And so it has been decided that the path Malaysia will take in its transition to become a better nation is a long-winded, scenic one. The circus surrounding Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy charge only goes to prove that Malaysia is destined to go the long, painful route to change and reforms.
As I was stuck in the massive traffic jams on the streets of KL brought about by the needless roadblocks (yet again) this morning, I thought about how patient we Malaysians are when faced with this drama that is so out of this world it is almost an insult to our intelligence. Yet there we were, stuck in a traffic jam, cursing in our hearts but patiently taking it all in. Not many nations in this world would be so obliging in its suffering in the face of difficult times.
There are big issues at stake. Real problems that affect real people. And yet the Barisan Nasional does not care. The Prime Minister is more concerned about attempting to degrade the honour of one man by using the word 'rogol' (rape) where it was uncalled for - rather than helping people deal with the economic hardships brought about by years of failed BN policies.
All the people want is a sign, some signs from the government that they understand our real concerns. That someone up there care about the difficulties we are facing. Our well-being is being threatened - by flawed policies, by inflation, by corruption. We are on the verge of a real crisis. The people are suffering. We do not want to be spectators of yet another politically-charged drama designed to degrade and dishonor a man, who seems to actually care about our problems. This man speaks our language. This man is articulating what we are not able to say. This is the man we want to lead our nation because he seems to be focused on the real issues - when all the government wants to do is to focus on him.
The events of this past few weeks - this orchestrated attacks on Anwar on all fronts - only does more to convince us that the powers-that-be are threatened by him and have to prevent him from taking over the nation come what may. It does nothing to convince us that the government are capable of leading us out of this storm that we are going to face with the impending economic crisis. It does little to reassure us that the government is really in control of the issues that really matter to us, the people. Indeed, it does give us a sense that no one is really in control here - that our leadership needs to get a grip of reality. They need to realise that change is in the air - it will happen. It can happen the easy way or the hard way but it will happen. They can choose to be a part of this change or they can resist it - but change will happen because the will of the people cannot be denied.
As it is, Anwar is the only man who is coming out of this entire episode with his moral integrity, leadership skills, courage and intelligence intact. This despite all the bruising attacks that has been thrown at him. Anwar's strength - if he stays strong and keeps his focus on the real issues - will change the destiny of this nation. And we look forward to that day.
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Nostradamus Quatrains on Malaysie
In the year of the great games started by the Greeks
Hosted by the nation of heavenly emperors of times before
In a land called Malaysie
Great turbulence and strife engulf
A land where a Genghis Khan’s Descendant was shred to bits
Blown by the winds to the heavenly clouds
Where the accused are finally crowned
Amid great trepidation and acrimony
Then arose among men of honor
A man of the faith of Mohammedans
Kings and Rulers let him reign
And a new nation was born
Great leaders bring forth divination and revelations
A land of many tribes divided was thus united
The color of men was blurred and lost
By great competition to give their best
Herein lies the destiny of men
Who showed the meaning of democracy and humanity
Religions and languages flourishes as times before
A land as peaceful as Shangri La
Malaysie, a stopping point of travelers must see
Back to the days of great Sultans and Rajas
Nations and men afar come to seek their wealth
Knowledge, trade and life flourishes as before
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no matter how loud we shout, they simply don't heart us.
they will only hear us during the election. after it, we will become the slave, they will be the master.
they thought all the country resources are belonged to them. and we are suppose to beg. however ironically, some malaysians believe so.
they all should be eliminated once and for all for the better of our loved country.
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