tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post116755286218646298..comments2023-10-15T21:42:27.426+08:00Comments on Philosophy Politics Economics: "Special Position of the Malays"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-22946561791350917972007-09-11T16:43:00.000+08:002007-09-11T16:43:00.000+08:00Special right, to someone will mean lesser right t...Special right, to someone will mean lesser right to others who are competing on the same ground. Like in 100 meters, the special right group will run at 10 meters ahead, no one will want to run with him. <BR/><BR/>Special right, will cease to be effective, if the 100% of them are of the same species, which will create 90 meters run. <BR/><BR/>In the long run, the lesser right will choose a place where he or she have the equal opportunity, if he or she has the opportunity. <BR/>You would have the "brain drain", one of the ideal place is Singapore, where we all run 100 meters. Let someone claiming to run 90 meters approved in the global arena.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-1169222298399433702007-01-19T23:58:00.000+08:002007-01-19T23:58:00.000+08:00TDI overestimated the intelligence and sense of fa...TDI overestimated the intelligence and sense of fair play of HUMANITY. To expect that the majority of people(in this case the malays) would "do the right thing" is wishful thinking. Give someone a privilege and they'll want it forever. Only the few rare ones would resist the help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-1167824162569318732007-01-03T19:36:00.000+08:002007-01-03T19:36:00.000+08:00TDI was too optimistic and did not understand Mala...TDI was too optimistic and did not understand Malays.<BR/><BR/>The truth is many Malays (especially Umnoputras) have benefited from NEP. They are well educated and are doing very well compared to the other ethnic groups. However, they do not wish to do away with this ‘special position’. They want to continue to enjoy the special and easy paths. They also want their children to enjoy the ‘special position’.<BR/><BR/>Umnoputras become greedy and demand that NEP remains never-ending!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-1167633749650245012007-01-01T14:42:00.000+08:002007-01-01T14:42:00.000+08:00Tun Ismail was never finance minister. Following t...Tun Ismail was never finance minister. <BR/><BR/>Following the 13 May crisis Tun Razak took over from Tun Tan Siew Sin, before Tun Tan Siew Sin resumed the portfolio. In 1974, Tun Hussein Onn replaced him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-1167596806292541962007-01-01T04:26:00.000+08:002007-01-01T04:26:00.000+08:00I for one don't know that much about Tun Ismail. I...I for one don't know that much about Tun Ismail. I frankly only recall that after taking over the Finance and DPM portfolio that he was much liberal fiscally than Tan Siew Sin. It was because spending was out of control that Mahathir had to implement cost cutting when he became PM and finally relaxed foreign investment rules.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-1167584198261249952007-01-01T00:56:00.000+08:002007-01-01T00:56:00.000+08:00I think that notwithstanding the current positions...I think that notwithstanding the current positions of the Malays, it's extremely hard to bring down UMNO thru conventional methods a.k.a General Election when we look at the it from the economic viewpoint. It's too powerful fundamentally and financially. The 'improbable' defeat of UMNO will mark the economic disaster for the country. Does PAS seem a suitable alternative? I don't think so...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-1167581904180843142007-01-01T00:18:00.000+08:002007-01-01T00:18:00.000+08:00Ismail is far sighted. When Malays becomes more ed...Ismail is far sighted. When Malays becomes more educated , they will relinquish Malay Special rights lest it cast doubt on the legitimacy of their achievement. <BR/><BR/>The problem is that the bunch of Malay Tun Ismail purpotedly had in mind has not reached a critical mass. With all the rote learning and lack of critical thinking in our education system, we might end up with horders of youngsters with university degrees but NOT EDUCATION. <BR/><BR/>You might speculate that it is not in UMNO's interest to teach students to think critically for it might entail the beginning of its downfall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-1167562252405369302006-12-31T18:50:00.000+08:002006-12-31T18:50:00.000+08:00Tun Dr Ismail is one of the Father Figure of pre a...Tun Dr Ismail is one of the Father Figure of pre and post independence days that is still respected today. Not only he is well-respected for his quiet and down-to-earth nature of his political thinking and works, his ideas and personal account are very much relevant and alive today. We very much needed more Tun Dr Ismails of today. But sadly, NO politicians within UMNO even come close. This is the sad truth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-1167553778497274832006-12-31T16:29:00.000+08:002006-12-31T16:29:00.000+08:00History has shown that there are some elements who...History has shown that there are some elements who have deviated from the spirit of the then Malaya. Hence, the Malaysian rakyat seem to be more apart than united. A sad state of affairs entering the 50th Anniversary of Merdeka.<BR/><BR/>Tun Dr Ismail, we need you!Trashedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253745273987433750noreply@blogger.com