Making our journey as a nation less arduous
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On a daily basis, the staff members of my radio station want to debate issues that really matter to the country on a rational, analytical and non-partisan basis. We want to bring representatives of both sides of the political divide to the table (or rather our studios) to see where their fault lines lie, and whether there is room for agreement or compromise. We want Malaysians to call in to our talk shows and put forth any question to their elected representatives and their opponents so that we can all benefit from their explanations. But we cannot do these things freely.
Malek Ali, founder of BFM 89.9 in fz.com
FIFTY-FIVE years since Merdeka. Forty-nine years since the formation of the Federation of Malaysia. “At the crossroads” aptly describes our country. And some decisions we make today as citizens will set the tone for our journey as a nation for years to come. Here are some of our choices: