Lim Guan Eng has been Penang's Chief minister since the political tsunami of 2008. Here the author hopes to write on how he views Lim Guan Eng.
Lim Guan Eng- Penang's CM
Finally after 18 years since 1991, Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon and his party has lost the mandate to administer Penang on March 8, 2008.
Perhaps the front page photo of The Star on March 8,2008 of Koh standing in his office in Komtar best describes how he felt. Even during the election campaigns, many Penangites would rather attend DAP ceramahs rather than BN's dinners. (And note that many are more than willing to donate money to DAP during their ceramahs)
And since that day of March 8, Lim Guan Eng has been a name that is so popular. He is described as the most successful Pakatan Rakyat Chief Minister compared to the other four(or now three) PR-ruled states.
How do I view LGE?
I myself have many personal experiences with LGE. He have been to my neighbour's house twice for Deepavali celebration. (Some of you may would think that I live in a bungalow now, but no! I live in a semi-detached double storey house only)
Next are some interesting facts when he attended the celebration:
How long did he spent? 10 minutes...No. Almost 2 hours
How many cars escorted him? He came in one car wtih a driver only
What did he eat? Normal Indian delicacies like rice and curry chicken, mutton....some of you may know better than me.....and the food was served on banana leaf...no gold plates
What was his response? He personally thanked each and everyone who served him. Every time someone serves him, he says thank you.(My family helped my neighbour in that event, so we know)
I must say that this is only one of the several occasions that I could relate about Lim Guan Eng. He has been a leader that is so easy to approach yet serious in work. In just three years after taking over Penang, his achievements speaks for themselves.
The senior citizens may even felt that they have an extra son. Few days after winning the elections, he went for a walkabout in Air Itam market where he told the aunties and uncles there: "Ah ee/Uncle, wah sih Guan Eng. Kam sia chi chi" (Uncle/Auntie, I am Guan Eng. Thank you for supporting me)
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