Malaysian Politics - Who's Right?

Since the political tsunami of March 8, there have been numerous blogs talking about the issue. Interestingly, there are basically 2 camps on this. On one side is the Establishment trying to defence its rights and the opposing side that condemns everything the other does.

I have always pride myself in been objective in everything I do and never to be judgmental. Like everything else, there are always 2 sides to a coin and in the current situation, I want to give my 2 sens worth on the matter from an objective perspective.

We hear some many blogs condemning the BN on their wrongdoings and that they should be replaced.

My view is that if BN is as bad as what has been quoted in the numerous blogs, are the Malaysian people in general, suffering economically? I feel not, as Malaysians in comparison to other countries has one of the best standard of living, with most families, regardless of race have at least a Proton car at the minimum. Jobs are still in abundance and which can be confirmed by the numbers of foreign workers coming into the country to work. Many middle class households have maids while people from neighbouring countries have to come to Malaysia to work as maids. Condemn as much as you like, Malaysia is still the best country to live in. At least, we don't have to worry about guns firing at us or our houses being bombed. We have abundant natural resources and despite the many racial issues, the Malaysian people, irrespective of race, is generally happy with each other and would prefer, unless I am wrong, to continue living with each other is peace and harmony. While you many may disagree, what we have today IS the efforts of the BN!

On the other side of the coin, the undertones are the so-called 'racial divides' which to me has been overplayed by BN who is using the 'divide and rule' strategy to hold on to power. When you have ruled the country for over 40 years, its never easy to let go. What happened? Like a corporation who has a monopoly business, BN has grown to become complacent, arrogant and out-of-touch with the every people who elected them. Instead of the 'Customer is always right' attitude, BN has become self-centered and started making policies that are racial-biased without concern of other minority races.

As a parent, I am particularly unhappy that school has become 'Islamized' with teachers imposing their own rules such as having prayers during Assembly. I can understand if it is an Islamic school but a national school where students comprising of different religions? I feel school should be apolitical and devoid of religions. Children must be taught to respect each other's religion without any particular religion having a prominent presence that will be viewed as 'superior' Schools should just stick to what they are for, to teach and not to preach.

Talking about teaching, I am amazed at the standards of teaching in the schools today. At most times, lessons are not taught as teachers are away on courses. The standard of English is truly atrocious and what is frustrating is that student has no recourse. The teachers is minding and teaching our children but who is minding the teachers. Do headmasters and principals actually take the time to review the performance of teachers in their respective schools? Wouldn't it be interesting if we allow students to grade their teachers. Why are we slipping? The answer lies in the policies that were taken by BN that focus more on what's good for the Malays instead of what is good for the Malaysians.

Instead of helping Malays to upgrade their skills and knowledge, the Government choose instead to focus on lowering the standards to suit the Malays and in doing so, deprive others from accessing higher education that they so deserved. No body wants to deprive anybody of anything. Neither dos one gets pride in getting unfair advantage. Contrary to beliefs, having half-baked graduates is not beneficial to the country or the student. I can go on and on but as this is my very first posting, I'll just end by saying this...

Malaysia is still a great country and my home. The people irrespective of race is peaceful and respectful of each other. Don't let this be politically screwed up. We have no where else to go.