Malaysians are now paying the price for what Tun Mahathir did to this country but not surprisingly, he appears to be quite forgetful these days. He only remembers the good times under his regime.

The point is the Rakyat liked what they saw in the DAP and its candidates. We have a clean record, professionally and personally. Our win, had nothing to do with the disaffection with Pak Lah.

What reforms? Zaid Ibrahim tried but he has accomplished very little. The Prime Minister was gleeful about the ex-gratia payment because it gave him a standing ovation. But was he really interested in the reforms? Lip service, just like the IPCMC, remember?

Alas, Muslims aren’t united. Furthermore, Muslims do not know how to prioritize issues. Which problems are important and which are petty. So, that sets us on the wrong track.

Pakatan Rakyat promised democratic, transparent and accountable governance, a new economic agenda promoting vibrant growth, equity and power eradication based on need. I claim all these goals are being diligently pursued, if not yet realised, in the five states being ruled under this credo.