Be and Be Seen, Mudah Lupa

In earlier days of my professional development, we are always reminded of "be and be seen"!

Till today my fellow trainees remember and practices that without hypocrisy i.e. saying one thing and doing another. 1 Malaysia was formulated albeit claims that it was copy of "One Israel" with a goal to preserve and enhance unity in diversity.

When it was launched, it sound real good and suddenly we had every organization including private companies had the 1 Malaysia logo on their promotions, campaigns, marketing and etc. which had the Prime Minister beaming in joy that his transformation plans are finally garnering support. Barisan Nasional component parties had all rallied behind this but there were the forces within the UMNO party and Malay based NGOs like Perkasa bandied against this idea while claiming for Malay rights (Ketuanan Melayu).

The fears of Ketuanan Melayu washing his 1 Malaysia dream was for real!

Critics and Opposition leaders came out blazing the PM on what his ideals are i.e. Ketuanan Melayu or 1 Malaysia. The silence, then the declaration of support for realization of 1 Malaysia dream emerged while his deputy was still pushing for Malay rights. In other words, the PM and DPM seem to be in disagreement to Malaysians but at least they seemed to maintain support from their party.

MCA and Gerakan came out firing salvos after salvos on Ketuanan Melayu but the Chinese community had already accepted that it was sheer "wayang". Every Malaysian had now known that for the elite group to stay in business and in power, their struggles would finally be dictated by the supreme UMNO leaders of in lay man terms "kow tow to UMNO".

We all know this was not the principles of Constitution on which the birth of Malaysia (Tanah Melayu or Malaya then) is based but in Boleh Land, interpretation of words seemed to be the rule of the day. Former PM Tun Dr Mahathir whom many claimed "nyanyuk" (senile) suddenly remembers about how Operasi Lalang started, Tanah Melayu was because of Malay domination when he had actually said 14 times during the infamous Lingam trial that he can't remember. Another wayang?

Back to present, Najib perhaps based on the recent by-election victories had grown a little big headed and forgot about his 1 Malaysia when he warned all Muslims that religious pluralism is unIslamic. Again, it displays the sincerity of commitment to establish 1 Malaysia and it's not a wonder anymore as to why the Islamic religious authorities are becoming bolder in their actions.

He now carries extra confidence that Barisan Nasional would retain the majority and govern the country after the next General Election that we Malaysians are finally seeing the true color of Najib whom had yet to cleanse himself from the accusation that he was involved with the Mongolian model, Altantuya murder.

Today, he reminded the UiTM students and alumni about the Government's part in providing them the education which had placed them in senior positions in Government and private sectors. Why need reminding? Melayu mudah lupa? (Malays forget easily?) Isn't it a fact that action speaks louder than words?

Actual truth, they tak mudah lupa till they campaign for the ruling Government as seen here.

1. Can a Government servant campaign in politics?
2. It's also a no brainer why education levels had gone down when teachers are summon from school to attend to such talks when they would be better educating the students in school!
3. Johor Education Department director Markom Giran however mudah lupa, it's not the Government who pays his salary but the innocent tax payers who sent their children the national level schools for education and this is what they obtain in return!
4. Any actions on Johor Education Department director Markom Giran PM and DPM? This is blatant abuse of power and tax payers monies??? Can MACC act instead of waiting for a report to be lodged since it involves a Government servant?

Well, I don't think all my fellow Malay brothers and sisters forget easily but it's easier for the corrupt to forget till it becomes a revelation by the Opposition. Till then, such will systematically kept close to their chest and fight hard for self economic purposes while using race and religion to remain in power.

Once their power had been restored by the "gullible" group of Malaysians, whom gets mesmerized by the pre-voting/election fanfare of Barisan Nasional of gifts, promises, new tarred roads, visits by leaders etc., they get into the mode of "mudah lupa rakyat" and go into their frenzy spending of tax payers money while setting aside a percentage.

A great example would be the "look like, sounds like" great RM36 billion Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project for the Klang Valley residents which have yet to go through EIA assessment but have been declared to kick-off in mid 2011. Such a classic example of bulldozing through projects.

Does the people and economy actually gain from this project? Higher possibility it's a NO answer, as this project would seem benefitting a certain elite organizations worthy to take note companies like MMC-Gamuda, YTL Land, Guocoland and Selangor Prop. With so much of assessment, feasibility study and planning to execute, wouldn't it be good to invest in the education of the children of Malaysia by addressing this issue of "600 schools in critically bad condition" first?

This remains a classic test of the 1 Malaysia concept of "Rakyat Didahulukan, Pencapaian Diutamakan"!

Or would the needs in facing the upcoming General Elections over rule the concept.

Once again, leaders have great responsibility to ensure "Be and Be Seen" to the Malaysians (especially the gullible ones) whom have voted you there.

Heineken's Champion League sponsor taglines goes "Drink Responsibly" which is absolute fabulous message while we would like to remind the BN Government, "Rule Responsibly" in your words and actions. Don't mudah lupa and don't play God!