pre-script: There are a few things I fear in life, and this woman is one of them. Datin Seri, please don’t hurt me! (ps- has anyone seen what was written by the 6 charged for insulting the Perak Sultan yet?)
Ah, the storied Rosmah.
You know, I think many people don’t like Najib, and wouldn’t trust him further than they could throw him.
But in all honesty, I doubt that his is a face that inspires higher emotions like hate. Who would bother to hate someone so limp, lacklustre, soft and… pudgy, is a word that comes to mind.
Now, his wife on the other hand.
I start with a simple question: have you ever heard someone sincerely and heartfelt genuinely (ie, not making some fat profit of her) say anything like - “I love Rosmah, she’s so nice!” Anything positive or good at all? (haha, maybe watch as soon they start coming out all over the place)
I could be wrong, but I think a mix of fear and loathing is more likely what you’d encounter.
The gossip and stories that surround this woman, her purported arrogance, extravagance, appetite for wanting to be involved in everything, etc, is voluminous. Luckily, this is not a gossip blog :P
As stated before, I also don’t believe in smearing the families of politicians, except wherein it affects the conduct of said politician.
One of the most persistently said things about Rosmah is exactly the manner in which she interferes with politics at the highest levels.
Her recent comments on destiny (o.m.g., *rolls eyes*), is but the first of what I think will be many public indicators of this. She complains of scrutiny, but launching oneself into the media exposes oneself to just that.
I’ll be perfectly honest though, it’s not without some trepidation that I blog about her.
I’ve said before that while Najib may have TDM’s lack of morals, he probably does not quite have the same level of TDM’s appetite for viciousness.
Now Rosmah on the other hand. Well, let’s say that wits are probably not what what she inherited from TDM :P
Believing in destiny is not uncommon among politicians, I know some on the Pakatan side who take such things quite seriously and pursue their ‘destiny’ relentlessly.
But is it just me, or is there something about the way Rosmah is articulating herself that speaks of a mad thirst for power?
For now, I write here only of personal impressions and speculations, with no intention to defame :P (let me say again: please don’t hurt me, Datin Seri!) But yeah, is there something in her eyes that suggests a proclivity to wield said power like a huge war club, crushing everything that pisses her off?
Let’s say I completely randomly and unrelatedly felt like pasting out the legend of Wan Anum:
Its legend is written in the book, Tuhfat al-Nafis. It has been told that in 1699, during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Shah II, pirates were storming the shores of southern Johor, from Mersing to Pulau Penyengat and Riau. Laksamana (Admiral) Megat Seri Rama, known as Laksamana Bentan, named after his origin, Bintan Island, was ordered to stop the menace. He left his beloved wife, Wan Anum who was heavily pregnant behind while he went to stop the pirate attacks.
His absence presented an opportunity to a former palace officer, who was jealous of Megat Seri Rama, to plot against him. Wan Anum eagerly craves a piece of jackfruit, taken from the palace orchard, that was on its way to be presented to the Sultan. The penghulu or the head of a sub-district, who was sending the fruit to the palace sympathised with Wan Anum. He stole a piece of jackfruit and gave it to Wan Anum. The Sultan, who noticed that the fruit had been cut, before he tasted the fruit, was so angered with the penghulu’s action. His thoughts were also poisoned by the jealous palace officer who said that Wan Anum’s action had obviously brought shame to the Sultan, leaving the Sultan to eat the rest of the fruit after her. The sultan ordered the women to the palace for punishment. Desperate for her life and the child she bore in her belly, Wan Anum told the sultan that the fruit that she ate was for her child. The Sultan asked for proof and the woman’s belly was cut, and the child was seen with the piece of the jackfruit.
Well, let’s hope Malaysia will never be cursed with such vicious rulers again.
Two quick notes. First, her first instinct to improve early childhood care and education is, somewhat predictably, to hold a mega international conference :|
I love these conferences. Super expensive hotels and hotel rooms, plane tickets, speakers fees, gala gourmet meals, oh how the list goes on and on.
Anyone want to guess how many millions will be spent? Perhaps via contracts to certain connected individuals? And the money will come from where again?
The biggest beneficiary? Oh, I’m sure it’ll be the needy children of Malaysia :|
Second, I couldn’t resist highlighting this quote:
“What’s important is your conscience, that when you wake up in the morning and you look in the mirror, are you able to look at yourself and love yourself, and ask yourself whether you’ve done the right thing.”
Besides the fact that she did inherit TDM’s penchant for self-delusion, for my money, I’m sure our friend has *absolutely* no problem doing at least one of the items boldedlah :P :)
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