IMAGINE if the father in a household keeps his children constantly upset with the way he administrates the family.

He tells them that by upsetting them, he is ensuring fairness!

This is further compounded when the children sense that favouritism is being practised. Anger and frustration will inevitably evolve, instead of respect, harmony and love. Definitely the wrong way to run a family!

Yes, there is much anger over the unkept and delayed promises in the “New Malaysia”. The most unkind cut by Pakatan Harapan was its statement that all the promises made did not take into account the possibility of the pact actually winning the 14th general election.

It insinuated that the promises were made recklessly, and this is why PH is finding it difficult to honour all of them.

Yes, there is anger over this inept statement that has affected public trust.

Yes, there is anger that we are not moving towards realising the dream of feeling like Malaysians regardless of our race or religion, colour or creed, in keeping with the Malaysia Agreement 1963.

The majority of the population today was born after this deal was inked, and we are moving towards a time when all living Malaysians were born after MA63.

This lack of foresight and vision seems to be lost in the communal bickering led by some self-centred politicians.

Yes, there is anger as we still have communal politics brewing aggressively, creating unease and disharmony in society.

Yes, there is anger, especially for those who gave their votes to the “New Malaysia”.

The inappropriate approach to making the rule of law supreme again is another disappointment. It is even more worrying when suspects’ guilt is discussed publicly by the very people associated with the responsibility of ensuring that the criminal justice system is seen to be fair and just.

Although the former prime minister has been called to his defence, he is deemed innocent until proven guilty. It is perturbing to note the wanton media reports on the executive’s comments about his guilt.

It would be prudent for police to advise those making such contentious, contemptuous and premature comments to refrain immediately or face the law, regardless of who they may be.

Making out a prima facie case is not yet proof of guilt. Let the law take its course, and the judgment in the end will be seen as fair and just.

Yes, there is anger, and the only democratic way to show it is through the ballot box.

After all, it was mostly anger at the former government that led to it being removed from power. – November 14, 2019.

* G. Selva reads The Malaysian Insight.

* This is the opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of The Malaysian Insight. Article may be edited for brevity and clarity.