COMMENT | Why do we allow Malaysia to be hijacked by Umno-Baru?

Have any of the senior Umno-Baru/BN politicians, who are desperate for the 15th general election (GE15) to be held this year, visited flood victims in their own homes? Meeting them in the flood relief centres is nothing like checking on their welfare in their residence, in the aftermath of a flood.

We've seen photos of politicians, who were reluctant to alight from their SUVs, whilst touring flooded areas. Others think they've seen plenty from the safety of a helicopter.

Perhaps, these politicians have been pre-warned. Even before they enter the victims' flooded homes, the stench of the receding floodwaters will make them gag.

Imagine a cocktail of...