Adding to the previous posts of hates... There are many slightly more liberal, and open minded people; who sometimes seek justice for their fellow Indonesians who were ill treated. It is true some that Malaysians treat Indonesians quite badly and stereotyped them as criminals and all, but this is the consequence of stepping into another country; especially in a large number and in desperation.
What Malaysians did wrong was to stereotype each Indonesian as a criminal, or illegal foreigner or anything like that. It is also wrong to stereotype we Malaysians as a bunch of bullies. Both blardy sides are wrong and the only way to resolve this issue is that both parties work together.
It is in the individual and not nationality that makes the person steal or kill. Though one's nationality would influence different needs and wants of that individual, but the choice of doing crime is all in their personality. So why blame Indonesia? More than half of the Indonesians I met are normal people. Those who were abused is a small figure compared to the number of Indonesians here.
On the other hand, why blame Malaysians? Not all of us are bullies and cultural thieves. Though, in many cases, Indonesians were caught, but that's because they broke the law. If they were caught for nothing and punished for nothing, once again, just blame stereotyping. We, Malaysians and Indonesians share so many things in common so why bother fighting?
Firstly, most Indonesians who come to work are desperate so they may have to resort to committing crimes and may be forced to do unwanted things; normal human nature I guess. On the other hand, Malaysians think that these individuals are good labour. Its a stale-mate.
Once again, I reiterate my stand that we shall not stereotype people from other countries. Because that just makes smart and civil people angry; and therefore, insulting the stereotypist..
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