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> Quota system kills

Thank you, Datuk Halimah Mohd Said, for explaining the matter of Malay envy, starting from the New Economy Policy of the post-Merdeka government. Older people have seen the benefits of learning with all races. Nowadays, the quota system kills good brains and brilliant students. If we want superior class citizens, all Malaysians must be given equal treatment. – STRaj

> More mega projects

In addition to the KXP AirportCity and other mega projects planned for Kedah, a mega port in Yan and a world-class football stadium in Sungei Petani should also be constructed. Hidup Kedah! – wym

> Bumper price too

All durian lovers, please abstain from buying the King of Fruits while awaiting a bumper crop. Durian prices have been escalating because of great demand both locally and overseas. Despite bumper harvests, growers never seem to reduce prices for the benefit of those who regularly buy their fruits. Guess it’s just about getting more profits!

> KTMB and ECRL

Government should allocate more financial resources to upgrade KTMB infrastructure along the east coast. KTMB could be part of an integrated transport system with the East Coast Rail Link.

> Red card for referee

Investigate the referee who uttered racially discriminatory words on foreign players. Who is he to condemn the presence of foreign players in our league when the national football body, FAM, is trying to uplift our declining standards? We can do without him and his degrading and unprofessional behaviour.

> Malaysians abroad

Malaysians living overseas are willing to work in restaurants there but not in their own country. Why? Why must we still depend on foreign workers to do this work?

> Back to the past

Under Bank Simpanan Nasional’s latest ruling, a thumbprint is needed for cash withdrawals for any amount. Is this moving forward or backwards, BSN? – BG, KL

> Invest rather than lend

The Belt and Road Initiative is a good game plan, but sadly it looks like a front for economic colonisation. China should uphold its integrity by converting all the loans into investments. – Prof (B)