Naturally Nizar
Confidently, he walked into the hall at his own pace without the rhythmic beat of kompangs that befits the status and stature of the Menteri Besar of Perak. No ordinary man, he exuded a calmness and demeanor of a godly person who knew and accepted his place on earth in the greater scheme of things as determined by the Almighty.
A sudden hush filled the hall when he walked down the aisle with his aides. And as he neared the stage, the crowd clapped as they rose in awe and respect of this great man, YB Dato’ Nizar Jamaluddin (Menteri Besar Perak,) who spoke on “Perak Crisis: The lessons for Two-Party System in Malaysia” at Kompleks Penyayang last night.
In the welcoming address, Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Dr.Mansor Othman emphasized that Pakatan Rakyat wants to establish a system of government based on needs, not race. YB Sim Tze Tzin then gave a brief rundown of the tragic Perak Constitutional Crisis before YB Dato’ Nizar Jamaluddin began his speech.
With a deep and authoritative voice, Dato’ Nizar recited a Quranic verse followed by translations in Bahasa Malaysia and English, purposeful reminders to all that we are the Almighty’s creation and we should not emphasize differences but instead, remember our roots:
