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Sunday, November 20, 2005

QUALITY VS QUANTITY


I met up with an old friend for a drink a coupla days ago. The dude's married to a wonderful woman and has two kids. He is well-known for screwing around and being in the hospitality industry provides ample opportunity for casual sex. The whole evening he ragaled me with his various exploits, including an episode with twins. Phillipino, of course.

Knowing what we really want out of a relationship gets confusing at times. Should we be envious of the friend that has a new fling every couple of weeks and is never bored, or should we strive to be in the committed friend's place; the one who has been in a serious relationship for as long as anyone can remember?

The truth is, there really is no definite answer to this and it honestly comes down to whatever rocks your boat. So what if no one remembers your new significant other's name because you change girlfriends as much as Madonna alters her image? You may be more of the high school sweetheart type: one half of the couple named most likely to settle down, have ten kids and drive a minivan.

Imagine you’re standing before a glorious buffet, where the food laid out before you calls your name. Of course, I’m just trying another metaphor for the common "many fish in the sea," so try to play along. You pick up your plate and approach the table.

Being the gourmet diner that you are, you want to taste everything, even if some of it doesn't look so appetizing. In this case, you are getting premium variety as you sample every dish of the buffet of love and dating. A piece of sushi here -- nah, that doesn't taste good -- let's try the chicken fingers -- ah that's better, but next time you'd like that with less plum sauce, or perhaps barbecue sauce would be better.

Oh yes, with variety you really get a helping of every dish out there until you find that perfect dish; the cheesecake of your dreams. In order to get to that scrumptious cheesecake that you are now salivating for and can't get enough of, you have to try the average mousse and the not-so-tasty ice cream.

If you don't get the gist of my message, I'm sure I've at least succeeded at making you pretty hungry. Heh heh. The most common advantage of quantity in terms of relationships is that getting a taste of what's out there by dating many women allows you to distinguish what you do want and what you don't want.

How can you possibly know that you don't like veal when you've had steak all your life? By not trying relationships with a variety of women, you are almost cheating yourself out of the wonderful choices that are out there and available to you.

Don't misunderstand me; I'm not suggesting that you go on an eating binge or dating an overwhelming amount of women. I'm merely saying that it is beneficial to leave the doors open to women who don't initially seem like your type. By no means am I saying that this excuses someone from cheating; I encourage dating different women, but not simultaneously!

Experiencing several relationships before actually settling down with someone undoubtedly has its advantages. First off, when men who have had many experiences finally settle down, they probably won't wonder what else is out there that he could be missing out on.

He’s already delved into different relationships and is more certain in his serious relationship quality selection. He has narrowed down the scope of the perfect woman by weeding out the undesirable character traits and keeping note of the good characteristics.

Another advantage to quantity is that if the gourmet diner ends up single, it becomes easier for him to meet other women, or at least try to approach them. He won't be as intimidated by different women since he has already had experience in relationships with different personality types and can easily adjust to them. He can swim to the island more efficiently, as he has already tried out different strokes.

The marathon runner

The marathon runner is the one who would rather run a marathon in one long-term quality relationship, than jump over hurdles in shorter-term ones. This dude opts for quality when he finally finds it, or thinks he found it. What he doesn't realize is that there could be someone of better quality out there who may please him even more. He can be in danger of missing out on even better quality if he prefers the comfort and security of a long-term relationship.

Quality in relationships seems very appealing and attractive, although it might be better to experience quality with more than one person in your lifetime of dating.

The gourmet diner grows and develops thanks to the different relationships that he has experienced. Learning how to handle different situations, adjusting and compromising with different personality types is definitely advantageous. On the other hand, sticking it out with one person is also an advantage as the male and female grow together and develop within their relationship as it flourishes.

That is why it is important to stick it out when in a serious relationship and not bail out at any obstacle that presents itself. Compromising and working out whatever is wrong also leads to personality growth, which can help each party learn more about themselves.

On the negative side, those who seek long-term quality may not know how to handle the treacherous waters of bachelorhood should their five year run with one woman come to a grinding halt. When thrown into the water, there are only two possibilities; either sink or swim.

Since he has only perfected the backstroke, it may be difficult for him to meet and approach women as he has only grown accustomed to one personality type.

Let's place the marathon runner in the same scenario as the gourmet diner. When standing in front of the buffet, he knows he needs to stick to a strict diet in order to remain in shape; he opts for mineral water, vegetables and high protein foods. He holds out on the more fatty foods and sticks to the same diet consistently.

The marathon runner does not know what he is missing! Granted, if he knows he is not compatible with stubborn women, perhaps he shouldn't waste his time dating somebody who seems "stiff" when conversing with her at a party.

On the other hand, he may not know that the person he just had a debate with could be the woman of his dreams. Holding out for that high a quality woman can also be a long wait and the marathon runner may be left sitting on his appetite until he finds it.

In order to find that quality person worth settling down with, it's recommended that you leave doors to potential relationships open even if they don't seem to be high quality at first.

Date different types of women; learn how to compromise with different personality types and how to weed out those that are not long-term potential.

I'm not suggesting that there is a deadline to call it quits when involved in long-term relationships. I'm only saying that one should not hold out for that special quality girl when there is a possibility to date many women. Get to know a woman that you are interested in even if she does not seem like the one and you will learn to grow from your experiences.

Run marathons while in those relationships, but don't decide to alter your diet the moment something gets a little stale. When the two of you decide that your relationship isn't working anymore, feast on all the delicious treats until you find the one that pleases you the most!



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Comments:
very true and honest. :)

^_^
 
Eh dude, this is boring shite. can't we talk about Jarrlyn and Noelle and Cassandra?
- The Stoned Musician
 
Men being the physical creatures that they are will never be able to give up that little bit of ass on the side.
- cheating husband's wife
 
Agreed, sister. Not as long as they keep thinking with their dicks anyway.
- Aini
 
Hello, it takes two to clap okay?
Think about that.
- Pierre
 
I agree that it takes two but how many mwen declare honestly that they are married? They are liars AND cheaters.
- Peta Y
 
Ouch!! looks like somebody's been burned before. Still bitter is it?
Brad Bitt
 
Ah 'tis a complex subject this relationship twixt men and women. Methinks you've opened a Pandora's box, Davey boy.
Shakethespear
 
cheating is so vile! must be honest though, SOME people don't mind being the 'other one' and that's even more vile. One word: Karma.
 
First of all, are we (the non-malays, that is) really to believe that the government will abolish or tone down the New Economic Policy in the near future? We must be realistic, if you have the right to buy a property at a discount and have scholarships for your children, would you let go of these rights?

With Chinese population dwindling in Malaysia, what needs to be done depends on the Chinese themselves.

There is nothing wrong with the brain drain. In fact, we should encourage our children to move to Singapore, Taiwan, China etc. if we disagree with Malaysian government policies that are based on race and religion.

When it comes to the matter of the dwindling number of Chinese Malaysians, we should talk about quality, not quantity.

We should resolve why the Chinese-Malaysian population is reducing. Official figures have more than one million Chinese Malaysians emigrating over the past 25 years. Why did they emigrate? I am sure the government knows.

Straight A students can't get scholarships or university places. Nothing new, it is been that way for the past 35 years. Nowadays, even enlightened malay Malaysians are speaking up on this injustice. The MCA and Gerakan? Busy making money from private colleges.

What is so great about having TAR College or Utar which took more than 35 years of begging? Why should it be so difficult to set up an independent university when we have scores of public ones?

While we push young talented people away, other countries notably Singapore, the US and Australia welcome them with open arms.

Is it logical that we drive away our young talented ones and then invite retired Mat Sallehs to live here and exploit our low-cost of living?

Singapore's success in particular owes much to these ex-Malaysians or their descendants including Hon Sui Sen, Goh Keng Swee, Goh Chok Tong, just to name a few.

About 30 percent of top management in both Singapore's government and corporate sector are ex-Malaysians. We export them so that Singapore can compete with, and then whack us.

Korea and Taiwan, both way behind us in the 70s and 80s are now way ahead. Thailand is breathing down our necks.

Sadly, there is just no integrity in the nation's leadership.
 
The subservient mentality of our youth (voters) has served our Malaysia government very well. It is irony that former PM Mahathir is crying foul now for not being able to voice his concerns for the country in the government controlled media.

When he was in charge, dissenting views were not tolerated. The current PM is the product of that era and not surprising he has asked citizens not to question the government!

Whether by design or luck our Malaysia education system helps to produce subservient citizens unable to think critically and with "devious" religious teaching the control of citizens mind is complete.

The reform of Malaysia education system can never succeed so long as corrupt government is in power. The bottom line for most of Malaysia problem is lack of good governance.

Obviously the best solution is to get our government reform first, then, with righteous politicians we can hope a change for the better.

Wishful thinking! - Sorry for being so pessimistic but that is reality for at least 2 more generations.

In fact I am amused how often the "blame game" is used, be it racial or religion issues but in this case, youth generation for the first time.

After half a century of independence, we always have one party in power. It is not today's youth forefathers that shaped the education system but the politicians. You could argue that the politicians were elected democratically by the forefathers and hence they are equally to be blamed. That much I can agree if only corruption is discounted.

The older generation is less educated then today's youth and generally less educated than the ruling elite of their time. Education would have created a critical mass of thinking citizens to challenge the government of their action in nation-building.

Having a corrupt government, education is a powerful tool to manipulate the next generation of youth into subservient voters. My message is simple, "reform our corrupt government to have a better chance of reforming other policies (be it economy, education and judiciary etc) successfully".

The foundation of nation-building lies in good governance. A corrupt government can never be successful in nation-building.
 
I was a Chinese Malaysian until recently when I decided in these days of religious and racial polarization, especially in Malaysia, that there is no longer any reason to go back. It has been getting worse and worse since I left. It was a good idea taking up citizenship elsewhere.

If Malaysia thinks the best way they can teach their malays to do well in this world is to give them handouts and all kinds of charity, they got something coming.

Every action has a consequence. Not one to suffer needlessly, the Chinese population is slowly leaving. Those that are left behind probably do not as yet have the financial means to go elsewhere.

Many of the wealthier and summarily the better educated ones are all have left. I personally know many who have attended the same university deciding not to go back.

In time, the country and all its "assets" will be run strictly by the malays. They will then turn the country into a Muslim theocracy like Indonesia. And as the oil and natural resources runs out, it will be interesting to see what kind of magic the malays can pull out of their hat.

With the opening of the country through free trade agreements, many industries are suffering. Manufacturing is getting hammered by China and India, their dream of creating the information superhighway remains dreams.

These games don't cut it in the real world. Karma will play its hand soon and I for one will have no regrets when shit is returned in kind.

Trust me, it is not use ranting here. Malays are very tribal and they might consider you a friend if you are Muslim. Otherwise sorry, you just have to get used to second class.

I am sick of their attitude and my father was a victim of malay politics. Basically the corporation which used to earn billion dollars of profit now is losing millions every year.

Malaysia Airlines is following suit too and I am sure many people who received the "insider email" know what happened.

I am just sick of it you know. I want our country to flourish and these racists are here treating everybody else as outsider and enemies. Tolerance? We tolerate them more than they tolerate us.

So I left the country. Outside Malaysia, not many Malaysian malays can survive - the harsh reality of working to survive rather than being spoon-fed.

They can tell everybody else to "get out of the country" as usual and so I did. And when the time come, Malaysia will become like Indonesia and I hope they enjoy a country with 100% tribal malays.

Such a waste and pity. A country with so much potential but they just can't get over their tribal mindset.
 
In history, teacher said that we must accept this injustice because the malays let us to live here as one of their citizens, if it wasn't of their tolerance, we wouldn't be here - during the time before we independence, they keep objects of we existence on this country until they achieve an agreement, where they are the more superior ones.

Shit……….Brainwash, nowadays even the text books about our country history can't be trusted, they intended to brainwash the younger generation so that they might thought that it was the malays who are the ones who made Malaysia like this today!

But what can we do since such issue is sensitive in our country, talking against it will cost we severely……….And they say, Malaysia is a democratic world.

From the TV to the toilet bowls cleaners, everywhere the incompetence malays are there. Malays are becoming a huge question mark to everyone. Soon this Malaysia country will be an Indonesia or other poor and peaceless country.

It is frightening to find out about such things that are happening in our country. Maybe now we won't suffer, but our future generations will. All this discrimination does happen, slowly and silently, we are being blinded from the truth.

For non-malays, we are approx 1/3 of the population of Malaysia. Of course birth rate continue to lower, since most of non-malays emphasis education because survival is the fittest in this environment.

For Chinese and Indians, my advice is simple, hey this planet has many many countries, Malaysia is not a significant country. Do you guys know that you can apply for job in US, then get a social security with approval then zoom, you are in US.

In Europe, Malaysians can have three months without visa to visit EU, plenty of time to search around, please do home work first. I recall in Taiwan, if you are Chinese, ok you can get third rate citizenship and can vote in their presidential election, oops sorry, I don't think Indian can qualify here.

Of course for those poor less-educated relatives, suggestion - get one generation into university, whatever way - all you need is one person, he or she will do pull string in next 10 years down the road.

If intermarriage is allowed between races without having to be converted to Islam during independence in 1957, new Malaysians will emerge, dominating all sectors of Malaysia life.

Hello you asked………."You got to give credit to Umno and Umno Youth for the current state of affairs in the country." If you meant language wise in its literary sense - I am packing up and won't come back for anymore banter with thee!

They did a pretty good job in creating the current blooming mess in the country, don't they?

The brain drain, the closed tenders to undeserving contractors, the condoning of keris wielding, the continuing mutual racial suspicions that got worse since 1957, the crony-politics, the fly-by-night millionaires with homes that are gold plated and helicopter pads, the schools, the university entrance, the annual scholarship fiasco……….you name it. You got give them credit for them?

True……….nods head and what being said some malays are brilliant? They were never brilliant - they are just playing stupid. Well, some maybe ok but never brilliant.

That is why Singapore broke ties with Malaysia. It is simply because malays are too incompetent and a pile of shit that lies north of Singapore, polluting the society.

I urge that we should get rid of the malay government by all costs and bring equality to all humans. Singapore has the power to rule Malaysia, that retarded country full of scumbags.

Truth hurts but truth really prevails……….this country sucks!
 
Many of my family and friends were top scorers in their respective classes and schools and many were from some of the best schools in the Malaysia country. But when my eldest brother and his friends applied to local universities, almost none of them got their choice of courses.

When it came to my turn in the mid 1980s, I was already prepared to go overseas and did not even attempt to apply to local varsities. But many top scorers I knew not only did not get the courses of their choice, they were given courses that was beneath their intelligence.

A person capable of being a doctor was asked to go into agriculture. A person who wanted to do law was asked to study social science. A person who wanted to do economics was asked to do education.

In a number of cases I am personally aware of, those who also had appealed against not being given their choice of course were scolded by officers of the education ministry for 'being ungrateful'.

This is the hidden story that has not been told supposedly due to our 'social bargain'. There is no doubt in my mind there was near-fascist thinking within the education ministry for a number of years. My own personal guess is that it is still happening.

How is it possible that given the severe shortage of doctors in this country, only 779 places are available for medical studies in public universities? How is it possible that given the expansion of the number of hospitals in this country - both public and private - there has been not anything even near a corresponding increase in medical students intake?

My family and friends have almost all moved overseas and have not looked back since our school days. Many of us ended becoming IT engineers and doctors.

When we tell our growing children of the things we went through, they are aghast. As much as they suffer discrimination in our adopted countries, they are horrified when they discover the things that went on in Malaysia - and are still going on.
 
Ask all malay pig go back to Indonesia.

The malay pig make Malaysia become rubbish country. Without malay pig in Malaysia - Malaysia country will become same as Singapore or Taiwan.

Where malay pig came from? Indonesia? Arab? Africa? What happened to our Orang Asli? They are the original settlers here, they should be the true real bumiputras. Not the babiputras we have here.

What is wrong with the babiputras? Highest crime rates, highest divorce rates, highest number of criminals, highest number of drug users, highest number of rapists.

A genetically flawed race (babiputras) cannot be fixed by politically.

What have we got now?

Brain drain, economic disparity getting wider, poor education system, racial segregation, widespread corruption, inefficiency and uncompetitive on the government departments and others.

Sad. Sad. Sad. The question asked by many of my fellow Chinese is this - Why can't you just tell the malay pig to adopt Chinese culture which is superior?

It makes no difference whether I am a Chinese, Indian or for that matter, anyone else, even a Mat Salleh. I am speaking as a human being to a malay pig like you.

If you malay pig don't like the non-malays here, then go back to Sumatra, Jawa, or wherever your ancestors came from, and give this land back to its rightful master, the Orang Asli.

If Malaysia is to divide into two countries with malay pig taking the east, and the west to the Chinese and the Indians - watch that the malay pig starting to migrate to the west illegally for a better future.

It is no wonder Singapore is a country which is 50 years ahead of Malaysia.

You know something - once outside the perimeters of Malaysia, these malay pig are so small in value even a dog has more value than them!

Everything in Malaysia is a joke when it comes to the malay pig. They are laughed at by everyone in this world for being incompetent, lazy, useless morons.

From research, this peninsular was part of the Siamese empire way before these malay pig from Indonesia invaded it.

Still so thick skin, don't want to go back to Indonesia.
 
The damage has been done. As long as the culprit still has the power to rule the Malaysia country, there are no second thoughts of returning back here. For vacations maybe, but even that will be full with hesitations.

To be honest, if dissatisfied people in this country have sufficient financial terms and non heavy commitments, I can bet every single one of them would have left this cursed land long time ago.

I just wonder if all the non-malays are financially independent and just stayed at home enjoying life. The country under the 'supreme' ruling of the malays and the outdated worthless NEP system, will crush itself like a 500 pound bitch humping on a dying 100 years old guy.



Soon, the globe will be spread with Chinese!
They will be the ones who contribute to the progress of the host country.

They will be accepted,
rewarded
and
thanked
by their host country.



WHILE



the malay politicians will still be using:

Race
Religion
Special Rights

to tie their own countrymen down just to continue voting for them.

Some malay intellectuals will probably follow the footsteps of the Chinese.

The recalcitrants will be left behind to continue being (had) by the malay politicians.
 
This Malaysia country would be a great country if there is no division of races. With its richness of natural resources, Malaysia should be one among the most developed nation in Asia.

Bitter to say, all those money lost to corrupt politicians and cronies, and unprofitable projects.

This is what saddens me as Malaysian.

However, I do believe the brain drain is inevitable. I believe it is happening. As a student in long-ago school, I see it every year. Each and every year after the holidays, there are a few less people in class. Why? Their parents emigrated down under West.

I left the country in the 90s because of the injustices in Malaysia perpetrated by Umno. I made my fortune and no returned home but I thought Mahathir had somehow managed to turn the mindset of Umno around into focusing on global competition, instead of petty race-based competition.

Now I am certain that those in power want the affirmative action policies to continue, not because these policies benefit the general malay population, but because these policies give Umno the right to continue to plunder the country.

Legalised theft is what they are after, and if anyone dares speak out, they just tell you to leave the country so that they can continue their plunder.

It is sad, but my children don't have to live through this injustice. They can go anywhere they want in the world, and I encourage them.

There are many people who made big names as Malaysians only when they are treated better in other countries, not because they are Malaysians but because they are treated as one of their own.

That is explain why they choose not to come back. Treatment was so good that they offered their family to emigrate over there.

Since Umno is playing the race cards openly, the coming future for non-malays is suffering through endurance. How many more years should we Malaysians suffer? It is not only the non-malays but also the poor malays struggling for survival in isolated villages.

Anyway, these people voted with their feet and wrote about their experience. They wanted to tell you about this country and how its government discriminated its minority people.

I can feel they love this country too but this country or rather this government did not love them. I can also feel their sadness and how things are turning for their malay brothers and sisters who are getting weaker and weaker in this globalised world, and all this is Umno's fault.

They realised if this is not stop immediately, this country will eventually go down the drain like those fourth world banana republics.

Their ancestors have helped this country to fight for independence and even fought off Japanese invaders but our government has never been grateful and instead discriminated against them to the hilt.

They also saw that they have become second-class citizens in their country of birth, and were very disappointed when Indonesia labours can become first class citizens whereas foreign spouses of non-malays took years just to get a PR. Even terrorists like Hambali and Abu Bakar can become PR holders easily. Something is definitely wrong with this country.

Here maybe you are malay and oblivious to others who are suffering and as a Muslim yourself, is this injustice reconcilable to the tenets of Islam?

Tony Gunawan also voted with his feet and went on to become USA first world badminton doubles champion. Instead of helping his original country to badminton glory, he helped another country to become a potent rival.

The same could be said of our citizens who voted with their feet. Many went to Singapore and worked for companies that became our competitors. If our country and government has been kind to some of its citizens, this additional competition wouldn't have been created. I hope the present government will realise its folly and there is no substitute to real meritocracy.

The non-malays don't want everything but only fairness and social justice, a very tenet of your malays great religion. If you can't even subscribe to the tenets of your own religion, I am afraid you may be branded a hypocrite and a very racist one at that.

It is not true that there will be no policy that can keep every race happy.

Only the person who thinks that he should be treated better than others would object to a policy that is fair to all.

That feeling of 'entitlement' is created by politicians who have found a convenient way to retain power in parliamentary democracy.

As a grass root, I hope that all Malaysians will live in harmony and work towards a better tomorrow, a better environment for the children.
 
There are push and pull factors involved. An emigrant is both trying to escape something and advance towards another thing at the same time. For instance, a scientist who cannot flourish in his own country will want to go somewhere where his expertise is appreciated. Perhaps he finds the anti-intellectualism in his milieu too stifling (unfortunately, this is very true in Malaysia), or the government of the day too partial when it comes to resource allocation.

You see, the major problem with a not insignificant number of Malaysians is that there is a lot of false pride around. This is a vestige of Mahathirianism. Small achievements are overblown so as to build up national pride. It is Malaysia Boleh this and Malaysia Boleh that.

Anyway, I say cheer the emigrants on. Let people do what they want with their lives - they should not be beholden to the country. Do not blame their lack of patriotism for not staying - patriotism is poor persuasion.
 
I wish to point out that the Orang Asli, not the malays, are the original inhabitants of Malaysia. Most of the malay Malaysians came from Sumatra and other parts of Indonesia. They only migrated here much earlier than the Chinese and Indian Malaysians. It does not mean they deserve privileges or rights just because they were the pioneer immigrants.

It is true that there have been abuses under the name of malay special rights and it is the duty of the malays in particular, and all Malaysians in general, to stop it so that the rightful malays get their rights, and the non-malays get their rights as citizens of this country.

It is a sad thing to say, but I do believe the main thing that is holding back malays is not the Chinese or the Indians, but the malays themselves. That is why Mahathir and Pak Lah have been quoted as telling to throw away crutches and work hard to face the challenges of globalisation.

The malay and others of the same mind should learn to stand on their own feet rather than claim for special privileges and rights. The world is becoming globalised and if they don't change their attitude, they will only become beggars in their own country.

As for the malays who insist on hiding behind the veil of malay special rights - you have lost the respect of non-malays a long time ago.

We also suspect that the current situation will, unfortunately, get worse if no action is taken now. Why? Because our kids in school hardly mix with each other. They will grow up with little understanding of their fellow Malaysians, and with the suspicions that exist, it will be worse.

The truth of the matter is that polarisation in Malaysia is caused by the discriminatory practises of the government - especially after the NEP - rather than vernacular education.

The NEP is upheld for the rich and not the poor in Malaysia.

Whether we admit it or not, the problem is that the special rights and privileges given have now resulted in only a selected few bumis getting richer and richer. The bulk of the bumis, especially in the rural areas are not benefiting from the system.

Poor people are poor people, rich people are rich people - no matter which race they come from.

The poor in Malaysia must be served but I am sure all taxpayers feel that this should be done in a manner which is blind to age, ethnicity, gender and religion.

What is wrong with extending help to all deserving citizens based on needs and merits regardless of race?

The Malaysia problem is that rich do become richer. And because of the political system, the players are the same.

Out of control - this is all I can say about any type of enforcement and the level of corruption in Malaysia. No idea what Pak Lah has done in his first year in office but judging from the ground, I guess nothing much.

If you have ever heard of the simple saying, "Give a man a fish, he eats for a day, teach him how to fish and he eats for a lifetime." you will realise that many non-bumis have learned how to fish but the government is still handing out fishes to the bumis. One day the fish will run out.

If you want to say discrimination is here in the US, yes, of course it is. Can you name a country where it doesn't happen? But let me tell you one thing - if you go looking for it, you will find it. But in Malaysia, you don't have to go look for it because it seeks you out, slaps you in your face every which way you turn, and is sanctioned by law!

Official figures have more than one million Chinese Malaysians emigrating over the past 25 years. Why did they emigrate? I am sure the government knows.

For most professionals, living abroad has its own ups and downs. But, you get dignity, fair treatment, and respect for your ability. You get a voice, too. And ears to hear you.

Brain drain by the tank-loads is what we get. Every single year, Malaysia loses people who could potentially contribute to the country immensely.

So the malay, you may keep your rights and perpetuate them. Such things are archaic. Who loses in the end? Your country, which should have been a first world one by today.

I sympathize with those that have benefited from the NEP, but the bad news is that the price he pays for his progress is much higher than what he pays for his benefit.

These special privileges and rights were once a necessity for them to move forward. Today, after many decades, they find themselves still standing in the same place.

It is a shame that our history has been constantly twisted so that our younger generation has no understanding of Malaysia's foundation and its true aspirations.

It is arguable that if not for the contributions of the Chinese and Indian Malaysians who helped in the development of this country tremendously, Malaysia would probably be in same category like Indonesia or the Philippines, if not worst.

To improve the malays lot, more have to be made to work in private companies where competition is real and what counts is your ability. If special rights only help malays to become government servants, then all the more reason not to invoke special rights.

But of course, the present ruling elite drunken with wealth, will continue to fight this dream to ensure that Malaysia is kept divided so that BN can continue to rule.

Alternatively, Malaysians may begin to realise the dream of a new Malaysia.

The bitter truth is that the majority of this nation don't see the need to change things yet and until then, we can do little about it.

The bottom line with present day globalisation is this: compete on a level-playing field or you will lose. Plain and simple.
 
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