Reckon the country is so entrenched with subsidies that the very thought of going without scare even them ministers senseless.
I can imagine the frantic discussions being held regarding the fuel shit. And these are high level meetings attended by VVIPs. Imagine the amount of claims made by them attendees. Just to discuss whether:
To use MYKAD or permits or fuel coupons.
For one car or more cars.
To use special lanes or calibrated pumps.
For Malaysians only or permanent residents or permit holders or their non Malaysian spouses.
In other words, to segregate people.
Not unlike South Africa during apartheid.
Wouldn't it be easier to sell at market prices? If you really want to help Malaysians, use that extra to built better schools, better universities or better public infrastructures. And yes, a few cronies or hundreds could get a share of the pie. And maybe the suffering Rakyat would finally be able to enjoy First World amenities here in their own backyard. Not just when they are in Bangsar. Wouldn't that be good and wholesome.
And if the minister still insist on giving subsidies back to the Rakyat, reimburse them fairly. Not with car registration numbers as was formulated by the previous minister that led to his downfall but use that piece of plastic that identify Malaysians, the MYKAD. One claim per MYKAD holder with a car regardless how many Ferraris they have. Subsidy is a direct pecuniary aid, and AID is the keyword. Aid should be given to those who needs it and not for those who wants it. For those without cars, well, better and cheaper public transportation would be nice.
Reckon Malaysians ministers just love to complicate matters while enriching themselves, their cronies and proxies in the process. And we the majority, peace loving Rakyat must go along for the ride. Knowing that we've been had but who are we to complain. And knowing complains would do us more harm than good.
Not unlike Iraq during Saddam Hussin.
