There have been calls for our elected leaders to walk their thoughts just as they have asked the people to change their lifestyles and spending patterns in the wake of rising fuel prices and electricity tariffs. I fully sokong (support) the call that the government should display exemplary leadership by eliminating unnecessary and wasteful expenditures. Most Malaysians would want to see the government adopt a more prudent (and even frugal) financial management style. Please, no more extravagant projects and (mega)events that see little or no ROI.
For a start, how about cutting down on your travel in those fuel-guzzling (and expensive) Mercedes, BMWs, SUVs and MPVs? Use them only for official or state functions. For daily travel, make do with our national cars, like the Proton Perdana or the Executive Waja.
Come to think of it, these elected Yang Berhormats are supposed to stand for office with the noble aim of serving the rakyat. I'm sure the rakyat do not want to see precious resources being splurged on luxury cars.
Also, given the country's current financial position, people will not take it light if it sends another angkasawan to space. We don't need to spend another RM39 million on such space programme unless it can be proven that it can bring economic benefits.
And yes, there should be report cards on those so-called rombongan lawatan sambil belajar. In fact, those in the rombongan should even be given KPIs to prepare action plans.
While on the subject of 'serving', read IR Aziz's letter 'Time for politicians to move on and serve' in The Star (6/6/08).
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