Malaysians

It was just a month before the gov promises that the fuel price will remain, before September, at RM1.92. A while later, suddenly the nation's petrol stations are packed with vehicles, from the tiny Perodua Kancil to proud Mercedes, BMW; All in queue, waiting for long long time, just to save that few ringgit of petrol. Apparently the fuel price went up RM0.78 to RM2.70 now. It started a few arguements. But soon the gov came up with a BRILLIANT solution, a cash rebate of RM625/year to vehicles under 1999cc. I was thinking that people would be upset that the gov came up with such solution to this problem. But reality proved me wrong, suprisingly, people are pleased with that amount of money payed to them each year; This is a way of subsidary also, says them. This is only the fuel went up RM0.78, what will happen if the gov really is to launch the 0% subsidary plan? Can you not consider the rate of inflation? Can you not consider the rising expenses and limited income? I believe most of the people will feel pressured, unless for those who have extra income to support.

The first "promise" is easily broken, amazingly the gov still made another, saying the fuel price will again remain, until April next year. Now, can you believe that? Its up to you. To me, its another sick joke. Maybe the RM625 cash rebate will increase to RM1250 if the fuel price was to double? To cover all those extra expenses? To cover the dramatic inflation? But i bet many will still be happy, rather, they will be extremely excited and grateful to the gov??

The rate of inflation is too fast for us to catch up, there will be a big impact if fuel price was to increase this fast. You can see it in other countries also. So, as an oil-producing country, I think Malaysia is able to control the fuel price at a affordable price. This way, maybe Malaysian citizens can be more diligent to be financially-independant. Then Malaysia's economic status would be better, hopefully. But at this rate, I hope MYR will still be more valueble than the Indonesian Ruppiah. The parliament is a mess, I doubt the cost the gov tried so hard to save, is really going to bring Malaysia to a higher level, even though many economicans suggests that the fuel subsidising plan is holding Malaysia back.

Still, lets hope for the best, we are Malaysians anyway. Be economically-independant, financially-free, let nothing be a burden to you, then contribute to the country. Doing alone is a lot of work, gather your friends, have a common vision, make break throughs. All the best!

Malaysia boleh... MALAYSIAN BOLEH ! MALAYSIAN BOLEH ! That would be more suitable =)