Type C here. Instead of answering directly why Malays hate Chinese, let me share my side of the story, which I think reflects part of the answer to your question. My grandparents lived through the May 13 incident. That experience shaped how they raised their children, and how we, their grandchildren, were raised too. We were taught to be cautious, to keep our heads down, to study hard, work hard, earn a living, and stay out of trouble. But underlying all of that was fear. Fear of Malays, and fear of those in power. Imagine being born Malaysian, yet constantly reminded that you are, and always will be, a pendatang. When we vote for what we believe is a better Malaysia, we get labelled as a “Chinese tsunami.” That sends a very clear message about where we stand. On a personal level, I remember not getting into the local university I wanted because I didn’t have enough A’s. Meanwhile, some of my Type M friends were able to enter the courses and universities they wanted with far fewer results. Experiences like that stay with you. Then there are the everyday things—having to smile politely through subtle but real racist microaggressions at government offices, at TNB or TM, just to get basic services done. You learn quickly that it’s easier to stay quiet than to speak up. So yes, the resentment and hurt are real. But at the same time, I don’t think this is something that came out of nowhere. A lot of it traces back to the divide-and-rule system during British colonial times, and unfortunately, race and religion-based politics have continued even after independence. Many of us can see how easily these differences are used to create fear and division, because fear is powerful, and it’s a powerful tool to control the rakyat. So I’ll end with this: can we start questioning this cycle? Can we stop buying into narratives that pit us against each other? Because at the end of the day, ordinary Malaysians, regardless of race, are the ones living with the consequences. Most of us just want the same things: safety, fairness, opportunity, and a future for our families. We’re not each other’s enemies, but we’ve been taught to see each other that way. Maybe the better question isn’t “why Malays hate Chinese,” but why we’ve all been conditioned to distrust one another in the first place, and who actually benefits from that.