As a third-generation Indian living in Malaysia, I've experienced firsthand the feeling of being treated as a secondary citizen. This is not about pointing fingers or blaming anyone; it's about acknowledging that our nation has evolved over generations and so should our mindset. The time has come to redefine how we identify ourselves, not by race first but by nationality.

My proposal is simple yet profound - prefix 'Malaysian' to all racial identifications. So instead of being identified primarily as 'Malay', 'Chinese', 'Iban', 'Kadazan Dusun' or 'Indian' we would be recognized first as Malaysians

1. Malaysian Malay (Melayu Malaysia), 
2. Malaysian Chinese (Cina Malaysia), 
3. Malaysian Kadazan Dusun (Kadazan Dusun Malaysia), 
4. Malaysian Iban (Iban Malaysia), 
5. Malaysian Indian (India Malaysia), 

and so on. This small change can make a big difference in how we perceive each other and foster unity among us.

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (2019), the population consists of various ethnic groups with Malaysians Indians making up 7% of the total population. Despite this diversity, there's still an undercurrent of division that runs deep within our society which can be mitigated by this proposed change.

This isn't just about one group's struggle; it's about creating an inclusive environment where every citizen feels equally valued and recognized regardless of their ethnic background. It’s high time that we move towards a more unified national identity that celebrates diversity while fostering unity.

Let us stand together for this cause because at the end of the day, no matter what our racial background might be, we are all Malaysians first. Please sign this petition to show your support for prefixing "Malaysian" to all racial identifications.