Existing is not Living

Living in poverty is a nightmare for many the world over, from India to North Korea and our neighbouring Indonesia, the very poor merely exist, not living. In Malaysia, there are still people who are trying to make ends meet and struggling for a bowl of rice everyday. This fact must not be denied by any quarters. And we mustn't compare ourselves with populous nations like India and Indonesia. Whilst TV3 did their rounds to show help and care are rendered to the poor, others may just be left there to fend for themselves. Lest we forget the rich in Malaysia are well taken care of. Maslow's theory is practically forgotten by many in the administration who are resigned to their procedural box. Only Politics can change things around and politicians are key players to uplifting the mere existence of the poor. No, I am not talking of living standards here. The very poor have none of that.