I find it bewildering. First it was the Hindraf that took its cause to the British Government and now Sabah's Consumer Association of Sabah and Labuan (CASH) is following the Hindu rights group footstep in seriously considering a petition on the illegal immigrants issue to the British Government instead of the Federal Government or the King.
It is understandable that the present Malaysian government is just good at giving lip service, childish politicking and sleeping, but recent events have shown that our Royalty can play a balance and wise role in the country and as such I believe that groups like Hindraf and CASH should take their petition to the King directly like what BERSIH did last year.
How can we be accorded respect by foreign governments when we don't even pay respect to our government and monarch in the first place? Let's take a short break from the negative elements of the government of the day, at the very least it is essential that we should follow the right steps - take the cause to the government and the opposition parties. And if all means failed, sought the King for help, if not Sultans. What if everything fails? - People Power.
While it is true that Malaysia is part of the Commonwealth but we are not a dominion in the club. It is essentially being a 2nd class club member while the former dominions of the British Empire holds first class privileges when it comes to accessing the British Government and Monarch. Who are the dominions? Australia, New Zealand, Canada and some nations in the Pacific and Caribbean, and these countries recognize the British Monarch as their head of state. The citizens of these countries are also accorded citizen rights in the UK with the right to vote and stand for elections. Whereas Malaysians don't enjoy such rights except for visa-free travel and we don't call Queen Elizabeth II as our Agong.
So think. It is time to really stand up on our own. After all, do you think the British Government will intervene? Think. The answer is no. Malaysia is not Myanmar enough for them to be critical of us. It is high time for groups mentioned above to form a confederation of NGOs and demand the inept and myopic government of the day to buck up, shut up its nonsense and comical farce, and do the right and real thing. March 8th showed us that it is possible if the rakyat stands up for themselves.
Rise up people!
It is understandable that the present Malaysian government is just good at giving lip service, childish politicking and sleeping, but recent events have shown that our Royalty can play a balance and wise role in the country and as such I believe that groups like Hindraf and CASH should take their petition to the King directly like what BERSIH did last year.
How can we be accorded respect by foreign governments when we don't even pay respect to our government and monarch in the first place? Let's take a short break from the negative elements of the government of the day, at the very least it is essential that we should follow the right steps - take the cause to the government and the opposition parties. And if all means failed, sought the King for help, if not Sultans. What if everything fails? - People Power.
While it is true that Malaysia is part of the Commonwealth but we are not a dominion in the club. It is essentially being a 2nd class club member while the former dominions of the British Empire holds first class privileges when it comes to accessing the British Government and Monarch. Who are the dominions? Australia, New Zealand, Canada and some nations in the Pacific and Caribbean, and these countries recognize the British Monarch as their head of state. The citizens of these countries are also accorded citizen rights in the UK with the right to vote and stand for elections. Whereas Malaysians don't enjoy such rights except for visa-free travel and we don't call Queen Elizabeth II as our Agong.
So think. It is time to really stand up on our own. After all, do you think the British Government will intervene? Think. The answer is no. Malaysia is not Myanmar enough for them to be critical of us. It is high time for groups mentioned above to form a confederation of NGOs and demand the inept and myopic government of the day to buck up, shut up its nonsense and comical farce, and do the right and real thing. March 8th showed us that it is possible if the rakyat stands up for themselves.
Rise up people!
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