It is not easy for any competitor to accept defeat, what more for a politician. But for Dr Koh Tsu Koon it seemed like it came out naturally for him. Nobody expected his party, Gerakan, to lose so badly in the last election. As such, there is no way for him to have prepared for it. But he came out refreshingly magnanimous in defeat. Very early on, he congratulated the DAP for their win and informed the Governor about it. He then showed Lim Guan Eng the Chief Minister’s office and wished the incoming government their best. He even offered his time if the new CM wanted any advice during the transition period.
Compare that to some of his “friends” in his coalition who won their seats but refused to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new CM. After all, this guy is the new CM of Penang not just DAP. Also, compare that to the ex-MBs of other states who even tried to destroy state documents after they lost their right to govern.
Dr. Koh Tsu Koon, I take my hats off to you. You are a true gentleman. I wish you and your family well.
1 comment:
Hussin,
All Malaysians salute Dr. Koh Tsu Koon for the gentleman he is. He is the one deserving to be appointed a senator and given a minister's post. But the PM doesn't want good men in his cabinet so he was not considered.
He lost not because he is not good but becuase of the general hatred towards BN.
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