Polling Day

Tomorrow is cast-your-vote-day. Unfortunately, I faithfully forgot to register (again!). Despite having a strong desire to vote for the coming 12th Election, I can't do so (since you have to register at least 3 months before the election)- that's the price to pay for ignorance. I was never interested in anything associated with the word 'politics'. But this time round, I have been reading alot about the performance of the "present" government (that is before the parliment was dissolved for the election) and what the oppositions have to say about BN. It's interesting because the opposition can cite all the facts and figures to justify that there is injustice (big time!) that has been going on rampantly for the past 5 years specifically. It's as if everyone has just been woken up from a deep slumber.

It is tempting to ponder whether the opposition will live up to their words and promises during campaigning. But of course, the counter-attack by BN is that the opposition is just fishing for votes and they have not proved their credibility (yet); yeah of course, how can one prove what they say if they don't have the chance. So, it's "benefit of doubt" as to how the opposition will perform in their service to the public.

There have been countless emails, sms-es and CDs distributed to 'open-your-eyes' shock treatment about all the atrocities and unfairness that have been going on and the labelling of kerajaan barang naik - BN (increasing price government). It's like washing your dirty linens in public. After all, we are the citizens of this country and we would want to say the best of things about our country to foreigners. I don't know the authenticity of these materials; but I certainly wonder what triggers all these. There has to be something that is terrribly wrong for all these types of information to go around.

The motto for this coming election appears to centre around the rights of the Malaysian Indian community; it's amazing the impact left by Hindraf insomuch so that the plights of the Malaysian Indians are highlighted across the media and by the opposition parties. And it is interesting to note as well that the ruling party (that is) is specifically highlighting that they will pay attention to any predicaments of the Malaysian Indians. I mean, this is the first time (for me) that the Malaysian Indian's rights are being highlighted and repeatedly stressed on. I certainly hope that the voice of Malaysian Indian will continue being heard after the election 'fever' is over.

I can't wait for the polling results tomorrow night. Let's wait and see :)