The recent spate of baby-dumping reveals a stark cruelty in the hearts of some Malaysians.After 53 years of independence from the so-called immoral westerners , we are faced with an inhuman society that is supposed to be more compassionate .What have gone wrong with Malaysians ?
First and foremost , the onslaught of materialism and modernization on Malaysian society is showing its ugly symptoms.Negative values such as hedonism and fornication have eroded our societal moral and spiritual foundation.Consequently , new born babies are no longer perceived as gifts from God .
Our educational system pays too much emphasis on mere academic achievement. Subjects like religion , moral education or Civics are often used to teach examination subjects . Schools are evaluated mainly on how many As have been scored by the students .In short , our system produces learned humans but not morally-upright beings !
Equally neglected is our family system.Gone are the days when family members have their meals together.Now each goes their own ways and in over-urbanized cities , homes have become houses , families become motels !
Thus , our educational system needs a comprehensive overhaul . Moral and spiritual values must not be neglected.What is the point of becoming an developed nation when Malaysians can't even treasure or appreciate their own flesh and blood ?In our quest to be an advanced country by the year 2020 ,let us ensure that our beloved country still remains as masyarakat penyayang or loving society for indeed a nation without a conscience is just like a body without a soul !
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