Racial unity is still best achieved through proper education. The young generation in this country are still separated by the education system. The government thus far has not done enough to make the national school the school of choice for the country. The country today sees the young attending national, vernacular, religious and even private schools. More could be done if the national education policy is designed to cater for all Malaysians to be racially mixed. The national school must be made the school of choice for all Malaysians.
All races have to be given equal opportunities to further their tertiary education and the right to take courses of their choice. Higher education institutions must be opened to all Malaysians. National schools and higher education institutions also need to be neutral.
As for job opportunities, the civil service and private sector jobs must be open for all races based on merit.
The UNHDP Report shows that the richest 10% in Malaysia control 38.4% of the economic income as compared to the poorest 10% who control only 1.7%. Wealth disparity is more intra than inter-racial. To strive for shared prosperity, the economic policy must be needs-based. The poor, irrespective of race, must be given special consideration in order to uplift their economic well-being. For the country to progress without racial discord, we need a government that can close this gap and bring economic prosperity and fairness to all.
Religious bigotry must be nipped for a harmonious society. Parochialism that benefits a few power-hungry politicians cannot be tolerated. Racism and harping on religion are not the solutions to resolve political, social and economic woes. Politicians who still harp on narrow racial and religious issues to gain power must be rejected. Have a mechanism or Commission to resolve issues.
Divide and rule was the colonial way of oppressing and defeating the people. This cannot be the policy of the government after independence. Despite their cultural differences, Malaysians of all races are all “wrapped up” into a single nationality. Malaysians are evolving into a nation of people with shared values and contributing to the economic and social well-being of the country.
For a nation to boost its economy and create more jobs, it needs to bring in investors. No political appointees should head GLCs.
For all these to ensue, politicians must stay away from “making money” for themselves or being corrupt. Corruption can destroy a nation. For better social justice, the country needs a government that will make all the law enforcement agencies, such as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), answerable to Parliament.
The roles of the attorney-general (AG) and the public prosecutor cannot be held by one person. The two roles must be separated because of the different nature that they play in upholding the rule of law. When these two roles are merged, conflicts of interest can occur, especially when the person prosecuted is a political figure aligned to the government of the day. Let an independent AG serve the government ensuring that they act within the law. And let an independent public prosecutor prosecute criminals, no matter who they are, without fear or favour.
Source: https://focusmalaysia.my
The spiralling cost of living is making the poor poorer. A country with a population of 32 million does not need a bloated Cabinet. The exorbitant salaries, perks and pensions given to ministers and other lawmakers need to be reviewed. The general public wants more hospitals, better schools, affordable homes, better roads and improved public facilities. All these need to be addressed by the next elected government.
If we were politically wrong before, we now need to have it corrected. The way forward to prosperity is when there exists racial unity, a progressive education system, a vibrant economy, a fair distribution of wealth and job opportunities, impartial enforcement bodies, social justice, better public services and a government that is corruption-free.
Although the above looks like a “Cinderella” dream, vote wisely to put in a government that will institute major reforms to make this country better for all Malaysians. Otherwise we will be in a horror movie!
Reference:
What voters expect from the next government, Moaz Nair, FMT, 25 Oct 2022
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