Coffeeshop Assembly

by INVISIBLEWRITER001

Today we see numerous Kopitiam being established. From the famous Kluang Station right up to Benta. I’m not surprised in a few years time every town in this country will have their very own Kopitiam franchise mushrooming nationwide. As u can see, coffee has been part of our culture since I can’t remember when. Like cigarettes, coffee basically puts aside ranks and beliefs.

Everyone basically enjoys the same black aromatic beverage called coffee like they enjoy a puff of smoke.In Malaysia we have our very own side walk cafes. Like those in France, they also serve coffee but instead of pastries or cakes, they serve traditional Malay and Nyonya kuihs.

Unlike Paris where you can probably see couples showing their affection towards each other publicly, here in Malaysia, what you’ll probably see are rakyats showing their affection for political party.

Like any couple hotly in love, things can get very hot in our local cafes or commonly known as ‘warung’.Warung is a hotbed for budding politicians. This is where they sharpen their oratory skill and PR. And here is where rumor mongers and small town lobbyist roam. And also a place where rakyats exchange and discuss latest gossips.Not to be outdone, the Chinese also has something similar where you have your daily dose of coffee and gossips.

Kopitiams are mushrooming throughout the country. Soon you’ll have Kopitiams from every town in the country. I’m not surprised if one fine day you’ll see Kopitiam Gua Musang, Kopitiam Sungai Siput, Kopitiam Cherok Tok Kun, Kopitiam Parit Sontor and even Kopitiam Batang Berjuntai!

Soon coffee shop, warung or kopitiam will have additional service on their ‘menu’. In not very distant future, all local coffee establishments will provide venue for the exco or State Assembly to conduct their meetings. This package will include free flow coffees served in ‘Cawan Retak Seribu’, assortments of kuih and Roti Kaya.

The former Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Nizar can have his emergency meeting at any warung including, Warung Mak Limah.It seems he don’t mind any warung or coffeshop for the state assembly sitting since the state authority don’t allow them assemblymen to enter state secretariat building.

The political scenario in Perak is in shamble. The Speaker is wielding his power on every single matter. I think he’s the most powerful person in the state, more powerful than the Sultan. He should consider sacking the Sultan too.

But he must remember, he’s elected by the rakyats and rakyats never forgets. Rakyats in Perak are getting sick with these squabbles. The state is progressing nowhere. Things are getting bad economically and here we are looking at adults getting at each other’s nerves. These are supposed to be our leader.I suggest that everyone and anyone to let the Menteri Besar get on with his work in peace.

Let us rakyat be the judge. If he didn’t perform, the solution is simple, change the government come next election. If he performs and gets the support from the rakyats, it shows Perakians are sick and disgusted with the opposition’s childish act. And they should consider opening a Warung or Kopitiam to further improve their political survival.