Monday, July 07, 2008

Malaysian Political Tango

How does one conclude an event a failure here just by the turnout and not the majority sentiments of Malaysians? Another supporter claims the rally was a gainless event here.

Take an independent poll and my bet is that majority would voice their frustrations against the present Government on the fuel price hikes and its implication on the typical simple Malaysian lifestyle while the elite Government leaders only had a 10% entertainment allowance cut which amounts to RM2-3K per Minister is "peanuts".

How does that sound for a Government who claims to champion the people of Malaysia? It's a shame!

Najib said the government would do whatever it could to ease the people’s burden and was now assessing the impact of the fuel price increase before introducing new measures.

Impact assessment should have been down way before price increase and removal of subsidies be made. This reflects the capability of the Badawi led Malaysian Government of today whom are beseiged with corruption, unpopular decisions and scandals which had rocked the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition real hard to the extent of a possible crumble come September 16 as claimed by Opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim.

What's in the dates we may ask? August 31 will be the downfall of the Opposition led Perak State Government as predicted by the former BN Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Tajol Rosli.

Looks like both the BN (or rather UMNO controlled) led Government is on one half of Middle Rocks while the Opposition is on the other and just waiting for the "big wave" coming to wash the other away.

Malaysians at large are waiting and watching the political events hitting the headlines off late, we will continue to suffer daily as the country development and economic growth takes a back seat while the Government leaders continue battling politics domestically.

Badawi was quick off the blocks to second the opinions of Malaysians here following the general sentiment of Malaysians here with The Star carrying out a poll which requires address and contacts of poll participants in here.

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