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I write this piece contemplating what has happened so far in the nation. And it is a simple message that one hopes everyone can relate to.

Nobody should fear voicing out their thoughts, especially in an era of shady dealings by those in authority. Across the globe, governments have continually seen a decline in trust from the people.

And while most governments take it in stride, others choose instead to crack down on dissent with an iron fist, a stupid move considering the times and technology available.

Unfortunately, that stupidity has made those who do not realise their worth and power to cower in fear.

It is more evident here in Malaysia, where even a deputy prime minister gets the sack simply for asking for clarification.

But his final speech is a testament to what Malaysians must remember and preach; the citizenry is not stupid.

The suspension of the media was a move to undo that statement. I honestly believe that the establishment of a strong media sector in spreading news has in fact created a more questioning and brave Malaysian people in the last decade.

The crackdown on youth protesters, those who are merely voicing their outrage at a national leader who cannot even provide a straight answer of whether or not billions of ringgit were transferred into his account, shows the fear this government has over a simple thing; truth without spin.

In fact, what people are asking for is a simple yes or no answer from the person leading a nation of 30 million, insisting he has the support of 3 million individuals without a care for the rest, it seems.

To me personally looking at these events, I am reminded of a scene in ‘Schindler’s List’ where a woman was shot for asking a simple question of where the Nazi officer wanted the women to line up.

The fact that the same leader insists on loyalty over brains, and insists that those who disagree with him do so only behind closed doors (even if he chickens out at the last minute, no doubt) is proof of his own fragile ego.

But more than this, it is proof that he is struggling to hold on to the minority mandate he earned just two years ago.

Unfortunately, just like foreign investors to Bursa Malaysia, nobody is buying it.

The prime minister may laugh, may go attend gatherings to explain himself held in obscure, closed-door events in safe areas to avoid the fallout, but he is quickly panicking to save whatever legacy he can secure for himself.

Safe to say, he is by far the worst and most vilified prime minister we have had in the history of this nation.

The same questions in your own heads?

Now, I ask people to consider this. Don’t you have the same questions nagging in your own heads?

How does one not answer, or even properly deny money in the billions being put into his account?

If it is not for personal gain, then who gained?

If the information was wrong, why has this leader of 30 million people not clarified his answer?

If this company with RM50 billion in assets was so rich, why could they not service a loan repayment of less than 0.005 percent?

If this leader is also the chairperson of this company, why did he take so long to notice a problem?

If you are against ‘white people’ interfering with local affairs, why have you hired a ‘foreigner’ named Stadlen to handle your public relations? Did he convert?

These are all truthful and honest questions which many Malaysians, regardless of politics, race, religion, state, age or even level of education is asking.

And they are in the right to ask them, especially from a government that is supposed to ‘fulfil their promises’ and promotes ‘people first’ as a unity campaign slogan.

What I want to point out is this; keep asking them.

You all know it is your right to ask such questions, especially in an already mature society such as Malaysia. Keep asking, keep prodding, keep the questions alive and loud until he finally answers.

Use whatever outlets you have, from a mamak-stall conversation to even a social media post. He can silence a paper, but honestly, he will never be able to completely block the signals from international infamy.

Be righteous in demanding the truth, if you so believe it to be.

But do avoid - to paraphrase a certain villain - introducing some anarchy. Be loud, be angry, be united, but do be peaceful and polite.

And be as safe as you can in such interesting times.

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