New Election and New Leader

It’s all over. And now it’s back to work. Oops! Not actually. A new kitchen cabinet lineup is in the pipeline. We shall see one in the next few weeks. But first I would like to congratulate those who were elected. To the losers, don’t lose sleep.

Back to the kitchen cabinet, I hope the new lineup will spear head the reforms not only in UMNO but BN as a whole. Despite the current cabinet is only about a year old, it doesn’t mean that it should be left as it is.

In the past year since the last general election we’ve seen many changes within the component parties where the young guns replaced the old guards. But the question now, “Are they prepared for the responsibilities?”

Many will argue that these young guns or new generation of leaders should be given chance to prove their worth and I agree with that. But at the same time, those who propose bringing in new blood should also realize that this is neither the time nor the place for trial and error or experiment. We’re talking about is managing the country not a stable with ‘kuda padi’.

The cabinet ministers should be those who’re experienced enough to handle it. You’re talking about managing people, wealth, resources, foreign relations, and most importantly the country.

You can’t have a first time parliamentarian to lead a ministry.

We shouldn’t create a culture where someone can be fast tracked to a full minister. This is dangerous as we have so many young leaders who always dream big. Many ridiculously dreamt of being the Prime Minister on their first attempt at parliament position.

The current cabinet shows the lack of option for the soon-to-be-former-Prime Minister. I don’t know whether he really have no choice with many casualties at the last general election, or he simply over looked several potentials ministers or he was guided by someone with malicious intention.

But whatever it is, the soon-to-be Prime Minister has an open opportunity to undo the damage.

This is something repair-able. Get the right person in place and it’ll be a good start to reform the government and take this country out of economic catastrophe.

Despite that, there are some ministries that I think should be left in its current form. Let the minister continues with whatever they’re doing. Some of them are conducting reforms within their ministry.

I think the Information Minister and Education Minister should be left alone. I would love to see Norraesah given bigger responsibility. She has the capability to spearhead MITI. And don’t forget that Murugiah guy. He seems to be everywhere and always in immaculate attire under scorching sun. Maybe the soon-to-be Prime Minister should consider rewarding him with more responsibilities.

Last but not least, I would also like to see Ibrahim Ali in the kitchen cabinet too. He’s not a BN MP, but it doesn’t mean he can’t serve the country as a minister. We shall wait n see about this.