At least two major Malaysian institutions are being severely criticised because of their perceived as well as clear incompetence, marred by countless allegations and proven misconduct and abuse of power. Being a mere citizen mine may not carry an iota of effect but when such misconducts are alleged by someone with authority or at least formerly with authority but still command huge influence over the mass, therefore such appalling situation should no longer considered phantasmagorical.
The government seems to acquiescence the deteriorating trust thus decided to relieve both the IGP and the AG of their duties in the second installment of the Anwar Saga by delegating the powers usually held by those posts to their Deputies. Sadly, once trust has been betrayed and no concrete evidences of any amelioration exercises then it is very doubtful if the mass will ever believed and trust their conducts of such high profile case.
Trust is essential in any transactions particularly when it concerns the authority therefore everyone especially those holding the rein should take particular attention to ensure that trust forever remains intact. Political consideration should not become the only consideration particularly when it relates to holding unto power as if it is one's forever.
The government should learn from the U.S practice of appointing independent prosecutor when it comes to high profiled individuals like what happened to Bill Clinton. Although such is not criticism-free but at least the integrity and accountability are there as the prosecutor is not subject to the whims of the authority. Sadly, such practise might not see the light of the day since many of the proposals to improve the accountability and integrity of many enforcement bodies have yet to materialise like the Anti Corruption Commission.
The formation of those improved and freer bodies may not be easy as we think but what is more important is the existence of political will without which suggestions and recommendations will remain as they are. Just remember the implementation of English for Teaching Science and Mathematics, it only took overnight to be implemented although it was not extensively considered. Another simple but obvious example is the changing of Kementerian Pendidikan to Kementerian Pelajaran immediately after the present Prime Minister took over in 2003.
The government although seems to be serious in improving the delivery system and consequently the people's trust are still dragging its feet in some matters concerning the running of a more transparent and accountable government. We can only speculate but it seems that the authority may not be serious in its effort to uplift the deteriorating image of government machinery. I pray to Allah s.w.t that my assumption here remains assumptions. Alas, time will tell.
"Presently, we need a strong political will to change."
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