One does not need to be a seasoned or sharp politician to spot the naked reality that little has changed in this country in spite of the prime minister's constant chant of change. The charade of change can be easily seen by the naked eye.

Since the last general elections Pak Lah has been 'squatting' rather contentedly on his laurels. On several occasions he has been caught exposing his glaring political impotence when decisive and daring action was demanded.