Wise words: A screencap of the viral clip showing the policeman delivering his talk at SK Kangkar Pulai 2. — Photo taken from social media
PETALING JAYA: A policeman’s act of spreading a message on multiracial unity to primary school pupils has received the thumbs up of Malaysians.
Netizens who saw a viral video of the policeman giving a talk at the SK Kangkar Pulai 2 in Johor were full of praise for his delivery, which was meaningful yet presented in a humorous way so that the children could enjoy themselves.
The policeman had the kids in stitches as he moved around in an exaggerated manner and spoke animatedly to inject humour and heighten his overall message, which was that they should never refer to each other using racial terms or fight with each other.
“Uncle doesn’t want to hear nonsensical words being used. For example, don’t call out ‘Woi India, woi India’. Can you understand?” he said to the pupils, who answered in the affirmative.
He also made them promise to love each other.
“Uncle doesn’t want to hear of fights among races. Can you all promise, uncle, that all of you will learn to love?” he said during the talk which took place on Aug 2.
The policeman then asked the children to reach out and touch their friends’ shoulders while proclaiming, “Saya sayang awak” (I love you).
A 55-second video put up on TikTok by user azmilcombat capturing the policeman’s short but sweet message has since garnered over 84,000 likes and over 2,000 comments as of Tuesday.
TikTok user Banu commented, “This is the right time to teach them. Then they will follow. Thank you very much. We are one Malaysia.”
FIZA commented, “Well, we don’t need politicians to cultivate the feeling of love amongst Malaysians. This is our joint responsibility.”
Mimiyoony said such values must be applied to the younger generation so that they can be taught to love unity.
ninie5632 said the policeman’s act reminded her of her late brother, commenting, “This is how it used to be whenever he gave a talk at schools. Kids enjoyed it.”
Ravin wrote, “Should be emulated by all schools. Unity is the key to the success and prosperity of the country.”
