Election Special: Will SPEAK cheat?

It's been a few weeks. And we've seen different reactions to the emergence of this blog. Some were constructive. Some were shocked. While some just loved to resort to cursing and swearing to express how they feel.

Nevertheless, here comes the most important week: the voting period! How will each party fare?

To be honest, SPEAK being the governing party, there may be a high chance they will win. We won't be surprised if they do and we acknowledge that, why? Have you heard all about phantom voters and vote rigging in elections? (Read wiki here) In short, there's a high potential SPEAK will cheat.

There's even a high chance their leaders have cheated their way to win ever since last year's elections, so why not this year, when the council is dominated by them?

So what can we do about it?

One thing anyone can learn from national level politics is this: People have the power to change! As a result, a 'political tsunami' set a new entry in Malaysia's history.

Students of Monash, are you ready to cause a 'political tsunami' here, so strong that can overthrow SPEAK even if they have cheated? Would OUR voice be stronger than theirs?

Only YOU can change this. It's time to practice our rights and show them some people power!

Here we have a list of SPEAK electoral promises. Have they fulfilled all? We highly doubt it.

1. Activities that you want and are important
Did they really open up surveys and asking for students' suggestions to what they would like? What we know is that they went with the usual activities same as previous years and there was little new additions. And performances for these events are mostly dominated by their friends (eg: Icky, Freeloaders Inc., etc), limiting performing slots for other talented students?

2. Welcome back party
Fulfilled

3. Flea market + carnival
Where's the Flea Market? Plus, we remember very clearly that during Presidential Debate, Shazeea (SPEAK VP) argued that Street Carnival should NOT be opened to public because they would not allow outsiders to enjoy OUR money. Sensible, yet we can guess what happens next, Street Carnival was opened to public. Outsiders enjoying our event funded by OUR money!

4. Cheaper and better Monash Ball
Is this year's Ball really better than last year's? We leave it to you. And we don't see how much cheaper is this year's Ball, considering the fact that there are grey areas about VIP Rooms and complimentary liquor from MOS being misused.

5. Clubs and Societies easier to operate
Clubs and societies aren't exactly getting it easier.

6. Revamped Silver Wings Project
Fulfilled.

7. Gym equipment
Punching bag purchased. Fulfilled.

8. Student friendly spaces for relaxing and chilling out
Any new additions besides the existing MUSA Lounge and cafeteria? Nope!

9. Wom*n's room fully functional and operational
Is it fully functional and operational? Yes we see funds splurged on its opening and launching ceremonies.

10. International Women's Day, V-day, Eating Disorder Week
Okay, a fair was held but not all was covered!

11. Scrutinize MUSA
As said in earlier posts, the most basic way to do this would be to release their meeting minutes for public scrutiny. They did not, and ironically minutes are only posted up when we noted that it's been absent ever since beginning of the year.

12. The Monash Experience, tell us what makes you unhappy and we'll make the change!
We don't see survey sheets or questionaires of this sort. Even the previous 'Monash Voice Out' project was not continued and carried out. Did they really provide an established channel for students to voice out their concerns?

As you can see, how many electoral promises did SPEAK fulfill? Not many, actually. Therefore, we do question their credibility in carrying out their duties.

Do you want student representatives who will keep breaking their electoral promises?

YOU decide!