Change will only come when Malays embrace a mental revolution. When they view religion as a personal matter, have no issues about a woman MB or PM, see beyond race, are willing to accept a capable non-Malay bumi, or non-bumi, as PM, and see themselves as Malaysians first and Malays second. Until then, we will just play a game of political musical chairs.

If some Malaysians are willing to sacrifice Malaysia’s future by working hand-in-glove with former PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad to change the political landscape, then perhaps Malaysia is not yet ready for reform.

When someone does not have a bath for several days and starts to smell, the lazy person’s solution is to change clothes or spray perfume on himself, to mask the odour. For him, changing his attitude towards personal hygiene and cleanliness is bothersome and hard work. Sloppy practices, disinterest, poor parenting and a ‘tidak-apa’ attitude have contributed towards his mental degradation.