Time for Malaysians to fight the real battles

War on drugs: Some 56% of the 66,000 inmates in Malaysian prisons are serving time for drug-related offences, and the government spends RM40 a day each for their upkeep.

Champions of race and religion are blithely ignoring serious challenges like drugs, failing education standards and non-repayment of study loans in the nation. 

ARE Malaysians generally focusing too much on politics, race and religion? And in the process, missing out on debating crucial issues affecting their respective communities?