BERSIH AND NAJIB's DILEMMA

Most people see only two sides of the Bersih Episode, either against or for. Such a take is not only superficial but also lacks depth on the real issue. To those who are anti government or pro Muhyidin groups in UMNO want to DISCREDIT the Government and Najib as leader .Some bloggers for instance take the opportunity to capitilise on this debacle to shore up Muhyidin's reputation to replace Najib as PM because he did not handle it well. Because of this fiasco, Malaysia's reputation internationally had been tarnished somewhat (depite official denials), the Malays are becoming more and more divided. Racial issues too are becoming more into the limelight in Malaysian politics fuelled by PERKASA. In short they want UMNO to pass a no confidence vote on Najib and replaced by Mohyidin before things turn for the worse.Those who know long enough UMNO politics, such a scenario is not unusual particularly when the party leadershp or Goverenment is facing a crisis of sort.

But when Najib took the premiership, he made his commitments to the people, amongst others that his administration will fight corruption, reinstate the reputation of the judiciary and its independence, more efficient and effective public delivery systems and above all to uphold the principles of INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY and ACCOUNTABILITY. But are these not also what the Pakatan and for that matter the Rakyat want?. So where is the problem? The problem IS, in as much as Najib wants all these he has to ensure AT THE SAME TIME that whatever he does, he must not upset the applecard or spill the beans. His designated priority as laid down by the UMNO power brokers is to protect the LEGACIES that had been associated with UMNO and its leadership in the past. And the FACT is if Najib were to carry out what he as PM wants for this country and the people, it WLL HURT and can even DESTROY some people and the lagacies associated with them. Worse still it may open the PENDORA"s BOX which the power brokers and groups within UMNO who had been and continuing to be "BENEFICIARIES" will never let that happen at any cost.

. We must remember Najib INHERITED legacies from the past leadership especially POLICIES, PROJECTS and FINANCIAL FIASCOES that have far reaching consequences which are now rearing their ugly heads. Just take the Toll roads and the Power concessions issues among many others. See how much time and resources Najib and his administration have to spend to handle these problems and above all to defend and justify such policies. Then the Judiciary issue, the most important of which is the Lingam tape debacle. It is just left like that with NO ACTION taken as if this debacle is NOT IMPORTANT and is of no CONSEQUENCE. This is contraray to what the public wants. Very obvious Najib must have been "advised" by these entrenched vested interests and power brokers not to do anything because it could implicate a former Prime Minister. And also the various huge "Financial scandals" that had happened over the last two decades- have been SILENCED. Why?

Najib is severely HANDICAPPED, in fact HAMSTRUNG by the fact that he is still being SURROUNDED by politicians, power brokers and officials who are very close and loyal to the previous regime and leadership. In the PM;s Department, at least 60 %of the staff were inherited from the past regime. Of course these people have been put there on purpose and planned WELL IN ADVANCE to ensure that the NEW PM will not do anything UNTOWARD to such legacies. But more importantly, it also has bearing on future leadership line up in UMNO after Najib as PM. Najib would like to have someone whom he knows well to succeed him. Obviously Hishamuddin is the man. But should Najib's tenure as PM is shortlived and succeeded by Muhyiddin, his choice will be more pointing towards Mukriz. And this is what Tun Mahathir wants when the time comes, to protect and perpetuate his legacies in the annals of Malaysian history. Tun Mahathir was never at ease with Abdullah on this issue because Abdullah knows what the Tun is planning. Although a bit slow Abdullah has his own mind and WILL NEVER KOWTOW to Mahathir. In the end he got so fadup he left UMNO for the second time.

The Tun may not be there to see it happened but at least he had already paved the WAY while his influence on the powers that be are still strong. Muhyiddin is certainly more sussceptible to fulfill Mahathir's wish than Najib.

Unless Najib can totally EXTRICATE himself out of this SYSTEM which is Tun Mahathi'rs regime continuum , he will forever become a "PUPPET" Prime Minister, more precisely a boneka of sort Yes it is a harsh comment to make but that is the truth. Najib has inherited so many skeletons in the cupboard! and this has put him on the defensive all the time

. Najib should learn from Tun Mahathir what actions to take after he was sworn as Prime Minister. First build your power base within UMNO and the BN compononent parties. Get the right UMNO members who can work and deliver and make sure that these people carry no "baggage" whatsoever.And most importantly KICK OUT those who are known to be puppets or henchmen or loyalists to the previous leadership. The reason is simple You want things to be done YOUR WAY in a CLEAN and Transparent manner. This is very IMPORTANT for your image in the eyes of the Rakyat. Now these jokers do not know let alone understand what INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY and ACCOUNTABILITY mean.

Najib should also learn one more vital lesson from Mahathir. Make sure that his No2 man is not and will not become a threat to his position. You have to be Michavallian on this issue but NOT ALL the time, lest you will be accused of being a dictator, like Mahathir. Just see how Mahathir systematically eliminated his no 2 one by one (three in all) just like the Mafia style until there is no more threat from any party aspirant. Even that is not enoughfor him He also wants to make sure that he has "stupid" people around him. Stupid here does not mean "morons" but individuals who are not fit to offer views, especially dissenting views or give good professional advice. Remember Mahathir never like to have people around him who are "smarter" than him, be it in the Judiciary, Civil Service or the Police. He prefers only half past six people who will bow to his wishes because He ONLY knows best

The BOTTOMLINE is that despite Najib's many ambitious Economic and social programmes like the ETP, GTP, Regional Hubs etc may not in the end add much to his credential as long as he is operating under the UMNO culture nurtured and developed over the last two decades under Mahathi'rs tutelage. Najib must THINK and ACT outside the box. Get his new UMNO team in place. In addition, talk to the PKR and PAS leaders who are on the same wavelength with him. They also want to develope this country and make the rakyat prosperous. They may be your political opponents but certainly not your enemies. There are many young and bright Malays and other Malaysians that had gone over to the opposite camp for you to tap their brains and energy. In fact they easily OUTNUMBERED those you have in the UMNO youths most of whom are only concerned about their flashy cars, high living styles and publicity seeking. And above all they continously depend on political nepotism and business handouts to FUNCTION which we all know are not sustainable in the long run. and certaily bad for the Malay image and reputation


Although there are extremists amongst them, remember you also have extremists in UMNO and even "enemies" within UMNO. The KEY is to have the RIGHT PEOPLE around you who are committed to your Agenda and not just apple polishers. No harm for Najib to tap the experience of those that have worked with his late father and who are still active physically and mentally to get a new or different perspective of things.Sometimes the Harvard trained or the Oxbridge trained people have their shortcomings too, especially on experience.

Please REVIVE the TRUE and REAL spirit of the Barisan National which Tun Razak your late father did before it is too late. The silent majority want to see this country prosper and people of all races live side by side in peace and harmony which is the dream of our Father of Independence, the Tunku. I know you can do it as the son of Tun Razak and I would like to see it done for our children sake. Remember this is your show and your TIME. Do it YOUR WAY and just go to hell with the past leadership and legacies.