What’s in a thought and what are ideas all about? The profound words of the philosopher echoes now, which is: “I think, therefore I am,” and suffice to say, it is our thought processes, our thinking that generates ideas.

This in simple, un-philosophical terms means, it is by thinking and when a person thinks that he or she is able to come up with ideas, ideas for a better life or to take us forward to embrace a brighter, progressive future.

But the onus here is on our thought-life. Therefore, for us to think positively and well it is important to master learning and teaching from the right sources in order for us to have healthy, wholesome and edifying thoughts.

Once the mind begins to absorb knowledge and information, it is turned into thoughts through the use of our intellect and from there a person is able to come up with ideas on how people in a society can move forward and benefit enormously.

This is why educational institutions, especially institutions of higher learning, think-tanks and research scholars and organizations are able to present policies and ideas for the development of a community or nation.

It is important not to stop the flow of ideas and therefore the Madani government must provide all the necessary resources for people who are interested not only in contributing to the production of rational thoughts but also brilliant ideas.

-THE MALAYSIA VOICE