The fact that a leader can still remain as the leader of a country despite the scandals he is imputed with, shows that democracy has failed in the country.
Democracy is not just about elections every few years. It is about accountability and working for the good of the nation.
Anytime a leader fails to work for the good of the nation or, worse still, steals or is perceived to steal from the nation's wealth, he fails the trust placed on him by the electorate and loses his mandate to rule because it is just axiomatic that no one intends to sanction someone who works against his own interest and well-being.
Democracy is about responsibility - about taking responsibility for your own actions. Not about pussyfooting, spoofing and spinning and desperate, giddy and dizzy attempts to hoodwink the people and trying to shift the blame on to foreign agents and your own self-perceived enemies.
It is about allowing parliamentary vote of no-confidence in the leader. Not about cowardly attempts to shield one from the outcome of such a vote. After all, what is parliamentary democracy if parliament itself cannot decide that they have lost confidence in the nation's leader? After all, Parliament is supposed to be the collective voice of the nation. And if the people themselves have lost confidence in their leader, they would want their representatives to speak up and express their wish.
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Kluang's Little Bangsar
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Kamini's Indian Wedding - Click To Visit
I attended my neighbour's daughter's Indian wedding dinner at the Sentul HGH Convention Centre. Click for a peek
Yasmin Ahmad - Click To Visit
Yasmin Ahmad was arguably Malaysia's best story-teller, filmmaker and advertiser. She was well known for her Petronas commercials and had won numerous international awards including the Golden Lion award for the 'Tan Ming Hong In Love' commercial. Her feature film Sepet not only garnered her several international awards including for Best Asian Film but also drew multi-racial audiences that rarely happens for a local film.
Genting Highlands - Click To Visit
Genting Highlands Is A Popular Retreat With A Casino
Batu Caves - Click To Visit
Malaysia's Famous Landmark. Note The Statue Of Lord Muruga And The 272 Steps To The Temple Cave In The Background
Petronas Twin Towers And KLCC Park - Click To Visit
Petronas Twin Towers Are Still The World's Tallest Twin Towers
Some Early Morning Views Of KL City Skyline - Click To Visit
Some early morning views of the KL city sykline I took from the 3rd floor of the KL Court with a low-pixel hand-phone camera
Kluang Town - Click To Visit
Kluang was a sleepy hollow, but is fast becoming a bustling town. You can't miss the bust-shaped gunung Lambak lording over the place and the town is well known for its tv brand coffee powder
Kluang RailCoffee
The Kluang railway station coffee shop, now re-branded Kluang RailCoffee, is well known for its cuppa of coffee and the charcaol grilled piping hot buns oozing with butter and kaya...It used to attract standing-room only crowds. It still does, but the last time I was there it wasn't a good experience for me. The famous coffee had somewhat lost its oomph and even the buns...The shop has a long and noted history being first opened for business in 1938 and the place is now run by the 3rd generation LIm family. I hope the next time I return, the coffee would regain its oomph. Click to read more...
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