11-23-2021, 07:51 PM
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In most civilized countries, the stick is more effective than the carrot.
In Europe, Japan and South Korea, for example, corrupt politicians are swiftly brought to trial, fined and jailed. In China, they receive a bullet to the back of the head, and the family is billed for the cost of the bullet.
But why do we in Malaysia reward divisive, racist, and corrupt politicians? What message does this send to our children and the general population?
Children will grow up thinking that stealing is all right. Adults will lose faith in the justice system.
Najib Abdul Razak has been convicted of criminal deeds although he is appealing against the conviction.
He has been found guilty on seven counts of criminal breach of trust, money laundering and abuse of power involving RM42 million in funds from former 1MDB unit SRC International. The court sentenced him to 12 years in jail and fined him RM210 million.
However, he has been allowed to act like a free man and, after 18 months, there is still no decision on his appeal. In other countries, the corrupt would be immediately jailed once sentenced.
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