Do your part for racial harmony

I refer to the proposed Race Relations Act which has been approved by the cabinet to strengthen ties among the different races.

After 51 years of BN rule, we have finally proposed a law to strengthen racial ties. This proves that the BN government has failed in promoting racial harmony. We seem to have to gone around in circles in trying to achieve national unity.

Having the Race Relations Act may not solve the fundamental issues at hand.

It all boils down to our education system. A good education system must nurture in its students a desire to live in peace with people of different colours or creeds, and to contribute to national unity.

Each of us, young or old, must play our part to maintain and improve racial harmony in our schools, universities, neighbourhood and public places. We cannot depend on a piece of legislation to ensure racial ties are strengthened. It all stems from our failed education system.

BN politicians should not be involved in the drafting of the Bill, as they should take 100% of the blame for the poor race relations in Malaysia.

Ashvin Raj
Subang Jaya