Stop and dismantle Umno political hegemony, deny Barisan Nasional two-thirds majority
(12th General Election Nomination Day statement by DAP Ipoh Timur parliamentary candidate Lim Kit Siang in Ipoh on Sunday, 24th February 2008)
This 12th general election, unlike the previous 11 general elections, is not just about the next five years but a vote about the first 50 years of Malaysian nationhood and the next 50 years!
To many Malaysians, this general election is the last hope for change and an acid test whether there is a future for the building of a democratic, competitive, multi-racial, multi-religious, secular and just nation which our forefathers pledged to build through the Merdeka “social contract”.
It will be the clincher in the decision-making of many Malaysians whether there is hope to build a democratic, just and competitive Malaysia or there will be a new exodus of braindrain of the best and brightest of Malaysians to other lands in despair at any possibility that all Malaysians, regardless of race or religion, can have an equal place under the Malaysia sun.
Most challenging of all, the March 8 general election offers a golden opportunity to halt and dismantle the four-decade Umno political hegemony which has become the greatest threat to democracy, international competitiveness and national unity in Malaysia.
Umno political hegemony has marginalized not only whole communities of ordinary Malaysians, but even the other Barisan Nasional component parties as illustrated by the ordeal of the Gerakan Wanita Chief, Datuk Tan Lian Hoe, being kicked around like a football Bukit Gantang, back to Gerakan’s Taiping seat, then to Lenggong and now Gerik.
The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has said that none of his cabinet ministers except for his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Razak were guaranteed a cabinet position even if they won in the general election – meaning that the top leaders of MCA, Gerakan, MIC for the first time in 51 years are not assured of a Cabinet position if elected.
This the latest twist in the Barisan Nasional ‘power-sharing” and proof of greater marginalization of the other Barisan Nasional component parties because of the unchecked rise of Umno political hegemony.
The challenge on March 8 is whether history can be made to check and dismantle the Umno political hegemony, which marginalized ordinary Malays, Indians, Chinese, Kadazan-Dusun-Muruts, Ibans and indigenous people, orang Asli, by depriving the Barisan Nasional of two-thirds majority.
If DAP, PKR and PAS can each secure 25 parliamentary seats, denying BN of 75 parliamentary seats, then the beginning of the end of the umno political hegemony threatening democracy, international competitiveness and national unity would have begun.
February 24th, 2008 at 12: 40.12
These component parties of BN, especially, MCA & Gerakan are just stooges. They will bend & stoop to get what individuals want if they are elected.
There is nothing much to hope for by the public from the ‘wakil’ of these parties. They are doomed, fifties years of doing nothing after getting the mandate from the people.
February 24th, 2008 at 12: 41.33
Every vote matters in this GE. May we deny BN two third this time. Malaysians, let’s make history.
February 24th, 2008 at 12: 46.23
Not only a 2/3 in Parliment, but also deny BN 2/3 in states of Perak, Penang, try Selangor & Melaka too…
Show the BN idealist what the rakyat actually feels over these years of their domination.
Good luck DAP, good luck Opposition!
February 24th, 2008 at 12: 46.24
Online Sin Chew reported that Ng Suee Lim (DAP) N.04 Sekinchan was disqualified due to wrong nomination date in the form. What a bad day for DAP!. Silly mistake is repeated again and again.
[After initial scare, Swee Lin is in the contest to defend Sekinchan assembly seat. ]
February 24th, 2008 at 12: 52.33
Who are these Independant Candidates coming out of the “wood-work”? e.g. Nor Rizan Oon in Sg. Siput.
Are these Independants stooges of the BN to split the Opposition Votes?
February 24th, 2008 at 12: 58.09
skyquest2000,
988 also reported the same thing in sekinchan. But I heard another version. am confused now. So to say, let’s wait for the official news.
Anyways, Segamat DAP might win on default. So it’s 1-1.
February 24th, 2008 at 13: 00.12
HERE IS THE CORRECT NEWS
SEKINCHAN DAP CANDIDATE NOMINATED SUCCESSFULLY
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/78545
February 24th, 2008 at 13: 17.23
All true democratic-minded & loyal people
The rhetorics have been expressed & explained to everyone. Now is the time to show those incompetent BN cheats who is their bosses. We the rakyat must vote wisely to deny them the power to continue bermaharaja-lela against the Constitution & to bleed the nation DRY.
Let us demonstrate our awareness & wisdom that comes from the awareness. Throw them OUT together with the garbage. That is our divine duty as a citizen of this once great nation. No prizes for guessing what this once great nation will become if BN has their way!!!!
February 24th, 2008 at 13: 22.27
it was in the 70 ties, when CAmbrige exams were being systematically phased out, and MCE came into place and successively so is the HSC exams replaced by the SPM and STPM.
Why you may asked did the exams are being altered and changed?
because you vote them to do that changed and now you blamed them.
but worst yet many politicians dont even get through those tailored made hurdles.
Imagine grade 3 from MCE being given places in form 6, thats is why our education system sucks, it is still sucking,
because those same class of fools being preferentially entitled are successively positioned now into pengarah level and calling the all those blind shots.
Shots that took our education level down for 20 generations and furthermore if these fools are not sacked.
Stop the bleeding , cut the losses.
vote wisely to make that change
February 24th, 2008 at 13: 22.35
Why this time there are so many Independent nominated in hot seats out of a sudden???
Lembah Pantai & Sg.Siput… Are they stooges placed by another party???
Anyway all the best for Opposition & DAP!!! Just Change It!
February 24th, 2008 at 13: 25.24
everyone here also will VOTE for opposition parties,
so don’t need to keep asking us to vote opposition parties again lol
plz try to post it in other forums instead here =)))
February 24th, 2008 at 13: 34.58
Today announced among churches: Round the Clock Prayer by the Christian Federation of Malaysia from 1st to 7th of March. Details in http://bhd.bz/PrayerNetMy/
Please sign up to pray as well, (Work & prayer, God’s powerful combination). For those fasting and praying, save your lunch money and hand it to DAP offices.
February 24th, 2008 at 13: 35.02
Dap boleh!
Nomination closed and all DAP in for the fight.
Work hard and win
Kit Siang,
Is Bukit Bintang ok now. Go there again if necessary to ensure victory….
February 24th, 2008 at 13: 54.58
Good news for opposition parties http://www.harakahdaily.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12676&Itemid=28
February 24th, 2008 at 14: 03.18
As the simple proverb says “Talk is cheap”, the ruling BN has been in power for donkey years & let’s just examine what was promised in the last election 2004 & study the report card now before deciding in this 2008 elections to wisely make the right decision
1) Tackle corruption? Improve?, Fact: it has been worsen with corrupted politician & businessmen go scott free, becoz convicting them will “bring-down” others even higher up to the level of senior ministers. One cannot even count the no. of “Tutup Kes”s
2) Religious freedom? with Islam Hadhari , it is even worst than ever before, apparently even if you are dead you cannot rest in peace, if someone proclaims u to be Muslim u can be dug-out & reburied, I mean even the Taliban don’t do that, so are we better
off now, you tell me?
3) Economic & job improvement? Fact- Look at International
Economic reports, the facts & figures there, where are we in world ranking, somewhere at the bottom of the well.
4) Education -graduates who cannot speak English properly, need I say more… Fragmented schol system resembling 3rd world country
5) Press freedom - Yes we are ranked, as equals to Noth Korea, Zimbabwe,Myanmar, who are ruled by tyrants, say now that is what we have in common, our leaders thinks the same way, there is one & only news , the ‘Feel Good’ news, why report things that make the people ‘feel bad’?
6) End to NEP? Fact- this policy will be there for another 100years
so comfortable right? with ‘a golden spoon-fed for a life-time from birth to deathbed, why change & share with others
7)Crime rate- skyrocketing? Why not enough police ahh to catch all the bad guys? Then how come peaceful demo, met with thousands of FRU & PDRM’s, where the manpowers come from?
Must be sleeping in the barracks , what other explaination can that be?
8)Total monopoly on big, medium & the only one left small business
If the Chinese still chose MCA then get ready to face new laws requiring to concede small business such as distributoring building materials,franchising,convinient stores,etc.
9)Public service, can only be described in one sentence, of the ‘government servant’? Looks more like they master, you the public, slave, just goto any ‘gomen’ office & want to get any thing done….wait long-long lah
10) Vision for the future, recall 2020? Why no mention now, coz the Badak-wi admin jolly-well knows damn well we will not ever going to get there not in 2030,or 2050, or 3030 if there’s no change of how this counrty is run & mismanaged?
These 10 essential components of 2004 M’sia report-card, how did we fare? 0.5/10 & yet they are people still support & vote for BN, I can only deduce that this pople have the same mentality as that
of Chew Mei Fun PJ MP, if they(BN) lose how? After become like
1969 where the UMNO ran riot & kill us, then we will lose our business, I want to tell u now, that u’re losing your business now even as we’re talking, very slowly but surely one fine day
there will be no more business to fight over, when the country is ruined like the Phillipines, Marcos & Estrada ruin the country so much & corrupt people are so entrench in the political system, that it is unrepairable anymore. Despite all the effort current Arroyo admin, the damage is done irrepairable & thanks yor support to BN, we will go down the same exact path…..
February 24th, 2008 at 14: 09.21
Hello everybody out there!
All of us know how important this General Election is.It is about the future of Malaysia ,the future of our children and the future generations - about trying to make Malaysia a truly Malaysian Malaysia just like it was during the early independance days before it was turned upside down since some 30 days ago by Barisan Nasional.
Let us put our money where our mouth is ,where our children’s future is.
Can we expect others to fight for us when we ourselves shy away from sacrifices and commitments?
We hide in safety while others go to the warfront???????????
While instigating others to fight for a better tomorrow,we hide in the safety of our castles?????????????????????
Can we expect them to succeed reasonably well if they have insufficient resources?
Please go and donate some money, however small it may be ,to the opposition election fund.We all have a stake in the election outcome.
DAP says - “Just change”
I say - “Just do it” — Just donate lah!
It is “Now or Never”
If BN again wins 2/3,then it is “Game Over”
Remember again - “IT’S NOW OR NEVER”
“IT’S NOW OR NEVER”
“IT’S NOW OR NEVER”
“Victory or Death”
February 24th, 2008 at 14: 17.15
All of us must convince our families, friends, colleagues and all those people that we know to vote for the Barisan Raykat. Each vote counts to deny BN 2/3 majority !
February 24th, 2008 at 14: 17.59
And as usual, BN will hang on to Sabah and Sarawak parliamentary seats. Those seats in these 2 states with their low electorate will always be an insurance to BN to retain at least 51% of majority coupled with other strong BN areas in the Peninsular. Their next safe bet is Johor, which also had almost if not the same aspect as in Sabah/Sarawak.
Something very seriously wrong with Election Commission.
February 24th, 2008 at 14: 21.45
Dear Malaysian, after today and DON’T FORGET the most important day 8th March to go for voting as early with your clear and clean mind i.e. VOTE FOR DAP, VOTE FOR OPPOSITION. Malaysia Boleh………………..2/3 MAJORITY DENY…………………………
February 24th, 2008 at 14: 25.09
Deny them the 2/3 majority, so the at least we can have bright and smart PMs’ who went tro the due process of education , not spoonfed becos to me they are outright MORONS , They do not even know everything , yes everything can be compared .There is nothing wrong if someone uses Singapore as comparison. they do not like that ,Singapore is Mother Theresa where corruption is concern, where else some of BN politicians are worse of than Idi Amin.
And to say that comparison cannot be made between apple and grapes, Why not ? Boduwhi , we can compare apples Vs grapes , with science , We can compare the vitamins and minerals contents of both and similarly with 2 different countries so many parameters can be compared with.,
Maybe he would have been happier if comparison of Malaysia were made between Malawi or Afganistan, then maybe we wud have come out tops.
If things like meritobumi (unlike meritcracy)continues democracy in this country will become doomacracy and put the country even backwards, stay tuned.
February 24th, 2008 at 14: 32.10
Hardly any election fever in Sabah.
The local folk - both Chinese and Kadazandusunmurut just don’t care that much. Serve them right then when Project IC becomes terminal.
BN posters and billboards dominate the whole Kota Kinabalu city.
No opposition signs and symbols and anywhere.
BN has won six parliament seats and two state seats UNOPPOSED.
What a letdown….
February 24th, 2008 at 14: 35.20
But can the 2/3 really be denied?? how sure are we that elections are really gonna be fair this time??
February 24th, 2008 at 14: 55.39
Actually DAP is not participate in many rural areas. So how?? please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64sgOkvIo5I&feature=related ,or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UEj9aVpG9s , or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49jTFCdPVUc
February 24th, 2008 at 15: 24.33
Yes deny the BN 2/3 majority.
A vote for BN is a Vote for UMNO as the non umno component parties leaders are ineffective and ineffectual in doing their bit for their community. They have too much fear to stand up for their rights - timid, cowering under a rock.
February 24th, 2008 at 15: 30.48
Fully agreed with you, this is exactly what I told my family members, relatives, friends and colleagues. We need to come out and vote this round and make the change, for ourselves, for our children, and future generations. If we are unable to change this round, then I would say the future of our children and grandchildren are gone!
Although DAP don’t contest in my area but I had volunteer myself to help in Election campaigns by Barisan Rakyat, in Tony Pua’s area, in Fong Kui Lun’s area as well as my neighbour areas, for PAS and Keadilan candidates. My message to my family members, relatives, friends, colleagues, uncle and auntie that my met in Pasar or even on the streets is simple, DENY BN 2/3 majority!!! VOTE FOR BETTER MALAYSIA!!!
If Australian, Taiwanese, Thais and Pakistanis can do it, I’m sure our Malaysian can do it too!
DENY BN 2/3 MAJORITY!!!
VOTE FORN BETTER MALAYSIA!!!
February 24th, 2008 at 15: 40.42
if you vote MCA,Gerakan or MIC,PBS,you only create wealth for the leaders,if you cast PKR,DAP or even PAS,everyone is equal,this is the big difference!
there was a business tycoon frm Sarawak,having a plc in PJ,dato seri-ship,billionaire,also,at the same time MP for a small constitution,do you think he was fighting for his business interests more or the rakyats’ more?you ask Bocorman,he will tell you!
February 24th, 2008 at 15: 54.30
Some food for thought, Enjoy reading,
After that if U still want to vote for BN, u ‘ll be digging yours and your family’s grave in your very homeland, this is not about Malay, Chinese , Indian or others, this is about the people on the top at the government looting the ordinary citizens, using racial politics to enrich themself, May God send them to Hell.
By Din Merican
Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi is truly beyond repair. This is someone
who came into office in 2003 as result of Tun Dr.Mahathir Mohamad’s
“folly”. He ran a convincing campaign and received a resounding
mandate. After four years in power, he has proven himself and his
administration to be incompetent and as a result the state of Malaysia
is rotten. What a big letdown!
Our country is now the butt of jokes at cocktail parties and in the
pubs around Bangsar, not to mention across the OIC, the United States ,
Europe, Japan and China and ASEAN. He lives in an insulated world.
Except for himself, nobody believes a word he says anymore. Even his
predecessor is actively working to ensure his political demise.
Badawi is a man who has lost touch with reality. He has forgotten that
in November last year he said at his own party’s convention with the
regard to the BERSIH March to the King’s Palace, “saya pantang
dicabar”. Instead of being cowed, 60,000 Malaysians, mostly Malays,
defied him. He is that same UMNO leader who allowed Hishamuddin Tun
Hussein Onn (at Khairy Jamaluddin’s behest, of course) to project the
worst brand of Malay nationalism by condoning his keris kissing
antics. Hishamuddin has stoked the fire of racist politics in the
climate of mounting inter-ethnic and religious tensions.
Badawi’s heavy handed actions against Indians who took part in the
Hindraf rally and subsequent use of the ISA against five Indian
leaders who are in Kamunting, Perak, galvanised the normally timid and
compliant Indians into political activism which now threatens the MIC
and Samy Velu’s political future. After acting tough, he has since
backed down and suddenly he is talking about national unity and
appeasing the Indians with imaginary programmes launched just in time
for elections. Do you believe that this snake oil salesman?
Badawi promises everything yet he accomplishes nothing. Here is a
“leader” who acts not on the basis of firm convictions or set of well
founded beliefs, but out of expediency and duplicity. His four year
rule– he is now desperately pleading for another five to complete his
mission– is a story of mismanagement of the economy, poor public
service performance, rampant corruption, rising crime rate and
unemployment, inflation, wasteful public expenditure and a humiliating
judicial scandal. It will be a major catastrophe for the nation if
voters are again deceived by Badawi’s promises.
What of the man himself? If we can believe the New Straits Times
(February 9, 2008) and The Star, we know that he has a rather inflated
view of himself. He is quoted by both these pro UMNO-Barisan Nasional
papers as saying: “I work very hard. I mean it and you know it. It is
the will of God that I have become the Prime Minister and it is my
responsibility to work and serve the people”. As if such boastful
arrogance is not enough, he goes on to claim, “I have not benefited
one sen from anyone for what I have done. Some people want to give me
money, but I do not need it. The government takes good care of its
Prime Minister.”
Believe him? He is falling back on his image as Mr. Clean, a charade
which got him votes in 2004 but is unlikely to prevail this year given
the dismal record of his administration, the ailing economy and the
Anwar factor which is never mentioned but talked about often within
UMNO circles.
Mr. Badawi hardly strikes us as a hard worker. His era will certainly
be remembered as the Sleeping Prime Minister.
But far worse than sleeping on the job is stealing from the purse. One
really wonders how an UMNO leader swimming in a sea of corruption,
cronyism and patronage who has done nothing to combat endemic
corruption is really not on the take. As Minister of Finance, Mr.
Badawi is directly responsible for the management of our nation’s tax
revenues and it is therefore fair game for the people to ask him a few
very important questions.
Why, Mr. Badawi did you purchase an Airbus Corporate Jet costing RM
200 million for your own personal use? How much taxpayers’ money did
you spend refurbishing that luxury jet to suit your expensive tastes?
The Royal Malaysian Air Force owns planes to fly VIPs and Royalty.
Aren’t they good enough for you?
Secondly, how much of taxpayer’s money did you spend on renovating the
Official Residence of the Prime Minister after you took office in
2003?
Third, on what basis did you, as Minister of Finance, award the RM25
billion project to redevelop the Penang Turf Club land to Patrick Lim
of Equine Capital, or the monorail project costing some RM3 billion to
Scomi, a company controlled by your own son, Kamalludin Abdullah.
Fourth, how much subsidy has been given to Rapid Kuala Lumpur to run a
bus service? Who are the real owners of this company, which is also
running Rapid Penang?
And, fifth, why do you have to spend PETRONAS money to host the annual
Monsoon Cup? More questions can be raised, but that is enough.
You said some people want to give you money. Why did you not report
this to the Anti-Corruption Agency so that action can be taken against
them for attempting to bribe the Prime Minister?
You have plenty to answer for. It does not surprise me that you are
unable to deal with Zakaria Ideros, Khir Toyo and even your Deputy
Prime Minister cum Minister of Defence for earning through his cronies
a total of nearly RM1 billion as commissions from the purchase of two
French made submarines and Russian fighter jets. You are also not able
to explain what happened in the case of the RM 4.7 billion Port Kelang
Free Trade Zone project where UMNO and MCA leaders are involved, inter
alia, in a land acquisition scandal, raking in nearly RM1 billion in
profits.
These are not mistakes at all, Mr Prime Minister. They are come under
the category of “dereliction of duty” and the buck surely stops at
your table as Minister of Finance and Prime Minister (as First Lord of
the Treasury). The state of Malaysia is rotten under your stewardship.
The voters should know that. Unfortunately, your Government controls
the media and they barelly know the facts.
February 24th, 2008 at 16: 20.57
…SPR telah memansuhkan bayaran tersebut tanpa memaklumkan kepada calon-calon PAS.
>> “SPR berbuat demikian untuk membantu calon BN khususnya Umno Terengganu yang menghadapi masalah pemilihan calon,” katanya.
>>> “Kami (PAS) hanya mendapat tahu pemansuhan bayaran tersebut kira-kira jam 5 pagi tadi,” katanya, dalam sidang media selepas proses penamaan calon di Pejabat Tanah dan Daerah Marang hari ini.
February 24th, 2008 at 16: 50.01
Guys and gals.. i came across this just now. Phantom voters still at large
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February 24th, 2008 at 16: 56.38
Really Good News, indeed…
http://www.harakahdaily.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12676&Itemid=28
Opposition Parties, we all support you!
February 24th, 2008 at 16: 56.40
Uncle Kit,before we fight the BN goons,please know the enemy.
1) They are currently in power.
So,they they will use ways and means to cheat,bluff and tipu.
2) Never trust your enemy.
3) The opposition parties must be seen to be strong and united to bring hope of change to the people.
4) Have a contingency plan against cheatings and a possibility of the opposition parties forming the next government.
5) All true Malaysians,please open the minds of your friends and relatives against the BN.
They have destroyed the future of one generation.
Please vote to safeguard the future of our next generation.
6) Last but not the least.
This Abdullah Badawi is taking us all to hell.
Hell or Heaven ?
The choice is ours.
Link: http://www.kingsmary.blogspot.com/
February 24th, 2008 at 17: 07.31
Congratulations to YB LKS and DAP for successfully nominating all of DAP’s candidates, now it is time to bring the voice of the Rakyat to the ruling BN Regime.
Congratulations to PAS for winning Kijang DUN seat uncontested! Hopefully with a united Barisan Rakyat, we will win more States this time AND CREATE HISTORY…..BARISAN RAKYAT HISTORY,
VOTE FOR DAP! VOTE FOR PKR! VOTE FOR PAS!
February 24th, 2008 at 17: 21.40
Extracts from Jed Yoong,
Food for thoughts.
<>… Husam said something about the BN calon not signing the nomination form.
>If the BN calon is disqualified, then PAS will win a seat — not sure if it’s Husam’s seat.
>> Same thing with Nik Aziz’s opponent in Pengkalan Pasir.
But his press secretary said that the SPR (Elections Commission) overruled that and Nik Aziz has to “lawan (fight)â€.
…SPR double standard ?
…So obvious SPR dirty trick seen by all on 24-2-2008.
>>To help & beg & remind BN calon “to sign later†unto the earlier blank nomination forms after nominations closed at 10am ?
>>Pas Legal advisers should remember to file a ‘writ of motion’ in Election High court tomorrow to disqualify the 2 BN calons.
“the SPR (Elections Commission) overruled that †should be punished under the Election ACT.
February 24th, 2008 at 18: 20.27
Malaysians should fear voting for BN for the next 5 years. Please see
http://hiroblog2007.blogspot.com/
for the following articles on why that is the case:
1) An Appeal To All Malaysian Voters,
2) A Further Appeal to Anyone Who Thinks BN Sucks, and
3) Voting Out of Fear
Now, vote for conscience and truth. Vote for accountability and professionalism. Vote for pluralism and liberties. Vote for change. Vote for DAP and the other opposition parties!
February 24th, 2008 at 18: 37.28
Is this ‘Parliamentary Democracy’ ?
>> at 5.15pm that the nomination paper of two other candidates - Danny Anthony Andipai of PKR and Saineh Usau, an independent - were rejected by Returning Officer Bubudan O.T. Majalu because they were submitted after 10am.
>> However police reports have been lodged in Keningau by the rejected candidates claiming they were blocked from going to the nomination centre.
>Another SPR double standard ? ” after a mistake was made by the returning officer at the nomination centre. “
February 24th, 2008 at 18: 38.34
Is this ‘Parliamentary Democracy” ?
1) >> …the issue cropped up when an agent for PAS candidate, Dr Khairudin Abd Malik, noticed that Rafidah failed to sign one of the nomination forms.
2)>>> “She signed on the forms that she submitted to me but she forgot to sign the form that was put on display during objection period,†he said on nomination day Sunday.
>> To help & beg & remind BN calon “to sign later†unto the earlier blank nomination forms on display after nominations closed at 10am ?
>>PAS “Legal advisers” should remember to file a ‘writ of motion’ in Election High court tomorrow to disqualify this Kuala Kangsar Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz BN calon.
“the SPR (Elections Commission) overruled that †should be punished under the Election ACT.
>>…SPR double standard ?
…So obvious SPR dirty trick seen by all on 24-2-2008.
February 24th, 2008 at 18: 49.41
Po Kuan is hot!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j_1sexDo5s
February 24th, 2008 at 18: 53.34
once again, can we avoid the issue of religion in the election. We have ‘agreed’ on principal that prayers should be left to individuals and not ‘advertised publicly’. One must practise what one preaches. Let’s concentrate on election issues. Focus on 40% of All the seats at stack!!
February 24th, 2008 at 18: 56.50
>>> There were also near misses for the BN camp, including BN election director and Menteri Besar-designate Datuk Dr Awang Adek Hussin when their candidates almost had their papers rejected due to technicalities.
PAS Legal Advisers should file “election Writ’ to disqualify Datuk Dr Awang Adek Hussin BN.
>> See technicalities in Sabah.
Is this ‘Parliamentary Democracy’ ?
>> at 5.15pm that the nomination paper of two other candidates - Danny Anthony Andipai of PKR and Saineh Usau, an independent - were rejected by Returning Officer Bubudan O.T. Majalu because they were submitted after 10am.
>> However police reports have been lodged in Keningau by the rejected candidates claiming “they were blocked” from going to the nomination centre.
February 24th, 2008 at 18: 58.24
“I have not benefited one sen from anyone for what I have done. Some people want to give me money, but I do not need it. The government takes good care of its Prime Minister.†Said AAB.
Do you believe in what the father of all liars said? Mahathir had repeatedly and openly accused AAB of having developed a habit of lying.
“I have not benefited one sen from anyone for what I have done.” - means “I have benefited more than one sen (probably in millions of RM) for what I have done.”
“Some people want to give me money, but I do not need it.” - Oh, yeah? Any report to ACA?
“The government takes good care of its Prime Minister.†- Sure. Besides the humongous residence and all sorts of perks that come with the PM post, our PM (being excessively greedy) wants more and more - like holding on to two other cabinet posts (the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Internal Security). Sleep on one job, not enough, given two more jobs to sleep on too. Buta gaji - truly the PM is well taken good care of by the government, which is none other than Umno!
People, still want to vote for BN for another 5 more years of abuse?
February 24th, 2008 at 19: 21.49
The Battle of the Bulge has begun!
Bulge - ‘cos BN kaki are all bulging with loots from the nation.
During this period (from now till 8.3.08), it’s best not to read local newspapers, not to listen to local radio stations, and not to watch local TV.
All will be filled with shits and lies from BN, praising BN, belittling the opposition parties, scaring Malays (like losing Ketuanan Melayu and NEP) into voting for BN, and terrorizing non-Malays (like reminding them about May 13 1969, Malays running amok, PAS taking the country down the Islamic path and Hudud law) into voting for BN.
Use the Internet for more reliable news and comments. In fact, we can get good news coverage from Singapore newspapers and their portals.
Time to CHANGE - change the political scene first, then the education system, the mass media, etc.
We can DO IT! We owe it to our children and our nation to change now.
Another 5 more years of >2/3 majority rule by BN will bring irreparable damage to Malaysia!!
February 24th, 2008 at 19: 21.54
Guess what, a check reveals that my wife’s NRIC cannot locate where she is supposed to vote. Is online check reliable? Mine ok. How come? The NRIC number is 481012045274.
February 24th, 2008 at 19: 35.06
In this battle, Malaysians overseas can help to change the future of Malaysia - for a better and fairer Malaysia, a country that you can be proud of.
Malaysians who are working in Singapore and who are registered voters in the coming GE, please come back to your respective polling centres to vote on 8.3.08! Your votes matter! Every vote counts!
Malaysians overseas: please contribute generously (through the Internet) to the opposition party, be it DAP, PKR, or PAS. Your currency is strong and even a small contribution from you will mean a lot to DAP, PKR, or PAS! Be proactive, pass the hat round and collect donations for DAP, PKR, or PAS!
BN has enough of dirty money and does not need your contributions. Furthermore, BN is abusing the government machinery in their election campaign.
The battle has begun! CHANGE - we must!
February 24th, 2008 at 19: 50.03
Watch this,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka_eBOpLP_g
February 24th, 2008 at 20: 07.58
i have enough, for 51 years , we have been living and we are not treared equally. this time around , you are sure to get my vote.
February 24th, 2008 at 20: 09.56
Give DAP, PKR, and PAS candidates a chance. Elect them to be in our parliament and state assemblies.
Vote for DAP, PKR, and PAS candidates in Penang! Elect them, not only to deny BN 2/3 majority in Penang, but to form the next government of Penang!!
Give DAP, PKR, and PAS a chance to work together to rule Penang! What’s there to lose? Judge their performance. If not good, vote them out 5 years from now.
Penang people should not be sentimental about voting for BN in order to have the only Chinese CM in Malaysia. What’s the use when we have a Chinese eunuch CM there? A eunuch and a puppet on a string CM - eternally kowtowing to Umnoputras and always on the beckoning of Umnoputras and their cronies (like KJ and Patrick Lim).
In fact, by voting for DAP, PKR, and PAS, Penang people may still have their wish of a Chinese CM granted. However, honestly, it does not matter what ethnic group or gender the next CM of Penang is, as long as the next CM of Penang is a capable Malaysian that can bring long term benefits to every person in Penang!
To CLHS alumni in Penang: please do not be sentimental and vote BN with the hope that Teng Hock Nan (a CLHS old boy) will succeed KTK (also a CLHS old boy) to be the next CM of Penang. There is nothing to be proud of them. Don’t ever harbour the thought that their appointments brought or will bring pride to CLHS. At most, they are just glorified Umno stooges. Please look at the larger picture and think of the future of the state and the nation, as well as the future of your children and all other children. Vote for DAP, PKR, and PAS candidates in Penang!
February 24th, 2008 at 20: 12.24
The opposition have set themselves a realistic target. The big question mark will be whether enough Malaysians believe that denying BN that 2/3 majority is important enough. We’ll only know after March 8th.
February 24th, 2008 at 20: 15.02
>>Since when SPR can legally allow payment of Deposit with a personal cheque ?
PAS legal advisers must file ‘election writ’ to disqualify BN candidate.
More technicalities..
>>Mind you, in a number of other cases where the BN candidates were alleged to have balls-ed up with their registration forms, ‘twas only the ‘returning officers’ who saved them, in many cases not even providing any reason to the opposition why their objections were overruled and the BN candidates’ forms accepted. The Boleh-decisions
In one case Malaysiakini reported that PAS candidate Dr Lo’ Lo’ Mohd Ghazali (for Titiwangsa) objected to the nomination of BN’s Aziz Jamaluddin Mohd Tahir on the ’suspicion’ that Aziz’ statutory declaration did not contain the required stamp duty payment.
hahaha - EC chairman Abdul Rashid has been too clever by half.
It seems Aziz Jamaluddin also contravened election laws when he allegedly “paid his deposit with a personal chequeâ€. Cek calon BN di sahkan Bolehwan lah! hahaha
But the Election Commission officers - led by returning officer Che Yahya Che Soh - refused to allow the PAS team to go through Aziz’s nomination papers to verify the claims.
Che Yahya said he received directions from his superiors to the effect neither candidate are allowed look through the other’s nomination papers. What he probably meant was PAS couldn’t look at BN’s papers to see if there were indeed errors, like no stamp duty being paid
Very dodgy lah. But mind you, this is BN Boleh Land.
>> Please at all costs traced what personal cheque nos. for ‘election Writ’ to disqualify BN candidate. Later replaced with a ‘backdated bank draft’ or by ‘Cash deposit’ with ‘backdated KEW38 resit’?
February 24th, 2008 at 20: 27.56
Can we have a list of all the candidates from DAP? Also it would be better if the Barisan Rakyat came up with a full list of it’s candidates for the benefit of the voters.
Thanks! Rakyat of Malaysia Vote for a Change! Not just deny 2/3 but hopefully to form a new government! Thailand’s people did it! Pakistan’s people did it! Why can’t we?
VOTE DAP! VOTE PAS! VOTE PKR!
February 24th, 2008 at 20: 35.40
To: DIN MERICAN
..and now Badawi is like Nero, the emperor who “fiddled while Rome burned”!
February 24th, 2008 at 20: 39.57
The DAP website is now updated with list of candidates.
http://www.dap-elections.com/
February 24th, 2008 at 20: 58.16
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/malaysia2008/
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February 24th, 2008 at 20: 59.28
i don’t care whether Cina, Malay, Indian, Angmoh being a chief minister in Penang, if he/she is capable to lead Penang out of being a kopitiam state, he get the post !
When that Gerakan Tut Kun become a chief minister, even a small fry from Bukit Mertajam BN dare to told him to step down, me as a Penangites feel so ashamed of that ! What a disgrace to Penangites, speak up and be a man, ok ?
In that case, might as well DAP, PKR, PAS become chief minister, at least they still dare to fight back, not just being a “yes-man” !
but that BN is evil, because they will throw money to you and make you jump boat to their site ! what a sinister act !
when u have stupid leader, u have stupid rakyat !
I’m stupid, ok !
February 24th, 2008 at 21: 11.29
“Today announced among churches: Round the Clock Prayer by the Christian Federation of Malaysia from 1st to 7th of March.” oknyua
I am a church going Christian. I do not think this is a good move i.e. to link any political party to any religious group or church. There should be a ‘movement’ (yes, a movement) involving people of the different faiths to come together to pray for a better Malaysia, for a more humanitarian Malaysia, if you will, a more caring leadership etc.
Sounds like a bad advertisement by a group of Evangelical Christians??
February 24th, 2008 at 21: 23.00
Azalina Othman has again emerged as the state’s first MP after she won her seat uncontested. Her opponent, from PKR, did not turn up.
This stinks to high Heaven! Another ‘no-show’?? Probably paid off not to appear. It speaks poorly of PKR and its leadership.
February 24th, 2008 at 21: 26.43
GOOD ON YOU Sim Tong Him!!
It is high time to bring back P.138 Kota Melaka to DAP fold.
February 24th, 2008 at 21: 49.40
Pass on some direct messages to the rural voters, such as :
- vote for change, you have nothing to lose
- rising prices if BN receives a 2/3 majority
- the poor state of affairs since the last election
- not to worry about Chinese representation in the government. With less MCA and Gerakan representatives, BN can only do more to win back the lost votes
February 24th, 2008 at 21: 57.54
YB LKS,
The denial of 2/3 majority is of no consequence. Malaysia is not ruled by the Malaysian Constitution. The Malaysia as no public accountabilty no adminstrative law. The oppositon can cry and shout, even resort to tainted judical process, the Malay interest and dominance will prevail under any circumsatnces. What is the racial composition of the police force, the judicial officers, the ACA, the Ministries, etc etc. Does the opposition think they can nudge the Malay interests, to give way? I dont think so.
When the consititution has been corrupted by the Sedition Act, the ISA and on and on, there is no procedural fairness nor natural justice, be it in body snatching or jailing of professional doctor. The Malay interest will prevail.
As recently as a few days ago the son of the ACA director, a pilot, is pardoned scot free by Malaysian Airline system after he was convicted by the impartial criminal justice system in Australia for importing child porn, while a Indian pilot was dismissed for a minor offence some years ago.
I am sorry to be pesimistic, but I am also a realist.
Wish you the best of luck.
February 24th, 2008 at 21: 57.56
To Undergrad2, UMNO has fully exploited the religion to their fullest advantage, so why can we as the oppressed use our religion to challenge the injustices. Do u realize that churches with stand-alone building are not allowed, they won’t even approve the building or land permit, this is no secret, is that freedom of worship? Even bibles in Malay language are not allowed into the country. So much so that when we are forced to build churches in existing shophouses… Even this is not allowed in Islamic City Shah Alam….Halo wake up la , my brother, where are u lately?
Prayers alone cannot help you, God only help those who help themselves first. U can try to pray for equal rights & better M’sia
& then vote BN, yes you can get what you wish, after you die & reach heavan….
February 24th, 2008 at 21: 59.21
Boh liao,are you a CLHS old boy?
February 24th, 2008 at 22: 08.34
An 89-year-old grandmother stole , an independent candidate for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary seat.
Possibly the oldest candidate in the 12th general election, Maimun Yusuf .
The divorced grandmother of seven said she had attempted to stand for elections four times previously, but didn’t qualify because of technicalities and a lack of documentation.
>> “I want to right the wrongs and bring down the price of essentials,†she said in her thick Terengganu Malay accent.
I believe she can be a better MP than the BN Umno MPs .
She talk sense, straight to the point , from rakyat’s hearts.
How about vote her into Parliament.
February 24th, 2008 at 22: 31.36
“To Undergrad2, UMNO has fully exploited the religion to their fullest advantage, so why can we as the oppressed use our religion to challenge the injustices.”
Here’s why. Religion is already a divisive issue. UMNO has exploited the religious issue to its advantage making Malays feel that the constitutional position of Islam which the Constitution is supposed to protect is under siege or under attack. For non-Muslims to play the ‘religious’ card in the manner suggested would mean playing right into the hands of religious bigots within UMNO. That would further alienate the Malays.
The question is not why can’t we as Christians pick up the gauntlet as it is our right to do so. UMNO has done a good job at dividing us - Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and Hindus. The way to seek popular support which transcends race and politics is to appeal to Malaysians, all right thinking Malaysians that, however we worship God, we share a common purpose, that the future of Malaysia lies not in the divisiveness of race and faiths but in the unity of its purpose.
It is true like you say, “Prayers alone cannot help” but since when has prayers been known to hurt - especially when it involves the coming together of Malaysians of different faiths to pray for a common future? A future guided by our core values of tolerance and understanding.
February 24th, 2008 at 22: 35.58
Reminder to the Christians.
There is no point in praying if you intend to vote for BN. Why pray and vote for the devil. What you must do is to pray and vote Opposition.
February 24th, 2008 at 22: 41.57
I know YAB LKS u must be busy, but why is the list of all the DAP candidates still not available now, Its been hours since nomination is closed. The suspense is killing me. I’m sure many will agree with me to keep the momentum going to keep the public interest with the opposition’s plan especially DAP where we are counting to make the “Change”
As I’m in S’por, I’ve watch programs where many political analyst from the ‘think-tank institute’ here, such as the very reputable Farish Noor, all coming to the same conclusion than the BN will sure win. I think they should so as not to destabilised the country. I mean what will the BN, I mean UMNO do if they lost, they will surely not sit quietly, & will create riots as they did in 1969. That part is ’settled’. Deny BN 2/3 majority, we’re on the right path but how to do it, get the message accross?
So DAP should now try to change the mindset of the business community especially who seem to think that voting MCA in means that their business is ’secured’. This type of thinking is ‘flawed’
This is crucial especially in PJ & Subang Yaya, we can see how toothless MCA can be in the recent ‘body-snatching’ case & where business licenses are restricted, done very discreetly, forced to “Ali-baba” …Again today Ong KT(should be Sot-ong) again hilited the importance why the public should vote MCA, if not then no Chinese representative in the ‘BN gomen’ Duh????
Is that the only reason why the MCA is in gomen just as a reprentative(window-dressing) & nothing else? The 2nd point should be after 50years, why we still have different party to cater to different races UMNO-MCA-MIC-Gerakan-PBS-SUPP-whatever?
different schools to cater different races, Different Universities/ Colleges for different races RMC,UTM,UTAR,WIP. Isn’t this divide-&-
rule, which our history books blame on the British, looks like UMNO is no different, with this divisive policies, I don’t see how we can “bersatu-padu” so the 2nd crucial strategy is to kill “MCA & MIC” becoz they served no purpose at all except to assist the ruling gomen to further divide the people than ever before. Then the trick is to MAKE UMNO w/o 2/3 majority, work with DAP & while waiting for PKR to gain strength which one day hopefully
will be voted into power. what can go wrong with such a intellectual man Anwar Ibrahim, a progressive Malay to lead the country to greater heights & eliminate the ‘culture of corruption’ Now if we can just put this plan into action & make it work…
This is the only way, failing is not an option
February 24th, 2008 at 22: 45.33
Would Malaysians going to the polls vote according to issues?
- religion
- corruption and abuse of power
- racial discrimination
- law and order
- judiciary
Or would they vote according to personalities i.e. it depends on the candidates standing in their respective constituencies rather than which political party they are standing for.
The best strategy apparently for the opposition is to persuade them to vote according to issues, and hope that the hard core among BN supporters would vote according to personalities rather than along party lines.
February 24th, 2008 at 22: 46.49
Good that DAP is placing more professional candidates this time round compared to some BN’s candidates who don’t even know how to fill up the nomination form correctly. LOL.
That’s why we get some blur MPs in Parliment who makes silly & blur remarks.
Compare the Malaysia Cabinet vs S’pore Cabinet from these links :
http://www.untoldcitylife.com/index.php/2007/10/29/singapore-cabinet-vs-malaysia-cabinet-a-comparison/
http://alvinology.wordpress.com/2007/08/01/singapores-cabinet-vs-malaysias-cabinet/
http://rafza.blogspot.com/2008/01/singapore-cabinet-vs-malaysia-cabinet.html
Time to deny BN 2/3 & get more educated MPs to Parliment.
February 24th, 2008 at 22: 53.41
PKR and PAS have to deliver enough Malay votes. Victory lies not in the Chinese votes.
My 2-cents.
February 24th, 2008 at 23: 03.23
Christian, Hindu n Buddhist, Does this bn govt allow u to build new church (stand alone bldg) or new temple as stated under constitution with reasonable time for approval??
If no, then simple, just vote oppostion? You may pray hard, but, pls just vote for any oppostion for the sake of the country future n yr future!!
February 24th, 2008 at 23: 11.33
We need honest and decent, secular minded moderate Malays who view religious bigots as having hijacked UMNO to come forward and vote for the opposition, not so much that they believe the opposition should or could form a viable government but to send a message to their leaders that power comes with responsibility. It is irresponsible for UMNO leaders to beat the drums of religious fanaticism just so that they could hold on to power.
February 24th, 2008 at 23: 13.06
They must not be indifferent to the issue of Islamo-fascism.
February 24th, 2008 at 23: 21.07
In Singapore, political parties contesting in the election are given TV time for party political broadcasts. I wonder if RTM is willing to give TV time to the Opposition to make their cases? Probably not, but you see, even in this respect BN fails in comparison to the PAP.
February 24th, 2008 at 23: 25.16
If this time the opposition are unable to deny 2/3 majority of BN, then be prepared to be slaves of UMNO for the next 100 years.
February 24th, 2008 at 23: 29.47
to stop BN UMNO 2/3, memang susah!
diaorang main kotor…
hidup DAP!!!
February 24th, 2008 at 23: 35.16
Dear damianyeow,
I do not like and share your line of thought.You say BN should win for fear of trouble.
First ,fear never get us anywhere except to where we are now–ie backwards from the better early independance days to now until finally it will be so bad ,you and I will not longer be a factor anymore in the future unless we act now.
It is “Now or Never”
As i said before if BN gets 2/3 majority,then it is “Game Over” .
Secondly,this is no more 1969, where the Malays had nothing to loose and everything to gain.
This is 2008, where the rich Malays are so much more richer than the other races and have so much to loose if our nation and economy is rocked by racial disturbances.
Even the ordinary Malays have much to loose if any similar incident to 1969 occurs.
You think the Chinese are still in control of the economy?You must be crazy to believe that.
So please do not plant feelings of fear into the minds of the voters,unintentionally or otherwise.
Take it one step at a time.
DAP says ,”Just Change”.
I say,” Just do it” and it is “Now or Never”.
Just vote opposition.If doing so can topple BN ,so be it.
“Victory or Death”
If the opposition does not win 2/3 this coming election,it will surely mean the death of Malaysia -This is one way to interpret my battle cry if you want to.
February 24th, 2008 at 23: 39.11
///The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has said that none of his cabinet ministers except for his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Razak were guaranteed a cabinet position even if they won in the general election.///
PM AAB made a special mention that Najib will once again become a Cabinet minister, but all the others might not be. We know very well that words have lost their meaning coming out of the mouth of AAB. He said that the parliament would not be dissolved ‘tomorrow-13 Feb 2008′, but on 13 February 2008, he announced the dissolution of the Parliament. Either he did not understand what he said, or he lied.
His statement above indicates that the Educaion minister, Kerisman may not be a Cabinet minister, but after the election, Kerisman would not only come back as minister, but also in the same ministry. Ministers other than Najib care not what AAB said when they know well that they were strong enough to know which ministry they want power. Najib might have told AAB that he was not sure who would turn up at the palace to seek nomination for the post of PM, since it had been said publicly that AAB was to be only a one-term PM. Well AAB’s statement allows for the interpretation that Najib could in fact become PM since he is guaranteed a place in the Cabinet.
As for other BN component parties’ ministers-hopeful, they know no pride, and would be willing to be called any name so long as they stand a chance to get crumbs after selling off people of their communities. The souless integrity-defficient opportunists deserve to rot. But then we have sufficient voters who prefer to await death rather than to take a chance to avoid it. We live in an age where the majority rules, and many are willingly contributing to that majority and to be ruled like second class slaves.
MCA and MIC know very well that when they practise racial politics, they will not be able to fight for the rights of the people of their communities when UMNO does not play fair, and when UMNO has the majority. MCA and MIC politicians certainly realise that the so-called power sharing claimed by UMNO was sharing of crumbs at the personal level, and the communities they represented are losing legitimate rights gradually over the years. It is stupity of MCA and MIC to make the same mistakes of engaging in racial politics when the BN formula ensure that the legitimate rights of non-Malays are gradually deprived of over the time. It is a sin that the small number of MCA politicians should make gains in racial politics at the expensse of the community. Instead of leading the communities to move away from race-based politics, MCA made Chinese community capitulate to UMNO so that they can gain wealth albeit leading an despicable life.
Chinese cannot be so ignorant as to continue voting for MCA so that the racist policies of UMNO have the excuse that they had the support of the Chinese community. Instead of awaiting a slow and sure death, non-Malays should not vote for MCA and MIC. The more enlightened Malays are voting for opposition including PAS, so that UMNO cannot do what it pleases. Let us follow their example.
February 24th, 2008 at 23: 52.37
All Msian, must realize, anti BN is NOT = anti Msia, or anti Malay, Likewise, anti UMNO is NOT = anti Malay or anti Msia.
Msia can hv new govt ONLY IF,
Malay not scare to vote for DAP, n Malay realize how corrupted is UMNO n NOT swayed by their talk that other races will bully them if they do not support UMNO,
Non Malay (Non Muslim) not scare to vote for PAS n PKR.
February 24th, 2008 at 23: 58.59
Pak Lah has been derelict in his duty and appears to be incompetent.
Current events in Malaysia speak of a government that is out of control because of Pak Lah’s lack of leadership. Each time something of major public concern occurs, he hides behind the scene and lets his ministers or some other person manage the problem.
A good leader will come out in the open and lead from the front not the back.
It is not proper for the government to tell the Bar Council, the country’s best legal brains, what to do when its so-called law minister does not even understand the basic notion of natural justice.
The Election Commission is another tool of the government when it is supposed to be fair and neutral. How can it claim to be an election commission when everyone knows that the electoral boundaries are so biased and skewed against democracy? Is it any wonder that the Barisan always wins the elections?
The other crucial factor is the bureaucracy, those public servants who are under the people’s payroll.
In Japan, for example, you see this separation of the bureaucrats and the politicians clearly. So no matter who forms the Japanese government, the bureaucracy is able to function effectively and smoothly and in fact there is even a joke that you don’t need the politicians to run the country in Japan.
The government is so used to deceit and doublespeak that it is unable to think straight and that is why it is full of contradictions. Take for example, the shameful keris waving matter. Now they are coming out and saying that it will be a permanent part of their political culture.
Western kings and princes have a ceremonial sword as part of their attire but we don’t see their politicians waving swords at their political meetings do we?
But in Malaysia, reminiscent of Hitler’s Nazi youth groups, can do it and we know the outcome of such behaviour years later.
The country spends untold sums of money on religion, building mosques at taxpayers expense, spending millions and millions on religious schools, yet corruption is so rampant and it affects every echelon of the economy. For years, every Malaysian knows that the traffic police are corrupt. Yet the government has not done anything to stop the corruption.
Let us face it. Call an ace an ace and a spade a spade. The Malaysia government has been in power for too long and lost its moral compass. It is lost in the jungle of greed. The only thing worse than a corrupt government official is the people who support him.
The non-malays know that Pak Lah and his cronies tell them one thing and another to their own people. They are masters of doublespeak and politicians are renowned for speaking with a forked-tongue.
More and more malays now know that only a handful of cronies take the lion’s share of the nation’s wealth which is meant to be distributed among them more evenly. Mahathir duped them with his plan to establish a few super rich malay tycoons.
The state of the nation is not healthy. Pak Lah’s administration has failed the moral test. He himself has failed the test that he established himself. Judged by his own standards and words, he has failed. Tell me the truth, work with me, yak, yak, yak, but what do we get? The opposite! And now that the Bar Council has told him the truth - he scolds them. Shish.
Let us face the truth. Politicians are not royalty born to lead. They are given the chance to lead. Take away Pak Lah’s role and what is he? Look at the high and mighty Mahathir. Where is he now?
The Malay Dilemma was a myth created by Mahathir to exploit the psyche of a victim’s complex innate in the malays of yesteryears. But cunning Mahathir made it out that the British and the Chinese put the malays at a disadvantage. And after 50 years of Umno rule, what have changed?
Malaysians should not be stupid but angry that their country is being exploited by the people they elected to benefit them. It took a long time to get 5000 people to sign the petition to the King. It should have taken five minutes! Or five days.
But if I announce a free porn video, be sure I will have 500000 people sign up. The young in Malaysia had better wake up and start to do something about their country, about their future.
Don’t be fooled by the politicians who say the Chinese are the enemy, the Indians are the enemy, the Malays are the enemy. There is only one enemy. The one who is corrupt. Everyone else is your friend.
Save Malaysia and take part in every activity that you can and vote out the corrupt politicians to make your country a better place.
Remember your future is in your hands and don’t blame anyone if you suffer because you made the wrong choice. The last time many of us were fooled - but once bitten, twice shy.
February 25th, 2008 at 00: 11.54
“anak sungeisiput Says:
Yesterday at 21: 57.54
YB LKS,
The denial of 2/3 majority is of no consequence. Malaysia is not ruled by the Malaysian Constitution. The Malaysia as no public accountabilty no adminstrative law. The oppositon can cry and shout, even resort to tainted judical process, the Malay interest and dominance will prevail under any circumsatnces. What is the racial composition of the police force, the judicial officers, the ACA, the Ministries, etc etc. Does the opposition think they can nudge the Malay interests, to give way? I dont think so.
When the consititution has been corrupted by the Sedition Act, the ISA and on and on, there is no procedural fairness nor natural justice, be it in body snatching or jailing of professional doctor. The Malay interest will prevail.
As recently as a few days ago the son of the ACA director, a pilot, is pardoned scot free by Malaysian Airline system after he was convicted by the impartial criminal justice system in Australia for importing child porn, while a Indian pilot was dismissed for a minor offence some years ago.
I am sorry to be pesimistic, but I am also a realist.
Wish you the best of luck.”
Not a realist but a loser, one who is prepared to give up even before trying.
It is indeed difficult to bring about changes. However, please remember that all journeys begin with the first step. If we cannot
achieve it this time, there is always the next time, that is, as long
as we keep the spirit alive and do not give up.
February 25th, 2008 at 00: 30.12
I was born and raised in Penang. I used to be proud of being a Penangite, not because we had the only Chinese CM but because we were a progressive people who once voted an opposition into power. I still remember the days prior to the 1990 GE when the streets in downtown Georgetown were packed with supporters flocking to ceramahs by LKS, Tengku Razaleigh, etc.
Those days are gone. I no longer talk about my hometown ever since 1995, when the slump of the Penang opposition began.
Having been a Penangite for nearly 30 years, I had first-hand experience of Penang’s days under a Chinese CM of the BN. I came from a poor Chinese family who did not own any dwelling unit on the island, then known for the highest house prices in the country, and also failed in multiple applications for a low-cost house/flat because of our racial origin. As a result, our family went without our own dwelling unit for decades and were eventually forced to leave the island and move to Selangor, my present place of residence. I believe all people, not only Chinese, of the lower classes have been marginalised in the state, which contributed to the half truth of last year’s clamour among the Penang UMNO people. In conclusion, it would be shortsighted and narrowminded for Penangites to cling on to a Chinese CM (of course, an UMNO CM would spell disaster for all Penangites!)
Since someone here mentioned CLHS in their postings, I would like to share a little with you as a CLHS old boy. I still remember how CLHS students, old boys, and staff used to exalt former MCA No. 2 and minister Michael Chen, who unarguably was a great speaker, during my schooldays and how much they were proud of him. Now, the new darling is KTK and the next could be THN. In fact, there are many more CLHS alumni in the regime and CLHS people are proud of them all and sing praises of these people and themselves at CLHS celebrations. To me, these people are just stooges of UMNO hegemonists. In fact, they make me feel shameful and I am sick of this typical Chinese sectarianism and have stayed away from those celebrations (I believe I am not the only CLHS old boy who feels this way). I love CLHS but I love justice, human rights, and democracy more!
In this GE, let’s hope for a resurrection of Penangites’ progressive tradition and a CLHS family that rise above sectarianism!
p/s Having said the above, I still believe CLHS alumni’s votes, though numerous in number, do not matter so much as to decide who will be the next CM.
February 25th, 2008 at 00: 31.30
BN media is trying to propagate a feel good thing through its adverts recently depicting all the previous PM and Pak Lah. Just feel bad that B A dont have a similar luxury.
But dont worry guys; we will spread the word for you guys contesting.
Just include a positive events that will come through from the dawn of 9/3/08, through your campaigns
BN is trying to picture a negative things if we BA win this GE. Lets have their worst nightmare come through.
Lets see Samy go amok on the street with his friends not accepting his defeat.
And we will celebrate indoors knowing the BN samseng out there who will try to provoke us.
Lets take the negative feeling about voting opposition out from us. Lets be brave Malaysians for once, for our children and generation to come.
I am sure their will remember the revolution we trying to create for their betterment.
MALAYSIA IS FOR ALL MALAYSIANS
February 25th, 2008 at 00: 39.40
Maintain the ISA! Vote BN!
Maintain the ISA! Vote BN!
Maintain the ISA! Vote BN!
Maintain the ISA! Vote BN!
Maintain the ISA! Vote BN!
You asked for it.
“Victory or Death”
February 25th, 2008 at 00: 47.52
But how to deny BN 2/3 majority when you DAP only contests 47 seats when you were supposed to contest 54?
And what the heck is DAP and PKR killing each other in so many seats in Sabah and Sarawak?
What the heck is going on? How do you win?
February 25th, 2008 at 00: 52.59
“The opposition can cry and shout, even resort to tainted judicial process, the Malay interest and dominance will prevail under any circumstances..†kcb
The issue is not and has never been Malay interest against non-Malay interest. That is a skewed and narrow view of what DAP stands for.
February 25th, 2008 at 01: 08.09
“Not a realist but a loser, one who is prepared to give up even before trying.” kcb
I’m not sure what your message is. But if it is meant for YB Kit remember what Edmund Burke wrote:
“All that is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing.”
February 25th, 2008 at 01: 20.23
Can anyone here confirms Samy velly birthday??
He has openly said that 8th March is his birthday. However he filled in 20th June as his DOB at nomination this morning.
There will be only one truth:
Either he publicly lied about his DOB
or
He will get disqualified for filling in the wrong DOB
February 25th, 2008 at 01: 29.01
YB , the people of Malaysia is easy.As long as we do things with our ‘ heart’ , the rakyat will know and feel it.Just tell everyone , every Opposition party to pledge a slogan..’ DENY BN 2/3 ‘ , ‘ Deny BN 2/3 for JUSTICE and for your voice to be heard in the PARLIMENT, focus on that point.. everyone will VOTE for the opposition. No need BIG PLANS , BIG VISION.. Becoz the OPPOSITION carries Voice of the Rakyat!!
Keep it Simple… so that every folk will understand.
DENY BN 2/3 SO THAT YOUR VOICE WOULD BE HEARD !
The Opposition must work together in order to deny 2/3
And the focus is plain simple this year around… Every opposition has to shout the Same Simple Slogan..
DENY BN 2/3 SO THAT YOUR VOICE WOULD BE HEARD !
DENY BN 2/3 SO THAT YOUR VOICE WOULD BE HEARD !
DENY BN 2/3 FOR US TO STOP CORRUPTION !
DENY BN 2/3 FOR YOUR THE FUTURE OF YOUR CHILDREN
Good Luck!
February 25th, 2008 at 01: 29.56
[undergrad2 Says:
Today at 01: 08.09 (17 minutes ago)
“Not a realist but a loser, one who is prepared to give up even before trying.†kcb
I’m not sure what your message is. But if it is meant for YB Kit remember what Edmund Burke wrote:
“All that is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing.â€]
This is exactly my point!
Please go read the second last line within the quotation again!
February 25th, 2008 at 02: 09.13
As a Malay, when I inform people that I will be voting for DAP or PSM, the Malays-Muslims thought I’m being treacherous; they said to me, the least you can do is vote Keadilan since it’s still considered as a Malay-based/dominant party despite it’s supposed to be multiracial. However, I felt disappointed that many ordinary Malay members of Keadilan are still brainwashed to support the Ketuanan Melayu-Islam ideology; an issue that is not being addressed properly by the top leaders including Anwar. As for the non-Malays, they seem surprised. This is because the Malaysian psyche is so entrenched in the racial, religious and ultra-nationhood manipulative divide.
Thus the brilliant speech here by the long-time tireless activist Lim Kit Siang needs to be ponder at wisely and intelligently by all, especially the brainwashed Malays; across race, religion and ultra-nationhood (of defending one’s own civilization).
February 25th, 2008 at 02: 11.47
undergrad2 Says: Yesterday at 22: 53.41
PKR and PAS have to deliver enough Malay votes. Victory lies not in the Chinese votes. My 2-cents.
I think we must do more than what you said. The non-Malays MUST to vote for PAS and PKR also. Otherwise, we will always end up with the Malays in Government and Non-Malays in opposition.
We must split the Malays right in the middle just like the non-Malays were split in so many ways. Just look at BN, there is only ONE Malay dominant party (UMNO), but for the Non Malays we have Gerakan, MCA and SUPP for Chinese, MIC, PPP and Gerakan for Indians and of course the numerous Kadazan Dusun parties in Sabah. We should split the Malays by helping the PAS and PKR to become stronger. Only then we have the chance to be king maker. Don’t worry too much about PAS. Ask yourself; in what way is UMNO different from PAS? Both are Islam centric with UMNO being more corrupted than PAS.
February 25th, 2008 at 02: 22.09
“He will get disqualified for filling in the wrong DOB” - Chong Zhemin
_____________________________________________
This tambi is a special one. Never mind, just let him off bah. We want to beat him on the stage. We do not want a DQ or count-out win against him. We want to pin him 1-2-3 in front of all Sg Siput voters. Hope Dr D Jeyakumar (PKR) will be able to deliver that.
February 25th, 2008 at 02: 37.45
BARISAN NEPOTISM is leading uncontested by 9-1. Why the opposition so careless to let BARISAN NEPOTISM won without any fight?
What happens to PKR candidate who was supposed to fight Azalina?
This is really sad. I have no hope in this election other than seeing the flag burner Kerismudin and Kera Jantan lost their contested seats. This is what I wanted to see the most.
Before the Internet, I used to look at the MCA, Gerakan, and MIC leaders as respectable men who fought for our rights. Now, seeing them on TV or online, the first thing to come into my mind is that these people are traitors to the communities that they are supposed to represent.
Looking at the young candidates from MCA, Gerakan, and MIC, I can’t understand why they would want to join these treacherous parties? Are they so ignorants? I don’t think so. In the past, that is before the Internet, they can be fogiven. But with the Internet, every wrong doings of the UMNO are exposed to the public to see. These people are supposed to be more educated than me. I am just a STPM holder. Don’t these youngsters know the feeling of being oppressed and discriminated by UMNO?
I really can’t understand YOUNG MCA and MIC members. As a second class and third class Malaysian citizens, don’t they understand that the issues raised by DAP are legitimate issues? Why do they choose to support racist UMNO?
If the BARISAN NEPOTISM aka BARISAN NINCOMPOOP still could win by a big majority like last election, then I don’t think there is a future for me here in Malaysia. I will migrate to Singapore. I think working in a factory there is better than trying to do a small business here or find a job here in Malaysia.
I’ve been listening to speeches made by Anwar Ibrahim at YouTube and he looks promising and inspiring. I hope YB Lim Kit Siang will win big this time.
February 25th, 2008 at 02: 42.44
Let Samy stand in Sg Siput.
We really want to see how much the Indians still support him.
We will know after polling day.
If he loses,then lets see what he will say.
Let see what sort of excuse he can give.
He will probably accuse others of betrayal.
“Victory or Death”.
February 25th, 2008 at 02: 50.23
We need more fair-minded Malays like Noor Aza Othman to join the call for real equality and fairness, irregardless of religion or race, and vote with their conscience. Non-Malay people in this forum should understand that too, that racism in any form (including from non-Malays) is abhorrent to what we all want in Malaysia.
February 25th, 2008 at 02: 50.56
To Boycottlocalpapers:
Do not migrate and give up your citizenship.That will make UMNO very happy.
If you have to ,just get a PR and work overseas.
But come back everytime to vote when there is a GE.
This is your country ,my country and the country of all fellow Malaysians be it Malay ,Chinese,Indians,Orang Asli,etc.
Malaysia would not have got Independance from the British if all the major races did not support and asked for it.,
Our forefathers supported independance,that’s why we got it.
“Victory or Death”
February 25th, 2008 at 02: 58.18
I am sure the Barang Naik Regime will pull out all the tricks in the bag to try ensure they continue to be in power. Only we Malaysians can pit our votes 100% against their trickery so that we may form a new clean just government.
Malaysians, do the right thing! Vote BN and suffer for the next 50 years? Not me, my votes are for DAP(Dun Ayer Keroh) and PKR (Parlimen Bukit Katil)
Good luck and Godspeed Barisan Rakyat!
VOTE FOR DAP! VOTE FOR PKR! VOTE FOR PAS!
February 25th, 2008 at 03: 25.36
If the only alternative is either BN or PAS ,I will vote for PAS.
PAS is religious but not rascist.What do you think of UMNO?
PAS proposes separate queues for males and females in supermarkets,etc.What’s wrong with that?
Won’t you have a shorter queue?More efficiency too!
Or would you rather have your girlfriend,wife, sister or daughter jostle with men in a single crowded queue?I would not.
I am told at one time PAS proposed to implement a policy of separating males and females in public swimming pools.What’s wrong with that?
Do you want other men to oogle at your daughters or wife when they go swimming.Not for me.
It is a small inconvenience to pay in exchange for a fair and clean government.
“Victory or Death”
February 25th, 2008 at 03: 43.36
Can DAP and PKR settle for 1-to-1 fight in Sabah? Candidates still can withdraw within 3 days after nomination.
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PKR contesting 58 seats
Kota Kinabalu: Keadilan which failed to reach an agreement with the DAP on the question of seats in Sabah has decided to go for 58 of the 60 State seats in its quest to unseat the Barisan Nasional State government.
It has chosen to leave two seats - Merotai and Sukau - to fellow opposition party, PAS. At parliamentary level, it will be fielding candidates in all 25 seats, setting the stage for a free-for-all with the DAP which, elsewhere in the country (except for Sarawak), has reached a seat compromise with the party to avoid splitting votes come polling day.
Among the party’s candidates announced by State Keadilan chief, Haji Ansari Abdullah Saturday, were retired senior government servants and former BN assemblymen.
Datuk Dr Hasbullah Taha, former State Education Department Director has been picked to contest in Silam against BN newcomer Salleh Kalbi (Umno) while former Kundasang PBS Assemblyman Karim Adam will take on PBS incumbent Dr Joachim Gunsalam in Kundasang.
In the State seat of Sekong, former BN Assemblyman Datuk Nahalan Damsal will be contesting on a Keadilan ticket against Umno incumbent Datuk Samsudin Yahya.
Veteran politician Haji Ramlee Dua, who served as an Assemblyman under the Berjaya government, will contest against Umno newcomer Ahmad Bujang in Sindumin.
Former Sabah Development Bank General Manager, Mozes M Iking, is up against PBS President Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan.
Keadilan Vice-President, Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, despite being only recently discharged from hospital following a road mishap, is out to wrest the Keningau parliamentary seat from his older brother, Pairin.
In Sri Tanjong, the party will be fielding former Kudat Assemblyman Datuk Kong Hong Ming against PBS incumbent Samson Chin Chee Tsu.
Ansari, meanwhile, will be contesting in Tuaran against Datuk Wilfred Bumburing (Upko) and against Sulaman State incumbent Datuk Hajiji Noor.
Likewise his deputy, Christina Liew, will also be vying for two seats - against PBS newcomer Chin Teck Min in Kota Kinabalu and against PBS incumbent Datuk Dr Yee Moh Chai for the Api-Apri State seat.
Keadilan will be fielding Dr Edwin Bosie to contest against Tan Sri Bernard Dompok (Upko) for the Penampang parliamentary seat.
The party was until Saturday locked in a tussle with the DAP on the issue of “overlapping” seats.
Ansari said they had wanted to go on one-on-one with the BN but unfortunately the DAP “was more keen to deny the Barisan Nasional a two-third majority.”
“Whereas for Keadilan, our objective is to offer the people the choice to form an alternative government,” he said.
Keadilan, he said, felt the party and DAP should share the seats equally between Chinese-dominated areas and in mixed areas.
Ansari said the party is confident of forming the next State government based on the general sentiments of the people who are largely unhappy with the present Sabah BN government.
On the candidates, he said it is the best mix of old and new faces with women accounting for about 10 per cent. “We are happy with the choice of candidates because it is based on (general) consensus.” Sabah Keadilan would be launching its manifesto after Nomination Day (today).
He said the venue would be decided later adding that it would be depend on whether Jeffrey would be able to travel back to the city from Keningau.
Jeffrey is still unable to walk unaided after his four-wheel drive vehicle was involved in an accident recently while he was en route to the city.
Ansari did not discount the possibility of the manifesto being launched in the interior.
http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=56051
February 25th, 2008 at 03: 52.00
another term for pak lah….this time around our people of this country will be sucked dry.our leaders of today in the government are like barbarians …maybe worse.corruptions…acting worse than a street hooligan…indulging in immoral acts…twisting facts….wasting money money just for the sake of air muka…pledging stupid and illogical promises….and worse of all we hv a leader who cant make decisions.
February 25th, 2008 at 04: 03.24
boycott pilihanraya!!!
BN UMNO dah mula main taktik kotor…
February 25th, 2008 at 06: 58.49
If you look at the line-up of UMNO, you get an idea of what Badawi has in mind for this country. He basically believes that all he has to do is bring in young better educated that passes screening test and that the party will be reformed. In other words, just pure faith that educated and better off young will NOT be corrupted and abuse power.
All these young people may not be as obvious as their predecessor in chasing after ill-gotten wealth but their main goal in joining politics is to enrich themselves first and foremost. Instead of taking a 10% commision in buying submarine, they will be looking to take 51% of equity of company managed by someone else that gets to build the submarine whether building submarine makes sense or not.
So fundamentally you still have a system of dependency that will last beyond 30 years as he has promised. Again broken promises.
Fundamentally the PM think his ideas of what is promise is different than what the voters expect. But he thinks its all fine for voters to mislead voters and let them think there is more than what he is promising. He can always claim he never promise what they thought later.
Broken promises. It started with Razak when he said there was not going to be quotas in NEP and it will end in 20 years.
February 25th, 2008 at 08: 41.10
I was at the DAP ceramah last nite ( raja uda )
indeed was very happy to see quite a crowd there and met some indian supporters who was very unhappy with the current
ruling party , they wanted to vote them out ..i have been following
the ceramahs organised by dap for a long time mostly in penang
but this time it is very different ,from those ordinary laymen to
executives most of them are voting opposition .i feel the winds
of change IS BLOWING STRONGLY TOWARDS DAP/PKR/PAS
MAKE THIS A REALITY .. THE POWER IS IN OUR HANDS
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE .. HIDUP DAP!!!!!!!!
February 25th, 2008 at 08: 48.53
YB Lim KS
I am disappointed with PKR!! I can’t say more than that.
February 25th, 2008 at 09: 05.29
If you look at the “new” UMNO line-up, we should be worried. Many gentler, genuine representatives of the people like Zaid Ibrahim and Astaman Abdul Aziz have had to make way for younger blood, most of whom are aligned to KJ who himself is running in Rembau. These are the new UMNO Youth blood which is a lot more extremist and unreasonable, and the other component parties of Barang Naik will not be able to hold back the tide of chauvinism.
If the voters continue to support the Barang Naik coalition, then Bolehland truly deserves the pain for the foreseeable future.
February 25th, 2008 at 09: 29.28
What is this………..??????
I have been reading blogs, and all are calling to vote BN out. Calling to vote the for DAP, PKR and others.
I am from Sabah, now how to vote..? The best is to stay at home.
REGRETED.
February 25th, 2008 at 09: 40.24
If Semi-brain value has filed in a wrong DOB then he shld be DQ. BUt hey, lets gv him a fight first. If he wins, then maybe the opposition can lodge a report against him.
And why has PKR candidates suddenly “vanished”? No reason was gvn apart from they couldnt be located. Have they been C4? Or have they been gvn much $ to stay away from GE? These are traitors to the country. PKR pls look for these ppl and check their bank accts and whatever not. If they hv rcvd $ then both parties are equally guilty of a crime here. BN and the candidate.
Go DIG IT!
February 25th, 2008 at 09: 51.43
Real change is difficult to implement……..any change is only cosmetic.
You cannot change a person mind after decades of narrow, shallow and damaging politics of race and religion.
Thanks to our leader/s, the people do not trust each other.
February 25th, 2008 at 09: 52.04
Serve the MCA,MIC or the Gerakan right if they don’t get any post in the cabinet, even if they win. Let them feel what betrayal is.
I guess Khairy will soon be a vice president then.
It really sucks!!!
February 25th, 2008 at 09: 55.25
Problem arising with DAP and PKR is mostly because or Tian Chua.
He’s really a good for nothing and a trouble maker for the opposition.
February 25th, 2008 at 10: 04.37
You can’t deny the Barisan of 2/3 because nobody knows the truth.
Only a handful will know and only when they attend ceramahs by opposition. Maybe also to some who knows how to surf the net to seek truth. Others who are dumb, dumb will only rely on the newspaper or the electronic media. The media are the ones who are one sided and especially the TV3, they make me real sick!!!
Only miracles could save the opposition.
To those who are smart, get the hell out of Malaysia for the sake of our children and that’s for sure.
February 25th, 2008 at 10: 12.29
Just found something interesting.
Try google “Samy Vellu Birthday”
http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENXX246&q=samy+vellu+birthday&btnG=Google+Search
The first result will be from wikipedia
you will see
Samy Vellu — Date of Birth: June 20, 1936
When you click into the link you will see this
Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu, whose full name is Samy Vellu Sangalimuthu (Tamil: ???????? ?????????????) (born March 8, 1936), is the longest serving president of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) . He has held the position since 1979, for 10 consecutive terms.
So which is Samy vellu’s dob???Funny huh?
February 25th, 2008 at 10: 26.57
20/6/36 is the correct one; semi had the same day fixed with the previous Sultan of Selangor who’s birthday celebrated on the 8/3 every year. He fixed it so that he can enjoy a free holiday, must be.
As far as indian astrology is concern; 8 is not a lucky no for those who believe in it.
But semi is enjoying by the strength of his name. So the more u utter his name; the more positive vibration you are going to give him. Pls call him by any other name.
Again its for those who believe in science of astrology and numerology.
February 25th, 2008 at 10: 31.46
“Phantom voters still at large” - newkid
Oddly enough, all of them have one thing in common, their ‘No Siri’ is 1.
Also except for 2 of them, all are given ‘Saluran 1′
Does it means that these votes are sneaked into the ballot box before the poll opened to the public. Given that it is possible for EC to work in cahoot with BN candidates, it is not a problem for them to cast the phantom voters without a trace of wrong doings.
Maybe those who re familiar manning poll station before can give some lights here.
February 25th, 2008 at 10: 33.24
I don’t believe in astrology or name calling to give a person strenght.
To bring Samy down, just be united and counter his dirty tricks!
That’s it!!!!
February 25th, 2008 at 10: 43.29
“…most of whom are aligned to KJ who himself is running in Rembau.” Godfather.
The new ones are ALL aligned to KJ because he expressly wants to be the PM before 40. The older ones are compromised candidates, compromised in the sense that he cannot rally guage their loyalty, yet these are the candidates that can win the votes.
While that is totally expected, I really cannot reconciled the fact that KeAdilan, which is supposed to field candidates in Malay-majority with PAS, can’t deliver. As undergrad2 said, KeAdilan is in reality UMNO- splinter. Election is the acid-test and many are prone to change alignment midway.
It is very sad indeed. They have been reluctant to give way to DAP candidates at specific constituencies. I just hope their performance is better on polling day.
February 25th, 2008 at 10: 54.38
In order to have more DAP MPs and ADUNs in Penang,CLHS alumni should vote out all the BN candidates including KTK,THN and KKH.This is a timely call from here one of the many CLHS old boys.
February 25th, 2008 at 11: 09.36
“So Husam is not accountable to anybody but Tok Guru and Tok Guru doesn’t understand what Husam is doing,” Khairy said.
These statements are mirror image of the speaker. It must have being his self-reflective attitude of which his unconscious mind must have said it out loud.
So, it could be read as: “Pak Lah had run the state for 4 long years but did not know what was going on as he ‘privately empowered everything to his son-in-law. His son-in-law id not accountable to anybody but the sleeping beauty and the sleeping beauty doesn’t understand what the toy boy is doing.
http://maverickysm.blogspot.com/2008/02/khairys-re-interpretation-of-islamic.html
February 25th, 2008 at 11: 20.03
“….The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has said that none of his cabinet ministers except for his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Razak were guaranteed a cabinet position even if they won in the general election –…”
Pak Lah just talk big only lah!! Just like his promises in the 2004 elections especially on the corruption and the IPCMC. He does not have the guts to do what he threatens. Just “tunjuk”. If really that was his intention, all he has to do is to drop them from the elections. The fact that almost the entire Cabinet is standing for reelection, including geriatrics that has overstayed their welcome, clearly shows he is not in control at all. He does not have the guts to get rid of them and he is passing the buck to the voters hoping they will do the dirty job for him. Mark my words. After the elections and the old guards are re-elected, he will put his tail between his legs and meekly reappoint them and spin some crap about needing their experiences, guiding the young, developing the corridors etc. etc.
February 25th, 2008 at 11: 26.53
What a start to the GE,9-1 to BN without any votes cast yet prompting this remark ‘Why the opposition so careless to let Barisan Nepotism won without any fight?’ by BoycottLocalPapers.
But are you sure it is carelessness or MONEY POLITICS ie the opposition candidates have been bought out!!
February 25th, 2008 at 11: 43.17
A local political blog, Screenshots, edited by Jeff Ooi, reported that at a dinner on the eve of the Lunar New Year attended by Selangor Chief Minister Khir Toyo, a representative of the new owners of the Sun told staff that all criticism of Khir and his government had to stop, including instances of poor governance in Selangor State, the territory surrounding the Kuala Lumpur federal territory, and notably the suburbs of Petaling Jaya, Ampang Jaya and Subang Jaya.
The Sun’s deputy news editor and columnist R Nadeswaran told Asia Sentinel in a telephone interview: “No one is going to boss me around,” adding that as far as he knows there has been no change in editorial policy. However, he acknowledged that in a meeting with Khir, “accusations were thrown around” but declined to elaborate. He also said he has no plans to leave the paper.
http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1061&Itemid=31
February 25th, 2008 at 11: 43.47
Why I support the DAP party of the past?
We have three opposition parties, that mean we have three Oppositions leaders each has it own mindset, political agenda, opinion and vision. I find it difficult to comprehend how this mechanism of three leaders works for the multi-racial sociality (people) to agreed to focus of matter of people concerns.
Unfortunately, till today, the abv mechanism has not worked since then I cannot find an answers to abv it may not justify my vote for DAP party but
the idea of Penang as opposition state, I vote of DAP but i’m not from Penang.
Best of luck for your Penang campaign.
February 25th, 2008 at 11: 44.17
Don’t think Malays are happy with the mess created by BN.
Being politically aware and active…they will be the deciding factor whether BN are return to power.
February 25th, 2008 at 11: 46.11
According to Bernama, the Prime Minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, led the Barisan Nasional (BN) to a rousing start on the nomination day, Feb. 24.
That rousing start, according to Bernama was the coalition winning seven parliamentary and two state seats when nominations closed.
What Bernama didn’t do was to compare that with the 2004 nomination day when the BN won 17 parliamentary seats and 12 state assembly seats.