Elizabeth Wong

I salute Elizabeth Wong. In all that I have read about her, this spunky woman (is it any surprise that I admire spunky woman? I married one!) has intergrity and places principle above self. She chose to resign though she has done nothing wrong in her own lifestyle preference. She seems to be a victim.

Her resignation is right. It will put a stop to aspersions into her private dignity. Those who desire higher office ought to live with higher morality. Those in public office can no longer claim to have a private life, those who desire privacy ought not be in public leadership.

Tragic though it may be that a capable and hardworking leader has been brought down, it is good for government on the long run. Thank God for people like Elizabeth, Malaysia may just turn out better for such examples. Those political opponents who have cast stones better watch out. She has set the right example. May another good leader be chosen take up the baton.