Red Tide!

We saw yet another “red tide” in the city yesterday afternoon. Some 4,200 protesters were trying to bulldoze their way into the Istana Negara to hand over a memorandum over the Selangor water issue to the King.

It happened because we have clowns and jesters who stoically claimed to have the interest of the rakyat at heart. Many of us would be laughing our heads off because clowns and jesters are for entertainment only- not to be taken seriously.

Political meddling would only aggravate matters more! With both sides refusing to compromise, I’m sure the impasse cannot be resolved. This long-standing impediment has ire the Sultan of Selangor. His Majesty is not alone.

As likely as not, these clowns and jesters must have forgotten where their responsibilities lie! They must take the long view. Do not stay in the circus too long! Both sides must come to the negotiating table and solve the “murky” problem! That is the only way! There is no other way!