I would rather believe in Anak Bangsa Malaysia to foster for a true Malaysian identity. I rest my case!
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