Thursday, November 16, 2006

On Research Integrity in Malaysia

This is an exception because I usually don't like to talk about politics. Well...

Some of you may aware there has been a heated debate on corporate equity ownership by Malays. The government's figure is 18.9%, but an independent research body, the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (Asli)'s Centre, reports the percentage could be as high as 45%.

To cut things short, because of all the hu-ha's, the center's director Dr Lim Teck Ghee resigned to "defend the position and integrity of independent and non-partisan scholarship"

There is an interesting interview with Dr. Lim here

We have good news and bad news:

Good news is this guy looks really far and can see the real situation in our country. Bad news is no one is paying any attention to him. Most probably he will leave the country like many other bright and capable Malaysians, serving foreign countries.

Credit: News link from Carina's page

5 comments:

The Soothsayer said...

I guess most Malaysians deserve what they vote for.

Snail said...

Some voted for the opposite side, but still having the same out come.
Some can see what is coming, but can't change anything.
That is life in this country.

Cuppa Chai said...

We can pray... :P

Anonymous said...

Vote? Malaysians aren't mature enough in the democratic process. The Election Committee is a puppet of our ruling party. BN blatantly buys votes...

I voted for the opposite side. Just so that the poor guy won't lose his deposit.

Praying is no use. God has forsaken us long ago.

Cuppa Chai said...

Malaysians are timid, easily intimidated, forgetful and extreme forgiving (due to the timidness). What you vote is what you get. tata. Ok, we quit praying, how about preying? [grin]