THE CORRIDORS OF POWER
Raja Petra Kamarudin
It is not known when the next general election will be called. Some say it will be 15 March 2008. Some say earlier. And some say Abdullah will allow his term to run until the last day, which is 21 March 2009. Whatever it may be, one thing is clear, 60% of the candidates will be new faces. And many will be from the next generation, the under 40s age group.
We need a leadership change, said Shahrir Samad, the then Chairman of the Parliament Backbenchers' Club, popularly known as BBC. You could almost hear a pin drop in the conspicuous silence, a predictable response to what most would regard as a 'bombshell' in the days when dissent was perceived as tantamount to insulting the very Prophet himself. Shahrir allowed his matter-of-fact statement to sink in as he slowly and deliberately glanced across the length and breadth of the room before he broke the silence with his follow-through declaration.
Mahathir has to go, and it should not be Anwar Ibrahim who takes over, Shahrir added while giving me a piercing stare as if to sink home the point that the part about Anwar was meant specifically for me, the man who carried the title of Director of the Free Anwar Campaign. It should not even be you or I who takes over, Shahrir clarified further to make it clear to all and sundry that his point about Anwar was not personal in nature but based on principles, though I certainly harboured no ambitions to take over the running of this country.
The people who should be taking over the running of this country has to be the next generation, those under 40, argued Shahrir. This country belongs to the next generation. Our days are gone. We need young blood with fresh ideas, Shahrir explained in the event there were still some who were wondering why our generation was over-the-hill and why the need for this country to be handed over to our children.
Look at Singapore. They are successful because the older generation does not cling to power but the young are groomed to take over. Malaysia has to emulate Singapore, Shahrir ended his declaration with what could be considered as blasphemy.
That was six years or so ago, the era when Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was still the Prime Minister. And it was not wise in those days to compare Malaysia to Singapore. What is good for Singapore may also be what is good for Malaysia. But one must never say this. But then Shahrir is never one to follow convention. In fact, the more Mahahir does not like Malaysia to be compared to Singapore the more Shahrir would say it, as if he is purposely trying to needle Mahathir in an attempt to rub him the wrong way.
It is no secret that Shahrir's pet hate is Mahahir while the man he hates the most after Mahathir is Anwar Ibrahim. No wonder he feels Malaysia has no place for either Mahathir or Anwar. But he did qualify by saying that it should not be he or we who takes over either. It should be the next generation, those below 40.
Six years or more have since gone by and what Shahrir said is now all water under the bridge. Mahathir has since left the scene but it is still the older generation that is running this country. The younger generation, those below 40, are not yet holding the reins of power as per Shahrir's prognosis. Those running this country are still those from that generation which Shahrir said has to go. Yes, that may be so, they may not yet be in the driver's seat, but they are certainly walking in the corridors of power and are instrumental in charting this country's destiny.
Many hate current Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi because he is not capable of running the country with an iron fist the way Mahathir was able to. But then, when Mahathir was running this country, they hated him for that very same reason, because he was running it with an iron first. They felt that Mahathir should delegate more and not decide single-handedly everything down to what tree should be planted and where it should be planted.
Yes, when Mahathir first took over as Prime Minister, he took the Federal Territory Minister and the Lord Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, together with the City Hall officers, on a bus ride around the city one Sunday so that he can brief them on how the landscaping should be done. He told them which tree should be chopped down and where the new ones should be planted and in which location there was a need for flowers. When they renovated the Subang Airport he personally supervised the work and even decided on the colour of the check-in counters. Mahathir was engineer, architect, interior designer and town planner all in one. And in spite of that heavy workload, he read every scrap of paper and every report before all the meetings and nothing got by him unnoticed.
Then we have Abdullah and he reads nothing and is not able to get through half a page of an A4 document without losing concentration while struggling to not fall asleep. Abdullah is the exact opposite of Mahathir. And while Mahathir had his hands on the pulse of even the minutest details, Abdullah allows the country to operate on autopilot. No, the country is not being run by the older generation. As what Shahrir wanted, the country is being run by the next generation, the under-40s age group. Shahrir got his wish after all. The only difference is that the next generation, the under-40s, is not sitting on the throne. But it is certainly the power behind the throne. While it appears like the older generation is running this country, the truth is those under-40s, the next generation, is walking in the corridors of power and decides what happens to this country leaving Abdullah free to embark on his overseas jaunts every two weeks or so.
It is not known when the next general election will be called. Some say it will be 15 March 2008. Some say earlier. And some say Abdullah will allow his term to run until the last day, which is 21 March 2009. Whatever it may be, one thing is clear, 60% of the candidates will be new faces. And many will be from the next generation, the under 40s age group. The days of the Umno Warlords will soon be a thing of the past. People like the Menteris Besar of Perlis, Perak, Johor and Pahang and the Chief Ministers of Melaka, Sabah and Sarawak will have to make way for new and younger faces. Many members of the Cabinet, in particular those carrying baggage, will be dropped. And these changes will also affect the component members of the Barisan Nasional ruling coalition.
Umno's as well as Barisan Nasional's problem is that the warlords call the shots. As strong-minded as Mahathir may have been, he could not ignore the warlords. And Abdullah suffered the same thing when he took over, which is why he did not dare drop any of the old faces and was forced to retain what could be perceived as Mahathir's legacy. Mahahir was powerless in spite of being accused of running this country with an iron fist. Abdullah, a lesser man that Mahathir, would certainly not be able to discard the warlords even if his life depended on it.
But it is not Abdullah who is determining who gets dropped and which new faces and young blood replaces them. That is the job of his team of advisors on the fourth floor who owe their allegiance to Khairy Jamaluddin. These are those who now walk in the corridors of power and who are charting this country's direction. Notable amongst them are the likes of Zaki Azmi, Omar Ong, Norza Zakaria and the aggressive team of yuppies who are determined to shed the old ways and emulate how Singapore brought that tiny Island State onto the world stage.
Zaki and Omar come from what could be said to be illustrious families. Their fathers were already big names even as they were still learning how to walk. Even their boss, Khairy, can be considered as from an elite family since his father was a diplomat. Khairy, in fact, spent most of his youth in elite international schools and grew up amongst the selected few. Norza, however, is another kettle of fish. He hails from a humble background, the son of a schoolteacher, and in a feudal system where you have to be somebody to become somebody, Norza can be said to be an exception amongst the lot.
Malays in general and Umno in particualr still subscribe to the feudal system. Most come up through family connections. Mahathir is probably amongst the rare breed who was from a 'nobody' background and that is why many looked at him with awe. In a system where you must have been born from or at the very least marry into the right family, moving up on your own steam is not an easy option.
Mahathir, however, is not exactly a nobody. Siti Hasmah is from an established family as was the late Endon. Therefore, as much as we might pass off both Mahathir's and Abdullah's fathers as simple schoolteachers, their wives were from established families. So Mahathir and Abdullah both had the advantage of their wives' connections to get a head-start in life. And the same can also be said about Khairy who probably would still have made it but certainly at a much slower pace if not for the fact that he is married to the Prime Minister's daughter.
Khairy and his team of fourth floor boys, all under-40 yuppies, have big plans for the future. And they are not about to allow anyone to stand in their way. But they must first send all the warlords into retirement. And this will be done come the next election when the old faces will be dropped in favour of fresh faces. It is not just that these faces are new though. They will also be aggressive and professional yuppies who know what they want and know how to get it.
Norza, as an example, may be the offspring of a simple kampong schoolteacher. But he has left the kampong behind him and has moved on. For some, you can take the boy out of the kampong but you can't take the kampong out of the boy. And kampong politics is the politics of warlords and patronage. The young kowtow to the elders and treat the elders like demigods. However, this is not the lifestyle of the fourth floor boys who walk in the corridors of power. Theirs is a lifestyle of survival of the fittest and where meritocracy reigns supreme. It will be very difficult for the old warlords to fathom all this but, like it or not, their days are numbered. This may be six years too late as far as Shahrir is concerned but they do say better late than never.
Yes, Malaysia is about to see changes. The Shahidans, Anuars, Tajols, Adnans, Rahims, Musas, Tengku Adnans, and many of those remnants of the Mahathir era will go the way of the Megat Junids, Sanusis and Khalils who were sent out to pasture not that long ago. Even the likes of Ku Li and Rais and those viewed as still having some political clout face the prospect of being sent into retirement. Soon, Malaysia will be led by those who wish to claim their inheritance by force and not wait for it to be handed to them when the old folks get tired of public life or, by divine intervention, die off.
These people know what life is all about. They know what they want from life. And they are not scared of grabbing what they want without waiting for it to be served like the old ways of the old days. They live well, they eat well, they dress well, and they know the power of money and what money can do for you. They also know that only through the attainment of power can you realise your dreams.
These yuppies have plans for this country. They know what needs to be done. And they know that mere cosmetic changes are not enough; you need to push for a paradigm shift. And, in this paradigm shift, old ways need to be discarded. And, in this paradigm shift, the Old Guard too needs to be discarded. Invariably, from the ashes of these Old Guards will rise the Young Turks, those from the fourth floor, the yuppies who walk through the corridors of power and who are extremely in a hurry and have no patience to tolerate the old ways or kowtow to those tired old men and women who jealously guard their turf in a feeble attempt to prop up the crumbling empires of the Little Napoleons and Umno Warlords who no longer have a place in a globalised, borderless world.
Norza Zakaria, now the Political Secretary to the Finance Minister II and tipped to be the future Finance Minister. His critics call him the next Daim Zainuddin.
These Old Guards used to kiss Mahathir's hand but now refuse to take his calls. However, in spite of all this hand-kissing, will they still be around come next election?
The fates and fortunes of many an Umno Warlord and Little Napoleon rests in the hands of Khairy Jamaluddin, and they are all making a beeline to his door to ensure that they will be retained as candidates in the 12th General Elections due any time now.
The billion dollar question is: will Najib be contesting the next election and, even if he is, will he be reappointed the Deputy Prime Minister? Najib's continued presence is an obstacle to the career progression of the fourth floor yuppies.
written by hiro, January 04, 2008 19:37:25
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written by Kal El, January 03, 2008 05:00:42
This is definitely welcomed. The message to the old warlords is clean up your mess, ready for departure or you'll see cans and cans of your worms being opened long after you're gone.
Meritocracy is one of the main cores of the country's return to the "economic race" within the region, but it must be accompanied also by media transparency, corruption eradication and most of all a judiciary that rules based on the constitution, not on religious, racial, UMNO or any other partial bias.
We'll have to see how this plays out..and I hope it won't be too late for Malaysia. NO Malaysian would want this beloved country move backwards.
Let's move it!
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craps! y we cant even imagine giving opportunity to kj is bcoz he is a fox whom wld do anthing 4 power n even stab others to get in front.
it is evident that y we hate this sly not wholly influenced by TDM but it is soo clear. dont say lah want to change the govt & umno where u think u r that good is it? u r no angel ur self. change is good but kj,u dont have the character to change others lah.
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written by inspirasi, January 01, 2008 22:56:00
its not how old one is...its about how old one ACTs...
< 40 doesnt = positive change but
< 40 could easily = disasterous screw-ups
lets not just emulate some of the large corporations being led by very young CEOs...take for example...the son of Rupert Murdoch...who was recently appointed head honcho of a huge slice of the Murdoch empire..except also be aware of the following:
1. the young Murdoch has been exposed to daddy's biz empire since he was in diapers...big daddy himself has groomed and coached him...he has worked thro the ranks...he has shadowed his old man...for years...and gained the experience and the trust not only of his father but the people he works with...while
where has KJ come from? who has he served his apprenticeship with? how long for? if he hadnt married into power would he be where he is today? nepotism is a lame man's only access up the tree of power...
2. who is behind young Murdoch?...yup u r right...the old man himself...and he is there to pick him up when he falls and grazes his knees...and kiss it better...
who is behind KJ? AAB? AAB cant even keep awake let alone guide and nurture him!!!
(the leaders of spore are indeed young..but they are also ABLE...and altho the face of modern spore is youthful...they have diehard and seasoned oldguards (including LKY himself) still there in the background to ensure all is well...have we?)
and 3. when young Murdoch screws up...its HIS company...and HIS money...i know i know...shareholders money and all that...but u know what i mean...while
when KJ screws up...it OUR money...yours and mine...
(if KJ wants to play dictator..i suggest we SELL him an island off pulau jerajak...even build him a throne...and if he does good after 10years...then maybe..and only maybe will we consider him to run for dictator of malaysia..)
so the long and short of it is...
NO WAY WILL THIS YOUNG
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written by inspirasi, January 01, 2008 22:26:17
its not how old one is...its about how old one ACTs...
< 40 doesnt = positive change but
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written by infusion, January 01, 2008 15:41:52
Vote BN out or prepare for the ride.
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written by Gordon Lim, January 01, 2008 08:47:00
Historically, Malay inhabited this land earlier. Or shall i say, 'colonised' this land earlier, despite the orang asli has been around for ages transcended from prehistoric and social movement.
That rules, we say, finders keepers. Hence, they are not easily gonna let go this land despite being majority to accept other minorities from all over Malaysia to claim this land is theirs.
It's a subject of maturity. With more involvement of Education and Modern Culture assertion, someday, they'll be in the right mindset to accept the fact that this land belongs to no one, be a shared land.
You can vote for whoever you think represent you best. But keep certain things in mind. To shape a person's mindset isn't easy.
BN will win the next GE. That's for sure. Not a doubt on that. So, with a tighter control, they'll still rules for time to comes.
Sometimes, sacrifices had to be made. Certain quarters may not be competent in doing certain things. Hence, the competent group shall help the incompetent group.
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written by ahmadbadrul40, January 01, 2008 00:54:29
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written by Bigjoe99, December 31, 2007 13:17:33
No I don't think the change will be that drastic. There will be change of course but most of those below 40 will still have to wait.
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written by Sunnysoul5, December 31, 2007 09:39:55
Anwar made the biggest blunder in politics by declaring officially that he was not going to challenge his mentor. Soon after his mentor had to "kill" him off because of the threat to the leadership. It is not easy for Anwar to fight back unless he fully understand The Art of War (Sun Tzu), and learn how to work with friends and comrades and leverage with the "enemies".
The Team A in UMNO has to take the opportunity in this coming general election to kill off Team B, if ever they want to retain power. Otherwise Team B will fight back and challenge Team A in the not too distant future. If the split in UMNO is not managed properly then maybe we can have a better scenario for the opposition to gain ground.
The incumbents must be smart to kill or be killed!
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written by Apeiron, December 31, 2007 01:36:07
Can the flame of patriotism unite the Opposition Parties into an effective coalition to take over control from the BN UMNO at the next GE?
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written by EYFF, December 30, 2007 21:50:12
That’s what the UMNO young Turks and Ultras dream and wish with all their hearts to be so! I suppose if wishes were horses, fools would ride!
The secret is in the MONEY. He who has the money wins!
All those young arrogant UMNO asses think that it is now their time to conquer and rule: to take over all the country’s PLC etc and in fact it will be their time of lust and plenty. And to squeeze out all the old ultras that are in their path: those old Ultras that were the thorns that skewed TDM off the straight and narrow!
Well my money is on TDM! Of course many in the MCC would be missing (bankrupt): those that took side with the UMNO young Turks.
What kind of TDM will we be getting the second time round? Perhaps one that would be independent of UMNO: one that could clean up the shits he (TDM) created. We shall see!
BTW Malaysia is not like Singapore. Malaysia had wasted most of its valued human resources and capitals which had taken flight or on the verge of doing so!
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written by salakkan, December 30, 2007 17:03:35
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written by kenny, December 30, 2007 15:47:09
Short of violence, M'sia needs the Malays to rise up and form a M'sian party. Some optimism is called for here. There's nothing to lose. Our job is to spread the news, election after election, until they can rig no more. Enlighten the people: When kids turn into adults, tarred roads or candies work no more too. Expect some massive rallies next year- yes, lots of noise.
"The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who do not do anything about it".(Albert Einstein)
If we value our birthplace, there is a price to pay. If we do not, there's a bigger and long-term price to pay. Emigration is never an easy option for most people.
I have willingly marched in the choking teargas and have personally fetched some friends for voter registration and also converted some BN voters, not to mention tens of my extended family members. This, I think is something one should do; because having the knowledge to know the difference, will mean nothing, if one does not have the courage to make the difference. At least we can tell the children with a straight face that we did fight for them.
Let us solve our ills together, rather than being divided- that's a strategy of the UMNO regime we ought not to be inspired with.
Just Gan, sure you know KJ is a hurried prick who lives on women to get where he shouldn't be. The fact that he speaks as though he's the PM reflects on the type of person that he really is. Otherwise, try reading Khairy Chronicles by RPK.
Happy New Year to all!
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written by Just Gan, December 30, 2007 13:53:35
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written by teo siew chin, December 30, 2007 12:15:32
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written by teo siew chin, December 30, 2007 12:02:22
We can make a lot of noise now in anticipation of the coming GE - in direct proportion to a lot of roads being newly tarred. But the end result is just that - only a lot of noise. More opposition seats will be won but running the country? Well, hope springs eternal! And stranger things have happened!
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written by kenny, December 30, 2007 09:39:18
Pls don't be uncomfortable with the -ve votes you've accrued.
Perhaps it's better to juz go a little deeper to get the gist of this topic. Do you think RPK was ever a fan of old UMNO warlords, much less those turks on the 4th floor? I guess this article is a kinda wake-up call to arms directed to those warlords against the 4th floor boys. The warlords surely have a rich enough armoury at their disposal after all the years. Remember "Throwing the cat amongst the pigeons"? No one is going off without a fight.
Yes, at present we cannot defeat the country's no.1 enemy. But it can be weakened and encouraged to self-destruct from within to the benefit of Barisan Rakyat. Anyway, the biggest enemy of BN is itself. And defeat BN we MUST, though no one can be certain about the time frame. What we can be certain is that we are going the way of the pariah countries with UMNO being primarily an agent of injustice and corruption, out-corrupting each other. RPK here tries to batu-api to help them kill each other for the country, whereas UMNO batu-api against all races and religions to divide and rule to perpetuate their regime. We are having servants turned renegades. M'sians, as responsible loyal citizens and parents, therefore need to be determined, persistent, persevere and perennially spread the news to those less initiated.
JustGan, there's not a single capable and trustworthy leader in UMNO as we can see. But we still have enough capable M'sian leaders to undo the damage which will of course take many years even if we were to start now,like education for example. To bank on the warlords or KJ gang to run the show in perpetuity is to invite certain death for our beloved land.
Teo Siew Chin, I enjoy and look forward to most of your witty comments though not in this instance. Peace.
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written by teo siew chin, December 30, 2007 02:17:38
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written by C360, December 30, 2007 00:12:42
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written by Just Gan, December 29, 2007 17:02:12
The rot is so bad that any positive change should be welcomed. Removal of the warlords is certainly a welcome change. Let us support, even if it comes from KJ and his 4th floor members.
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written by GA, December 29, 2007 13:27:54
Relatedly, how can this Khairy be trusted to ensure that we Malaysians live in a fairer society if he does not hesitate to use the race card to further his own position?
Actions speak louder than words: we must take care not to be blinded by all that bling (Oxbridge education, well-cut suits, slick hairdos). This seems to me to be a case of old wine (quite bad quality wine!) in a new flashy bottle.
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written by Just Gan, December 29, 2007 10:24:49
If the young turks are seeking to get rid of the evil corrupt rotting deadwood in UMNO, MCA, MIC, Gerakan, etc., let us support them. After all, this is what you and your MT team and all good Malaysians want. It is impossible for the Opposition, even if lead by Anwar, to get rid of these parasites. There is no way that that the UMNO warlords and their team of MCA/MIC/Gerakan/etc. robbers, can be got rid off in a democratic process, given their access to the underworld and the "above" world (police, etc.) and the billions they have at their disposal. They can't even be charged, leave alone be found guilty, of any crime in the Malaysian courts. Take Samy, Rafidah and Liong Sik - Samy and Rafidah are still around and Liong Sik is now Tun Ling.
While we may not like KJ and his 4th floor team, we may still like to support them in the matter you have mentioned for a few reasons:
1. They would be doing what you and your MT-team, the Opposition and all good Malaysians are praying for - cleaning Malaysian politics of much of the scum which continues to plague Malaysia via corruption, nepotism, racism, religious fanatism, thuggery, etc.
2. If KJ and his team are seeking to put in place a more meritocratic system, similar to that in Singapore, that should be welcomed.
3. When something is very complex, sometimes the solution would have to be a drastic one. KJ would be cutting the Gordian Knot so that Malaysia can make a new start.
4. KJ and his team are different from the current UMNO warlords - KJ and his team are highly educated, smart and well-off and come from the upper echelon of Malaysian society. They have the potential to excel even outside politics. They can even do well outside the country. They are well-informed on what is happening in the rest of the world. They are very different from the UMNO warlords and the current MCA/MIC/Gerakan/etc. chiefs. This bunch of unscrupulous greedy old men and woman have used politic to become VVIPs and VIPs. Education-wise, many have meagre education and can hardly speak fluently in English. Yes, a few have degrees, but look at the quality of the degrees (the discipline, the class of degree and the awarding institution) - Could anyone in this group have secured a good job in a top company on their own?
5. Yes, KJ has displayed racism in his speech and action. He is in a rush to move up. He is very ambitious. Nevertheless, he may be the only feasible opportunity for a more positive change to take place in Malaysian politics, given the power of the entrenched UMNO warlords and their BN-partners, and the weak state of the disparate opposition parties. We are already close to the bottom in many areas where we once exceled or were respected for - judiciary, racial harmony, religious tolerance, education, safety, etc. it is impossible for the Opposition in the foreseeable future to form a government and bring about the badly-needed changes to the nation. KJ, though not the ideal, is the only pragmatic alternative. I believe we can at least realise some improvement.
6. and lastly for strategic reasons.
So, let us take advantage of KJ's initiatives.
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written by Sagaladoola, December 29, 2007 04:30:36
Same aim (please do not tell me it is for the people ok, for money?) but slightly different execution, that is the thing.
New style, same results.
Regards,
http://sagaladoola.b******t.com
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written by ahmadbadrul40, December 29, 2007 02:49:33
You have to basically overturn the country upside down. The municipal councils reports to the CM of the state. CM of the state has so many cronies and families to take care. So easily more than half of the goverment projects goes to the CM's cronies and families. Do you think any PM or let alone any Son-In Law can handle these warlords.
I say the warlords wins. The rakyat lose. Until there is a total change of the rulling party like Indonesia, Thailand and Philipines where the people vote the opposition over whelmingly, otherwise Malaysia is going down. in 10 years time, Malaysian economy will be in the same group with Philipines, Myanmar and Cambodia.
Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia will be a group above Malaysia. This is reality now.
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written by Long Man, December 28, 2007 12:31:14
i don't mind whether tua ke muda ke.... as long as the new leaders are not selfish... and of course all umno crap whether muda ke tua ke not suits for the position of true leader....
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written by Chaptokam, December 28, 2007 12:16:51
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written by Taikohtai, December 28, 2007 11:00:35
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written by panca, December 28, 2007 07:04:50
What civilisation?
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written by raven1958, December 28, 2007 06:49:27
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written by densemy, December 28, 2007 06:37:05
That's nice to know. Do you think they will tell the voters what needs to be done before the election oor will it be the usual scenario of Vote now, Pay later
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written by AhSeng, December 28, 2007 05:24:13
"Meritocracy" here should be read as "Machiavellian".
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written by AhSeng, December 28, 2007 05:15:52
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written by Sudahlah tu, December 28, 2007 05:13:53
Setiap yang mencuba dan berjaya, akhirnya akan berhenti dan dikenang sahaja.
Setiap pertukaran yang dibuat itu juga akan melibatkan keputusan yang kan dibayar kemudian.
Kita semua terlibat dalam pertukaran negara yang besar dan kos pembayaran baliknya pun terlalu besar.
Yang pastinya , di akhir permainan ini kita semua merupakan pembayar piutang dan tidak ada sesiapa pun yang menang.
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written by AhSeng, December 28, 2007 05:12:01
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written by alhadee, December 28, 2007 05:01:34
"..what needs to be done..." and "..paradigm shift.." caught my eye.
Mahathir knew this and had tried his very best for both "needs to be done" and "paradigm shift" and 2 decades later he failed miserably.
So pray tell me, how could these half past six boys, could succeed?
Good advertisement on these half past six boys, Raja Petra but it does not sound so convincing to me at all!
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written by sampalee, December 28, 2007 04:28:07
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written by glock17, December 28, 2007 02:02:05
Good stuff. In my humble 2 cents opinion, the young turks (new kids on the block) may not be able to lauch a total pustch to outstered all the old farts from Umnno warlord clans. Why???
Answer is very simple and straight as the chinaman hair, its $$$$ and tons of it.
Kaili may have RM200 million assets and his buddies says another RM400millions , but you know what, those old tired cunning shrewed warlords which have been in power for decades (as ministers or MB's or CM's) have a combination of billions (via mega corruptions and misaapropriation of funds) not only can buy votes or position in the Unmmo clubs but also to buy this young farts to switch side and kow tow to their old wrinkly ass like a puppy on leash. Hell..with tons of money..they can even convinced the imams that Appollo really landed on the moon(which they did though..sorry to dissapoint 'em religious dudes) .
No doubt Kaili and his new buddies will soon be be holding autopiloting the country assets near future by their joysticks but tis will not happen so soon because all 'em Umnno old warlords need this second term to clean and washed all the evidence of their ill gotten gain wealth and power misused (or abused, whichever comes first) before they head on to their lavished second home in Argentina,Bermudas, Bahamas, Trinidad,Australia, Pacific Isles, etc with their beloved families and luv ones (plus tons of green backs and pounds).
This victory for another term are very critical moment before they relinguished their deacade long power so when it is time for kaili and the new kids on the block took over a much bankrupted Malaysia Inc., 'em kids got no evidence of any wrongdoin by this old farts in a kangaroo humping court and the country doesn't have any dime left to quenched their yuppie thirst for the legendary Inca gold mine.
The real loosers in YoYoLand hardcover fiction will be its people whom don't know what hit 'em and will forever blaming their neigbours and imaginary enemies of their misfortune as the 'old warlords laugh all the way to their paradise on earth.
Glock17
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written by Bukit Chandan, December 28, 2007 01:40:19
We are here to stay until the end of time, in the background of course. We will ensure that they are well checked.
Best Regards.........
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written by Ken Liew, December 28, 2007 01:39:33
Family we share amoung each other, when you did some minor mistake, your parents will always forgive you. BUT when governmenting, a simple mistake can trigger a major issue in the whole country. If you ask for appology, it is not just the governmenting ppl, BUT to the whole nation. And yet, never will our government appologise to the nation in Malaysia. Is this an Islam teaching, never ask forgiveness when you did something wrong??
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written by asguard, December 28, 2007 00:40:27
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written by lokenpal, December 27, 2007 17:24:34
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written by Joe, December 27, 2007 16:39:08
Young Turks - did they fight tooth and nail for the indepence of our country? Or are they fighting for money and power? - Have the wrestled the country from an occupying force or from their fellow man? - And when the time comes when this country is at the mercy of invasion from occupying forces, will they stand against it as their forefathers have? or will they turn tail?
God knows...
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written by deunan, December 27, 2007 15:08:57
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plutocrat
I for one, hails our new Plutocratic Overlords..
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written by gloryredstar, December 27, 2007 14:29:10
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written by Hope4all, December 27, 2007 13:53:49
Meritocracy is one of the main cores of the country's return to the "economic race" within the region, but it must be accompanied also by media transparency, corruption eradication and most of all a judiciary that rules based on the constitution, not on religious, racial, UMNO or any other partial bias.
We'll have to see how this plays out..and I hope it won't be too late for Malaysia. NO Malaysian would want this beloved country move backwards.
Let's move it!
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written by educationist, December 27, 2007 13:27:58
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written by Uncorruptible, December 27, 2007 12:56:02
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written by Saint, December 27, 2007 12:42:27
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written by malsia1206, December 27, 2007 12:30:34
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