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Malaysia’s 14th General Election: The Big Issues
Malaysia’s 14th general election will no doubt be fought between a Barisan Nasional coalition that boasts its sixty years of “stable rule” and a Pakatan Rakyat coalition calling on the electorate to “save Malaysia” from the BN’s kleptocracy. Malaysian voters will likely be treated to tirades about current scandals including 1MDB, as well as past scandals, now that the former Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir has joined the Opposition. But what are the big issues of this election?
This book, a complilation of the author’s recent writings, discusses the important issues confronting Malaysian society today. If any sustainable democratic progress is to be made in this country, it is crucial that voters are informed and demand that candidates and their parties clarify their stand on these issues well before Election Day. Kua includes with an alternative programme for Malaysia that is both inclusive and progressive - ‘Manifesto of the 99%’ by The Left Coalition, to transcend the years of corruption, neo- liberal capitalism and lack of democracy. Failure to learn the lessons of the last sixty years of BN rule will condemn the country to a further dysfunctional future for the vast majority of Malaysians.
This book, a complilation of the author’s recent writings, discusses the important issues confronting Malaysian society today. If any sustainable democratic progress is to be made in this country, it is crucial that voters are informed and demand that candidates and their parties clarify their stand on these issues well before Election Day. Kua includes with an alternative programme for Malaysia that is both inclusive and progressive - ‘Manifesto of the 99%’ by The Left Coalition, to transcend the years of corruption, neo- liberal capitalism and lack of democracy. Failure to learn the lessons of the last sixty years of BN rule will condemn the country to a further dysfunctional future for the vast majority of Malaysians.
136 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2017
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April 20, 2018
The author rationally points out the big issues occurring on both coalitions in GE14. Very well written. The book is divided into two parts. First, questioning PH and the second half questioning BN as well. Highly recommending this book.
My personal opinion would be to keep voicing out if there is a change or no change in governing party. The biggest fear is if there is a change in governing party in GE14, most likely Malaysians would leave everything to the politicians and get back to our daily routine. This should never happen. Remember, keep the politicians uncomfortable all the time. Who stays and who leaves is the hands of Rakyat, not the Politicians.
My personal opinion would be to keep voicing out if there is a change or no change in governing party. The biggest fear is if there is a change in governing party in GE14, most likely Malaysians would leave everything to the politicians and get back to our daily routine. This should never happen. Remember, keep the politicians uncomfortable all the time. Who stays and who leaves is the hands of Rakyat, not the Politicians.
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