Solving Malay Youths problems

It is undisputed that the Malay in Malaysia indeed known as the race with problems. Often we were shown of shameful statistic 'achievement' of the Malay. Allegedly the Malays were heavily involved in social phenomenon such as mat rempit, loafing, drug addiction, skipping school and also extra-marital sex.

Various steps have been taken to overcome the problem. Public forums and discussions were organized to find the best formula to handle the problems. Many conclusions were drawn, however the problem became more aggravated. We do not see any signs that the problem can be worked out in short time, or at least minimised. Every-day, if we read the newspapers and watch tv, this social phenomenon built up seriously and worrying.

This Muslim Malay should have shown ideal example to other races. They should have realistically typify how a person undergoing life in a better, civilised, and useful way for the country. We admit the snowballing and complex modern age challenge. It is not easy for the young, especially who live in large cities, to manage all the challenges positively.

They need to be supplied with balanced and perfect education. They should be alerted that this life will be more meaningful if we also contribute for the well-being of others. Happiness should be shared with and we should not just fold up our arms at the suffering of others.

Do not let our children thingking of only about themselve and grabbing all for the pleasure of oneselves. Education institution, starting from pre-school should fertilize good qualities, such as easy offer assistance to those in need, without greed, mutually helping each other and form team work culture. Such as parent in family, teacher should also typify to students, since early on, to instil noble character to be quite concerned about other people's affair. Hence, overall we must re-evaluate our education system so that it could help solve a host of problems which befell our children, in particular the Malays.

Ahmad Lutfi