Could a language requirement for jobs also be racist?
I have to stress that I am not saying having language requirements shouldn’t be allowed. What I am saying is that it can also be misused as a tool of segregation and racism.
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Tag Archives: racism
Bleeding veggies, bodoh talk, dapper in black and monkeypox
I answer all your burning questions in my Talking Edge column at Options, The Edge.
Institutionalised racism and fussy landlords are not the same thing
Changing mentalities is what needs to be done instead of imposing laws that encroach on personal and individual freedom.
It is time to remove the crutches, create an equal Malaysia
These are the fruits of Malaysia’s affirmative action.
Prove that Malaysia isn’t racist by signing ICERD
Those who have reaped all the benefits of an unfair system are the ones objecting.
RMK11 – better governance, but still racist
Haven’t we moved away from racist policies and discriminatory actions? This is one of the reasons many Malaysians voted out BN – because they were so entrenched in race-based politics.
I was on BFM’s A Bit Of Culture in an episode called ‘The Laksa Johor Mystery’
We talk about handicrafts, racist sports and faux family recipes! Sexy stuff!
Doing away with policies that create entitled Malaysians
A deep resentment among community members has been created by such affirmative policies and it looks more racist and discriminatory than anything else.
3 issues that will dominate Malaysia’s election
This time around, however, neither BN or the newly formed opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan inspire much confidence from voters.
Show racists that their views are not tolerated
Racism is so deeply ingrained in our society that it appears natural.
‘Ketuanan Melayu’ makes us look like fools internationally
This is the problem with the Malays in Malaysia. They think they are doing great but in actual fact, without help, they can’t do anything.
