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The Tragedy Of The Person Who Makes Every Topic About Politics You know this person. Everyone knows this person. Every family has one. Every office has one. Every WhatsApp group definitely has one. No matter what the topic is, somehow, magically, impressively, and very annoyingly, everything becomes about politics . You say the weather is hot. They say, “This is because of government policy.” You say the price of chicken went up. They say, “This is why we must change the system.” You say the road got pothole. They say, “This is what happens when you vote wrongly.” You say you are tired. They say, “This country makes everyone tired.” Bro. I just said I didn’t sleep well. Not writing a manifesto. There is a special talent required to turn every single conversation into a political debate. It is actually impressive. You can talk about football, suddenly become about corruption. You talk about school, suddenly become about policy failure. You talk about traffic jam...

Why Malaysians Still Worship Political Dynasties Malaysia loves progress—as long as it comes with a familiar surname. New ideas are suspicious. Fresh faces are “not ready.” But a recycled family name? Ah yes, leadership material. Welcome to the political dynasty worship culture, where inheritance beats competence and legacy substitutes logic. In most professions, being someone’s child doesn’t qualify you for the job. In Malaysian politics, it’s practically an internship. A famous last name opens doors, microphones, party positions, and blind loyalty. Experience is optional. Track record negotiable. Bloodline? Mandatory. Supporters will swear it’s not worship. “It’s tradition.” “It’s proven leadership.” “The family understands politics.” Translation: We’re more comfortable with familiar disappointments than unfamiliar possibilities. Political dynasties thrive because Malaysians confuse nostalgia with stability. We romanticise the past, selectively forget the mess, an...