“The trouble with Malaysia is that too many people like to tell others what the trouble with Malaysia is. This includes me of course.”

“The trouble with Malaysia is, we don't act like we have that kind of power.”

“The trouble with Malaysia is we are subconsciously trying to erase our past. The history beyond the prescribed narrative of The Alliance achieving Merdeka and Tunku calling out "Merdeka" seven times are often undiscussed - or worse, considered untrue and disrespectful - within the mainstream.”

“Words are like people, I think. Put too many of them too close together and they cause trouble.”

“The trouble with Malaysia, however, is that whenever someone criticises the administration of the country, argues against the government's policies, exposes wrongdoing, marches on the street in protest, ridicules government officials, questions accepted truths and sacred cows, or holds opinions outside of mainstream - in other words, exercises his basic right and responsibilities as a citizen - he is branded as unpatriotic, pro-opposition or, worse, asked to leave the country.”

“That's the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up. They forget.”