Desmond Kok

Working on Global PhD (CST). DMin (SMU). Learning forgiveness, peace and reconciliation. Wounded Healer Movement and Advocacy

[ITV Football @itvfootball]

"I think the players spoke really loudly about what they want today."

"I just want to apologise to our fans."

"Something has to change and you're not going to change 22 players again."

Ruben Amorim speaks with @gabrielclarke05 after defeat to Grimsby

#MUFC | #CarabaoCup

[James Chin @jameschin110]

I do not mean to disagree with TDM, but I would ask rational people to consider the following facts:

1) TDM was Prime Minister for 23 years. If the Malays are weak now, isn't it because he didn't establish the groundwork and foundation for them? Why is he blaming the enemy of the Malays (while he did not state so, history suggests he meant the Chinese)?

2) Malays completely dominate all of the state's important institutions, including the royals, police, armed forces, civil service, and parliament. Since Merdeka, no non-Malay/non-Muslim Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister has been appointed. Since Merdeka, the Malays have held an absolute cabinet majority. So, if Malays are losing power, isn't it because the Malays appointed to all these institutions didn't perform their part in upholding ketuanan melayu?
The Chinese were never near power so how are they a threat? In fact MCA is now unable to win Chinese support because they were seen as the 'running dog' of UMNO and unable to promote Chinese interest during your BN/UMNO time. If the most important Chinese party, MCA, cannot promote Chinese interest, then what are you talking about?

3) GLC controls the Malaysian economy and stock exchange. The only area where the Chinese remain dominant is in SMEs; the rest are dominated by GLCs which is a proxy for Malay interests. The NEP and its successors aimed at economic redistribution have created an uneven playing field where Malay businesses are given preferential treatment in terms of government contracts, licenses, and financial assistance. While Chinese businesses have been successful, its despite the institutional barriers. How many Chinese companies are forced to appoint Malay directors? Any Malay companies forced to employ Chinese directors?

4) Malays have privileged access to higher education, their own university, and a variety of other advantages like housing discount. Is this under threat?

5) Ketuanan Melayu is being replaced with Ketuanan Melayu Islam (KMI). There is now a religious layer on top of the ethnic barrier.

6) Chinese population is declining. This is open knowledge. It will reach around 20% soon. It was about 40% at 1957. In other words, the population will be halved in less than a century.

Conclusion:
The Chinese in Malaysia are not inherently a threat to Malay political power but are seen as such within a political framework where ethnicity and race are central to power dynamics. The perception of threat often arises from the fear of diluting Malay political and cultural dominance rather than from an actual capability to overthrow or significantly alter the established political order. The real challenge lies in navigating towards a political system where all ethnic groups feel represented and empowered without stoking racial tensions or diminishing the cultural identity of any group, including the Malays. This involves rethinking the political narrative around ethnicity and embracing a more inclusive form of governance.

Please viral this post if you agree. Thanks.
#Malaysia #Race #Religion #Viral #SpeakTruthToPower

[Desmond Kok @desveron]

@vicjamm @ManUtd But very expensive ohh

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

In Western culture, where your identity is based completely on your inner feelings and desires, you realize there is no stable identity.

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

When you preach the gospel, there is always a cultural and a doctrinal aspect to it. There should be a life-changing aspect to it as well.

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

The Gospel was spread in the early church by personal conversations and life examples. Not through programs, not even through preachers.

[Desmond Kok @desveron]

I agree we need to be grateful for past contributions of former leaders, bcoz we are benefitting from their “hard work.” But we should not “glorifying” and “simply blindfolded” by their past when their current actions are not justifiable.

#think
#progressive

[Harith Iskander @HarithIskander]

My response to Jocelyn Chia's clip which has riled up Malaysians

[Free Malaysia Today @fmtoday]

Ini cara kita - kisah persahabatan akrab nazir, pastor Kristian, dan sami Hindu

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

Everyone says they want community and deep friendship. However, because it takes accountability and commitment we run the other way.

[Desmond Kok @desveron]

@vicjamm Wow..

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

Listening is not simply hearing the words that are spoken. Listening is understanding why the words were spoken.

[ESPN FC @ESPNFC]

Erik ten Hag has got Man United playing as a team 💪

[Desmond Kok @desveron]

Exactly

[Nicky Gumbel @nickygumbel]

The higher the profile you have, the more criticism you can expect.

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

Nothing more important for a Christian to do than to read right through the whole Bible over and over and over, at the very least once a year. You have to keep checking and refining your beliefs by immersion in the Scripture.

[Andy Stanley @AndyStanley]

A prayer for daily surrender.

[Desmond Kok @desveron]

@UNDI18MY @1ThirdMedia Unfortunately, my wife and I have yet to receive any notification from DHL on our tracking number and our ballot papers.

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

A possible way to start a conversation with someone who is not a believer:

Tell me the God you don't believe in because chances are I don't believe in that God either.

[Desmond Kok @desveron]

@GlobalBersih The issue is I don’t have tracking number from DHL, I just got a msg from DHL on how to prepare shipment. How to enquire from DHL?