Tuah Jebat idealism relived..

traditional loyalist 

I find it a bit disturbing when Pak Lah upon his arrival back from the USA , stressed on the point that party aspiration and dignity was more important than seeking the truth.In reference to Shahrir Samad's case , he mentioned in the press conference that no matter what , BN MPs by principle should never agree with the opposition. NO exceptions. Like what ???@!?

I can understand why the PM said that in terms of being the leader of the ruling party but.. i believe that in this issue , brains and logics should be the priority. Looks like our mentality will remain third class with this kind of attitude. We've never actually moved from the 15th Century - the same exact issue about loyalty and adherence without questioning then.

Hang Tuah was the most celebrated Malay hero in Melaka, leader of the "Five Musketeers of Malay history" - Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekiu, Hang Lekir and Hang Jebat . Jealousy on his fast rise in the Melaka court ( haks.. typical isn't it? ) ; Tuah was slandered by his enemies and the Sultan who was stupid enough ordered his death. Hang Jebat, in anguish at the injustice done to his friend, goes AMOK and the Sultan was forced to flee for his life from the palace .Jebat was declared as " penderhaka " .The Sultan lamented that Hang Tuah was the only warrior who could ever defeat this traitor, upon which the bendahara saves the day by producing Hang Tuah before him.( Tuah was hidden you see... in a way Bendahara was another "penderhaka" - but behind closed doors ; the typical politicians we have now amongst us )

Hang Tuah was pardoned by the Sultan and sent to finish off Jebat.I could not understand Tuah's feelings then because it was totally absurd !!! Hang Jebat's happiness at seeing his dearest brother in arms brought back to life turns to despair when his friend lunges at him , declaring his loyalty to the Sultan and hatred for traitors. In the ferocious clash, Hang Jebat was killed, still declaring his love for a dear friend, while Hang Tuah sadly stressed to his dying friend that loyalty to Sultan and duty comes before everything.

This romantic version from Hikayat Hang Tuah, has always begged the question among Malays: who was right? Hang Tuah, because he remained loyal to his Sultan and killed a traitor, even though he was his closes friend. Or Hang Jebat, who was willing to die fighting against injustice and in defence of his friend?

My hero was , is and will always be Jebat.

P/S Dil... bapak angkat marah ke tulis cam ni ? haks..

( Ms Leena.. ok tak tulis English ni? nak amik IELTS on the 20th ni... )