The right decision making?
WHEN Malaysians voted for a change in the 2008 elections, they did not realise the impact their voting would have on the nation. Many changes have since occurred - some welcomed, some certainly not.
The attacks on churches, mosques, etc are certainly not the acts of ordinary Malaysians. They, unless they are effectively galvanised and cleverly manipulated by some evil politicians, would not resort to such blatant actions. i Capital appeals to ordinary Malaysians not to be led by the blood-thirsty politicians. Remember, every Malaysian can make a positive difference.
Malaysia is a unique country. One cannot find a better substitute, whether in the West or other Asian countries. The ordinary Malaysians are attuned to the differences in the cultures of the other races. It is the immature acts of the irresponsible political leaders who try hard to sabotage and destruct the nation. The young Malaysians need guidance on how they can make a positive change and be regularly reminded that the change is within their reach. If they could be made more aware of the impact and contributions these positive changes can have, this can attract more people to return to Malaysia or to encourage those who returned not to migrate. There is still hope for Malaysia if we all do not give up on this young wonderful and promising nation.
The lack of skilled professionals and qualified employees is becoming an alarming problem among Malaysian employers across a very wide range of industries and businesses. There are several key factors for this worrying development. Many young Malaysians, especially the non-Malays, who have gone overseas to study have chosen to stay back for better career prospects and better quality of life. Those who returned but subsequently migrated are also a major factor for this alarming development.
Typically, family members or friends would question if the young Malaysians decide not to stay back in the foreign countries where the benefits of a permanent residency or foreign citizenship are supposedly better. Questions will not be asked if one is not returning to Malaysia. Does this then signify that Malaysia is really such a hopeless country to be living in? Does it mean that the young Malaysians who went abroad have no good reasons to return to their supposed home country?
For those who have decided to return, the reasons would be more than just for their families and the delicious authentic Malaysian cuisines. The reason typically extends to the strong emotional attachment they have with their home country. Therefore, many youths have chosen to return to Malaysia despite the political uncertainties and economic difficulties the young nation has been facing.
For those who spent their childhood and adolescence in Malaysia, they are “fortunate” enough to be able to experience the Malaysian lifestyle and to live and work in an environment that is less regulated, more flexible and less orderly. In short, an environment that is more or less law-less. When one lives long enough in the developed countries, he or she will miss the “enjoyment” and “thrills” of the flexibilities found in the regulations and societal norms of Malaysia. One of the best examples is the rampant illegal parking of vehicles and the illegal U-turns that have been somewhat “legalised” by the Malaysian norms.
Despite the very diverse ethnicities that the Malaysian society is made up of, it is able to live together very harmoniously, especially when the immature Malaysian politicians do not interfere with the lives of the ordinary Malaysians. Malaysians are often extremely receptive to the ethnic differences and are sensitive to them and are thus able to accept and understand the differences that these would entail. At the unofficial, day-to-day level, there is little or no racial discrimination among Malaysians. We have no incidents of racially motivated attacks, except for those that are politically motivated or initiated. Malaysia needs politicians and leaders who understand and can see that only with the right socio-economic policies can Malaysia become a developed nation.
Policies like giving equal opportunities to good tertiary education for all Malaysians are urgently needed. The younger Malaysians are crying out for a Malaysian society that is performance based. These people realise that only then can Malaysia improve in her global competitive positioning. However, for Malaysian students to return from overseas or for those who have returned and continued staying back, they need more than just better choices of employment. They need, and rightfully so, a civil society that is built upon a stable and prosperous nation, in which their future generations can live in without fear.
-taken from The Star Thurday 04/02/2010-
Written on Friday, February 05, 2010 at 12:34 AM
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