A Failed Govt A Failed Nation Makes

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WHEN Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (picture) ominously said that Malaysia was on her way towards a failed nation, there wasn’t much reaction from the ruling elites.
(The Malaysian Reserve) – Either they agree with him or that they did not think his opinion mattered. But given their strong reactions to his other — less ominous — statements, the former seems to be the more likely but publicly acknowledging it as such will have dire consequences on their political wellbeing.
Regardless, ignoring it will, however, not solve the problem and they know they just cannot wish it away.
But for those who disbelieve what Dr Mahathir said should just look at all the recent developments and they will realise that if nothing is done to remedy the situation — Malaysia is on the precipice, about to tip and go on a headlong gush heading south.
The tell-tale signs are all there.
Firstly, there is a dysfunctional government in which its members —from the top to the bottom — seem to be living a bubble that excludes the society they are supposed to serve.
Then, there is the incoherence as reflected either in their policies and or their executions or both. This has directly affected the wellbeing of the citizenry, especially those in the lower strata.
But the most telling is the double standards which stem from being detached and self-indulgent, and fed by the sense of self-importance which was attained through corrupt and illegal means.
All these made the culprits shameless and in turn, they couldn’t care less even when they knew that the populace could see through them.
Hence, their nonchalance and bravado even when caught with their pants down, coming up with ridiculous reasons and justification.
It is not that they think that the public are stupid and are unable to see through their lies. It is just that they don’t care and they’re giving the finger to the public, mocking them as to what can the public do to them.
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