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By: A Kelantanese Chinese view of PAS rule « Jed Yoong

A Kelantanese Chinese view of PAS rule « Jed Yoong — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:06:25 +0000

[...] A Kelantanese Chinese view of PAS rule Posted in democracy, elections, malaysian, pas, politics by jedyoong on February 28th, 2008 From Lim Kit Siang’s blog: [...]

By: jelas.info » Opposition Unity?

jelas.info » Opposition Unity? — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:03:01 +0000

[...] Take for instance, how YB Lim Kit Siang published a letter describing the benefits of being a Chinese living in Kelantan. [...]

By: teluyalam

teluyalam — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:45:48 +0000

the many issues swept under the carpet not only by current BN leaders but also those in the past, should convince any thinking person that it is time to vote in the opposition. I m waiting for the opposition parties to show more substance. currently i feel that BN is just overwhelming them. issues are not being raised and when done volume is too soft.. no one can hear the issues.

ethnic cleansing is a reality under the BN. NEP is the weapon. it is time for all GOD’s children to make a stand and a commitment to be fair to all n for all to be equally Malaysian.

By: KS R

KS R — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:05:24 +0000

Hi Uncle

Malay, Chinese and Indian should know by now and to support DAP / PKR and PAS they should seriously think of changing the Goverment and bring all BN ruling corruption leaders to be charged and recover all the billions of dollars, if not BANKRUPT AND BANKRUPT and oneday the oil price per litre RM 10.00 dollars and so on Wake up all races

By: limkamput

limkamput — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:08:53 +0000

A well written piece, Richard. So if BN canâ€™t win, may be another alternative is not to hold election. They can do it, canâ€™t they? Have the opposition thought about it?

By: ktteokt

ktteokt — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:46:08 +0000

I thought I heard someone from BN say that they do not need Chinese votes in the coming elections! If that is so, then BN can definitely close shop.

With the Hindraf incident, BN has lost 10% in Indian votes and losing another 30% in Chinese votes would mean only 60% votes for BN to share with the bumiputras in Sabah and Sarawak, PKR, PAS and other opposition parties. How big a slice of cake can BN expect from this??

By: toyolbuster

toyolbuster — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:42:13 +0000

Not only BN will lose their pants in Kelantan in the next GE, Trenggannu, Kedah, Sabah and quite likely, Penang, may see a change in their government. I think the new government should reopen Pulau Jerejak in anticipation of the large number of new residents it may receive from among those BN crooks.

By: Anok Kelate

Anok Kelate — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:41:00 +0000

Gomo Kelate Gomo.
Being a proud non malay Kelantanese and one who ONLY speaks kelantanese wherever i am, i am often told by other non malays around the country that they would like to vote the opposition but in their constituency its always a fight between UMNO and PAS, so they vote those monkeys in umno out of fear that PAS wil turn them into muslims. Please dont do that mistake again. Go ahead and vote PAS. Our Sikh temples have their domes still on them and the most beautiful buddhist temples are right here in Kelantan.
In KL where i live now im never acknowledge by race but “oghe khito” meaning “our people” even though im non malay.
Learn from us. To me its the only state in Malaysia thats Truly Merdeka.”Klate medeko hok lain dijajoh UMNO”
What ever the opposition,give them the vote and kick those BN donkeys out.

By: disapointed86

disapointed86 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:55:16 +0000

Now i see what is happening in Kelantan..Kelantan was one of the PAS stronghold for ages..i hope it will goes on till all the Corrupted BN monkeys face exit from the government..TO ALL THE MUSLIM out there…learn from the mistake…Vote for a change..like what happen in KELANTAN…i hope Terrenganu will also follow the footsteps of the people in Kelantan..someday hopefully my hometown Sarawak will be the same..YB LKS..in Sarawak..almost all of the major city won by DAP(mostly is Chinese area)..is there any idea to improve and wake up the people in rural area? I dont blame them for voting for BN..they are too NAIVE to make such decision..when election is coming..the BN MP will come up with many projects to help them (only during election).. haiz…this is obvious as we can see the majority won by DAP in the last election is greater and some of the so called “BN STRONGMAN” also fail to retain the seat..i think you know what i’m saying..anyway i hope you guys can come up with ideas to wake up those sleeping rural folks..because i’ve been following ur blog for quite some time..and matter in Sarawak seldom been raised..thank you

By: xpainxgain

xpainxgain — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:19:53 +0000

Yes, i agree with you!! In Alor Setar(under BN), pork sellers were harrassed. Don’t believe ?? please go to Big Market in Jalan Lencong Barat, you can buy many thing except pork.

By: grace

grace — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:54:23 +0000

My Chinese friends living in Kelantan have no complains against PAS. PAS are more tolerant to their places of worship and more accomodating than UMNO. Maybe it is due to Nik Aziz who is an exemplary Muslim. I wonder the one who succeed him will be as good as he.
But those in Penang should not vote the way as described by lakshy: State for BN and Parliament for opposition DAP.
This is the very reson, I say that Chinese in Penang are balless! They still want to cling onto a Chinese CM who does not have much power

By: hiro

hiro — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:47:11 +0000

No doubt, there’s going to be a tough contest in Kelantan, but don’t let this force PAS to adopt a hollier-than-thou and exclusive Islamic approach to secure electoral wins.

The article points to some good things that PAS did, but certainly, PAS has to do more to convince non-Malay-Muslims that it is becoming a more open, progressive party and far-seeing party.

Malaysia should be a place for all to live in. It should be a land where every sort of character (bar the corrupt) happily lives in, be it someone who wants to stay living an idyllic lifestyle, or those who want to climb the global corporate ladder. A good political party must be one that is able to cater for all.

It would be interesting to see how PAS scores against DAP or Keadilan in terms of its economic, energy, human resource or democratisation agenda. Or if it thinks that the other opposition parties are having good ideas, please say so too so that the rakyat knows where you stand.

Given the political reality of this country and the good grass roots support that PAS enjoys in certain states, only PAS can lead the alternative government (even if Anwar makes PM, PAS will have a big say in the new coalition).

As such, all said and done, it all boils down to what PAS is willing to compromise in order to turn itself into an effective, widely acceptable national party.

By: sotong

sotong — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:45:11 +0000

Narrow and short sighted politics of religion is damaging enough.

Race is not an issue in Islam.

BN mix of politics race and religion is most divisive and damaging to a multi racial and religious country, let alone the rampant corruption, widening gap between rich and poor, gross excesses and abuses, GLCs losses and etc.

By: budak

budak — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:30:39 +0000

yes, PAS is much better than UMNO…
so far no PAS leader found long handed…
but UMNO + MCA + MIC + DLL, rob Malaysia under the sun…

By: cheng on soo

cheng on soo — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:10:58 +0000

fence sitter voters, be they chinese or indian or malay, can only say vote for PAS is definitely better than vote for BN,
Go to Kelantan n see for yrself, who is more tolerant, PAS or UMNO on other religion or culture or customs. PAS is surely the more tolerant one!

By: k1980

k1980 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:36:55 +0000

Keep this in mind when casting your precious vote:–
Those who cast the votes decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything.

By: lakshy

lakshy — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:12:27 +0000

Grace, well said. It should be noted that the Indian votes are a small factor in the overall picture. The chinese votes can and do play a major role in many areas. So if the chinese do decide to give bn the boot, there are many areas which could fall.

Another thing that is always done is to vote bn for state while voting for opposition for parliamentary seats. This has to change too! It’s only by giving the opposition states like Perak , Melaka and Penang to run, that the opposition can be given a chance to prove their administration/leadership capabilities. Ok, yes, its also the to give them the necessary experience so that we can in future vote for them to run the nation too! If not now, when will they ever be given a chance? It’s for the rakyat’s good to have a credible alternative government that can be voted into power. That will be the needed check and balance that we all crave for. Thats when the rakyat become powerful again. If not now, then when?

Sure, there will be shortfalls and shortcomings, but nothing can be worse than the way bn is mis-managing this nation now.

By: grace

grace — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:55:37 +0000

Let us hope that Chinese in Penang can be as clever as Malays in Kelantan. The Malys in Kelantan are not easily fooled by BN promises which are empty.
But on the other hand the chinese in Penang are easily hoodwinked by promises of a new market or roads. Yes, the Chinese votes in Penang are dirt cheap. Well done, Keantanese Chinese and Malays!

By: k1980

k1980 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:50:37 +0000

Scomi has repeatedly denied allegations of nepotism and insists that the contracts were awarded in open tender. Mahathir Mohamad, the former prime minister, has charged publicly that Scomi has received RM1 billion worth of government contracts since Abdullah Badawi became prime minister.
http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=971&Itemid=32

By: pulau_sibu

pulau_sibu — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:34:51 +0000

Can Kelantan promise us a piece of land so that all the marginalised Chinese and Indians shall migrate to Kelantan for a better life?