UiTM - Victimised mentality all around
A few words on the UiTM matter (on the outset, quick props to Tan Sri Khalid for taking a brave line on this).
The kindest interpretation possible is that we have here once again a disconnect of understanding, where parties - in a manner painfully typical of arguments of all kinds all around the world - talk past one another.
For the record, I’m certainly against mono-ethnic universities. I’m against almost anything mono-ethnic (so boring!).
That said, repetitive though it may be of me to say it, I think many of us could do with going an extra mile to understand why some quarters get so very defensive about things like this.
It may do us well to remember and understand why so many Malays feel that their livelihoods, ethnic identity and religion are constantly being threatened.
In this conflict, as in so many in Malaysian society, both sides buy completely in to the “I’m the victim here” mentality. It’s entirely unproductive.
True, a large part of the insecurity is due to inane Umno fear-mongering, but it exists nonetheless. Figuring out how to communicate at that level in a manner that can generate true dialogue and move beyond the typical stalemate of talking past one another while overcoming the victimised mentality, should be a matter of highest national priority.
Hopefully Saturday will mark the beginning of another big step in that direction :P
Might I briefly add that while I understand well what non-Malays mean when they say “UiTM? Do I look like I give a f***? You f***ers can keep your dumb f****ing university,” I would seriously invite you to reconsider this sentiment.
Yes, most of us are priviliged enough to be in a position where we can scoff at local institutions that do not seem to us up to mark. And yes, I understand you are responding from hurt.
But does such a line in any way further any interethnic harmony whatsoever?
Lastly, I’d like to borrow from Malaysian Unplug regarding the UiTM Vice Chancellor:
Prof. Ibrahim Abu Shah graduated with a Diploma in Public Administration from ITM in 1971.
Obtained his BA in Economics from Ohio University in 1974 and an MA in Sociology from the same university in 1975. Obtained his PhD from the University of Maryland in Government and Politics.
Having established his academic credentials, its worthy to look at his ‘political contributions’ as follow;
1. UMNO Member (1968 - present)
2. Youth Leader, UMNO Kg. Pulai (1981- 1983)
3. Committee Member, UMNO Youths Jasin, Melaka (1982 - 1983)
4. Chairman (Founder) UMNO Club, Carbondale USA (1983)
5. President, UMNO USA Club (1985 - 1987)
Ah. Well. Now that sheds some light on the UiTM mentality.
Mono-ethnic and mono-religious institutions which are so by law or policy are a disservice to nation building.
If you consider the meaning of the word, a legally mono-ethnic “University” is almost a contradiction in terms.
They may end up majority of a particular race or religion by virtue of history or environment - that’s fine with me, people have a right to choose.
Its so obvious the VC is just another “politician professor”
The more the UiTM student protest, the better it will be for the graduates of other Universities because the private sectors will most probably hire graduates from non UiTM. The graduates from UiTM will be looked upon as racist, no confidence, narrow mentality and incompetence to compete with the real world.
UiTM will be known as the only pariah cum apartheid learning institution in the world. What a reputation.
We the Rakyat should determine the kind of Leaders we want for our beloved country, Malaysia
Here are The Top 10 Qualities of a Good Leader
By David Hakala
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Leadership can be defined as one’s ability to get others to willingly follow. Every organization needs leaders at every level. Leaders can be found and nurtured if you look for the following character traits:
A leader with vision has a clear, vivid picture of where to go, as well as a firm grasp on what success looks like and how to achieve it. But it’s not enough to have a vision; leaders must also share it and act upon it. Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric Co., said, “Good leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision and relentlessly drive it to completion.”
A leader must be able to communicate his or her vision in terms that cause followers to buy into it. He or she must communicate clearly and passionately, as passion is contagious.
A good leader must have the discipline to work toward his or her vision single-mindedly, as well as to direct his or her actions and those of the team toward the goal. Action is the mark of a leader. A leader does not suffer “analysis paralysis” but is always doing something in pursuit of the vision, inspiring others to do the same.
Integrity is the integration of outward actions and inner values. A person of integrity is the same on the outside and on the inside. Such an individual can be trusted because he or she never veers from inner values, even when it might be expeditious to do so. A leader must have the trust of followers and therefore must display integrity.
Honest dealings, predictable reactions, well-controlled emotions, and an absence of tantrums and harsh outbursts are all signs of integrity. A leader who is centered in integrity will be more approachable by followers.
Dedication means spending whatever time or energy is necessary to accomplish the task at hand. A leader inspires dedication by example, doing whatever it takes to complete the next step toward the vision. By setting an excellent example, leaders can show followers that there are no nine-to-five jobs on the team, only opportunities to achieve something great.
Magnanimity means giving credit where it is due. A magnanimous leader ensures that credit for successes is spread as widely as possible throughout the company. Conversely, a good leader takes personal responsibility for failures. This sort of reverse magnanimity helps other people feel good about themselves and draws the team closer together. To spread the fame and take the blame is a hallmark of effective leadership.
Leaders with humility recognize that they are no better or worse than other members of the team. A humble leader is not self-effacing but rather tries to elevate everyone. Leaders with humility also understand that their status does not make them a god. Mahatma Gandhi is a role model for Indian leaders, and he pursued a “follower-centric” leadership role.
Openness means being able to listen to new ideas, even if they do not conform to the usual way of thinking. Good leaders are able to suspend judgment while listening to others’ ideas, as well as accept new ways of doing things that someone else thought of. Openness builds mutual respect and trust between leaders and followers, and it also keeps the team well supplied with new ideas that can further its vision.
Creativity is the ability to think differently, to get outside of the box that constrains solutions. Creativity gives leaders the ability to see things that others have not seen and thus lead followers in new directions. The most important question that a leader can ask is, “What if … ?” Possibly the worst thing a leader can say is, “I know this is a dumb question … ”
Fairness means dealing with others consistently and justly. A leader must check all the facts and hear everyone out before passing judgment. He or she must avoid leaping to conclusions based on incomplete evidence. When people feel they that are being treated fairly, they reward a leader with loyalty and dedication.
Assertiveness is not the same as aggressiveness. Rather, it is the ability to clearly state what one expects so that there will be no misunderstandings. A leader must be assertive to get the desired results. Along with assertiveness comes the responsibility to clearly understand what followers expect from their leader.
Many leaders have difficulty striking the right amount of assertiveness, according to a study in the February 2007 issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, published by the APA (American Psychological Association). It seems that being underassertive or overassertive may be the most common weakness among aspiring leaders.
A sense of humor is vital to relieve tension and boredom, as well as to defuse hostility. Effective leaders know how to use humor to energize followers. Humor is a form of power that provides some control over the work environment. And simply put, humor fosters good camaraderie.
Intrinsic traits such as intelligence, good looks, height and so on are not necessary to become a leader. Anyone can cultivate these leadership qualities.
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i wonder why the government spent millions of ringgit introducing National Service… konon mengeratkan hubungan antara kaum… puii!!! now un-mo are the one creating all this racial tensions and supporting a single race uni…. we can now see how racist our leaders can be… so better scrap national service n use the millions of ringgit to subsidy our petrol la….
anyway, just let them protest as much as they like… we, the non malays, would rather go to other universities rather than to a dark cave…. ur right franky, now all the companies know hw racist and incompetant UiTM students are.. better luck for them in their future job takings….
Quoting what you said above :
“Might I briefly add that while I understand well what non-Malays mean when they say “UiTM? Do I look like I give a f***? You f***ers can keep your dumb f****ing university,” I would seriously invite you to reconsider this sentiment.”
As a Malay, I too would say “UiTM? Well me too don’t give a f*** to this f***ing university with the f***ing UMNO appointed VC”
BTW, most UiTM students are those who are not good enough to enter the likes of UM, USM, UKM etc what more to gain scholarship to study abroad.
Thanks for the background on UiTM VC. No wonder he lost his academic credentials when he was speaking to the media regarding this issue.
Uitm students-wow!!!! clear cut racists. with this kind of attitude malaysia is losing it’s best brains.i’m sorry 2 say this but as long as Umno IS IN POWER.everyday you will be losing,be it economically,socially,politically.In 10 years time Singapore / Thailand/Vietnam will go into World Cup but Malaysia will still be stagnant.Can you all see the picture???
That’s why a lot of chinese n indian overseas graduates refuse MAS.RACIALLY ABUSIVE..APARTHEID LOVING NATION.
I communicate with some malays engineers from oversea U and found they are smart ,intelligent & very fluent in English.
But how many of those graduated from UiTM would be able to seek an employment with private sector ? why .. ? While i interview some, most of them can’t even communicate in English…and i have to speak in bahasa to them. What’s a joke.. China , India are catching fast with generation of fluent English speaking grads, So do Indo’s & Thai’s, and our’s ?
Ai yah, keep the place for themselves la… these graduates are not employable!! No need to offer to others only to join the long queue of unemployable line! After UiTM still must gor for another course to learn soft skills & English, pathetic!
I won’t comment about their IQ, but they sure score low EQ, how to assimilate into the big corporates? I am not talking about the GLCs, which are nothing but swindlers, who cheat all Malaysians of the profits, that is if they make profit.
OK, I’ve said my piece. Have a good weekend!
uitm students are the victim of Khalid’s political agendas. This is wrong. He should not interfere with their policy as this has nothing to do with him. He is just trying to create racial issues out of it.
All the expenses for education, programmes, activities are from taxpayer money? I wonder who is the major taxpayer.
All the students all so narrow minded! Maybe the VC said, the Uni will be closed for a week so you guys no need to attend class, forget about the knowledge… just go to protest!! and the student of course will like it cause they don’t like to study….
so sad, wasting taxpayer money…
I think Syarif is right. In the 80’s, before I left for Australia after my SPM, many of my Malay classmates that obtained Grade 1 & 2 were sent overseas or local universities like UM, UKM,UTM etc on Govt scholarship. Those who obtained Grade 3 and below cannot continue with Lower 6 or pre-U , got into Mara College ( it was known as that then) and then went on to obtain their degrees or diplomas. If the entry requirements were so low ( dont know about now), how are they going to fill up even the 10% non-bumis quota ( if they agreed to introduce it). i doubt even foreigners from African countries want to go there !Lest alone the local non-malay students.
Honestly speaking, how of us really pre-select any of UiTM graduates for interview? Many of them can’t even speak proper English, thus they are only limited to applying to the Govt .Even big Malay corporations require staff that speaks English, thats how they got so big in the first place by doing businesses with others.
Isnt it time that Umno look at UiTM objectively instead of politically ? Non Malays dont suffer if UiTM languishes in deep ocean , its graduates will and that is really sad for them as it is the hope of all parents that their kids finish universities and get a good job.
i hate mono-ethnic institution. therefore i hate UiTM for only malays, i hate Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina for only chinese and i hate Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil for only indians. i hate all of these. full stop.
Yes the suggestion by the Selangor MB is a brave deed. As a non malay I really appreciate what he has done to slowly ‘awaken’ the malays to change their mind set.
However, I do not much agree with you that most of us are privileged to be educated in a better uni than UiTM. If UiTM is to open their doors to non malays how many non malays will dare to consider entering this uni ?
Moreover nowadays a uni education does not guarantee a brighter future. The non malays who are not financially capable of entering the other universities can always opt to take up courses at colleges to learn special skills which can immediately be applied when they find a job.
A suggestion of just 10% has resulted in their students staging protests and shouting in the streets NATIONWIDE !
So I believe the non malays will think that a better choice will be to keep that uni 100% malays.
The PM should sack Ahmad Zahid Hamidi immediately for stoking the fire of racism, hatred and voilence among Malaysians. Shameful that the country have a Minister who wish to ascend the ladder during the year of UMNO election.
He should not be let off scot free. Lets start a campaign to mark any leaders who spread RACISM. Worst still, he mentioned- Over my dead Body for UITM to admit non-Malays. And he is encouraging AMOK!!!
Frankly, people who display AMOK tendencies have the same characters of MONKEEEEEEEE!!!
The UiTM issue is a farce. The very people who are decrying the acts of the politicians and student protestors will most likely be doing the same thing if the government threatened to burn down Chinese schools (which are seen as the last bastion of Chinese-ness, whatever that may be).
When I read all these articles about UITM I dont feel angry but feel dissapointed and sorry for all these malay students.They are living life in a cocoon with a siege mentality.It has been widely aknowledged that many of these graduates are unemployed,some working for a meagre salary of RM800/mth.Many multi national companies are shunning them because of their poor knowledge,poor leadership quality,low self esteem etc.They dont want to realize that by allowing some bright brains in they can actually be more competitive and knowledgeable which would only imrove their ability to be competitive hence widening their chances in getting employed in the local and international job market.
They are also unable to realize that the UMNO putras do not want them to be brilliant, if that happens they may question the UMNO putras hence a threat to their positions.As long as these malay students can be kept as mediocre students UMNO wll be needed by them.Therefore I feel sad that these students will never ever achieve world standards in education.For me it doesn’t really matter if they do not want to admit non-bumis as all these will make non-bumis only more resilient to achieve greater heights in life.So eventually they are the losers,sad though,but what can we do if they themselves do not want to open their eyes?Another sad day in the history of our once strong,competitive and a brilliant nation.Therefore I urge all my non-bumi brothers and sisters to ignore this UITM uproar and focus on your lives.
August 14, 2008 11:38 PM
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ask the idiot to keep it.
i will work my arse off to see my two kids get thru college and I will tell them this country deserves none of their loyalty. its up to them when they grow up and if they decide to remain outside of this country, so be it.
once again, ask that idiot to keep it.
2 universiti will be closed. UUM, Uitm? Unisel will be leading, leaving MU, and other federal universities behind. Unisel will come up world standard with harvard, MIT, Salford,pronceton in the pack. god willing..
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All this emphasis on race sickens me. Lee Chong Wei (a Chinese pendatang) is representing Malaysia in the Olympics badminton men’s singles finals. All I heard the Malaysian supporters chanting was “Malaysia Boleh” (with no ifs and buts on the Malaysian being a pendatang). All the MSM proudly declare him as Malaysian. If this is the situation in sports can’t it be the same for everything else? For goodness sakes the UiTM students should get a life! As I had commented in another blog, we non-Malays are not that keen to enrole in UiTM, Even if you paid me I would not go there. I don’t know what standards they have but I am not impressed with the UiTM graduates whom I have met to-date. I’m sure there must be some good ones but I’ve just not come across any.
yes i didnt agree with UiTM for malays only. but like what shawn tan said above, it will be the same too if the government proposed to shut down Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina and Tamil. the chinese and the indians would stand up for those school, would be discontented and caused uproar too. in the end, it is all the same. this ‘race’ issue would never end.
To UiTM students, what will you do if similar action was taken by foreign universities in UK, US and Australia if a ban was imposed on you guys to further your studies there? The Nationwide protest was totally uncalled for. Remember for every action there is a reaction. I think you people are racist and selfish!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Q-FAEVRYc
hey Nat ,
I made a video on the racist teacher , click the above link to watch ok
regards
makkalsakhti
i have a solution for all this racial isu why not allow equal amount of student from every race in malaysia into every university there is in malaysia base on their population.Here’s and example:
total population in country a:1million
In country a there’s 4 races
race 1:400000
race 2:200000
race 3:100000
race 4:300000
1st save 20% for brilliant student.Then there’s 80% left which from my calculations there is another32% for race 1,16% for race2 ,8% for race3,and 24% for race4.And there u go eureka.And this formula could be used in other sector to.
I am not a racist, but apparently some in this website are. I totally do not agree with some statements published in this website. Not all UiTM graduates have low achievement in SPM . Many of us here got straight A’s in SPM and join this UiTM for professional courses such as medic,law, engineering and accounting. Many of UiTM students come from matriculation and many score 3.5 above in order to enter this uni.So, I do not think we are DUMB! And who say that we are not competent enough?Many of my friends have high level of English proficiency and they definitely encounter no difficulty to get the jobs with big salary. And I have some questions here. Are you sure that other universities’ post graduates have high level of English proficiency and competent enough to compete in the workforce? I know some people from other universities who cannot speak English properly and even have difficulty to understand simple English. So what would you say??
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frankie // Aug 15, 2008 at 12:02 pm
The more the UiTM student protest, the better it will be for the graduates of other Universities because the private sectors will most probably hire graduates from non UiTM. The graduates from UiTM will be looked upon as racist, no confidence, narrow mentality and incompetence to compete with the real world.
UiTM will be known as the only pariah cum apartheid learning institution in the world. What a reputation.
p/s:and yet only 5k from thousands uitm students involve,resulting the private sectors don’t hire us.how narrow minded u are?