A theory on why many kawan-kawan malays accept corrupt leaders? - from Dr Mohd Tajuddin

A theory on why many kawan-kawan malays accept corrupt leaders? - from Dr Mohd Tajuddin

He said “
Many malays pay little or no tax, My two children, both uni graduates, earn about Rm4k per month and contribute only a few ringgit in taxes, I, on the other hand, pay a substantial amount in tax, but a high earning non malay friend pays 4 times more than I do.

Because many malays do not feel the weight of taxation, corruption involving public funds does not resonate with them

The civil service and political leadership are overwhelmingly malay - about 80%

People may say the country is drowning in debt due to 1MDB, but salaries still come in. Why then should the malays worry about corruption?

As long as salaries and allowance flow, corruption has no impact.

Civil servants and malay businessmen are rarely told that their wages and development allocations - roads, schools, infrastructure - are funded largely by taxes paid by non-malays employed outside government.

The plundering of billions through corruption does not strike home because malays do not feel the burden of national debt.

Corrupt leaders chosen by malays borrow from external sources while siphoning off wealth that rightfully belongs to the people.

Whether at school or university, this issue is never taught.”

The views above expressed are from the writer, Prof. Dr. Mohd Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi

He is prominent Malaysian architect, academic and public commentator. UCSI lists him as a Professor in its School of Architecture and Built Environment. He previously spent much of his academic career at UTM and was made full professor in 2005.

Here is the full speech

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From DOSM, it shows that the average Malaysian household income by ethnicity:

  1. Malay - RM8,220
  2. Chinese - RM11,494
  3. Indian - RM9,841
  4. Others - RM6,310

While for the EPF as of 31 December 2025 (members below the age 55) published by KWSP:

  1. Malay - 7.6m members
    Total EPF saving RM357billion (Average per members: RM48k)

  2. Chinese - 3.2m members
    RM467billion (Average per members: RM145k)

  3. Indian - 1.0m members
    RM74billion (Average per members: RM72k)

  4. Other Bumi - 1.5m members
    RM44billion (Average per members: RM29k)

  5. Other - 0.3m members
    RM9.14billion (Average per members: RM30k)

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 7 days ago

🚨Thousands stuck in the traffic while VIP Escort get priority - WHY not use alternative roads during peak hours?

What other methods u would suggest to them?

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 7 days ago

More than 5,000 bullying cases, 6 recent student deaths: What is really happening in Malaysian schools? Youth violence problem is getting serious to ignore!

More than 5k bullying cases in school between Jan to Aug 2026, BUT only 129 cases (up to Oct 2025) are filled with the Malaysia Police. ITS A HUGE GAP here!

According to MOE, 7681 school bullying incidents in 2024.

Major youth violent cases:

July 2025, Sabah (Girl) - Death
July 2025, Kedah (Girl)
July 2025, Klang, (Girl)
Aug 2025, KL, (Boy&Girl) – Death
Oct 2025, Negeri Sembilan (Boy) – Death
Oct 2025, Selangor (Girl) – Death
July 2026, Selangor (Girl)
July 2026, Selangor (Boy+Father)
August 2026, KL (Girl) – Death
September 2026, Negeri Sembilan (Girl) – Death
October 2026, Johor (Girl) - Death

Is school still a safe haven for our children?

Wat is the root cause tat resulting this?

Are we spent enough time with them?

Are we giving them the attention, love, and support they need?

Is our MOE putting effort on dealing this matters based on the past data collected?

Will CCTV helps? If they know the reported cases had increased since year/s ago, why now only install CCTV?

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 8 days ago

“BIG GIFT” given to our former PM prior to Malaysia Day 2026 – FULL DISCHARGE and AQUITTAL

FULL DISCHARGE and AQUITTAL – FREE & BEBAS FROM ALL 4 CHARGES (Bukhary Equity / RM200 million)

1 abuse-of-power charge + 3 money-laundering charges

AQUITTAL also means these charges have been disposed of in his favour after the prosecution chose not to continue and the judge ordered an acquittal.

FUNNY THING is the prosecution asked for a DNAA — discharge not amounting to an acquittal

DNAA IS REALLY A MALAYSIA BOLEH TERM

List of charges:
Charges 1 to 4 (Abuse of power – obtained RM232.5 million for Bersatu)

C1. Bukhary Equity — RM200 million
C2. Nepturis — RM1 million
C3. Mamfor — RM19.5 million
C4. Datuk Azman Yusoff — RM12 million

Charges 5 to 7 (Money laundering / unlawful proceeds)

3 charges all related money allegedly received from Bukhary Equity and deposited into Bersatu's bank accounts.

There r 3 remaining charges, all is abuse-of-position charges, involving $$$$$$$ obtained for Bersatu

Punishment if found guilty is 20 years imprisonment and a fine of at least five times the value of the gratification or RM10,000, whichever is higher.

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 9 days ago
▲ 62 r/malaysianow+1 crossposts

🏎️🏁 Malaysia is ready for F1! The drivers are ready. Are you ready for tomorrow at this legendary track?

Nearly 100k tickets sold for this weekend, marking the highest ticket sales in the circuit’s history, surely contributing big portion to the Malaysia economy.

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 14 days ago

Flashflood could cost you your car. It’s happening more often and becoming the new normal in Malaysia.

But the development in areas never stop and now we got more data centres

Flashflood Timeline in 2026
Kuala Lumpur
25 Feb → 20/21 Apr → 6 May → 8 May → Sep

Johor
3-7 Jan → 21 Apr → May → 27 Jul → 30 Sep

Flash flood/ flood hotspot
Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah / Jalan Rahmat
Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar
Bulatan Dato’ Onn
Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields
Jalan Chan Sow Lin
Jalan Sultan
Jalan Cheras
Jalan Pudu
Jalan Genting Klang
Jalan Pintasan Segambut
Segambut Dalam
Pantai Dalam
Bukit Jalil
Kepong (partly)

Johor
Jalan Kolam Air
Jalan Ayer Molek
Jalan Yahya Awal
Jalan Pantai
Jalan Wong Ah Fook / city centre
Tampoi
Taman Perling
Ayer Molek
Kampung Mohd Amin
Jalan Danga area
Kota Tinggi
Ulu Tiram
Segamat

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 14 days ago

FIFAASEAN: Who has the best acting skills? Some of these foul reactions deserve an Oscar

Every match feels like a World Cup FINAL. Both sides players suddenly turn into actors whenever there’s a foul, while the fans go crazy and start fighting.

Malaysia wins: 5 | Indonesia wins: 6 | Draws: 1

28 Sep 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup
Indonesia vs Malaysia 0–0

19 Dec 2021
AFF Championship
Malaysia vs Indonesia 1–4

19 Nov 2019
FIFA World Cup Qualifying
Malaysia vs Indonesia 2–0

5 Sep 2019
FIFA World Cup Qualifying
Indonesia vs Malaysia 2–3

1 Dec 2012
AFF Championship
Malaysia vs Indonesia 2–0

29 Dec 2010
AFF Championship Final
Indonesia vs Malaysia 2–1

26 Dec 2010
AFF Championship Final
Malaysia vs Indonesia 3–0

1 Dec 2010
AFF Championship
Indonesia vs Malaysia 5–1

3 Jan 2005
AFF Championship Semi-final
Malaysia vs Indonesia 1–4

28 Dec 2004
AFF Championship Semi-final
Indonesia vs Malaysia 1–2

27 Dec 2002
AFF Championship Semi-final
Indonesia vs Malaysia 1–0

13 Sep 1996
AFF Championship Semi-final
Indonesia vs Malaysia 1–3

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 15 days ago
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TravelMY: Bohey Dulang, a beautiful volcanic island in Sabah, Malaysia

Formed from volcanic activity
Panoramic view of the turquoise lagoon** **and Tun Sakaran Marine Park

Location: Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia
Highest point: 353m above sea level
Activity: Hiking, snorkelling, diving, island hopping, explore marine life, photography

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 15 days ago

Baku Race Cleared! it’s F1 Bahrain in MALAYSIA! 🇲🇾

Below is the constructors and drivers standing:

Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) 302 points

George Russell (Mercedes) 236

Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) 199

Lando Norris (McLaren) 186

Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 179

Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 163

Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 120

Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) 86

Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) 59

Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 41

Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) 37

Franco Colapinto (Alpine) 27

Oliver Bearman (Haas) 20

Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) 10

Nico Hülkenberg (Audi) 7

Esteban Ocon (Haas) 7

Carlos Sainz (Williams) 7

Alexander Albon (Williams) 5

Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 3

Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) 1

Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 0

Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) 0

Sergio Pérez (Cadillac) 0

Mercedes 538 points

Ferrari 378

McLaren 306

Red Bull 263

Racing Bulls 83

Alpine 68

Haas 27

Audi 17

Williams 12

Aston Martin 3

Cadillac 0

*CGI not AI*

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 16 days ago

MALAYSIAN SME's Pinduoduo (PDD) Banned, Why? But consumers are sensitive to price

Pinduoduo (PDD) has NOT been banned in Malaysia as of September 2026.

Why are Malaysian SMEs angry? 

Examples of everyday goods that might sell locally for RM15–RM50, BUT selling at PDD for around RM2, including shipping.

Below is the simple logic:

A Malaysian SME:
SMEs often buy from factory→ imports → stores → sells → pays workers/rent/tax → delivers locally.

Pinduoduo (PDD):
factory → Pinduoduo → directly to Malaysian consumer.

Several costs have been removed. Customers buy at lowest price. HAPPPYYYYYY!

Tax issue:
Malaysia introduced a 10% Low Value Goods (LVG) sales tax from 1 January 2024 for imported goods valued at RM500 or below sold online. (BEST FOR CONSUMERS FOR SURE!)

Group buying/ team purchasing in PDD:
The buyer shares the deal with friends, family or social contacts, and more people join. So, I buy one for RM10, then share with people and if two or more people buy this together, then I get a cheaper price of RM7.

Downside:
Poor quality concerns (basically NO or weak QC)
Poor packaging
Long delivery time
Warranty issue
Misleading products not same as wat is advertised
Languages barriers
Less immediate customer service

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 17 days ago
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Jaecoo just hit a NEW world record: Car spoiled 5mins after pick up 💀

Normal???? Anyone can help?

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 19 days ago

Proton WIRA is using the wrong way to show its existence in 2026, samseng betul ni

Drive safe, kalau nak race pergi Sepang, kalau rushing, naik private jet

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 20 days ago

F1BahrainMY: 🅿️ parking ticket on Sale now, Shuttle Service, and transportation updates

Don’t forget, this is F1 Bahrain hosted in Malaysia just for the venue. Everything managed by THEM

After party DJ need to pay 💰
Parking need to pay 💰 TOO!
But at the price set by them

RM800+ Parking Spotted At PA1, While P17 Parking Is RM245!

Parking is limited - all visitors must have a valid parking pass to enter the venue vicinity.

One parking pass per customer, available on a first come, first served basis.

Plan your journey ahead!

Mmm.. the price for the food and beverages …🥴

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 21 days ago

HAZEinMY: Corruption is cancer. BUT Malaysian loves to offer help

Haze gets in your eyes. Air quality has reached its unhealthy level

Wat r the actions has been taken?
Cloud seeding?

Must be the wind problem 🌬️

"This is an environmental problem that affects many parties," Prabowo said 🥴

Malaysian minister has confirmed to help our neighbour, Indonesia

And where is the $$$$ comes from ??????

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 23 days ago

Millions from car plate auctions — so WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING? why our infrastructure is still FALLING APART?

Total Bid surpassed RM25 million in 2 days

Transport Mistry: the special-number-plate system was introduced in 2023.
RM110,069,150 had been collected.

Money all goes into Federal Consolidated Fund (meaning Country’s income/g@v budget lahhh) and only part of it used for people-oriented programmes (no details dunno wat the heck are these programmes)

JPJ collection / successful bids (approx.)
Year 2018
MALAYSIA - RM13.17m+

Year 2023
FF - RM34.296m
M_M - RM20.092m    

Year 2024
GOLD, FFF, EV, PETRA, MADANI - RM45–46m combined

Year 2025
VIPS, SIS, A_A, GM, FG, ANSARA - RM62–63m combined

Year 2026
FH, P_P, V_MY - RM36.6–38m so FAR......

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 25 days ago

HAZEinMY: Human Air Purifier - Proudly made in Malaysia

Breathing in fine particles PM2.5 is risking your lungs and body!

Please tell your parents and friends, just stay home!

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 26 days ago

We work from home. Najib does JAIL FROM HOME. If your boss asks why u wan to WFH, just show them this, confirm BOLEH jer....

More than 32 charges! OK Jerrrrrr.....

SRC International — RM42 million
7 charges: 1 abuse of power, 3 criminal breaches of trust (CBT), 3 money-laundering
Convicted on all 7.
Originally sentenced to 12 years + RM210m fine.
The sentence was reduced to 6 years + RM50m fine by the Pardons Board in 2024.

1MDB — RM2.3 billion
25 charges: 4 abuse-of-power charges + 21 money-laundering charges
Convicted on all 25 on 26 Dec 2025. Sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment + RM11.4 billion fine. The 15-year sentence is to begin after the SRC sentence. Najib is appealing.

RM27 million money-laundering charges
3 money-laundering charges connected to SRC
Charges dropped in June 2025 because of procedural delays. Prosecutors retained the right to bring them again.

SRC civil claim
Civil claim over losses and funds allegedly received
In March 2026, the High Court ordered Najib to pay about RM4.77 billion to SRC International, plus another RM120 million relating to funds that went into his account. This is a civil judgment, separate from his criminal convictions.

TODAY 2026: Malaysia's King granted Najib a conditional pardon allowing him to jail from home for the remaining 6 years if he pays RM50 million fine.

u/FreelancerOnDEMAND — 27 days ago