I COULDN’T agree more with Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai’s article, “Silence isn’t always golden” (On the Beat column, Sunday Star, Dec 29; online at bit.ly/star_golden).
Decades ago MPs like DR Seenivasagam, Tan Chee Khoon, Ahmad Boestamam, Karam Singh, V. David and Karpal Singh, to name a few, were the voice of the people. With courage and conviction, they articulated arguments against policies that adversely affected the rakyat. They brought to the fore corruption, malpractices and abuses in the administration of the executive. They are the unsung heroes of Malaysian politics.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
