ILLEGAL

FROM THE PEOPLE, TO THE PEOPLE!

It is supposed to be his first ever official function as the new Prime Minister. But, as it turns out it is not to be as the ASEAN Plus summit is unceremoniously abandoned due to security reason arising from the 'red waves' in Pattaya, Thailand. For those who believe in superstitious, such is indeed a bad omen to the new PM since it is his first official visit cum function as the new PM. What is interesting to observe from the embarrassing moment is this - AN ILL GOTTEN POWER WILL NOT BE IN PEACE!

The present Thai government is not a democratically elected since they are there through the same manner as to what they are experiencing and has to face today. The actual or the democratically chosen government is that of Thaksin's supporters but they have to abandon the helm due to similar circumstances the present one is facing. Such should serve as a stern reminder for those who rather usurp the rightful government through immoral channel though it may be legal so to speak. What happened in Perak is just a replication to what is or has happened in Thailand. The only difference is how the People react to the usurpation. Here, being ones who trust and believe in values, the Perakians vent their anger for a mere few days and then everything goes to normal, at least on the surface. The 'immoral' then continue to act as if they deserve the authority. After all, to them the way the previous government crumbles is strictly in accordance of democratic principle.

Perhaps, the new PM is not as disappointed as he seems or claims to be but in reality he is afraid that Malaysians are still after him for his 'sin' in Perak and other doubtful behaviours. Indeed, though some claim that the just concluded by-elections maintain the status quo but since he just assumes responsibility few days before, the new PM should have enjoyed a more memorable victories. After all, all three seats previously are strongholds of his coalition. In 2004, his predecessor enjoys a landslide victory over the Opposition, therefore his elevation to the Chief Executive chair should be translated in his coalition winning all three seats.

Although, his mentor actively solicits for the People to support him , it is all in vain and clearly his mentor has indeed become s part of history. He is now only a fixture of the past. His mentor who previously accuses the fifth PM for being inconsistent has shown that he himself is inconsistent when he condones his protege's usurping action. Previously, he too condemns such ungentleman action! In a nutshell, an ill gotten wealth or power will continue to haunt those unscrupulous scoundrels and they are actually hanging on to the very last thread of their survival as Shakespeare succinctly puts:

Out, out brief candle!