It was a nonsense weekend.
Supposed to watch a musical teather in which a niece performed with frail mother, but an incident at the teather entrance ended her undergoing emergency operation for an open fracture.
It was supposed to be PPBM's first AGM as a proper political party though there was no statutory prior branch and division meetings held. Expectation was for something significant on the struggle from the Malay and Muslim based party of the Prime Minister.
It became an event similar to a divorcee endlessly bitching of their ex and filled with rhetorics of his or her new marriage will not be like the previous one.
The biggest nonsense must be PPBM VP, Tan Sri Rashid Abd Rahman requesting "openly" contracts to be awarded to division head to finance PPBM division operation.
And Syed Saddiq said PPBM is not UMNO 2.0 or 3.0...
There have been too much political nonsense in 2018 that Assistant Minister and Chief of Staff at the Sarawak Chief Minister Office, Abdullah Saidol had an interesting new year wish.
Borneo Post Online reported it HERE and his unplug message as below:
Abdullah: Perhaps a Naive New Year Wish But Hope His Not Alone.
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Moving fwd next year, for goodness sake, I hope there will be less political nonsense and clumsiness from all politician or leaders frm both side, of course, including my humble self.
Why did I spontaneously said that?
Looking back, there was many comical things happened in this country.
Those with responsibility to manage national fiscal, applied the weirdest accounting practices or standards which caused him to frequently confuse with the number of zeros in millions and billions.
The one whose primary job is suppose to unite people and due to some reckless statement by his comrades which he fail to manage, eventually caused serious public chaos that also build uncontrol elements of racial hatred. Whole nation knows that someone among them must have "blood stain" on their hands.
When many schools in the country are dilapidated, of all things, his swift response was splendidly introducing "Black Shoe" to be worn by all students. Not knowing that such black shoes are more expensive than white.
Now, after 7 months, it seem like every ordinary citizens of this country understand the meaning of "Rules of Law".
Their perception is that, just bring to court and charged as many as possible then, if later they found out not enough evidences, just apply to court to discharge the so called accuse person or discontinue the case.
Many political heroes or self-proclaimed people's champion going around the country for couple of years, screaming day and night at every gathering giving assurances and promises to the masses that if they are given the opportunity to manage the country, "believe you me", they will be able to bring down the cost of living and essential goods will be affordable.
And further to that, they also confidently pledged and guarantees that massive infrastrutural development will be initiated favouring people's needs.
Eventually after they secured the power, shockingly people were told that all those promises, pledges and guarantees are not "Holy Words or Books" therefore not oblige to fulfil.
Perhaps the reason is that, all things are said or announced by not so "Holy People".
Can't blame the majority who supported them. How many people actually care to read that small printed cautious statement under their forked tongue?
The people's expectations are actually reasonable.
They just want to be assured that the future of our beloved nation are led and managed by leaders who should knows what they are doing or talking.
They should by now "put the money where their mouth is" by managing this country brilliantly.
Less Politicking and more delivering.
Back to the new year wishes. Amongst others, not much to ask and wish for, perhalps Six (6) things i humbly believed that should to be given extra attention next year, which is another 365 days extra period after the expiry of the "100 days" pledged are the followings;
1st, please manage the country's economy prudent and judiciously so as not to burden the people socio-economically and creating conducive vibrancy within our business environment and communities.
This might attract and the return of foreign investment.
At the same time, be creative and innovative in finding ways to improve our national revenues and adding more values to whatever available natural resources that we have.
2nd, Malaysian, especially political leaders must always do or say things thats unite the people of this multiracial & multireligious nation.
We need societal unity to earn peace and harmony.
Those unscrupulous people that frequently promote bigotry, hatred and predujices must be despised and rejected.
3rd, sense of security and justice among the people must be enhanced.
To further reduce crime index especially that involves drug abuse, cyber crime, corruption, human trafficking, tremendous social media's irresponsible slanderous or malicious posting and also goods smuggling.
The notion about Rules of Law must not be perceived as mere slogan but must be genuinely practiced and executed impartial and equitably.
Choas and public disorder will never benefit anybody.
National security should prevail.
4th, there must be stern commitment towards strengthening the quality of our national education system.
The infrastructural development of our dilapidated schools nationwide must be expeditiously implemented.
All this is to ensure future generations are well educated, with high moral values and supreme civic conscience.
Next, is the most talk about concern raised by the masses which is about strengthening intergrity and good governance.
All efforts must be glaringly done so as to instil unyielding discipline upon all those who hold power, authority and fiduciary obligations.
The public yearned to see further improvement, i.e. efficient administration, punctual deliveries and effective monitoring system by all government machinery.
Last but not least, as one those representatives representing rural folks, it always been my desire and hope that the government, either state or federal, will continuously committing and equally dispatch the necessary developments towards the rural areas so as to gradually narrowing the rural-urban disparities.
This honest wish of mine may caused people to perceive me as a "naive political punk or Jagung" but I partially share John Lennon's feeling in his song 'Imagine', which says, 'You may say I'm a dreamer, But I'm not the only one.'
Nobody is perfect, but eventually patriotic and conscious-minded people will recognise who has that genuine enthusiasm and proven ability to reasonably deliver good things and assistance for the people.
And at the same time, people will soon becoming more aware and mindful of those wicked individuals who choose to shamelessly manipulate, deceive and bluffing on their way up.
Sarawakians as it seem now, have no choice but to be more united than ever.
Sarawak's rights and interests must be protected, secured and fight for.
Notwithstanding that, behaving hostile is not a Sarawakian style in dealing with such demands but we will always remain resilient and vigilance.
Off course, personal wish or inspiration as a person is for me to keep and God willing, hope everyone will be blessed with inner strenght and self-esteem to face all challenges within our own rugged environment.
Happy New year to all.
Abdullah Hj.Saidol
30.12.2018
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Before we talk about Rashid Rahman, this video should inspire all to wish and pray for no more political nonsense in 2019 and focus at delivering for the people.
For the case of Rashid, he was the reason we said enough with Perkasa.
The Kelantan was invited in by Dato Ibrahim Ali and appointed VP, subsequently shot his mouth without any sense of political correctness, depth in argument or factual basis.
He thought the manner PPBM won the general election was God's miracle but uttered as mere prophetic preportion.
Subsequently he uttered something UMNO was doing but never expressed openly.
A PPBM supporter, facebooker Sofian Abdul Rahman only realised PPBM was never the answer to UMNO. Few months ago, he wrote not concern with PH failure to deliver manifesto as long as Najib is rid off.
Syed Saddiq lambasted Rashid, but he played ignorance to the expensive branded Herschel bags given to PPBM delegates.
Apparently, the undercurrent behind the loud applause to Rashid's speech was unhappiness of delegates being promised board and petrol money provided but channelled to expensive bag and expensive venue.
The few PPBM friends present tried to defend it as strengthening division finance by strengthening the head's financial strength, which was no answer.
The MPT took a line that any member can get bid for public contracts but has to undergo due and proper process. Mere after thought.
It is a dulu, kini dan selamanya 3.0 pettiness that araise from Mahathir's legacy as 4th PM.
To outsider, it remained a big political nonsense as the nonsenses coming from Mat Maszlee, Syed Saddiq and Rina Harun, all singled out by Tun Dr Mahathir in his winding speech.
With Azmin "declared war" on Anwar Ibrahim, Azmin-Hishamuddin pact out in the open and the race to deny Anwar to be 8th PM, it will be difficult but nevertheless. the wish remain for less political nonsense for 2019.
Happy New Year everyone.