- K. Silaadass, June 5, 2018.
When our country is at war with a foreign country every citizen will volunteer to fight against the enemy. They do so because they love the country, they want to be part of the war against the common enemy. Every citizen looks upon his fellow citizen as being part of the fight against the common enemy. The bond that engulfs them knows no bounds in newfound friendship, they are not concerned with colour of the skin or race or religion. They only know, and acknowledge one thing: we are in a war against a common enemy. It follows, therefore, it is not unusual that, at the time of war, to strengthen our armed forces, and to assist our war efforts we will contribute to the war chest.
Our country is not engaged in any physical war with any country, but our country’s national debt exceeds trillion Ringgit which means, if we default in repayment or we are unable to fulfil our national obligation, our dignity will be at stake.
Consider an actual war where all Malaysians pool their resources to fight the common enemy and save our country. Similarly, look at the frightening national debt of trillion Ringgit. It is in fact a war, a war not with weapon, but a financial war which can ruin our country’s reputation. Who else can fight this economic war except the Malaysians?
It is with this in heart, to save our country there had been calls to create a trust so that Malaysians could contribute and clear the national debt. Responding to the Malaysians resolve to voluntarily to contribute, and be part of the solution, the Federal Government has set up a trust: HOPE FUND MALAYSIA (HFM). Malaysians are free to contribute.
The decision of Malaysians to contribute to HFM – to settle the national debt is a clear sign of a marvellous spirit that Malaysians are united to save the country, which came about from the voters decision on 9th May. And their love for Malaysia will never abate. Their will to safeguard Malaysia’s interest can never be questioned or challenged.
