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by Lim Sue Goan/ translated by Soong Phui Jee
During an interview with former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad with headline “Barat Masih Mahu Menjajah (Westerns Still Want to Colonize)”, Utusan Malaysia wrote that the Opposition, especially Anwar is having a good relationship with Western countries, and some has unconsciously become traitors. Western countries tried to use street demonstrations to change the government. With such a trend, some may play up the issue of Western intervention in Malaysian politics with the intention to gain more Malay votes.
The arrival of Permatang Pasir by-election has further intensified such political attacks. And MACC will resume investigations after the by-election. I’m afraid that it is going to set off another political issue.
The new political front formed by BN seems going well. However, there is another unexpected new political front being formed at the same time, which is the “political donation dispute” between Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat and Kuala Dimensi Sdn Bhd CEO Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
I believe that BN will not allow the dispute to keep expanding to avoid giving an opportunity for Pakatan to strike back. Therefore, the dispute between Ong and Tiong may have to be resolve by the end of this year. Also, BN does not wish to face the next general elections with a split MCA.
The people have been very familiar with these political tricks as they have experienced the 8 March political tsunami and a lot of political turmoil. However, they did not expect that such a broad scope and such many institutions are involved. But the people should be wise to analyse and judge between right and wrong. The people’s political maturity level will also contribute to the rise or fall of the country’s politics.
However, more and more political front are formed and politicians are going to focus on politics, neglecting more important national issues, particularly to revive economy and prevent influenza A(H1N1). Human lives are more important than political power. Too much of politics will only bring us man-made disasters.
The people must tell politicians through different channels that: “We are tired of political fighting. Please focus on the work and truly implement the political concept of ‘People first’.” (By LIM SUE GOAN/ Translated by SOONG PHUI JEE/ Sin Chew Daily)
by Lim Sue Goan/ translated by Soong Phui Jee
The confrontation between BN and Pakatan Rakyat has never been suspended after the 8 March general elections. It is dazzling to see incidents like the Perak regime change, the talk between UMNO and PAS and Selangor Exco being investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. And another new front has been formed recently.
The new front refers to BN’s attempt of trying to fully pressure Pakatan by using public opinion. By using such a strategy, it hopes to win the Permatang Pasir state by-election, its first victory in Peninsular Malaysia.
During an interview with former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad with headline “Barat Masih Mahu Menjajah (Westerns Still Want to Colonize)”, Utusan Malaysia wrote that the Opposition, especially Anwar is having a good relationship with Western countries, and some has unconsciously become traitors. Western countries tried to use street demonstrations to change the government. With such a trend, some may play up the issue of Western intervention in Malaysian politics with the intention to gain more Malay votes.
The arrival of Permatang Pasir by-election has further intensified such political attacks. And MACC will resume investigations after the by-election. I’m afraid that it is going to set off another political issue.
The new political front formed by BN seems going well. However, there is another unexpected new political front being formed at the same time, which is the “political donation dispute” between Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat and Kuala Dimensi Sdn Bhd CEO Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
I believe that BN will not allow the dispute to keep expanding to avoid giving an opportunity for Pakatan to strike back. Therefore, the dispute between Ong and Tiong may have to be resolve by the end of this year. Also, BN does not wish to face the next general elections with a split MCA.
The people have been very familiar with these political tricks as they have experienced the 8 March political tsunami and a lot of political turmoil. However, they did not expect that such a broad scope and such many institutions are involved. But the people should be wise to analyse and judge between right and wrong. The people’s political maturity level will also contribute to the rise or fall of the country’s politics.
However, more and more political front are formed and politicians are going to focus on politics, neglecting more important national issues, particularly to revive economy and prevent influenza A(H1N1). Human lives are more important than political power. Too much of politics will only bring us man-made disasters.
The people must tell politicians through different channels that: “We are tired of political fighting. Please focus on the work and truly implement the political concept of ‘People first’.” (By LIM SUE GOAN/ Translated by SOONG PHUI JEE/ Sin Chew Daily)
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