Where is Malaysia heading?

Assalamu'alaikum wbt,

It is a wonder really, where is Malaysia heading. I've been chatting with some friends and again and again with different crowds, the topic of Malaysia's route to self-destruction comes up. Its crazy, really, if you look at the news in Malaysia'a newspapers. There's just so many problems, and yet the government is so busy at pursuing the developed country status ie Malaysia Maju 2020. It is crazy, seriously.

You have people "throwing" babies all over the place, the crime rate is not any better, corruption in politics and in law, youngsters are still quite illiterate in some places, you have illegal squatters all over the most "developed" city because they can't afford the houses, "murtad" cases are sprouting like mushrooms, racial tensions are high, drug abuse rates have never reduced, and yet, and yet, the government are chasing some stupid "developed country" title. What exactly is the form of development is the government looking for? High rise buildings, mega sales, shopping complexes, bombastic image?? when the people of the country itself are suffering, not happy, addicted to some stupid substances, restless and hedonistic???

Is this the kind of development the country wants??

Crazy!

Where is stability? Where are ethics and moral? Where are dignities and identity? Where is the pride and courage? Where are the leaders? Where are principles and discipline? Where's the peace? Where's the fun in learning? Where are communities? Where are the eastern manners and courtesy and beauty?

The government seem bent at acquiring only material gains. These will not satisfy any soul and with it, the country will have the Malaysia Maju title, but behind that pretty name, you will many many more problems, disintegration, and basically decay in the society.

There is no point in chasing a title, if the meaning of the tile is not there. It's like having a beautiful green, big, fragrant durian, but when you open it, and expect some sweets fruits inside, suddenly you're disappointed when inside it is empty. Turns out, it was not as beautiful as it looks. Beautiful on the outside but empty inside.

Wallahu'alam.