My brother's friend put up the video entitled 'Halal' (Halal in my own words mean that something which is not against the laws of religion or judicial laws) on Facebook recently. It starred Adibah Noor as the main cast and it was really hilarious, talking about how you should slaughter livestock the halal / Muslim way. It is indeed very informative. Later, while searching for the video in Youtube, I realize that it is part of 15 short movies by various directors, showcasing the Malaysia way of life. Due to the unique mix of races in country, our interaction with each other is somewhat different compared to other countries.
The videos potrayed showed clearly how Malaysians lived, and in fact, I myself can relate very much with the videos shown. Some, are funny while others create a somber mood, forcing us to think, it it sometimes really saddening that we're living in the same country but segregation has brought us nothing but alienation of each other. No doubt, extremists politicians with their own ideas has also brought down their ways in a much greater effect, using the media, newspapers, television and radio and further deepening the distrust between races and disrupting the harmony. Because they are often seen in the media, the general population trusts them, believing their words, thinking that the other races are hostile and cannot be trusted, and in turn plants hatred which often leads to social stereotype. As far as I know, the current stereotype in the country is that: the (C) -> cheats, (M) -> lazy and (I) -> poor, which all three stereotyping is extremenly sad to hear. I'm sure a lot of Malaysians would agree that not all are like that, in fact, only a small tiny fraction are like that, it's only how influental people has potrayed them to be.
Anyways, I'm proud to be a Malaysian and I'm proud to show these videos.
Video source:- http://15malaysia.com/films/
Title: Chocolate by Yasmin Ahmad
The first part of the film depicts the straining relationship between (M) and (C) in the counrty, how some people of the race have so much hatred for each other due to the 'aid' provided by certain quarters and the publicity generated by influential people defending their issues.
Title: House by Linus Chung
This film is clear to portray the poverty suffered by some races in the country, especially (I), and this has become one of the main points that influential people from this race often fight for. Anyways, the wonderful Miss Sukarnia (The Mother) was my STPM MUET teacher and I think she still teaches at SMK Sultan Abdul Samad.
Title: Halal by Liew Seng Tat
This file depicts the 'Halal' food in counrty.
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