Pemikir Malaysia

FMT shared an edited clip that did not do justice to PM's full response. Hear the full response below - he spoke the truth. Yes, the truth sucks, but it is what it is. He treated the student as an adult, and did not insult her intelligence. He did not shy away from the question or make false promises. 1. Meritocracy without fairness is a flawed concept. The gap between urban and rural schools means many students are at a disadvantage and cannot compete on a level playing field. 2. The best and brightest, regardless of race must be supported. All poor schools, regardless of whether they are SK, SJKT, or SJKC will be helped. This is a shift from previous policies, a first in Malaysia. 3. We cannot abolish the quota system without heavy backlash. PN will use this to stoke racial tensions, and this will ultimately bring greater detriment to the minorities themselves. I repeat, the truth sucks. But it must be spoken.