I'm reading Lim Kit Siangs letter to Dr Chen Man Hin when he was incarcerated for the first time under the ISA right after the May 13 1969 riot, and I am really amazed by his understanding of the political situation at that time despite his arrests, and his determination to play his part in rebuilding the nation his own way.
Til this date, the contents of his letter are still largely relevant to our current political situation. Read below:
"Malaysia's survival as a united nation depends to a large extent on the will and stamina of our movement and cause for multiracial Malaysia. If we remain firm and dedicated to the cause of multiracialism, we may play the role which decides whether Malaysia splinters in a welter of a racial bloodbath, or hold together as a united people and nation.
Our way ahead will be an ardous one, but when other movements, in other ages, countries and climes can overcome even greater and more challenging problems, I do not see why we ourselves cannot have a good chance of success. We cannot guarantee that the cause of multiracialism will triumph in Malaysia, but we can guarantee that if it fails, Malaysians shall perish !
It is our duty therefore to march in the frontline of struggle to spread the word of a multiracial Malaysia to Malaysians of all races, in both the urban and rural areas.
Let us not shirk from our responsibility and duty to our nation, ourselves, our children and children's children"
It's this reason why I still have good hopes for our country. And why I support DAP's political cause. No matter how bad the situation is, for as long as good people are in politics fighting for what is right, someday Malaysians will find light at the end of the dark tunnel.
I still have a long way to go before completing this book 😜 but I already consider this as one of my most inspiring book
P.S. Uncle Kit was only 28 years old when he wrote this letter !
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