RM150, Responsibility, and the Question We’re Afraid to Ask
RM150, Responsibility, and the Question We’re Afraid to Ask RM150, Responsibility, and the Question We’re Afraid to Ask A reflection on priorities, youth responsibility, and the culture we are quietly normalising. RM150 per child. Not a fortune. Not a solution to poverty. Just a small hand extended—meant for schoolbooks, uniforms, shoes, and tools for learning. A simple gesture. A simple intention. So why does such a small amount raise such big questions? I’ve spoken directly to teachers—men and women on the front lines of education. Not hearsay. Not social media noise. Real conversations. And what they shared was sobering: The money meant for children often didn’t reach the children. It went into groceries—for the household Into fast food—KFC, dining out Into short holidays—especially for families with many children Let me be clear: some families truly struggle. Som...