“If you don’t know what ‘Semenanjung mentality’ is, just think of the people who love to create chaos, riots and burn things to the ground. Yes, this is the picture painted by the government in everyone’s head. This is divide and conquer at its best.
This is the mentality that I have had since I was a kid till the day I flew to Semenanjung to further my studies.
Then I finally saw the truth. The people in Semenanjung are no different than us in Sarawak. They are friendly and kind just like us. But most importantly, they have access to the truth.
They know the extent of injustice and corruption that is happening in our country. This part was not made available to most Sarawakians and Sabahans. Since their news source are national radio and TV, which are controlled by the state. So they only get one view about our country, and that is the good side of the government and the bad side of opposition.
And it still happens to this day.”
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the interviewees and do not reflect the official policy or position of Humans of Kuala Lumpur.
Photostory by Amalina Davis
Edited by Mushamir Mustafa
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(This post was first published on May 2nd 2018)
