Understand how politicians make money is the key

Getting into the “business” of Malaysian politicians is probably one of the most feasible and lucrative propositions in the world today. 

The risk of losing one’s money is very minimal, but the return can be enormous. No wonder there are so many struggling to get into this business.

I remember the former Rompin MP left behind more than RM2 billion fortunes after his untimely death. Yesterday, I read Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor has almost a billion in wealth in his possession. 

If we casually look around us, the opulence among politicians, past and present, are quite obvious. Just in case we lose count, one billion is one thousand million.

However, I am not implying that all politicians are ipso facto corrupt. What I am asking is for the world’s renowned business schools to do a study of Malaysian politicians.

As I see it, surely the future is not just on technology and artificial intelligence. Surely there are lots of money that can be made out of businesses that politicians are indulged in.

First, business schools must study the major attributes of politicians. Which innate qualities have made them so successful in accumulating wealth?

Second, the schools must study the businesses and investments of Malaysian politicians. Why are they so lucrative and successful?

You see, I am accusing no one of corruption or abuse of power. I am accusing no one of any complicity in any dealing involving the government of Malaysia. I only urge that the world’s famous business schools do some studies of Malaysian politicians and the businesses they are involved in.

I believe if we truly want to understand reform, transparency and good governance, we must understand how politicians make money in Malaysia. - Mkini