The article do we want peace of unity is written by a
columnist, Wan Saiful Wan Jan who worked as Chairman at Istanbul Network for
Liberty since Mac 2014 until now. He also worked as Director at CfBT Education
Malaysia and as a Chairman at IDEAS Autism Centre for 3 years 8 months. The
article is published on 12th of Mac 2016 on The Star Online. The
target audiences of this article is diversified and not confined to one scope
of age, social status or specific group.
The writer’s intention is to persuade readers to consider the
possibility that the attempt to create unity and integration, or the imposition
of a “national” identity, is actually one of the causes of discord and
disharmony. Then, the writer emphasize that he convince that the grouping and
division will result in the peace among the citizens rather than detrimental to
the country. Next, the writer insists that the authorities should intervene
only when physical harm is caused. The writer also asserts that the
Government’s role is not promotes integration but to maintain peace.
Fact and argument put forward by the writer is to raise
awareness among Malaysian that people live in separate grouping will result in
peace among citizens instead of detrimental to country. The writer has successfully
presents an accurate and relevant data in a logical manner. Looking at the
points present by the writer, he has provides multi-dimensional evidences, a
few example of real life situation to support his stance. The example given was
reliable in which every of it from his own view as a professional columnist.
The writer states that the Government’s role is not to
promote integration but to maintain peace. Peace is not necessarily achieved
through unity. I think live in separate
grouping is a good idea reveals by the writer as long as they do not harm
others. Intervene of authorities to create unity will only brings a negative
outcome, discord and disharmony to Malaysia. Peace is the important element
that we should care about in order to produced a better environment for our
country.
The tone and choice of words used by the author indicated
his professionalism, with no biasness in term of language style. No notes of
sarcasm are used throughout this article, and it has been delivered straightforward
and honestly. There are no fear appeals or provoking words had been used
throughout this article. Thus, the method of delivering points could be said
neutral without playing of emotions on the readers.
Overall, looking at the points presented, the writer
emphasize that he did not see live separately among people of different
identities will brings detrimental to the country if it result in peace among
the citizens. This article is not one-sided article as the writer already
expressed a good and fair opinion for all parties. However, the writer had
successfully delivered his points through the arguments laid out by him and
making his stance clear.
Written by: Nur Shahazira Izzati Binti Shaharizan (A156968)
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