A hero turned dictator

He was a hero when he started as President of Zimbabwe more than 20 years ago. Being in power that long has turned him into a leader who has everything and the people nothing. Refusing to step down, even at age 84, he has brought much hardship to his people. With an inflation rate of 9 million %, going to 10 million by end of this month, his people are only thinking whether they will have anything to eat for their next meal.

This is a lesson for everyone in this world, Malaysia included. Our oil will run dry very, very soon (20 years is not that long). How this country is managed starting from now is crucial. Malaysians WILL see this type of sufferings if corruption and mismanagement continues. A change is necessary. NOW is the time. If this change doesn't happen, in 30 years time it is not just 5% who are poor, it will be 90% of Malaysians who will be wondering whether they will have food on their tables.

The recent events that unfold in our political scenario is very unhealthy and dirty. If this strategic mindset continues, we will only get unscrupulous, selfish, corrupt people as our leaders. Malaysians are now caught into this political game of blame and fame. We should step aside and start looking for a good clean leader to lead Malaysia. At this stage it seems difficult.

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Zimbabwe's Mugabe sworn in after discredited vote

By ANGUS SHAW, Associated Press Writer

HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe's longtime ruler Robert Mugabe was sworn in as president for a sixth term Sunday after a widely discredited runoff in which he was the only candidate. His main rival dismissed the inauguration as "an exercise in self-delusion."