Abdullah hopes to see less political nonsense next year
KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Corporate Affairs Abdullah Saidol hopes to see less political nonsense and clumsiness among all politicians or leaders from both sides of the political divide, beginning next year.
Saying the people’s expectations are actually reasonable, he points out that all they want is to be assured that the nation is led and managed by leaders who know what they are doing or talking about, and how to manage the country brilliantly.
“Less politicking and more delivering,” he stressed.
The chief political secretary to the chief minister outlined, among other things, six things that needed to be given extra attention.
Firstly, he said people want leaders to manage the country’s economy prudently and judiciously so as not to burden the people socio- economically and also to create vibrancy within the business environment; thus attracting foreign investments.
At the same time, leaders must be creative and innovative in finding ways to improve the national revenue, he added.
Secondly, he said people wanted leaders who would always do or say things to unite the people of this multi-racial and religious nation.
“We need societal unity to secure peace and harmony. Those unscrupulous people who frequently promote bigotry, hatred and prejudices must be despised.”
Thirdly, he said people wanted sense of security and justice, and the rule of law must not perceived as mere slogan, but must be executed impartially.
“Chaos and public disorder do not benefit anybody. National security should prevail,” he stressed.
Fourthly, he said people wanted real commitment towards strengthening the quality of our national education system.
“The development of our school infrastructure nationwide must be expeditiously implemented. All this is to ensure future generations are well educated, with high moral values and civic conscience.”
The most talked-about concern raised by the masses are strengthening integrity and instilling unyielding discipline of all those who hold power, authority and fiduciary obligations, Abdullah pointed out.
“The people desire to see efficient administration, effective deliveries and monitoring by government machinery as well as Sarawak government’s all-round commitment in equally delivering the necessary developments in rural areas so as to narrow the disparity between rural and urban areas,” he said of the sixth people’s wish.
“Perhaps people might call me naive, but I equally share partly John Lennon’s feeling in his song ‘ Imagine’, which says ‘You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one’. Nobody is perfect, but eventually patriotic and consciousminded people will recognise who has that genuine enthusiasm and proven ability to deliver good things for the people.”
At the same time, Abdullah added, people would soon become more aware of wicked leaders who manipulated and deceived their way up.
“Sarawakians must be more united than before. Sarawak’s rights and interests must be protected, secured and in place,” he said.