Daulat Tuanku? I think not….

This human failing he more then made up by his love towards the people of Pahang and they of him. There have been many stories…some would say legends…of Sultan Abu Bakar's affection of his Rakyat. I know that the Sakai can stop Tuanku’s motorcade by just waving him to a stop by the side of the road. Tuanku will then alight from his car and talk to his subjects without to much concern for protocol.

There was one ‘General’ in Bentong who rode his bicycle resplendent in his “General Uniform” complete with a flag on his handlebar. My late Father recall with much amusement how Tuanku indulgently tolerated the ‘General’ walking around with his gun (water pistol) and shooting (squirting) guests at a gathering that Tuanku attended in Bentong! 

There was also a time that I remember well when we waited for Tuanku’s return from Tioman. We were at the Kuantan Jetty in the very hot mid day sun waiting for over an hour because Tuanku’s was late. When he arrived he made it a point to talk to each and everyone that was there to greet him. Only then did he get into his car and left.

I remember that my Father had to detain one of Tuanku’s uncle during a racial disturbance in Pahang and the suspect was using his Royal status as a shield to prevent the Police from arresting him. Tuanku told my Father to just go ahead and do his job.

This Sultan Ahmad would not hold a candle to what his father was. There have been too many anak Pahang who have reluctantly and sadly chosen to disassociate themself with him and with Pahang after serving in Pahang – preferring to live outside Pahang rather then to be under his ‘rule’. That they chose to do so is a direct reflection of what this Sultan have done to not only embarrass the state but also the institution of Royalty in our country. That he now chose to enter the ring to fight UMNO’s battle for them is no gain for UMNO but a gain for us. Why we ask, are there still rats swimming towards the sinking ship of UMNO? Well money for one!