'House is falling apart' – Rafidah tells landlord to hire new contractor

GE14 | Former minister Rafidah Aziz has likened Malaysia to a large house, which provides shelter to its landlord - citizens- of all races and creed.

However, she warned that the house is falling apart and infested with pests.

And she blamed the current contractor, caretaker prime minister Najib Abdul Razak and his workers, for its deplorable state.

Therefore, Rafidah said it is imperative that BN's five-year contract is terminated and the task is passed to someone with a proven track record like Pakatan Harapan chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Calling on the people not to be sentimental about ending the old contract, she cautioned that the house could collapse.

“We need the new contractor to fix it now... don't wait until the house which has stood strong all this while collapses,” she added in a Facebook posting.

Rafidah said voters must evaluate BN's performance over the last decade before deciding on whether its contract should be renewed.

The former international trade and industry minister cited several reasons to hire a new contractor on May 9.

1. Economic development is not as expected. There are only statistics to give the impression of growth. The fact is, people are facing cost of living issues and increasing prices of goods.
    
2. The burden of managing the country is placed on the shoulders of the people, for example, GST.
    
3. The nation's debt is worsening. This burden will be borne by the younger generation and coming generation.
    
4. The erosion of foreign investor confidence, except China firms which have a plethora of agendas, which are related to the sale and purchase of land and 1MDB.
    
5. The erosion of integrity among important institutions such as the police, attorney-general's chambers, MACC, judiciary and so forth.
   
   These institutions are entrusted to act in a fair, transparent and just manner in their efforts to uphold the law. These institutions are the backbone of a nation and serve as an avenue for the people to seek justice. However, we now see decisions which are irrational, not objective and unprofessional. The decisions arouse suspicion.
    
6. But what is most glaring are the actions related to the 1MDB scandal. 

“The management of our house – Malaysia – by Najib & Co has become the laughing stock of the world and the subject of ridicule. Malaysians continue to bear the shame,” said Rafidah. - Mkini