It’s time to believe (that change is possible)

February 27, 2008 |

Many sceptical Malaysians often say that things will never change in Malaysia. In particular, these people are talking about the political landscape of Malaysia. Although I agree that it is extremely difficult to visualise Malaysian politics any other way, i.e. being dominated by Umno, I strongly believe that we can change things; otherwise, I wouldn’t bother being in a political party.

Party politics aside, many people say that it’s time to change. With all the crime, corruption, educational and environmental (physical, mental and spiritual) damage that Umno has perpetrated on Malaysia, it’s very clear to everyone that it is time for change in Malaysia. Indeed, many would say that change is overdue.

However, borrowing from one of the Transformers movie tagline, we should also see that it is time to change. If we are to have change in Malaysia, we – the Rakyat – must change first. I know it’s human nature to blame anyone and anything but ourselves. But if we are really honest with ourselves, we know that things will only begin to change when we ourselves change.

And that’s not all. In order for us to change first, we must believe that not only change is possible but that our change will make the critical difference. Whatever it is, at the end of the day, for all Malaysians to have a better future, it is not up to the politicians. It is up to us, the Rakyat.

My question is this: do you have the courage to do the right (and responsible) thing? The fate of Malaysia lies in your answer.

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Antares on February 27, 2008 1:03 pm
Fear of change = fear of life because what is alive changes constantly. People fear uncontrollable change, not realizing that change can be CONSCIOUS, which means we have our hands on the wheel of our own destiny. However, being conscious means we have to wake up from our cultural trance which turns us into ciphers and robots doing the same old same old, day in day out. That’s right, we’re addicted to routine reality - and cursing the bladigarmen has become part of our daily routine! It’s time to stop cursing and show bad government the EXIT. Good luck with your campaign, Jonson!
Klaw on February 27, 2008 3:29 pm
I believe change can be infectious. It takes one person to believe in it, and to convince another.

Realistically, this year’s election will see BN back in power, but I hope the results in the elections will act as a catalyst for further change.

Once more and more people get online, get the real story about BN, then the power of BN will start to diminish. Being a child of the Internet era, I absolutely believe that we will change, sooner or later.
Josh on March 10, 2008 11:29 pm
Malaysian did change. And what was deemed impossible has happened! Kudos to everyone who made the change by making their voice heard!

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