Dr M predicts Australia will soon become ‘more Asian than European’

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Dr M predicts Australia will soon become ‘more Asian than European’

Malay Mail 4 November 2019 Yiswaree Palansamy

Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks at a press conference during the 22nd Asean-China Summit at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok November 3, 2019. — Bernama pic
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has predicted the outlook of the Australian demographic will become “more Asian than European” in coming years, owing to active immigration from those in Asian countries.

The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) and The Age in Bangkok, when reminded of his past remarks, where he described Australia as an European colony that wasn’t part of Asia, the nonagenarian reportedly said: “Whatever white Australians might think of it, the fact is geographically they are more in the Asian region than in Europe.”" style="margin-top: 0.8em;">In an interview with Australian dailies, The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) and The Age in Bangkok, when reminded of his past remarks, where he described Australia as an European colony that wasn’t part of Asia, the nonagenarian reportedly said: “Whatever white Australians might think of it, the fact is geographically they are more in the Asian region than in Europe.”

Dr Mahathir added that while Australians can attempt to sustain their culture and language, the inflow of Asians into the Land Down Under is certain to change the character and distribution of population there.

“And in the future, they are going to be more Asian than European,” he was quoted as saying.

Dr Mahathir is currently in Bangkok for the 35th Asean Summit hosted by Thailand this year.

SMH reported that Dr Mahathir’s comments are supported by a 2016 census, which highlighted the shift in demographic trends in Australia, with more Asian migrants entering the country than those from Europe.

The report said that citizens from China, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Sri Lanka were listed in Australia’s top 10 countries of birth for the overseas-born population.

When asked if Australia would become a full member of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) in future, Dr Mahathir reportedly said, “I think it will happen.”

Australia became one of the 10 dialogue partners of Asean in 1974, and Dr Mahathir had previously, vehemently rejected the former nation’s attempt to officially join the league as a member nation, reportedly saying, “They are Europeans, they cannot be Asians.”

“I don’t know whether Australia is Asia, but it may change the geography. Actually, they are Europeans, they cannot be Asians,” he was reported as saying in 2004 to reporters.

Dr Mahathir also weighed in on the economic and military tensions between China and the United States (US), reportedly conceding that the former had “to a certain extent militarised the South China Sea”.

“China has claimed the whole place without regard for countries in the region, (but) what is most important is that despite the claim, there has been no attempt to police the area, they don’t stop ships to examine (them),” Dr Mahathir said, adding that China had not enforced its claim to the territorial waters.

That meant, he said, that China had effectively not implemented its claim.

Last month, Dr Mahathir said that Malaysia and Asean will continue to push for a peaceful resolution of the South China Sea dispute, lamenting that the increase in China and the US’ military presence in the region could destabilise the vital shipping route.

The two powerhouses, which are facing off against each other economically, have been increasing their military presence in the South China Sea in recent months.

The resource-rich sea lies within the territorial waters of several countries in South-east Asia.

 

[Adonis]

“China has claimed the whole place without regard for countries in the region, (but) what is most important is that despite the claim, there has been no attempt to police the area, they don’t stop ships to examine (them),” Dr Mahathir said, adding that China had not enforced its claim to the territorial waters.
Wow....he is condemning but not condemning China's claim....

It's like China is bullying countries in that region but at least it is not beating them so far.....

 

[Rusty]

Australia is already a Chinese colony.

 

[Placemat]

Mahathur the old fool. Chinese will soon kick your butts out of SCS .

 

[Goku]

Since Xi Chinese have adopted an expansionist policy br it for their friends or enemies.
China is rising and unfortunately we can only slow their rise and not stop it. Its better we adopt to expansionist China.
They build islands in international waters , no one can do anything against it.

 

[paritosh]

He is right, the Chinese alone control the two most important cities in Australia (Mel and Sydney) along with ports, utilities and what not.
The average Chinese is loaded with cash, drives fast cars and own a ton of property in Melbourne, while we south asians make our living chauffeuring white people around the city in our Ubers.
This is an anecdote, don't have hard figures to prove this.

 

[Placemat]

He is right, the Chinese alone control the two most important cities in Australia (Mel and Sydney) along with ports, utilities and what not.
The average Chinese is loaded with cash, drives fast cars and own a ton of property in Melbourne, while we south asians make our living chauffeuring white people around the city in our Ubers.
This is an anecdote, don't have hard figures to prove this.

It is true. But whites make the rules. At stroke of pen they can tax foreigners properties or investments if shit hit the fan.

 

[PakFactor]

It is true. But whites make the rules. At stroke of pen they can tax foreigners properties or investments if shit hit the fan.

The person who makes the rules isn’t important the one controlling the money supply is as he determines how it’ll be allocated and he can force hands to bend to his will.

 

[loanranger]

The problem is people don't stay in their own countries. That's the problem. Make your own country so attractive that no one ever wants to leave. This includes Pakistan aswell as the rest of the world.

 

[crankthatskunk]

Since Xi Chinese have adopted an expansionist policy br it for their friends or enemies.
China is rising and unfortunately we can only slow their rise and not stop it. Its better we adopt to expansionist China.
They build islands in international waters , no one can do anything against it.

What is this we!!
In Western Hemisphere , the sound of "China next big threat" is decades old.
America recently tried to halt the march of Chinese indulging in trade war. But it is not working.
Chinese have defeated the Europeans/Americans in their own game.

As for India, you count for nothing. Despite your claims and wishes, you cannot even influence Pakistan and its standing in the world, let alone do anything against China.

All the games played by Modi and Doval are defeated. Gradually the world is becoming aware of the hideous nature of Indians. The days are not far when you would be exposed as "narrow minded killers" intolerant and racists, which is your reality. The kind of people who consider 40% of its own population as less than humans.

 

[Goku]

What is this we!!
In Western Hemisphere , the sound of "China next big threat" is decades old.
America recently tried to halt the march of Chinese indulging in trade war. But it is not working.
Chinese have defeated the Europeans/Americans in their own game.

As for India, you count for nothing. Despite your claims and wishes, you cannot even influence Pakistan and its standing in the world, let alone do anything against China.

All the games played by Modi and Doval are defeated. Gradually the world is becoming aware of the hideous nature of Indians. The days are not far when you would be exposed as "narrow minded killers" intolerant and racists, which is your reality. The kind of people who consider 40% of its own population as less than humans.

Lets see what happens..

 

[+4vsgorillas-Apebane]

He is right, the Chinese alone control the two most important cities in Australia (Mel and Sydney) along with ports, utilities and what not.
The average Chinese is loaded with cash, drives fast cars and own a ton of property in Melbourne, while we south asians make our living chauffeuring white people around the city in our Ubers.
This is an anecdote, don't have hard figures to prove this.

There are Indian immigrant children who speak English without any accent in both Sydney and Melbourne. I have studied and worked with them and their prospects look good to me. The newer immigrants from India on the other hand are the ones working as Uber drivers and cleaners. Then again, there are also newer Chinese immigrants working as deliver drivers on their bicycles.

Success for both groups depends on adapting to the local environment and speaking the language fluently but at the same time retaining their ancestral cultures and customs.

 

[gambit]

The problem is people don't stay in their own countries. That's the problem. Make your own country so attractive that no one ever wants to leave. This includes Pakistan aswell as the rest of the world.

Regarding the highlighted -- it is impossible. You cannot please everyone. The best you can do is try to please as many as possible. Americans believes ours is the best country in the world, yet there are many Americans living overseas. Same for Europeans who believes theirs are the best places to live yet many Europeans emigrate to America.

Immigration and emigration are political statements. Immigration is long term while emigration is permanent. Essentially, I voiced my displeasure at my country via my feet -- by leaving the country. That displeasure can be anything but mostly economics comes first.

 

[rambro]

Aussies n kiwis never wanted to be part of asia though geographically its otherwise.

This is how ANZ region came to being

 

[loanranger]

Regarding the highlighted -- it is impossible. You cannot please everyone. The best you can do is try to please as many as possible. Americans believes ours is the best country in the world, yet there are many Americans living overseas. Same for Europeans who believes theirs are the best places to live yet many Europeans emigrate to America.

Immigration and emigration are political statements. Immigration is long term while emigration is permanent. Essentially, I voiced my displeasure at my country via my feet -- by leaving the country. That displeasure can be anything but mostly economics comes first.

Yes you are right. I am an idealist and the world is far from ideal.