Indonesia based blogger Unspun blogged about the latest article by columnist Michael Backman, who has a new term for Malaysia in which he calls it "Malaysia Bodoh". But why?
In the column, I said that Malaysian government waste wasn’t "Malaysia boleh" (the national slogan that means "Malaysia can") but "Malaysia bodoh" ("bodoh" translates as stupid.) [...]
Many in Malaysia have taken to referring to government waste and poor decision making as coming from "Bodohland".
But really the term is too strong because there’s a lot that is good in Malaysia. And besides, Malaysia is still a developing country. Allowances need to be made for that, but then the Malaysian Government needs to be careful that allowances do not become excuses.
Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi came to office in 2003 claiming he would tackle corruption. His efforts have been less than "boleh".
That’s not about it, click here to read more of revealing story of the Malaysia Bodoh. The article is being published on Australia’s The Age too, with the title With this cash I thee wed: here comes the bribe.
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There is only one person in this country who can put a stop to all these rampant corruption allegations. By virtue of leadership and accountability, he is none other than AAB. After all these years, what is his score card like? Malaysians need to decide objectively.
Michael Backman must be one hell of an idiot. Malaysia has done very much better than Australia in most aspects of politics & life. Australia is rift with racialism & corruption & this a…hole from Australia is calling us bodoh? If there is growing corruption in Malaysia, it is more so initiated by large business conglomerates. Hence, the kurang ajar otak telur Michael must check the filth in his own backyard before lecturing us about our country. Go f… y’rself Michael!
Malaysia Boleh!!!
Brother Bnaipal,
Speaking about racism, at least they don’t have written constitution on racial favoutism, period.
Have you seen the UMNO assembly? Where were you from? Mars?
bnaipal must be an UMNO fanatic.
If michael backman is bodoh then why is his writing so popular ?
yes
malaysia must choose the god priminister
MUST CHANGE PM
RAKYAT MERANA DGN PEMBANGUNAN YG SMAKIN MEMISKINKN RAKYAT YG MISKIN,TETAPI YANG KAYA SEMAKIN KAYA….