Sustainable Living Institute (SAVE)said...
Those Tausugs made a grave mistake of armed intrusion into our country. But from their own historical perspectives they believe as if Sabah is still part of their homeland. It is a very deep rooted feeling that they are ready to die for it. It is difficult for others to fathom such gamut of feelings. Circumstances of state and regional politics of the past have divided their homeland and separated them from their blood relatives. To them it has been an injustice. Their ancestors have fought against the Spaniards, Americans, and even their own Filipino masters which suppress and still up in arms against them. The strength of Islam in them and bravery make them ready martyrs.
Looking at Najib's announcement, he seems ready to wash his hands off. If Ismail and Zulkefli make it good, Najib is happy, if they fail, I am not to be blamed. The point is, Najib has been going round high and low to transform things, big or small, immaterial whether they are within the portfolio of other ministeries - BR1M, IM4UFM, KR1M, handouts to gain votes (what the taxpayers make of that!) .... He is in a hurry to be proclaimed as the father of transformation. However, when comes to the national acid test to deal with infringement of sovereinty he delegated the job! In fact, he should be much in control of the Operation Room and rightly so as a former Defense Minister supposedly wizened to handle high security matters. Nothing much we hear of his DM days except controversies - Scorpene kickback, Altanthuya, fighter engine lost, disgruntled retired generals, and what not.
Given that Anwar is the dalang, and proven he could be placed under ISA. Oh no, Najib listened and abolished ISA! Najib gets his own medicine for his blunders.
Sustainable Living Institute (SAVE)said...
I agree the deaths are unnecessary. We have all the time in the world to solve it amicably. It may take more than 3 weeks or even months to starve and weakened them. They are not many compared to our numbers, weaponry and other resources. The ultimate aim is to prevent deaths to fellow Muslims brothers. Never mind what the public and world say about being indecisive.
The Malaysian security should not give time limits to solve the standoff. When the third time limit was ignored we lost face, sent blood curdling on both sides and guns ablazing.
This is a repeat of Mamali standoff leading to messacre, and also the Khalil-Muhdalena amok. Wisely engaged, time and patience are weapons of peace.
Right from the first day, Najib said we don't want bloodshed. Bold. What is the message? Just end it peacefully without needing to mention bloodshed is more befitting for a PM to say. Is he in a hurry to solve the intrusion otherwise it may become a political issue in the coming election? Now that lives are lost, it becomes an issue that the government is incompetent.
Given that Anwar is the dalang and proven he could be placed under ISA. Oh no, Najib listened and abolished ISA! Najib gets his own medicine for his blunders.
