After 23 years of suppression under the wily, outspoken and recalcitrant but smart Tun Dr. Mahathir, Malaysians were presented with a new breadth when Pak Lah took over.
Once in a political wilderness, he was chosen due to his lucky star, as the 3 “former future PMs” – one by one fell by the wayside, he did pretty well initially.
Dubbed as “Mr. Clean”, Malaysians (minus the UMNO politicians), thought a new hope had finally shone – cleansing Malaysia of its graft-tainted image. But alas, Pak Lah did no better. In fact worst.
The ray of hope turned the ray of nope.
Cronyism, nepotism and corruption were intensified. Family members, close friends and inner circles become filthy rich in an unreasonable spate of time.
Corruption crept everywhere throughout all levels of the administration, throughout all levels of the UMNO hierarchy.
Crimes increase alarmingly. Illegal immigrants can be seen everywhere.
Politicking becomes more intensified.
Backstabbing is the game of the day.
Tourists dropped. Investors shied away.
Prices of petrol and diesel went up. Prices of goods skyrocketed.
The rich becomes richer. The poor becomes poorer. The rakyat suffers more.
Though did not qualify to contest, Anwar presented a new ray of hope for Malaysians after the 12th general election in March.
It’s not that Anwar is better than Pak Lah or Dr M, but at least he provides a glimmer of hope.
It’s not that he could do away with all the ills that infect Malaysia’s politics for decades, but at least he provides an alternative – for the better or worst, only time will tell.
Come September 16, this little hope could glitter or diminish.
abROcadabRO @ http://just-mythots.blogspot.com
Friday, August 22, 2008
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