In the end it was an exercise in futility. A return match is looming: the government versus the people. All the discussions about cleaning up the electoral roll were wisps of smoke that disappeared under a cloud of distrust and resentment. The final report was bulldozed through in Parliament without even a squeak of a debate. In an unkind cut, the Speaker chose to ignore the legitimate voice of the elected representatives. It was unparliamentary behaviour. It lends credence to the strong belief that the Speaker acted on the orders of his political masters.
The realisation has dawned that the only way to bring the recalcitrant government to its senses is to fire up again a mass movement. When people march on the streets or sit down, the message cannot go unnoticed. The heat generated is enough to cause sweat to break out on the faces of strongmen and sent them reeling in fear. In many countries the hated governments were sent tumbling down on the strength of street protests. Malaysia too had witnessed a surge of popular protests but harsh crackdown had snuffed out the light of hope. The emboldened rulers continued to grow more imperious with the passage of time.
The return bout is set to take place in a popular, historic arena. It was here, more than 50 years ago, that the clock struck for independence, bringing the curtain down on colonial rule. Today, another historic event is in the making as thousands will gather on the same spot to shout their lungs out for freedom: freedom from corruption, freedom from dirty politics, freedom from deceit. It is a sad commentary on the country that the cry for liberty – and justice – is still deafeningly ringing half a century later.
Jarumemas: We were colonised for 430 years and for over 50 years we were united as one nation. The outside world are now looking at us waiting for the suitable time to srtike and if possible to conquer our country since we have a lot of things to offer. The question is, do we want our beloved country to be colonised again and all sources taken away from our country just like the British, Dutch and Portuguese did? Do we have to just forgo ang forget how hard our ancestors and leaders (the Malays, Chinese and the Indians) fought for our independence? Please, do not do this to Malaysia. If we ourselves refuse to respect our peace, harmony and stability, then do not expect the outsiders and foreignors to do so. Come on Malaysians, we have our own Parliament and Constitutions that should be respected. You have chosen your leaders and they should be given the chance to lead this country and if you want to change todays govenment then wait for the elections. You don't have to demonstrate because this will reflect our ownselves and further damages will happen which would cause losses to our own country.
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