Ignorance and Ignoring.

It was too compelling. I had to write it all out to express what's running on my mind.

I believe certain individuals would say that politics are for older people. Certain would say politics are dirty, and they rather stay out of it. Certain would say their simplicity of mind cannot grasp the complexity of politics, so they rather save their effort and time from understanding politics.

I understand that my blog's coverage is insignificant. But still, I would like to abide in my principles.

What I'm trying to express, is my frustration and disappointment in Malaysia's youth.

Just a few months back, during the March Election 2008, my lecturer questioned the class in KDU, mass comm course, people who communicate with the masses, his question was this,

"When you have your rights to vote, would you take the effort to register and practise your rights?"

None put up their hands.

The other day while I was working, my colleagues were having a short talk about politics and they were arguing about which flag represents which party. One of them at my age couldn't even be sure whether the "japanese" looking flag was PKR or PAS.

And I strongly believe, many don't understand what NEP is all about. Or about Permatang Pauh.. maybe perhaps about Ahmad Ismail.

I may not be a politic analyst, but I don't have to be one to do research and understand the importance and seriousness of politics in this land.


Sept 16th, Anwar's self imposed date of overthrowing the current ruling Government and NONE of my contacts on MSN is even a little concerned about it. Well, except for Ean and my gf. I doubt the excuse of ISA would come and arrest is the reason they did not mention anything.

Is it ignorance? Or simply the fact that they couldn't be bothered?

We're talking about possibilities of riots and fights. We're talking about possibilities that there could be drastic actions taken to restrict the movement of the opposition which could result in locking us away at home. We're talking about the nation's economy instability which leads to less job opportunities.

I plea that the likes of me, the Intellectuals, blessed with rich education, do your role. Many who suffer in poverty are oppressed and are not given the equal opportunity to be educated, it's comprehensive if they succumb to corruption and ignorance. But we who are blessed with education but chose to use it for personal gain, is truly unforgivable.

I dare say to those who choose to escape and refuse to face the hard times in our very own country, I can't help but to lose my respect to you as a friend, as a proud citizen of Malaysia. So many individuals sacrificed and gave their all to make this country harmonious and strong and by running away, you've put their effort into the depths of abyss.

Don't forget, we ARE the leaders of tomorrow. What we do and think influences the next generation which equates the future of this country. It is all gain to know about your country's politics and all lost if you don't. In the bigger picture, that is.

If this message of mine did awaken you, and you would like to start to make a change for Malaysia, for starters,

Did you know Tun Mahathir has a blog?


www.chedet.com

I'm not implying that you should support his views but at least consider his opinions as he was our previous Prime Minister.

Get updated with the opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim as the big news of him attempting to overthrow the Government.

www.anwaribrahimblog.com

The media.

www.malaysiakini.com

www.thestar.com.my

That mykad of yours in your wallet/purse verifies your citizenship in Malaysia. Start learning to appreciate it. There are many who long to have an identity in a country and would risk their lives to get one.

I apologize if this message's tone is aggresive or offensive. I do not have intentions of mocking or insulting anyone at all. But I do look forward to anyone who wishes to share their thoughts and views about the current political scene.

Thanks for your time, really do.

Oh and yes , spread the word.

God bless this country.

Coming to an end?

Malaysians Go to Taiwan Amid Strife

By Anwar Ibrahim

Categories: Antarabangsa, Anwar, Demokrasi and Sidenotes

From New York Times

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Malaysian ruling party flew more than a third of government lawmakers to Taiwan on Monday in a hastily arranged trip, ostensibly to study farming techniques.

But the trip was widely interpreted as a desperate government effort to try to stop lawmakers from shifting their support to Anwar Ibrahim.

Mr. Anwar, the country’s most prominent opposition figure, won re-election to Parliament last month after a 10-year absence and needs 30 more seats to oust the current government and form his own. His National Justice Party is openly wooing members of the ruling coalition.

Salehuddin Hashim, the National Justice secretary general, called the trip a “kidnapping” meant to protect the coalition, Barisan National, or National Front, which has ruled Malaysia for 51 years but is fracturing.

“This has obviously nothing to do with agriculture,” Mr. Salehuddin said. “It’s a very clear sign of the anxieties and insecurities inside Barisan.”

Top officials have dismissed the challenge by the opposition as unrealistic. But they have also publicly asked government lawmakers to sign pledges of allegiance to the ruling coalition.

Officials insisted Monday that the weeklong trip by about 50 members of Parliament was strictly for study purposes.

“We are going to Taiwan to study about agriculture,” Bung Mokhtar Radin, a member of Parliament from the eastern state of Sabah, told Reuters. “There’s nothing political about this trip.”

But Tricia Yeoh, director of the Center for Public Policy Studies, a Malaysian research group, said the trip would give Barisan officials an opportunity to try to dissuade potential defectors. “The Barisan government is really grasping at straws,” she said.

It's interesting to read both Tun's blog and Anwar's blog about the current political scene. Wonder why we don't have a Badawi's blog. That way at least we know roughly what's on our PM's mind, to be confident and proud to be under his leadership.

6 days left. Let's see what happens.

http://anwaribrahimblog.com/

www.chedet.com

Thanks for your time.

God bless this country, cheers.