No one could help us, says Low Yat mob attack victim

 Ferdtan: A simple gesture by an innocent bystander Patrick Lim, who does not want revenge on the 100 rowdies for beating him at the Low Yat Plaza incident, shows who loves Malaysia more.

They claim to defend race and religion; but was the beating of Lim and his friends during Ramadan in keeping with the sanctity of the holy month?

Now it is obvious that the incident started – as confirmed by the inspector-general of police (IGP) – as a theft and had nothing to do with any racial bullying, will the 100 hooligans ask for forgiveness for their actions?

How come religious leaders did not come out to condemn such unholy acts?

CQ Muar: This is an example how all Malaysians ought to behave, regardless of race or religion. For no wrong or fault, these Chinese Malaysian citizens were beaten up by so-called ‘mighty’ Muslim bullies.

And, despite the terrifying ordeal, Patrick Lim and his friends wanted no revenge, an act which all Malaysians should emulate.

Lim claimed he has many Malays friends, therefore he didn’t want to aggravate the situation. All they wanted was to have those rowdies arrested and taught a lesson; that being Malaysians, we must live in peace and harmony without hatred, animosity and prejudice.

We, as rightful citizens, must be colour-blind, and should treat one another as brethren in our beloved country called Malaysia. By the grace of god, we hope this episode will blow over as soon as possible, and that such an ugly incident will and shall not recur.

Sontotsia: The Malays who went amuck that day are not representative of the majority of Malays in our country. They have brought shame and dishonour to their parents and all right-thinking Malaysians.

Lim, your forgiveness matters and I am embarrassed that we, the collective peace-loving Malaysians, have allowed this tragedy to take place.

Apacerita: It’s not about revenge, it’s about justice. Beating people up with no good reason and based on hearsay and rumours is not right.

Negarawan: Lim, I am truly sad about all the unnecessary and undeserved trauma, injury, and property damage that you suffered. It is a miracle that you and your friends are still alive. I pray that you and all the other injured victims will receive full healing from God.

What transpired on Monday morning was an attack by ruthless and heartless human beings who justified their evil actions by shouting out the name of God in vain.

In reality, these evil people are far from God, because God is about love and charity, not hatred and malice.

LifeFlier: Patrick Lim is a true Malaysian who believes revenge is not the way a lesson can be learnt by all.

The condition of his black Proton Wira should be preserved to remind us how damaging the sparks of rage, fanned by racism, can be.

MA: Indeed, Lim’s car should be left untouched and unrepaired and placed in a prominent spot in Kuala Lumpur. It will stand as a stark reminder of 1Malaysia.

Jiminy Qrikert: Malays need to dismantle all of the institutionalised discrimination against the non-Malays to start the process of healing towards a truly united Bangsa Malaysia.

It is a meaningless superficiality for Malays to praise a bunch of Chinese kids singing a Raya song and calling that act a show of ‘muhibbah’ when these same Malays are not willing to be part of the force in rejecting racial discrimination practised by a government they expect to protect their interests.

Only Malays can save Malaysia and all who call this land home. The non-Malays can only hope and pray race relations will never ever descend to the point where Malays take to the streets to vent their frustrations over their own crippling poverty.

True: Malaysians can be ugly. To fight is human, to forgive is divine. At a young age, I had seen a mob beating up an innocent driver who was involved in an accident in a kampung, and my ageing neighbour aunty sobbing over this sad incident.

Racism is becoming more rampant in Malaysia, God forgive us for this sin. Aren’t we all human? Why treat others like animals? Can we change, and be part of the change?

Hainanese: Lim, with such a mindset you have at this young age, I believe Malaysia still has hope.

Mamadias: Yes, you deserve praise for being a real Malaysian. As Muslim brothers, we apologise to you, your family and your friends.

This is not what Islam and our parents taught us. And believe me, these thugs don’t represent the Malays nor Islam. They are just a bunch of thugs.

I hope you will recover from your injuries. And this should never happen again in Malaysia.

FairMind: Lim, you have many Malay friends. We all do. But those people who attacked you are not Malays. They may have the word ‘Malay’ on their ICs, but their traits are not Malay.

Malays are humble, moderate, religious and peace-loving – like many Malaysians. The ones who attacked you are pseudo-Malays.

They are violent, greedy mercenaries and brainwashed by extremist teachings and stupid enough to be used by politicians for their own ends.

Senior: It’s the younger generation, many of whom without jobs, who are rowdy. Who’s to blame?

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