What Michael Backman talked about Malaysia
Graduated with a First Class Economics degree, Michael Backman is an internationally renowned writer and columnist. He specialises in writing about Asia: its economies, politics, business groups and business practices.
This link will transfer you to an article written by Michael Backman. It is indeed a controversial argument about race and wealth in Malaysia, with a sound reasoning. Thanks again to Jun Yang, a friend of mine studying business in Singapore, for introducing this great article.
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lol, don’t so humble . you r welcome .
thumbs up for malaysia government,i wonder why michael backman have to mention about what race rules the government,is he trying to hint us something? let’s see how the G got to survive after petroleum runs out! selling nasi lemak in the morning and mat rempit at nite?
i like the article.
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“It depresses me that Malaysia hasn’t been more successful than it has and that it is still fighting the old fights of the 1960s.” - Michael Backman
As promised, Bolehnation.com is proud to bring you our exclusive interview with Michael Backman, the Australian author of the much-talked-about “Boleh or Bodoh” article.
Exclusive Interview with Michael Backman
1. What was the initial thought that prompted you to write about your “Boleh or Bodoh column”? What was and has been your intention in writing the article?
Malaysia has good people, good resources and a legal system that ought to function. It depresses me that Malaysia hasn’t been more successful than it has and that it is still fighting the old fights of the 1960s.
Malaysia’s Chinese have accepted the NEP and its successor policies. They define themselves as Malaysians first and foremost and are among the proudest Malaysians. They have learned Malay. Essentially, they have done everything that has been required of them and yet still there is this endless preoccupation with race in Malaysia….CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
I believe Malaysians can change. We all need to hope that.
Hope is all we have. But the most important thing is that all races must unite together. Malay, chinese and indians too. All. We must show that we are unhappy with the way our government is treating us.
Just because the problem only affects the chinese and indians, doesn’t mean the malays shouldn’t get involved and support them. We are brothers and sisters whether we like it or not. We are in the family called Malaysia. We must start treating each other like family now.
We have been so inward-thinking. All only looking out for their own race. This is not good. We must look out for each other. We must watch each other’s backs. We must not blame the entire race for the actions of a small group of people.
I think if we stick together we can bring change to this country. We must get information across to people who have no access to internet. We must inform everyone that there is something wrong with this country.
The government is denying any wrong-doing or racial discrimination in this country. Either they are stupid, or they are blind. I’m malay, and I experience this. Also my chinese and indian friends even more.
Many other races think that the NEP benefit the malays only. Yes, this is true to a certain degree, but the main beneficiaries of the NEP is the cronies! They are the ones making money from this. Also the government uses our education system and the NEP to create a divide between the races and win the malay votes. And these malays are from the rural areas who do not have internet access and they do not have the required information to make an informed decision when they are voting.
Why? This is because the government controls the media. And they admit it. We need to get our message across but the government is controlling the media. So how do we do it? Word of mouth.
I don’t want the chinese and indians to fight with the malays. Because so many malays are fighting for the rights of the chinese and indians. We support them. We are friends with them, and we know the government is unfair to them. They are also citizens of this country. Born here, bred here.
I don’t want the chinese and indians to have the wrong view of malays. SO WE SHOULD STICK TOGETHER. WE CAN DO THIS.
V for Vendetta, the movie:
THE PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF THEIR GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE AFRAID OF ITS PEOPLE.
Remember, THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO SERVE THE PEOPLE. US.