On August 29, 2018, there is a forum at Sunway University on the above
topic. Panel speakers for the most part, incredulously, are from UMNO. The very
people who created the “Old Malaysia”. How could they define the “New
Malaysia”? They with their “old” baggage and continued mantra of race and
religion will have no chance of forging a New Malaysia. Institutionalised
corruption, kleptocracy and values from a misguided leadership cannot and
will not understand the “Way Ahead”. They as a group owe an apology to all
Malaysians. Even now the former PM speaks without contriteness. What more of his
underlings!
Aliran in its
issue of 24 May 2018, said “if we are to lift Malaysia out of the septic tank
of poor governance... we must adhere to the principles of good governance and
the rule of law”. Although some work has been done, there is a lot more to
address. Institutional reforms should include for example, the creation of an
Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) and the repeal
of laws contrary to a human rights framework. A closure on missing persons like
Pastor Raymond Koh and others; a re-orientation of behaviour of many
“front-line” agencies like Immigration; proper accounting of misdemeanours by a
Corruption and Reconciliation Commission; recognition of the UEC, acceptable
oil royalties to Sarawak and Sabah, and a full implementation of the Malaysia
Agreement. Why is this important? It impacts the economy and livelihoods of
people. So for us to grow above 4.5%, we need to put right the wrongs of
yesterday.
Undergirding this and more, must be prayer. For every good man or woman,
there are ten others waiting to destroy them. So it is for every Malaysian to
pray for our leaders so that they will be “strong and courageous”.
Selamat Hari Merdeka!
Reference
Aliran, 24 May 2018
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