My five cents worth on politics.

The Straits Times.
Malaysia Elections- Self- Interest and Strange bedfellows.
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•Wong Chun Wai is the Star Media Group's managing director/chief executive officer

After reading the above article I feel my sentiments about the upcoming election has been  well spelled out. I am glad that there is someone with great wisdom  can sum up the election so eloquently and I hope and wish that as many Malaysians  will read this article and understand where we stand. It is for each and everyone of us to make sense out of all the non-sense we are faced with today. This article has shed a light upon the whole scenario of the election, the who and the whys and wherefore. Before making our final commitment towards casting our vote it is wise to ponder deeply into this scenario as it is an unbiased article written to help us know what we are up against. 

As more and more worms are being let out from the cans on both sides we the public become more confused and disillusioned as to who or what to believe. Yes, change is much needed and perhaps inevitably so, but a change for the better is a bleak prospect seeing the choices we have. The lesser of two evils? We are stuck between the devil and the deep and very little room to work with, but we still have an obligation to ourselves and the society to keep; we have to cast our vote. To make a wise choice is paramount; the future of this country is at stake no less. 

Hence regardless of who we are, if we claim to be a Malaysian at heart, we have a very serious commitment to make and this will have to originate from our hearts and not our self interest, nor our communal or racial preferences. The Unity of Parties formed by the opposition party is an indication of this dire need for a new and clearer mindset that will inherit the future of this nation.We need to break the ice and become free from the old mindset of 'sticks and carrots', we need to become more responsible as to who or what we put into the seat at the Parliament. We cannot afford to have howling monkeys any more making a mockery of the House of Parliament and its sanctity. We need to choose those who can speak and delver our interest and not air out the stench of personal laundry at our expense in time and money. We need to make it mandatory that all be present in their seats whenever the Parliament is in session unless a legitimate excuse is given. The protocol and decorum of the Parliament is to strictly adhered to and is non negotiable in its mandates. The Speaker s to be a bipartisan, non-party member professional who is well versed in the art of his service. Yes, if we are to educate our young to behave in schools, we as responsible adults must set the mould. The House of Parliament is not a fish market nor a gambling den.