Pakatan Raayat

The 3 opposition parties have taken the next logical step by forming Pakatan Raayat. Now, let us give them the opportunity to show that they are a true alternative political grouping to Barisan Nasional.

At the moment, it is cats, dogs and pigs of Animal Farm thrown in together heading towards a several common goals. These are goals that will take time to achieve and continue to implement. So long as they do not act separately as cats, dogs or pigs but as equal animals in the Farm, they should do well. And for the sake of our beloved country, we hope they do.

This is crucial as it appears that the other side has yet to come to terms with the changed environment. Their crony media are still acting as if nothing has changed. Government servants are yet to come to grips that there are new bosses in town. The rules at some states have changed and will continue to change ............ for the better, we hope.

A honeymoon of 100 days is optimistic to change ways that have existed for 38 years. The new brooms need to be sturdy and strong to sweep away all the filth & stench built up over the years. Maybe it is time for a new National Service callup. We have installed all those new brooms. These brooms cannot work on their own. Citizens with specialised expertise are needed to direct these brooms into the right nooks and cranies to clean out the rubbish.

Start with the 5 states. Declare a general callup for capable men & women to offer part of their time or all of it to help clean up the mess. Now, not only to clean the mess but redecorate so that foreign visitors may find us welcoming and are willing to invest and stay in our 'new' house. We will need nubile candidates who would go out and entice the world to our door.

Despite all her faults, YB Rafidah Aziz did a fine job. Emmulate her good points or even invite her to advise the marketing team. After all, she has gone back to be grandmother and have time on her hands. There is no shame is selecting the best talents we have, where ever or whoever they may be. So long as they are truly committed to a successful Malaysia.