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I really don’t feel like writing much about the latest conspiracy. I must admit it is indeed a distraction from our struggle.

However, I am an optimist who have deep faith on the Rakyat (people). People can see through a lousy plot easily. Our struggle for change must go on. The battle now is not about defending the good character of an individual, we have to defend the dignity of the whole movement.

Since the outburst of the latest conspiracy against Anwar, I have received many messages and emails expressing support and concern. I am quoting the following letter posted on my Facebook, which I think it reflects the feeling of ordinary Malaysians.

Dear YB,
I had a good hearty laugh upon chancing the first paragraph of your post, ‘Fitnah: take two’; absolutely hilarious! And as I finished reading your entire column, I seriously think you should consider becoming a film critic (well, at least on a freelance basis).
On a serious note, I really don’t know what else to think about the latest turn of events in our beloved nation. Indeed, never have I come across any conspiracy with such unimaginative plot. To think of our country been under the same prevailing regime over the past 50.5 years is simply baffling. Honestly, I sometimes do have my reservations too following the 8/3/2008 Election (although I voted for change!), but I would like to think that Malaysia is slowly but surely going through a positive transformation, be it politically or economically. I know I am in no position to comment much on the present political situation(I’m not political savvy), again let’s look at it positively as one of those ‘interruptions’ or ’stops’ encountered by a team of amazingly talented, hard-working leaders with a rakyat-driven contributor attitude (I hope I’m making sense here!?). I believe breakthroughs shall follow suit :- ) What is so refreshing about you guys is that you all came on board so readily to serve the people rather than to be served. I’m confident that this so-called ‘period of interruptions’ will not deter you all from continuing with your calling & being available to us.
As for the conspirators, perhaps they should take a clue or two from Jeffrey Archers’ books and start thinking outside of the box.

With best regards & thanks,
Guat Seng

July 1 at 11:01pm