An article from Ti Lian Ker's Blog
I observed with interest the recent developments in our political sphere. Everything seems to be moving in circles like a circus? People , politicians and now the royalties are not spared the dust, mud and pebbles.
Malaysians are proud in their claim that we have successfully maintained harmony , unity and tolerance despite having a multi-racial , multi-religious and multi-culture society. Is it truly so? In actual fact we are a society very divided by race, culture and religion and we have a tradition of sweeping problems and issues under the carpet in the name of "sensitivity".
And aspiring or budding politicians will resort to the race card or cultural card. If the Queen and King failed, then they will resort to the Ace i.e. the Religious card. There's always a ready political market sentiment for these three potentially explosive issues.
I observed with interest the recent developments in our political sphere. Everything seems to be moving in circles like a circus? People , politicians and now the royalties are not spared the dust, mud and pebbles.
Malaysians are proud in their claim that we have successfully maintained harmony , unity and tolerance despite having a multi-racial , multi-religious and multi-culture society. Is it truly so? In actual fact we are a society very divided by race, culture and religion and we have a tradition of sweeping problems and issues under the carpet in the name of "sensitivity".
And aspiring or budding politicians will resort to the race card or cultural card. If the Queen and King failed, then they will resort to the Ace i.e. the Religious card. There's always a ready political market sentiment for these three potentially explosive issues.
How much longer can we sweep conflicts , problems and issues under the carpet before the said carpet cannot contain anymore dirt, debris and rubbish? When will it be the right time to remove the carpet and clean and tidy up? How much longer must we rely on unconscionable provisions of the law to perpetuate our power? When can we truly be proud of a multi-racial existence with a civil society committed to the national interest and allowing the rule of law to prevail?
The fact is Malaysians under the colonial rule had been traditionally divided and segregated. The divide and rule principle had been perpetuated by UMNO under the umbrella of Alliance and it's successor, the Barisan Nasional. Maybe it is about time that Barisan Nasional allow a united multi-racial wing similar to UMNO Youth that can help transform or inculcate a multi-racial spirit and soul in our political environment that is now being infested with chauvinists, extremists and fanatics.
I disagree with the antics of Khairy Jamaluddin in calling for drastic actions and resorting to provocative statements like " I give my youth members full permission to do whatever they want to uphold the dignity of the Sultan". No one is above the law and UMNO youth cannot do whatever they want.
I also disagree with the demonstrations or illegal gathering led by former Selangor Menteri Besar , Dato Seri Mohd Khir Toyo and several UMNO Youth leaders at the residence of DAP Chairman Karpal Singh in Jalan Utama yesterday.
The rule of law must be allowed to prevail or take its course. If Karpal Singh had committed any illegal act or acts , let the Police make their investigations and the Attorney General decide the next course of legal action. UMNO Youth must set a good example of respecting the rule of law and showing due respect and confidence to our legal or constitutional institutions.
Coincidentally, Khairy and Khir Toyo are both aspiring to be the UMNO Youth Chairman. Are they being melodramatic or over dramatic? Under the circumstances, my vote will be for the next candidate Mukhriz for his ability to maintain his 'cool' and not to succumb to political antics or drama. Yet he's able to show his leadership.
Gone are the days where UMNO Youths shout or scream and dictated the rule of the day. Gone are the days where UMNO Youths can dictate the rule and policy of the day. It is time for us to take stock for we must not forget that our rakyat and voters today are wiser , smarter and able...
They are not going to be bullied. They are not going to be cowed by intimidation. They do not condone illegal demonstrations. They will just vote the other way.....
time for UMNO Youth to take stock...remember the keris??
The fact is Malaysians under the colonial rule had been traditionally divided and segregated. The divide and rule principle had been perpetuated by UMNO under the umbrella of Alliance and it's successor, the Barisan Nasional. Maybe it is about time that Barisan Nasional allow a united multi-racial wing similar to UMNO Youth that can help transform or inculcate a multi-racial spirit and soul in our political environment that is now being infested with chauvinists, extremists and fanatics.
I disagree with the antics of Khairy Jamaluddin in calling for drastic actions and resorting to provocative statements like " I give my youth members full permission to do whatever they want to uphold the dignity of the Sultan". No one is above the law and UMNO youth cannot do whatever they want.
I also disagree with the demonstrations or illegal gathering led by former Selangor Menteri Besar , Dato Seri Mohd Khir Toyo and several UMNO Youth leaders at the residence of DAP Chairman Karpal Singh in Jalan Utama yesterday.
The rule of law must be allowed to prevail or take its course. If Karpal Singh had committed any illegal act or acts , let the Police make their investigations and the Attorney General decide the next course of legal action. UMNO Youth must set a good example of respecting the rule of law and showing due respect and confidence to our legal or constitutional institutions.
Coincidentally, Khairy and Khir Toyo are both aspiring to be the UMNO Youth Chairman. Are they being melodramatic or over dramatic? Under the circumstances, my vote will be for the next candidate Mukhriz for his ability to maintain his 'cool' and not to succumb to political antics or drama. Yet he's able to show his leadership.
Gone are the days where UMNO Youths shout or scream and dictated the rule of the day. Gone are the days where UMNO Youths can dictate the rule and policy of the day. It is time for us to take stock for we must not forget that our rakyat and voters today are wiser , smarter and able...
They are not going to be bullied. They are not going to be cowed by intimidation. They do not condone illegal demonstrations. They will just vote the other way.....
time for UMNO Youth to take stock...remember the keris??
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