The much awaited GE13 has come and
gone but there was no change. However it was historic as being the most hotly
contested elections with the largest voter turnout of over 80% and
unfortunately the it was also the dirtiest ever. The people went out in droves to
vote, hoping that they could change the country for good. Their hopes and
aspirations vanished overnight on the fateful May 5, 2013.There was so much
disappointment and sadness on seeing the results of that the election.Many call
it Black 505,marking it as the day when democracy died.
Yes, the elections are over but it
is the same old regime and same old tricks of which the people are all tired continue
after the election. Corruption, arrogance of power and racist intimidation
continue unabated despite the ruling party winning only a minority of its share
of the votes. Even when the majority of the voters wanted to bring about change
peacefully at the ballot box, they were hindered and stopped by alleged fraudulent
means.
Now instead of moving forwards we are being taken backwards to same old days of racism
and suppression of freedom and human rights. The Chinese are criticized for not
voting for the ruling party and threatened to boycott their businesses. Those
not happy with the elections results are asked to emigrate>if that is so 52%
of the people must leave the country, including possibly over three quarters of
the taxpayers. Even a 24yr old student is arrested a for allegedly wanting to bring
down the mighty government whose legitimacy is under question. So despite the majority having voted for change, nothing has
changed and the struggle for change and the fight against injustice go on.
Those in the helm of power seem
to FEAR everyone and everything that is RIGHT. They fail to understand that this
unfounded fear if not addressed will soon be the cause of their downfall. The
best outcome of the GE13 is the unprecedented unity among the people of various
races, especially the young that was evident in the massive crowds that turned
up at the Black505 rallies all over the country. This is very encouraging and
with our continued support, racism may soon see its exit from the lives of
Malaysians.
It is indeed very disheartening
and depressing to be denied the victory earned by hard work and tremendous
sacrifice but let's not give up but move on with hope in peace and unity among
the people which is being put to the test.
Let us all be patient and
continue with our fight against racism, the last available weapon to the ruling
elite and keep up the pressure peacefully and watch their downfall that will
their doing and which will not be too far away. It’s now a battle between the
racism of the ruling elite and racial unity of the ordinary rakyat in which
history has shown that the battle will always be won by the people
.
In this struggle for change it
may be worthwhile to remember the encouraging words of our young student, Adam
Adli, who is currently under police remand, “Be
strong, keep up the fight, this is only the beginning”. At 24,he may be
much younger than many of us but his brave words to the people on being
arrested should inspire the people in their struggle for freedom.
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