Posted by EngineeringProfit > 11 minutes ago | Report Abuse

No parliamentary disucssion on issue no. 1: Timeframe to Catch Up
If Malaysia grows at 5-6% GDP per year, it would take 20-30 years to close the gap.
If Malaysia accelerates reforms and attracts massive foreign investments, it could reduce this to 15-20 years.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 8 minutes ago | Report Abuse

The Divide, Conquer, and Corrupt strategy in Malaysian politics has long been a tool to maintain power, weaken national unity, and divert public attention from real issues. It thrives on ethnic, religious, and class divisions, ensuring that the people remain fragmented and distrustful of one another.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 7 minutes ago | Report Abuse

Whenever economic or governance failures surface, political narratives are quickly shifted to race and religion—blaming a specific community to distract from corruption or mismanagement.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 7 minutes ago | Report Abuse

Religious Polarization: The promotion of religious superiority narratives, selective enforcement of laws (e.g., Section 233 of CMA), and restrictions on discourse fuel distrust between communities.

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Once divided, conquering the people becomes easier. The ruling elites ensure they remain in power through:

Gerrymandering & Malapportionment: Electoral boundaries are redrawn to favor certain parties, ensuring they win even with fewer votes.
Patronage & Political Appointments: Key positions in government-linked companies (GLCs), judiciary, and enforcement agencies are filled with loyalists.
Selective Prosecution: Opposition leaders or critics face investigations, sedition charges, or tax audits, while those aligned with the ruling party enjoy impunity.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 7 minutes ago | Report Abuse

hen one political party loses grip over a state, party-hopping (through financial incentives or blackmail) is engineered to overthrow democratically elected governments.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 6 minutes ago | Report Abuse

Corrupt: The Politics of Money and Fear
With division and control secured, corruption becomes the final tool to sustain the status quo.

Crony Capitalism: Government contracts, monopolies, and subsidies are awarded to politically linked businesses, sidelining meritocracy.
Voter Manipulation: Cash handouts (BR1M, BSH), fearmongering campaigns (e.g., "If we lose, your rights will be taken away"), and media control shape public perception.
Weakening Institutions: Law enforcement agencies (MACC, AGC, PDRM) are pressured or influenced to protect the corrupt and punish dissenters.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 6 minutes ago | Report Abuse

During elections, massive cash flows through vote-buying tactics, ensuring that the elite stay in power despite public dissatisfaction.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 4 minutes ago | Report Abuse

When Ali, Ah Kau, and Ramasami unite against the corrupt elites instead of fighting among themselves, real change can happen.
✅ Political Education & Critical Thinking – Empower voters to see through manipulation.
✅ Civic Engagement & Unity Movements – Encourage grassroots activism that transcends racial and religious lines.

Guideline to attend interracial functions, festivities and celebrations, anyone? Gaji buta minister, not