Malaysian Politics - It's Been A Long Time Since I Read the Papers. XD

The departure of the self-declared man of principles – Zaid Ibrahim - from PKR garnered much of media publicity, public attention and many more question marks about the future of our nation’s political maturity.

One and a half years ago, he was heralded as a hero, for voicing out his opinions and then later stepping down from BN in favour of ‘his principles’. He then resigned from BN for opposing the abuse of the Internal Security Act (ISA) and apparently joined PKR after “much consideration”.

All these current news about him departing from PKR to form a new party that will protect the interests of the public is shedding light on the true colours of his motives. He has proven that he is an egoistical politician – much like so many others – who speaks fiercely of protecting public interests when they are only vying for power. I expected him to be a better team player but I guess all of the rakyat’s expectations were too high of him.

He was trusted; he was given recognition as a leader in PKR but then now he’s just shredding off his own dignity together with the credibility of the opposition party. He’s singing the same song with a different tune – why want to dilute the opposition pool?

I assume true the speculations that he is nothing more but a Trojan Horse to PKR.

Despite talks about a ‘Third Force’ that he intends to start up, I personally feel that nothing in our political field will ever change for the betterment of the people if politicians lack the integrity to rule. Honesty in politics is scarce, but still the people are praying with every ounce of hope that light will prevail in every general election.

When is our nation ever going to mature and put an end to these endless tirades of politicking? Forget not how many thousands of taxpayers’ money we are wasting to sustain these political squabbles. Enough with the money politics and the sabotaging!

Where has all that genuine sincerity to build the rakyat gone to? Have we truly lost it along the years together with our patriotic enthusiasm?

“Politicians are all the same - it's all about massaging their own ego and serving their own interests.” – Edwrong, Malaysiakini.

We are definitely in need of a paradigm shift, and right NOW.