I hope to be able to use this space to encourage and challenge family members, friends, acquaintances and any visitors to this site to look at things from an unconventional perspectives from the Bible as how I had discovered for myself. Heresy will be in check, of course, for many of you will pounce on me if I happened to deviate.
To begin with, here is a thought with regards to this common Malaysian question: "Who to vote for, ah?"
I shan't be telling anyone who to vote for although I am aware that there is a lot of frustration, oppression and depression and the most straightforward thing to do with the ballot to stop the rut in the country would be to vote in more opposition and break the two-thirds majority although this may seem impossible. I feel the sentiments of those who are aware of the deterioration in the country.
One of the dilemma that people face is whether they could trust Anwar Ibrahim (PKR adviser). Well, for me, we won't know if any politician is trully trustworthy until they get to power, which by then will be too late. Main thing is create a great check and balance composition. We know that the opposition won't get to power but whether it would be strong enough to create a strong check and balance system will depend on us.
For those who are non-partisan, I must say it's not easy to decide when the BN candidate is non-committal about making certain stance while the Opposition candidate is a newbie who totally has no track record. Some people say, "just vote the opposition lah." Well, let each decide for himself/herself. For one, GO for the ceramahs! Listen to their talk and then meet up with them and ask them hard questions, not just on what they will do but what they have done if they had been an MP. Then you will be able to roughly gauge the candidate. For those who don't know how to go about looking for the candidates - find out where you are voting and then google the candidates' names to find out more about them and where they will have a ceramah in your area or vicinity or elsewhere.
After the general elections, hold the MP accountable, whoever won. Would be easier if done collectively.
Most of all, pray for the nation and the bondage of corruption be broken!
Harum
3 comments:
Firstly, Harum, welcome to the blogosphere! It's about time!!! Anyhow, I totally agree with your comments about who to vote for. One frustrating thing about politics in Msia is that they are mostly based on rhetoric as opposed to issues. That makes the decision so much harder to make. Meanwhile, Malaysians, kita boleh - as we stand together for what is right and true, we can make baby steps towards reconstructing Malaysia!
Not so sure whether you are a regular Malaysian Lady....but definitely one who loves her country and people...
I think this elections could be a milestone....I am tired of empty promises e.g. no corruption, a country for all people....I been voting for BN in the past...but recent events showed that BN are not serious about the integrity of the judiciary, or corruption...I had such big hopes that Abdullah will clean up...but :-( ...
This election is about where we want Malaysia to go...
May all ordinary people stand up against any election rigging etc...for the love of the country!!!
Thanks Oracle and Live Long MU Fan for visiting my site. Hope you will continue visiting. To reduce risk of rigging, I hope many people have volunteered as polling agents or counting agents. Today, the Elections Commission said they'll dropped the use of the indelible ink. Durrr!
Post a Comment