Senior minister in sex scandal : Leadership by example?

What message are we sending to our children and the younger generation?

The sex scandal of Health Minister,Datuk Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek, is not only very unfortunate but distressing as well.It may be a personal affair which we have no right to probe.But a wrong cannot be right just because it is personal.Being a senior minister and a doctor he should be a shining example for the younger generation.Unfortunately his adulterous behaviour has become an example of what our children should not follow.

If people in high places don't behave how can we expect the ordinary citizen to do so?What is happening to our country that is supposed to be religious and moral?Has illicit sex and adultery,like corruption, become an accepted way of life?

Malaysians of all faiths are becoming increasingly more religious.But are we genuinely more spiritually inclined?Of late immoral activities,crime and corruption are becoming so rampant that it is threatening to become a norm.Although we say they are evil and even sinful,but we seem to glorify those,especially the rich and glamorous, who indulge in them.They become role models for our children,which is really a pitiful state.It is ironical that such immoral activities if committed by the ordinary citizen is frowned at but on the contrary glorified if indulged by the rich and powerful.

As parents,teachers,elders and leaders,let us ask ourselves "Are we the right role models for our children?Are we showing them the right examples in life?"If we cannot lead them by example,who else can?How can we expect them to become better humans if they cannot find someone to show them the way?

Dr.Chua should be honorable and resign from all his public positions.This would not only spare him further embarrassment but also spare the dignity of of the post of Health Minister and the medical profession as a whole.

It is time for Malaysians seriously think about whom they elect as their representatives in the coming general elections.Do you want the immoral and corrupt to decide our destiny?Aren't we mature enough to choose the right people?It may be wiser to abstain than elect the wrong people.

Dr.Chris Anthony