The Party Ends Earlier Than Expected

By TAY TIAN YAN/ Translated by SOONG PHUI JEE/ Sin Chew Daily

I wonder whether this is a notice from God. Otherwise, how could there be such a coincidence to have two by-elections before the Perak political turmoil is settled, leaving the people to face the change of regime and by-elections at the same time?

Originally, the group of people who have suddenly gained the state regime were so excited as everything seemed to go on so smoothly. All of a sudden, the party ended earlier than they have expected. The atmosphere of joy froze and they were at a loss.

How could this be?

"We could only said that man proposes but God disposes, it is fated."

They have to face with the test of political morality and credibility judgement even before they could celebrate it.

As for the other group of people, all the struggles after loosing their regime seemed unhelpful. They have gradually lost their interests and started to accept the fact. However, the timely by-elections served as a stimulant, enabling them to find a new battlefield. Although the by-elections could not help to regain the state regime, they are still an opportunity to fight for justice, extend the battlefront and boost morale.

We could only said that man proposes but God disposes, it is fated. Ultimately, the people are going to make the decision regardless of what the parties say.

How could the Bukit Gantang and Bukit Selambau by-elections not a public opinion test?

If the by-elections are going to be held in normal circumstances, there would be no significance and they would not change the power structure. However, their significance has surged by 10 times as they are going to be held at such a critical moment. They are thoughtful fights.

The two by-elections would be a massive moral and public opinion tests for both BN and Pakatan Rakyat.