I am proud to have a Malaysian background. However, the more and more I read about how smart the people leading Malaysia is, I am embarrassed. It has become a point that each time I see the face of a politician on TV or in the newspaper, I wonder if the politician knows what people really think of them.
Of course, not everyone shares my point of view. There are many people in Malaysia who will hang on every word politicians say because they want to be the recipient of projects. As you may or may not know, the Malaysian government has a glowing reputation of buying things at very high prices. Don't believe me? Why not read this beautiful article by Marina Mahathir at the Star Online.
When will the Malaysian public finally say enough is enough?
Pakatan seems to be doing well managing the economics of its states. Something that BN has failed to do during its time. Will Pakatan get the opportunity to run the country? I hope so.
But I also fear that BN might create chaos should they lose in the next election. Many people from BN have publicly threatened about the recurrence of May 13, 1969 should BN lose the next election. Their instilling fear into the public because their afraid that they might actually lose the next election. Their not worried about serving the people, their scared of losing their "under the table" stream of income.
Wan to see a humble leader? Look at the leader of the Kelantan or Penang state? They travel and live modestly, unlike the leaders of the other BN controlled state. How's that for comparison?
I am not saying its wrong to be rich. It's okay to be rich if you work hard. It's not okay to be rich from utter bribery.
Read Marina Mahathir's article at the Star Online, you'll know the truth.
