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When I went to school in Malaysia, at that time in the 70s , we were “Keluarga Malaysia”. Today it’s not “keluarga”, it’s dysfunctional Malaysia.
If you were to speak to the elderly makcik from the village or market, they were fluent in both Bahasa Melayu and English. They were full of pride and manners. They wrote beautifully. They were kind and would always smile. They were humble even if highly qualified. My visits to general hospitals were always pleasant, it was safe.
Today, we say “Keluarga Malaysia”, but we do the opposite. Again, not naming people, but check your MP’s and Adun’s report cards.
Check what is said in some sermons in masjids and suraus. With smartphones, we get everything instantly. Read. Check parliamentary proceedings. Watch YouTube.
Today, everything is an issue of race and religion. The floods in Taman Sri Muda are a classic example.
To be honest, the ordinary people are the actual Keluarga Malaysia. There will be some recalcitrants (a word which always reminds me of what an ex-Australian PM called a Malaysian ex-PM), but let’s talk about the majority.
The politicians, on the other hand, including the tax-paid ministers, are incompetent. It’s all about staying in power, using the media (some of whom dance to politicians’ tunes).
One was using a water blaster to clean a reasonably clean drain with full media coverage. If that is not ridiculous, I don’t know what is.
Another was seen lifting a spade, with all and sundry clapping. Why even bother?
Another minister was on a full boat, like a tourist, taking pictures. This is while ordinary folks were still stuck on roofs and in their flooded homes. What’s wrong with you? Are you living in La La Land?
There are many private WhatsApp groups that share comments, privately, from Amsterdam to Dunedin, all Malaysians living abroad.
The government officers in Malaysia and overseas receive them, too. If someone takes a video of floods in Kelantan and posts it, another in New York will get it instantly. And these are not fake, they are actual videos. There are even foreign experts to verify them for free.
While other countries in Asean have taken big leaps, Malaysia, due to political reasons, has taken a back seat. We are no longer in the game, not even a substitute.
At one point, Malaysia was the captain. Imagine that.
Why is that? Who caused it? Everyone above 50 knows.
Adnan D is an FMT reader
The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of FMT.
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2022/01/03/the-failed-keluarga-malaysia/
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