COMMENT | Ask any politician why he or she is in politics and the first answer you will probably get is: “I want to be of service to the nation and people.”

Many in the know will likely sneer at this response for, in most cases in the Malaysian context, it’s nothing but a white lie.

Really, people partake in politics to serve others? Is there really any politician out there today who is truly that sincere and genuine and prepared to sacrifice everything for a political career to serve the people and nation? Can we be honest here?

If I heard that 60 years ago when I was only two years old, then I would probably have believed it.

Today, what have I learned about our Malaysian politicians? Well, let me tell you.

Shall we start at the top? Let’s begin with Umno.

Hey, a report just came in about former Wanita Umno leader Shahrizat Abdul Jalil advising her newly elected successor Noraini Ahmad (on left in photo) “to serve, serve and serve the people”. See what I mean?

Many will probably remember the famous words of former Umno stalwart Kadir Sheikh Fadzir in a viral video when talking about vote-buying during Umno elections “Beli, salah. Tak beli , kalah .” (Buy, wrong. Don’t buy, lose)...