Protect S’wak from peninsula politics: Nazri

That's right, honorable Minister. We don't want your brand of politics of extremism, corruption, discrimination and racial polarisation. But the irony is, all of you who are now in power go berserk whenever you are being criticised for possessing such brand of politics. And you justify your going beserk in defence of Ketuanan Melayu, which I like to put it to you that others are nowhere when your reasoning is in defence of ketuanan Melayu. But in fact many Malays are already fully aware that the justification is not about defending ketuanan Melayu. They know it's about defending ketuanan kuasa and that they have been woodwinked and taken for a ride. They know they and their religion are already well protected under the constitution. And to say more would be superflous and an insult to their intelligence. [CLICK HERE]

The Borneo Post continued:

"He went on to say that West Malaysians were narrow-minded in as far as politics and religion were concerned and that their negative political culture must not be allowed into Sarawak. He said he would try to prevent “at all costs” the intrusion of this negative political culture from Peninsular Malaysia into the state".

Yes, the racial harmony that we have been enjoying all these years need to be protected. But do we need a wolf to protect our sheep? I am afraid not. Wolves don't make good shepherds.

But of late the voters in Peninsular Malaysia and the Island of Penang have expressly said "NO" to the brand of politics that advocates extremism, corruption, discrimination and racial polarisation. That expression of voices is something that we Sarawakians must learn from our counterparts in Peninsular Malaysia and Penang Island.

The success in acquiring certain knowledge is not always immediate. One must have noticed that for the past 45 years, the Dayak in particular, have been used to what is commonly termed as MRP (Minor Rural Projects) as benchmark of socio-economic development and democracy. What a pity. But that is a fact. But with what is going on around them, I have noticed the Dayak have achieved certain level of maturity about the value of democracy and their constitutional rights. This should augur well in a state where expression of legitimate dissenting opinion has never been fully tolerated by the regime in power.

Sarawak is so rich in natural resources and at the same time enjoying continuous racial harmony, which is to the envy of many others. Naturally, we would therefore expect the same to be accompanied by corresponding socio-economic development and flourishing democracy enjoyed by all its residents. Unforunately it falls far short of that legitimate expectation.

With certain level of political maturity achieved thus far, we are harbouring hope that would be tranformed into reality. A real social and political change is no longer an option. It is in fact a necessity.

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For some of our Dayak leaders...

This quote says it best...

"A good leader inspires people to have confidence in their leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves." ~Anonymous~

Although it may sound trite to many of us, the way some of our Dayak leaders hit at the Dayak most valued asset ,ie, the intellectuals, I think the above line is appropriate for them.

I hope our Dayak leaders stop bashing at Dayak intellectuals with silly and derogative remarks. Wise men don't destroy or curse their assets but take good care of them. The intellectuals are human capital, hence one of the most valued assets.