Malaysia Boleh!
Ever since the former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad coined the war cry as a run up to the Kuala Lumpur edition of the XVI Commonwealth Games in 1998, the phrase have been the frequently used by many including foreigners whom likened it to the Japanese war cry of "Banzai".
When we look at it again, the phrase is definitely appropriate for use without boundaries and when I read the article "Can M'sia host the WCup? M'sia boleh", I told myself why not, since Malaysia would have a free ticket for their debut in the illustrious competition.
The in-flow of supporters from the teams is a tremendous spinner for Malaysian economy and promotion of this 365 days rain or shine country. Our tropical climate may prove unbearable for the visitors from the cooler countries.
Just imagine thousands of scantily clad female supporters dancing and prancing in the stadium stands, parks or entertainment outlets. Or the die-hard supporter clinging to a beer or liquor walking around the city areas. Of supporters with painted faces celebrating on the roads after their team victories and celebrating till the wee hours of the next morning.
Well, I would sincerely think that objections to this are aplenty considering a Muslim country like Malaysia where politicians clamour for power using religion and racial tones.
Can we imagine a local enforcement officer giving chase to a scantily clad female supporter with a towel to close up her body? Of the officers handing out teh tarik in exchange of beers?
I would expect individuals like Zulkifli Nordin, Datuk Nasir Safar, Datuk Ahmad Ismail, Datuk Reezal Merican Bin Naina Merican and not forgetting, Datuk Ibrahim Ali to conduct protest, road demonstrations, submission of memorandum etc. over the above!
Or on the extreme, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim would enforce that all foreigners must be able to speak Bahasa Malaysia when on Malaysian soil or else the locals would not reply!
The Local City Councils e.g. Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) will have to shut down popular attractions like Petaling Street and Bazaaria(s) for a month as FIFA would clamp down on "genuine fakes" replica jerseys.
On the celebration mode, , Azeez Rempit could have his Mat Rempits to to ride down the streets and blaring their "kap chai" horns in the same fashion as the Vuvuzela of South Africa.
I would think there woud be more positives then anything else until some of these wierdos comes up with something shocking in Malaysia Boleh fashion!
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