Malaysia: Absence of Choice

Mack Zulkifli at Brand New Malaysian writes about the irony of politicians and bureaucrats telling those hit by recent fuel price increases to “change their lifestyles.” Many politicos have drivers and government cars to ferry them around. “These people do not have to change their lifestyles. They can afford not to. But no, not us. Yes, dear sir, we have to change our lifestyles.”

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