SYABAS PAK LAH!

By Perry

Lately, Dewan Rakyat passed two important Bills, Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) and the Malaysian Anti- Corruption Commission (MACC).

The passing of this two bills will certainly correct the misconception held by the public towards this government institution. As we are aware, the rakyat has, to a certain extent, lost confidence in our judiciary system and efforts undertaken by the Anti Corruption Agency (ACA) to fight the corrupt practices deemed to be prevalent rampantly in government sector.

The passing of the JAC and MACC in Deawan Rakyat by the present government, which lacks 2/3 majority, is a corner stone for Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s premiership. Indeed it will be regarded as a signature of Pak’ Lah political legacy in Malaysian politics.

The opposition party members led by Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, also endorsed the bill, particularly the JAC with some reservations.

The infamous V.K.Lingam video clip issue has exposed the ill practice which has crept silently in the judiciary system. The rising number of unresolved corruption cases has also caused great concern to public. This two major issues has made public miserable and seared the Malaysian psyche very badly , regardless of age , race, religion and income level.

Considering the poor image of government caused by this issues, the opposition party launched a relentless efforts to vote BN out. Coincidenly, the rising price of the house hold basic needs, has caused political tsunami BN in the last 12th General Election. BN lost 2/3 majority in Dewan Rakyat.It is argued that the voters were strongly influenced by this misconceptions.

Nevertheless, now the rakyat are assured that the appointment of judges would be carried out in a transparent and fair manner and the ACA has some strong ‘teeth’ to bite the ‘big fish’ to wipe out corruption in Malaysia.

The passing of JAS and MACC bills are part of Pak Lah’s promises when he took over the helm of government .His initiatives to restore the image of government institutions will certainly improve the level of confidence among rakyat on government institutions.

This above said initiatives are part of Pak’ Lah’s agenda to enhance good governance. So, I fervently hope that all his initiatives which derived from his ‘inner voice’ will gradually but surely will improve the government institutions to serve rakyat with fair and just. Hence, let us take this opportunity to wish our prime minister a very good Syabas!