Mr. Lim,

The question is this: Who will be the most effective Opposition Leader in Parliament? For the first time in Malaysian political history, there will be an ALTERNATIVE Government waiting in the wings to take over the reins of power at the CENTRE! It is going to be a TWO-Party Parliamentary system; and it augurs well for the nation. It is like the British Parliamentary system for the first time in history. This 2008 General Election is a watershed; and it had ” washed ” away some BN characters.

Now, I shall get on to the track concerning the Opposition Leader. You have been a vigorous, outspoken, daredevil in Parliament ; and had made scathing attacks against the BN; and had acquited yourself very well. You had showed up the weakness of BN by your prowess in debating skills; and could match any one on the other side! You could take on any one ! So, it would be a pity if you were to give way to PKR leader to take your place. However, I do understand the rationale in giving way to PKR.

Firstly, PKR has 31 MPs against DAP’s 28. If we look at the arithmetic, PKR has the majority and hence should , logically speaking , take the first place. Of course, the majority in Perak State does not win for one simple reason: the Constitution stipulates that the MB should be a Malay Muslim. That puts paid to DAP holding the position. Of course there is another clause that says that the Ruler could, if he wishes, waive that requirement. But that was not to be. Now that the position of MB is settled, we shall put this tussle behind us and look forward, looking at the BIG picture— Parliament and beyond.

Secondly, you had rightly mentioned that Datuk Anwar Ibrahim should be the alternative PM.Looking at the big picture again, I feel that is a wise move. Since Anwar could not be in Parliament until he is allowed to contest and win ina by-election, the position, for the time being , should go to Dr. Wan Azizah. She will hold the fort for the time being.

Thirdly, you will be very busy advising the Chief Minister of Penang and also fellow State Assembly men and ladies in Perak and Selangor, your hands are full. They will require your guidance and useful tips. Penang is in DAP-PKR hands; and the Chief Minister and his colleagues should manage it very well and hence the Penangites will vote in DAP-PKR again and again! This is a rare opportunity which should not be squandered, for voters are very knowledgeable and sharp and know who is capable and who is not. So, Penang is a jewel that should be a model to all the other States; and , in this internet age, news spreads very fast. The beacon will shine throughout the land; and once people could see the LIGHT, they will vote DAP-PKR-Pas for at least the next FIFTY years! Just imagine the upliftment of ALL Malaysians for decades!!!

The MEA ( Malaysian Economic Agenda) will bring prosperity, equality, happiness to ALL Malaysians. This is the DREAM come true for ALL people: no one will be marginalised. MALAYSIA can stand tall in the eyes of the world. Instead of Malaysians migrating to foreign lands, those Malaysiasn overseas will return, because they will be able to see a BRIGHT future for them, their children and their garndchildren.

So, your plate will be full. There are so many POTENTIALITIES. You have stood the test of time, running over FORTY years of political struggle and some years in prison. You and your fellow members in DAP have travelled a long, arduous, painful journey; and have given your whole life. Now that Penang especially is your hands, the long march has been worthwhile. You can look back and say that yout tireless efforts in advancing the cause of JUSTICE, FAIRNESS and INTEGRITY have borne fruit.

So, your magnanimous offer to PKR to lead the charge in Parliament is the right move, for the sack of DAP-PKR-Pas coalition.

May God bless you and your comrades in the coming days, weeks , months and years. Malaysians should be ever grateful for the unstinting efforts in steering the course of DAP all these years— 40-odd years!

Thank you.

S.H. Huang