We've had air disasters, floods and political strife.
It has been an extremely challenging time for the Prime Minister especially, although the political strife originated partly from his own policies and decision-making processes.
It is easy to put the blame on someone, and the Prime Minister and his First Lady are easy targets.
He is currently under attack from all directions that I find it amazing that he had maintained a fairly dignified stand amid all the abuse being hurled his way.
I can understand if the attacks come from pro-Opposition politicians, but to have his own party members attacking him and spreading lies about his wife is rather sad.
I disagree with some of his decisions and policies, but 5 years into his administration has not turned this country into a disaster zone.
One can hardly blame him for the air disasters or the flooding.
One cannot entirely blame him either for the present political strife within UMNO and BN - he wanted to make a difference and yet he has to work within the constraints of the present administrative bureaucracy and the political culture within his party.
Understanding the constraints that he is facing, and the less than desirable result of his trying to avoid addressing these constraints to maintain his liberal stance, I can only hope that the changes that he wishes to make happen, happen soon.
Now that I can see for myself what some of the so-called leaders within Umno are capable of doing and what they generally lack, I am seriously not surprised that our Prime Minister is making changes in the way Malaysia is governed.
Through the massive number of ministers and consultants in the PMO and with almost every development initiatives originating from it, we are seeing a new style of governing.
I have no opinion on how we are governed, as long as it is not by adhering to the Machiavellian principle of "the end justifies the means" as I find that particularly abhorrent.
As for Datuk Najib, my one wish is for him to persevere in instituting those changes he wishes to make as he is now way too deep into it and to back off now would be even more disastrous for him, his party and our country.
re: "As for Datuk Najib, my one wish is for him to persevere in instituting those changes he wishes to make as he is now way too deep into it and to back off now would be even more disastrous for him, his party and our country."
ReplyDeleteI beg to differ. It might be disastrous for him and his cronies but the salvation of the nation should be above his self-interests like in the 1MDB major fiasco.
ReplyDeleteNatural disaster is unavoidable ,it's could happen d to any country in this world , the worst that Malaysia experiencing is political division even in this time of disaster the opposition are finding ways to gain political mileage .
Insted of showing a helping hand ,they are badmouthing all effort by the central government .
The new electorates in Sarawak give more power to rural voters. For Najib, it's not about perserverence, it's about relevance and urban voters are irrelevant (mainly opposition anyway)
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I have always considered that PM Najib should be giving more attention to the needs of the rural voters, further improve rural infrastructure, maximise the potential of rural economic activities, and fully realise the potential of non-urban environment as a differentiator in economic development.
DeleteFor example, there is no reason whatsoever that a rural setting can't be developed to become a high-tech centre for creative industries should the supporting infrastructure is available.
However, there must be a reason why our PM and his team have decided to focus on urbanisation instead of capitalising on our rural heritage as a source of economic growth. They have all the data to make the projection models to justify their decisions.
But the decision has been made; we must see it through. Besides, politics should not be the deciding factor in matters that involve governance and economic development.