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The "revolution" - our own Malaysian styled-revolution - that ought to now be studied alongside the nature and structure of revolutions worldwide is not without its causes.

Azly Rahman | dr.azly.rahman@gmail. com
http://azlyrahman-illuminations.blogspot.com/

At the great gathering of thousands, the new leaders emerging from the elections of 2012 speak.

protes fuel price hike rally mppj stadium 070708 40Praise be to God, Lord of the Universe, Just God of Humanity, Universal God of Humankind that knows even what is whispered in our hearts. Praise be to Lord of the Day of Judgment; one that made possible the change and transformation we are seeing now and we will continue to see in future.

Allow me to talk about our victory, our vision of a "Constitutional State" and our vehicle of social, cultural, and economic progress beyond the NEP: of a new economic agenda.

I stand here by His Grace, with humility, thanking you Malaysians who have come to celebrate and to give us the strength, the resolve, and the will to continue to march towards victory.

This victory is already ours. We cannot underestimate our struggle – the struggle of Malaysians of regardless of race, class, gender, creed, religious background, and national origin. This victory will be a gift for our children. This will be the best gift we can leave the next generation with in a country in which "justice" is put in its proper place. This is the concept of Adil and is what we base out struggle on. This is the concept of bersih, cekap, amanah in the truest sense of the word. We are winning.

We live in an imperfect world. We live in maya, in the shadow of Plato's cave. We constantly need to make changes to our institutions, so that democracy will have its breathing space, will evolve, and will flourish in accordance to the laws of Nature. As the French philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau once said "Everything in good in the hands of the Author of things, everything degenerates in the Hands of Man…"

We have allowed totalitarianism, corruption, repression, and hedonism to take root in our democratic institutions.

mat rempit dap 040308 bertolakIn an imperfect world such as Malaysia, in which imperfection has gotten worse and making us slaves to the policies created out of our prejudices and arrogance, out of our greed and lust for power, and out of our ill-conceived idea of human liberation and economic development - this imperfect world needed more than just incremental changes and compromise.

It needed radical changes and no-compromises. We have shown that we through Fate conspiring, through the Will of God, we made that change, sudden yet peaceful and civil, on March 8 2008. It is our Velvet revolution, inspired by our own sense of non-violence, aided by technologies of cybernetics.

The "revolution" - our own Malaysian styled-revolution - that ought to now be studied alongside the nature and structure of revolutions worldwide is not without its causes.

Voices of change

Those hard long years of battling injustices, the sacrifices of those imprisoned without trial, of those humiliated beyond recognition stripped off their dignity, those brutally beaten beyond mercy, those hunted down on the streets of our major cities, those silenced and stupefied in our universities, those sprayed with chemicals, and the voice of the little girl – a child of the Hindraf revolution who brought roses to ask for pity for his father's release - all these violent images of oppression we do not deserve have taught us to be stronger.

We shall overcome
We shall overcome.
We shall overcome the tyranny of an arrogant, ineffective, incompetent, corrupt and lazy government that
does not have any more respect for the rule of law
does not have any shame in showing its greed and lust
does not have any mercy in using brutal force to silent the voices of change
does not have much respect for the principles of human rights
does not have much intelligence when it comes to parliamentary debates
does not have a clue of what good governance means
does not have any regard for the plight of the poor and their livelihood
does not have any respect for the intelligence of the faculty and students in our universities
does not have any shame in overstaying their welcome
does not have any interest in controlling crime
does not have any will to fight corruption
and does not have leaders that are wide awake,
and does not have any idea that spoiled brats and greedy ones are running the country and finally destroying not only the party but also the nation.

nst front page 080308That's the price of arrogance. That's the price of corruption. That' s the price of losing touch with reality and a government losing its mind as well. That is what it is paying for – big time!

It has been our remarkable years of living dangerously, swept by the tsunami of a yellow wave, under the moonlight of a blood red sky. It has been remarkable for us and the world to witness battles being fought by the rakyat against the machinery of oppression— a corrupted machine run by corrupted minds of lesser morals.

By God's grace we shall win this war against the unjust. We shall win, by the will of the people.

We shall put justice in its proper place.

Hold on fast to your dreams

A few days before the Malaysian tsunami that swept away the powerful machinery of the ruling regime, sweeping it to the backyard of our national history, we were battling with this feeling that the regime would still be holding power and will continue to use it to oppress, intimidate, and to rob the rakyat – for another fifty years.

The African-American poet of hope, Langston Hughes once said:

"Hold on fast to your dreams. For when dreams die, life is but a broken-wing"

W.S. Rendra the great poet of the Nusantara once said the "world within.. the world outside must unite" in order for meaningful change to happen; in order for leaders to be true to his or her conscience and to answer to God.

We are at an exciting historical juncture. No longer are we being objects of history, but we have become makers of history. Time awaits no man or woman. History marches on; history crafted by those oppressed by their own people intoxicated with power.

No colours or barriers

bersih rally 271207 02Who would believe that we could have achieve such victory in a time when skepticism still reigns. Who would believe that we would, in our rage against the machine, overturned it and send those who owned it scrambling in all directions bruised and still unwilling to accept the defeat orchestrated by the rakyat. Yes, the power of the rakyat, or suara keramat rakyat, the sacred voice of the people, that made victory possible. From the silent and scared voices of the rakyat we now have a sacred voice that has spoken loud and clear and will continue to speak louder.

Onwards to the march of the power of the people that have begun to know no colors and barriers of religion, class, creed, and national origin. You are the reason why I am still standing here and not looking outward from some prison cell in Perak or Selangor – two states tsunamied by the yellow wave.

What next after the revolution? The celebrations are over. We need a GPS – a geo-positioning system – to help us create a better society.

We are all economic beings who need to see a better plan that will promise us a better life after what we have accomplished in this General Election. We do not have faith anymore in the New Economic Policy that has reared its ugly head in its 50 years of implementation.

umno selangor shah alam nep protest 190308 02We cannot have faith in the NEP that is creating robber barons out of the hard work of the poor. We can no longer be fooled by the argument that the NEP protects the rights of the Bumiputeras when only a few "sons and daughters of the soil" are plundering the wealth of this land and gradually but surely selling off our country to other robber barons from outside of this country. Is this the kind of Bumiputera hiding behind the mask of the NEP we want to have running this country?

These are the Bumiputeras who make different races mistrust each other, masking the real issue of oppression and distributive injustices that know no race, ethnicity, color, creed. These are the culprits that were created out of our own lack of understanding of what a "good society" is and what "radical multiculturalism" means and how these can offer us a sound philosophy of human development that prioritizes needs versus wants, virtue over greed, and peaceful solution versus structural violence. It is a matter of time we depose these "traitors" who call themselves defenders of this or that race, hiding behind the crumbling walls of the NEP.

Who is still speaking for the New Economic Policy – one that is used for fifty years first as a programme to help the poor but no has matured as a tool of the powerful to plunder the nation and to rape the environment?. Who would have thought that the NEP once designed as a strategy to alleviate poverty and restructure society has now become an instrument to make the poor poorer and the rich filthier.

A new dawn

isa detainees family send memorandum 171207 isa detainee childrenYou have entrusted us to fight for a better future. You have given us the trust to chart a new Malaysia. We owe you a dawn of a new Malaysia.

Our central economic principle is that "the right opportunities must be made available to every single Malaysian—opportunities to learn, opportunities to make an honest living, and opportunities to achieve our dreams". We will defend the rights of all Malaysians as guaranteed under our constitution.

Let us go forth in the direction of change, with our brand new economic agenda. Let us leave the abused and outdated New Economic Policy behind. How do we do this? You and I must take charge.

Courageous Malaysian who have known truth and justice, to fight for these, and to see how these are becoming a reality,

You continue to be the reason why this revolution is happening. I stand before you, with humility asking you to continue to support our struggles to be free;

You have answered the call to freedom.

You have risked your lives on the streets in order to demand for freedom.

anwar permatang pauh polling day 080308 familyYou have not given up.

You will be free from the shackles of domination
Free from being harassed by the government the moment you want to speak up
Free from having to bear the burden of this regime's incompetence and corrupt practices,
Free from the being treated like second and third class citizens even though grandfather and great grandfather arrived here earlier that the fathers and mother of many of the Cabinet Ministers
Free at last we shall be
Free at last by God's Grace
Thank you. Thank you.

We shall work together to make our society better.
Thank God Almighty. We shall march on. We shall be free!
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written by binarytan, August 18, 2008 08:09:05
DSAI will win the PP by election.

I sincerely wish he could put back our country to the right track, where it was wrongly managed by the UMNO typical idiot AAB and his SIL. They have treated Malaysia as their own family and taken so much money out into own pocket.

We also wish to put the murderer of Altantuya to hell which has damaged our international image.

There are so many things we will need the change where the complete society is leading to dead end.

UMNO just pain in arse, a little warning on PAS, don't trust them too much as they are just very likely to be UMNO in making.

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written by Pato, August 18, 2008 08:11:28
V for Vendetta Speech :


http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=...re=related
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written by ChrisLim, August 18, 2008 08:38:48
WE will continue to support Anwar. No matter how much BN is trying, they will fail. All are very dirty tactics and BN can fool some but your cheap tricks cannot work on all the smart rakyats.
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written by ahmadneil, August 18, 2008 09:05:22
Vote Anwar for Change!
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written by KUMON, August 18, 2008 09:29:44
THE POWER IS REALLY IN OUR HANDS, DEAR PEOPLE OF MALAYSIA!

We have witnessed a new dawn since March 8, lets keep the momentum going. This generation will determine the future of Malaysia and how we want our beloved nation to prosper in ever increasing globalisation.

We have reared mediocrity for half a century and have not shown any progress in terms of peace and prosperity.

We are not satisfied with what we are, we are certainly more capable than this.
Just look at our neighbours, who were part of us and how they have made themselves proud and stand tall.

We must not sabotage the potential of this great country with a government that have no sense of equality, justice and human dignity. For too long , we the rakyat have kept silent.

We must work towards a continuously better and better nation where we do not need to slogan shout every 31 Aug, that we are ONE! But are we REALLY ONE?!!

Unfortunately NO, we will never be ONE as long as the government of the day manage with no morals and respect for all race and religion.

We must make a stand now.

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED TO ALL TRUE MALAYSIANS!




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written by shan, August 18, 2008 09:51:46
Dear All,90% of the energy around us is negative,only 10% is positive prana, aura.Its up to us to creat reality with this 10%. A Hindu philosopher has said you are not part of the universe but the universe is part of you,which is translated in layman terms as "All things are possible ONly if you believe.With that lets all in one voice and soul believe that the new change is here and DSAI is here to lead us this time.I believe,and I sincerely wish that you guys believ in my thoughs without doubt.
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written by The bags, August 18, 2008 10:43:05
Dear all , pls understand that saiful case whether he did sodomised or not , that is NOT IMPORTANT , saiful is not dead unlike altantuya ok , let him and DSAI faced their creator in their own grave...biarkan mereka jawap di dalam kubur masing2. Pls tell our voter in PP abt this and what is most important is our country future and the future of all malaysian....RPK if you read this , I think you are the BEST MAN to explain to the voters in PP abt this... let them understand that saiful case is not important to malaysia .....let them solve the problem in their own grave.....what really important is the lives of all malaysian.....VOTE FOR ANWAR PLEASE......
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written by teo siew chin, August 18, 2008 10:47:05
A fantabulous speech Dr Azly!!
A speech for the rakyat!
POWER TO THE RAKYAT!(x3)

yes yes yes we are indeed seeing history in the making
a new vision for Malaysia
one of hope
one of Excellence Together!
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written by SamSan, August 18, 2008 11:19:17
I strongly recommend that Dr Azly be made minister of Education if Pakatan becomes the next government. We need malay leaders with vision if we want to excel and make Malaysia to be on par with the developed nations of the world. I have read all the high quality exemplary writing of Dr. Azly and will proud to be lead by such a distinguished leader. We need more such leaders like Dr. Azly if we want to uplift the status of Malaysia.
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written by takbolehtahan, August 18, 2008 12:39:29
Yes, yes, yes. This is what should have been done 50 years ago. At least now, better late than never. Now truly qualified Malaysians should be given the chance to bring Malaysia up into a competitive world. And if all Malays, Chinese and Indians fear the challenges of competition, don't worry, we'll all work together for our country and our children and with the right leaders now, we'll show the world that truly, Malaysia Boleh! Let's carry on the spirit for a bright and new Malaysia.
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written by Eskay Lim, August 18, 2008 14:18:53
The voices of all the peace-loving peoples of Malaysia are in total agreement that corruption, plundering & mismanagement of the country's wealth by the govt. of the last 50 years must be stopped.

The govt. responsible for all these woes must be changed.
If that doesn't happen by September-16,
Then everyone must work harder to ensure that it happens in the next GE. in 2012.
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written by skc, August 18, 2008 15:10:16
Dear Dr Azly,
Would you come back and be our minister of Education if requested ? The job is not going to be easy, but then again, what else is there in life worthy fighting for ?
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written by PAKRAK, August 18, 2008 15:26:12
Sure we have to be wary of PAS because of their close proximity with UMNO under the pretext of uniting Malays. PAS has even voiced that they want to have a PM coming from their party. They do not realise that they won more seats this time because of Pakatan Rakyat. They think that they would win more come GE13. They are ENVIOUS now and they want to draw the sword first because they realise DSAI is getting more popular and will be the new PM soon. Also UMNO is trying to tickle PAS to create uneasiness in Pakatan Rakyat.
Whatever it is, I strongly believe DSAI knows how to handle the situation well.
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written by DontPlayGod, August 18, 2008 18:55:07
There is hope yet for Malaysia if we have more Malays like RPK, Dr. Azly Rahman, and quite a few more who have posted in M-T.
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written by PakItam, August 18, 2008 23:31:20
To those who wish that Dr Azly be our minister of education:
Let Dr Azly be what he is good at: one who checks and balances the powers-that-be; a voice of critical reasoning and a reminder that as Power overwhelms and mankind succumbs; whether it is BN or PR in a more democratically foreseeable future; we the rakyat must have an attentive ear and a booming voice representing us to stop whosoever that dares to cross the line.
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written by Ben, August 19, 2008 01:28:23
Certainly we need an education system that is befitting Malaysians. We expect no less. We can no longer accept that standards are lowered year after year to accomodate the folly that everything is OK. Its NOT OK!

We are fighters NOT losers. We want to be the best that we can be and embrace globalisation as a challenge not condemnation. We cannot compete if we continue with this tunnel vision taht eveything is OK. Its NOT OK! OK?

But it is just a dream isn't it, Azly my fellow Bangsa Malaysia? Even to sign the online petition to the YDP Agung, we only have 11,081 Bangsa Malaysians who stood up to be counted. Where are the rest? Waiting for others to carry their burden? Still lazing in their comfort zone while others go the extra mile to make a difference. It is still a dream, but one worth holding on to.
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written by RHann, August 19, 2008 08:05:36
To PP voters on 26th August, please don't make the whole Malaysians regrets with your choice this time. You are the one who will make history for Malaysia and don't us hate and curse you for whole of our life.
Just remember we are not voting for DSAI but we vote for change in Goverment.
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written by SUV, August 19, 2008 10:13:29
There's got to be a morning after
If we can hold on through the night
We have a chance to find the sunshine
Let's keep on lookin' for the light

Oh, can't you see the morning after
It's waiting right outside the storm
Why don't we cross the bridge together
And find a place that's safe and warm

It's not too late, we should be giving
Only with love can we climb
It's not too late, not while we're living
Let's put our hands out in time

There's got to be a morning after
We're moving closer to the shore
I know we'll be there by tomorrow
And we'll escape the darkness
We won't be searchin' any more

maureen mcgovern-the morning after

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEpTDuAf2K8
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written by Dr Azly Rahman, August 19, 2008 11:17:53
Thanks "skc":

Is there a job opening? ;-)Will I need a keris?

Seriously, there is so much to do in education, the first being, to appoint those who really know what education means and passionate about radical changes.The next minister will need to first be in a classroom teaching a group of Mat and Minah Rempit (who refuses to learn) and experience the complexity of being a teacher, and next go around the country asking the question why are there sick schools and smart schools and why this contradiction and what needs to be done. That's just the beginning. Ultimately the question is: do our children deserve the schools they are in?
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written by teo siew chin, August 19, 2008 12:20:46
eewww, SUV is breaking into a song smilies/grin.gif
and how apt - it was a theme song for a 'sinking-ship' movie! smilies/cheesy.gif
you do the titanic theme and i'm outta here!

tsk tsk tsk Dr Azly - the 'k' word is politically incorrect. smilies/wink.gif
Dr Azly - The nation needs you and those of your ilk.
So round up your posse and head on home!

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written by Fairminded, August 20, 2008 11:09:49
Being a realist I have to remind everyone that every political revolution started off with idealistic goals. Looking at our society, unless the Malays have the self confidence, it will be deja vu - another New NEP (NNEP?) to replace the former and gradually the politicians to get the Malay votes in order to remain in power will play on the insecurity of the Malays and we will come back to the same spot in another 50 years. Unless the Malays have a mental revolution, putting in new politicians will not solve the problem. If one can get everything by shouting Ketuanan Melayu without working hard who can resist the temptation? C'est le vie. Welcome to Boleh Land.
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written by DontPlayGod, August 20, 2008 17:38:46
Correction, teo siew chin, this song is the theme song from the film, "Towering Inferno".
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written by Limau, August 20, 2008 18:35:21
MAKE ANWAR OUR PM AND WE WANT DSAI TO DIG OUT ALL THE CURUPT PUBLIC FUNDS FROM ALL, WHOEVER HAVE SWEPT THEM.
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written by teo siew chin, August 20, 2008 21:43:11
...as the love theme for the film "The Poseidon Adventure."
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Dear DontPlayGod - errrr, if u care to Google the song, the info i got is The Morning After is from the Poseidon Adventure and the one from Towering Inferno is We May Never Love Like This Again... duhhhh smilies/grin.gif
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written by panca, August 21, 2008 11:26:03
Yes Dr Azly,

The Rakyat are pained, disgusted and utterly disappointed with the way the country is being run by tyrants who are in total denial of the Rakyat's choice for good governance, corrupting and abusing their positions and powers to plunder and every opportunity to put rightful personalities down. It is sickening to the core of this expired 'gomen' and NEVER BAT AN EYE to commit LAWLESS acts.

Yes, the Rakyat are pained and victimised by their propagation of 'divide and rule'(to destroy Rakyat unity) but the spirit of democracy and the unity of Malaysian will not take a backseat even they continue to ignore the plight of the Rakyat's call for the nation, race and economic progression which have left us behind a decade or more from our neighbours. The Rakyat's everyday pains and sufferings are being grossly caused by this regime rule, their pains are excruciating, needed to be overcome with the even stronger spirit of unity in everyone of us, that will every milestone of democracy.

Yes, in order to change, we need to transform the country and this transformation must take place within everyone of us, our 'self' - The Rakyat. That said and all the above outlined by Dr Azly.

The gomen cannot change, Change The Government.

Vote in OUR Malaysian Government. Vote Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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written by flyer168, August 22, 2008 17:39:41
Dear Dr. Azly Rahman,

I totally understand and feel your frustrations in this posting of yours & sympathise your genuine attempts to contribute your noble thoughts & ideas to improve the situation in this Bolehland.

All your very interesting articles in your noble pursuit of "Excellence" & "Pragmatism" to restore Malaysia to its former glory SADLY have been put aside & ignored by the "Powers-that-be" in favour of "Personal Political Vendettas".

Our original "Westminster Democracy" has been eroded to this “Disgraceful Malaysian Gutter Politics” by the BN, UMNO & UMNOputras in 51 years.

The sincere "Jubilation, Joy, Peace, Justice & Freedom"expression on the faces of ALL including our Bapa Malaysia Tunku, the Agong, the Rulers, the British Representatives, the 1st Cabinet, the Politicians & the Malayan/then Malaysian citizens when they "Truly" celebrated "Merdeka" then vs the 2007 celebration.

My heart bled for this great nation & its citizens since Tunku, our Bapa Merdeka was "betrayed" by the "Elite Ketetuanan Group"- some may still be alive today, still mentoring the younger BN, UMNO & UMNOputras.

More incriminating revelations will be forthcoming to put the final nail on the coffin of the "BN" administration by its OWN opportunist enemies from WITHIN their ranks.

Ultimate God will anoint the True Leaders of this great nation Malaysia for Malaysians (Anak Bangsa Malaysia), not necessary from any party.....could be ANYONE of the unknown rayaat !

Initially we have YB LGE as one of the many TRUE Malaysian Towering Leaders (Anak Bangsa Malaysia), and many more will "Evolve" in due course,

Berani Cakap, Berani Buat, Berani Tanggung - kerana Benar ! The motto of many of our "True Defenders of Truth, Justice & Freedom".

Just how many of us can have the same “Determination, Dedication, Perseverence, Excellence & Passion” to ACHIEVE and constantly STRIVE to do BETTER, yet be humble & magnamous ?

As they say “Talk is cheap” & these Towering Malaysians (Anak Bangsa Malaysia !) toghether with many others have “Walked their Talk”, been Harassed, Intimidated, Wrongfully Charged in court & made "Political" prisoners.

Yes, they are the TRUE Towering Malaysians (Anak Bangsa Malaysia !) who have ACHIEVED & definitely Positive Role Models for all Malaysians to emulate - Integrity, Accountability, Meritocracy & not Mediocracy.

The dawn of a new Malaysia for Malaysians (Anak Bangsa Malaysia !) will come soon…where EVERY Malaysian citizen can DREAM of, be GIVEN the OPPORTUNITY to work hard towards it & ACHIEVE the “Malaysian Dream”.

Let us all not get DISTRACTED by other ISSUES , DEVIATIONS, etc…INSTEAD we concentrate on the Permatang Pauh P44 seat to ensure the BN, UMNO & the “Powers-that-be” are eliminated for good.

For now until the polling day, let us all UNITE, FOCUS, STRATEGISE & ACT aggressively but WISELY towards this DESTINATION to WIN this P44 seat.- For The Good of Our Nation & its rayaat !

May God continue to Bless & Protect the many “Defenders of Truth, Justice & Freedom” for Malaysia & its rayaat in our nation’s struggle to that “Destination Dream”. Insha’Allah.

Have FAITH & be PATIENT to witness the coming of a New Dawn for this great nation Malaysia for all Malaysians.

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written by flyer168, August 22, 2008 17:40:28
Dear Dr Azly Rahman,

I would also like to share this article with you & your readers:-

The Star Online - Citizen's Blog
Monday, May 19, 2008

Regarding the late Tun Sardon Jubir - he was proper / brilliant

Posted by: engleberthumpadink

Quote: "I've just finished reading the biography of a truly great man. And yet now I've finished I feel nothing but sorrow as I look at the people that run the country now.

Tun Sardon was a man of the people, ok he felt more affinity for the Malays, as he was a kampung boy himself, but the Tun Sardon Foundation that still bears his name was started to help the poor and disabled from all races, without prejudice.

This man lived and died for Malaysia, his hard work and lifetime of sacrifice produced benifits that each and every Malaysian still feels the effects of now - he was a key player in the Merdeka movement, he personally visited every single hospital in the nation and made sure they were all improved, he oversaw the construction of Stadium Merdeka, the building of the E-W highway, expansion of Port Klang and Penang port, improved telecommunications here, was the UN envoy and pushed forward the development of Penang whilst governor, as well as being involved in charity projects and visiting a different masjid every week in order to be always with the rakyat and hear their problems.

Here was a man of the people, by his own admission, a man. He came from humble kampung roots - his father worked hard and got together enough money to send him to London to study, even though Sardon was elligable for a grant. Tun Sardon worked every hour god sent as a student, then as a lawyer and after that as a politician.

He never stood there with his hand out saying, "where's my one?" he made sure that what he got was earned through hard work, long hours, sweat and campaigning. And yet, when he died, he died in debt. Why? Because he gave it all away to those who were less fortunate.

Would you believe a government minister giving it all away to the poor and needy? Hmmm, let's have a look at those so called "elected reprasentatives" who are currently driving the country off the proverbial cliff, would they give away any of their millions? Would they give away all of it?

Ha ha ha

Where have all the educated politicians gone?

Where has all the kindness and compassion to all races and religions gone?

Where have the "elected" leaders who care about something other than their own power and pockets gone?

Will we ever see his sort again? I sincerely hope so" unquote.

May God Bless his soul & it is indeed a true "Legacy" that he has left for us to emulate at times like this. - flyer168
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