Malaysia elections 2008: Malaysia boleh!
March 12th, 2008
Yes Malaysia boleh (can)!
I just came back from the Mt Kinabalu Youth Adventure 3 but even though I was climbing on the day after the polls, I was getting the unfolding results from the tour guide and Malaysians who were climbing down from the summit. What promised to be the most exciting of elections had proven to be earthshaking in its shift. The surreal results became substance when I returned to Kota Kinabalu and read the papers there.
Malaysia Boleh!
Malaysians boleh discern the difference between good and pathetic governance, and voice their protest against the latter.
Malaysians boleh vote across racial and religious lines.
Malaysians boleh distinguish between rhetoric and campaign promises and real delivery.
Malaysians boleh vote with courage and conscience for a better Malaysia.
Malaysians boleh form a viable alternative government in waiting.
In my opinion Malaysians have displayed real hope and courage. Semangat 2008!
To read how other Singaporean and Malaysian pastors and citizens view this sea shift election results read Bolivian Beat, and Revelation is Real, and Sivin Kit’s Garden, The Homilia, Old Testament Passion, and Jack Said.
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Dear Kenny, my thoughts were with you last couple of days, not knowing whether you have been up the mountain or not. Congratulations! You have done better than me. All I have done thus far is to view the peak of Mt Kinabalu from 5,000 ft above sea level. Yes, do continue to pray for Malaysia. May the Lord’s name be glorified in Malaysia and Singapore!
Perhaps one day you and your beloved son can join us on one of our climbs. That will be fun.
I am a little surprised by the Singapore media’s new found love for Anwar Ibrahim