COMMENT | Ismail Sabri's crab mentality

COMMENT | If you want to see the crab mentality in action, just visit Putrajaya.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement about the importance of using only Bahasa Malaysia in the civil service, and in all international meetings, and foreign government correspondence, illustrates the selfish, harmful and destructive trait of some Malay politicians.

The Malays, with this crab mentality, have a jealous streak. They will never be satisfied if other Malaysians achieve their personal goals, be it languages, their studies, success in business, a stress-free lifestyle, sporting prowess, or their ability to overcome their inhibitions. The damage it caused has forced many Malaysians to abandon their ambitions, or leave Malaysia.

The crab mentality is...