Of Sultan Selangor, PM and Rakyat Power
Reminds me of the “Kegemilangan Kesultanan Melaka” where when the Sultan speaks it is made. So, the Sultan of Selangor, the prince of people, spoke clear and loud. “Resign and bewarned not just Dato Z but all Datos’, that the title can be revoked.” Thus Dato Z of MPK has 10 days left but if it was me I would have resigned even before this.
Then, now the people are protesting asking for the “Istana” to be torn down. So what is a RM24K fine for somebody who can afford a RM6million “Istana”? Is it fair that the MPK goes around demolishing illegal extensions of the most other rakyat and spare this arrogant disrespectful indisciplined power crazy Dato’s “mahligai”? This is people power and why do you think they are powerful now? Why does the rakyat look more intelligent, more alert of the going ons? How did this start? Thanks to the paper even the journalism is better - they have more power and freedom and the people can voice their unhappiness better! This is the evolving Malaysia thanks to our present PM, Pak Lah.
This brings me to the 22 years of fist rule of our previous PM. Don’t get me wrong, I was a fan and he was my idol! What more he was from my prestigious school since primary, secondary and university! But 2 to 3 years before he stepped down he appears to become more incoherent and senile! It was also during that last 2-3 years that he made many last minute deals which were questionable - among which the “crooked” scenic bridge! Now his accusations are contradictory - how can he be prevented from complaining when that is exactly what he has been doing - complaining since he stepped down! And why is that? Simple, the present leadership is aimed to give the rakyat the power and responsibility! Thus the transparency! This is ultimately important if Malaysia is going to survive the globalisation. Is it so difficult to see that the present leadership is having the biggest burden to correct the fumble and discrepancy of the previous leadership. During those years nobody could speak or write anything about the leadership and no freedom of the press! Everybody was either put on a gag order, ISA or be numb and stupid! This over 22 years has created a community which accepted and swallowed everything good, bad and ugly and a group of crony businessmen bailed out consistently everytime they bankrupt. And it is this group of people, the cronies of the previous leadership that is now complaining.
Like what a friend told me recently; ” Now is better than before (the last 5-10years,I suppose), but we must unite and have voice so that we can continue to improve and at the same time be realistic about the goals. Don’t expect to see an overnight change but rather expect to see a more balanced, more empowered and more united Malaysian over a period of time.” I concur.
So what is the rakyat waiting for — now is the time to be part of history not as politicians but as interested and patriotic rakyat to fight for Malaysia, a better Malaysia in every way for every Malaysian.
Got semangat already or not? Care to comment?
October 28th, 2006 at 5:12 pm
As you say, Malaysia will take time but no more semangatlah! What happens when people like the Selangor Sultan ‘pops’? Who will then take over the good Sultan? We have got more idiotic polticians (who care only for position and money than the rakyat!) than good, sensible people in power!
Read malaysian today in the internet. you will find alot of stuff/ events/ stories which were once ‘pooh-poohed’ as gossip but has materialised
October 28th, 2006 at 5:43 pm
Sis, you burnt your candle out. Please don’t burn others also. Only hope can bring about actions and actions will bring about change. What ifs are question for those who are disinterested because it will by defaut generate a negative response usually.
Yes I agree, that many things that were once told to be gossips are now true and this is because of the differance in the leadership as I mentioned. 22 years of such a ruling can easily numb ones senses - imagine being in jail alone for 22 years. Thus there is a change! A positive change should be encouraged not otherwise. And like I mentioned before, we who are silent are as guilty as those who are sit in their political throne and make stupid judgements. Why? because silence usually means condoning an action and that is exactly what the previous PM said before. The only difference is that he forced many to be silent. The politicians come from the rakyat and moulded by the rakyat and the leader. If they change in nature and character it should be corrected — thus the need for media and oppositions, transparency and a progressive knowledgeable and patriotic rakyat. Patriotic to the country not the government!
What would happen if everybody were to pack and leave - there will be no change - and the sad story is no matter where one goes they will always be referred to their native country unless one gets a court order to change the place of birth to their present country.
Don’t take to heart! But this for everybody - the rakyat in general! You still have voice despite being overseas because the country is still yours — so vocalize and get yourself heard. You may have more ground as you are not living here. Maybe, you will never know till you try!
March 11th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
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