Bangsa Malaysia Series 2005

(English/Malay/Tamil/Chinese) Subtitles Available
This is a compilation of four short videos for the ‘Education on Non-Discrimination of Ethnicity in Malaysia’ project carried out by KOMAS. The short stories show different situations of racial discrimination and stereotyping in Malaysia.

The yearly series are intended to be used as a resource for public education on racism issues, and are designed specifically to generate discussions to raise awareness among its viewers.

a) "Ada Apa Dengan Cina" (What is this about Love) ( 13:32 mins)
A story that highlights the perpetual cycle of discrimination in our society.

b) "Darahku Merah" (My Blood is Red) ( 14:40 mins)
A little girl, through her innocent idealism, questions her parents on the media play on race and skin colour.

c) "Loud Thoughts" ( 05:06 mins)
Secret thoughts of prejudices are depicted in this film.

d) "Antara Cinta dan Bangsa" (Between Love & Race" ( 05:40 mins)
Watch Angela go through a learning period of labels, social stereotyping and discrimination in love and social relationships.