Yesterday was the end of Datuk Seri (now Tun) Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s era that many of us remember as a period of uncertainty and unfulfilled promises.
It was also an era of Pakatan Rakyat – the rise of the voice of the people.
Today marks the beginning of the era of Datuk Seri Najib Razak, whom we believe will try to build a new legacy for the country and himself.
Unfortunately in the last month alone, abuses of power and infringement of freedom have been enforced in such a way that many Malaysians believe we are reverting to the old undemocratic years of Mahathirism.
If Najib is really serious about improving sensitive dynamics in the country, I hope he would remember that he is the Prime Minister for all, and not just for UMNO or Barisan Nasional, or any particular ethnic group.
Najib’s must get his priorities right and restore the integrity of institutions such as the judiciary, the police, the anti-corruption agency and the civil service, as well as to free the press and the media and to uphold the rule of law.
Najib should learn to listen to the voice of the people.
I promise bipartisan cooperation with Najib on any move that will lead us to the First World with humility and integrity.
Office of Teresa Kok Suh Sim
Member of Parliament (MP) for Seputeh
With Datuk Seri Najib at the helm of the country’s sixth Prime Minister now, many are sceptic whether he can rule and act fairly and not revert to dictatorial ways as in the era of Tun M. We are all watching him cautiously and apprehensively including those from outside Malaysia. As you have rightly pointed out, he MUST be the PM for all in Malaysia irrespective of race, religion and differing political beliefs.
The results of the three forthcoming by-elections in Bukit Gantang, Perak (Parliamentary seat), Bukit Selambau, Kedah (State seat) and Batang Ai, Sarawak (State seat) on April 7, 2009 will throw some insight whether his leadership is accepted by the majority of Malaysians right now! I predict Pakatan Rakyat has a good chance in all the three by-elections to come out victors. On with the force!
“I promise bipartisan cooperation with Najib on any move that will lead us to the First World with humility and integrity.”
– contrast this with the gamemanship BN put out on PR – cannot visit schools, appoint their own penghulu in PR states etc
People, open your eyes and judge