Job done... they dare to be counted, against all odds
It was a bad call by the so-called PM rakyat @ opposition leader. It shows his true colours and to some proven right - he is a chameleon who tries to be a hero.
Let 26th November 2020 goes down as the day Malaysia's opposition leader becomes an ostrich, hiding his head with his bottom bare for all to see. During the lively debate for budget 2021, there are grouses brought to the house not only by the opposition but by members of the loosely PN coalition.
In fact, BNBBC leader, Najib, had stressed on 2 issues as condition for BNBBC support. Whether he actually get it during Finance Minister wind down speech or not is still debatable. Let's just say Najib got half of what he requested... something is better than nothing? Or is it just another "sandiwara" within PN?
It is not surprising for Najib and his Co to support budget 2021. Afterall, they are part of the government of the day. It is their job and duty to ensure budget 2021 pass.
For the opposition? That's another matter. Although pledges are made in relation to YDPA's call on budget 2021, it is the duty of the opposition to ensure that the budget is realistics and "rakyat-friendly" especially during the pandemic.
Anwar, Mahathir and countless other opposition MPs have scrutinised the budget and give their thoughts on budget 2021. One of the issues that caught my attention is the projected income and growth. Both Anwar and Mahathir believed that the projected income and growth is unrealistic based on the economics effect brought by pandemic Covid 19. With that, there is high degree of uncertainties for Malaysia to achieve growth and projected income as outlined in budget 2021.
Now, if projected income falls short, obviously our purchase power will likewise diminished. That said, it is of utmost important for budget 2021 to be voted en block ie using block voting system so that every MPs voting is officially countered and tallied.
What is so difficult on block voting? Some says Anwar is keeping his numbers close to his chest and will not reveal who actually supported him. I say that is pure hearsay.
What I see is Anwar's lack of strategy and is not a good strategist. To me, if I am in his shoes, I will go along for block voting. I will go one step further and signal to those in BN who supports me to temporarily toe their party line and voted for budget 2021. That way, it will give a false sense of confidence to abah Din.
Of course, you guys will ask when should Anwar show his real strength if adapt this approach. The real strength is during the third reading (committee stage) which will go for voting on 15th december 2021.
With Anwar's lead, PH opts to remain silent when the call for block voting is made yesterday. This does not goes well with the second echelon leaders and grassroot support. DAP get the most brunt because they have, in their midst, a seasoned politician by the name of Lim Kit Siang.
No matter what Anwar's explaination that he will go for bloc voting in future, it shows that he does not have the experience nor the knack for political poker. Worse, he now claims that he will go for bloc voting in committee stage but by that time abah Din will be more prepared to tackle him and deal with the "rebels" within PN. Doomsday for the so-called self-declared PM Rakyat.
Think on another side. even if Anwar calls for bloc voting during committee stage and all the PN rebels have been fully fed, who will support Anwar? Apart from PH, he needs Pejuang and Warisan and by that time do you think Mahathir will oblige? Anwar may successfuly call for bloc voting during the committee stage but the voting will go abah Din's way. Game over for Anwar.
Where does Anwar goes wrong? First, he did not support bloc voting yesterday whilst not revealing his full hands during the process. Second, by not giving just sufficient support for bloc voting yesterday, Anwar is seen to "play out" Mahathir. Third, even when he calls for bloc voting and wins during the committee stage, people will ask - why not defeat budget 2021 at early stage so that amendments can be made earlier? What Anwar do, if he wins bloc voting at committee stage, is to reveal that he is truly championing for self-glory and not for the good of the nation.
Is it time for Anwar to get a better strategist? Or is it time for Anwar to shed his skin and show his true colour? Or is it a confirmation that Anwar is not PM material?
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Malaysiakini posted this. I say... it sums it all
Till then...G'nite M'sia...wherever u are...
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