COMMENT During election time, one of the many faces of the ruling government appears. This time it is one of a benevolent and responsible governments.

And to make sure that it wins both Sungai Besar and Kuala Kangsar seats, it is promising the sun, the moon and the stars to the local voters. This is to be expected. It is nothing new and happens every time there is a by election.

But wait. This time around the BN is more desperate than ever to win. This is because we are in the middle of the biggest financial scandal in the country's history and one which will go into the Guinness book of world records.