Stuttering DAP Rep

"I promised in the maiden speech I made when I took over as the country's Prime Minister on April 3, 2009, that the Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960 will be reviewed comprehensively. As such, I would like to announce on this historic night that the Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960 will be abolished."
Quoting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in his speech made on September 15, 2011.

This is a bold decision made by Najib and it depicts the acknowledgment of public demand by Barisan Nasional. Yes we are moving in a correct direction, and it was Najib's courageous political judgment that made it possible. Despite the pressure given by the conservatives among UMNO, Najib carried out a reform that put his political career at great risk.

Najib caught most of the people by surprise because the ISA acts a lethal weapon for the governing party. In the midst of this good tiding, negative rebounds arise from the Malay right-wing group as well as the oppositional party, Pakatan Rakyat.

Ibrahim Ali said: Langkah Najib jangan sampai keris makan tuan.

Besides, PR claims that BN uses their policy because they are the ones who have been fighting for the abolition of ISA.

Undeniably, PR has great significance in the role of check and balance in Malaysia, but somehow i find their politicking strategy is somewhat ludicrous. It has been the opposition's signature style of making harsh comments on every single government's policy regardless of its efficacy. The attacks directed on BN seem quite old-fashioned and far-fetched to me.

In a more personal perspective, I have shifted my support from pro-PR to pro-BN. In the much dramatic year of 2008, I've witnessed the most undemocratic power seizure in Perak, thus explaining my pro-PR sentiment. But after 3 years, I have not seen tactical improvement in PR, worse still, their intra-coalition conflicts have put my confidence level down the drain. If you are a PR supporter, can u name me the leader of PR? The internal affairs are complicated enough to build a strong front and take over the federal government. If PR claims to be adapting full democracy, why not let Lim Kit Siang take the reign? Is there any religious or racial concern when it comes to leader selection?

This is when the PR representatives usually start to stutter. Because they cannot deny the fact that all the political actors are still bound to historical and cultural burdens. Even the core element, the Malaysian Constitution has stated clearly regarding the criteria of a national leader. So, what makes you different from the BN coalition and criticize about MCA and MIC allowing UMNO to dictate the government.

A clear directed prospect acts like a shield, whereas sound policies act like the swords in a fight of democratic power acquisition. Without these two factors, what kind of electoral support are you looking for? I may be wrong or less-informed, but through my observations, most of the PR leaders, especially the veteran ones are only good at making derogatory remarks. Here i must exclude Nurul Izzah Anwar, the MP of Lembah Pantai in the comments made above. She is the only oppositional voice that speaks with grounds and intelligence.

In conclusion, PR is currently in a poor position with the inflicted turmoil regarding the Hudud issue, i really doubt how far the coalition will withstand in the future.