The Pakatan Rakyat Has To Deliver Its Promises

The next election is coming soon. Is PR prepared? Has PR fulfilled all its earlier promises? When the Penang state government takes a bold stand to set up a speakers` corner, other states controlled by PR are not ready to do the same. Why is that so? The PR must walk the talk. It should not be afraid of constructive criticisms. If it only wants to hear praises like what the BN leaders did, it will also end up like BN. So, the PR must not only set up speakers` corner , it should also initiate more cultural shows, healthy karaoke competitions and other activities to allow the rakyat to celebrate the germination of the two-party system.

Unfortunately, we don`t see the PR government promoting healthy cultural shows or singing contests. There are no celebrations. People are not in jubilant mood. There is no difference between PR and BN`s rule. Worse, crime rate is still high in states controlled by PR. The PR state government can no longer take shelter by attacking the former state government for any wrongdoings . It has to take responsibility now and show that it is in power, no more an opposition party.No more excuses.

The PR must not be complacent. It should listen to peoples` complaints, grieviances and work hard to improve economy, transportation systems, security and the standard of living of the people. It should take initiatives to deport illegal immigrants and work closely with the police to eradicate corruptions and reducing crime rates.

The PR will be in serious troubles if its leaders are only willing to hear praises. Do not forget, MCA has got big towkays and media behind it. They can use money as a weapon in the election. And it proves to be effective, at least for some ignorant and uneducated voters. If the PR leaders are complacent or even arrogant and think that they always enjoys the support of Chinese, they are terribly wrong. When the voters do not see any good policies being implemented by the PR government, they may feel disillusioned and disappointed. Then I afarid that might be the beginning of the falling of PR. Look at the Chinese dynasties, the emperors and the dynasties fell one by one because they did not implement people - friendly policies but rather they indulged in luxurious lives and worse, they did not want to listen to constructive criticisms. The praises from the evil officers blinded their eyes and they were "deaf" .

So , wake up, before it is too late.