What an election....

13th March 2008.

8th March was the 12th Malaysian Elections Day. A day that will now go down in history as it was on that day that a "Political Tsunami" took place. A day when the electorate wielded the power of the voting slip. A day that was as shocking to the opposition parties as it was to the Barisan National (National Coalition) party that had been enjoying a mininum 2/3 majority rule since Malaysia achieved independence.

Btw, me did carry out my patriotic duty. Cast my vote, I did. Proof below :

It is generally felt that all Malaysians, irrespective of race, religion & culture, has had enough of what's been going on in the govt of the day. It was time for a change. Huge losses were suffered by the then ruling coalition (BN)... finally losing 5 states to the Opposition! Penang, Kedah, Perak & Selangor...they fell into Opposition hands...besides Kelantan.

Now many things are happening in the country. Too many for me to elaborate here. How they will finally end up, only God knows. I can safely say here that what most Malaysians want is for all to realise that Malaysians are becoming a more mature & knowledgeable lot. Not ppl that would simply accept what comes out of the Govt-controlled media nor the mouths of govt leaders. Old lies & threats of May 13th, coupled with other fear tactics do NOT work anymore. They just want their voices to be heard and their problems sincerely looked into & solved. They are not gonna sit still & let their lives be dictated by all & sundry. A clear signal to aspiring govt leaders...do sit up & pay attention...

Well, we sincerely hope that Malaysia would be none the worse after this "political tsunami". Those who have been swept away should acknowledge that the ppl have spoken...as dared to by certain top govt leaders who told them "to use the ballot boxes" to show their dissatisfaction...esp so when they took to the streets and were told not to but use the ballot boxes instead! Well, they did! They have listened to your good advice.

Now that the Rakyat has used the ballot boxes, it's over to the Govt of the day to listen & listen well....then to act so that the Rakyat will regain their faith in the sincerity of the govt to look after their welfare, irrespective of race, religion & culture!

Good luck, Malaysia!!