Thanks for the Drama!
I decided to delete the post because Z F was right.
"Salam,
Just let it go. It's not worth it.
U have better things to focus on to; i.e your life which is way more interesting than this commotion.
u had an honest opinion & review, and people should respect that.
And the world would definitely be a better place to live in."
Thank you Z F!
And yes, my comments did reflect my personality. I'm a direct and straightforward person when it comes to things like this. Why should people "attack" me on my blog just because I said I prefer one restaurant to another? There's nothing I hate more than discrimination and favouritism based on race. I will not support anyone or anything simply because of racial reasons because that is not the right way to success. I want my Muslim brothers and sisters, including the Malaysian ones, to succeed because of the quality of their work not because of loyalty or sympathy.
Besides, what happened to the notion of '1 Malaysia' where all races embrace one another and support each other?
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But you know there are so many of us that really enjoy your writing...so just keep on going and it'll be all fine :)!
Kiss,kiss...
Keep on posting your honest review. As long as you know you're on the right track, you'll be fine..
Jasmina: Thanks hun! I know I can always count on you for moral support =)
I get to know about the whole hu-ha a bit too late, but I am totally with you.
Keep on writing from your honest heart, and if people have problem with that - it actually reflects more of their own 'heart' issue and personality.
Racial preference is something that should not be encouraged because it leads to prejudice and complacency on the 'preferred race'. Not to mention this is also a very Un-Islamic practice because according to Islam, what take precedence is not the race, the status, or the wealth of the person - but the obedience and submission to Allah.
But these are just the many types of people that comes to us as a challenge and test in our daily life. And I think you handled it well. :)
Keep on writing my dear and I hope to be able to meet up with you soon, insha-Allah.
there's nothing wrong with preferring one restaurant or cuisine over the other.
Preference doesn't have to be some sort of crime like 'racism' or anything like that...
we're all born with different personalities and tastes^^
and we can only write our honest reviews and thoughts in our blogs. if other people don't like it then you can't please everyone
**hugs**
i've always loved reading your blog. sorry you had to come across that. sadly, that's a common scene in malaysia. :/ anyways, glad that you've decided to become the bigger person. don't let this deter you from expressing your views. this is your blog after all :P because if you do, then i won't get to read your blog anymore! :(
Sorlisa: Thank you hun.
You know what ticked me off the most? The fact that those people came to my blog and started being sarcastic with me simply because I said I prefer authentic Arabic food and that I didn't think the food at the aforementioned restaurant is as nice due to my own preferences. On top of that they tried to promote "racial preferencing" which I am completely against!
Asielah: It just so happened that they touched on a very serious issue, in my opinion, so I didn't have a very positive reaction. You're right, nobody is perfect. Thanks for that =)
unsettled soul: Thank you Sarah. Gosh! I really don't understand some people and how they have time to spread negativity.
zazu: Thank you. That means a lot to me! I know it is a common scene in Malaysia and it's a subject I'm very passionate about. This idea of racial preferencing or favouritism doesn't get us anywhere in life. Sometimes I think we are too privileged to the point that we forget to be thankful and work hard to prove that we deserve the privileges we have been given. Malays are not more superior than any other race. We are a nation of ONE and we should start acting that way.