PAK LAH is the BEST thing to happen to Malaysian Politics

I had a great breakfast on Sunday with my mentor DS.



Call it a fluke - so what if it is?

During Pak Lah tenure as the Prime Minister of Malaysia:

The Parliament enhances it check and balance mechanism.

The opposition has a stronger voice, which could keep the ruling party on their toes, do their job.

The power and independence of Judiciary will be reinstated (I hope this will be a reality soon)

ACA will be independent (i.b.i.d.)

The Palaces have spoken, supporting the Rakyat

The news papers are not as pro government as before, though there are still a lot of rooms for improvement

The oppositions are also being closely watched by the rakyat to ensure they are working for the interest of the rakyat - what is this "I forgot the dateline to submit my questions to the Parliament"? - Sounds like "the dog ate my homework" kinda excuse given by my 7 year old nephew!

Most importantly:

The rakyats are the boss. We are watching. We have now realized, more than ever, the fact that WE THE RAKYAT elect the leader (on both sides). If they don't deliver, WE THE RAKYAT can FIRE them in 5 years time.

Now I can be proud to say Malaysia Boleh while our kiasu cousin is still ruled by the same, almost monopolistic / SINGular in nature, political party.

Sheila Majid in Concert - The final song says it all

In aid of the IJN (Institut Jantung Negara) Foundation.

The entrence song was the upbeat WARNA followed by other retros like Penegemis Muda, Gerimis Semalam, Dia, Antara Anyir dan Jakarta, Aku Cinta Pada Mu, and a medley of P Ramlee songs. Brilliant performance by Sheila. As always, she's elegant and very interactive. The audience were great too. Almost everybody sang along her popular numbers, including the non Malays in the audience. At some points people just stood up and start dancing including the tudung girls and aunties. That's the spirit!

I know for sure Sheila was very happy with the response.

Some of the numbers were accompanied by a violinist from Indonesia, Henry Lamiri - beautiful performance. I have to find his CD. Anybody know about this guy?




Encore was the legendary song LAGENDA of course while projections of pictures of Malaysian Prime Ministers on the big screen. Very touching and truely patrotic.

This was how it went:

Tunku Abdul Rahman's picture appeared

Followed by applause from the crowd.

Then

Tun Razak's picture appeared

Another round of applause from the audience, including me.

Tun Hussein Onn's picture appeared

Another round of applause

Tun Mahathir's picture appeared

Almost everybody gave standing ovations and a big round of applause. I could feel the energy as everybody expects his picture will appear, chronologically. Suddenly there was a burst of claps, to me that implies : We Love You Mahathir! (Quietly in my heart: Please come back!)

Then Pak Lah picture came out.

Almost everybody sat down and the hall almost quiet.

I guess some people just do not have a place in our hearts for their lack of contributions to the country.

Tun Mahathir actually came to the concert and stayed until the end. IJN was his brainchild.