Malaysia with population of 23.27
million is a multiracial country because 61% of the population is Malay, 30%
Chinese, 8% Indians and 1% of other ethnic group. Due to this reason, it is
important for Malaysian to find ways to keep us bound together so that we can
live in peace and harmony despite the differences in race, cultural and
religious belief. Some of the ways are, active role of government in fostering unity, imposed
punishment on those who promote hate and racism, active participation of
community services and promoting cross-cultural communication especially to
youngsters.
Malaysian
government has in the past play a significant role in fostering unity through
various programs such as 1Malaysia concept, open house for major festivals and
advertisement. 1Malaysia concept is the path to lead Malaysian toward political
stability, economic growth and social enhancement by accepting among races and
to make them feel the sense of belonging together. Unity campaign through
radios, television, and newspaper article is done so that the citizen is aware
of the importance and the advantages of being united. Meanwhile, national-level
open house for major festival like Hair Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali
organized by the government helps visitor from different races mingle with each
other, learned the cultural differences and respect each other and help to
strengthen ties among themselves.
A part form that
government has the power to imposed a punishment on those who commit unruly act
which lead to hatred and racism. Nowadays, with the advancement in Information
technology, we can see some of us openly expressing their hatred towards others.
They call names on people with difference races or accusing other races of
being racist. Punishment like fine or put those who advocating hate and racism performed
social-work for races that he or she hates can be imposed. Punishment always
believes to be a solution to a problem. It make people realized promoting
hatred and racism is unacceptable and harmful for the unity of the nation.
Mean
while, we as the citizen of a country which composed of people with diverse
background can participate actively in community services. Volunteering our
energy and spare time with people with different races and cultural background
help us to get along better because activities like gotong-royong, rukun
tetangga and charity drives are geared toward promoting interaction in the
communities.
Last but not
least, youngster should be exposed with cross-cultural communication. In the
developed nation like America cross-cultural communication has been taught in
higher institute of learning. This program help youngster to learn an
appropriate behavior in a society with different culture and believe.
Cross-cultural communication is believed to be an essential element for
sustainability of a country.
In short, active
role of government in fostering unity, imposed punishment on those who promote
hate and racism, active participation of community services and promoting
cross-cultural communication especially to youngsters can help people with
diverse background get along better. Only
if we live in a peaceful environment, success and prosperity will be easier to
attain.
ESSAY 2
Gadget is small
mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a
novelty. Examples of gadget are smartphones, iPad and tab. It is design
either to make menial tasks easier, or provide us with information. However, it
is often argued that gadget has destroyed communication among friends and
family. Yes I agree it has changed the way we interact with our environment and
other people, but to say it destroyed communication among friends and family is
not that accurate. In fact if gadget is used properly it can actually enhance
the communication among us. Gadget is
design as an information/Labour-saver, it is efficient and speedy.
Firstly, gadget
is an information-saver. It either makes menial tasks easier, or provides us
with information. Information indeed enhances the quality of our communication
For an example it is easier to get information through gadget like smartphones
and tab. Those who have certain hobby, for an example decorating a cake not
only can enhance their skills of decorating a cake, they can also connected to
more people with the same interest, thus expending their circle of friends.
They can find information on where they can find supplier for the supply of
ingredient in cake decoration. Also with information that they get through
gadget, it gives them confident in communication with family and neighbor
explaining to them on how they can come out with beautiful and deliciously
decorated cake.
Secondly, with
gadget, we can communicate efficiently. We post an update in watsapps, we-chat
with our family members of our where about, or our activities. We don’t have to
tell the same story over and over again. Family can get connected with each
other from anywhere around the globe. We also can communicate with family
member who work or further their study abroad with the help of gadget. Also
with gadget, allows us to insert graphic, picture to make or communication
becoming more interesting and easier to be understood. Thus gadget can enhance
the quality of communication among friends and family.
Thirdly, communicating via gadget is faster
than doing it the old fashioned way. Off course the fastest way of
communication is face to face but, most of us spend our time working. Some of
us have to stay apart from our family member and friends. It is faster to send
a massage using gadget form our work-place then waiting for us to get the
chance to get together to convey our massage face-to-face. We save time and
money travelling just to have the old traditional face-to-face communication.
Lastly gadget
allows cheaper mean of communication. Unlike before, people have to pay
handsomely if they communicate via phone call. Or if their friend or family
member live at different geographical area, chances that they do not keep in
touch at all is there. With smartphone
and tab, people can wats apps and weechat, application to communicate with each
other, free of charge. They can also connected to the internet and it is much
more cheaper using the internet as compare using traditional phone calls, or
travelling all the way just to have a face-to-face communication.
In conclusion, for the reason that I have
mention above, I believe gadget does not destroy communication among family and
friends in fact it enhances the quality of communication by providing us with
easy access to information, it is efficient, speedy and cost effective.
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