It is the same Karim Hamza who acknowledged and defended the great wealth of his boss Taib Mahmud on Radio Free Sarawak back in 2010.

His argument was that it would not be ‘fair’ for politicians not to be able to use their positions to ‘do some business’ given all their alleged self-sacrifices in taking on the burden of government.

Why should politicians have to watch businessmen flying around in their private jets, argued Hamza (then political secretary to Taib) and not be allowed to enjoy the same luxuries and perks?

Well, the answer is that the people have voted for a different way of doing things. They want honest politicians who are willing to serve their people in return for the legitimate salary they are being offered.

If the likes of Taib Mahmud and all the flunkeys in Sarawak don’t like the new rules brought in by the new democratically elected government, they are perfectly entitled to hand over their positions and not declare their assets.  People in Sarawak would be ecstatic to have the chance of a modest and honest employee in their place.

Of course, giving up the reins of power might expose these filthy rich politicians to the sort of scrutiny they have fought so hard and long to avoid. So, no one should expect them to do so willingly!