"Dark" times ahead : Electricity also hiked?

In terms of the supply of electricity, I don’t know about the supply lines in Peninsular Malaysia, but here in Sabah, some places still experience power cuts and black-outs on a regular basis. So by the looks of it, not only the conditions now will promote people here in the state to walk on foot but also pay more for being in the dark all the time? And so economically, i'm advising friends to invest heavily on shoes and candles. It will be the next BIG thing after oil and electricity.

To make things more fun, next why not thirst the people to death by raising the water bills by 60%, then slowly proceed to starvation by taxing someone each time food is swallowed. It would greatly reduce the amount of population and it’s cheap as no expenses will be inccured. No one will be trialed for genocide because it's being done for the sake of economy, thus more “economic growth” can be seen at the expense of the population of Malaysia.

The scenario is, i know, very unlikely but that is my personal feeling. It’s not accompanied by hard facts but that is what the all mighty government making me feel. I am sure some might feel the same way, give and take more hardship. Some could say i’m over-reacting or being too emo, but earning little can make you feel that way and i cannot imagine about those who earn much more lesser than me. I grieve for Sabahans, rural folks especially.

Those who gives advice that one should remember there was a time when there were hardship, eating “ubi kayu” and such. Why do we always bring out the days of our fore fathers? Why are they included in arguments which does not concern them? I know those days were hard times but all have worked they butts off so hard to be in the position and livelihood we are in. Why do we, as citizens of a rich country of our beloved Malaysia, be thinking of reverting to the old ways? There's a quote from an English friend said to me that "New books are written not to replace the old ones but to make the old ones more referable and remembered". The hard times of the past have passed. It's good for us to acknowledge those times but what is current and future are the ones which impacts us most. A 2 cents candy 50 years ago is worth 20 to 30 cents now. All must remember that.

So we, as citizens who pay taxes, with rights, should be heard. Think for yourselves and your family and others will think of you. Malaysians have always shown that they have a tendency to be one in times of crisis and yes, we are in one big one. Sabahans, be more vocal. Don't be too accepting. I know you voted the current government to live better lives. But please looks at yourselves, your wife, parents, childen, siblings, relatives, friends and other and tell me, that you honestly feel everyone is living a good life? Your time of giving has ended, it's now the time to take and take what is rightfully yours. Don't just feel assured by statements, be assured. I'm the first to say "You deserve it", regardless of who you are.

Just my point of view