GE16: PEMIMPIN–PEMIMPIN YANG TAK BOLEH PAKAI

 

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Dear Malaysian voters, peace.

We can disagree on many things in politics. Policies, priorities, even ideology. We may support different political parties, come from different ethnic groups or religious affiliations, be young or old, rich, middle class or poor, from Sabah, Sarawak, or Semenanjung.

But let us agree on some basic standards of leadership that should not be negotiable.

We need the best individuals. We must set the highest standards for the 222 who will represent us in Parliament. They will shape our nation over the next five years, and the future of our next generations.

Let us agree not to vote for these dirty dozen.

First, those who cakap tak serupa bikin. Leaders who lack authenticity, where words and actions do not align. Trust is the foundation of leadership. Once broken, everything else becomes questionable. If we cannot rely on their word, we cannot rely on their leadership. They are not difficult to spot. Look at what they promised before GE15 and what they did after. In today’s digital world, there is more than enough audio and visual record to judge them fairly. TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Second, those who are corrupt, protect the corrupt, or remain silent. Corruption is not just about money. It steals opportunity, fairness, and the future of the rakyat. Every ringgit lost is a classroom not built, a university place denied, a hospital under-resourced, a burden shifted to the people. Integrity is not negotiable. These individuals are easy to identify. Before elections, they speak loudly about accountability. After elections, they become friendly, fall silent, or accept positions that benefit from that silence. TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Third, those who say one thing and do another, especially once in power. Before elections, they speak of reform, accountability, and change. After gaining power, the narrative shifts. Consistency is a minimum requirement. Power should reveal character, not reverse it. This is a litmus test of who we can trust and who we should not trust again. Listen to their language. Do they justify inaction with phrases like “reforms take time,” claim their hands are tied, or blame the very people they aligned with to gain power? TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Fourth, those who disrespect other people’s religious beliefs, institutions, and practices. Malaysians have a deep connection to their faith, and respect for others is paramount, even when we disagree. This is the soul and fabric of our nation. When leaders use unkind words to belittle or attack, or employ double-edged language to elevate themselves by putting others down, that is not leadership. Worse still is when they coin terms to divide and segment the nation, keeping race and religion alive as political fuel. They are not strengthening society. They are weakening it.

We must recognise them and refuse to vote for them. They are among the most dangerous individuals in a multi-religious society like ours. Left unchecked, they erode the very foundation of our nation. TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Fifth, those who abuse their position for family and their own people’s benefit. Public office is a trust, not a family enterprise. When opportunities, contracts, and positions are given based on connections rather than capability, the system suffers. Public funds are not personal assets. These individuals are not hard to identify. Look at who benefits. Review contracts. Follow the distribution. Patterns will reveal themselves. TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Sixth, those who place politics above the needs of the rakyat. When decisions are delayed, diluted, or distorted to protect political positions, it is the people who pay the price. Leadership is about solving problems, not managing narratives. Power over people is unacceptable.

Yes, politics is part of the job. But when politics comes first, trust is broken. Ask a simple question: are they willing to risk their position to uphold their principles? If not, power has become the goal, not service. We become pawns in their game. Why should we vote for them again? TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Seventh, those who are arrogant. Leaders who believe they have all the answers and refuse to listen. No one has a monopoly on wisdom. Arrogance shuts out feedback, and mistakes are repeated instead of corrected. Leadership requires humility.

This is easy to spot. Observe how they speak, behave, and respond to questions, complaints, and feedback. Arrogance is hard to hide. You know who they are. Do not vote for them. And remember, during elections, they may suddenly appear humble and caring. Do not be fooled. TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Eighth, those who talk about unity but practise division. They speak of togetherness, yet play race and religious politics when it suits them. Unity cannot be a slogan used to gain power. When unity becomes a tool for power, instead of power being used to build unity, we have a serious problem.

Watch their language. They question loyalty, whether as citizens or as members of an ethnic group. They frame it as a choice: are we Malaysian first or defined by ethnicity? This is a false divide. We are both. When leaders blur this to create tension, they are not uniting the nation. They are weakening it. TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Ninth, those who practise double standards. One rule for themselves and their own people, another for everyone else. Justice loses its meaning when applied selectively. When fairness disappears, trust in institutions follows.

This is easy to identify. Observe how they exercise power. Who gets more, who gets less. Who is punished, and who walks free. The pattern will be clear. TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Tenth, those who blame others and avoid responsibility. When things go wrong, they point fingers instead of stepping forward. Leadership begins with ownership. Without accountability, there is no learning, and without learning, no progress.

Listen to how they respond when things go wrong. Do they take responsibility or shift blame? Their response tells you everything. TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Eleventh, those who sacrifice principles for outcomes. The idea that the ends justify the means is flawed. Short-term gains achieved through wrong methods create long-term damage. The journey matters as much as the goal.

These are the individuals who justify compromise, even on the very principles they once fought for and used to earn your support. They explain it away and expect acceptance. In doing so, they assume we will forget.

There is a saying often shared in Chinese, “sik sei gai hou taai.” It refers to how it is easiest to slaughter the chicken that does not see you as a threat. Those who trust you most are often the easiest to take advantage of. In politics, the easiest people to mislead are those who trusted you the most. We must not allow ourselves to be misled. TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Finally, those who talk a lot but do little. Incompetence disguised as rhetoric. Announcements, slogans, and speeches mean little without execution. The rakyat do not live on promises. They live with results. Good intentions are not enough.

Compare what they say with what has been delivered. The gap will be clear. We should not vote for NATOs. No Action, Talk Only. BETUL-BETUL TAK BOLEH PAKAI.

Peace.
Anas Zubedy