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Towering Figures, Forgotten Heroes PP3739/12/2005 ISSN 0127 - 5127 / RM4.00 / 2005:Vol.25No.1 ToweringToweringTowering Figures,Figures,Figures, ForgottenForgottenForgotten HeroesHeroesHeroes Water Must Not Fall IntoFall Into Private Hands Aceh:Aceh:Aceh: Picking Up The Pieces Aliran Monthly : Vol.25(1) Page 1 A personal account COVER STORY Towering figures and forgotten heroes People like the former Auditor-General Tan Sri Ahmad Noordin should be held up as a role model by Mustafa K Anuar ost of us, young and old, MM yearn for our own heroes MMM or role models to provide much-needed inspira- tion and informal guidance in our daily lives. These ‘super humans’ can take the form of personalities such as Spiderman, Sting, Mother Teresa and Gandhi. It is the same for a community or a nation: we look for our heroes, people who can propel us to greater heights. In the early 1980s, Malaysians were encouraged to ‘Look East’ to emulate the supposedly good work ethics and other virtues of the industrialised Japanese and Koreans. Not too long after that, the Mahathir administration in- troduced the notion of Melayu Baru, or New Malay. It was a con- scious attempt to prepare a group of Malays to undergo mental and cultural transformation and aban- don the feudalism of the old Malay culture in the face of a challeng- ing industrialised, capitalistic world. Looking in the wrong places Recently, as if to suggest the fail- Forgotten heroes (from top left): Usman Awang, Tan Chee Khoon, Ahmad Noordin, ure of his predecessor in his re- people of Tambunan and Papan protestors Aliran Monthly : Vol.25(1) Page 2 EDITOR'S NOTE The cover story by Mustafa Anuar reflects on the PM’s call to Malays to look for towering CONTENTS figures in their community who could inspire others. Since few Malay idols have been iden- tified, Mustafa wonders whether we are look- COVER STORY ing in the wrong places. And why not look be- ••• Towering figues and forgotten heroes 222 yond the Malay community? FEATURES An accompanying piece by P Ramakrishnan calls ••• Judiciary and corruption 666 for the establishment of a Commission of In- ••• Stick to your commitment 999 quiry into the workings of our Judiciary, nowa- ••• Make concession agreement public 131313 days sheared of the people’s confidence it once ••• Simple truths from the Tsunami 161616 enjoyed. ••• Aceh: Picking up the pieces 191919 The back cover story focuses on the plan to ••• Let's put our house in order first 252525 privatise our water resources. Charles Santiago ••• Why water must not fall into argues convincingly that access to safe drink- private hands 404040 ing water is a basic need, indeed a fundamen- tal human right, and should not be turned over REGULARS to private hands to generate profits. He pro- ••• Current Concerns 232323 poses that we look closely at the Penang Water ••• LettersLettersLetters 292929 Authority, which though adopting a “commer- cial outlook with social obligation” strategy, has OTHERSOTHERSOTHERS come out tops. ••• Tsunami Relief Aid 181818 Don’t miss the Heart-to-Heart centre pages - a ••• Subscription Form 373737 moving account by Hwang Li of her visit to ••• Aliran Monthly to cost more 383838 Aceh. Incredibly, the Acehnese are drawing upon their inner strength and hope to rebuild their community. Finally, take note of the announcement that the price of the AM is now RM4 per copy with im- mediate effect for subscribers in Malaysia. Yet we need you to rally behind us. Published by Aliran Kesedaran Negara (ALIRAN) 103, Medan Penaga, 11600 Jelutong, ALIRANALIRANALIRAN is a Reform Movement dedicated to Penang, Malaysia. Justice, Freedom & Solidarity and listed on the Tel : (04) 658 5251 Fax : (04) 658 5197 roster of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Founded in 1977, Aliran welcomes Homepage : http://www.aliran.com all Malaysians above 21 to be members. Contact the Hon. Secretary or visit our webpage. Printed by Percetakan Tujuh Lapan Enam Sdn. Bhd. No. 16, Lengkangan Brunei, 55100 Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. Aliran Monthly : Vol.25(1) Page 3 lentless search for a Malay idol or people who strive and persevere ered actions. Giving views and ideal, Prime Minister Abdullah in a situation where they eventu- ideas that are different from the Badawi cajoled the Malay commu- ally prevail and succeed with no management of a factory or a uni- nity to look for towering figures (or little) state assistance such as versity should not be erroneously within the community who could scholarships and other facilities. perceived as undermining its au- inspire others. This call appears thority. If anything, they should to be prompted by Abdullah’s ap- These industrious people should be considered as a very useful parent frustration with his ethnic in fact be given recognition by the contribution to knowledge build- community, which is said to be powers-that-be so that, firstly, they ing. riddled with problems such as become a shining example for money politics, backbiting, and other Malaysians (not just In these days of predatory capi- rumour-mongering. Malays) to emulate and, secondly, talism and money politics, altru- their hard work and intelligence ism and personal sacrifice for If it is true that the search for such is given due recognition, which larger goals are rare commodities. towering Malay figures has so far would encourage them to propel People nowadays often enter poli- been futile, it is probably because themselves further in the quest for tics, especially in a political party the people concerned have been excellence. Also the subtext here that has the capacity to flaunt its looking in the wrong places. Per- is that the hardworking and the largesse, with the expectation of haps Abdullah and his party col- intellectually promising should financial gain or at least having leagues will have to look beyond deserve state assistance. doors opened to business con- UMNO and the Malay community tracts and opportunities. Put an- as well - for, after all, there are tow- More importantly, this kind of rec- other way, financial clout comes ering figures among many ordi- ognition can help stem the brain with political power. nary Malaysians, irrespective of drain out of this country. This ef- ethnic origin, if we care to look fort could involve industry and It is in this context that certain in- closely. academia, for example, where tal- dividuals - and especially those ent needs to be nurtured, recog- working in civil society groups - Indeed, the attributes and values nised and duly rewarded and should be given due recognition that Abdullah spoke of and cher- where academic and professional by the powers-that-be for their un- ished are universal: high intellect, excellence is crucial. selfish work for the community at a high value system, successful large. A number of these foot sol- careers, good economic standing, Bodek-ing diers work, for instance, in the and well-respected culture and and false smiles plantations, kampongs and urban religion. In multiethnic and settlements mainly to help im- multicultural Malaysia, one can Other equally important attributes prove the lives of the and must draw valuable lessons and values are moral uprightness, marginalized, dispossessed and from the experiences and impor- critical-thinking and a principle- powerless. tant values of each of the ethnic centred life. A towering figure - communities. In doing so, one is whether in industry and Indeed, altruism makes a very rare nudging society in the direction academia, as an example again - appearance these days. For exam- of the once much-touted ideal of is someone who is not only intel- ple, the post-tsunami period wit- Bangsa Malaysia. ligent, resourceful and creative, nessed a number of corporate fig- but also sticks to her beliefs and ures appearing with forced smiles There are hardworking people, principles even though these may on their faces while parading for instance, in all of the ethnic go against the mainstream or sta- their oversized donation cheques communities in Malaysia just as tus quo. She doesn’t need to bodek in front of the newspaper and TV there are intelligent people in or apple-polish her superior as the cameras. In this instance, one these communities who can be a compliant, pretenders and wonders about the hidden motive source of human capital and an freeloaders would. The country as of some of these corporate figures inspiring example to all a whole would benefit from such - were they advertising themselves Malaysians. These are important people who make principled de- under the guise of corporate so- attributes especially if they involve cisions and take carefully consid- cial responsibility? Surely those Aliran Monthly : Vol.25(1) Page 4 who work hard solely to pursue nancial abuses and was actively transparent in governance. If he selfish interests and self-aggran- involved in the investigation of is serious about this idea, he must disement cannot be considered as the malpractices in the BMF scan- free the media so that they can re- towering figures that Malaysia dal. He campaigned for the Free- ally become the watchdogs of the ought to be proud of. dom of Information Act. people and provide the necessary checks and balances in the coun- Forgotten heroes Yet others would be playwright- try’s democratic system. This poet Usman Awang who cham- would also enable the people to Abdullah must also get back to his pioned, among other things, the have their say in the running of unfinished business. Soon after cause of the poor of all ethnic their beloved country. Free and re- his anointment as prime minister groups while opposition leader sponsible media would make rul- and prior to the last general elec- Dr Tan Chee Khoon fought for jus- ing politicians more accountable tion, he had indicated to the pub- tice and democracy.
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