the real politics

This week the national news headlines is all about the UMNO General assembly and the ascendancy of Datuk Seri Najib as the new UMNO President .

The news of the day of course was Khairy's win in the UMNO Youth elections, any surprise ?,hmm

Obviously in my line of responsibility one cannot ignore the ongoings in the political arena and must always observed the going ons while remaining objective about the whole aspect(which sometimes can be a fiasco!!!)

I am not in politics if it is referred to one who belongs to a political party or actively involved with views and comments about the present political scenario.
There are enough in abundance in this democratic country who can claim that so called politician role either active or passive.

As a proud Malaysian of course we all want to see inspiring and great leaders at the helm of the Government and i believe in one important Mantra: the nurturing and sustenance of a conducive culture that encourages innovation, competitiveness,fair play and structured meritocracy.

I remembered having an "intellectual discourse' with an imminent academician to a neighbouring country and he asked me this pertinent question,

"Why is Malaysia comparatively a successful country?

As i reflect the various contributing factors to such an achievement ,i though un hesistantly stated that the success of the country is because we have initiated, developed and sustained strong economic institutions in various strategic areas that becomes the PILLARS that bind the country together irrespective of any political turmoil.

The late Tun Razak was the initial proponent of this concept by his initiation of FELDA.

FELDA has not only successfully eradicate poverty in the rural area but it has spawned into a very strong conglomerate within the palm oil industry.

Others include PETRONAS(oil and gas), RISDA(Rubber), Sime Darby(plantatations), LLN(electricity), MAS (aviation) to name a few and strong investment institutions such as PNB.

What they have in common ,they are all structured as independent economic entities still pursuing a great bottom line performance while balancing the social agenda not only through financial assistance but development of competencies in the various fields.

The late Tun Razak and the rest that followed had the wisdom and vision that there must be minimal political interference on the management of these institutions as capable CEOs are pursued and appointed at its helm.

That's where i believe the real politics are played, at these institutions where opinions may differ but the collective pursuit of the economic and social agenda of the country must not be compromised.

One hopes that this legacy of that great man,the late Tun Razak must not be destroyed but be further consolidated to play its next important role,,as a global and regional player of repute and great strength.

So while we wonder and sometimes despair on the present political climate of the country, we must be comforted by the fact that the real politics remain intact and strong and will constantly be the PILLARS of our great and beloved nation.

I raise my case sir as i said to this imminent man from a neighbouring country.