Previously, our Prime Minister has announced the Budget 2013 that youths who aged between 21 to 31, with an earning of below RM 3,000 will receive a rebate of RM 200 on smartphones, but only applicable for lower priced phones that ranged below RM500. Many complained that why on earth do they want to limit specific mobile series, where most IT intellects would rather buy something 'smarter'. On the other hand, some say that we Malaysians under this category should be thankful and stop complaining so much.
The fact is that some of them who are very supportive and thankful for the implementation of Budget 2013 are quite shallow, I should say. I am not saying that I am wise but I just don't get it that many do not see the rational behind these terms and conditions.
If RM 200 rebate is given, why do the government wants to specify limited smartphones? Because on average those who earn a salary below RM 3,000 couldn't afford to buy expensive smartphones? Well, so you mean they do not have savings all these years of working life or adulthood? Or you mean lower class people are only suitable to use a lower class of phones? If that's the case, why on earth would people spend unnecessary money on the so called smartphones where they can use the existing ones that they are having? People just don't see the logic that the statements could be argued.
I do not want to further debate on this topic because it's rather senseless. So after awhile, the PM has already made an announcement to cater the money for all smartphones which are available in the market, starting from the beginning to the ending of this year.
Afterall, you notice who are the ones that see the light? I doubt some will still be lingering in the darkness, or perhaps imagining a cloud of shiny lights somewhere.
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