YOURSAY | ‘Let the people have a real hope of a better Malaysia.’
Harapan needs to retake narrative from ‘de facto opposition’ Najib – Rafizi
Siva1967: The country is in serious need of repair. Any government formed without the reform agenda as its core value will only drive the country towards a failed state.
There is no need to mention Umno/BN, we all know they are rent-seekers and given half a chance, they are prepared to sell their souls to the devil. Or should I say they are the devil themselves, only interested in lining their pockets at the slightest opportunity.
The other party which is getting some traction with the Malays is Bersatu. However, they are treacherous and there is no trusting them. But while the Malays do not respect treachery, as the lesser evil, Bersatu becomes their preferred choice of an all-Malay party.
Thus, the recent Malacca and Johor election results show Bersatu is clawing away the popular vote from Umno. Not PKR or Pakatan Harapan.
Generally, voters are no longer interested in corruption cases anymore. With the effects of the pandemic and subsequent economic issues, bread-and-butter issues become more important to voters.
They seem to be asking: So what if former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak goes to jail or goes scot-free, how does that affect my daily life?
So, Harapan has to come up with narratives or policies that can change the daily lives of voters. Show and prove to them that in putting Harapan back in government, major initiatives will be implemented that can improve the overall lives of the voters, especially the B40 (bottom 40 percent).
Yes, most of all these policies must be Malay-centric since they are the majority and they are the “privileged race” in Malaysia.
Promises like abolishing the PTPTN (National Education Loan Fund) should be implemented the moment Harapan takes power. Petrol prices should be subsidised and managed in a way that benefits the B40 directly.
There are many ways the government can increase their coffers without burdening the public, especially the Malays.
Yes, Malaysia’s future is inclusiveness, but you cannot push for inclusiveness within the first or second year in power when the Malay mind has gone through 50 years of indoctrination, especially when the ‘ketuanan’ and Arabisation programmes were fed to them each day all these years.
After working in Sudan and Qatar, and a short while in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), I can conclude the Malays are more Arab than the Arabs themselves.
In the Harapan government, DAP has to take a back seat or a lesser portfolio, regardless of the number of seats they win. This can be achieved with the formation of a shadow cabinet immediately.
PKR and Amanah have to be seen to hold the Malay interest at all times until some semblance of inclusiveness materialises in time to come.
Harapan voters and fence-sitters are fed-up with the political musical chairs that has been going on since the infamous Sheraton Move. And this has piqued the interest of many wannabe leaders who think the political game is easy and rush to register new parties.
Even East Malaysian parties are spreading their wings to the west when in previous times, the opposite was more prevalent. And these are the voters Harapan needs to attract.
I know it is easier said than done. But if a convicted felon can turn things around and generate celebrity status reception, why can’t an honest, righteous, God-fearing, people-centric personality garner such support?
BrownKiwi1663: What Rafizi and gang should be doing now should not be like what he did before or what Najib is doing currently - that is talking with an opposition mindset.
Rafizi should have the narrative of a government. Be optimistic that the voters want to have a real new government, not the Dr Mahathir Mohamad-manipulated Harapan government of GE14.
Let’s start building a mindset of a true government that cares for the well-being of Malaysians and Malaysia. Get the buy-in from the rakyat to set forward plans for them and the country.
Please don't harp on issues and problems of current and past governments but build on what you want to do for the country, from economic and social perspectives. Let the people have a real hope of a better Malaysia.
Vote4changejohor: This is good reading into the current problems faced by Harapan, especially PKR.
Najib is guilty to the core of corruption involving mega scandals as confirmed by the court. However, the perception that it is a serious offence committed by a government official does not cross the mind of many citizens.
Hence, Najib remains 'likeable' and free on the public radar despite being found guilty by the High Court two years ago and sentenced to 12 years’ jail and a fine of RM210 million.
For many who are well informed, the criminal offences committed by the ex-PM are serious matters. Hence, many forthright citizens are hoping the ''gap'' in perception by the public on the ex-PM and the reality of his offences can be narrowed soon and put in the right perspective.
Milshah: Bossku has always been a threat to Harapan. When Bossku posts, he would get 20,000+ likes. But some commentators said those likes are from Umno cybertroopers. They were unfortunately in denial.
It even looked as if Umno made Bossku their main man in the Johor election and, as a result, won a supermajority. Probably Umno cybertroopers voted for Umno to win in Johor as well.
It goes to show the messenger is just as important as the message. It is refreshing for Rafizi to highlight this when other PKR leaders think just changing a logo can win elections.
However, I think Rafizi should focus his battle in the PKR election first. Rafizi is rocking the PKR boat; obviously, they are not happy. They prefer to change the logo which is far simpler.
I feel Rafizi’s party election is far more difficult than winning GE15. If Rafizi fails to win in the party elections, then the strategy he plans for PKR will not materialise.
