So much talk about the 3RD FORCE lately. Yet, the country does not need more political parties nor politicians. We need more from the rakyat who are willing to be part of the change/reform that is happening in Malaysia.
The TSUNAMI 2008 has created a SPACE that Malaysian Civil Society can and should respond. DSAI came from a Civil Society background till TDM roped him into politics. DSAI sees the relevance of CIVIL SOCIETY playing a part to Build A NEW MALAYSIA. Since Badawi, there has also been invitations for Civil Society to participate in programmes to uplift the rakyat in various sectors. Business communities, Professionals and Academicians can and should work in their respective spheres of expertise and influence to upgrade the level of competency among the wakil rakyat offices to deliver progressive and development programmes for the rakyat.
The ministries, state ministers (excos), wakil rakyat have access to budgets for programmes for the rakyat. Poverty eradication, youth development, community services and commmunity development programmes and events to build solidarity and unity, business development programmes for SMEs-SMIs, programmes for single-mothers, the marginalised and numerious other budgets are available for civil society to tap by working together with the various bodies.
THE 3RD FORCE must not be a political entity but an ENABLING, EMPOWERMENT VEHICLE for Growth & Development for the various sectors of society.
Engage with the Federal & State Excos, Wakil Rakyat and Government Agencies & Bodies. It can be frustrating sometimes with certain civil servants, but we must try. Roped in your ADUNs/MPs and make proposals to help uplift your communities wherever you are. TIME TO REBUILD MALAYSIA. DON’T LEAVE TO THE POLITICIANS ALONE, they are too busy fighting internal and external political battles since 2008. CIVIL SOCIETY must rise up to the challenge and “MAKE A DIFFERENCE”
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October 13, 2010 at 4:52+00:00Oct |
I agree with the basic thesis BUT the solution is not “em-POWER-ment” but rather Truth, Reconcilication and Restoration of BROKEN TRUST amongst all parties; 1st, 2nd and 3rd!” God Bless.
October 13, 2010 at 4:52+00:00Oct |
Those who Believe in the Third Force can’t agree on How it should be set up, and Function…invariably a power struggle within the 3rd force will evolve…then What?
October 14, 2010 at 4:52+00:00Oct |
Dear Nathan,
In a democracy, such things should be embraced. Let there be as many 3RD FORCE in Malaysia as possible. My point is that it should not be a political entity. As long as a 3RD FORCE is independent and not Political Party aligned, it will be good for the nation. Malaysia does not advocate hegemony. Uniformity of the 3RD FORCE is not to be expected. Things that the 3RD FORCE(S) should focus is how it can contribute to BUILD A NEW MALAYSIA! The diversity of our peoples will encourage a diversity of solutions. As long as we focus on what we believe is good for the rakyat and the nation, let there be an abundance of 3RD FORCES. It is already a quantum leap as compared with the complacency and indifferent attitude of the silent majority Pre-March 8 2008. LETS’ CELEBRATE DIVERSITY!
October 14, 2010 at 4:52+00:00Oct |
sounds the right vehicle
December 13, 2010 at 4:52+00:00Dec |
HI Karen,
Be a part of the ENABLING 3RD FORCE.
Just sent your email and I will forward relevant articles for your perusal.
Blessings