It’s been a real hectic weekend. Full of surprises and anticipation. I’ve not felt this excited for a very very long time.
Went back to Johor Bahru to vote on Saturday. No way am I gonna miss voting this time round. I missed the last election as I didn’t register and I’m a fool then. No more such silly mistakes this time round. Made sure I register and exercise my rights to vote for a better Malaysia.
I’m sure everyone knows the results by now. The opposition WON BIG. They manage to secure 82 seats in parliament which was way way up from the 20 seats they mustered the last election.
Opposition captured Kelantan, Penang, Kedah, Perak and even Selangor. Selangor was a real shocker for me. Penang was no surprise considering a lot of big guns from the opposition contesting there. Kedah and Perak no doubt surprising, but it was no shocker. Winning Selangor would signify the discontent of the urban intellectuals against BN.
Not much change in Johor where I’m voting though. It has always been a BN stronghold and I must admit the opposition scene in Johor is weak. Not many high profile oppositions here. Hope the big win by the opposition this time round will introduce more credible oppositions in the state of Johor.
Malaysia is going to slowly change from now on and I do hope it’s for the better….
To my Malaysian friends who don’t vote nor care about the politics in Malaysia, I hope that you can start to spend some time to start doing so regardless of where you may be. Without having a clear picture of what is going on and not exercising your right to choose your leaders, don’t ever complain about Malaysia….
MALAYSIA FOR MALAYSIANS!!!