DECLINING racial tolerance can be attributed to the country's education system, rural to urban migration and poor understanding of government policies. <\/p>\n
\n<\/table>\n Replying to a question by Datuk Lee Hwa Beng (Subang Jaya-BN) on the issue at the state assembly meeting, state executive councillor Kamala Ganapathy said polarisation among students could give rise to misunderstandings and fights.<\/p>\n
She said this problem was further compounded by differences in culture, lifestyles and religion.<\/p>\n
Misunderstanding among races was more of concern especially to those who felt that many obstacles had been placed in front of them, she added.<\/p>\n
Kamala said many also felt that the playing field was not level and they also did not have the same starting line. <\/p>\n
She stressed that the quality of the intervention was important as it should not bog down people with endless red tape.<\/p>\n
Earlier, at the start of the question and answer session, Teng Chang Khim (DAP-Sungai Pinang), who made a comeback yesterday after being suspended for 30 months, asked the speaker why one of his questions on the construction of a mosque in Klang had been rejected.<\/p>\n
Deputy Speaker Datuk Satim Diman did not allow the question as Article 3 of the Federal Constitution states that Islam is the official religion. <\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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