Whenever he speaks. He also walks the talk.
Malaysians -- both of royalty and common folks -- would do themselves and country proud by heeding The Raja Muda's counsel, and also walk the talk in word and deed. Clearly a man of the people. Many Bloggers like mGf Bernard Khoo @zorro-zorro-unmasked.blogspot.com,(including Desi-lah, harbour deeply-felt hopes that such personages like Dr Nazrin could be elected into that august House called The Parliament to raise our House of Representatives to one deserving of the handle YANG BERHORMAT that prefixes the elected members.
Dear Blogger-Lawyers out dare, is there a way the Citizenry could elevate such eminent Malaysians like Dr Nazrin to do National Service in Jalan Parlimen?
From The Star,
Tuesday August 14, 2007
"Unless the governors live well within the law, there can be no hope that the governed will do so" ~~ RAJA DR NAZRIN SHAH
Easy access to info needed
KUALA LUMPUR: Encourage easy access and free flow of information to the people for good governance, the Raja Muda of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah said.
People who were well informed were in a better position to make informed decisions while those who were badly informed would rely on half-truths and lies and non-credible sources of information or they might continue to remain ignorant, he added.
Raja Nazrin said that without proper information about processes and regulations, the public was vulnerable to bureaucratic harassment, overcharging and demands for bribes.
“The people welcome and appreciate a government that is approachable and consultative, and one that guides rather than directs.
“It is, therefore, only logical that the call for good governance should and must go hand-in-hand with greater democratisation,” he said in his keynote address at the opening of the international conference on The Challenges of Democratisation and Good Governance in the Malaysian Public Sector organised by Universiti Malaya here yesterday.
Raja Nazrin said that among the other characteristics of good governance was that it could not be justified by illegal or legally suspect actions.
“Unless the governors live well within the law, there can be no hope that the governed will do so,” he added.
On public officials, Raja Nazrin said that while they should be accorded sufficient powers to deliver good governance, there must be restraints on that power so that the general interest for all, and not the special interests of a few, were served.
He said that the country was able to survive, let alone prosper during the last 50 years was due in large part to political resolve, pragmatism and effective implementation of policies, which he said was a result of good governance.
He commended the Government for initiating and formulating the National Integrity Plan as a comprehensive blueprint for instilling integrity and moral values in all layers of society and across all sectors.
6 comments:
If Nazrin wants to be an MP, he will have to do what the rest does. Pick a party (or be an independent) and run.
"All men are equal blah blah"
No special privileges for him, just because he's got a bunch of honorifics in front of his name.
Has anyone even thought hard about why he and some in the royal circles are hitting on the current government? Has anyone even considered that this is an intra-elite struggle (not unlike the earlier Badawi vs Mahathir) over resources?
All these feudal-airing is too much for my republican soul!
A brief glance at the Federal Constitution seems to indicate nothing would bar a member of the royal families from holding public office; however, it is quite possible that individual state constitutions or other federal/state laws may restrict or prohibit royal participation in elections. From what I have heard, Raja Nazrin is not eligible to run for a parliamentary seat - but this is just hearsay (albeit from what I would consider a rather reliable source) - so I would assume some other legislation blocks, at the very least, Perak royalty from running for public office.
And as much as I agree with the sentiments expressed, and as much as I would like to see the strengthening of both the constitution and the monarchy so we can live up to our status as a constitutional monarchy...I must say I am uneasy about these moves. Raja Nazrin is probably sincere; Sultan Sharafuddin himself may be sincere. But is it not interesting that they become particularly vocal now, just when the established political order looks on the verge of collapsing into feudal factions? I'm wary of power grabbing.
Though I agree with Johnleemk's view, I do not have as much of an issue about the power switch.
It could be better or it might not be better. ONe thing I can be sure of is... it won't get any worse than our current state of things...
anon: interesting thought this-- "Has anyone even considered that this is an intra-elite struggle (not unlike the earlier Badawi vs Mahathir) over resources?"
You're republican, Desi's democrat 1/4 and socialist 3/4, wonder if I have a "can" mari can?
johnleemk-- thanks for thy mature input, and what's thy age agin? 21 going 18?
I see you sahre Anon's reservations -- I too but did not state it upfront cos I was not sure my neck is as short as my name is long. "But is it not interesting that they become particularly vocal now, just when the established political order looks on the verge of collapsing into feudal factions? I'm wary of power grabbing." ~~ maketh me ponder:), lingering...:(
helen : ever the optimist like Desi?
I just came away from maiden visit to Dr Mahathir's Perdana Leadership Foundation dialogue, I hope every individual/group's efforts add up -- like ripples spreading into waves unto tsunami, of the right, or leftist?, kind.:)
PS: Sdri helen is INVITED to komen on Dr Mahathir's quite sardonic and piercing views and Desi's attempt at satire. I think we both maketh entertaining copy/kopi!:)
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