Deconstructing Malaysia

Deconstructing Malaysia http://nguhan.wordpress.com/ Malaysia will seriously need to review the foundational principles that hold the structure of this Nation. No matter how romantic the idea was portrayed about the creation and development of this nation, the secular aspect of basic human ethics and integrity was not the emphasis of this nation’s economic, social and political growth. Islam in Malaysia will claim that they are the moderator of such ethics and integrity of its citizens but bear in mind that Malaysia nationalistic framework and foundation was not religiously inspired but more towards secular inspiration. The strive towards the utopian concept of Malaysia nation did not went out on the right foot as the nation’s economic, social and political growth are so driven by unethical means of living. The pursuit of happiness is every citizen’s right in Malaysia. But sadly, the idea of happiness in Malaysia is equated with cash. Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian nation famously stated the “Seven Blunders of the World”. For the purpose of this article in regard to Malaysia, it is fitting to relate his thoughts with Malaysia:

"Seven Blunders of the Malaysia" 1. Wealth without work 2. Pleasure without conscience 3. Knowledge without character 4. Commerce without morality 5. Science without humanity 6. Worship without sacrifice 7. Politics without principle

—Mahatma Gandhi

It is therefore important to address the blunders above. It has now become an unattachable habits of Malaysians which will lead to cultural and nationalistic norm. If this happens, it will spell doom to our nation. Malaysia will therefore need economic, social and political deconstruction. A new national foundation of this nation will need to be laid down which stands upon the basic principles of

positive ethics and integrity. The question now is how to deconstruct this nation? World history had taught us that a constant and persevering revolutionary consciousness is the first step towards the event of deconstructing a nation. World history also taught us that such deconstruction of a nation comes from the working class people, for they possesses power and the strength to change the face of the nation. World history had also taught us that such revolutionary act is a difficult task; it takes time, strength and sometimes blood. Deconstruction must come first before the act of imagining a new Malaysia.