Just after 7am this morning, I logged on to check my email box and the first was from a friend, BH on Anwar being accused again for sodomy. Next, I visited my blog and read Malaysiakini's headline on it under Mycen news feed. Now that I have a blogroll, there are six bloggers posting on the same subject. I can imagine the huge number not on my list, writing away on this latest news. Text messages using mobile phones will be transmitted, with Maxis, Digi, and Celcom getting a boost in their earnings.
From the brief browsing of the comments by top bloggers like Rocky's Bru and Zorro, the general sentiments seem to suggest a sign of desperation by powers that be, abuse of power, or even lack of creativity since it was 10 years ago that Dr. Mahathir did the same. I can safely say that most people either disbelieve the accusation or would consider it such a small matter, more personal than national, when compared with the current issues of the day. Most people are wondering who is in charge now? I cannot help comparing the situation with the Taikos seen in Chinese movies, where even if the Taiko wanted to give up, the 'machais' are definitely not giving up their golden 'rice bowls'.
Anwar would need more than the Sabah and Sarawak sympathisers this time. My bet is on the support of the people (result of backlash) come next election to make at least Wan Azizah the next PM if this present case cannot be solved in his favour.
We are certainly in for an interesting time, but I am more worried about the collateral damage to the ordinary folks.
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Hi Kosong
Things are beginning to move, now that September 16 is nearer. Like you, I find that life is never dull but the collateral damage to the everyday folks are taking a toll. Petrol price increase leading to increases in the prices of everything else except pay, lucklustre investment climate because of political instability leading to minimum FDI, soaring food prices, poor stock market climate, mass psychological fear of an impending resession, etc. I wish the leaders could put in more effort to think about the welfare of the ordinary Malaysians.
I have been getting used to drinking kopi-o kosong. Sugar prices have been left fairly intact, but for how long? And then flour prices again? Then vegetables? Then newspapers (The Star is already RM1.50 on weekends!)?
Cheers, while we still can. No beer but join me for a kopi-o or teh-o kosong.
Thanks Bayi.
I thought kopi-o kosong is only for me without work nor pension to fall back on. I am still drinking with sugar, though trying to avoid, esp. with my family history.
Our political situation has never been so fluid, with so much uncertainty. Everyone is now a political analyst in coffee shops, including me of course!
We have a lot of catching up to do. I will e-mail you to see when you are in KL.
TQ for an interesting post to aid citizenry thinking.
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