1Malaysia has been uttered almost continuously by Najib since its inception last year. In theory, it is a great concept where national unity takes precedence and patriotism is promoted. Unfortunately, events of late has shoved reality down out throats. Is one Malaysia really possible?

It almost seems like UMNO is sabotaging the very idea that Najib has constructed. Racial commentaries are rife when they are pushed into a corner, hoping to garner support from the race that they claim to represent. Mahathir, the mastermind of Malaysia’s current dilemma, is back at his antiques of stoking racial sentiments. The absurdity of suggesting that the police and MACC are Malay institutions displays the delusional mentality of UMNO.

Malaysia can be a great nation. We have the resources and diversity to match many developed countries. Such blessings are unfortunately tainted by greed and corruption of individuals, raping the sanctity of this land. John F Kennedy once uttered ‘ ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country ‘. Malaysia today is the result of what politicians have been doing to our country for decades, resulting in worsening segregation of races and a total lack of humanitarian qualities, especially among the ruling coalition.

To bring Malaysia to the path of glory, we need to unite and not see each of us by race but by nationality. It is about respecting the flag we proudly call ‘ Jalur Gemilang ‘ and not that of UNMO or BN or PR. It is about instilling patriotism and the willingness to sacrifice for the betterment of our nation. It is about educating our young about being proudly Malaysian.

Malaysia is home and there is certainly no other place like home.

The suspicious death of Teoh at the MACC building raises many eyebrows leaving the MACC as prime suspect. Teoh certainly does not fit the profile of someone prone to suicide. What is clear now is that a witness, yes he was only a witness, was interrogated till wee hours of the morning. The clear intention here is obviously not to gather information but to torture the victim, perhaps into confessing to a wrong doing. These are facts, period. How he died remains a mystery and might forever be one.

What surprises me is that our PM remains relatively quiet. As the MACC is under the purview of his department, he should take full responsibility in investigating this case as transparently as possible. With such public uproar, he should step up and volunteer to head a thorough investigation. Instead, he has left the job to his loyal stooges.

In the end, there has to be a scapegoat to this. Perhaps the MACC chief or perhaps some poor lowly ranked interrogating officer. Whateve it is this is a public relations nightmare for Najib. No doubt he will wriggle his way through after sacrifising some pawns but will the damage be too grave to win the next GE?

The last thing we want is a secret police force terrorising, not only opposing politicians but all who trample on their golden path.