The time has come for us to walk the talk. The time is now because we are marching into battle with little resources. We need your financial assistance to help force changes to a system that continues to repulse and insult us after 50 years of independence.
I had intended to put up the appeal for support for DAP Election Fund together with support for a Fund for the Foundation for Justice, Freedom and Equality to promote the betterment of Malaysian society, including public litigation, publications, educational programmes as well as outreach to marginalised Malaysians, but the latter project will now have to wait until after the 12th general election.
Let us unite with single-minded objective – to turn the 12th general election into the electoral battle of the century to initiate meaningful change in Malaysia, first time in the nation’s 50-year history. For this we need your generous support for the DAP Election Fund.
* This post was originally blogged on 2008-02-13 5:02:47 pm
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* This is to explain the difference between the DAP Elections Fund and the candidates’ personal donation drive.
The Elections Fund is to finance the party’s HQ operations, prepare publicity materials, advertisement, logistic support, expenses for leaders to go round the country preparing the candidates and states to face the battle, etc.
After parliament is dissolved, the HQ’s main financial resources are also cut off as one of our main incomes is from our representatives’ monthly contribution.
The HQ’s expenses still have to be paid, staffs have to be paid, and we have to pay for extra manpower to meet the extra workload during the campaign period.
We can only afford to supply limited publicity materials to the candidates. Candidates will have to pay for their own posters, flags, personal publicity materials, that’s why they usually have a separate donation drive.
Please take note that the party will NOT be sending out anyone to solicit for cash donations apart from at our ceramahs and functions, where announcement will be made and the amount collected will be announced at the end of the function. If someone approaches you on the street of at your house for cash donation, please inform the nearest DAP office.
#1 by limkamput on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 1:13 am
Sdr Lim and his son no doubt command considerable admiration and following and many were attracted to the party’s struggle because of their effort. However, be that as it may, political struggle must be based on ideal and principle, because personality comes and goes, party ideal and principle remain. How can we say we believe in Sdr Lim and his son, but at the same time not believing in Malaysian Malaysia? Malaysian Malaysia is the raison d’ etre of DAP and of Malysians who genuinely believe in equality and mutual respect. The fact that many Malaysians, through years of nurturing by BN’s racist policy have become racists, is no excuse that we should also give up this ideal and join the bandwagon of racism. If Sdr Lim gave up Malaysian Malaysia, there is no business left for us to support him no matter how hard or how dedicated he continues to perform his duties in and out of Parliament.
#2 by pilihanrayaexpert on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 2:13 am
I DON’T believe in penipu Prime Minister !!!!!!!!!!
so I have to TRUST malaysian hero mr. lim kit siang =))
#3 by limkamput on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 2:17 am
I read with interest the discussion on how we should “report†a robbery. When we see two Indian robbers for example, must we say two dark skin robbers otherwise we may be accused for racial profiling and racism. I think we have to realise that it is precisely because of sensitivity like this that makes us a racist. Let me ask you a simple question: if you are not a racist, does it matter who were the robbers, be it Chinese, Malays or Indians? The reporting that includes the racial origin of robbers, either in the newspapers or to the police, is essentially to help potential victims to be aware that there are robbers of certain racial origin on the prowl. In the US, they routinely report white or black or Latino. I see no reason why such reporting is considered an issue unless one is ultra racist.
#4 by tourman53 on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 3:20 am
(He turned, faced his father angrily and shouted: “Shall I shout it out?â€
His father pointed his finger at him and indicated no.
Razak did not let up: “I’m innocent! I’m innocent,†he said loudly before going into the cell……….After lunch…
His father went up to him and again whispered something into his ears. Razak jumped up from his seat and in an animated way shouted: “Oh no, oh no.â€)
I guess some one must be washing hands.!!!?? More on monday .
#5 by kcb on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 8:18 am
“…(another ‘Connie Ong’ nearly happened in a shopping mall in Damansara area when two parang wielded Malay youths attacked a lady but she however managed to escape as reported in Sin Chew today). jus legitimum
Yes, a crime is a crime and similarly, facts are facts!!!
It is wrong to report facts?
I do not find anything wrong with the above reporting nor will I conclude that Malays are generally criminals.
However, what I do know is that “two parang wielded Malay youths” are on the prowl in a shopping mall in Damansara area and I would advise others to be careful.
#6 by mycroft on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 9:17 am
I would be careful too, but the problem is that the report is too general. Which shopping mall in Damansara? There are so many of them! And parang-wielding Malay youths. Can’t we be more specific here? What did they look like? How tall were they? Describing them as just Malay youths isn’t going to help anyone. There are millions of Malay youths in this country. Is the parang the descriptive mark then? Perhaps. But I highly doubt that these two jokers are carrying the parang openly, so by the time you see the parang, it is too late.
#7 by limkamput on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 9:27 am
Dawsheng says….. I am quite sure quality candidates who can articulate issues in parliament may not be a good car salesman, but definitely failed as a fishmonger. Can an Imam be a Prime Minister?
Now this is epitome of stereotyping!
#8 by wargamalaysia on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 10:17 am
VOTE BN OUT!!!
Dear mycroft… I agree on the ‘freedom of choice’ but it’s hard to draw a common line on this matter. Certain western ppl express their freedom of choice by rallying ‘naked’ on the street, acceptable by their country. Malaysia has yet to accept that kind of freedom of choice. I cannot imagine if that happens…. (grin)
Freedom of choices are basically practised by many, but drawing different lines. The difficult part is to find these common lines, be it economy, religion, cultures, etc.
Turkey is a secular muslim majority country. Previously all students in turkey are BANNED from wearing headscarf (tudung) in school. As a matter of fact, for muslims, to cover your hair is not a choice actually. The Koran specifically mentions that muslim females HAVE TO cover upon reaching their puberty. I’m not going to explain the reason behind this ruling and that’s not the rule by human. That has to be the understanding among muslims. Malaysia does not ban but does not impose the law as compulsary as well (for muslim students only).
This is an example of a difference in our definition of freedom of choice. Like me, I’ll be responsible and answerable in my afterlife if my wife do things against Islamic law. It’s not that easy to be a true muslim husband (smile)…
VOTE BN OUT….
#9 by wargamalaysia on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 10:40 am
VOTE BN OUT
I’m sad to see or hear if we malaysian still argues about racial sentiments but at the same I believe at this moment, to draw a clear line defining what is MALAYSIAN MALAYSIA is still in sketchy stage.
But we have to accept the reality. We are living with this racial sentiment for the pas how many years and we will be living the same to the next how many years I don’t really know.
Political parties are still based on racial sentiments. Government agencies, private companies, petty trader/bussiness associations, schools, etc are all mainly based on racial interests. Then we have the districts, states, regions, continents, etc.
To say that to truly achive Malaysian Malaysia is a fantasy, it depends. But for me, we are still far to establish a true Malaysian School. To be Malaysians to foreigners outside malaysia, YES. To be Malaysians to foreigners inside malaysia, MOST OF THE TIMES. To be Malaysians among ourselves…. all of us to decides.
How many thousands of Malay, Chinese, Indian business associations that we have? These associations are still fighting between races, districts, states and…….
The best we can do is Focus On the Most Common lines that can be drawn and avoid sensitivities of our differences (sounds just like BN, except that they don’t really practice that).
Other than that, we should fight against corupt capitalist. POOR against the RICH.
VOTE BN OUT…
#10 by sotong on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 10:58 am
Due to decades of bad leadership and discriminative policies and narrow and damaging politics of race and religion, it is understandable ordinary people talk along racial and religious lines.
There is no quick fix…..its consequences are permanent, long term and far reaching.
#11 by DarkHorse on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 12:06 pm
“In the US, they routinely report white or black or Latino. I see no reason why such reporting is considered an issue unless one is ultra racist.” limkamput
No, it is not reported that way. The question of race only comes up when identification is an issue. You won’t find headlines screaming “Two blacks raped a white woman”. Who are you trying to mislead??
“…unless one is ultra racist.” limkamput
So if you protest to this kind of reporting one is a racist???!
You forgot to take your medication again!
#12 by melurian on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 12:49 pm
just recently there was one senseless killing in penang over parking issue: http://littlepenangkia.blogspot.com/2008/02/in-memoriam-of-our-beloved-les-chang.html
what has AAB done in this 4 yrs ? what has the igp and and the police done that the crimes are so rampant and the criminals are so daring to bash/kill over petty things! and malaysians ?
(quote)“Now Les’s father was trying to find witness on that day incident. The car park care taker unable to testify as he is afraid that this incident might jeopardizes his job.
According to Les’s father conversation , He said that this incident happened around morning hours which is infront of So Young Cafe where tons of morning food lurkers witness this incident.
So we hereby , on behalf of Les Chang’s family , appeal to those who witness this gang-fight incident , please do not hesitate to contact the family or report this matter to Balai Polis Jalan Patani.”
malaysians are generally apathetic, and i expect this ge 2008 will be just as same like 1990, 1995, 2004…..
#13 by tommy1312 on Friday, 22 February 2008 - 9:38 pm
lim kit siang is the best!!!!!i always support DAP!!!!!can u guys going to taiping attact kayveas….taiping people dont like kayveas….we will support DAP in taiping….
#14 by Malaysian citizen on Saturday, 23 February 2008 - 1:32 pm
Let us all not be bullied by Umno anymore , we can not say yes being a second class citizen in Malaysia.
Let us say no to their double standard .
Let us say no to their special treatment to just Malays.
Let us vote for DAP / PKR or PAS.
Let them form a real fair and democratic government.
#15 by malaysiatoday.com on Saturday, 23 February 2008 - 1:50 pm
DAP website is down.
#16 by malaysiatoday.com on Saturday, 23 February 2008 - 2:00 pm
Since DAP website is down for exceeded bandwidth limit. I repost their donation drive from DAP email.
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You can send us cheque to “DAP MALAYSIA” together with your membership form. Alternatively, you can bank in your subscription fee into our Public Account under the account name of “DAP MALAYSIA” and account number “3063828309″ and send/fax your bank-slip together with the membership form to us.
Democratic Action Party (DAP) Headquarters:
No.24, Jalan 20/9,
Taman Paramount,
46300 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.
#17 by Mr Kriss on Saturday, 23 February 2008 - 4:03 pm
gua hingat baik skali ialah kongsi apa u olan cakap-cakap ini di pasar,kedai mahjung,kedai makan dll tempat olan ramai supaya semua ‘ah soh’dan ah pek tahu mana satu mahu pangkah —DAP .olan main internet ada berapa % saja.jadi jgn hampa kalau apa u cakap itu tak ada kesan.
byk olan cakap anwar olan yahat kerana apa dia cakap lulu.
tapi gua sudah tau dia ada niat baik kali ini kerana dia cakap ‘da jia tuo tse ie jia ren’ sudah dekat 10 tahun.
kita mesti sokong dia jadi PM satu hari nanti dan LKS timbalan?
#18 by Mr Kriss on Saturday, 23 February 2008 - 4:32 pm
gua baru pigi beli minum di kedai ah pek,gua kata,wahlaoyeh dlm internet semua olan hantam BN macam org utan.
Lu olan tau apa ah pek dan 2 anak dewasa cakap:
Hi yah , tak hantam BN bukan olan lagi. ini berita betul,bukan main.
#19 by Mr Kriss on Saturday, 23 February 2008 - 6:06 pm
gua baca KanNinNeh punya cerita Org melayu sapu semua barang dgn statistiknya.
gua sikit saja pengsan kerana org melayu lulu,masa tunku, sgt baik ati. mengapa sikaran mereka bagitu.ini macam tak adil lah.
bolih bagitau siapa itu EN/LATOK chaucheepai punya polisi sampai org bukan melayu susah cari makan
#20 by limkamput on Saturday, 23 February 2008 - 6:24 pm
No, it is not reported that way. The question of race only comes up when identification is an issue. darkhorse
No, you are wrong. In the US, including Police officers, they routinely report the suspects by their colours. That is a fact. Please remember, you are not the only one who knows about US.
NO, I don’t have to take medication. It is you who is an arrogant moron. That is the problem. If you are stupid but humble at least you can learn something.
#21 by malaysiatoday.com on Saturday, 23 February 2008 - 8:49 pm
Mr Kriss Says:
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Go learn bahasa melayu before talking cock in internet.
#22 by Mr Kriss on Monday, 25 February 2008 - 7:56 pm
kalau gua tak salah,cock ialah ayam jantan. internet utk semua olan main main.
kalau gua cakap salah,maaf lah.
Lu tau tak,MB Perak kena baling telur masa ceramah ,pun cakap ‘tsia tsia’/tirima kasih/nandri.Ini lah olan yg kita mahu di M’sia.
gua cakap sikit lu sudah tak boleh tahan.Lu tak boleh duduk di M’sia.
Gua betul harap,satu hari PM kita akan komited kpd:
1)Adil kpd semua bangsa
2)Kerusi parlimen bukan di kira kawasan tetapi di kira setiap undi yg
di undi.
3)undi post mesti di hantar kpd tempat spt,Kepala Batas, Pekan,Rembau,Jerlun,Kuala Kangsar dll tempat Melayu -kerana askar kebanyakan melayu. jgn hantar ke tempat cina-tak berapa adil.
4)Takut pada Tuhan:jgn hina bangsa lain.amalkan cintai jiran spt cinta sendiri
Harap PM seperti ini akan muncul tak lama lagi—ADIL
Hidup MALAYSIA!
#23 by TheWrathOfGrapes on Tuesday, 26 February 2008 - 8:43 am
This has to be one of the longest thread so far. Just so that I can be the 678th post, here goes.
The DAP rocket is about to take off. Let’s begin the count down for the rocket launch.
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…… Blast off!!!
#24 by Mr Kriss on Tuesday, 26 February 2008 - 10:25 am
Abdulah kata :2mil kirja utk M’sian.gua cakap ialah utk bukan melayu. klu dia cakap gua salah, cuba dia ambil olan bukan melayu kirja di mana mana pej tanah di semenanjung .
2)bagi olan bukan melayu masuk U tempatan dgn tak kira bangsa dan ugama.ini kita mahu,Latok ABD.
Nor mohd cakap kpd olan Penang: undi BN dan 50 tahun akan datang Olan Cina hilang lah .jadi undi BN
#25 by tourman53 on Tuesday, 26 February 2008 - 9:59 pm
Subject: Something interesting happening in Altantuya Case
Posted by Raja Petra
Thursday, 21 February 2008
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/By Little Bird/
Kawan-kawan, there was much drama at the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder trial yesterday. Someone is trying to do a number on someone. There are no angels involved. Only devils. For a minute the case was adjourned and the courtroom almost cleared.
The newspapers were not allowed to report on what really went on. Only a portion of what happened was reported in the press.
Here is /The Star/ version:/_Abdul Razak kicks and hits door at murder trial_/
Abdul Razak Abdullah Baginda, who is being tried for abetting two policemen in murdering Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu, lost his cool on the 90th day on Wednesday. //He had a dissatisfied look when his father Datuk Abdullah Malim Baginda whispered something to him before the hearing began at about 9.30am. After the proceedings were adjourned for lunch, however, the 48-year-old political analyst, surprised all those
present in the High Court when he suddenly kicked and banged the door with his hands. //He was also seen crying before his lawyer Wong Kian Kheong and mother calmed him down./
Before the hearing began at 9:30 am, Razak Baginda’s father had whispered something to him. This made Razak angry the whole day.
Finally, about three hours later, Razak Baginda could not stand it any longer and exploded. What did he say?
Reporter friends who were there said that Razak shouted again and again, “/Matilah kau Pak Lah! Matilah Pak Lah/! I am innocent! I am innocent!”
Then he went into a mad rampage and kicked the chairs and doors in the courtroom. Even the Judge was shocked and did not know what to do. Both the defense lawyers and the prosecution team were also all shocked.
The story goes that Razak Baginda’s father whispered instructions to his son to incriminate his former boss Najib Tun Razak.
The instruction came from the Pak Lah camp. This was yet another deal they were trying to make – Razak Baginda’s life for Najib’s head.
The story is that Najib is outshining Badawi in this coming general election. Najib may win big in Pahang but Pak Lah may win small or even lose his seat in Kepala Batas.
The Pak Lah camp may also suspect that Najib’s people are working in the background to embarass Pak Lah in Kepala Batas. Hence the ‘whisperings’ through Razak Baginda’s father.
/The Sun/ newspaper carried the story, complete with Razak Baginda’s outburst. However, the Home Ministry asked /TheSun/ to withdraw their first run which carried the /’Matilah Kau Pak Lah/!’ outburst by Razak Baginda.
/The Sun/ had to withdraw thousands of copies of their print run early this morning.
Strange things are happening in the country folks. No angels are involved. Only devils.
#26 by only1way on Wednesday, 5 March 2008 - 3:02 am
only 1 direction, vote DAP
#27 by AnakSabah on Wednesday, 5 March 2008 - 8:02 pm
Zack, a vote to the DAP is NOT anti-Malay, similarly a vote to PAS is NOT anti-Chinese!!!!
Vote wisely…….vote for a just cause….. vote for a change …….Vote for the DAP/PKR/PAS
#28 by only1way on Thursday, 6 March 2008 - 5:07 pm
our hero, YB lim kit siang is become to be a super star, just look at the crowd of all the dap ceramah , YB lim kit siang ,we are proud of you. to all the members here, just only 1 direction , vote dap for our better future.