From The Independent Cow
The 2009-2010 Global Competitiveness Report shows Malaysians how bad Malaysia is when competing with other countries globally. The tiny Republic island of Singapore with unknown (zero) natural resources is becoming more and more competitive (3rd from 5th for 2008-2009) where Malaysia whose land mass is much bigger and richer with natural resources like timber, tin, rubber, oil palm, oil & gas, etc, is becoming less and less competitive (24th fell from 21st).
The reason to compare Malaysia to Singapore is to show how well this ex-Malaysian state, who joined the Federation of Malaysia in 1965 together with Sabah and Sarawak but separated 2 years later, could be the top three in the ranking. Sabah and Sarawak on the other hand who are still part of Malaysia are way too far behind not only to Singapore but also less developed if compared to the other states in Peninsular Malaysia. The sad thing is when the Public Thrust of Politicians (33rd against 1st : Malaysia vs Singapore) in 5 Peninsular Malaysia’s states namely Kedah, Penang, Perak (now kidnapped back by BN – Barisan Nasional), Kelantan & Selangor diminished in last general election – won by Pas, Pakatan Rakyat & DAP, the people in Sabah & Sarawak continued to be fanatics to BN and happy to let Federal Kuala Lumpur exploiting their natural resources.
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