Post-political "tsunami"

In the last general election, we have seen so many unexpected results. The government (BN) who usually won comfortably in previous elections had lost its 2/3 majority in the parliament and additional four state governments to the opposition coalition. I would have never imagined this, and I think nobody did.

Political analysts came with various comments on the PRU12 results. Many said this is truly a new dawn for Malaysia. No more race-based politics, the people has united under one name - that is Malaysia. Some suggested that we can see the emergence of two-party political system. Some suggested the BN to truly merge into a one party. Another popular comment is that the people did not really support the opposition but the PRU12 is seen as silent protest of the injustice, the economical hardship that the people is going through lately.

Whatever the reason, the most appropriate thing for the victors to do is to smoothly form a government and get down to work. This will show the people that they have done a good choice, that they have chosen candidates that can fulfill all the election promises. However, for the past one week the political development is a letdown. There are many bickering, infighting and disagreement between the opposition coalition. Up to now, there is still no MB for Perak. Every party wants their reps to be the MB, and more of their reps to be the EXCO.

Why can't everyone sit down together and settle these things smoothly. Let us be truth to our words, to truly serve the public. If the opposition fails to perform, I wonder how many years will it take before it will be given another chance. Maybe 30 to 50 is a reasonable guess.

BN also does not exempted from the problem. There's more serious problem in UMNO. The party leaderships are silently plotting to save their pot. Everyone is very cautious in making comments except one brave son of Mahathir, who loudly called for PM's resignation.

In the states, up till now there's uncertainty of who will fill the MB posts in Perlis and Terengganu. In Perlis, the Highness Raja Perlis chose a different candidate than PM's. Sultan of Terengganu has yet to accept Idris Jusoh as the MB. This time around the palaces are truly display their power. This give another headache to the PM. Huh, I wonder.

Let's hope that in the following week, all parties can come together and solve their problems and smoothly continue proper governance to serve the people. Given current situation, I don't think two-party political system will materialize. At least not in ten years time. Anyway, let's congratulate the Malaysians for being courageous enough to change.