Good Governance

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Recent chats with grown ups have made me thought about this post. [so this is what they talk about... =P ]

Yeah, so...

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Good governance. What do you understand by this term? [I know! I know! Malaysian Studies got teach...yada yada yada] okay, i know there's a formal education about this, but I'm just gonna give my point of view.

To me, good governance is not just about giving out goodies during election period. Nor is it about sweet talking and empty promises. A government is one that cares for the people. One that shapes the future of the country with the people in mind. Decisions may not necessary be popular, but one has to stick with it for the people's future.

Talk about shaping the future.. Malaysia was a pioneer during our early independence years.. Economy was good. Sports was excellent. In the ASEAN region, we were sort of the leader in almost everything. But now...

Look at Singapore. Look at Thailand. We are losing out. And soon, we'll have to look at Philippines too. At the rate we're going, we're gonna have to join out Indonesian counterparts soon.

Our buying power is going down the drain. The Ringgit has lost its value. Look at Singaporeans feasting and shopping in Johor during the weekends. We were once an equal. Another simple example if you notice on the radio is the traffic reports. In the mornings, the Causeway would be jam where? Towards Singapore of course. Because Malaysians are working there for much more luxurious pay. And money is going out.

So, how can the government ask for our support? When our quality of life is deteriorating relative to our neighbours! We are regressing! Then why is the same party continuing their rule in Malaysia? Because the opposition is not even at par with them, that's why! It's like a monopoly [Malaysia's favourite past time]. No competitors good enough to offer them a fight.

This is sad. And they are wondering why brain drain happens. Because people who are smart enough and capable enough will get out of here ASAP. It's not that they do not love Malaysia, is that they can't find enough reasons to. When asked why you love Malaysia? It's always the food, food and food and sometimes the people[so not true - are we polite? nah~].

And those who feels patriotic enough to stay here, trying to change the landscape of Malaysia ends up feeling frustrated and disappointed. That's because there's nothing we can do. You try going into Parliament as a representative. As an independent, you don't stand a chance to change the policies[cause you are obviously outnumbered]. As a member of a party, you can't go against the leaders of your party[you'll get fired and silenced for doing so].

So, how? Migrate lor~ Though I'm hopeful that someday[the sooner the better], Malaysia will change for the better. Be matured enough to make policies that benefit all Malaysian[not cronies] and have a strong vision and principle for Malaysia's future. This has to begin with the people's mentality. People who has the right mentality to lead so that people with the right mentality can vote you in. Right now, it's like a dead end, no choice situation.

Note: I am not condemning any party, nor am I supporting any. And I hope everyone will do the same. Don't just listen from one side of a story, cause there's always two. Cause what I noticed are two extremes; for the gov and for the opp. The gov has helped the people, no doubt, but they are far from the best. The opposition has their way of thinking too, but what has they done for the people? Empty promises.

Governing myself,
Loo Han