Ah! Are we looking at the possibility of a 3-party system? BN, PR and a Sabah/Sarawak coalition (SSC)?
If so, it will be more exciting times. BN on one side, PR on the other and SSC holding the balance of power.
Even after the many years of political union, East Malaysians do not feel that they are 'whole' with the West. Politics are still Peninsula-centric and the media talks of Malay this and Malay that while the natives of EM are completely ignored. As if they do not exist except during the GE period. Then, promptly forgotten, again.
Now, it is not that just West Malaysians are solely to be blamed. The setting up of immigration barriers to West Malaysians had played a significant part in alienating Westiest from the East. The irony is that blocking the influx of Westies have allowed the migration of non-Malaysians to their shores.
Affordable commuting transport between our two lands is another factor.
How many Westies have taken a trip to East Malaysia - for a holiday or for seeking business opportunities? The flow is mainly the other way round as EM youths make their way to Universities and other institutes of higher learning in the Peninsula.
In this context, I must say that, at least one good thing about Air Asia, is that this airline has bridged the gap between East and West by making their fares affordable to ordinary citizens.
Now, there is no reason not the travel and visit East Malaysia. Then, one can learn and begin to understand the frustrations of our fellow Malaysians in Sabah. Seeing the infulx of illegal immigrants "encouraged" by a despotic government and finally, being given MyKads. In this way, eroding the majority of KDMs in favour of non-Sabahans.
In Sarawak, natural resources are being raped for the benefit of a few. Natives are being chased out from their traditional lands. Do we in West Malaysia care?
Thus, this GE is God-sent. This is a power play opportunity by the East Malaysians to extract all that is fairly due to them after years and years of neglect and rape.
1. First, give BN the opportunity to prove that they can deliver what is fairly demanded. Not just talk and assurances but ACTUALLY DELIVER on the long time issues, specially in Sabah.
2. Set a definite deadline for the implementation AND completion of the issues.
3. After which, the ball goes to PR's court in a vote of no confidence in the BN government. Say, September 16?
4. Then, PR will be given a similar kind of deadline to fulfill all its promises to the people of East Malaysia.
THAT IS HOW EAST MALAYSIA SHOULD DEAL WITH THIS SITUATION AFTER YEARS OF "COLONIAL" RULE!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Perak MB, get on with the job, please
Although I feel that Nizar must know his home ground best, I think he should take the necessary steps to smooth out his relationship with the Royal House, quickly.
I find that the point that has not been stressed enough is that:-
Yes, he certainly made a mistake in protocol by not consulting the Royal House before acting on the transfer. I am sure the Royal House would be happy to allow for that, being new to the job. After all, it was the Sultan, who selected him for the job of MB.
So, humbly accept that. Apologise to the Sultan. Produce the evidence regarding the subordination of Jamry and re-request that he be transfered, soonest.
I am sure that is what he is doing but unfortunately, the procedure takes time to implement.
Let us be patient and wait.
I would say the same to YB Karpal Singh. He is a man in a huge hurry and overflowing with frustration, and now feel is in the position to correct all the many things wrong with the Malaysian system. But driving roughshod over all and sundry, and the Royalty is certainly not sundry, rather had been rather supportive, is not the way to go. By kicking up a fuss with the Royals will not speed up the corrective measures but actually impede it.
On the other hand, the Kelantan speech is another matter. RPK admitted as much. Further, we are all humans, including Royals, and do err. We look forward to him finding the earliest opportunity to correct the error and set the record straight.
Perak is in a showcase position. They have the opportunity to show that the PR formula works - the best man for the job not the majority party crony. Further, they do have a huge job to do. I visited Ipoh town, last December, after many, many years of absence. I was simply shocked by the ghost town that is Ipoh central today. Street lights were dim and hardly anyone walked the streets. All the shops and eating places were closed. It was almost like the movies. As dusk approach, a certain evil creeps into town and envelopes it, until dawn.
Unfortunately, even the day does not bring much to be happy about. The old grand shophouses are in need of a major makeover. The main bus station near the railway station reminded me of the Kajang/Seremban bus station in the early 1970s. Again, not that Stesen Pudu Raya was any much of an improvement, these days. Just that it is a dirty concrete surfaces, now, rather than oily, slimy pebbled surface, then. What an improvement DBKL made in 35 years! Of course, the perpetual traffic jam during the day, where you could walk faster between Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan than by car or bus.
Let's cut out the negative and look at the positives. Otherwise, we will mire in the mud and rut that BN has dragged the country into.
I find that the point that has not been stressed enough is that:-
Yes, he certainly made a mistake in protocol by not consulting the Royal House before acting on the transfer. I am sure the Royal House would be happy to allow for that, being new to the job. After all, it was the Sultan, who selected him for the job of MB.
So, humbly accept that. Apologise to the Sultan. Produce the evidence regarding the subordination of Jamry and re-request that he be transfered, soonest.
I am sure that is what he is doing but unfortunately, the procedure takes time to implement.
Let us be patient and wait.
I would say the same to YB Karpal Singh. He is a man in a huge hurry and overflowing with frustration, and now feel is in the position to correct all the many things wrong with the Malaysian system. But driving roughshod over all and sundry, and the Royalty is certainly not sundry, rather had been rather supportive, is not the way to go. By kicking up a fuss with the Royals will not speed up the corrective measures but actually impede it.
On the other hand, the Kelantan speech is another matter. RPK admitted as much. Further, we are all humans, including Royals, and do err. We look forward to him finding the earliest opportunity to correct the error and set the record straight.
Perak is in a showcase position. They have the opportunity to show that the PR formula works - the best man for the job not the majority party crony. Further, they do have a huge job to do. I visited Ipoh town, last December, after many, many years of absence. I was simply shocked by the ghost town that is Ipoh central today. Street lights were dim and hardly anyone walked the streets. All the shops and eating places were closed. It was almost like the movies. As dusk approach, a certain evil creeps into town and envelopes it, until dawn.
Unfortunately, even the day does not bring much to be happy about. The old grand shophouses are in need of a major makeover. The main bus station near the railway station reminded me of the Kajang/Seremban bus station in the early 1970s. Again, not that Stesen Pudu Raya was any much of an improvement, these days. Just that it is a dirty concrete surfaces, now, rather than oily, slimy pebbled surface, then. What an improvement DBKL made in 35 years! Of course, the perpetual traffic jam during the day, where you could walk faster between Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan than by car or bus.
Let's cut out the negative and look at the positives. Otherwise, we will mire in the mud and rut that BN has dragged the country into.
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