COMMENT | In the past couple of weeks, with the slow resurrection of film production, I did a cameo role for a telemovie, and played the lead in a commercial, and I have been booked for a couple of scenes in a potential tele-series in a couple of weeks.

This dabbling in acting for the camera in recent days possibly explains my response to the occasion of International Trade and Industry Minister Azmin Ali and his faction finally and formally confirming their membership in Bersatu.

"With the utmost sincerity, on this auspicious evening, myself and my team, we announce that we are joining Bersatu and supporting the leadership of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.”

Azmin declaring his “utmost sincerity” – that’s a laugh.

It’s just my psychological hang-up – if I had to buy a used car or an electrical appliance, businesses with Sincere in the name would elicit a wary avoidance from me, a reflexive distrust, even though they may actually not be out to...