tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724177439519828268.post5439601332041389953..comments2023-10-09T08:34:15.312-07:00Comments on Norzah's Thoughts On Life: The Fragmented Society..Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724177439519828268.post-35110898194645362872010-06-17T17:58:47.074-07:002010-06-17T17:58:47.074-07:00Akhi Pakcik Hassan, living in a Malay majority sta...Akhi Pakcik Hassan, living in a Malay majority state gives you an experience which could be far different from what you find here in KL and Selangor, Perak, Penang ec. Everytime I went to Trengganu and Kelantan, I could feel the serenity and calmness I used to enjoy many years ago,especially when living in the <br />peaceful village. Some say that is the sign of underdevelopment to which i vehemently disagree for it is that kind of peace and harmony that we seek for as an end goal of development. What is modernization if it's full or stress, strain, conflict, societal fragmentation, enmity between neighbors etc. There're many aspects of life in the Malay States that the other cosmopolitan States can emulate. Salam.norzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05325162246693348711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724177439519828268.post-56973364339981098662010-06-17T15:57:15.320-07:002010-06-17T15:57:15.320-07:00Norzah,
I live in one of the 'Malay' state...Norzah,<br />I live in one of the 'Malay' states. How they quarrel and take revenge! The winner all is the minority. I often vent my frustration to my pupils, trying to open their eyes, hoping to inspire them to be better than their parents.Al-Manarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203360858632549270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724177439519828268.post-30270740421174055202010-06-17T00:06:07.706-07:002010-06-17T00:06:07.706-07:00I wanted ti add Saiful Apek's name as possible...I wanted ti add Saiful Apek's name as possible candidates to lead the national circus but he ahs already git himself into trouble.norzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05325162246693348711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724177439519828268.post-40666682666905636832010-06-16T20:41:49.162-07:002010-06-16T20:41:49.162-07:00"it is high time for our political system to ..."it is high time for our political system to be reformed in the light of the fractious nature of politics which is dangerously drawing us near to the precipice." That's a very apt and eloquent description of the fact, Akhi. "We are backsliding, no matter who wins." And that's frightening. I think it reflects the current dilemma faced by Malaysians. If GE13 comes at the end of this year, which party to support. Shall we have more of the same or try something new with all the risks and uncertainties that will go with it? I can see no bright star that brings adequate promise in the opposition sky and no fixed and strong northern star in the existing horizon. Maybe we need a comedian like Harith Iskandar or Aflin Syauki to lead the governmental circus, hehehe.norzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05325162246693348711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724177439519828268.post-48829072743885403462010-06-16T18:29:54.397-07:002010-06-16T18:29:54.397-07:00Akhi Norzah and Hank,
I would ra...Akhi Norzah and Hank,<br /> I would rather keep my views on what is the future of politics in our beloved country. But looking at the present trend, we are backsliding no matter who wins.In my view it is high time for our political system to be reformed in the light of the fractious nature of politics which is dangerously drawing us near to the precipe. If the British Coalition Govt is going for political reform despite its long lead time in democratic process, we too must have a long hard look at our electoral process and revamp the decaying political landscape. We must get out from our mind trap and find a long term solution to our overdue ethnic war of attrition. As resources are beginning to shrink, the spillover of emotions will bring us back to the brink of disaster. We must have a completely new and fresh approach towards solving age-old problems and obviously not by the old mouldy system which is getting rusty and stale.abdulhalimshahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238556448779778756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724177439519828268.post-35059749811554891082010-06-16T18:29:53.158-07:002010-06-16T18:29:53.158-07:00Akhi Norzah and Hank,
I would ra...Akhi Norzah and Hank,<br /> I would rather keep my views on what is the future of politics in our beloved country. But looking at the present trend, we are backsliding no matter who wins.In my view it is high time for our political system to be reformed in the light of the fractious nature of politics which is dangerously drawing us near to the precipe. If the British Coalition Govt is going for political reform despite its long lead time in democratic process, we too must have a long hard look at our electoral process and revamp the decaying political landscape. We must get out from our mind trap and find a long term solution to our overdue ethnic war of attrition. As resources are beginning to shrink, the spillover of emotions will bring us back to the brink of disaster. We must have a completely new and fresh approach towards solving age-old problems and obviously not by the old mouldy system which is getting rusty and stale.abdulhalimshahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238556448779778756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724177439519828268.post-55226979267481158502010-06-15T22:49:02.011-07:002010-06-15T22:49:02.011-07:00I agree with all the points raised, Akhi, and than...I agree with all the points raised, Akhi, and thank you for a very frank analysis of our current political scenario. My worry is tha tthe ocial scientists at this poin of our national development are not even called on to give their analysis, views and recommendations. Only the views of the economists prevail. While we talk about a fair income distribution, the last few decades of development in Malaysia has seen income concentration doubling or tripling. The push for higher productivity and income despite serious leakages has seen several social norms and value nexus crucial to promoting social cohesion being destroyed. Who is doing the repair job?norzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05325162246693348711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724177439519828268.post-87658121669982741332010-06-15T22:23:42.547-07:002010-06-15T22:23:42.547-07:00Akhi Norzah,
It’ll be a yo-yo. 50 yrs of BN rule w...Akhi Norzah,<br />It’ll be a yo-yo. 50 yrs of BN rule was blissful until leakages are pointed out. They were there before until cyberspace and blogosphere brought them out in the open.<br /> <br />BN should continue to rule. The euphoria of sudden power acquired by the Pakatan states as we have seen made them lose directions and purpose . After just 2 yrs & given half a chance they indulged in corruption as though there is no tomorrow. It is an out of the frying pan & into the fire sort of situation. The Pakatan ( including Kelantan) are therefore no better. In fact they turned out to be worst.<br /> <br />The other factor that needs to be factored in is the hidden agenda of those in power. Invariably any and every decision is racially tainted but cleverly concealed or rationalized that they appear ideal and perfect.<br /><br />Decisions are skewed to appease racial sentiments. Fair decisions and policies are always considered unfair and unacceptable by the detractors. Each saying their kind is getting the inferior end of the stick. <br /><br />These sort of situations are not seen in non multi-racial societies in other countries.<br /> <br />BN will continue to rule. If by a stroke of good luck Pakatan were to win the GE13 the same types of weaknesses and failings would endure. How do you expect to marry off strange bedfellows (Pas and DAP) with opposing policies and each wanting to the leader to sustain? PAS recently said they prefer PAS to lead Pakatan should the PKR’s advisor be sent to Sg Buluh. Pakatan will predictally have a short span of life. The infighting of PKR will be the fashioned that would be transferred to the other partners. This will shake the foundations of the Pakatan and BN would easily take over again.<br /><br />It is a yo-yo as long as the social fabric comprise of different races as we have here. Nobody is fully satisfied and the delicate balance is tenaciously maintained.<br /><br />The social scientists looking for solutions would have their hands full right from day 1 – it is a protracted process and not going to be easykaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.com