Malaysian politics has been plagued with endless cases of political assassination. Most of the top leaders from both sides had been tarnished with sensational personal controversies. Some of them could have provided movie producers with valuable materials to produce blockbusters.
From PM Najib, Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim, Lim Guan Eng, Mat Sabu to Dr Ng Yen Yen, these leaders had suffered personal attacks and allegations which are potential hazardous to their career and credibility.
We have to put a stop to senseless character assassination. We have had enough of someone's personal life. Our yardstick to measure the usefulness of a political leader should be his/her ability to deliver good governance and service to the people.
Our fixation over controversies, personal attacks and mere allegations are going to distort our attention on the real issues. We want competing politicians to focus on delivering good policies and solutions to the multifarious issues plaguing Malaysia. We should start with the economy, as Jahabar Sadiq rightly put it in his short view.
Last Thursday, another leader Dr Ng Yen Yen got her redemption and justice. This is not a good season for Barisan leaders. Allegations made against opposition leaders are more difficult to stick while Barisan leaders are often on the receiving end when they were made against them. Perhaps, this should send a signal to those who are apt to employ the same strategy on opposition politicians especially Anwar Ibrahim and Mat Sabu to call an end to their sexual allegations game.
In Ng's case, a top advertising director Austen Zecha, a director of TBWA-ISC Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Integrated Strategic Communications Sdn Bhd (ISC), had during an interview with radio station Business FM89.9 on March 18 this year, had alleged that ISC had refused renewal of an advertising contract because the minister, through her agent, had solicited a bribe in respect of it implied that she was dishonest, corrupt and unfit for public office as well as guilty of abusing her power and position as the tourism minister to make a profit for herself.
Zecha found out later, "The fact of the matter is that I have found out since my BFM interview of 18th March 2011 that the person who claimed to be representing the Minister’s interest in seeking half of the new contract’s income in return for ISC clinching its fifth successive year three year contract is, in fact, not who that person claimed to be. In short, there is no valid connection between that person and the Minister. As such, I therefore apologise for having reacted the way I did when there was no basis to conclude that that person was acting on the Minister’s behalf concerning ISC’s recent tender for Tourism Malaysia’s current three year contract."
"In this regard, I am pleased to announce that Dato’ Seri Dr. Ng Yen Yen has conducted herself honourably in so far as this matter is concerned and has graciously accepted my offer to make amends and apologise for my conduct."- (Zecha's apology letter and the Minister statement was sent to Straight Talk by the minister's assistant).
Dr Ng Yen Yen had graciously accepted the apology but had this to say: "Now that the truth has been told, I would like to move forward and not dwell on the irreparable damage that was caused by the defamatory remarks made."
Yes, the damage is irreparable if you are a Barisan leader. Some cynics had claimed that Zecha was paid to make the apology. I personally do not think that this is a fair assumption.
We should treat all allegations and character assassinations fairly and rightly - with a pinch of salt - unless any solid evidence is being tendered.
We must move away from treating politics like a soap opera. It is time to get serious because Malaysia's problems need a political solution. We need matured and smart politicians to make them.
4 comments:
Political character assisination is here to stay,no matter what.It doesn't matter if the attackers are from BN or the opposition.If these politicains do not engaged in personal attacks,then they will have nothing to do.They need to caused a distraction away from their failures to perform their official duties,whether as ministers or elected representatives.
What are these creatures to do.Talk about or attack and stop corruption.If without corruption then their offshore bank accounts will be zero or nada.Then how are they going to fund those young showcase mistresses they are keeping.
If most of our politicians are dependable,funtionable then our economy,school and public institutional systems wouldn't have gone to the dogs.Our number one man,that is the PM has to take the lead.But if the PM's image is incredibly tarnished,leaderless,gutless and is a political chicken when it comes to making tough reforms,then all the way down is all talk but no action.
Just look at the cabinet members.It consists of political rejects,alledged rapists, murderers and robber barons.How can a country funtion with these people at the helm.So to cause a distraction from their failures at their official duties they go on attacking and accusing their political opponents.If only these creatures could be as good if not better in correcting the wrongs of this country,then Malaysia will be a better place for all Malaysians.
They are typical politicians especially Malaysian politicians just like what the Chinese say they are 'Crows are the same in color all the world' black.
Need I say anymore ?
I believe Zecha. Of course he cannot provide evidence to such an allegation. So, he had to apologise.
Come on Khoo. Allegations against the Opposition are state sponsored. Just read Utusan and watch TV3.
I believe the Opposition claims against government leaders. You just cannot paint all with the same brush.
Khoo, I find it very hard to understand why having sex with somebody you know or with a prostitute is more important news than what you can do for the country, or what wrong you have done to the country.In short, your future depends solely on sex or no sex.I think we are now competing with animals' mentality.
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