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Public Services Neglect: Prioritizing the salaries and benefits of JAKIM officers over essential public services like free tolls, diesel subsidies, AI-operated safety monitoring, and traffic management systems represents a significant misallocation of resources. These services directly impact the daily lives of citizens, contributing to safety, economic efficiency, and overall quality of life.

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Opportunity and Backwardness Cost: The funds used for these appointments could be better spent on improving infrastructure, healthcare, education, or technology-driven solutions that benefit the broader population, regardless of religious affiliation.

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Authoritarian and Increased Public Burden: Allocating a substantial portion of the budget to high-ranking JAKIM officers may lead to reduced funding for other crucial areas, potentially increasing the financial burden on ordinary citizens. For example, the absence of diesel subsidies could result in higher transportation costs, which would affect the prices of goods and services, contributing to inflation.

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Stunted Technological Progress: Investment in AI-operated systems, such as drone safety monitoring and smart traffic lights, is essential for modernizing the country’s infrastructure. These technologies can reduce accidents, improve traffic flow, and enhance public safety. Diverting funds away from these innovations hampers progress and leaves the country lagging in global technological advancement.

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Amid Increasing Foreign Borrowing with Potential for Inefficiency: Expanding the bureaucracy by appointing more high-ranking officers without clear accountability mechanisms may lead to inefficiency and misuse of public funds. Without rigorous oversight, there’s a risk that these appointments could result in a bloated government with minimal tangible benefits to the public.

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Undermining Public Trust: When taxpayers see their money being used for purposes that don’t directly improve their lives or the country’s infrastructure, it can erode trust in the government. Citizens may feel that their needs are being overlooked in favor of political or religious agendas, leading to disillusionment and social unrest.

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Alienation of outgroup could lead to increased polarization and undermine efforts toward national unity and inclusivity.

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Overemphasis on religious oversight in government institutions could stifle secular policies that are necessary for a diverse, multi-ethnic society. It may also hinder the implementation of policies based on scientific, economic, or practical considerations rather than religious doctrine.

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Any charismatic leader of 21st Century should know that the broader public interest is better served by focusing resources on essential services that benefit all citizens and foster national progress.