Today is May 13.
Let us put the dark days of May 13, 1969 forty-nine years firmly behind us and learn the most important lesson of all – the need for perpetual mutual respect, sensitivity, civility and decency among Malaysians even among political foes in our plural society of diverse races, religions, languages and cultures.
Let us not only resolve that our politics should be more decent and civil, minus the lies, fake news and false information so ubiquitous in recent general elections campaign, but such qualities should guide us in every aspect of our national life.
Let us never forget, what whatever our differences, including our political differences, we are first and foremost Malaysians singing a common national anthem of Negaraku.
The 14th General Election has given Malaysians a second opportunity to re-set nation building policies and directions and to forge a new national reconciliation and unity – whether Pakatan Harapan or non-Pakatan Harapan voters and supporters.
Let us begin a new day for Malaysia.
(Media Statement in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, May 13, 2018)
#1 by winstony on Monday, 14 May 2018 - 1:48 pm
It is the fear in every country that one fine day, a rogue leader will take over the reigns of power of a country and plunge the whole country into unstoppable chaos or civil war, like in Syria.
The Syrians only wanted democracy but never dreamed that it will turn the country into a hell on earth!
Even Singapore, a very orderly and disciplined country since independence, is fearful of just such an eventuality!
How best to prevent such a catastrophe?
I think that the best bet would be to inculcate the values of integrity, honesty. caring, understanding good governance in government etc in our children when they are still young and attending school so that they will later become responsible adults.
#2 by Bigjoe on Tuesday, 15 May 2018 - 4:02 pm
It appears that there are so many from the AG, IGP, Sabah CM etc that have no clue what to do in the new order, still believing they will somehow get away with anything less than severe personal consequences.
Take the AG, he appear to believe he will get away with being fired and negligent of duty. BUT that depend on next AG, give it to young contemporary AG, its accessory to crime, jailable.
So many the players believing that Harapan promise not to exact revenge does not mean the full extend of the law..