Image as seen on the wall of National Museum Kuala Lumpur.
1. No, Im not talking about the recent World Cup Soccer. While I too, enjoyed some of the matches, especially when it involved the Argentinians, Spanish, and Brazilians, overall, I must admit that unlike golf, where complete silence is the norm, football must not be transformed into a 'silence event'. Thus the decision to not to bar the local musical instrument from the stadium viccinity was, to me, correct, and commendable.
2. I prefer to look at the recent subsidy cuts by the Government as a tool to change the mindset of the mass. Politically, the reasons for the cuts were just and fine: that two-thirds of those who benefited most were from the high and middle-income groups; that 70 per cent of LPG users were businesses; and that the sugar subsidy was mainly enjoyed by industries (notwithstanding the fact that more than 1.4 million Malaysians are diabetic).
The only thing that I feel should be observed and duly considered by the Government (I strongly feel the Government knows about this) is the fact that there must be a quick result that the people can see and perhaps appreciate the Government's measure. Give them something that they can look, feel and enjoy. Mention about 'long-term' later, at the Cabinet level, or State Legislative Council. Talk about it when giving speeches in official and non-official events and functions. However, as far as change management is concerned, the Government should also think about quick results that can be witnessed by the people at large. It may not be that big. But it sure gives an impact.
The only thing that I feel should be observed and duly considered by the Government (I strongly feel the Government knows about this) is the fact that there must be a quick result that the people can see and perhaps appreciate the Government's measure. Give them something that they can look, feel and enjoy. Mention about 'long-term' later, at the Cabinet level, or State Legislative Council. Talk about it when giving speeches in official and non-official events and functions. However, as far as change management is concerned, the Government should also think about quick results that can be witnessed by the people at large. It may not be that big. But it sure gives an impact.
