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No parliamentary disucssion on issue no. 1: Timeframe to Catch Up
If Malaysia grows at 5-6% GDP per year, it would take 20-30 years to close the gap.
If Malaysia accelerates reforms and attracts massive foreign investments, it could reduce this to 15-20 years.

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The Divide, Conquer, and Corrupt strategy in Malaysian politics has long been a tool to maintain power, weaken national unity, and divert public attention from real issues. It thrives on ethnic, religious, and class divisions, ensuring that the people remain fragmented and distrustful of one another.

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Whenever economic or governance failures surface, political narratives are quickly shifted to race and religion—blaming a specific community to distract from corruption or mismanagement.

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Religious Polarization: The promotion of religious superiority narratives, selective enforcement of laws (e.g., Section 233 of CMA), and restrictions on discourse fuel distrust between communities.

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Once divided, conquering the people becomes easier. The ruling elites ensure they remain in power through:

Gerrymandering & Malapportionment: Electoral boundaries are redrawn to favor certain parties, ensuring they win even with fewer votes.
Patronage & Political Appointments: Key positions in government-linked companies (GLCs), judiciary, and enforcement agencies are filled with loyalists.
Selective Prosecution: Opposition leaders or critics face investigations, sedition charges, or tax audits, while those aligned with the ruling party enjoy impunity.

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hen one political party loses grip over a state, party-hopping (through financial incentives or blackmail) is engineered to overthrow democratically elected governments.

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Corrupt: The Politics of Money and Fear
With division and control secured, corruption becomes the final tool to sustain the status quo.

Crony Capitalism: Government contracts, monopolies, and subsidies are awarded to politically linked businesses, sidelining meritocracy.
Voter Manipulation: Cash handouts (BR1M, BSH), fearmongering campaigns (e.g., "If we lose, your rights will be taken away"), and media control shape public perception.
Weakening Institutions: Law enforcement agencies (MACC, AGC, PDRM) are pressured or influenced to protect the corrupt and punish dissenters.

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During elections, massive cash flows through vote-buying tactics, ensuring that the elite stay in power despite public dissatisfaction.