Everyday in the paper, the reports covers mostly about candidates pitting against each other, the polling centres, the communities, etc... Everthing touching on the election from the front few pages onwards. As if all other activities, criminals events etc are of least importance during these periods.
Eversince from last year, when everyone was guessing when was the exact election date; we could feel the change in the ruling government in policies. Suddenly, there was so many new announcements of some new policies to benefits the peoples. Surely, do we everytime need a new election to spurs those in power into action ? That people's feelings and welfare is a cause for concern ?
Though we know, throughout the years, there were many negatives highlights ( over the internet ) on some overzealous ministers' remarks. And numerous controversial cases involving some representatives or minister's antics being questioned by one bold newspaper.
Surely, we can't ignore these happenings everytime an election came when lots of promises were made ?
"The Chinese voters, in wanting to punish Umno for the statements of one of two of its leaders, may end up punishing political parties representing their interests in the government - wong chun wai, the star 2 march 2008, page F33 "
I can't help but feeling vindicated by this statement. Do we really need a 'race' representative in a government in order to ensure that special 'face' right is not ignored ?
Does a welfare worker for children would turn away an elderly person plight just because he or she is not representing that certain group of people ? I thought 'people's representatives' simply means representing Malaysian from every walk of life, no matter race or color or faiths.
Power sharing ? Tolerance ? All these sounds BS to those who really works for the people, who put others first before themselves. There shouldn't be any power sharing to start off with, for every Malaysian should be equally capable in the capacity of work that they are put into with. Unless they are ill qualified for the job.
Another thing which really makes me wonder is, why is it that every voters have to think about 'garbage collecting, amenities like lights and water, proper roads, etc ' for their whatever constituencies ? Shouldn't that be the obligation of the respective local council to work at ?
Certainly the present administrative system from how the country is being run from local council to the top are questionable. Do we need a people representative to get the local council to provide the basic ameneties and smooth running like simple garbage collecting and cleanliness ?
Isn't that what local councils are there for in the first place ?
why is it we always hear this reps talking about who can take care of these problems, solves these problems ? Isn't that glaringly clear that the local council needs to be kicked into action ?
why do they collect quit rents for ? And to think the government is paying for their salary as well.
Let aside how all those stalls sprouted along all the road side. Where do they get their licenses and permissions from ? There are plenty of shops available for rent or sale, for these business to starts off with. And some great government loans for some of these traders. But they shunned the usual 'shop' image, instead opted for roadside stalls which only add problems to roadside parking and congestions. And wonder what does the hygienes checking comes in these places ?
Probably the Fire Rescue department's approval that were needed for every business in shops places, were needed in these road side stall as well.
If only Malaysia move away from racial type representatives government...
If only Malaysia can move away from these racial sentiments, I believe we could have far more efficient people's representative whose genuine interest is for the best of every Malaysian.
Then we might see a cleaner city, one that is not only in term of physical clean, but corruptions free as well.
All i know very clearly is, i need someone who would addressed each and everyone of us as simply 'Malaysian'. To start off with, take away those 'races' and 'religion' column from our birth certificate and Mykad.
