Kash’s World

Over the weekend, while we were experiencing people power Hindraf style (Malaysiakini has a nice analysis btw), the ruling party in Australia was shown the exit and the opposition took control of the government.

There have been no riots; the ruling party’s supporters have calmly handed over the baton and to the best of my knowledge, there have also been no runs on supermarkets for rice, sugar, bread or whatever else the Australians eat.

That’s how it’s done in a first world democracy.

On the other hand, the way things are going in Pakistan, most assuredly a third world nation despite its nuclear arsenal, there’s no telling what will happen there if the ruling party loses in their coming general elections.

How would it be in Malaysia if by any chance the ruling coalition is voted out in the coming general elections?

I’m not sure. Sometimes we seem to be making some progress towards a first world society but then signs of any progress are quickly smashed with actions a country like Burma would be proud of.

Of course, this speculation is strictly academic and theoretical. We have not had a chance to be in such a situation ever since we gained independence fifty years ago.

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