9.3.08 - Surprise! Surprise! The National Front (BN) has been denied a 2/3 majority in Parliament and lost control of 4 states, namely Penang, Kedah, Perak & Selangor, in addition to Kelantan - which is an opposition stronghold for 18 years. BN is really ROCKED and SHOCKED by the swing of people's vote to the Opposition parties.
Before the results were revealed, I was not optimistic that this 12th General Election will bring much significant changes to the Malaysian political climate; especially since the Election Commission (EC) is on their (BN led Government) side and the EC Chairman has bluntly and openly admitted that under his leadership, the EC role is not to ensure a fair election but to ensure BN to win in election. How arrogant!
As the results reveal itself last night, I knew I was wrong and the wind of change was really blowing across Malaysia.
So, The People has spoken, the Rakyat has spoken.
Before the results were revealed, I was not optimistic that this 12th General Election will bring much significant changes to the Malaysian political climate; especially since the Election Commission (EC) is on their (BN led Government) side and the EC Chairman has bluntly and openly admitted that under his leadership, the EC role is not to ensure a fair election but to ensure BN to win in election. How arrogant!
As the results reveal itself last night, I knew I was wrong and the wind of change was really blowing across Malaysia.
So, The People has spoken, the Rakyat has spoken.
It is obvious that voters in Malaysia are more mature and complex compared to their forefathers. Ignorance, arrogance, extremism and incompetency is no longer be tolerated. Support is now conditional for improvement to the country and its people.
On the other hand, the Opposition should not be overjoyed with the results as well; as their work starts tomorrow and their performance will be monitored closely by the Rakyat. Should their performance is not up to people's mark / expectation, change is likely again.
The next 4 years will be very interesting years for Malaysia indeed.
Democracy is alive again. I am glad, really, really glad.
The next 4 years will be very interesting years for Malaysia indeed.
Democracy is alive again. I am glad, really, really glad.
Although uncertainty comes with the change, I hope the change is good for Malaysia - my beloved country.
