A daughter's love - anak Malaysia

in #teammalaysia6 years ago (edited)

marina-mahatihir-ijn-1.jpg
image

Having grown up under a father whom you love yet disagree with is something we are all used to. But when your father is the longest standing Prime Minister, and then comes back after retirement, especially with the health condition of any 93 year old, can be something of an emotional roller coaster. Add to the mix, some serious political disagreements, and maybe a few agreements, it takes a typical dinner table/holiday squabble, to a whole different level. Although, she has always kept her disagreements tucked away at family gatherings, and even from the public eye (for the most part), Marina found a way to be her own leader making the kind of change she wishes for the community through her social involvement.

Through it all, Marina has always loved her father, and to him I suspect, she will be his blue eyed girl.

What really warms my heart to her is how humble she is despite being the daughter of a political juggernaut.

Today, she stood as a regular citizen waiting outside the palace gates for Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad to be sworn in as the 7th Prime Minister, taking his position back from when he was the 4th for 22 years.

We have amazing write ups on the epic general election of Tun, Anwar, Siti Hasmah, Wan Azizah....etc.

But when the dust settled from this historic day (which carried on from yesterday), my heart went back to Marina. How humbly she stood, not having had any sleep the night before waiting for the results to come in, standing yet again for hours for the whole ceremony to begin and wait to watch her father the future prime minister arrive.

You would think she would have a special pass. You would think she might even have an assistant by her side. But no, there she stood, a simple citizen together with the rest of the children of Malaysia, eagerly waiting.

A very prominent social activist, she is used to working at the ground level. And today, she was there to stand for a new government of hope. Supporting Tun not as a father, but a leader.

I just can't find words to appreciate this solidarity, integrity and humility she has shown as a Malaysian first, a daughter second. Yet I can't imagine that deep well of love for her father she kept all to herself, in her heart.

Marina Mahathir, you personify anak Malaysia through and through.

There is another who stands with you on this special stage, and that is Nurul Izzah Anwar a truly worthy mention for taking the helm while her father supports her from a prison cell.

Yet, you stole my heart tonight Marina, because like you, a blue eyed daughter, I know the undying love a daughter endures, despite her conflicts with a very hardheaded parent. It just runs in the blood.

Thank you for sharing your father with us, once again. We shall not take him for granted this time around.

Sort:  

You've been upvoted by TeamMalaysia community. Do checkout other posts made by other TeamMalaysia authors at http://steemit.com/created/teammalaysia

To support the growth of TeamMalaysia Follow our upvotes by using steemauto.com and follow trail of @myach

Vote TeamMalaysia witness bitrocker2020 using this link vote for witness

I have read numerous letters written by Marina in the past, objecting her father's policies.

A turning point, I remember, was when Mahathir made a surprise appearance at BERSIH 4 rally in 2015.

Who could have predicted this was a start to this historic day?

You should write a series covering each of these exemplary role models of women @kchitrah.

Yes, who could have predicted. It would take a little research on my part as I haven't been following the rest as much, but it would be nice to cover these amazing women.

Thank you for that suggestion.

Thank you for this awesome picture and her tweet.

You're right. Through this whole ongoing GE14 saga, Marina Mahatir is someone who has somehow managed to relatively fly under the radar of the press despite her accomplishments and her obvious ties to the current PM. To the unsung(lesser sung?) heroes and heroines!

Coin Marketplace

STEEM 0.36
TRX 0.12
JST 0.040
BTC 70846.59
ETH 3567.69
USDT 1.00
SBD 4.79