There are not many actions in the country nowadays that get my praise. However, yesterday’s historical appointment of Prof Datuk Dr Ismail Md Salleh as the first disabled senator certainly made my day.
Blind since he was 13, this academician cum economist’ story of ascension from deep ashes straight to the top will inspire many others, and certainly there is no better reward for him than to be conferred as a senator. Of course, this will also further garner more respect to the disabled in the country, which will eventually translate to greater attention and care given to this unfortunate bunch of people.
Hats off to you Dr Ismail, you have certainly proven that there is no barrier in life and what are needed most are sheer determination as well as the willingness to work hard. The country needs more people like you especially in the people’s representative posts, there is no doubt about that.
1 comment:
Tahukah anda bahawa sewaktu zaman sekolah dahulu saya bercita-cita untuk menjadi seorang senator, kerana senator bukan dipilih melalui pilihanraya.Dan pilihanraya=politik, dan saya tidak minat politik.
Tapi saya sedar bahawa senator sekalipun tidak dapat lari daripada mainan politik, justeru saya (hampir) kuburkan impian itu.
Sekarang, setelah tinggalkan alam persekolahan, saya terbayang mengapakah dahulu saya mahu menjadi senator.
Saya tidak tahu mengapa.
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