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M'SIAN-THAIS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR BARISAN KANGAR: Siw Chun Eam,
the Perlis Siamese Association, chairman, never fails to begin her day with a
smile and a Sawaddee (good day in Thai) when meeting anyone she comes across.
More so now, when she begins her daily rounds to meet the Malaysian-Thai voters
in the Indera Kayangan state constituency. "It's a good
gesture to wish Sawaddee Krap (when meeting men) or Sawaddee Khah (when meeting
women). It lightens up my day," she said. Siw, 38, said the
greeting was among the cultural traits that the Malaysian-Thai community still
holds on to dearly. "The Thai
community is noted for its culture. While they uphold their cultural roots, they
also have a strong attachment to the soil that feeds them," she said. "We are always
grateful to whoever helps us and it is in our culture to honour such people with
respect," said Siw, who is also Padang Petani Umno branch chairman and
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim's special officer. She said the Thai
community here was very grateful to Barisan Nasional and would not desert the
coalition. Although the
Malaysian-Thais, who are Umno members, only make up 43 voters or less than 1% of
the 7,976 voters in Indera Kayangan, their support would be important in the
event of a close fight. She said has been
visiting all the Malaysian-Thai voters on a personal basis daily. "They
have pledged their support for Barisan," she added. -- The Star, Thursday, January 17, 2002 |
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