Money politics akin to cancer The Star

I AM galled by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad s bold claim about money politics in the Umno deputy president election Mahathir raises questions over candidates The Star Nov . I can t imagine that he is saying it out of remorse or concern. He more that any other person should know the full extent of damage done to the party during his tenure in office and to date. Corruption and money politics have been around for a long time. It is like a cancerous growth. It was around before he entered politics it was definitely around during his time and if it is not excised now it will remain for an indefinite period. Why has he become extremely vocal only now yet strongly denied similar allegations during his time as premier and silenced those who dared criticise As we have previously seen corrupt politicians when faced with mounting evidence of their ill gotten gains have reluctantly tendered their resignation. However the same people have always managed to bounce back into the Umno fold. Res! ignations seem an easy cop out. Why have they not been made accountable for their actions On one hand the message sent out is that Umno condones such practices. It gives the illusion that to enter politics is an easy way to rich pickings. Sadly it is us the electorate who are victims when our politicians lack responsibilities and have no sense of duty. Conversely punishments meted out in the past have been relatively light. Thus for every corrupt person who is removed others rush in to fill this void. How can the Umno political masters convince us that money politics does not exist or that they are serious about dealing with it Our trust and confidence in them have been eroded. Losing one s trust is like losing one s virginity. Once it is gone there is nothing that will make it return. MARIAM MOKHTAR Ipoh. More News Go Most Viewed Most E mailed Victims exact revenge a week after robbery Mauled to death by white tigers Two single mums turn to prostitution to feed kids Penang! Opposition Leader claims monthly payment for his position not sincere Klang Valley restaurants cut prices Tennis stands come down Court merger would subject non Muslims to syariah laws says MCA Perak wants to scrap ISA Sky Kingdom s Ayah Pin living in Thailand Senses come alive in Australian fare Former deputy DG in court again over more graft charges Rugby Wales warned not to take Canada lightly arrest warrants for Ops Warta VII Argentina Not out to pay back Azzurri in Turin Golf Jordan to take on Bethpage Black before US Open Columbus beat Chicago to reach MLS Cup final Bika over Manfredo for IBO super middleweight Joined together by more than a causeway Boeing delays deliveries due to parts problem US October budget deficit hits record of US . B Latest Jobs from Star Jobs Senior Accounts Executive Technical Sales Executive Personal Assistant Admin Assistant Accounts Assistant Retail Manager Purchaser Designer Accounts Clerk Clerk General Clerk Site Map FAQ Privacy Statement Terms Of Use Write To Us Advertise With Us RSS Copyright Star Publ! ications M Bhd Co No D Managed by I

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