Malaysia:In the eye of the world.

1st May 1958

On the East Coast of Malaya,Malays have been engaged in business for quite a long time and it is more urgent now than ever before that these Malays should learn"know-how" of modern business,if they were to sucessfully compete with the others in the economic life of the country.There is where American capital with its modern outlook,which enables investors,labour and the country to benefit can play a useful role in helping the Malays.Furthermore,as (Rockefeller) himself had mentioned,British investment in Malaya is not meeting much competition and as a result has the monopoly in the Federation.For the sake of private enterprise,which really thrives on competition,and for the sake of British investment itself,it is necessary to introduce American capital in order to stimulate competition.Mr Rockefeller agreed with my contention.

The Reluctant Politician

The Late Tun Dr Ismail al-haj bin Datuk Abdul Rahman(Pic)

Former Acting Prime Minister(passed away in office)

Chapter:Positioning Malaya in The World,page:103

Private Library of the author

It was a statement of one our founding father of Malaysia,The late Tun Dr Ismail in 1958 when he was a Government representative in the United States.I came across to jot down about this particular issue for the sake of a young Malaysian.We are the youth who inherit the nation prosperity,integrity and vision 2020.For those who understand history,politics and business,they should know who Rockefeller was.He should know who Tun Dr Ismail was.They were the men who preach their words and fast desicion maker during their time.The late Rockefeller was one of the richest man in the world during his time.What I am trying to share here,If you believe that you can do,just do it.After 50 years of independent,I know some of Malay that stil have no confidence in their idea.I am not trying to be a philanotropist,but I feel that a responsibility to share my words.In reality,the NEP has developed our nation but we need to look forward.As a man who believe in human capital development,now is the time when young Malaysian should develop their labour of love.As a man who is originally from East Coast of Penisular Malaysia,I am confident with what I am doing now for the sake of greater future ahead.Allah is always with us.Worship Allah and believe in Muhammad(S.A.W).