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An open letter to fellow Malaysian Indians


In less than 24 hours we going to elect a new government to rule us in next five years. This election is regarded as a titan of all election. The race is too close between ruling parties and opposition parties. 

This is a do or die situation.

This election is very different from the last two elections. The sentiments among people to change for new government is very observable and since last Friday many KL folks had returned to their hometown to cast their vote.

The significant different of this election is not about the personality of the candidates but rather resolving the basic problems which crippled the ordinary people.

The keys issues for this election are the rising of the cost of living and drop in the quality of life. These two issues will determine the outcome of this election.

While I was driving from my office yesterday, I tuned to a Tamil radio channel and happened to listen to some Indians leaders from MIC on election issues.

I was utterly disgusted with their remarks and comments.

This is a crucial period of time to convince the Indians voters why they should be elected to represent the Malaysian Indians in the Parliament and government.

Regrettably, they still tangled with the old issues and have no clear visualization on how they are going to guide this Indian community in future. The attacked the opposition leaders and parties without proper substance.

As a Malaysian Indian, I wanted to know what is the future directions and policies of these MIC’s leaders for the betterment of the next generation of this community in Malaysia.

I am not interested to listen your self-promoting remarks with loose cannon arguments because my children are growing in this beloved nation and as a father, it is my responsibility to make sure they have a good and prosperous life in this country in future.

As a sole representative of this community in the government, whether these MIC leaders have executed their duties and responsibilities well or not?

Again, the answer is a big NO.

Then, what these MIC leaders who are holding important portfolios in the government representing this community without resolving their problems which are pre-existed since independence.

If these leaders cannot have resolved the problems and they should step down. This will allow the other capable and learned people to lead this community.

Unfortunately, that’s seldom happened with MIC leaders because they are ignorance. The general perception is they don’t have a clear mission and vision to lead this community.

The selection of candidates for this election from MIC is deeply misguided. Dr Subramaniam as the leader of MIC blunder a great opportunity to redeem the glorious days of MIC before 1970s.

The uncharacteristic and tainted candidates indicated that MIC leaders will not reformed and transformed for the betterment of this community in Malaysia.  

Whether these MIC leaders are fit enough to lead the next generation of Indian in this country?  

Disappointingly, the answer is a big NO.

This because I am very much doubt on their sincerity, capability and commitment to elevate this community in Malaysia.

For more than 60 years the Indian community blindly trusted these leaders from MIC. MIC always proclaimed itself as the single representative of Indian community in Malaysia. Deplorably, these leaders miserably performed their utmost obligations to improve this community since 1970s.

These leaders’ biggest contribution is further divided Malaysian Indian who are less than 10% of the total population. Many Indian languages based societies were established and within Tamil community, caste based associations were formed.

In addition, the iron fist ruling of these leaders’ in MIC during the said period encouraged the formation of the splinter parties which were established by the former leaders of MIC who are not satisfied with the leadership at the time.

Unfortunately, these MIC leaders blamed the ex-Prime Minister for all the problems encountered now by this community. But they failed to understand that the main culprits were the MIC leaders themselves.

Therefore, the existence and role of MIC to represent and fight for the improvement of next generation of Malaysian Indians in country is near zero.

The choice and quality of the MIC candidates for this election is appalling. These candidates are arrogant in their approaches and begging the voters to gain sympathy to win this election.

My last question to these MIC leaders, where is your dignity?

For a man, dignity is a paramount value.

No man will exchange dignity for whatsoever reasons.

Money, position and title are irrelevant and that cannot be equal with the dignity.

To my fellow Malaysian Indians, your vote for this election actually will determine the future of your children in this country.

Choose the talented leaders who can lead this community.

Identify and support the leaders who are care for our children.

In a nutshell, we are going to be in a new phase of life after this election. The future is much brighter for our children if we have executed our duties well by electing the leaders who are accountable for this community.

Kuala Lumpur.


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