Malaysia has just celebrated her 50th independence. Of course, there were many things that have changed over the years - some improved, while some remains the same and some are, no doubt, getting worse. Among positive improvements include robust economic development, provision of world class infrastructure and facilities, as well as better communication system and health services. On the other hand, other aspects that will need to be focused on include awareness towards the environment, increase in crime rate and lack of skilled manpower. One important aspect which requires serious attention would be the attitude of the people.
Malaysia needs to transform the attitude of its people. Attitude is something that cannot be changed overnight. The mindset and behavior of individuals need to be nurtured starting from nursery to the tertiary level. It's easier to instill positive values and good behavior among children. Thus, focus should be emphasized on children to mould the country’s future generation.
The country is facing all kinds of problems including increasing number of drug addicts, mat and minah rempit among locals. The crime rate is also rising including rape and murder cases. The most recent is the Nurin’s case. Not forgetting that some of these crimes are committed by immigrants, many are also the act of locals who otherwise could have been nurtured into high quality individuals. Some are lucky to be born in a good environment with good education and family life. Most of the criminals and those mat rempits are either from poor or broken families. Of course, no country can have zero-crime rate but crime can be minimized with appropriate development programs especially in lower income group areas and greater attention being given to young kids. The nation needs high quality individuals with open mindset, able to adapt quickly to the fast changing world and have high resilience towards challenges in life.
Malaysia needs to transform the attitude of its people. Attitude is something that cannot be changed overnight. The mindset and behavior of individuals need to be nurtured starting from nursery to the tertiary level. It's easier to instill positive values and good behavior among children. Thus, focus should be emphasized on children to mould the country’s future generation.
The country is facing all kinds of problems including increasing number of drug addicts, mat and minah rempit among locals. The crime rate is also rising including rape and murder cases. The most recent is the Nurin’s case. Not forgetting that some of these crimes are committed by immigrants, many are also the act of locals who otherwise could have been nurtured into high quality individuals. Some are lucky to be born in a good environment with good education and family life. Most of the criminals and those mat rempits are either from poor or broken families. Of course, no country can have zero-crime rate but crime can be minimized with appropriate development programs especially in lower income group areas and greater attention being given to young kids. The nation needs high quality individuals with open mindset, able to adapt quickly to the fast changing world and have high resilience towards challenges in life.
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