01-16-2024, 08:40 AM
Mahathir gives despicable twist to meaning of loyalty
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Loyalty is defined in all dictionaries as giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution. The synonyms for the word include dutiful, trustworthy, steadfast, faithful and committed.
In general terms, it is faithfulness to a nation, cause and country. It can be of an individual to the country of birth, or one’s declared home nation by naturalisation. It involves patriotism and respecting the nation’s constitution and laws.
In the context of the contributions of citizens, those words are simply about Malaysians being law-abiding citizens who pay their taxes, respect the laws of the nation, respect the rights of others and are not seditious, among others. And who are thankful for the many good things the country has provided.
That is also true of most forebears of non-Malay Malaysians, stretching as far back as three or four generations.
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In general terms, it is faithfulness to a nation, cause and country. It can be of an individual to the country of birth, or one’s declared home nation by naturalisation. It involves patriotism and respecting the nation’s constitution and laws.
In the context of the contributions of citizens, those words are simply about Malaysians being law-abiding citizens who pay their taxes, respect the laws of the nation, respect the rights of others and are not seditious, among others. And who are thankful for the many good things the country has provided.
That is also true of most forebears of non-Malay Malaysians, stretching as far back as three or four generations.
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