Is Selangor Losing Its Way?
MB Amirudin Shari says Selangor needs a landslide victory to protect PM Anwar Ibrahim’s second term. But here is the reality: voters won't reward a government that ignores them. If "Little Napoleons" continue to frustrate the public, PH risks losing its base to apathy or the Opposition. Despite three decades under PH, Selangor’s hygiene is an embarrassment. It even raised an irk with the Sultan of Selangor recently, but despite His Royal Highness' rebuke, illegal dumping continues despite calls for the council staff to stake out at nights to nab the illegal dumpsters. While the state chases expensive incinerator projects, developed nations are moving back to basics—recycling and waste separation. The Penang Parallel Selangor could have been another Penang. I remember when Komtar’s stench was enough to ruin a family stroll; today, Penang is a model of cleanliness. The difference? A commitment to reform and a willingness to tackle the "typical" failures...