Major Social Issues

What a way to start our new year 2009. The eve of new year was tainted with news of sex party raided in KL. News of mat rempits in the city breaching police blockades also captured some air time the next day. Yesterday, a gang of them seriously injured one of our policeman.

A few teenagers were interviewed and admitted that they were addicted to sex. Somehow, the pre-marital sex issue, baby dumping, mat rempit, drug abuse and other social ills are plaguing the Malays. I am not saying the other races do not have these problems, but the Malays cloud their numbers any day.

These social ills are painting a bleak future for the Malay kids. Statistically speaking, most of them lack education and would be rejected later in the job market (if they even finish their papers). Who will save these kids from more misery? It only takes a little bit of push until they adopt the life of crime. Forget the 2,000,000 sophisticated new voters whom UMNO are trying to woo for the next election. These problematic kids should be given a higher priority for the sake of human capital development.

For Mat Rempits, make them pay dearly. Launch a nation-wide campaign to clamp their activities down. Show no mercy. Penalize parents for blatant negligence and lack of supervision. Discipline is required, not mild counseling and mundane community service. Crack the whip.

What about the pre-marital sex and baby dumping problems?

Shocked by sexploit
Menace to Society
Teens addicted to sex

Menace To Society

Update 8/5/09: Tan Sri IGP proposes setting up rehab centers for Mat Rempit
Update 6/1: Mat Rempits beat up policeman

Putera UMNO's publicity stunt of embracing Mat Rempits has failed miserably. They've achieved training a small group to jump off an airplane with parachutes in the North Pole but unfortunately have failed in improving their economic and social positions. The coming of the new year 2009 was tainted by news of Mat Rempits evading police and creating havoc at road blocks. They are a menace to society. The bigger the group is, the more damage and carnage they demonstrate especially against innocent bystanders and road users. Even the police force has not been spared. Many have been caught not just for traffic violations and vandalism, but for alcohol and drug abuses.

Sadly, only the Malays are involved in this shameful activity. Whether this is a coincedence, no one knows. Many have theorized how this social phenomena had evolved, from poor economic background, the desire for adrenaline rushes to parental negligence. These youngsters risk their lives performing dangerous stunts, racing on the road like speed demons and have no respect for the law.

Obviously, these youngsters are an asset in terms of human capital given the small size of our country. With a strict regime and proper training, they could add value to businesses. If the government is truly interested in salvaging these youngsters and add value to their lives, it has to crack the whip on them with shock & awe. A massive nationwide campaign must be undertaken, not through counseling or talks, but with brute force in clamping down this unfortunate scenary of Malaysian streets. If we could be serious in enforcing the use of seat belts for rear passengers, surely we could conduct a more strategic campaign to eliminate this menace.

Failed campaign