Ask yourselves why you’ve been left behind in wealth race, Ku Li tells Malays
Instead of wailing, lamenting and demanding more Bumiputera participation in the economy, Malays should take a good look at themselves and ask why they have been left behind, said veteran politician Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.
While Felda Global Ventures (FGV) has spread its wings to other countries and boosted trade, it did not involve many Malays.
"Let me make it clear, these developments are not related to racial issues or the special rights of Malays being ignored.
“The core of the issue is that Malays have lost their edge in an increasingly competitive business arena."
Malays can no longer blame others for monopolising economic wealth in Malaysia because they have been given numerous opportunities and aid.
It is time for them to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge to succeed in the business arena.
Ku Li said the Malays should be taught skills and knowledge so that they would learn how to be independent instead of constantly relying on the Government.
He said if Malays continued to be dependent on Putrajaya, they would be swallowed by globalisation.
The answer is UMNO-Baru, the malay's obstacle to a progressive Malaysia for Malaysians. Simple as that.