Malaysians and Free-markets

I have been to Waubebas' Akademi Merdeka, this is not an unbiased opinion. Malaysians don't yet understand free-markets and capitalism. We have a translucent wall, in our minds, which equates capitalism and Americanism. We want cheaper cars but we don't want foreign workers. We frequent McDonalds but we don't want free-trade agreements. We expect the most from home-grown companies but we reject privatisation of everything from healthcare to highways.

There is valid reasoning behind some of these contradictory viewpoints, but it always seems easier for us to reject non-intervention in the face of planned actions which more often than not, result in unplanned outcomes.

In response to:
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/opinion/wan-saiful-wan-jan/42688-dua-puluh-tahun-robohnya-tembok-berlin--rayakan-keranapan-sosialisme