Vote for Change to ensure that Malaysia is United, Prosperous and Progressive
BY Dr Chen Man Hin (DAP Life Advisor)
IDENTITY CRISIS
It was clear that during the 50th Merdeka celebrations there was uncertainty and frustration among the people because they were unsure of their identity. Some were bumiputras, while others were non-bumiputras, Some were called ketuanan Melayu but others were not. They thought they were Bangsa Malaysia (Malaysian), but now they were told by UMNO that they do not accept Bangsa Malaysia.
The Federal Constitution clearly states that there is only one category of citizens. There is no mention of bumiputras or ketuanan melayu, which are actually inventions of UMNO.
Prime Minister in 2004 promised that all citizens in Malaysia are treated equally. He has not reinstated the Bangsa Malaysia status for all citizens.
VOTE FOR CHANGE. Vote for your birthright. Vote for political freedom, political equality and for BANGSA MALAYSIA.
ECONOMIC FREEDOM IS LACKING in Malaysia. It ranks 68 out of 157 countries in the world. Because of this, foreign investments into Malaysia are low compared with Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong. In a global world, liberalisation with a free market economy is important for the economy to progress.
The New Economic Policy has frightened investors from Europe and America. It is also the cause of slow economic growth. since its launching in 1971, the economy has fallen badly behind Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea.
Per capita income 2007
Malaysia US$ 6146 (IMF)
Singapore 34,152
Taiwan 16,246
Hong Kong 29,149
South Korea 19,624
The figures speak for themselves. It means that the Barisan has been telling one big lie to the people. Because of the NEP and corruption, Malaysia is way behind the four Asia dragons. Malaysia per capita income is one third that of a South Korea and one fifth that of a Singaporean.
Bear in mind that in 1970, Malaysia and Singapore started at about the same per capita income level. With the present economic progress in Malaysia, vision 2020 will remain a dream at the targeted date of 2020
VOTE FOR CHANGE FOR PROSPERITY!
There is no religious and cultural freedom.
The modern global world is moving towards religious and cultural freedom. We are a secular state but Barisan’s leaders like DPM Datuk Razak claims Malaysia is an Islamic state. It is therefore not surprising that although there is an inter-faith council, all religions are represented in the council, but not Islam. It is also shocking that the courts have made rulings which imply that syariah law supersedes the jurisdiction of civil law.
Prime Minister Dato Abdullah insists there is freedom of religion, but the syariah court determines otherwise, and refused an applicant to change her religion.
Cultural freedom is also lacking in education. Mother tongue schools are not given the same treatment as national schools. In a multicultural society, all cultures must be accorded just and equal treatment. in practice, the Barisan government gives miserly allocations to mother tongue schools.
VOTE FOR CHANGE. VOTE FOR RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL FREEDOM!.
RULE OF LAW HAS DETERIORATED UNDER THE BARISAN GOVERNMENT.
The shocking revelations of the Lingam Commission of Enquiry indicate that the integrity, credibility and independence of the judiciary have been comprised. The impression is given that judges can be bought and sold like chattels and goods in the market. it is quite evident that rule of law has been corrupted by wheeling and dealing in the courts.
Because the highest levels of justice have been corrupted, it is not surprising that it has a corrupting influence down the chain of administration of law and order.
This has set a bad example for the whole country resulting in a decline of morals and an increasing crime rate. Security has become a major problem, and the people are afraid for their lives and property.
VOTE FOR CHANGE TO HAVE RULE OF LAW, FREEDOM FROM THE THREAT OF INCREASING CRIME!
FREEDOM OF SPEECH CLAMPED DOWN BY BARISAN
Contrary to world trends towards more democracy, the Barisan government has suppressed press freedom more and more. under PM Abdullah, Malaysia’s World Press Freedom index slipped from 104 in 2003 to124 in 2007
Peaceful demos internationally accepted as human rights are outlawed in Malaysia.
Freedom of speech is banned in colleges and universities
This is a regressive law and resembles the harsh ban on free speech in communist countries, and causes them to fall behind in economic development.
Countries like Finland and Norway with free speech, the students and people are inspired with creativity and innovations. they are top countries with the highest per capita incomes and great competiveness.
Reject the backward Barisan’s policies of the communist era.
VOTE FOR CHANGE. VOTE FOR FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ASSEMBLY
CORRUPTION AND CRONYISM HAVE MARGINALISED THE AVERAGE MALAY, CHINESE AND INDIAN AND MADE THEM POOR
Corruption is a cancer eating into the political, economic and social development. Transparency International states that the corruption perception index of Malaysia in 2007 ranked 43 out of 163 countries, far behind Singapore, Denmark, New Zealand.
It is widespread and rampant, every department is affected.
Government contracts are never on open tender but are given to cronies and well connected personalities.
The NEP has legalised corruption. The 30% quota has been used to enrich Umnoputras and cronies. APs for privileged and connected UMNO leaders have made them millionaires overnight.
Unfortunately, poor Malays continue to be poor and they have been marginalised
The average Malaysian whether Malays, Chinese or Indians or indigenous natives has been marginalised.
The 9th Malaysia plan figures show that the average household income per month was
Malay household RM 2711 or RM 540 per person
( 5 persons)
Indian household 3455 or 659 per person
Chinese household 4437 or 880 per person
According to economists, the poverty line for Malaysia is RM 1200 per person. The figures above indicate that the average Malaysian whether Malay, Indian or Chinese is all living below the poverty line
PM Dato Abdullah boasts that the poverty rate has been reduced to 6%, but the average household income statistics indicate that the average Malaysian has been marginalised.!
VOTE FOR CHANGE. VOTE FOR A CLEAN, HONEST AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT
February 27th, 2008 at 19: 42.22
Yes, reading the Barang Naik manifesto makes one think that the BN leadership is living in a totally different world from the rest of the people. Peace, security, advancement - these are distant dreams for the majority of the people. Instead we have unsolved crimes, degradation of real incomes, theft of public funds, and the subordination of the judiciary to the executive.
The last 4 years under Badawi has been a blur to many people, and income disparities have widened. UMNO Youth executive committee members drive Bentleys and take holidays in Europe and Australia. What do they know about poverty ? MCA has a crook standing in Gopeng - and this guy has a file that is so thick with the authorities that he will, if elected, remain subservient to UMNO.
February 27th, 2008 at 20: 00.00
My 6 year old son once asked me, “Dad, I heard the word Bumiputra from my friend in school to-day. What is the meaning of Bumiputra?” I hesitated and then answered ,”It means Son of the Soil” Dad, “I am a Malaysian. I was born here. Am I a Bumiputra?”
I couldn’t answer him this time.
February 27th, 2008 at 20: 14.59
Watch this again! UMO and its cronies are dead meat!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taVW8Kv2HcQ
February 27th, 2008 at 20: 30.42
The poster for Barisan Rakyat as published in RPK’s MT website looks great and patriotic enough for sure. Perhaps also that one of the manifesto of the Barisan Rakyat is to establish a “Bangsa Malaysia†which the BN never dare to declare all this while due to unknown reasons.
This will be a good point to tap on actually. In addition, the Barisan Rakyat for sure should can get good support this time round especially from the Indian and Christian communities who’ve not been in the good books of the government lately due to the following :
Indian Community - Being marginalised in various aspects as compared to their Bumiputera counterparts, from education, getting jobs at public service, deprived business opportunities and many still living in poverty that resulted in some of them turning to crime and becoming a public menace. The recent Hindraf rally speaks for itself.
Christian communities - Dissatisfaction among Christians towards the government have been known due the following facts :
i) Banning the import of bibles from overseas and prohibiting the printing rights of bibles in Bahasa Malaysia
ii)Restriction and many red tapes enforced for the building of churches, that resulted in many churches without any choice but to have their services in shop houses instead. In Terengganu for example, there is no Catholic church buildings or even Protestant ones, like the ones you can find here in KL but ironnically this is not the case in Kelantan under the PAS led government.
iii) The issue on the use of the word ‘Allah’ recently, that created a threat to most BM speaking christians here and also almost resulted in the Catholic newspaper “Herald†license to operate not being extended.
iv) Unfair court decisions when it comes to conversion of religion.
v) Body snatching and even snatching of christian educational materials from local bookstores on the pretext that these materials are a threat to national security it seems as they can create confusion among the Muslim community (please la… )
Therefore, reach out to this group of people as the factors above are good enough for these group of voters (who’re now on the fence perhaps)to swing to the oppostion party easily. This will ensure the opposition gaining the extra crucial votes as these communities form the ‘balancing figures’ of the votes that may decide a party winning or losing.
February 27th, 2008 at 20: 46.15
Dear Mr DAP life advisor,
I am glad that without fail you have continue to voice your deep-rooted sentiment of the Malaysian affairs. The issues raised were clear and comprehensive.
Yes, Vote for change.
February 27th, 2008 at 20: 50.43
Even if BN is denied 2/3 majority, corruption will still be rampant.
I think a comfortable seats in Parliament should be around 55:45 (BN:Opposition)
February 27th, 2008 at 21: 03.58
“Yes, reading the Barang Naik manifesto makes one think that the BN leadership is living in a totally different world from the rest of the people.’ Godfather
Indeed they are!
They live their lives insulated from the pains and sufferings of the very people they have been elected to represent - the typical life style of the corrupt and the unconscionable. Should the prices of essential commodities rise four-fold tomorrow do you think it has any impact on their life style? Zilch!
February 27th, 2008 at 21: 10.52
I was reading the letter from readers in Malaysiakini titled
“Don’t license BN to rob” dated feb27,2008
http://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/78772
One part particularly concerned me is this extract:
“…Even the approved permits (APs) for the importing of turkeys last Christmas were given to bumiputera companies. Since when was Umno so concerned about Christmas? Open your eyes and see who the import permits for the importing of mandarin oranges for the Chinese New Year were given to. Are there no credible Chinese businessmen in Malaysia? Has Ong Ka Ting or Lim Keng Yaik uttered a single word of protest? I dare not dream of it.”
The mandarin orange he refers is recently or the one happened many yrs ago? Can anyone shed some lights on this?
February 27th, 2008 at 21: 14.57
I think it is safe to say , all genuine visitors to your blog will be voting for change. I am not sure if my friend who was at Guan Eng’s ceramah last night heard the right thing but apparently even he acknowledged the opposition will not be able to deny BN the 2/3 majority. That will be a great disppointment and whatever change we hope to see will not take place. Well, who knows , some miracle may yet materialise, come March 8th.
February 27th, 2008 at 21: 43.46
honestly, any non-malay who votes for BN must be insane in light of all the sh-t happening in the country as elaborated by dr chen and many others. mca members are just running dogs for BN.
February 27th, 2008 at 21: 55.08
Loyal Malaysian let all of us keep our fingers cross! denying 2/3 will be a great achievement to move on. I really hope Barisan Rakyat will do it. GO and all your friends, relatives, whoever you know vote out BN!
February 27th, 2008 at 22: 04.25
Fact:Base on annual Per capita income 2007 In Asia, Msia is also behind Japan,Macau, Brunei, and the China cities, Shanghai, Beijing Guangzhou n Shenzhe.
Surely, more Asia countries / cities will join this list by 2020 if Msia continued to be ruled by this Bullshit n Nonsense group
February 27th, 2008 at 22: 04.52
If only all non-bumis think the same way, the coming GE will mark the end of BN’s reign of terror!
February 27th, 2008 at 22: 20.27
To those who support & vote for bn
You are not only betraying this country but also committed a grave sin against your descendents & their descendents in the long haul. The almost irreversible harm against future generations will also set this country back many decades to recover. You may get immediate gains from the foolish acts (however illogical) but you will bear the fatal consequences for a long long time.
Pls consider these words of warning.
February 27th, 2008 at 22: 33.13
Yes, denying BN of 2/3 majority is the opposition’s target & our resposibility. Our future depends on it.
While I am happy that the opposition parties have made a progress in ensuring 1 to 1 match in WM, I’m really disappointed that in Sarawak, Dominique Ng of PKR & Wong Ho Leng of DAP are still fighting against each other in Newspaper everyday. What a Shame! Ng called on DAP to withdraw in Stampin & Wong is calling for DAP to stand in Padungan for State election which is still very far away. How to beat BN like this? Can’t the national leaders do something? At least keep their mouths shut for the time being & concentrate in the GE.
February 27th, 2008 at 22: 49.38
DAP has been receiving much positive reviews on Malaysiakini.
I advise DAP not be over-confident or become complacent simply because there are “full house”, “thunderous applause” and “concert-like atmosphere” in these ceramahs.
Do not rest until polling day. Chinese voters may come to your ceramah and cheer for you and donate to you, but they might still vote the damn Dacing on election day, especially for the state seats.
Sabah electorate are being neglected. Hardly any DAP activity.
Why?
The Great Malaysian Crab Metaphor: http://unwantedcitizen.blogspot.com/2008/02/overheard-racist-but-true-malaysian.html
February 27th, 2008 at 22: 50.52
YB Lim, BN ads in TV with this slogan “vote for malaysia” /”undilah untuk malaysia” is very misleading to voters.
BN is just a political party ally, they are not representing Malaysia at this election stage.
Can DAP lodge a formal complaint with SPR and also United Nations for BN one side tilted campaign?
February 27th, 2008 at 23: 00.19
DAP is a multi-racial party. Over the years, DAP has fought for all races. But why DAP only choose to contest in Chinese Majoriy areas & in Sarawak with only Chinese candidates?
PKR is giving it a good try this time in Sarawak. At least PKR contest in Malay majority seats with Chinese candidates. Good try.
February 27th, 2008 at 23: 03.25
Out going DUN 21 CHEMPAKA Mad Aris protested on being dropped this time,supporters refuse helping new UMNO contestant campaign,as NAJIS says BN is ” united”.
February 27th, 2008 at 23: 15.02
Although DAP is multi-racial party, but its image as a Chinese based party was molded long time ago. PKR as a new party does not has historical burden and can start fresh as a multi-racial party led by a Malay and accepted by various races.
Dual party system only can really exist in Malaysia with opposition frond led by a Malay like Anwar.
February 27th, 2008 at 23: 32.21
our PM are shameless, selfish, literally wolf in sheep skin, for fifty years they lied and is still lying to us in the age of internet and mobile phones. he and his elite club members are in different league now, perhaps yachting and philharmonic orchestration may interest them. They go around in tuxedo and clubbing up town while you brag about where to get best roti canai.
So are his cronies, but one thing for sure, There is disparity in their club, those who have a dynasty line and those who don’t.
They is also those who are new faces in the club but not knowing they are called in just to make up the quantum.
Just think again, what is so damn special about you that they allowed you to joined their club, play ball with them,,huh i am not too sure about that you find out soon enough.
And for those who have a friend being called in to join in their club , your friend just enroll to have a chance of a life time, and be part of a disintegrating club and be the one to be blamed. Hey don’t you know the tin has run out, let those fools get the tailings for us and dump the bloody mine and those fools on your way out.
joined into their club, think again , you are too late, it is a sunset club now, they is no more doe, the golden chersonese is no more golden , the old trick cannot be use anymore , it is an internet world , wireless communication , the people are netizens.
you dont have to tell me what is best and what is good , my son can tell me that.
You will be remember as the stupid fool who thought those type of club can help you be what you want to be and help other people-ah , you have been conned and blinded by nobody but your own ego, wake up my fellow malayan.
Their system is matured under their hand, you are allowed to join but you cannot do anything but to serve not the people but your club masters to achieve their agenda.
Get out before it too late , your son will not forgive you.
But you can still vote for the opposition, your conscience will forgive you.
Vote like all malaysian , deny them the 2/3 majority, and it is just the begining.
February 27th, 2008 at 23: 45.22
Lets make the 51st Merdeka become the beginning of ‘Malaysian First’ Independence day until end of the world.
February 27th, 2008 at 23: 46.08
Vote wisely…Vote for change…Vote for a better tomorrow…Vote for our children’s future…Vote to beny BN two third majority…Vote to smash OMNO political haegamony.
VOTE OPPOSITION this coming 8the March 2008 GE.
Enough is enough…after 50 years of rotten gorvenance…brain drain…racial based policies and inequality.
This is the time to vote OPPOSITION for fresdom, justice, equality for all Malaysians.
February 27th, 2008 at 23: 53.17
Very meaningful post. Made really sad for our children.
Wise Voter: My 6 year old son once asked me, “Dad, I heard the word Bumiputra from my friend in school to-day. What is the meaning of Bumiputra?†I hesitated and then answered ,â€It means Son of the Soil†Dad, “I am a Malaysian. I was born here. Am I a Bumiputra?â€
I couldn’t answer him this time.
“I’m a Malaysian but I’m afraid they won’t let me be one”. Sad…
February 27th, 2008 at 23: 56.47
I keep reading about calling for volunteers to be polling and counting agents as well as doing other works on behalf of DAP during election. While it is a noble cause for those who are willing and able to do, I think it is time DAP seriously look at building up its war chest so that the party can really finance its operations. Depending on volunteers is so piece meal and unpredictable. We need to pay party workers no matter how unpleasant I feel when writing this. DAP must campaign for donation and contribution throughout the year to build up its financial strength for the future. To ask for donation and contribution just before or during the election is a little too late. DAP must build up its financial strength so that when next election come along, the party will have the financial resource to organise and pay party workers to carry out the job. It is time to change the party organisation and management. The PJ DAP headquarter has remained unchanged since in the 1970s. To change, we need money to make it happens. We must make DAP the party of choice of the young, encourage as many young people as possible to join the party and during non election time organise political awareness courses and other activities for them to mingle. The party must have medium and long term strategic goals. It must harbour ambition to govern this country someday.
February 27th, 2008 at 23: 57.33
I’m sad to think that after this election, BN will still have it’s 2/3 majority. It’ll take all 2nd. class Malaysians’ votes to deny BN that. But the majority of Malays will never vote for the opposition. Especially in Sarawak, no way. They think the BN is everything, the defender of the rights. The only hope is that the non-Malays all vote for opposition. If not, they’re $#^&%&2 I’m speechless.
February 27th, 2008 at 23: 58.46
Malaysia is saddled with illnesses.The best approach we can take is to vote in strong opposition parties in this 12th GE.
Malaysia needs your vote, Malaysian.Teach BN a lesson so that it will do soul-searching after the GE.
If BN is denied two-thirds majority in the Parliament, it is predicted that more changes will take place.
All the electors wake up, vote for change.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 06.48
“Depending on volunteers is so piece meal and unpredictable.” limkamput
After having pledged limb and money for the cause, it is so limkamput….! To critize the DAP war machine in such a naive fashion.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 11.14
I once worked along a river in seremban, beside the river is the railway station, it is still there.
An beside the station are godowns used previously by HArrison and Crosfield.
Just at a road junction there was our smelly black house owned by Lee Rubber.
This place is just about where it was once a busy depot, bustling with life and activity.
Well , sorrylah it is gone.
And so is the community that reside by the river, incidentally a KTMB worker quarters commonly referred as coolie quarters a name left by the malayan days.
Ever since we have railways, we have KTMB coolie quarters, it was around 1996 and i like to share our malayan ways with some of you who may be too preoccupied and moved by our newspaper headlines, ..believe me they still used buckets system there.
And when I saw the big sign boards along the toll hiways, space what what..angkasawan. I read ANGKASAWAN - NAH.
not enough to eat, not even enough to wear, want to talk about angka-angka-nah. $999999999-nah and space technology.
Vote those swindlers out of the parlimen and out of the people’s face.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 13.29
Spread the word…..deny Bn 2/3 majority. Vote for Alternative and Peoples’ Voice in Parliament and in State Assemblies..
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 15.52
Please vote for DAP. It’s a shame that I won’t be able to vote since I’m still in UK. Otherwise, I would certainly vote for DAP in Klang.
Hopefully, we can deny BN’s two-thirds majority this time, and topple them next time.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 17.10
DAP and all the other opposition parties….GALVANISE yourselves…be EFFECTIVE..and you WILL have a lot more support..later all of you shud be under a single umbrella party..Barisan Rakyat…BR…spread this as soon as possible..
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 18.33
Limkamput:
“DAP must campaign for donation and contribution throughout the year to build up its financial strength for the future. To ask for donation and contribution just before or during the election is a little too late. ”
Unfortunately we don’t have the luxury of time here and now to dwell on such issues.
There is only a small window and there is an urgent need for funds and volunteers especially from among those who are unable to contribute financially. They owe it to the party they say they believe in to lead this country, to come out and help as volunteers. Fortunately the time allowed for campagining is short. If you mean what you say you could take leave from work to travel to places where the Party needs you. If you are retired you could ask God for leave.
Now is the time to match words with action.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 19.21
Lee Wang Yen..get in touch with all ur frens who r still back here in M’sia….tell them to vote for DAP or other non-BN parties..
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 22.51
We want to have a stronger alternative voice in both the Houses…so that those in power wud hesitste to abuse power…we are certainly NOT anti our own beloved country…we want a bettter malaysia for all malaysians…
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 23.19
Yes, I’ll try my best. But I think we should keep a distance from PAS.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 23.46
“Please vote for DAP. It’s a shame that I won’t be able to vote since I’m still in UK. Otherwise, I would certainly vote for DAP in Klang.” Lee Wang Yeng
You could make sure all family members including extended family members go out and cast that vote. Call them by phone to individually ask that they vote for the Opposition in constituencies where DAP is not contesting. Explain why.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 23.52
i just don’t get it with BN component parties!
here, parties like PKR, PAS are willing to accept all non-bumis malaysian as one as a true malaysian, and yet, those no bolas still stick and support BN UMNO, which still stand with their ketuanan concept! in the first place, this is what we non-bumis malaysian have been fighting for…
so it seem, those component leaders are more interested in protecting their own interest rather than the rakyat!
so wake-up BN component supporters, what do you want, another 50yrs to be sideline and be treated like a pariah…
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 26.05
“But I think we should keep a distance from PAS.” Lee Wang Yeng
That is not smart! Considering that there is in place an electoral strategy involving two other political parties i.e. PKR and PAS and DAP. A vote for PAS is a vote for the DAP.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 26.10
So I would say that, rather than giving 25 each to DAP, PKR, and PAS, we should try to give 37 to DAP, 37 to PKR, and 1 to PAS.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 27.36
Another BAD NEWS!
BARISAN NEPOTISM is leading by 12-1 now! Another PKR candidate gives up his seat. Why these people are so corrupt? It is so depressing to hear that BARISAN NAJIS is leading so far ahead.
Can legal action be taken against party traitors? These scums betray the trust given by their party members.
Can we have a law to prevent this kind of thing from happening? Or at least why don’t opposition parties like DAP and PKR have back up candidates. If the candidate does not show up on nomination day, then the back up candidate will take over?
How much BARISAN NAJIS paid these former PKR candidates?
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 29.15
Would you rather see a BN candidate win??
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 30.45
HEy guys…important thing is to deny BN 2/3 majority….DAP alone cant achieve that…have to rope in everyone..
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 31.52
“Another PKR candidate gives up his seat.”
Why am I not surprised??
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 32.57
I believe PKR candidates are being bought over by UMNO.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 33.33
Now is the time to match words with action. undergrad2
I am not sure you are directing at me. Anyway, if you care to read my posting in totality, I think I have alluded to the fact it is already too late. It is just my reflection of the party machinery and the campaigning that is going on now. I suddenly feel that the party machinery is so rudimentary.
Like many others, I think each of us will do whatever we can for this election. I am just looking into the future a bit, that is all. I never doubt others of their commitments to the cause. I wish others will do the same to me. Remember, I was the one who started to ask for donation in this blog on behalf of the party even before Sdr Kit put up his appeal.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 37.18
“Can legal action be taken against party traitors? These scums betray the trust given by their party members?”
Are you kiddin’?
They could cross the floor of Parliament anytime after they are elected - a betrayal of the constituents who put him or her in Parliament to represent them! At keast in this case they are declaring who they really are early in the process.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 37.25
THE OPPOSITION PARTIES SERIOUSLY NEED TELEVISION STATIONS!!!! INTERNET ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH!
BARISAN NAJIS as always is misusing RTM & other TV stations to tell lies during election. Ignorant folks can easily be brainwashed.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 39.12
If forced to choose between BN and PAS, I would choose the former, because it is a lesser evil.
PAS’ religious agenda make it a strange bed-fellow with DAP’s ‘Malaysians First’ and PKR’s ideology of ‘justice and egalitarianism’. I’m afraid any association with PAS will be detrimental to DAP itself. We should encourage people to give more support to DAP and PKR to deny BN’s majority, rather than spreading out the support between DAP, PKR and PAS.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 40.35
“Remember, I was the one who started to ask for donation in this blog on behalf of the party even before Sdr Kit put up his appeal.” lilmkamput
Which is the reason why you should be putting your shoulders to the wheel of ‘change’ and help DAP overcome its uphill task.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 44.49
“If forced to choose between BN and PAS, I would choose the former, because it is a lesser evil.” Lee Wang Yen
It is not hard to understand the sentiment. But it is harder to understand why you fail to recognize the fact that PAS will never come close to form a bloc in our federal Parliament, and a vote for PAS where DAP is not contesting would help strengthen the voice of the Opposition!
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 46.12
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February 28th, 2008 at 00: 49.34
Malay votes are being split 3-ways in ways they have never been before. I sense that the MCA has been losing their traditional base of supporters as many come to realize that this country is at a cross roads of history like it never was before - and I think they want to be a part of that history.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 52.32
Lee Wang Yen Says: I’m afraid any association with PAS will be detrimental to DAP itself.
1. May I know what is the significant difference between UMNO and PAS today?
2. As I see it, for the Non Malays to share power, the Malays must be divided right in the middle. And the only way to do it is to make PAS slightly stronger.
3. Between PKR and PAS, voting for PAS has greater possibility of dividing the Malays. Say what you like, PAS is definitely stronger than PKR.
4. Just look at BN, the only Malay party is UMNO. All the Non Malays component parties be they Chinese, Indians, Kadazan or others have more than one parties representing each community. What does that tell you? We must divide the Malays the way the Non Malays are divided. Not to vote for PAS to me is not a very smart move.
February 28th, 2008 at 00: 55.22
“I’m afraid any association with PAS will be detrimental to DAP itself. ”
A disgruntled Malay fast losing confidence in the UMNO leadership would vote for PAS or PKR. DAP is not an option for this type of voter motivated as he or she is more by race and religion then ideology.
Would you rather see his vote go to BN by putting a DAP candidate?
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 01.07
Lee, excuse me for saying so but you would not make a good politician. Limkamput would make for a better politician because most of the time he has both feet firmly on the ground.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 01.25
undergrad2, what about you, where do you put your shoulders? Still writing from the NY City. Everything is beautiful from the distance.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 05.51
…and limkamput, what did I say about Barack Obama?? I believe him to be the next U.S. President. I don’t trust Hilary because she is less than honest with her views and is too closely identified with special interest groups to be able to lay claim to ‘change’ from the old Washington politics which is what is needed.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 06.32
Can DAP and PKR merge? I am afraid that is not possible even though I would like to see them together without PAS. Furthermore, some or many PKR members cannot be trusted. They can easily be bought by UMNO.
Why don’t opposition parties in Malaysia (except PAS) merge? I know it is difficult because all party leaders should forget the ambition of becoming PM. Something need to be done to end BARISAN NAJIS regime. BARISAN NAJIS needs to be humiliated. After 50 years, they have become arrogants.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 08.23
Well, limkamput, send me a ticket and I’ll be back in Malaysia in a jiffy!
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 09.32
Another PKR candidate gives up.. and we still have people clamouring about a Barisan Rakyat. Let’s face it, amongst all the parties contesting in the elections, only the DAP has demonstrated the consistency and the history of being a truly Malaysian party. No one else. All other contests are in actuality a contest between the lesser of two evils, which at present are either PAS or PKR.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 11.19
come on undergrad2, i am sure you can afford, my friend. come back to the hot sun too.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 12.25
“Can DAP and PKR merge? I am afraid that is not possible even though I would like to see them together without PAS. Furthermore, some or many PKR members cannot be trusted. They can easily be bought by UMNO.”
It will take years if that is going to happen at all. PKR is all about Anwar Ibrahim and once he is gone the Party is also gone. PKR is a splinter group of UMNO, comprising of members who were left out to dry by their leaders and resentment has been simmering for a long while. Their loyalty has always been suspect and when one reads of defections and no-shows, no one should be surprised.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 13.25
BoycottLocalPapers, it is nothing to do with wanting to become PM. Tell me, what idealogical similarites are there between PKR and DAP?
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 16.09
“come on undergrad2, i am sure you can afford, my friend. come back to the hot sun too.” limkamput
I have secured my place in the sun.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 16.11
Lee Wang Yan, I believe you are one of those who holds very strong religious prejudice! And you are not about to change. and I would prefer you stop commenting at this site for the good of the OPPOSITION at this GE. Do take the trouble to listen the Mr. Hu of Kelantan about Non- Bumis’ experience in that state! You seem to be haunted by the same fear that you said Pas has got!!
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 16.24
“It will take years if that is going to happen at all. PKR is all about Anwar Ibrahim and once he is gone the Party is also gone. PKR is a splinter group of UMNO, comprising of members who were left out to dry by their leaders and resentment has been simmering for a long while. Their loyalty has always been suspect and when one reads of defections and no-shows, no one should be surprised.”
And undergrad2 has hit the nail right on the hand. Bravo! If it weren’t for the elections, I can list down all the reasons for my scorn of PKR, and why I dislike this whole talk of a Barisan Rakyat.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 17.59
Undergrad2, why suddenly about Obama? I did not say anything bad about Obama. I only said at that time that the nomination process was not over. I have no preference for either of them because I have no idea how they will perform. But one thing is sure - which potential president did not campaign on the basis of change. So far I only know Obama is a good orator. I am not sure whether he is a good thinker, worker and strategist. We shall see of course.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 18.42
I agree with you that I do not make a good politician. I’m simply someone attracted to DAP’s ‘Malaysians First’ ideology. As I see it, PAS does not share this ideology at all.
The most ideal situation would be:
2008
DAP - 37
PKR - 37
PAS - 1
2012/3
DAP - 60
PKR - 60
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 19.03
“Tell me, what idealogical similarites are there between PKR and DAP?”
Ideology is not what separates the two. In either casethere is no ideology which is what is hurting the race for control of Parliament!
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 29.08
undergrad2, you are wrong. The DAP has an idealogy, which everyone knows is the Malaysian Malaysia battlecry. Secular state and social democracy and everything like that. It has shown throughout its history, that it is consistent with that. Even PAS has an idealogy - Islamic state, theocratic government.. Well, I am strongly opposed to that, but hey it is an open ideology. But PKR? Well, sorry folks, nearly 10 years on and I’m still looking.
On the other hand, you are right, ideology is not what separates DAP and PKR. It’s so many other factors as well. Some personal. Some political. Oh well, come what may, let’s just vote for the Opposition on the 8th of March - whoever they may be. I just hope that if the 2/3rds majority is broken, it will remain broken.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 31.24
Does UMNO share DAP’s “Malaysians first� Strip the PKR naked, does it share DAP’s “Malaysians first�
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 33.10
By ideology I mean I do not read of an economic plan, or calls for a smaller or a bigger government, higher or lower taxes, plans of how to stop the faltering economy, or a free trade pact with countries in the region or of any foreign policy of how to handle regimes like Myanmar etc.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 33.12
mycroft Says: Oh well, come what may, let’s just vote for the Opposition on the 8th of March - whoever they may be. I just hope that if the 2/3rds majority is broken, it will remain broken.
Yes, no need to think long and wide now. This is the only thing we should be agreeing now.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 34.29
It seems to me that ‘Malaysians First’ and ‘justice and equality for all peoples’ are close enough for DAP and PKR to form an alliance.
BN pays lip service to racial equality. UMNO’s real agenda revolves around ketuanan Melayu. Meanwhile, PAS’ agenda is an Islamic theocracy. In a multi-racial and multi-religious nation, these agendas cannot be accepted.
I’m not opposed to PAS because I’m a non-Muslim. Nor is it because I have any prejudice against Islam. I’m opposed to PAS simply because it has an aspiration for an Islamic theocracy. In fact, I’ll oppose any attempt to set up a Christian theocracy in Malaysia although I’m a committed Christian. This is because any form of theocracy is not suitable for a multi-religious Malaysia. This has nothing to do with my personal religious views.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 35.30
What philosphies the DAP and PKR subscribe to that tie the two together? Some would say it is nothing more than personality cults.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 39.33
“I’m not opposed to PAS because I’m a non-Muslim. Nor is it because I have any prejudice against Islam. I’m opposed to PAS simply because it has an aspiration for an Islamic theocracy. ”
Really? I believe you are young and youth has a way of distorting our views more than we are willing to admit.
I do not think PAS leaders themselves believe that they could establish an Islamic state. They are a lot smarter than that!
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 44.27
If anybody so much as hint that Malaysia could one day be an Islamic state, that syariah law will oust civil law based on the English common law, he should have his head examined. There is no way this is going to happen in a country with a 40% non-Muslim population!
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 44.58
“Lee, excuse me for saying so but you would not make a good politician. Limkamput would make for a better politician because most of the time he has both feet firmly on the ground.” - undergrad2
What a compliment!
I agree, you may be right!
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 45.04
I do not think PAS leaders themselves believe that they could establish an Islamic state. They are a lot smarter than that! undergrad2
Hmmm, you quite smart. I think i can’t disagree with you. Need to go bed now. bye bye.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 45.42
::applauds Lee Wang Yen:: Bravo, Lee! At least about the theocratic state issue.
Anyway, undergrad2, honestly speaking, if based on economic platforms alone and from the manifestos of each party, I will not vote for any of them. But oh well, I guess in an election, you have to promise people bread and circuses. Unfortunately, in reality, bread and circuses make for very poor fiscal policy. Might win you votes, but if you try and practice that, you will end up with a huge deficit.
By the way, since you are in the US (or at least I hink you are) is Dubbya the most fiscally irresponsible President in memory? His policies of tax cuts, tax cuts, and spend spend spend.. mostly on military.. does make it seem to be that way. Kinda like the BN at times also with their spend spend spend budgets.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 46.05
Dear Lee Wang Yen, while everyone is entitled to his/her opinion, I would like to point you to an article on this subject that has been succinctly put together by Raja Petra: http://www.malaysia-today.net/2008/content/view/3220/84/.
Give the article a careful read, and also some moment of thought, and see if you can see the issue from a different angle.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 48.38
YB Lim
Our BN goverment useless and hopeless.They only take good care of their own family members. I believe after election, Pak Lah son in law sure will be appoint to be a minister as what our former PM Mahatir said Pak Lah know nothing, just follow his son in law instruction.It’s time for change on 8/3/08 In such good oppunity for all Malaysian to make a right choice to deny 2/3 majority. If we miss this time, i think no more hope in future.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 51.31
Maybe! Maybe we can argue that PAS leaders only pay lip service to the aspiration of a theocracy to woo religious Malays. Maybe we can argue that these leaders do not really have a desire to set a a theocracy because they know deep down in their heart that it can hardly realise.
But we’ve got to be careful with this kind of arguments. BN supporters can use exactly the same reasoning to argue that DAP only pays lip service to Malaysians First ideology to woo those who feel that they have been treated like second-class citizens, but deep down in their heart, they know that it is unlikely to do away with some sort of Malay and Islamic dominance, given the political realities in Malaysia. So DAP’s Malaysians First ideology is a lofty and unrealistic slogan that even DAP leaders do not believe in the bottom of their heart.
Of course, I do not accept the cluster of (projected BN) arguments presented in the second paragraph. For the same reason, I reject the cluster of arguments in the first paragraph.
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 53.17
undergrad2, why wouldn’t it be possible to establish an Islamic state here? All it needs is just a subservient and naive population and enough “loud” people to cow people into obedience. With due respect, we’ve lived long enough under Ketuanan Melayu, what is going to be the difference with Ketuanan Islam?
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 55.13
Jong,
Where have you been? I hear you paid a visit to old man EARNEST to update him on certain issues about re-generating organs!
February 28th, 2008 at 01: 59.52
Ah Beng: It doesn’t harm to vote for PAS since (1) there are no realistic chances of setting up a theocracy, and (2) these PAS leaders do not genuinely harbour this aspiration deep down in their hearts.
BN supporter: It’s pointless to vote for DAP despite their noble ‘Malaysians First’ slogan, since (1) there are no realistic chances of racial and religious equality in Malaysia, and (2) these DAP leaders do not genuinely harbour this aspiration or genuinely believe that this aspiration will realise.
February 28th, 2008 at 02: 05.37
A vote for PAS is what we could call a negative vote for BN since DAP is not in the equation.
February 28th, 2008 at 02: 06.30
Oops, sorry I’m multitasking on my pc.
Oh, that was old forgotten story. Now we are on “wind of change” , inspiration for change is NOW, feel it everywhere.
Like to share with you this oldie, sit back and relax but turn the volume on…
http://www.comedycourt.com.my/latesthits_04.html
(4 links)
February 28th, 2008 at 02: 12.30
I am not sure if my calculations are correct, but I reckon an Islamic state may not be possible because even if UMNO and PAS were to band together to try and push it through, it will never reach two thirds..
February 28th, 2008 at 02: 16.31
I oppose UMNO not because I oppose Malays but because I oppose racism. Should MCA be the ruling party who discriminates non-Chinese in Malaysia, I will oppose MCA too.
I oppose PAS not because I oppose Islam but because PAS wanted to enforce Sharia law that discriminates non-Muslims. Should a Buddhist or Hindu, etc party wanted to turn Malaysia into a Buddhist country etc, I will oppose this Buddhist, Hindu, etc party the way I oppose PAS.
That is why when Anwar Ibrahim who is a Malay formerly from ABIM talked about justice for all Malaysian irregardless of race, his speech became music to my ears as I support political parties that is not race based. I hope more and more Malay become like Anwar Ibrahim in the future or better.
Race or religion based politics should have no place for multi-ethnic Malaysia. We should have political parties that champion Malaysia for Malaysians.
By the way, is it true that Dr Mahathir admitted that he had wronged Anwar Ibrahim?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=COm3D6FDmwY
If that is true, then it is great that he finally repented.
February 28th, 2008 at 02: 21.21
And the bloggers say..
Pakla lala laa, Pakla lala laa, jangan cabar kami
Enough is enough, we will vote ‘Barisan Rakyat’
Selamat lamat , so at last you’re leaving…
February 28th, 2008 at 02: 30.15
Sorry folks to disrupt your debate. I hope you all understand that it cost money and YB Kit has to pay for it, while we are visiting this blog and writting long comments and argueing using up a lot of bandwidth.
Just to report the ground situation here in Penang. The past few days I had spoken to a few people and had just return from the PKR ceramah.
All the people that I had spoken too are Chinese, has yet to approach the Indians and Malays.
Following are their views:
1) Penang Chinese kay boh (CHICKEN). Afraid of change.
2) Family members are split on who to vote. Older members are still incline towards state for bn and parliament for opposition.
3) One Chinese does not like DAP and prefer PKR but he is voting at Bukit Glugor where DAP Karpal is standing. I had to convince him for more than twenty minutes that now is the time for change. Whether he will vote for change we will never know.
4) Funny thing is, quite a few agree with me that Penang Chinese have not wake up yet and they are still taking their chances with mca or gerakan.
5) Some are still undecided.
6) An old lady (staunch bn supporter) told me she argue with her family members who keep asking her to vote for the opposition. She said that they keep telling her about corruption which she said it happens to whoever rule this country.
But I explain to her that the corruption which we are talking about is not one zero, two zeros or even three zeros but more than six zeros. This is not the coffee money type of corruption but the corruption that can bankrupt our country. I told her to go back and think about it.
7)One of my old friend give me a call after receiving my sms text messages. She ask me who to vote because DAP is not running at her constituency. I told her just cross anyone except the dacing and told her to say the same should others ask her.
Now on the PKR ceramah. (Bayan Baru area) This is my first time attending PKR ceramah.
Observation:
1) Poor turn out, about 100 odd people. Maybe due to rain, which started pouring around 8:30pm
2) Soft spoken candidates, have no oomhs and power.
3) Speaker system not powerful.
4) Weak subject topics.
5) Free disc.
6) No request for donations but appeal for volunteers.
7) Invited guest speaker from DAP, Jeff Ooi. Poor Jeff, after three days, he lost his voice. But he is still the star of the night.
Will update as I gather more the next few days.
50 years is ENOUGH
Vote For A Change
Vote For Any Opposition
Give Them A Chance To Change For A Better Malaysia
Remember bn Is A Useless Grouping Of Self Serving, Corrupt, Dictator, Power Crazy, Racist, Kris waving, etc, etc type of parties.
February 28th, 2008 at 02: 47.16
Malaysian ppl should wake up from the bullshit given by BN.If we give mandate to BN again,finish lah Malaysia.More and more people jobless.No mere investor will invest here because of Rafidah Aziz ask for share from foreigner inveator for bumiputra, where got such stupid investor buta buta give share to Malay,they rather invest in others coutry such as Vietnam,Thailand Indonesia.If our country still lead by same goverment, many country in Asian will over take our country especially economic growth.
February 28th, 2008 at 02: 58.02
Historians who are going to write the history Malaysia for this period of time will no doubt find Dr. Chen’s statement extremely accurate in describing the true condition of the country.
I would like to challenge members of MCA, Gerakan, SUPP and supporters of BN to deny any part the statement made by Dr. Chen. You must be a lunatic or a running dog of BN to deny the facts as elaborated by DR. Chen.
To members and supporters of MCA, Gerakan, SUPP and MIC, your descendents will be ashamed of you.
February 28th, 2008 at 03: 15.09
I must admit, for the past few elections, I’ve always being wary of PAS. But then again I don’t have to choose between UMNO and PAS because my constituency is always DAP vs MCA. So easy to choose.
But for those who are faced with this situation UMNO vs PAS, I say choose PAS. Why? For years we have been misled by bn-media.. all out to scare us about PAS. The bn-media has been playing on our sentiment all along… leading us to perceive PAS as Islamic extremist and so on.
I spoke to a few of my Malaysian Chinese friends from Kelantan and Terengganu now residing in KL. All concurred that under PAS leadership, things get done much better and faster. No need to bribe. Our religion, our lifestyle remains almost the same (except no gambling). The only thing lacking is federal funds are not distributed to them by bn for development. So obvious bn wants everyone to believe PAS cannot serve the people effectively. However, with limited funds, PAS still manage to serve the state well.. i.e. no discrimination against non-muslim.
bn.. pooi.. corruption, corruption and more corruption to get things done. I say remove the root cause.. corruption and we should have a better Malaysia.
Frankly, I am now a believer that PAS is not the threat but BN is. And Harimau thanks for sharing the link.
The leadership in DAP knows what they are doing when they talk to PAS and PKR. DAP will not compromise on the Malaysia for Malaysian concept. DAP has always champion this since inception and forever will be.
Voters, the choice is yours. Use it wisely. For me it has always been DAP. Vote Barisan Rakyat to form the government. Let DAP show how best to serve us Malaysians.
February 28th, 2008 at 03: 27.31
Malaysiakini has this scary video of an Indian guy who wsa beaten up by Mat Rempit. The title of the video is :
‘I was assaulted by mat rempit in BN shirts’
http://youtube.com/watch?v=viEAacSrYnI
The guy is an Indian Muslim. Did the Mat Rempits think that he is a Hindu?
We should be very careful during election time. Be wary of Mat rempits!
I heard Kera Jantan supports these Mat Rempits.
February 28th, 2008 at 03: 52.34
“A Dynamic Malaysia “… a better future…
DAP champion a multi-racial society.
” Barisan Rakyat ” stand together, hand in hand,
>> Malays, Chinese and Indians ,Babas, Pribumi,
all Sarawakians ,Iban,Bidayu,Murut,Melanau,
>>> Kelabit, Kayan, Penan,
.. all Sabahans , Kandazan dusun …….!
It has field 30 Indian Candiadates.
Many professionals have joined the DAP throughout Malaysia, Sabah & Sarawak.
It is a vibrant and multi-ethnic party.
Syabas. Barisan Rakyat.
February 28th, 2008 at 04: 12.22
can someone get Namewee to write a song about justice, integrity, respect, fairness, kindness, prosperity and encourage everyone to vote in the election. I think it will be a very good publicity. Whether it is for BN or Opposition, it is irrelevant, it is the quality that we are looking for.
For unity and prosperity for all.
February 28th, 2008 at 05: 46.23
“Remember, I was the one who started to ask for donation in this blog on behalf of the party even before Sdr Kit put up his appeal.” limkamput
You were asked to volunteer and to put your money where your mouth is earlier. But you said you could not volunteer your services for reason or reasons that you could not say! What was that all about??
Is that because your name is more towards a name like Mat Himpit b. Mat Derus and nothing that sounds even remotely like Lim Kam Put? You’re a fraud!
February 28th, 2008 at 07: 04.09
That’s nothing new!
February 28th, 2008 at 07: 26.59
Guys,
While many here would vote for opposition for parliamentary seats, we need to convince more of us to also vote for opposition in state seats.
February 28th, 2008 at 07: 36.55
How could you have a democratic election when there is no freedom of media and speech….and the constant threat of 513???
February 28th, 2008 at 08: 17.29
Dr. Chen starting talking about issues and then he fell back on DAP party lines of talking change. I still think DAP slogan does not reflect the mood of people.
What voters feel is that things are not fine. They have always known that things was not what it was suppose to be but acceptable. In other words, voters, who have always known it, that the BN formula has a limited lifespan. What they are sensing is that BN formula should change now i.e. before its too late. The problem with Badawi administration is that in large part the formula remain the same, just need tweaking which is what voters think is not the problem.
On the surface, Badawi promises does not seem very different than what most voters want but in reality his vision and that of voters especially of the urban ones is very different. He is not worried because the rural folks still have not caught up with the sense of change the urban folks have. He is a PM for the rural people and likely make gains but he is clearly out of touch with urban reality.
February 28th, 2008 at 08: 39.02
Come2Papa Says: Is that because your name is more towards a name like Mat Himpit b. Mat Derus and nothing that sounds even remotely like Lim Kam Put? You’re a fraud!
YOu have no standard. YOU change your handle again. I am 100% confident you are one of these, darkhorse, colonel, or bodo, or godamn singh. Now this is called SPINELESS FRAUD. I DON’T REPORT OR ACCOUNT TO CHEATS COWARDS.
February 28th, 2008 at 08: 51.16
STAR online: Thursday February 28, 2008
“Najib: Give Barisan four years
PASIR MAS: Give Barisan Nasional four years to rule Kelantan and kick it out if it fails to deliver, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told the Kelantan people.”
Oh, NAjib, NAjib. Malaysia has given BN 50 long years….ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! BN can now go to hell together with all its coterie of UMNO, MCA, MIC bums! ALL 13 states must vote BN OUT!
February 28th, 2008 at 08: 52.12
Oops! To use NAjib’s words: “ALL 13 states must KICK BN OUT!
February 28th, 2008 at 08: 52.29
VOTE FOR CHANGE. Vote for your birthright. Vote for political freedom, political equality and for BANGSA MALAYSIA. - yes, we all were of immigrants forefathers, like in the USA therefore as in The Federal Constitution clearly states that there is only one category of citizens. we are Malaysians.
VOTE FOR CHANGE FOR PROSPERITY!
VOTE FOR CHANGE. VOTE FOR RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL FREEDOM!. - without religious freedom - we are might as well be atheists, having no beliefs. Hadhari suppressing other religions, even Islam. SCARY!!!
VOTE FOR CHANGE TO HAVE RULE OF LAW, FREEDOM FROM THE THREAT OF INCREASING CRIME! - since there is an increase anf not decrease when Badawi came to power, we should not assume things will change with another 5 years. Organised crime boss set free when police had evidence against him, and the investigating CID officer/s were incriminated. Dangerous times ahead, not seen even in TDM’s time.
VOTE FOR CHANGE. VOTE FOR FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ASSEMBLY - without these we are like zombies (walking dead) or might as well be. Society obeying the elite every command - sounds like what the ILUMINATI is doing in the US after 9/11.
VOTE FOR CHANGE. VOTE FOR A CLEAN, HONEST AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT - a leader who does clean his own house of greedy, corrupt members does not deserve any votes. POWER corrupts you know what ABSOLUTE POWER in the Parliament does - DENY BN 2/3 majority..
February 28th, 2008 at 09: 01.15
“Ah Beng: It doesn’t harm to vote for PAS since (1) there are no realistic chances of setting up a theocracy, and (2) these PAS leaders do not genuinely harbour this aspiration deep down in their hearts.
BN supporter: It’s pointless to vote for DAP despite their noble Malaysians First’ slogan, since (1) there are no realistic chances of racial and religious equality in Malaysia, and (2) these DAP leaders do not genuinely harbour this aspiration or genuinely believe that this aspiration will realise.“ Lee Wang Yen
Dear Lee Wang Yen, it looks like you still don’t get it. It is all about empowering the opposition parties; it is all about the need to increase the representation of opposition parties, be it in state seats or parliamentary seats.
Look at it this way, if the representation in the parliament is 95% (ruling coalition party) Vs 5% (opposition parties), do you think there can be an effective check and balance? However, don’t you think that it will be a very different scenario if the representation is, say, 70% (ruling coalition party) Vs 30% (opposition parties)? Can you see the difference?
Therefore, for all voters, if the opposition parties of your choice are not contesting in your constituencies, just cast your votes to any of the opposition party candidates, be it from DAP/PAS/PKR etc. Remember, the objective is to empower the opposition parties, so it should not matter which opposition party candidate you vote for.
February 28th, 2008 at 09: 08.53
iam sorry to interrupt,with the pace of ceramahs and the ongoing activity by opposition.It seems that DAP fails to reach out especially to the Malays whom i felt still will strongly support UMNO.
February 28th, 2008 at 09: 21.58
‘He is not worried because the rural folks still have not caught up with the sense of change the urban folks have.He is PM for the rural people…….’.Bigjoe.
PM for the rural people is still PM of Malaysia.That’s good enough for him.Remember the determining votes come from the Malay heartland and if you say he directs his attention to that area then one must give him the credit that he knows what he is doing.
Just take a look at Bush’s performance.How did such an a…..e got a second term in spite of the fact that two of America’s great newspapers New York Times and Washing Post are rooting for John Kerry? That is because Karl Rove his campaign chief knows exactly what he is doing- he goes for America’s heartland the Christian Conservatives and Bush won handsomeely.
February 28th, 2008 at 09: 38.12
Come2papa,
You should learn to respect a person’s choice to privacy and not question a his/her right to a decision. Just ask yourself what you have to offer.
Yes it was limkamput who first suggested we donate to DAP on this blog and it was then that I decided to do my small part. Do I have to ’shout’ that I did so or how much I had donated? I also noticed the ‘amount donated’ was also being questioned by some and I think that was despicable act. I always believe no amount is ever too small. Just do your part and never question others.
Names mean nothing to us on blogs whether he is Ahmad, Saraswathy, Ah Beng or Marianne or even ‘colonel’, ‘darkhorse’ or ‘earnest dom’! So please don’t create issues! It’s their choice to an identification, never question that.
I suggest that you either contribute your piece or just read and remain silent. No one is going to call you a dumb if you have nothing to say. Infact that’s what I do most of the time, …read and absorb if it’s worth it.
February 28th, 2008 at 10: 36.27
What is the meaning of (Working Quietly. Effectively. For Results)???
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February 28th, 2008 at 10: 48.34
Samsu Sam loses his marbles:
Samy says, PKR thugs, why not DAP and Pas. Sin Chew newspaper says the crowd was around 3000, but Samy as usual in a confused could not have counted or assessed the number of people, he was in a state of shock, and says there were 600 t0 700, an illusion, as I told you earlier he is hallucinating or what.
They, the 3000, 600 or 700 carrying rocks and knives, rocks for what, to build him an altar as he is a Sami, and knives to kill the sacrificial goat - ha, ha, ha, all these time I thought Sami refers to some Hindu Gods but with knives and sacrifice, he is just a village deity. No offense to all Indians.
Finally he has something nice to say of Hindraf, those 3000, 600 or 700 are not from Hindraf but PKR. What graceful thoughts.
Liquor, two Tamil dailies, war, cut me, words uttered by him. I did say babbling, please help me to put it eloquently and I will do so.
Now back to basics, if there were thugs around carrying rocks and knives, the Police and FRU would have dealt with them. See the video, does it show any thugs. For MIC to use thugs, it is not new. Any meeting of Maika or Telecom shares issue, the MIC thugs are there to stifle them from asking questions. Some body jokingly said, MIC is a thug party led by a big thug, what can be done.
http://aarvidi.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/samy-pkr-samseng-behind-demos/
February 28th, 2008 at 10: 53.44
Dislodging Komala will be no walk in the park, although a local resident offers the view that Malays are “50-50? in their support and that Chinese voters are known to be pro-opposition.
‘Disregard rumour’
Komala discounted speculation that she will be booted out, expressing confidence that she will be able to retain the seat.
“We have the strongest support, not only from the Indian community, but from the Chinese and Malays as well,†she said after meeting with some 50 supporters near Taman Intan.
http://aarvidi.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/samy-vellu-mic-kapar-lunas/
Some obviously think otherwise. One resident said he is upset with Komala, claiming she has not visited Kapar even once following the 2004 elections to listen to the grouses of the residents.
“We have called her and sent text-messages and she has not replied even once,†he alleged.
Another resident echoed the comment, and added that it is high time the MIC is taught a lesson.
“Kena ajar diorang ni sikit bang, tak buat kerja. Harga barang naik, minyak naik, (We have to teach them a lesson, they don’t do their work; the price of goods and fuel has gone up),†he said, asking not to be named for ‘fear of getting into trouble’.
February 28th, 2008 at 10: 59.07
I am not only voting for change.
I am also printing out leaflets and dropping it into mailboxes in my neighbourhood.
We must fight these UMNO-BN crooks.
February 28th, 2008 at 11: 16.24
Hey DAP supporters !!!
You can keep on dreaming la…, no way the current set up of opposition front capable of winning 12th and future general elections !!!. You people are racist…you are good at sowing hatred towards bumitputra..You dont have the credibility to champion the Bangsa Malaysia Concept. Umno under BN is working very hard to strengthen the national type schools by attracting all students from different races and religions to be together in one school. You know, racial integration starts from young i.e during early educations. But you people are againts it. You will die for your chinese and tamil schools existence. If you are really Malaysian Malaysia champions, you should just happily agree to abolish racial based schools and let one day our children learning and playing together in one common national school..Dont you think when Ahmad, Ah Chong and Ramasamy after being together since school days one day will proudly acknowledge themselves as Bangsa Malaysia. But by separating them (because of your racist spirit), Malaysian will never be integrated and united. You have proven to all Malaysian that you are a racist party by hiding from your so called multi racial party.
Actually, Lim Kit Siang, Karpal Singh, Lim Guan Eng and many more jokers in DAP are only fighting for their own interest. To be popular and in the leading front…They are just complaining, complaining, complaning….and deceiving people. Look at your GE manifesto…! Not convincing at all…!!
Be realistic, be pragmatic, be progessive, be constructive and VOTE FOR BN !!! HIDUP UMNO….
February 28th, 2008 at 11: 24.45
This squabbles look and smell like some BN rat’s doing, come in to blog sites and cause trouble. Same like what khairy berukludin said he will do, so let’s just ignore this trouble causers and continue with our struggle to deny Barang Naik Regime their sacred 2/3 majority and even form a new BARISAN RAKYAT Government!
Rakyat of Malaysia! Let’s focus and make our commitment to Vote for Barisan Rakyat!
VOTE FOR DAP! VOTE FOR PKR! VOTE FOR PAS!
February 28th, 2008 at 11: 36.10
With all the goodies the UMNO led goverment is giving the LAZY Malays why should they vote for the opposition,After 9 NEPs and BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF RM given to them ,still they want more.
MIC MCA PPP GERAKAN YOU ARE THE REAL GROUP THAT SOULD BE BLAME FOR WHAT IS HAPPENING TODAY.WAKE UP VOTE DAP PKR PAS.
February 28th, 2008 at 12: 31.16
Hoi ! Rakyat Teraniaya !!
You are a loser, how could you call another human being Khairy Jamaludin as Khairy Berukludin. Are you blind !!? Beruk is ugly looks creature but cute and adorable….Khairy Jamaludin is a handsome and rich guy a rising star in political field. He is a very smart guy and full of ideas and energy to bring Malaysia to greater heights.
But you are a loser…..for allowing yourselves to be so negative towards others..Dont waste your time….
February 28th, 2008 at 12: 41.44
What “a-malaysian” said on 28.2.08 at 02:30.15 is correct, correct, correct!
DAP/PKR/PAS cannot win and BN cannot be defeated by having people just writing, arguing, and cursing here.
Action is on the ground and the mind-sets of people/voters have to be changed - people who kept voting for BN out of fear of change have to be encouraged and convinced to make an informed decision: vote FOR DAP/PKR/PAS for CHANGE and a better future.
Can we who commented here convince our cirlce of relatives and friends to go for CHANGE and vote FOR DAP/PKR/PAS?
February 28th, 2008 at 12: 44.50
Malays are lazy mainly because of UMNO.
Their defender are ‘playing’ with Malays emotional feelings and make them look BIG in their own small world which built by UMNO.
Through all those NEPs, how many Malays really benefitted from them ?
How many ‘cronies’ of UMNO taking from the shares ?
Hardly, a rightful percentage were given out to rightful Malays because UMNO have bigger plans to execute between their cronies.
Yet, in every corner of this country, we can see these cronies emerged as Orang Kaya Baru and show off their wealth.
Is this what Malays are seeking from UMNO ?
Wake up before your own generations eroding and your rich culture disappeared.
February 28th, 2008 at 13: 13.37
badak,
Like Chinese/Indian Malaysians, many Malays voted for BN and today many have woke up and have realised the rakyat have been conned the past 50 years. Your ‘one stroke sweep all’ comment that Malays are lazy is uncalled for, unnecessary and most unfair. Not all Malays are lazy and not all Chinese are hardworking either. Remember the ‘lazy’ running dogs in MCA, MIC and Gerakan?
I call on them to lay down their ‘arms’, withdraw and jump ship now if they have any self-worth or conscience left to just do it. No “ifs” no “buts” and save this nation from further rot, going bankrupt down the chute of doom!
Let’s go straight to the Polling Station on Sat 8 March 2008, give our precious votes to DAP, PKR and PAS and together change the government. Reject the BN/UMNO, enough of their lies for 50 years!
Taiwan did it, so did Australia and Pakistan. The ‘wind of change’ has landed on our shores, let’s show BN/UMNO what “People’s Power” is all about!
February 28th, 2008 at 13: 56.22
BN is the government even after the parliment is dissolved. All those silly medias be it newspapers or tvs are all meant to support BN, highlighting those big good lies and make them a big “FACT.”
And at the same time trying to project the oppositions as the party that want to tear Malaysia off. They don’t even have the balls to face opposition as a REAL man. BNs are cheaters and big fat liars, stealing from the folks and making the bank accounts bigger and bigger.
Besides, I think the ‘opposition’ shouldn’t be used to describe the non BN parties. It’s so bias and make up an image that these parties are bad and trying to pull down the current silly gov.
And today NST paper highlight that the silly bodowi said that the goven never lied about the subsidies, yeah he has left out the figure that subsidized their pockets. And FYI, do you believed
the so-called govern subsidized cooking oil really susidized by the govern? LIAR, they are subsidized by the oil palm plantation owners
which comes to a figure of close to few hundred millions per month. One owner told me that he loose a Benz every month because of this ruling. But do you think the Malaysia citizen drink to much of oil every month? The balance of course goes into their pocket.
The BN is a big fat liar!!
And by the way, I think MCA still have a great number of Chinese supporters. OKT says he defends the chinese society in whatever way he could, yeah he is a numb boy in the parliment when there are issues that involving the Chinese, this goes the same with MIC. Only the DAP make their voices out!
Those Chinese of you who is reading this, don’t regret it if you pass your vote to BN (MCA). Anything happens after election that disciminate you, don’t complain if OKT or his big liar people could not lend a helping hand.
February 28th, 2008 at 14: 00.21
Lets look at their scorecard since the last elections
Non admission of the Bangsa Malaysia concept
1) Corruption at its worst
2) More scandals…PKFZ, MAS, Tolls
3) Crime rate rampant…contrary to what they tell you!
4) Racial intolerance…closure of Hindu temples and removal of crosses from mission schools and renaming of churches
5) Racists leaders…kris waving and racial slurs
6) Non-independent judicial system
7) Twisting of statistical facts to suit personal agenda
9) and the list goes on…
Our children future and rights are being taken away right under our noses. Are we going to stand there with our hands in our pockets or are going to change things!
February 28th, 2008 at 14: 23.03
We all know that once in a few years we are given the opportunity to vote.
Why vote? It has no effect on the outcome.
One vote alone may not count but many votes together becomes a voice to be
reckoned with. Let your voice be heard.
This election, more so than others is a vital election because we are at a
cross roads. If we get it right we will prosper; if we get it wrong, we
will suffer as we have seen in our neighboring countries.
To help you decide please ponder these issues:
Do you think our politicians in power are corrupt?
Do you think our civil service is corrupt?
Do you think they are incompetent?
Do you think the people in power sets themselves above the law?
Do you think our leadership has lost its way?
Do you think we are getting more & more divided by race & religion?
Do you think we have a questionable justice system?
Do you think that they are wasting our wealth?
Do you think our children will suffer more?
Do you want to see change?
If you say yes to 3 or more of these issues, don’t you think we need
change? YOU CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN!!!
Just send this to 10 other relatives or friends and ask them to do the same
to 10 of their friends and so on. By so doing we are enlisting the power of
multilevel marketing. Yes the math works and it is awesome. By the 7th
level this message would reach 1,000,000 people. Yes we can make our vote
count! Better believe it!! We owe it to ourselves and to our children and
to their children.
Malaysia Boleh!
May the force be with you
February 28th, 2008 at 14: 36.52
If PAS wins many seats in this election they’ll certainly demand to contest in more constituencies in the coming election. We - supporters of DAP - would not want to contribute to the expansion of PAS.
If PAS loses terribly this time, PKR can then contest in more Malay constituencies next time.
We can still deny BN’s two-thirds majority if we try our best to put 37 candidates each from DAP and PKR into the parliament. (PAS has already got 1)
Winning for the sake of winning or for the sake of defeating BN at the expense of our ideology of Malaysians first should not be what we’re after. DAP should be different from those unprincipled leaders in MCA and Gerakan who are only interested in power and have no principles and ideology at all.
February 28th, 2008 at 14: 44.33
If Thailand can change govt without chaos, surely Malaysia can do the same.
No afraid of BN threat, if got any chaos, U know lah who started it. surely NOT the less powerful oppostions!
If opposition do win big, neither is there any reason for oppostion to start chaos.
February 28th, 2008 at 15: 06.57
“If PAS wins many seats in this election they’ll certainly demand to contest in more constituencies in the coming election. We - supporters of DAP - would not want to contribute to the expansion of PAS.
If PAS loses terribly this time, PKR can then contest in more Malay constituencies next time.
We can still deny BN’s two-thirds majority if we try our best to put 37 candidates each from DAP and PKR into the parliament. (PAS has already got 1)
Winning for the sake of winning or for the sake of defeating BN at the expense of our ideology of Malaysians first should not be what we’re after. DAP should be different from those unprincipled leaders in MCA and Gerakan who are only interested in power and have no principles and ideology at all.” Lee Wang Yen
If PAS loses terribly this time, do you think it willl come to an agreement with DAP and PKR not to contest against another in the next election?
We need to maximise the number of opposition representation, irrespective of party, to check on the ruling government. If voters only vote for opposition parties of their choice (and vote ruling coalition party if opposition parties of their choice are not available), then the number of seat that can be won by opposition parties as a whole will be imited and we are back to square one!
So, Lee, looks like you still don’t get it.
February 28th, 2008 at 15: 26.35
Time to vote for Jeff Ooi and the Opposition. Exercise your right now!!
TAK NAK TO PETROL INFLATION
TAK NAK TO UNBEARABLE EVERYTHING INFLATION
TAK NAK TO HIGH CRIME
TAK NAK TO LINGAM SCANDAL
TAK NAK TO CHUA SOI LEK SCANDAL
TAK NAK TO CORRUPTION
TAK NAK TO NEPOTISM
TAK NAK TO ………….
http://www.geocities.com/matterofchoice2008/My_page.html
We need the check and balance for good governance.
Please do your part. Please call upon all friends and relatives to vote for the Opposition.
We need to send the right candidates to parliment to voice up for us.
Penang and Jelutong voters, we need more supports to reject BN parasites going into the Parliment.
February 28th, 2008 at 15: 34.23
If PAS wins big, it will gain considerable bargaining chip in the next election.
If PKR wins big and PAS loses terribly, the former will gain significant bargaining chip over the latter to contest in Malay constituencies.
February 28th, 2008 at 15: 36.16
It seems like you equate ’seeing your point’ with ‘accepting your point’. One doesn’t have to agree with your point to understand it.
February 28th, 2008 at 15: 38.06
While most of those coment in this blog is vote against BN, the challege to vote against BN is far than reaching.
Majority of Malays still believed NEP can benefit them.
Majority of Chinese still look for a chinese assciation.
Majority of people have no access to internet or alternative source of information beside newspaper.
Majority of Malaysian were blindfolded with BN’s last minutes announcement of public fund allocation for election campaign
Some effort shall be focused to enlighten those hardcore MCA supporter.
February 28th, 2008 at 15: 55.36
Dear M’sian please read this: I am a 3rd generation born Malaysia Indian. I am in my 40’s, married with school going kids. Successful businessman with enough saving and wealth 4 my kids education and my old life. I have everything in life and don’t need to support any parties to earn my living.
I have never Voted in any general election even though I were eligible to vote in the last five (5) general elections. It’s going to change this coming 8th March 2008.
Me, my wife(never voted before), my family members(formerly voted for
Barisan Nasional), my friends(some have voted before and some never) and my staffs(never voted before-6 of them) will be VOTING and IT’S FOR THE OPPOSITIONS and NOT FOR BARISAN NASIONAL.
We decided to Vote for our children and the future generations to come. How about you? Just make it happen by joining us many others out there. Help make the changes by getting the others to join us. Please give a serious taught about what I have said.
Please tell others and convenience others in your circle to VOTE FOR OPPOSITIONS.
February 28th, 2008 at 15: 58.14
We all know the amount of awareness we have currently is something that we never had in the past. However what worries us most is corruption that could make candidates withdraw, excessive phantom votes, dubious postal votes and the condoning of SPR with all these malpractices.
As voters not only we vote for BR but also must ensure no cheating by BN at polling station.
February 28th, 2008 at 16: 14.10
“So, Lee, looks like you still don’t get it†- kcb. Frankly I also don’t get it!
The overwhelming majority of those opposed to BN’s policies – and to PAS’s theocracy - would take the position that if it were a straight contest between a BN and PAS candidate, they would support the latter.
The logic of it is based on three (3) premises: -
(1) First, no matter the support for PAS, it would not be able to form a government upon theocratic policies based on Malaysian multiracial composition and mainstream’s rejection of PAS in 2004 General Election; (2) second, a longer term enemy of an immediate enemy is a friend, at least temporarily to the extent the collaboration is necessary to rid and evict the immediate enemy; (3) third, after immediate enemy is rid of, then only proceed on how to neutralize the longer enemy.
Looking again at the premises.
It is not just a question of giving support to a longer term enemy to rid an immediate enemy. It also depends on which you think is a greater enemy to democracy and proper governance – a racist and corrupt enemy or a theocratic and religiously extremist one.
If you think a theocratic one is lesser of the two evils, then it would be logical to vote for PAS in a straight contest between its candidate and BN’s but what if one thinks otherwise – what if a theocracy is worse than a corrupt government, assuming one has basis to form this conclusion judging from the experiences around the world?
It will then be a question of not just giving support to a longer term enemy to rid an immediate enemy, as postulated in (2) above, but more of giving support to a longer term [Greater] enemy to rid an immediate [Lesser] enemy. Now is that logical and sensible to support a Greater enemy?
In evaluating that, part of the equation is whether it is true or otherwise premise no (1) that PAS would not be able to form a government (in due course) because or in spite of this initial support.
How valid however is such an assumption as poster mycroft raised?
If PAS has no potential in this respect why then is BN trying to outdo it in Islamisation?
Also PAS does not need to show its true face at this moment. Right now it is not even mentioning about the “Islamic state†and is in fact fielding as candidate a non muslim!
Why would anyone discount that it is not a mere strategy on PAS’s part to, for the time being, (sacrifice their goal temporarily) to win confidence of non muslims to get their support to rid the BN before (regaining its goal in longer term) of showing its true face thereafter when and if the Opposition does eventually win with it being, in reality, the dominant malay based party instead of PKR leading the pack to form the government?
What Lee Wang Yen has done in last posting is to articulate how that strategy of PAS – this strategy of giving up short term for long term goal attainment – works and how not to be beguiled by such a strategy and yet advance the cause of democracy. [If PAS wins many seats in this election they’ll certainly demand to contest in more constituencies in the coming election. We - supporters of DAP - would not want to contribute to the expansion of PAS. If PAS loses terribly this time, PKR can then contest in more Malay constituencies next time. – Lee Wang Yen].
February 28th, 2008 at 16: 27.55
Perhaps this discussion is relevant to Lim Guan Eng and Ong Tee keat’s debate over who is the bodyguard of whom.
Those who accuse the MCA of being a bodyguard for UMNO should not be a bodyguard for PAS, however unwittingly.
February 28th, 2008 at 16: 54.13
Tun Mahathir Admitted Victimizing Anwar Ibrahim in 1998!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPKrsCqznS0
February 28th, 2008 at 17: 14.55
In terms of DAP’s political ideology and to its supporters, BN is but only an immediate enemy at the gate is arguably less formidable, for he, his weakness and strength are known.
Comparing BN and PAS –
· BN preaches democracy and practices the contrary. Still the laws are man made though Rule of Law subverted.
· PAS preaches theocracy, which is a different system of thought altogether, and the laws are supposed to be of divine origins.
For BN, you can still challenge it why it is not practicing what it preaches. In PAS’s case you can’t even because democracy is not what it preaches. It is theocracy.That’s one important difference.
Talking of alliances, in World War II, Allies were wary of Stalin Communist Russia but because of Hitlerian/Nazi threat, had to form an alliance with the Communist enemy to have common front to fight common enemy – Nazism. The principle of enemy of one’s enemy is one’s friend! The moment Berlin fell, there was a rush and fight for geopolitical positions as Russian troops swarmed over neighbouring states to form the Soviet Empire with satellite East European Countries. Then the Cold War. It took the West another 50 years to see dismantling of the Soviet Empire from within.
February 28th, 2008 at 17: 24.21
I don’t like PAS because of its over-emphasized on religion and lack of contemporary view. Having said that, I don’t like UMNO as well. UMNO treats MCA and MIC as subordinate rather than as partner. In other words, they perceived minority as someone who should subordinate to them. It is unpalatable to UMNO for concepts such as bangsa Malaysia , equality under the sun, or meritocracy. 40 years ago, Malaysia was started off in the same league with Singapore economically. Today, Singapore has more than 5 times GDP per capita than Malaysia within a generation. Are we on the right track as claimed by BN? For the above reasons, I would not vote for either PAS or UMNO.
February 28th, 2008 at 17: 49.04
We cannot hope to mould political parties to our own liking. Our experience have been that UMNO could have governed this land without discriminating against non-Malays, or competing with PAS to ‘islamise’ the country. They did this based on the ‘ideology’ of getting rich not only for now but for their descendents for generations to come. In the process the people of different races are sensitive to each others, but never trust each others.
UMNO has ruled this place for 50 years, and they would not change. Non-Malays want UMNO dethroned if possible. Malays who are true believers of the islamic faith might not be comfortable with the ways of UMNO, judging by the votes that went to PAS and PKR. UMNO is our enemy. Our enemy’s enemies are our friends, when the battle is on, even though they might not qualified as our friends on the ordinary day. We do not even have to decide for now between BN and PAS, as a party, which is the worse. For the moment, to stop UMNO continue with its way, we shall vote the opposition. In the constituency between MCA and PAS candidates, we should still vote PAS.
February 28th, 2008 at 17: 57.49
We would be interested to know the view of DAP leaders on this matter.
February 28th, 2008 at 18: 03.42
I mean whether they would encourage people to vote for PAS.
February 28th, 2008 at 18: 17.17
Dear Mr Lee,
I for one, will vote for PAS.
Go ask the Chinese people in Kelantan.
PAS is religious but not rascist.
February 28th, 2008 at 18: 23.59
The enemy of our enemy is our ‘friend’?
So PKR is not our friend, but the enemy of our enemy?? Then the kind of politics favored by the DAP is the same old style politics of the zero-sum game.
February 28th, 2008 at 18: 27.41
I am from Rawang. When the issue of high-voltage electrical line passing through the village and too near to the school was at the hottest stage last year -
(1) I didn’t really see any DAP Selangor leaders come to help. Where were they? And they are not here to contest. If they come, I will ask: dare you come here - where were you all these years???
(2) KEADILAN came to Rawang and setup its office opposite that electrical tower and show their concern. Now they send candiate to contest here, they come here to show they care for us but for the past XXX years they never show up. I doubt the sincerity. I feel like they are just capitalising on one issue and try to win my vote.
(3) MCA/BN did not settle the issue for us. We know they did not their job too. No need detail description - you all can imagine and you all have said so much that I don’t need to repeat.
(4) PAS has not been seen at all throughout the whole issue.
I don’t like those candidates, whatever party they are from, who suddenly appear and show that they care for us, when for XXX years before this - they were no where to be seen.