Who is this fellow to the PM?
Once again like the mad men they are, the ruling coalition particularly the dominant party have accused PKR of practising nepotism when Nurul Izzah, coincidentally the daughter of the incumbent President and the Opposition Leader, decided to enter into the PKR's VP race. Whether they have forgotten or choose to ignore since it is their natural tendency to bark at the wrong tree, exposing their own flaws like the Teo Nee Ching debacle. Nepotism ofr favouritism of relatives has long since being the practise in the ruling coalition.
The President of MCA has his son installed as his successor as the Labis MP and holding the position of Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-based Industries. The former PM, Tun Dr. Mahathir has his son as the Jerlun MP and the International Trade and Industries Deputy Minister. The Sarawak CM has sin son as the Kota Samarahan Mp an a former deputy minister. The Sabah CM himself has his son in law as the State Assemblyman for Membakut.
The former fifth PM during his tenure let his son and son in law to gain economically while the current PM has his brother controlling the second largest banking corporation up to date. At the same time, the current PM too has his cousin as his party VP and Minister of Home Affairs, a very influential post. These are tell tale signs of actual and clear nepotism or favouritism, as those bunch of no gooders claim to oppose.
I am pretty sure that their defense will be that people achieved their present standings on their own right, which perhaps is true but so as Nurul Izzah and Lim Guan Eng. They are what they are because of their own tireless effort. Nurul Izzah herself has been active in politics since her father incarceration in 1998. From there on, she has never stop to persevere until she reaches her current status as one of many potential second line of future leaders.
Just because you are related to someone who is a somebody does not mean that you should shun public office or any economic opportunities since you have the calibre, capacity, ability and most of all you too need to earn a living. The Prophet himself has installed his adopted son as the leader in facing the Roman empire during his life time.
At least people like Nurul Izzah is not holding any apparent authority and power unlike many friends and relatives of the current PM, which is therefore prone to abuse. Next time before you condemn others make sure you practise whatever you preach. But then again, they have the power therefore they can do or say whatever they please. I almost forgot that we are living in Bolehland!
In Bolehland, if you belong to the ruling coalition, you are above others!
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