Let us give him a chance!

As expected the appointment of a non-Malaysian, the Chief executive of Aer Lingus Group PLC, Christoph R Mueller , a German national as chief executive officer-designate of Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS Newco) drew a mixed reaction. The comments from our former Primer Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir, was mere direct reflection of his patriotism and national pride but as a habitual reciprocation by opposition it is being diverted and attempted to become a debatable issue which surely will bring no benefits to ailing MAS.

From the present situation of our national carrier MAS, the reminiscence of the Japanese Giant , Nissan Motor, is ignited. Kwaishinsha Motor Cars Works founded in 1911 and later changed its name to the present Nissan Motor Company Ltd in 1934. During the financial crisis from 1995 to 1999 when the Company suffered continual losses for the last three years, against pride and dignity of most Japanese, the Company took a bold move by entering an alliance with Renault S.A. of France and formed the Renault-Nissan Alliance in March 1999. Subsequent to the said alliance, Renault sent his Chief Operating Officer, Carlos Ghosn to Japan overseeing and helping the embattled Nissan Motor Company Ltd. He was later named as the Chief Executive Officer of Nissan since June 2001 until today. Before his appointment, there had been 14 CEOs of Japanese and Carlos Ghosn is the first non-Japanese to be appointed. Though his appointment did create and cause unhappiness and uproar in the spirit of pride and dignity, the achievement and success have overshadowed the critics.

The appointment of non Malaysian as the chief executive officer had showed that Malaysia Government is serious and has taken a rare and bold step eliminating any political elements that may influence any decision to be taken later. The ongoing unhealthy sign of sarcasm and negative remarks will only stir up the emotion which won’t be good for every rakyat.