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LETTER  | Dedicated to my late brother, Brig-Gen (Rtd) Samsudin Hussain.

We are a multiracial society
held together by racial unity.

Our racial unity is like a fragile fabric that is easily torn
by a careless comment or thoughtless taunt.

In a flash, igniting a communal clash.

Communal communication must be conducted with care
as though walking up a rickety stair.

Different faiths seek the same entrance at Heaven's gate
God is great
There is no reason to hate
all the things that God 
create.

The seed of prejudice must find no place
in little children full of grace
who must be allowed to play with and embrace
children of other faiths and race.

Lawmakers must not break
the laws that they make.

Let not the bigot redefine and undermine
the spirit of our constitution which had been crafted by enlightened minds.

Respecting the rights of our minority
enhances the worth of our entire society.

Economic policies must prosper the poor of our society.

Respect our poor their pride and dignity
sincere charity needs no publicity.

For our future generation, we must remain a nation
free from all forms of discrimination.

To compete and succeed in an unforgiving foreign field
let's start 
practising at home on an even playing field.

This is a trust we all share and bear
to keep our country free and fair.

Our nation's fragile fabric needs our ever vigilant care
to never, never let it tear.


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