““In the eyes of many Malayans, it was a zero-sum game. Help for one race was viewed as a loss for another. Loyalty to the country would be difficult to nurture among the immigrant races if they felt they were second-class citizens politically. Acceptance of the immigrants by the Malays would be hard since they felt they should be favored over the immigrants. Unity and equity – could they be reconciled? It has been said that “high tides raise all boats,” and perhaps rapid economic growth could help solve the racial problems.””
