UMNO or the United Malays National Organization, Malaysia's leading Malay political party has set up new rules. All candidates vying for the party's youth wing top post are required to set up their own blog.The reason - to introduce themselves and their plans before the party election coming December.
Blog has become popular especially in the local political scene because its impact was great especially during the March 2008 election in which the ruling party lost many of its seats.This was totally contrary where in the past, party politicians have accused bloggers of spreading lies and rumors. Many of Malaysia's blogs contain critical commentary on the government.
Looking on a different perspective, the ruling can give many opportunities. Firstly,Amazon.com or maybe bookstores like Borders,MPH,Popular or even Hussein Book Stores sales will go up especially books on blogging.By setting up blogs hopefully will create jobs to school leavers,unemployed graduates or even homemakers - if the politicians too lazy or don't have much time to blog,engage their service.It is also hope that by following this rule,the IT literacy especially among politicians will increase.
The problem is we hope that while the ruling gives many benefits,it is not miss used.Let's hope that politicians not using their blogs to lash other politicians.Let's also hope that the money allocate to them for buying computers - being use the right way!
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