A New Hope for Malaysians ?

Hot on the heels of the former Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, comes the latest DVD blockbuster for Uncle Ho and his minions to distribute. Yes folks, it's now the turn of former Minister of Health, Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek to have a starring role of his own. And what a role it was.

A personal friend, he says she was. And it does seem like all's well in Casa Chua, as his wife and family will stand by him. But all's not well in the MCA.

No, not well at all. A quick presidential council meeting, and before you can say "Correct, correct, correct", the man has resigned from all government, party and Parliamentary positions, including as the MP for Labis. A by-election perhaps, or will this force Pak Lah's hand in calling for that January elections everyone thinks he'll be doing ?

But hey, the election rhumba has already started. Over at MIC HQ, the man himself has promised a revamp of the MIC. Of course, with the brickbats he's been getting at his public appearances, Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu must be courageous to face the global conference for People of Indian Origin while the 5 chaps who started Hindraf are still under ISA detention. Definitely no beer drafts for them over at Kamunting.

But what's happenning at UMNO, the largest of the BN component parties ? Pak Lah's elegant silence has worn off its elegance, and the infighting for positions has already begun for the next elections. One wonders, if the chaps over at the fourth floor are planning something. Or not.

All in all, it will turn out to be an interesting year ahead indeed. As Malaysians wonder if we will get a New Hope for the coming year, or if the Jedi will finally triumph over the Sith and their minions, let's throw on some oversized pants, lots of bling and party like there's no tomorrow.