1. Malaysia decided that Governments should be elected by the people.

2. It was believed that the people would elect candidates who will work in the interest of the nation and people.

3. But Governments are endowed with power, the authority to manage the country. It is well known that power corrupts. And absolute power of Government must corrupt it absolutely.

4. And so the people presenting themselves for election to Government cannot but attract candidates who see the opportunity to use the power of Government for their own interest.

5. When power is abused to serve self interest, the Government will suffer. And when the power of Government is misused, the people will bear the cost.

6. And the cost will be all that the people have.