I am somewhat perplexed with the current state of the mentality of certain parties here in Malaysia.
One would think that after 50 years of nationhood and progression that has allowed this country to progress to it’s current state, albeit things could certainly be much much better, the mentality of all Malaysian’s would similarly be well progressed.
Instead I find that the mere mention of nominating a non-Malay citizen to the position of Deputy Menteri Besar (Deputy Chief minister) has raised the hackles of certain groups. It’s very disappointing to see that the people of the most developed state in Malaysia are still clinging on to outdated mentality that the position of MB or DMB should be race specific.
My questions are:
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Can’t anyone irrespective of race and religion be entrusted with the responsibility to lead us?
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Why can’t appointments to such positions be made based on the merit of the candidates?
Sadly it would seem that in certain quarters this archaic belief of race specific agenda is still prevalent – which to me is a clear signal that we Malaysian still have a ways to go before be mature out of the stagnant race based game of politics.
(Pics courtesy of The Just Life)
