REFORMASI 2-BY DS NAJIB TUN RAZAK...

Like most Malaysians, I would like to give Premier Najib Tun Razak a chance with his reform movement. However i have some concerns when i read in the newspapers about the demands of MCA ( we want same number of Ministers,then they demanded a Chinese DPM and Deputy Chairman for BN ) and MIC ( we "might" withdraw from the cabinet because we are not represented ( with a senior minister post )in the Cabinet,despite being the third largest member of the coalition). It seems that despite the message that our PM is trying spread ( 1Malaysia concept ) the main components of the ruling coalition is still very much thick with racial sentiments. Somehow when Malays talk about their rights,ther are labelled racist,but MCA,MIC says a lot of things that are hurtful to the Malays at large. This is of course is followed by an official denial ( as in the case of MIC) and silence on the part of the MCA. This old tactic of "Baling Batu Sorok Tangan " is and old political ploy that has been practised by BN and its partners ( including UMNO ). Old habits are hard to get rid of.
So will the premier's reform programme succeed ? At this rate,unlikely. But its still early days and for the sake of the country I do hope he succeeds. There are issues he needs to tackle immediately if his reform is too succeed.

1.BN must be and must be seen to be truly multi racial and yet with the acceptance that it will be lead by UMNO ( a clean and trustworthy UMNO ).The current political reality and scenario ( 60++% of the county is still Malay/Muslim dominated ) still demands that this country be lead by a Malay and a Malay lead coalition.

2.UMNO must really be reformed-no corruption and the battle cry must be truly..."Demi Bangsa,Ugama and Negara" and not "what is it in for me",as that is the current battle cry and culture of patronage. PAS and DAP have very clear guiding (though sometimes conflicting) principles-but their members joint the party because they strongly feel that their party's solution is the way forward for the society and the Nation as oppose to most who joint UMNO,MCA and .MIC. PAS and DAP leaders are seen to be clean,honest and trustworthy ( Nizar,Lim Guan Eng,Lim Kit Siang)

3.BN/UMNO/PM must take cognizance that Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim is still a factor. For a start, you should know by now that the more you criticise DSAI the more popular he becomes. You have no choice but to engage him. He is and will always be a factor in Malaysian politics. Ignore this fact and i would say your chances for reform and a victory in PRU13 is zero. The country will be more diversified as the coalition that wins PRU13 whether PR or BN will not be strong enough to form a strong and stable government.

4.Please my dear PM, be your own man,do not fall into the trap that has been set by the former PM Tun Mahathir. Although he was and still is a brilliant leader,there are aspects of his leadership that you should nor emulate ( perception of being anti Islam, perception of controlling the courts and not really listening to the grassroots.)

5.You must also accept the fact that the majority of Malays are divided along political belief/lines and this reconciliation is the most single important agenda facing u,unite the Malays and most of the country's problem will be solved. How ? In my next write up insyaAllah...
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