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As a long-time expatriate in a private institution in your country, I happen to observe a number of uncanny ‘facts’ about this country. The people do not often address themselves as Malaysians, with most still preferring their own ethnic identification.

One group has practically full control of the civil service, education and law enforcing, leaving the others scrambling for whatever are the leftovers.

This group also continues to enjoy a good percentage of special discounts when purchasing real estates, decade after decade and this is a very unique situation.

The disparity of the number of voters in the different parliament constituencies is alarming. One has more than a 100,000 electorate while another could well be only one-fifth of that. The bottom line is that a party or coalition can still form a government with majority seats despite winning only some 40% of the popular vote.

The elites of one group already hold a large chunk of the nation's economic pie, yet the government came out with dubious figures claiming the contrary. Statistics have been badly abused and often manipulated by the powerful.

Many able-minded citizens have been moving overseas. This plays right into the hands of the government that only feels comfortable among the mediocre.

Most mega-projects have been ill-conceived let alone properly planned. The squandering of the nation’s wealth solely benefits a particular section of cronies and party faithful.

Well, this country is fast becoming one of the several failed states that were once British colonies, but are now torn apart by ethnic and religious forces. The turbulent undercurrent of discontent seems to be growing, waiting to surface one day. But by then, it would be real ugly.

bullseye wrote:As a long-time expatriate in a private institution in your country, I happen to observe a number of uncanny ‘facts’ about this country. The people do not often address themselves as Malaysians, with most still preferring their own ethnic identification.

One group has practically full control of the civil service, education and law enforcing, leaving the others scrambling for whatever are the leftovers.

This group also continues to enjoy a good percentage of special discounts when purchasing real estates, decade after decade and this is a very unique situation.

The disparity of the number of voters in the different parliament constituencies is alarming. One has more than a 100,000 electorate while another could well be only one-fifth of that. The bottom line is that a party or coalition can still form a government with majority seats despite winning only some 40% of the popular vote.

The elites of one group already hold a large chunk of the nation's economic pie, yet the government came out with dubious figures claiming the contrary. Statistics have been badly abused and often manipulated by the powerful.

Many able-minded citizens have been moving overseas. This plays right into the hands of the government that only feels comfortable among the mediocre.

Most mega-projects have been ill-conceived let alone properly planned. The squandering of the nation’s wealth solely benefits a particular section of cronies and party faithful.

Well, this country is fast becoming one of the several failed states that were once British colonies, but are now torn apart by ethnic and religious forces. The turbulent undercurrent of discontent seems to be growing, waiting to surface one day. But by then, it would be real ugly.

Your observation is spot on.

bullseye wrote:As a long-time expatriate in a private institution in your country, I happen to observe a number of uncanny ‘facts’ about this country. The people do not often address themselves as Malaysians, with most still preferring their own ethnic identification.

One group has practically full control of the civil service, education and law enforcing, leaving the others scrambling for whatever are the leftovers.

This group also continues to enjoy a good percentage of special discounts when purchasing real estates, decade after decade and this is a very unique situation.

The disparity of the number of voters in the different parliament constituencies is alarming. One has more than a 100,000 electorate while another could well be only one-fifth of that. The bottom line is that a party -or coalition can still form a government with majority seats despite winning only some 40% of the popular vote.

The elites of one group already hold a large chunk of the nation's economic pie, yet the government came out with dubious figures claiming the contrary. Statistics have been badly abused and often manipulated by the powerful.

Many able-minded citizens have been moving overseas. This plays right into the hands of the government that only feels comfortable among the mediocre.

Most mega-projects have been ill-conceived let alone properly planned. The squandering of the nation’s wealth solely benefits a particular section of cronies and party faithful.

Well, this country is fast becoming one of the several failed states that were once British colonies, but are now torn apart by ethnic and religious forces. The turbulent undercurrent of discontent seems to be growing, waiting to surface one day. But by then, it would be real ugly.

All of this is to make sure that mofo haters like you do not proliferate in their country...

I just wish the authorities in your country were treating the foreigners as good as you are treated here... their bank accounts and their stomachs would be so full that they would be able to open their mouths as wide as yours.

Finally, "the states being torn apart by ethnic and religious forces" is a trendy chimera coming from your peeps. Unfortunately for yourself and your peers, Malaysia is a land of harmony doing well and growing...

Btw, you can always go (back?) to Oz if you wanna observe some more (real) uncanny 'facts'... not the infamous prison... your homeland.

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Mohito,

I don't think it's necessary to be so harsh. The initial post was a mere observation with which a lot will agree, and a lot will disagree. But no need ot bash Australia back for no reason.

Why don't you give counter examples and arguments for instance?

My thoughts? Neutral. I've never lived in Malaysia nor Australia. But all I know is we can chill and respect each other. How about that for a start?

bullseye wrote:As a long-time expatriate in a private institution in your country, I happen to observe a number of uncanny ‘facts’ about this country. The people do not often address themselves as Malaysians, with most still preferring their own ethnic identification.

One group has practically full control of the civil service, education and law enforcing, leaving the others scrambling for whatever are the leftovers.

This group also continues to enjoy a good percentage of special discounts when purchasing real estates, decade after decade and this is a very unique situation.

The disparity of the number of voters in the different parliament constituencies is alarming. One has more than a 100,000 electorate while another could well be only one-fifth of that. The bottom line is that a party or coalition can still form a government with majority seats despite winning only some 40% of the popular vote.

The elites of one group already hold a large chunk of the nation's economic pie, yet the government came out with dubious figures claiming the contrary. Statistics have been badly abused and often manipulated by the powerful.

Many able-minded citizens have been moving overseas. This plays right into the hands of the government that only feels comfortable among the mediocre.

Most mega-projects have been ill-conceived let alone properly planned. The squandering of the nation’s wealth solely benefits a particular section of cronies and party faithful.

Well, this country is fast becoming one of the several failed states that were once British colonies, but are now torn apart by ethnic and religious forces. The turbulent undercurrent of discontent seems to be growing, waiting to surface one day. But by then, it would be real ugly.

Same old boring stuff. Been discussed and debated here a while ago. Just go and read up old posts and topics.

If you are going to cut and paste at least acknowledge the source.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/71017

atallman wrote:If you are going to cut and paste at least acknowledge the source.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/71017

Oh how shameful to do that!

Mohito wrote: Unfortunately for yourself and your peers, Malaysia is a land of harmony doing well and growing...

Do you REALLY believe this???????

Can we call severe censorship and banning of free speech harmony?
Can we call living in fear of moral police harmony?
Can we call gross corruption harmony?

If we can, then yes Malaysians are living in harmony!

Zephyr April wrote:

atallman wrote:If you are going to cut and paste at least acknowledge the source.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/71017

Oh how shameful to do that!

And who is to suggest one and both are not the same person?

Having said that, nothing new in the original post.

bullseye wrote:Well, this country is fast becoming one of the several failed states that were once British colonies, but are now torn apart by ethnic and religious forces. The turbulent undercurrent of discontent seems to be growing, waiting to surface one day. But by then, it would be real ugly.

How much does the opposition party pay you? Who do you blame when the rights of the non-Malays are overlooked ? I say blame the non- Malays especially the Chinese who continue to cry and whine but still vote for the same people and system to represent them ..BN.

Next election please don't forget to put it to good use to help our fellow Indian brothers & sisters too so that they will have rights and equality. Don't forget to do a good deed to Malaysia ethnic group like in the East ..Sabah and Sarawak. DO help not only the Chinese in Malaysia but minorities like Iban, Dayak, Bidayuh, Murut and Sakai too!