For me, to say I want to go to
sleep and retire and prepare for my afterlife, I think that is very selfish.
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, The Straits Times – 22 January 2017.
This statement is the reflection
of ayahanda Tun’s true character. For many of us, he is father of this nation.
His love for this nation is unprecedented. Even though he was retired in 2003
but made a comeback in 2018 as the seventh Prime Minster of Malaysia at the age
of 93 years. He made a history. At this twilight age, most people would have a
‘quite’ life but not ayahanda.
The biggest question is why
ayahanda had to return to active in politics at this age to ‘save’ Malaysia.
What are the factors which have
triggered him to take such a drastic decision?
At that time, Malaysia’s
reputation was at the stake because of the kleptocratic regime. In addition,
the economic, social and political factors had triggered him to make a comeback.
But, the main focal point of his return is the damaged reputation of this
country.
The apparent answer is he could
not have digested the reputation and the wealth of this country has been plundered
by some unscrupulous elements within the kleptocratic regime. At this stage of
life, his energy is exceptional.
His determination to safe this
country from the kleptocrats is incredible, we believe, he is not an ordinary
politician or person per se. Most of his comrades are either passed away or
retired but he is still on the battlefield. He is fighting against the odds and
his fighting spirit will never die off.
But, why ayahanda is so special
and why he is still wants to fight?
We have seen many political leaders
who lost in the battlefields either become corporate leaders or holding
positions within the government agencies with the fat pay check. Only a number
of leaders have resisted such temptations like ayahanda. These leaders put the
interest of Malaysia above their own interest.
Again, his affection for this
nation is indubitable. At the ripe of this age no one will take this challenge
to fight against the monstrous regime to topple it. For instance, he was the
prevalent instrument when the opposition won the election in 2018.
In his book, A New Deal for Asia (1999), he stated that there is a new form of
colonialism. This is known as economic colonialism. He warned that the largest
economic countries will steal the future of young countries like Malaysia. In
past decade, his prediction is already materialised as we are losing our
crucial assets to the global economic giants. During the kleptocratic regime,
many of our country’s assets sold to foreign powers. We still remembered his
role on the seizure of Guthrie in early 1980s.
Ayahanda is greatly misunderstood
by not only others but his own kind. He is a statesman. In our opinion, he is
not properly recognised as the greatest leader of Malaysia.
Other countries like Thailand, Palestine
and Japan adore him for his leadership. In his own country, he is being
labelled as a dictator or a Machiavellian. He is not dissuaded by these names.
His sole focus is the progress of this nation. He desires to uplift this nation
as a developed country and wanted the world community respect its sovereignty.
Although, ayahanda does not
appreciate any kind of recognition during his tenure as the Prime Minster of
this nation. But, we should rightfully have acknowledged his contributions to
this nation.
Even though some of his
statements can be considered as the controversial statements but these speeches
were greatly misconstrued. He is a nationalist. He is also a visionary man. He
believes unity is the key factor for the progress of this nation. Even though
some of us still susceptible that he still holds old traits but we doubt it
greatly. Again, we have to emphasise that his fondness for this nation is
absolute.
Some of his crucial policies and
programmes were failed because of the people who were entrusted did not
executed it sincerely. The transformation that ayahanda wanted to achieve for
his people has been sabotaged by some unscrupulous people. These people have
self-indulgence attitudes and total disregard for the welfare of ordinary
Malaysians like us.
Ayahanda wants this country to be
in league of the emerging Asian economic tigers. He wants this nation to
progress further. Unfortunately, his vision was dented in this February. Some
of his inner circle people have betrayed him. Even though he and his coalition
rightfully voted in as the government of Malaysia but that mandate was undermined
by the defectors.
It is irrelevant to discuss on
the incidents of pre downfall of Pakatan Harapan government in February. The
people and the young politicians have learned the hard lessons from this
appalling episode. The traitors have been identified. They will be removed from
the national agenda in future by the voters. Therefore, it will help the future
government to take some proactive measures to avoid such episodes to be
reiterated again.
Ayahanda still commands a good
support from us. He understands us well and he can execute his grand plan without
any aggravation. All he needs now is a collective support to rectify the
current calamity.
We are willing support his cause
which is actually ours. The biggest setback for ayahanda is always trust the
wrong people who will eventually grassed him.
Pakatan Harapan (PH) got mandate
to rule this country because of its manifesto. At this stage, it is viable to
revisit PH’s election manifesto and its agreement between the coalition
members.
Ayahanda must help to mobilise
the coalition members to a single direction that PH becomes the ruling
government again. Once this goal is achieved, then a clear succession plan must
be in place in accordance with the pre 14th general election’s
agreement of PH members.
The future Prime Minster and the
cabinet ministers are going to carry on your vision for this country. They will
be on the reformation platform as guiding agenda to make this nation as a
developed nation.
Ayahanda, this will be your final
battle for this country. Your contribution and commitments we will never
forget. We, sometimes get very angry and upset with your former comrades who
had mistreated you with wicked remarks. Their ‘raise’ in politics is very much
depends on your significant contribution. They conveniently forgot and committed
an act treachery against you.
Sometimes, some leaders have made
some mistakes. That is inevitable in politics. If they acknowledged and want to
rectify these mistakes, as the citizens of this nation we should support them.
The future of this country is imperative.
This nation imust free from the hostile environment and must be liberated from the
kleptocrats.
Ayahanda is taking the initiative
to unite us again the kelptocrats .
The question is whether we are willing
to be part of this initiative or not?
In a nutshell, ayahanda is great
statesman and leader for all Malaysians. Unfortunately, he always will be misunderstood
for his self-sacrificing intention to make Malaysia as a great nation. For us,
he is our father figure, friend, teacher and a charismatic leader. We should always
have to treasure him because he is the role model for us to follow.
He once said, ‘In my years, I had
the opportunity to observe peoples and countries. I see some countries doing
well, others failing, and my analysis of things is that whether you fail or
succeed is a function of your value system.’
Thank you, ayahanda.
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