Malaysian General Election 2008

Like it or not, most Malaysian adults will be caught in the election fever that's raging in Malaysia. Come March 8, 2008, Malaysians will vote in the outgoing ruling government, or vote for a change in the government. If the turnout at the 'ceramahs' organised by the opposition is any indication of the voter's inclination for a change, then there might be surprises in store for the ruling government.

I don't know much about politics and have never stood for election in schools or university, but I find it difficult to choose from 2 'seemingly' qualified candidates (in my opinion) from opposing parties who pit themselves against each other. In such situation, the background of the candidates, might be a deciding factor.

During the election period, I read 2 different sets of local newsletter (online / printed) to know what's being said, at the 'cermah'. Now there is a 'Free' online independent newspaper, Malaysiakini, which offers an alternative view of what's happening in and around the election centers.

The outgoing Member of Parliament for my constituency sent (by post) a 'report-card' of what he has done for us. I thinks it's the first time there is accountability of such sort. Shall keep a copy of each party's manifesto and bring it up for discussion after the dust has settled down.