13 July, 2011

“PR” LACK OF CREATIVE & SOCIALIZING POLITICS!

Bisi Gawai salah - Nadai Gawai salah?

Enti ka begawai ngintu ka diri empu..nadai nya bangat beleman deh....

Enti enggai begawai diau diri...nadai nya bangat tusah deh....

Aku ka nanya lapa sida NGO Dayak enda ngadu ka diri "Gawai” tuaka “Gawai Ngiling Bidai" deh?

Aku ka nanya lapa sida PKR/DAP/PAS ba menoa Sarawak enda sponsor (enda iboh mayoh mimit aja tauka mupu duit mimit) sereta baum ngatur "Gawai" begulai enggau rakyat deh?

I suggest if "PR" is serious about Dayak welfare/affairs, please be their "Vanguard Politics" instead of "Guerrilla Politics". Be in the forefront!
  • Show the Rakyat and workout your initiative(s) that you can do better than BN? Don’t take things for granted!
  • Show to the Rakyat that you can do much better "Gawai" than BN or whatever? Organize a creative politics!
  • Show the Rakyat that you have/are working on "solutions" not "complaints"? Feed them with "solutions"!
In overseas or even some places in Malaysia, I have seen NGOs and/or Corporate Organizations privately sponsor "creative celebration/festival" (Christmas, Hari Raya, Depavali, Chinese New Year, Festival Markets, Carnaval del Pueblo, Latino Dance Festival, Mexican Heritage Festival, UK Arts Festival, Great British Cheese Festival, Ethiopian Circus, Thai Cock Fighting Festival, Muay/Songkran Thai Festival, Sinulog Festival Philippines, etc, etc) via "CSR Initiative".
  • The question is can “PR” and/or “Pro-Opposition” build their creative celebration initiatives?
  • Why “BN” is more creative than “PR” in political maneuvering?
From my personal view;

“PR” lack of “Creative Politics” in promoting “goodwill rapport” and “politico socializing” via celebration or whatsoever.

Notes: “Creative Politics” is also part of “Political Social Responsibility (PSR)”.

The ultimate reason that “Creative Politics” work toward “BN” vision is, presumably, to bring about a way of life that is worth living, worth fighting for and worthiness.

The transformational change that many ‘creative politics’ dream of may not come within one lifetime. The principle of ‘celebration’ and/or promoting ‘fiesta’ or ‘festival’ serves to remind us what we are working toward, and of the progress we have made so far.

Example:

Our “Ari Gawai” or “Gawai Dayak” is the most amazing and unique festival celebrated in Sarawak on 1 June every year. It is both a religious and social occasion.

And the word “Gawai” means a ritual or festival to the Native Dayak of Borneo. “Gawai” comprise of “Multi-ethnics Native Festival”.

The “National Gawai” is a shining example of a politics who understands the role of celebration in creating transformational change. In stark contrast to our Native Adat and the environmental, political and business setting where they are located, the “Gawai” is a place of joy, ‘socializing’ and excitement.

Its cast is made up entirely of the Natives (of Native multi-ethnics, multi-adat, multi-cultures, multi-musical, multi-dress codes, multi-languages, multi-dances, multi-cuisines, multi-rituals, multi-religions, multi-ideologies), and the politics started out by teaching invited guests to “ngabang”, “ai tiki”, “ngirup ai pengayu”, “symbolic miring ritual” (offering ceremony), “gendang rayah”, “ngajat”, “betabuh”, “nyimbur temuai”, “nyabong manok”, “bepantun”, etc.

Others may include “Ngulu Ka Petara”, “Keling & Kumang Gawai”, “Muai Antu Rua” , “Muai Antu Kapapas” ceremonies and serving invited guests with our traditional drinks and delegacies.

“Ari Gawai” or “Gawai Day” or “Gawai Festival” or “National Gawai Celebration” or “Gawai Ngiling Tikai” or whatever we may call it; is a wonderful reminder that it is joy that gives meaning our lives and purpose to our work, love, peace and righteousness.

In turn, it is joy, ‘socializing’ and meaningful that is the staples sustaining our Adat heritage, our creative potential, our courage, and our commitment to transformational change for the long-haul.

While socializing with Rakyat is by no means necessary, it can be a good way to strengthen contacts made in the more formal atmosphere of the Ministers/YBs’ offices; “YB Bersama Rakyat” (Pro-Government/Pro-Opposition).

This is especially true in the run-up to any festival seasons (Ari Gawai, Hari Raya, Christmas, Depavali, Chinese New Year, etc), with festive parties and events providing a rare opportunity to get to know your “Rakyats” and/or “grassroots” or “supporters” in a more relaxed setting. Have DBs celebrated their “Gawai” together yet?

SO WHAT IS “POLITICAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY” (PSR)?

In my opinion;

Political Social Responsibility (PSR) is nothing more than enlightened “self-interest” and/or “political-interest” by meeting voters' new expectations (politics, economics, social, benefits and relevant initiatives) on how to run and/or win a campaign, YBs/candidates will maintain the permission to run....and eventually earn the permission to govern the State/Country.

One of the basic tenets of PSR is that how politicians conduct politics and/or political maneuvering is just as important as what they do. It underscores the belief that political organizations have a responsibility, and indeed should be held accountable for the impact they have on people, the country and the planet.

PSR goes beyond complying with the law; it's about responsibility, accountability and transparency in operations, practices and policies that influence their entire supply chain.

PSR is also about setting a higher standard for the campaigning party(s) and YBs/candidates “KPI” and/or “experiences/expertise/credentials” as key element to their success.

Candid questions:

1. Can “Dayak NGOs” be more creative in promoting “Corporate Social Responsibility” (CSR)?

2. Why “PR” lack of ‘Political Social Responsibility (PSR)’ in Sarawak?

Thank you.

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