A victory for all Malaysians
The only reason that I was upset yesterday was that I had to travel before the final results for the sacred Malaysian General Election was known. Despite having to resort to feedbacks via sms while on the bus, of course amidst wild rumors of unrest in the country, and posting this entry right now on board Superstar Virgo with frustratingly slow internet connection, I am still unable to hold back my joy of tasting the victory with millions of Malaysians who have voted for a change.
The Ipoh Timor team of campaigners has convinced me that many are willing to go the extra mile for this change.There is still hope for our beloved nation.
yes, there is still hope for this nation. haven’t heard from you for ages, i hope you’re doing good.
as for me, i m finishing pupillage in a matter of weeks. soon to be called to the bar. catch up with you one of these days? let me know k.
yes we can!
indeed it’s a victory for all of us & finally an opportunity for changes in this nation. really look forward to see a new Malaysia
glad you’re safe and sound on board the cruise ship.
And so the Rakyat has spoken and given the non-incumbents an opportunity at government and servitude. I only hope that the Rakyat (as I am sure the ruling class will) will keep in mind (and heart) the following:-
i. Change is not achieved overnight (nor within one elected term or perhaps even two). The Rakyat must give whoever they have entrusted the appropriate amount of time to actualise the change. 5 years will not be enough to unwind a generation of misgivings and misleads. The Rakyat cannot be impatient.
ii. Change is painful. The elected must exhibit (very prominently and elaborately) a distinct government culture from the ruling class. A shot in the wounded area or even amputation of an infected limb may be part of the procedure for change. And it will be painful, even for the Rakyat (as change moves down the society through the state civil service (we didn’t win Federal) and the state stat bodies, right down to the local governments. We might lose a pound of flesh, with the hope that healing will yield new life.
iii. Change must be for the better. The Rakyat would not have voted for change if they didn’t think it will be for the better. So the better it must be. Fundamentally better, not just symptomatically. The Rakyat must see past the patchwork to identify and eventually acknowledge critical improvements in matter that matters e.g. healthcare, education and civil justice.
Point ii and iii can only be actualised over time. Hence, the Rakyat must allow point i to support the quest of point ii and iii.
Let’s hope the Rakyat will not forget why they voted for change 5 years from now.