Inept self-serving politicians must be replaced by a new government of youthful and professional politicians, writes Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.

Inept self-serving politicians must be replaced by a new government of youthful and professional politicians, writes Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Again, and again, Malaysians show their resilient nature. The beauty of Malaysians is seen in times of crisis where their compassion and humanity are not stifled by artificial constructs of ethnicity or religion, writes Datuk Seri Dr Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos.
There must be professional courtesy between politicians and civil servants in keeping to the confines of their responsibilities. The executive must respect separation of powers and not manipulate the civil service to serve their political agenda.
There has not been proper and concerted planning to engage and address the plight of the lower-income groups. As during the pandemic, planning has been reactive rather than proactive, writes Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
There is a dire need to put to pasture corrupt and self-serving politicians and be rid of a culture that thrives on feudalistic patronage, unbridled loyalty through the offerings of positions and monies and conformity, writes Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Malaysian politicians rule okay in the farcical BOOTY Awards 2020 presentation. There are, however, a handful of truly deserving awards for our frontliners and the rakyat.
Politicians should forget about “volunteering” to be inoculated with the Covid-19 vaccine as they have proven their immunity time and again. They should instead inject some common sense into themselves, says Purwaiz Alam.
As far as the rakyat is concerned, it was just another day of “wayang” and “sandiwara” as they continue to wonder what lies ahead – health-wise and financially.
It is unfortunate politicians are always on the lookout for the best bargains, willing to lend support to any faction that would offer them a good deal.
Tooth extraction is extremely painful and can hurt the pocket as well but it’s not as agonising as the antics of politicians.
Here’s proof of politicians defying the standard operating procedures (SOPs) as number of Covid-19 cases continue to increase in Malaysia.
Politicians blinded by their ambitions are not seeing the real numbers, says Purwaiz Alam.
An infuriating wake-up call for politicians who have forgotten that they work for the people.