From –>GOD said on June 16th, 2005 at 2:19 am

…malay/islam country and we all chinese/indians have to be called islamic chinese or islamic indians and abolish all temples, kuils and build mosque every 5 feet away., masacre all dogs and pigs……
….oh, please sembahyang 5 times a day so our country productivity will increase ten fold because osama then would then fall in love with our country and pumps in money to terrorize US of A…….

As for me, that comment from “god” are too much!!! and too racist!!! I do agree with the fact that “our” Malaysia is benefitting by an increase in the number of tourists from the Middle East…So, your gov just wanna make more $$$..that’s all….what a big deal?

I was born and grew up in Nizhny Novgorod,Russia before I met my husband in the summer of 1997-who is Malaysian. I Still rmber my 1st day here, I really don’t like Malaysia because of too many Asian people in one country..especially chinese in Petaling street area and some from old residential in KL-totally contradic with my hometown. But after almost 9years in Kuala Lumpur city, I start to learn about this developing country and the people..Now, I love this tropical country. Hope more Malaysian love their nation and learn to appericiate people who spending their $$$ for economic growth.

I still keep in contact with my Russian friends, and my great story about Malaysia has encouraged many of them to come here. My cousin married a guy from the USA, and plan to open a business in Malakka soon….Gosh! wish not read any blog that discuss about white people from USA and Russian who try “to make ourselves feel like home!” here in Malaysia

-I don’t hv to worry, Malaysian always proud with our westernize culture :p Globalisation huh?

http://www.saudi-american-forum.org/Newsletters/SAF_Essay_22.htm

The one in Sydney, if I remember correctly, was also a specific area designated for the role. Where I used to live at Hurstville, THAT was basically where the immigrants from Hong Kong set up shop - it’s not considered a tourist attraction of any kind. It’s also not called Chinatown. Areas like that abound all over the world, where people of similar racial and cultural backgrounds form communities. Still, in most cities, they aren’t considered tourist attractions.

Governments though as seeing that money and cultural tolerance can come from forming these sorts of areas. (It only becomes a problem when you get areas which seem to grate on the nerves of other areas).

I can name plenty of areas in Sydney that formed due to racial/cultural groups gthering, and others where the local Governments basically planned it.

I don’t see the Arab Square as much more than the Government of the area cashing in on things which have been done in other parts of the world. Aim to provide a cultural centre with a specific theme, and ensure tat it is open enough for all to enjoy.

I think we need to take into account that since 9/11, a large number of Middle Eastern travellers have felt unwelcome in the States and large parts of Europe. Hence, Malaysia is benefitting by an increase in the number of tourists from the Middle East. In this instance, the idea for an Arab Square is merely pandering to the perceived economic value of such tourists.

Personally I’d rather BB Park to an Arab Square any time. Then again, if the proposed Arab Square were to get a license to hld belly dancing performances, my Ho-Ham-Sap-ness might get the better of me

p.s. I’m proposing another Bloggers’ Meet on 30th July @ Zoo Negara. Feedback on this idea is most welcome.

Ok, back to the question…..I thought it was a silly idea when I first read it on Malay Mail. They care about Arabs’ feelings (fair enough they bring in money once a year) more than their own citizen.