This brings about to my mind the reality of things. Much have been said about oil prices, fuel prices but everybody seems to forget the inflationary effect that it has on a nation. In Malaysia, there has been much talks about the need to reduce fuel prices but how do you do it when the prices of the basic product is too high? By way of subsidies? This, I believe, will create a false sense of security. Yes, with subsidies the prices can go low but this does not really address the real problem which is the artificial inflation being caused by a bunch of greedy people.

THen again, we have talks about alternative means of energy. Funny how this always comes about when there is a crisis and goes on the backburner when the crisis disappear. For once I hope these prophets of alternative energy will walk the talk instead of talking cock when there is such a crisis. In the usual time honored tradition, these bringers of alternative energies will come forth to the government to present their case, get grants and then, that would be the last we hear of them. Might be because they are too busy polishing the new CLK that they bought with the grant.

In perspective, look at Saudi Arabia. A gallon of petrol (about 3.8 litres) is abut 45 US cents. Are the people there happy? Go to my blog and read the AP story that I chanced upon a few days ago. I kinda like what the old man… so what if fuel is cheap? what can you do with fuel.

Australia, just as Malaysia, are both equally blessed with talented people, whom I believe can present solutions to the problems that are facing us just right now. If only the governments of our respective country could sift between the chaff and the wheat, I believe they can do much good for the people.

Furthermore, I just cannot stomach any promises of a magical formula to solve our problems when the basic product is priced too high. I am against subsidies simply because it provides too much of a comfort zone and the environment created would be artificial. It is time for the government to open their eyes and decide, with the advise of those in the know, not those whom they know, what is best for the people. Cheers from Malaysia 101.