Power of the Broom

A broom is normally used to sweep dirt from the floor. But it can also be used to sweep dirt under the carpet.

Khir Toyo thought it was a brilliant idea to award a senior government servant the broom to serve as an example.

The Chinese would have considered it ‘sway’ (not the song by Dean Martin) but actually means ‘unlucky’ and would be greatly offended.

Before the General Elections, Khir was cocky enough to have stated that he would go for zero opposition! As it turned out, he had to eat humble pie to take on the role of Opposition Leader in the State Assembly.

Someone even thought he deserves to be holding the broom instead!