The most nail-biting election in decades.
GE13. Ini kali-lah, Ubah-lah Malaysia. which means this time, we shall change Malaysia.
Yes, this slogan went viral, and it does make a difference. I'm pretty sure everyone was really upset about the result and how unfair it was, I am too. However, if we take a step back and think, the Opposition did not lose.
They were able to secure Penang and Selangor, the 2 states which were the source of our economic growth. They were able to win some seats in Sabah and Sarawak, with votes that are so heavyly sided that even BN cannot dispute with their dirty tricks. They were able to win seats in Johor, which is the 'birthplace' of UMNO. Lim Kit Siang, who decided to compete in Gelang Patah even though he would have secured his seat in Ipoh but decided to take the risk for the sake of the country, his wish was heard by the people. Even though the odds are against him, he won. Doesn't this proves something? That Malaysians had woken up and that the younger generation are not so ignorant after all.
Everyone thought Pakatan Rakyat had a fair chance to win. This, again is not entirely incorrect. If it wasn't for BN's magical blackout or flying in innocent immigrants to pull up their votes, they would have won even more seats. The innocent immigrants are not to be blamed nor are they at the wrong. They were merely taking the opportunity to come and make a living so they can feed their wives and children. However, BN used them as their puppets and taking advantage of their desperation for their own selfish reasons. So, if you do want to express hatred, do it to the root of the problem and not the innocent victims. Ironically, our PM still denies about this situation even though there was so much of video and photos circulating around all sorts of social media. BN's technique is no longer feasible in this techno-savvy era. Yes, they can still bribe the rural area villagers but it is only a matter of time that THEY will have the opportunity to know the truth as well.
Rome is not build in one day. Fair and clean election takes time, and it is slowly in progress. Observe Pakatan Rakyat's net seats and compare it to the previous election. They are gradually gaining popularity. This election is just the beginning, and the turnout rate of 80% marks a very good indication on the next election, when even more young voters will be able to cast their votes to the right party and maybe THEN, we will be able to see more smiling faces.
Opposition parties who had been fighting for justice did not stop since 1965, why should we stop just because we lost this election why technically, should have won? We shall not let what the Opposition leaders had been fighting for been in vain, keep it in our heart and let BN know that next election will be their last. Ubahlah Malaysia, yes certainly Malaysia is changing, not overnight, but it is changing.
This is only the beginning. Let's keep our faith and educate the new generations as well as the rural citizens or maybe the immigrants as well! I believe in changes and despite what had happened today, I am proud to say I am a Malaysian because this election proved unity among all Malaysians and everyone hoped for the same thing. A clean, fair election to a better future for our children and our grandchildren :)
