SHAH ALAM – Fighting corruption is not about pointing fingers at individuals, but rather confronting the wrongdoing itself.
Political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard, has emphasised the need for Malaysians to prioritise the nation over partisan politics.
Chegubard stressed that the focus must remain firmly on actions, not the actors involved.
“For me, it is not about who commits the corruption; the actor is secondary. What matters is what they did.
“Corruption must be fought seriously because this is our one and only motherland. We must stand together, bravely and boldly, to combat it,” he told Sinar Daily during a recent segment of Politically Frank.
He acknowledged that speaking out against wrongdoing often brings significant challenges.
“Sometimes I felt people did not understand what I was doing. Many times, I did not fully understand it myself. But the core principle is this: when we encounter something wrong, we must stand up bravely. We must speak out and fight it,” he said.
Reflecting on his past experiences, Chegubard expressed gratitude for the lessons learned along the way.
“I am thankful for that episode. What happened at that particular moment taught me a great deal, and I have no regrets. I am truly grateful for those events,” he added.
Addressing how the public perceives his methods, he clarified his stance.
“Perhaps everyone sees me as a radical, but for me, ‘straightforward’ is the more accurate description,” he stated.
In a related matter, Chegubard urged Malaysians to maintain their faith in democracy and focus on people-centric politics.
“Firstly, we must not lose hope in democracy and the party system. Secondly, politics is not about where you stand; it is about the people and what you are fighting for. If that becomes your purpose, I believe we can improve this country,” he added.
Emphasising the need to rise above party politics, he said Malaysia must be a people-centric nation.
“We can be better if we put the people first...not organisations, political parties or just one or two individuals,” he said.