Are You Listening?
After the conclusion of the Permatang Pauh by election last Tuesday, I feel like I have to write something here – not as supporter of anybody but as a responsible Malaysian citizen. Firstly, congratulations to former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim for his victory. This victory is very much personal to Anwar because it is supposed to mark his comeback into Malaysian political scene. However, it is not really a victory when you managed to do something that people have already expected you to do. Say for example, people know that you would get full marks in your additional maths examination, by getting that full mark means nothing more than eating a cake with a fork. Having said that, winning the by election is still a success by any standard.
Secondly, the by election results showed us that at least the opposition still have a chance of winning an election. Some of you might not agree with me, but I still believe that if the government can rig election results, why would they let the oppositions win five states? Call me naïve but I am entitled to my own set of believes. And isn’t it weird that when the oppositions win the election, none of them alleged the ruling party of interfering with democratic process. All the talk about phantom voters is suddenly dead.
Third, with weak leaders comes weak government and this is what have to deal with right now. Malaysia is currently being led by a leader with lack of vision on how to propel this country to the next level. For the first time since the independence, this country is losing direction and running mad like a runaway train. Weak governments are government that is highly inconsistent – saying one thing but doing otherwise, making one big policy decision before reversing its decision thirty seconds later.
Fourth, inconsistent government signals uncertainty in the economy. This will drive away potential foreign investors into the country. When the country should be focusing on tackling the economy in this trying time, our politicians – so-called leaders – are busy politicking. People are suffering because their disposable income lesser than before. Hence, they will buy less due to decreasing purchasing power. Consumer demand will slow down, the industry will reduce supply. As a result, the economic output will be reduced and the economy will contract. Foreign investors will pull out their funds and what we will have is an economic recession. The RAKYAT is suffering, but again the leaders are still busy saving their own asses and achieving their political dreams.
Fifth, with Anwar Ibrahim keep on talking about toppling the ruling party, the economy became more and more uncertainty. Investors are afraid of uncertainty because it affects the way they do business. If Anwar Ibrahim really loves his country like he says he is, he would not do this to Malaysia. He would not even try to cause continuous uncertainty in the country, which is already bad enough with a wobbly government.
Sixth, Prime Minister Abdullah is now tainted with image of being incompetent. Deputy Najib is tainted with alleged sex and murder scandal. Former Deputy Anwar is tainted with alleged sexual misconduct. The way I see it, the three of them should just step aside, clean up their mess and live their life as a responsible Malaysian citizen. Just take a bow, call it a day and leave the political scene because I personally have had enough with all these dramas. And I assume Malaysians too are becoming sick of all these.
Finally, what we want is a government that can help the RAKYAT. A government that is efficient at doing their job. A government that always have the RAKYAT’s best interests at heart. A government that is competent, consistent and accountable in all of their actions.
Secondly, the by election results showed us that at least the opposition still have a chance of winning an election. Some of you might not agree with me, but I still believe that if the government can rig election results, why would they let the oppositions win five states? Call me naïve but I am entitled to my own set of believes. And isn’t it weird that when the oppositions win the election, none of them alleged the ruling party of interfering with democratic process. All the talk about phantom voters is suddenly dead.
Third, with weak leaders comes weak government and this is what have to deal with right now. Malaysia is currently being led by a leader with lack of vision on how to propel this country to the next level. For the first time since the independence, this country is losing direction and running mad like a runaway train. Weak governments are government that is highly inconsistent – saying one thing but doing otherwise, making one big policy decision before reversing its decision thirty seconds later.
Fourth, inconsistent government signals uncertainty in the economy. This will drive away potential foreign investors into the country. When the country should be focusing on tackling the economy in this trying time, our politicians – so-called leaders – are busy politicking. People are suffering because their disposable income lesser than before. Hence, they will buy less due to decreasing purchasing power. Consumer demand will slow down, the industry will reduce supply. As a result, the economic output will be reduced and the economy will contract. Foreign investors will pull out their funds and what we will have is an economic recession. The RAKYAT is suffering, but again the leaders are still busy saving their own asses and achieving their political dreams.
Fifth, with Anwar Ibrahim keep on talking about toppling the ruling party, the economy became more and more uncertainty. Investors are afraid of uncertainty because it affects the way they do business. If Anwar Ibrahim really loves his country like he says he is, he would not do this to Malaysia. He would not even try to cause continuous uncertainty in the country, which is already bad enough with a wobbly government.
Sixth, Prime Minister Abdullah is now tainted with image of being incompetent. Deputy Najib is tainted with alleged sex and murder scandal. Former Deputy Anwar is tainted with alleged sexual misconduct. The way I see it, the three of them should just step aside, clean up their mess and live their life as a responsible Malaysian citizen. Just take a bow, call it a day and leave the political scene because I personally have had enough with all these dramas. And I assume Malaysians too are becoming sick of all these.
Finally, what we want is a government that can help the RAKYAT. A government that is efficient at doing their job. A government that always have the RAKYAT’s best interests at heart. A government that is competent, consistent and accountable in all of their actions.
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