The 1969 bloody racial riots, Operasi Lalang in 1988 and the racial clash in 2001 all happened when Umno's grip on power was violently shaken as it is now.
What is shocking about the revelation is that the donation was made at the request of Ong, whose ministry was overseeing the investigations surrounding the PKFZ fiasco.
The significance of the PKFZ scandal lies not only in the billions of ringgit of public funds involved but the failures of our regulatory agencies to do their job.
It is imperative to institute mechanisms promoting transparency and accountability as, currently, there is a fear that much of the funds would be lost to corruption, excess and rent seeking.
MP'S VIEWS What has been left unanswered is how the stimulus package will create additional income and enough jobs for Malaysians to help them weather the crisis.
How do we cushion the economy from the full impact of the global crisis? To be blunt about it, the government's response to the crisis has been both slow and lacklustre.
Does the public and private sector practice good or poor governance in water management? Is the public good served in an open, transparent, and democratic manner?
Suhakam has a crucial role to play in the areas of econmoic, social and cultural rights in the country. The human rights watchdog should take this responsibility seriously.