While March 8 has given Malaysians a taste of people’s power, it has also brought along another problem. Some people now feel they can say just about anything without taking responsibility for their statements and we see people giving a “piece of their mind” whenever the opportunity arises.
Lately I have been receiving sms from unknown numbers relating to some issues in Subang Jaya. May I just remind residents to be cautious of the things you read and the things you forward to others? March 8 has given Malaysians a lot of courage to speak up but this must be accompanied by wisdom, truth, accuracy, courtesy and graciousness. We sometimes blame the media for spreading half truth, lies or inaccurate news but what about ourselves?
Always make efforts to verify the accuracy of your materials before forwarding them to others. With great power comes great responsibility. Malaysians must learn to handle their new found “freedom” with care. Test everything. Filter your own thoughts and ask yourselves questions. I do that and if I don’t have the answer, I would not unreasonably expect others to have it. It takes the entire team of Malaysians to change Malaysia for good. Let’s work on this together…