Khairy And The Emperor's New Clothes: What In A Name!

There was something that shocked many people including political leaders. I think On Jan. 31st, 2008, PM Abdullah opened a boutique named The New Emperor's Clothes at the Pavilion-Kl. The boutique is co-owned by his daughter and Son-In-Law (SIL). A number of people were aghast at the choice of the name and also the insensitive picture (below) that showed Abdullah being given a T-shirt by the SIL.

Others were disturbed by the fact the PM could take time to open a shop for his daughter and SIL, unheard of in the annals of leaders. Even Abdullah's political nemesis, Lim Kit Siang called the picture an "arrogant" one and lambasted Abdullah for being "dumb."

Abdullah with the SIL: dumb leader

Many people saw the incident as the height of insensitivity and also laughed at the irony. People argued that Abdullah should not have officiated his daughter and SIL's boutique with such a telling name. But you don't expect Dollah to read much into the world. Others argued that the duo should have chosen a different name for the boutique knowing the fairy tale of Danish author, poet and legend: Hans Christian Andersen and his famous works: The Emperor's New Clothes.

However, there is another side to the story and why KJ chose the name. I don't think he wanted to humiliate his Father-In-Law (FIL) by choosing the name though apt to the tale of Anderson; after all, we know who Abdullah is. What strengthens my argument is also the fact that the name of the boutique and its fairy tale is something of the past that one can argue has nothing to do with today's reality even if we are prejudiced.

The spoilt brat: Adopting Jewish names
But is there another side to The Emperor's New Clothes? Yes! This is the title of a Jewish organisation that works in Europe (ostensibly about Yugoslavia and the Balkans) and it is led by venomous Jewish prolific writer: Jared Israel. It is supposed to convince many Westerners about the need for supporting Israel and Jewish Diaspora. It is one of the biggest listed Jewish Cultural and Ethnic Associations. However, it works in a smart, camouflaged way (just like Khairy) and has a bone to pick with Christians and in particular the Vatican and Catholicism, in order to hide its bigotry and win over Europe's atheists.


You can get their address (web) HERE. So, is he part of New Emperors? Well, no second guessing!