Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Copy Jews and Chinese, Malays told (Sunday Star page N6; 27 April 2008
The Second Finance Minisiter Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said Malays should emulate the Jews and the Chinese who are far-sighted in developing a progressive society.
He is right! Absolutely correct. But when you are having crutches in the form of NEP how far-sighted can that be? You can only see as far as 2011 when Malaysia becomes a net importer of oil.
Firstly they hate the Jews, so why emulate them? When we Chinese meet each other we always ask in Chinese "have you eaten?". This is because in the past, if you had eaten then you are blessed as China was so poor only a century ago. The Jews on the other hand greet each other by asking "have you read the book?". The book is the Torah and that is why Jews are so successful till this day. They recite and practice God's word. What progress has there been in countries that follow the Koran? I respect all religions but I am asking and questioning objectively and factually, not emotionally.
When western Europe was still uncivilized, China and India were much more advanced societies with trading, arts, silk and gunpowder. The Nordic nations were still vikings and pirates. But they got hold of the Bible from the Middle-East and today you see western Europe as it is today.
Nor Mohamed Yackop also said that the Chinese in China also took measures to ensure collective success of their race. This is the legacy left by Deng Xiapeng, who set up the correct system that has beneiftted China till this day. But when Mahathir was in power and powerful, what did he do? Did Mahathir strengthen the judiciary and the ACA?
Macau, Singapore and Hong Kong are so loaded with cash that they gave $$$ back to its citizens in term of tax refund and rebates. In Malaysia, they keep taking from the citizens and increase toll rates etc.
Are the Malay politicians willing to listen to our Second Finance Minister?
He is right! Absolutely correct. But when you are having crutches in the form of NEP how far-sighted can that be? You can only see as far as 2011 when Malaysia becomes a net importer of oil.
Firstly they hate the Jews, so why emulate them? When we Chinese meet each other we always ask in Chinese "have you eaten?". This is because in the past, if you had eaten then you are blessed as China was so poor only a century ago. The Jews on the other hand greet each other by asking "have you read the book?". The book is the Torah and that is why Jews are so successful till this day. They recite and practice God's word. What progress has there been in countries that follow the Koran? I respect all religions but I am asking and questioning objectively and factually, not emotionally.
When western Europe was still uncivilized, China and India were much more advanced societies with trading, arts, silk and gunpowder. The Nordic nations were still vikings and pirates. But they got hold of the Bible from the Middle-East and today you see western Europe as it is today.
Nor Mohamed Yackop also said that the Chinese in China also took measures to ensure collective success of their race. This is the legacy left by Deng Xiapeng, who set up the correct system that has beneiftted China till this day. But when Mahathir was in power and powerful, what did he do? Did Mahathir strengthen the judiciary and the ACA?
Macau, Singapore and Hong Kong are so loaded with cash that they gave $$$ back to its citizens in term of tax refund and rebates. In Malaysia, they keep taking from the citizens and increase toll rates etc.
Are the Malay politicians willing to listen to our Second Finance Minister?
