On elections.
For the longest time, I've always kept my distance away from politics. After all, the word itself is synonymous with corruption, dirt, dictator and all the evil words you could think of. So it was only fair that I never voted since I registered in 2002.
The fence sitters. That's the label for people like me; and I was fine with it as long as I stay out of politics. Just respect my decision because I respect your decision to be part of Malaysian politics.
Easy.
Recently, the social media has been bombarded with so many political comments, videos, articles, blogs and etc. It was normal to me because people are in the heat of the moment. And like all the great historical moments such as Woodstock, The Million Men March and etc, people want to be part of that and tell their children about it.
But I was not moved at all. It was not another 'Black Swan' moment (a term coined by Nicholas Naseem Taleb for events that changed the world forever). Then one fine day, while chilling on my bed, I heard a talk by PKR candidates for Subang and Bukit Lanjan. Without thinking, I went to see what it was all about.
The talk started around 9.30pm.
I stayed on until 12.30pm.
This event, changed my world forever. It was my 'Black Swan' moment.
Now I understand why people truly want to be a part of this. Because after listening to what these candidates had to say, I realised that my participation in this election could change this nation. Whether it is good or bad, change is the only way to move forward. And that's proven.
Which is why like most Malaysians, I will be at my state to cast my vote for change. This is the big one. And this is a must for all Malaysians to participate. I don't care whether you vote for BN or Pakatan, but the fact of the matter is this; change must happen.
Yes, it would be a nice story to tell your kids. But the morale of the story is this; never turn your back to help those who are in trouble.
This time, Malaysia is in trouble and we have to protect her.
The fence sitters. That's the label for people like me; and I was fine with it as long as I stay out of politics. Just respect my decision because I respect your decision to be part of Malaysian politics.
Easy.
Recently, the social media has been bombarded with so many political comments, videos, articles, blogs and etc. It was normal to me because people are in the heat of the moment. And like all the great historical moments such as Woodstock, The Million Men March and etc, people want to be part of that and tell their children about it.
But I was not moved at all. It was not another 'Black Swan' moment (a term coined by Nicholas Naseem Taleb for events that changed the world forever). Then one fine day, while chilling on my bed, I heard a talk by PKR candidates for Subang and Bukit Lanjan. Without thinking, I went to see what it was all about.
The talk started around 9.30pm.
I stayed on until 12.30pm.
This event, changed my world forever. It was my 'Black Swan' moment.
Now I understand why people truly want to be a part of this. Because after listening to what these candidates had to say, I realised that my participation in this election could change this nation. Whether it is good or bad, change is the only way to move forward. And that's proven.
Which is why like most Malaysians, I will be at my state to cast my vote for change. This is the big one. And this is a must for all Malaysians to participate. I don't care whether you vote for BN or Pakatan, but the fact of the matter is this; change must happen.
Yes, it would be a nice story to tell your kids. But the morale of the story is this; never turn your back to help those who are in trouble.
This time, Malaysia is in trouble and we have to protect her.
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