Unhealthy situation....

What's going on currently both economically and politically is unhealthy for the country. Economically, the high oil prices and rising food prices have caused inflationary pressures. The people are not satisfied on the explanation provided on the recent oil price hikes coupled with the instigation from the opposition group, Pakatan Rakyat that they can reduce pump price if they rule the country. Politically, the tussle between opposition and ruling party on various issues had also created unnecessary attentions both domestically and internationally. These are issues ranging from judicial independence, police integrity, allegations both the ruling and opposition leaders, corruption, public safety and crime rates as well as slow delivery mechanism. All of which have negative impact on the country. The economic growth has been down forecast by MIER to 4.6 percent for 2008. The share market BSKL is not doing so well. FDI will also be not forthcoming if too many negative publicity were given on the country.

How can we solve these issues facing the nation. First of all, everybody involved should stop making press statements. Freedom of speech is good but there is a limit if it hurts the country's progress and safety. Secondly, the government should stop debating things in the papers. Too many people are making statements and each contradicting each other. This even become worst when the opposition make use of the issues. Everybody involved should sit down and think about the future of the country and not each individuals political career or business opportunities. Secondly, we should all focus on solving the economic problems facing the country especially on how to cope with the rising oil and food prices, reduce inflationary pressures, implement measures to sustain economic growth and to provide the social safety net for the less fortunate groups.

Man comes and goes, same do political leaders and business persons, but the nation had to go on prospering if not the future generation is the one who will suffer and had to deal with the situation. Don't always think about today, the future is equally important. If one wants his country to be prosperous, independent, honoured and well-known then one should think and do things that are beneficial both in short and long run.

Note: My Nation is My Life