BN Shocking Defeat

Although we were once a country and separated by the Johor Straits, I have been following the Malaysian election closely. I went clubbing last nite when the election committee count and tally the votes on polling day. For a moment, i was not following the election while indulging myself in the lights and songs of Dbl O.

When i was on the way home, i heard news report from the Malaysian radio. Shocking! Disbelief! Should i say Malaysian voters are courageous voters? I think they are! Malaysia Boleh! This is the first time in 50 years tat Malaysians have chosen opposition to run 5 states. PAS managed to maintain Kelantan for another 5 years.

For the first time in history, Penang, Perak, Selangor and Kedah states assembly seats were taken over by the opposition party, PAS, PKR and DAP. In parliamentary seats, Opposition had denied two third majority from Barisan Nasional. This is the second time after 1969 election, where BN fails to win two third majority. I was almost in shock when i heard outgoing Penang Chief Minister Koh Tsu Koon announcing his party defeat and his lost on the parliamentary seat. Gerakan and MCA lost big time this round.

Honestly, i think the long campaigning period did gave the opposition some advantage. Secondly, wat Malaysians wanted is something fair and equal rite among all races. Recent issues that were brought up this time are against the ruling coalition. The indian protest in capital, people unhappiness abt crime, economy and rising cost of living. True enough, Malaysians wanted a change. They translate their actions into votes. Very courageous.

Barisan Nasional has undoubtly suffered a major setback in the 12th annual election since independence in 1957. This has also sent signal to Singapore that no one should be complacent abt their ruling power. The ruling coalition, if unable to provide stability or create unhappiness on the pple, they will lost their stand one day. This is an important lesson to all.

Now, wat is Malaysia future. Former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar has promised a change in Malaysia. He said a new dawn has emerged for Malaysia. He praised his pple for voting them in. With the opposition coming in, what form of changes will take place? It will take a few years before things start to materialise. If they fail to make the change during 5 year term, i am sure BN will make a comeback, to retrieve what they have lost.