Dear all, There are lots of anger that PM Najib is seen playing golf with Obama in Hawaii on Christmas day and that he is not on the ground visiting the flooded east coast or in Malaysia directing flood relief efforts. However, we have to be realistic and understand that a PMs role is not to direct flood efforts nor to wade thru flood waters to carry victims to safety. He is better served monitoring the situation and approve allocations and allow the right emergency bodies and his ministers to do their work. A cursory glance at his twitter and FB page also shows that he has been making frequent updates on the flooding situation: https://facebook/najibrazak?fref=photo In fact, just 4 days ago, Najib did visit flood victims at the relief center in SMK) Gudang Rasau, Pahang that was holding residents around Sungai Belat. mstar.my/…/2014/12/20/pm-lawat-mangsa-banjir/ Its not like he doesnt care or is not updated with the latest. But even if he was on the ground in the flooded areas, there is little he can do and it is actually counter-productive. Being on the ground is really just a populist photo-opportunity and the publicity and hoo-hah around him could turn out to be a hindrance to relief efforts instead of a help. Not many people get to play a round of golf on Christmas Day (being the most important festival day for Obama) with the USA presidnet to build relationships - many many more famous world leaders would never have the chance. Remember that President Obama is the most powerful person on earth and has vast resources at his command. Who knows? Perhaps Najib could have asked Obama to look into assisting the flood victims in the east coast either via monetary donations or via technical, medical or logistic assistance?
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 09:23:10 +0000
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