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Are the minorities not deserving enough to have special rights?
The elections are over. BN has won with a simple majority. The nation has a so-called two party system. BN has pledged to work with PR. After 3 months since the election, we still see infighting among the ruling coalition. Normally after an election success, there would be renewed zest to start implementing policies that benefits the nation. Today the scenario is otherwise. The rakyat is disappointed. BN still treat the Rakyat as second class. They forget that the Rakyat are the ones that put them in power. They still act high and mighty. They still feel like VIP’s. They don’t want to come down from their high pedestals. They want the people to respect them outright. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? BN should respect the people that put them there. PR has set an example with DAP LGE and PAS Nik Aziz refusing to waste the people’s money by traveling second class. They refuse to accept the fact that half the country has decided that BN isn’t that relevant any more. They still cling on desperately in power, with non of the major political party leaders offering to quit. They say, “This time we will make a difference”. They didn’t make a difference in the last fifty years, but they think they can this time round. The Rakyat are a simple people, patient and receptive. We want very little from the government. Some of what the Rakyat wants is simple:- A multi racial government We do not want a Divide and Rule coalition. This is a primitive concept. We just want equal rights for all Malaysians. The easiest way for the government to do that is to give Special rights to all Malaysians. When everyone has Special Rights, then there will be no special rights. Why??!, “Are the minorities not deserving enough to have special rights?” The concept of certain politicians to fight for race and religion is stale news. Everyone, can see through their façade. Why cant BN unite to rule multiracially without placing emphasis on race. Do you know how happy, Malaysians would be, if they know that everyone has equal rights, and no ne is above the law, and that we have a government that Cares. Corruption The Rakyat can’t be bothered about the growing corruption, if it does not affect nation building, and the toll that it has taken on our weary nation. This nation lags behind others even after 50 years of independence. The Rakyat knows better, so do not pretend that the Rakyat is ignorant. Corruption, plunders a wealthy nation, increases racial conflicts, and is a sin to our nation. A People Friendly Government Why cant the government come down to the level of the people? Why are we not dismantling the hurdles and stumbling blocks, that is slowing the nations growth? A lot more can be done to promote an ‘enterprising culture’. Why are we not implementing multiracialism, and the spirit of Muhibbah? Segregation, is a Sad Fact, in this country, and if the government continues to ignore this, it will lead to a time bomb! So, dear BN, we wish you all the best, and you know now, what the Rakyat wants! It may be too late for you to fulfill the aspirations of the Rakyat, but if your mandate does last until the next election, and some of these aspirations are fulfilled, we may reconsider BN again in the next elections, although you can be sure we will not give you a two thirds majority. If you do not last until the next election, we welcome you as the new opposition to ensure that PR will always be on it’s toes. Penned by: Iskandar Dzulkarnain
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