Anyway, I just heard on the news this morning that the "Malaysian Government is going to issue out an explanation on why they needed to increase the fuel price drastically (or otherwise, cut the subsidy)." Or something like that.
I'm also sure that sooner or later the subsidy would have to go. I think they should have provided explaination BEFORE they decided to increase the fuel price. I'm sure that this is not an overnight decision and should have been deliberated months back. Sure, the fuel price increase in the past the Malaysians have been gritting their teeth and keeping quiet. Why? Because its just a RM0.10 - 0.20 increase. Not a whopping 40% increase overnight. They should not have told Malaysians "Fuel increase? What got meh? Maybe? Maybe not? No Lah where got. Should have but minimal? Dunoo leh"
At least if they had gone through the explanation and announcement before they imminently increase it, people would not have such adverse reactions to it. At least the Government could hear what the people had to say first, although anyway they are going to increase it. At least the Government could decide, react and gauge what the people's reaction to the Government's action. I'm not saying that had the Government discussed this with the public earlier, there wont be any adverse reactions. There will still be protests and all, but at least the public is informed on WHY they had to do it in the first place. How would you like it if boss informs you the last minute that your salary will be cut by 40% TOMORROW. The public has no time to react and make changes for this announcement. Thus they will revolt. Throw angry protest. Growl. Hurl cars. Hulk. Heh. Digressed.
One thing I can gather from the Governments decision to release the information last minute is to avoid hoarding. Like the rice issue (were you one of them people who went and bought every sack of rice available in the store.. hmmm?? I didnt). Everyone will comically start going into EVERY supermarket and buy up all the tin food available and drain every petrol station available in Malaysia before the fuel price hike. But if the Government gives good and valid reasons for the fuel increase as well as measures they are doing to contain the prices of goods to control the public, my guess is that, yes there will still be hoarding, but not to a frenzied state. At least the public will know that the Government is looking at their best interest.
Generally, as I see it (on the blogs.. and other peoples opinion) is that they feel the Government's decision is not in the public's interest. See, one thing is for certain, communication is the key for good management. So should it be the same with the Government? Yes? No?
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