When our forefathers fought for Malaysian independence in the 1950s, their common goal for the three main races namely Malays, Chinese and Indians were to have an independent state governed by the people and not being controlled by the British Empire. At that time, all those living in Malaysia were hopeful and believed that the three main races could share the responsibilities and powers to make a better tomorrow. Politicians at that time fought for a new country call Malaysia and the people are known as Malaysians.
More than 50 years later, it is no longer heart felt that many politicians are actually having the same spirit as Tunku Abdul Rahman raised his hand and shouted ‘Merdeka’ with his comrades. Nowadays it is sad to say that many politicians are still fighting but mainly fighting for themselves rather than for Malaysians. Who can blame these selfish liars that would even sell their mothers to gain public support during election time? A straight forward question is that who on earth will spend so much money and effort to climb to the top and gain nothing? A simple answer will be politic is just another business investment and it is a very dirty one indeed. We, the people actually fall for these every 4 to 5 years probably because we are unique human beings that are easy to forgive and forget.
Currently the world is facing another economy crisis and Malaysia is not only having the same problem but to add insult to injury, it is experiencing a political crisis. Obviously this is the best time to see who is a good responsible politician who is currently working very hard to sail Malaysia out of this economy crisis and who is currently working very hard to nail his or her political status especially it will be the annual parties’ election soon. Most may argue that he or she will create a better tomorrow once he or she is in power. In a way the argument is quite valid but the problem arises is that after gaining the position and power, the next important issue to pursue is how to stay in power and not how to make Malaysia a better place for Malaysians.
So when are we, Malaysians, actually going to benefit from the people we elected? A change of government? A change of leadership? Maybe, but would it not be the same if politicians place emphasis on personal wellbeing than public welfare? There is no answer to this question, the nearest answer would probably be … when the politicians wake up and realize that the people of Malaysia is actually the one who pays their salaries.
So to put it simply, ‘We the people are the boss!’
