Exodus Of Chinese And Indians Spell Doom For Malaysia’s Future
As Malaysian Chinese and Indians emigrate, a former Bank Negara Malaysia deputy governor predicts economic ruin and Malay supremacy in ethnically bankrupt Malaysia.
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A former deputy governor of Bank Negara Malaysia has issued a dire warning that Malaysia faces imminent economic catastrophe as its Chinese and Indian minorities abandon the country in droves.
In a viral LinkedIn article, former central bank deputy governor Sukudhew Singh declared Malaysia a nation in turmoil, its multicultural fabric unravelling.
He foresees a dysfunctional future of inflated pensions, shrinking opportunities and religious totalitarianism.
Sukudhew, who is also former Khazanah Nasional Bhd independent director, attributes this looming dystopia to extremists alienating minorities.
Ultra-nationalists have increasingly attacked the Chinese and Indians’ loyalties despite their formidable contributions.
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The Malays may rejoice at their political and religious hegemony, wrote Sukudhew, but they will inherit a bankrupt economy.
His prophecy of an all-Malay Malaysia has sparked public soul-searching about entrenched inequalities.
Can Malaysia afford to lose its most productive communities? Or is change possible before the brain drain reaches a point of no return?
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The article resonates with minorities exhausted from discrimination.
As Malaysia celebrates its diversity, the reality often suggests otherwise.
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Some said the social contract is broken and non-Malays said they’re made to feel like outsiders in their birth nation.
But Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s new unity government brings a glimmer of hope.
Anwar has pledged equal opportunities, genuinely acknowledged inequality and shown willingness to foster inclusivity.
Perdana Menteri, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata beliau tidak bersetuju dengan kenyataan Mahathir yang tidak puas hati terhadap kesetiaan kaum India serta Cina di Malaysia.
— Suara Madani (@suaramadani_) January 16, 2024
Tambahnya sikap suka mencerca rakyat tidak kira kaum adalah pemikiran lapuk yang boleh merosakkan negara. pic.twitter.com/8b12Je8VyP
Sukudhew’s polemic may yet spark reform – if leaders address racism sincerely and citizens embrace pluralism anew.
But the window for reconciliation is fast closing as Malaysia’s open wounds continue to fester.
The dystopian vision of a segregated Malaysia portrayed in local film Pendatang may prove prophetic if current trends continue.
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Filem #pendatang. Jarang Malaysia buat filem distopia, tu yang buat aku tertarik nak tengok. Jalan cerita tentang segregasi kaum. Yang Cina satu tempat, yang Melayu satu tempat, yang India satu tempat. Banyak mesej tersirat yang perlu kita menonton dengan minda terbuka. pic.twitter.com/Ho3zqoHdsP
— Mohamad Rosdy Dahri (@DahriRosdy) January 14, 2024
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