Blind to Reality, Deaf to the People
Negeri Sembilan Results: A wake up call for the Unity Government The election results in Negeri Sembilan should be a serious warning to DAP and PKR. Many voters appear to believe that the government has not delivered on the promises of reform, good governance and improving the people's cost of living. Elections are ultimately decided by public confidence and today's results suggest that confidence has weakened. To regain the trust of Malaysians, the government must demonstrate that no one is above the law. Political accountability should begin with leadership. In my view, DAP Secretary General Anthony Loke should take responsibility for the party's poor performance by stepping down. The government must also restore public confidence in the justice system be ensuring that the law is applied fairly and consistently, without political interference. Many Malaysians continue to question the handling of the case involving Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi and equal tr...
