Are Malaysians the problem with Malaysia?

By Ivanpal Singh Grewal

A CLOSE friend, Kevin Christopher, a prominent analyst with an investment firm in Kuala Lumpur, recently posted a question in a WhatsApp group chat.

He asked (and I paraphrase) why some Malaysians think Malaysia is doing so poorly as a country when the data and economic indicators tell a different story.

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Malaysia , Malaysians , Public opinion , Failed state , Critical thinking
Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal is an advocate & solicitor. He was formerly political secretary to the Plantation and Commodities minister.

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