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Malaysia as a nation turns 50 this year. In commemoration of 50 years of nationhood, there has never been a better time for Malaysians to reflect on the past and what the future holds in the next 50 years? Issues such as the rapid urbanization that is taking a toll on resources like land and housing are becoming critical by the day. Media Freedom and the right to information in a civil society are still in its infancy. What are the aspirations of today’s youths? Who or what do they look to and the ideas that will shape this country in the next 50 years? Are we heading in the right direction towards becoming a developed nation?

These are some of the pressing issues that our resource rich nation faces. The lack of accountability, transparency and honesty are key elements in any developed nations. Do we present a different image to the watching world when internally we ignore the grumblings and discontent of the people insofar as the problems faced by this country?

The issues above will lead to socio-economic problems. Competing demands on limited resources will lead to problems of quality education, public healthcare, urban settlers, squatters, youth development and crime. What do Malaysians have to do to increase the quality of life? Does the development of a country mean developing its physical infrastructure only? What should the Government do to remedy this malaise?