THE GLOBAL TOURIST - "his visits overseas have largely been ignored, with no real support for his views from the global community"

 Here is an article by G. Mohamad.

(I dont know him, I just received this from someone else. Thank you). 
These are very perceptive observations by G. Mohamad about the Global Tourist.  
I know for quite certain that these views are shared by many other people. 
I have first extracted some points (and adapted them a little). 
The rest of the article follows.

• Instead of focusing on fixing the country’s pressing issues—such as corruption, debt, and economic stagnation— the 'Global Tourist' spends more time trying to project an image of international importance abroad
  
• his visits overseas have largely been ignored, with no real support for his views from the global community'
• These foreign trips seem more like an attempt to create an image of leadership glory
• just filling a seat at international gatherings, without any meaningful influence on the discussions
• more a token figure than a serious player on the world stage
• sharp contrast between his "Global Tourist" international image and the everyday struggles of the people at home 
• claims to have secured billions in investments during his trips abroad have not turned into any real results
  
• these promises are nothing more than empty boasts
• gap between the Global Tourist's self-image as a global leader and the harsh reality of the country's economic and political troubles is glaring
• foreign trips often result in nothing more than polite exchanges with no real commitment to his cause
• no major Arab or Muslim country seems to care much about his stance
• his Global Tourist role is more about impressing the domestic audience, than building meaningful global alliances.

 

Here is the full article by G Mohamad:

 
The Global Tourist's world tours that change nothing
By G. Mohamad

The constant travel around the world, claiming to support the Palestinian cause and backing Hamas, raises doubts about the real impact of his actions.

Despite attending high-profile events like the Arab Muslim Summit in Riyadh, APEC Summit in Peru, and the G20 Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; his presence has largely been ignored, with no real support for his views from the global community.

These trips seem more like an attempt to create an image of leadership glory, rather than actually making a difference.

His participation in these events often feels like he’s just filling a seat, without any meaningful influence on the discussions.

For all the attention he gets in the media, he’s seen more as a token figure than a serious player on the world stage.

At home, the Global Tourist is praised by a local media that presents him as a hero, but this image doesn’t match the reality of the country's many issues.

While he portrays himself as an advocate for Palestine and a global leader, his own country is facing serious issues.

The country is burdened with a trillion in debt, struggling with corruption, rising living costs, and stagnant wages.

These issues create a sharp contrast between his ("Happy Grasshopper") international image and the everyday struggles of the people at home.

His claims to have secured billions in investments during his trips abroad have not turned into any real results, leaving many to question whether these promises are nothing more than empty boasts.

His focus on international matters like Palestine —  doesn’t seem to resonate with those who matter most, namely the Arab and Muslim nations.

His diplomatic visits often result in nothing more than polite exchanges with no real commitment to his cause.

The truth is, no major Arab or Muslim country seems to care much about his stance, suggesting that his global tourism role is more about impressing a domestic audience, than building meaningful global alliances.

The Global Tourist's rhetoric of global leadership and support for Palestine also rings hollow when compared to the challenges faced by the people at home.

Instead of focusing on fixing the country’s pressing issues—such as corruption, debt, and economic stagnation—he spends more time trying to project an image of international importance.

His promises of investment during his diplomatic trips have so far failed to produce any real change for the country.

These trips also seem less about benefiting the country and more about boosting his own image.

The gap between the Global Tourists self-image as a global leader and the harsh reality of the country's economic and political troubles is glaring.

His focus on international issues has not translated into solutions for the problems the country faces daily.

Instead of addressing the country’s pressing needs, he seems more interested in projecting a heroic image on the global stage.

His Global Tourism will remain little more than empty gestures, doing little to help the country's own difficulties.

*G. MOHAMAD – Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Malay Professionals Organisation. 

MY COMMENTS 

• In the military it is called  AWOL or Away Without Leave.  
• Absconding from your post and ignoring your responsibilities and duties. 
• In the military going AWOL is a serious offence. 
• You can be punished with jail, being demoted or getting kicked out.

They have become nothing more than makan angin tours. The crazy thing I notice is some of these visits are far too long - six days here, four days there. What for? 

And the Global Tourist has visited some countries FOUR times and FIVE times !!

And now they are running out of major countries to visit. Visit Bangladesh for what? 

The following is from Wikipedia, it could be outdated.

• in under two years the Global Tourist has made 37 international trips to 27 nations
• One (1) visit : Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Germany, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, India, Russia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Peru, Brazil
• Two (2) visits : Turkey, United States, Japan, Laos, Egypt
• Three (3) visits : Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, China
• Four (4) visits : Thailand
• Five (5) visits : Saudi Arabia

Four visits to Thailand? 
Five visits to Saudi Arabia?  
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan? 

So how many billions of investments are coming from Genghiskhanistan?

Maybe he cannot take the pressure of reading all those files in the office. Plus he does not understand many things - he never had a good education and he is no technocrat. it has been like that for a very long time. He quotes this book and that book but I doubt he reads books from cover to cover. 

So those foreign trips are an escape from reading all those files at the office. According to the United Nations, there are 195 countries in the world.  Among them Botswana, Lesotho, Guinea Bissau, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga.  

              Chief Hungkadungka may be willing to invest billions, create high paying jobs.

The Peter Principle states that an employee continues to receive promotions to work in higher ranks up to that point where he reaches a level of incompetence. In simple terms, the higher the hierarchy ladder an individual goes, the more likely he is to fail in his new position.

The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of MMKtT.