 |
| AI-generated image to illustrate a point that the Madani government provides aids for the people in states which their own governments failed to provide and execute the projects in the past despite federal funding |
The latest Malaysiakini reporting highlights the exact core of this ideological divide. At the PKR congress in Malacca, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that elements within Barisan Nasional (specifically UMNO) opposed providing federal aid to PAS-led states.
Anwar’s decision to stand firm directly reflects the core philosophy of his Malaysia Madani framework:
For decades, Malaysian federalism was defined by a punitive political landscape.
Under the historical governance of Barisan Nasional, led by UMNO, states and constituencies that dared to vote for the opposition were routinely sidelined.
One only needs to look back at how long-standing opposition strongholds like Kepong—a stronghold of the DAP—were intentionally deprived of federal development allocations, infrastructure focus, and equitable funding as punishment for their political choices. Growing up in this constituency, I understand the plight of voters who stood with the DAP.
However, under the Unity Government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia is witnessing a fundamental shift in governance rooted in the principles of Malaysia Madani.
Fairness Above Politics
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has demonstrated that he is arguably the fairest leader the nation has seen when it comes to federal-state relations.
Instead of retaliating against opposition-led states like Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu, the federal government under Anwar has actively stepped in to resolve long-standing structural issues and fuel local economic growth.
From expediting federal interventions for legacy water management crises in Kelantan, Terengganu and Sabah to approving critical infrastructure upgrades, the federal government is prioritising the basic rights of citizens over political rivalries.
Furthermore, economic development in these states has continued to flourish with direct federal support and international investor facilitation.
Take Kedah, for instance, which has seen massive industrial expansion and high-value foreign direct investments. Global giants and major manufacturing enterprises—such as Infineon Technologies, AT&S, EVE Energy, and Ferrotec—have chosen to establish and expand their operations in sites like the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP), creating thousands of high-skilled jobs for locals.
If the government does not provide jobs to these people, Eventually unemployment will drive them to become more hardcore supporters of Pas.
None of this economic momentum happens in a vacuum; it requires stable national policies, active trade diplomacy, and federal agency backing to bring multi-billion ringgit commitments to fruition regardless of which party holds the state hall.
People First, Leaders Held Accountable
The underlying philosophy guiding Prime Minister Anwar’s approach is simple yet profound: the fault does not lie with the people, but with the leadership they elected.
Citizens in Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu deserve clean water, modern infrastructure, stable jobs, and economic progress just as much as citizens in any other state.
There is no moral justification for a federal government to punish ordinary rakyat for exercising their democratic right to choose their representatives.
However, while the federal government will do everything in its power to aid the people, the state leaders themselves must step up. The administration of these states must be held accountable for their governance, efficiency, and execution.
The federal government will provide the ladder, but local state leadership must take responsibility for managing their resources and serving their public transparently.
Moving Forward with Madani
The era of using federal development funds as a political weapon is ending. By rising above partisan pettiness and delivering progress directly to the people of Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu, Anwar Ibrahim is establishing a healthier, more mature democracy—one where every Malaysian, regardless of their constituency or political affiliation, shares in the nation’s growth.
Laporan terkini Malaysiakini menyoroti teras utama kepada perbezaan ideologi ini. Di kongres PKR yang berlangsung di Melaka, Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim mendedahkan bahawa terdapat pihak di dalam Barisan Nasional (khususnya UMNO) yang menentang pemberian bantuan Persekutuan kepada negeri-negeri di bawah pentadbiran PAS.
Keputusan Anwar untuk kekal bertolak ansur dan berpendirian teguh ini secara langsung mencerminkan falsafah teras kerangka Malaysia Madani beliau:
Berdekad lamanya, sistem federalisme Malaysia diwarnai oleh landskap politik yang bersifat menghukum.
Di bawah pentadbiran bersejarah Barisan Nasional yang dipimpin oleh UMNO, negeri-negeri dan kawasan parlimen yang berani mengundi pembangkang secara rutin dipinggirkan.
Seseorang hanya perlu melihat kembali bagaimana kubu kuat pembangkang seperti Kepong—kubu kuat DAP—secara sengaja dinafikan peruntukan pembangunan Persekutuan, tumpuan infrastruktur, dan pembiayaan yang adil sebagai hukuman atas pilihan politik mereka. Membesar di kawasan ini, saya memahami kesusahan para pengundi yang kekal menyokong DAP.
Walau bagaimanapun, di bawah Kerajaan Perpaduan yang dipimpin oleh Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia sedang menyaksikan peranjakan landskap pentadbiran yang berakar pertiwi pada prinsip-prinsip Malaysia Madani.
Keadilan Melebihi Politik
Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim telah membuktikan bahawa beliau berkemungkinan merupakan pemimpin paling adil yang pernah disaksikan negara dalam hubungan antara Persekutuan dan Negeri.
Daripada bertindak balas terhadap negeri-negeri yang dipimpin oleh pembangkang seperti Kedah, Kelantan, dan Terengganu, kerajaan Persekutuan di bawah Anwar secara aktif tampil untuk menyelesaikan isu-isu struktur yang telah lama berlarutan serta memacu pertumbuhan ekonomi tempatan.
Daripada menyegerakan campur tangan Persekutuan bagi krisis pengurusan air warisan di Kelantan, Terengganu, dan Sabah sehinggalah meluluskan penambahbaikan infrastruktur kritikal, kerajaan Persekutuan mengutamakan hak asas rakyat melebihi persaingan politik.
Selain itu, pembangunan ekonomi di negeri-negeri ini terus berkembang pesat dengan sokongan langsung Persekutuan dan kemudahan bagi pelabur antarabangsa.
Ambil Kedah sebagai contoh, yang telah menyaksikan ekspansi industri secara besar-besaran dan pelaburan langsung asing bernilai tinggi. Syarikat-syarikat gergasi global dan perusahaan pembuatan utama—seperti Infineon Technologies, AT&S, EVE Energy, dan Ferrotec—telah memilih untuk menubuhkan dan membesarkan operasi mereka di lokasi seperti Taman Hi-Tech Kulim (KHTP), sekali gus mencipta ribuan peluang pekerjaan berkemahiran tinggi untuk penduduk tempatan.
Sekiranya kerajaan tidak menyediakan peluang pekerjaan kepada golongan ini, masalah pengangguran akhirnya akan mendorong mereka menjadi penyokong Pas yang lebih tegar.
Tiada satu pun daripada momentum ekonomi ini berlaku secara bersendirian; ia memerlukan dasar nasional yang stabil, diplomasi perdagangan yang aktif, dan sokongan agensi Persekutuan untuk merealisasikan komitmen bernilai bilion ringgit tanpa mengira parti mana yang menguasai pentadbiran negeri.
Rakyat Diutamakan, Pemimpin di- pertanggungjawabkan
Falsafah teras yang memandu pendekatan Perdana Menteri Anwar adalah mudah namun mendalam: kesalahan bukan terletak pada rakyat, tetapi pada kepimpinan yang mereka pilih.
Rakyat di Kedah, Kelantan, dan Terengganu berhak mendapat air bersih, infrastruktur moden, pekerjaan yang stabil, dan kemajuan ekonomi sama seperti rakyat di mana-mana negeri lain.
Tiada justifikasi moral untuk kerajaan Persekutuan menghukum rakyat biasa kerana menggunakan hak demokratik mereka untuk memilih wakil rakyat mereka.
Namun begitu, sementara kerajaan Persekutuan akan berusaha sedaya upaya untuk membantu rakyat, para pemimpin negeri itu sendiri mesti tampil ke hadapan. Pentadbiran negeri-negeri ini mesti dipertanggungjawabkan atas tata kelola, kecekapan, dan pelaksanaan mereka.
Kerajaan Persekutuan akan menyediakan tangga bantuan, tetapi kepimpinan negeri tempatan mesti bertanggungjawab menguruskan sumber mereka dan berkhidmat kepada awam secara telus.
Melangkah Ke Hadapan Bersama Madani
Era menggunakan dana pembangunan Persekutuan sebagai senjata politik kini berakhir. Dengan mengatasi kemelut politik kepartian dan menyampaikan kemajuan secara langsung kepada rakyat Kedah, Kelantan, dan Terengganu, Anwar Ibrahim sedang membina demokrasi yang lebih sihat dan matang—di mana setiap rakyat Malaysia, tanpa mengira kawasan parlimen atau pegangan politik, dapat menikmati hasil pertumbuhan negara.
Comments
Post a Comment