MP for Batu Gajah, Fong Po Kuan, co-ordinating secretary convening the inaugural meeting of the “Free MP Teresa Kok” parliamentary caucus in Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday 17.9.08) at 3 p.m. has informed me that Datuk Zaid Ibrahim will attend.
I phoned up Zaid from Kota Kinabalu where I am attending a Sabah DAP forum “Malaysia – Towards a New Era” and the first Minister in the nation’s history to have resigned from the Cabinet on a point of principle confirmed his concern for the incarceration of MP Teresa Kok under the Internal Security Act (ISA) and that he would attend the meeting of the proposed “Free MP Teresa Kok” parliamentary caucus.
I hope to see Barisan Nasional Ministers and MPs, as well as the Speaker and Deputy Speakers, attending the meeting to demonstrate the maturity of the Malaysian Parliament where Parliamentarians can distinguish between parliamentary and party considerations and unite on a single footing to advance the cause of a first-world Malaysian Parliament.
At the very successful DAP Sabah forum, which was attended by some 1,000 very enthusiastic Sabahans yearning for “916 sky-change”, I called on the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to give a categorical public assurance that he would gracefully, peacefully and democratically accept and effect a transition of federal power if Pakatan Rakyat has the support of the majority of the 222 MPs in Parliament – to tell the nation and the world that Malaysian democracy has reached a new maturity at par with first-world Parliaments where changes of government are accepted in a matter-of-fact manner based on who has got the parliamentary majority and not be the cause of panicky reactions warning or inciting chaos and unrest.
#1 by just a moment on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:36 pm
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#2 by just a moment on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:37 pm
kasim, to begin with – DSAI & PKR will never fail and the only failure is ppl like you who have given up human morales of love, peace, & justice. You have failed! misearably and now you’re a sadist!
#3 by nyghtsky on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:37 pm
Kasim, without you here…. boring also…
but you’d probably be a hero at Najib’s new website called 1Malaysia….
#4 by Hidup Pakatan Rakyat on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:39 pm
At least we have Zain who dare to speak up as he felt that ISA is not the right thing to do, as we have laws to tackle all the issues…and not ISA which is cruel and violated human rights…..
Whether today Pakatan will form new government is not the real question, the thing is that we will continue to support Pakatan Rakyat as we feel that they strive for the rakyat for the people, for the good of this nation and as a Pakatan Supporter, we still have faith with Pakatan….
Therefore, those who are not in Pakatan, you will never know this faith as the Pakatan Ideology believe, we are under 1 nation and this nation is called Malaysia which formed on 16-Sept-1963 and who the nationality are from Malaysian who want this nation to become a developed country in term of economy, social and culture….and this nation called Malaysia that practice a true democracy…. and with this we need Pakatan Rakyat who will strive for these achievement as we believe Pakatan Rakyat Ideology is for 1 nation and 1 Malaysian…..
Hidup Pakatan Rakyat, PKR, DAP, PAS….
Bravo………….. we will stay with Pakatan until the day come where we have a new era, new hope, new change, new inspiration, new mindset …………………… Hidup Malaysia as today is your birthday….
#5 by wanderer on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:40 pm
Kasim, it is better to go on living with the thought of one fantastic hope, than have half a century of UMNO’s false hopes.
#6 by ipohMali on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:41 pm
Kesian Amat… ops.. Kasim Amat… is another BN tool deployed to tell the public 916 has failed… i suggest we stop entertaining this thing.. unless u think it is entertaining you… :D :D
#7 by limkamput on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:42 pm
Kasim@the coconut head,
In a way I feel sad for you – the crumbling remnant of an old order similar to the Soviet Union. You can say whatever you want; a new Malaysia will march on.
In fact we Malaysians should learn to be smarter. We should have let Ahmad Ismail to say whatever he wants. By reacting, we are providing the crumbling regime the excuse to retain people and create tension. If we just act cool, soon people like him will find himself talking to trees and bees. Same like you Kasim@moronic racist head, soon you will be writing and reading your own posting.
#8 by abc280 on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:43 pm
To all ‘right thinking leaders’ in bn,
I do hope that you are reading this because I believe at this point of time a lot of things would be crossing your mind as to whether to quit bn or not; whether you are doing justice to the people whom have entrusted their hopes & aspirations upon & whether the time is now!
It has been more than 50 years of being together in bn; a lot of trials & tribulations; good times bad times have already passed & we are where we are today because of all that has happened in this ” relationship”.
Whether it has been a good 50 years or a not so good ones, the fact is that the past is the past, nothing can ever change it BUT what is far more important is the NOW and the FUTURE!!!
Can we collectively do something about it & effect a major change in our political scenario; afterall look & listen & more importantly feel the pulse of the people who want a change for a better tomorrow for themselves as well as their chidren!!!
This is history in the making………
Do you feel the compulsion to play a meaningful role for the future of the country & to those whom believe in you to chart their course!!
Yes, indeed it is a very tough decision because a lot is at stake; your career, your very own future, whatever that you might lose & all those that you have been enjoying may just dwindle away……
But, many if not all, I believe are well-prepared for any eventually as you indeed have been enjoying the “goodness” all this while & now is just to “sacrifice” a little bit of it!
Literally, there is a Chinese saying, ” Short term pain Long term gain”- You may ”suffer” a bit now, but the gain is not just for yourself but that of your children & those whom believed in you will be so enormous that after all this is over, you will sit back & tell your grand-children of the role that you have played to bring about a CHANGE that is so YEARNED for right now from the rakyat!!
Please do ponder this over & over again, if you feel that you have not been playing your role as have been entrusted upon, let me say that the TIME IS RIGHT NOW to vindicate the past & stand up for the HOPE of a better tomorrow!
The rakyat needs you most RIGHT NOW, will you still show them that you care & give them back the trust that they have upon you since…………..?!
PLEASE…………DO STAND UP & BE COUNTED FOR!!
#9 by Anak Msia on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:47 pm
i feel that our PM is just not gentlemen enough, DSAI as the opposition leader, even if he doesn’t mention the take over, Bodowi should at least man enough to meet DSAI to talk about our country’s future.
#10 by Hidup Pakatan Rakyat on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:48 pm
Haha Kasim Amat… we do not care who are you, where you from, what language you spoken……….. as today is not a failure as claimed by all MSM….
as this is just a beginning as only loser will think that today is a failure….
For all Pakatan Rakyat supporters who are writing here, we have 1 common goal, we have 1 hope, we have 1 ideology, we have 1 country and we are all Malaysian who would like to see the country matching towards democracy …………
As mentioned this is a beginning, after Pakatan Rakyat fighting many years and 1st Tsunami on 308 and 2nd Tsunami in PP 826 and 916 is the Tremor day which….. every second, every minute, every day and every month, Pakatan Rakyat as said by DSAI “lawan tetap lawan”, “lawan pagi”, “lawan petang”, “lawan malam”, ….and Pakatan Rakyat will continue to “lawan” and…we will “lawan” in next GE13 and …this is spirit that will bring all the Pakatan Rakyat together…as we believe 1 nation for 1 Malaysian …..
#11 by Reborn on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:49 pm
digard
you prove me wrong
Datuk Zaid Ibrahim is a real Malayasian Warrior who really believe in JUSTICE and wats the best for the nation.
I salute you Datuk
What an eyesore reading chedet …..
Seems like Tun M also in desperado too ….
#12 by Justitia on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:51 pm
Let’s not waste our time with Kasim Amat. His sole purpose here is to be a provocation. I like to share some advice from my Caucasian friend. Reacting to people like Kasim is like wrestling with a pig in the mud. After a while, you realize the pig loves it!!
Separately, what we need are more right-thinking politicians with integrity, principle-based, and courageous to take a stand come what may.
#13 by UzMiNoOnist on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:53 pm
The problem with PM and UMNO goons is that they think that Malaysia belongs to them and them only. All the people and the country resources belongs to them. That include all the money Rakyat pay through various taxes. Its about time they should wake up along with the PM.
Just to side track. the oil price is currently at USD 92.36 per barrel, this is the same level as between Oct 07 and Feb 08. Will our petrol goes back to below RM2.00 per liter?
#14 by Desmond on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:54 pm
It is time to abandon the wrecked ship of BN and board the rescue ship of PR now!
http://onlooker-racialcard.blogspot.com/
#15 by lopez on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:54 pm
Threats and ridicule upon the oppressed people are hall mark hobbies of bee n and their cronies
how can these people be so blind and unstable in thought and reasoning when thousands condemn the wrongful arrests. What has motivated the creation and existence of such irrational thinking idiots,
How can so many be wrong ,… these people must be either real blind and deaf or just pure stupid.
Perhaps in these sunsetting days of the Bee end and with the help of high technology, a cure for stupidity be the motivation for all the profeso sorry that bee end has cultivated all these years.
It is the call of duty for these self acclaimed specialeast.
#16 by Citizen voice on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:57 pm
World War III = Limkamput vs Kasim@the coconut head…
HAHAHAHAHa………….
#17 by undergrad2 on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:58 pm
“Since you never ask questions or give comments that you do not know the answers, may I know the object of his patriotism?” limkamput
A good lawyer will not ask questions of his or the other side’s witnesses without knowing what the answer would or might be for fear they would lead him to places he doesn’t want to be.
Was that a question?
#18 by sheriff singh on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:59 pm
Ku Li will attend if you call to invite him.
#19 by Hidup Pakatan Rakyat on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:59 pm
lopez….they are not blind neither they are deaf………. they are evil who has a black heart and only thinking of dark side, …………….
#20 by just a moment on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:59 pm
Ha ha ha ha Thanks Justitia Says:
Well said – It will be in my Classic for sure
Today at 22: 51.12 (3 minutes ago)
Let’s not waste our time with Kasim Amat. His sole purpose here is to be a provocation. I like to share some advice from my Caucasian friend. Reacting to people like Kasim is like wrestling with a pig in the mud. After a while, you realize the pig loves it!!
#21 by Reborn on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 10:59 pm
Kasim Amat
whether u like it or not ….
things are changing
if u can’t accept the changes
then there’ll be no space for you in future
why not giving PR a chance to prove themselves as BN has failed miserably
Why are you so afraid of changes ???
#22 by UzMiNoOnist on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:01 pm
Bodowi said that ISA is Ok but .. must ve applied fairly.
Reading between the lines, is he implying that he agrees with Zaid and wrong ed Fatty Syed?
If he thinks so, I’b damn, he is no more in control, Najib and his gangs is.
All this is done to hasten Bodowi resignation right under his nose. I hope he wakes up now, otherwise he will never know what hits him.
I smell rat, it smells like TDM has his hand in the pie.
#23 by HJ Angus on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:04 pm
Don’t expect too much of MSM although they too have changed somewhat.
News items are selected to give whatever spin they hope to convey to the masses.
I agree with the writer who said that Malaysians now want change and even if Anwar fails this time round, the mould has been broken or rather some will say the chains of oppression and racism have snapped and most people now realise that we have been cheated for too long.
#24 by Hidup Pakatan Rakyat on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:05 pm
# UzMiNoOnist Says:
Today at 22: 53.55 (8 minutes ago)
Just to side track. the oil price is currently at USD 92.36 per barrel, this is the same level as between Oct 07 and Feb 08. Will our petrol goes back to below RM2.00 per liter?
Whatever it is, the price of rice, goods will not drop like that…
and i still paying my roti canai telur 1.50 ….so it is going to reduce to 1.20 after petrol price drops…..
#25 by Kasim Amat on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:06 pm
Nobody asked Anwar to set any deadline for him to take over the government but he was just too arrogant and could wait to do it. What a shame now. I would urge all of you not to waste too much time posting in this blog. If you consider yourself a good citizen, then don’t ask what the country has done for you but ask yourself what have you done for the country. Those who kept insulting me any my comments in this blog will face serious consequences eventually. Before I leave, PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME YOU ARE THE GOVERNMENT NOW AND THEREFORE CAN TELL US WHAT TO DO!
#26 by undergrad2 on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:07 pm
We should retain the ISA and abolish legislation like the Printing Presses & Publications Act. The ISA should be amended to allow for safeguards like judicial review and more.
The world is still fighting Islamic religious extremism. We want also to be able to put the looney fringe of our society in detention to await trial.
The new ISA must be renewed every two years by Parliament or repealed if not renewed.
#27 by Better Future on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:11 pm
I salute Datuk Zaid Ibrahim for his stand on opposing the ISA law. Malaysia BN politician always compare this law to USA. US only used it for terrrorist which I support fully using this kind of law but not on civilian. Lets free TERESA KOK!!!!!!! Don’t dream that GERAKAN or MCA god will be there supporting as they are all useless person who only acting only by barking on issue recently.
#28 by pjboy on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:12 pm
Datuk ZI got my vote for now…only time will tell.
#29 by undergrad2 on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:13 pm
“If you consider yourself a good citizen, then don’t ask what the country has done for you but ask yourself what have you done for the country.” Kasian Amat
Do as I tell you to do, and not as I do??
#30 by Citizen voice on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:15 pm
Kasim@the coconut head….. Faster go back to your planet…. Nobody wants to listen to Alien’s language …..
Limkamput is coming!!! Hahahahaha….. Remember to go back to your planet before 12am…..
#31 by alaneth on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:15 pm
“Democracy is a form of government that substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few.”
-George Bernard Shaw
#32 by Reborn on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:17 pm
“Each of us is one malaysian
Together we are one malaysia”
Hahahahaha what a joke from a politician
I thought he loves Monggolia more …..
Najib’s 1Malaysia website
#33 by Anak Msia on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:23 pm
mic/mca/gerakan etc, this is the best chance for you to show that you heard what the rakyat want. DO show us your support to free the innocent ISA detainee, you should view them as innocent people and not from DAP/RPK etc.
Have balls, stand up and be counted.
#34 by alaneth on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:24 pm
This is the first step toward democracy.
A small step for Zaid out of cabinet, a giant leap for the people of Malaysia.
This is a first step for change we can believe in.
#35 by tunglang on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:32 pm
Kasim Amat Says:”If you consider yourself a good citizen, then don’t ask what the country has done for you but ask yourself what have you done for the country. Those who kept insulting me any my comments in this blog will face serious consequences eventually.”
We pay 90% of taxes to feed the non tax payers, got all the bullshits as 2nd class citizens for 50 yrs, intimidated for speaking up or ISAed for mentioning ‘sensitive’ but sensible & truthful comments that ‘hurt’ but educate. The list goes on… but to cut it short here.
So what the country has done for us that U dare to ask us what we have done (more) for the country?
And don’t threaten us, here we are manly enough to shoot comments and be commented, unless we’re no manly at all!
#36 by soulrider on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:35 pm
undergrad2: How could you justify the use of isa for the petty use of detaining the so called Islamic religious extremist? IMHO these are just people flexing terror under the disguise of islam,as islam doesnt advocate extremism. Everyone has the right for a free and fair trial regardless if they are terrorist or not.
Kassim Amat: What motivates you? You say your job here is done so i assume,your rhetoric is motivated by money,boy that takes essence,originality and credibility away doesnt it?
#37 by HB Lim on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:36 pm
Don’t give that Kasim Amat the pleasure of a reply. Another caveman or as the hokkiens say a BTC, Bo Tak Che, an uneducated person. Education is more than just the ability to write and talk cock. There is just no depth in him at all. Therefore he is not worth our time. Best thing to do with a thing like that is just to ignore it.
#38 by Kasim Amat on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:43 pm
Yes, ISA is supposed to be used against terrorist. In Malaysia, there is hardly any terrorist so you can’t compare it with the US. In Malaysia where Malay and Muslim are the majority, any action or comments infringing the rights of Muslim and the Malays should be considered as serious as committing an terrorist act. Therefore, ISA needs to be used but it has to be used carefully of course. In the recent incidents, I do not find the ISA to have been abused.
Finally, our MPs have made the right choice to stick to the BN’s family. Congratulation to BN and together, let’s build a better Malaysia for all.
#39 by Rose Fashion on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:47 pm
Hi Kasim, I think your comment on the terrorist is interesting. How do you define terrorist? Which school taught you about this weird definition? Are you a politician?
#40 by m.hwang on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:48 pm
“Kasim Amat Says:
Today at 22: 18.34 (1 hour ago)
Call a spade a spade. Anwar is nothing but a liar. I mentioned countless times that 16 September is a big joke and it could never happen. However, all supporters of PR believed this false hope and carry it with their livings everyday. I can understand how bad the feeling is when some one gave you a fantastic hope and it just diminishes.”
Kasim, let me simplify things for you. The majority of Malaysians are suffering and are so sick of past and present abuses that they are willing to believe any promises for change. So long as there is hope Malaysians will continue what you may term as “dreaming”. If you don’t dream your dreams won’t come true.
Not many here actually believed he has the numbers but we HOPE he has. Not many here can say for sure there will be any changes immediately but we HOPE there will be. Even less of us here believe our Yang Dipertuan Agong will dissolve parliament tomorrow in anticipation of fresh elections but we HOPE His Majesty will.
To most Malaysians, Anwar represents this hope that there can be CHANGE. He dares us to dream that we can be one united people because if you dream hard enough your dreams can come true. It’s a long struggle and Anwar may not be with us all the way. But he dares us to take the first step and he is prepared to lead the way.
This, Sdr Kasim, nobody can take away from Anwar. I wish him and my country all the best.
#41 by lhslhv on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:50 pm
Kassim Amat
Quote:
There are 4 types of human in this world.
First is one who walks from darkness to brightness.
The second is one who walks from darkness to darkness.
The third is one who walks from brightness to darkness.
The last is one who walks from brightness to brightness.
Which category do we belong?
#42 by m.hwang on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:54 pm
tunglang, IMHO you should tone down a bit. This kind of comments are not helpful and causes tension. We have one Kasim and that’s bad enough.
#43 by limkamput on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:56 pm
Those who kept insulting me any my comments in this blog will face serious consequences eventually. Before I leave, PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME YOU ARE THE GOVERNMENT NOW AND THEREFORE CAN TELL US WHAT TO DO! coconut head
Owah bukan main, this coconut is getting out of hand. Face serious consequences? You mean spanking you is not enough? What do you need? Lock you up and throw away the key? ISA is most appropriate.
Ya, we are not the government yet. But are you in government now?
#44 by soulrider on Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - 11:58 pm
Either we are malays,chinese,indians,kadazans or orang asli we are all the same,no one is superior to the other. So try not to portray one race as being the dominant class and those who talk about them are labelled as traitors or should be sentenced to ISA. ISA expired a long time ago it shouldn’t continue,anyways good luck to PR for the coming days :)
#45 by lhslhv on Wednesday, 17 September 2008 - 12:09 am
Kassim Amat
How do you define democracy? Looking at your answer you have no idea at all otherwise you wouldn’t have talked nonsense.
Your mentality is like the Taliban regime: We are right, you are wrong. You cannot question us. We are holier than you.
This is mentality of “darkness”.
#46 by ablastine on Wednesday, 17 September 2008 - 12:19 am
Hi Kasim. I salute you for being naive and stupid. Come to DAP site and try to create trouble with your half past six logic. I think I will send my Primary school son to debate with you. Say when you spar with him can you kindly explain to him why he is not equal to his classmates who are Malays and born in Malaysia in the same year. Can you also explain to him your defination of using ISA fairly. I suppose it will sound something like it is fair if ISA is applied to a reporter of a crime rather the its perpetrator. It is fair if ISA is applied to anyone who you do not like because you know better. On second thought I think I would spare my son the agony of having to communicate with imbecile like yourself. Please go and look yourself in the mirror and tell yourself – this is what a racist look like lol.
#47 by anakpompuan on Wednesday, 17 September 2008 - 12:23 am
Dear PR leaders,
PLEASE TRY TO PERSUADE PM AAB TO JOIN PR WITHIN NEXT 24 HOURS.PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE.
Anyone who is close to AAb or his officers,
Please try to persuade AAB to join PR.I personaly think AAB is a caring person. But (I think) he is under
tremendous pressure. He is fooled by too many of his people.
He is flattered by smarter Bn people.
May be he is being used just as a stamp pad by these smarter BN men.Please have some pity in him over the next 24 hours.
At least give a try.
Just go any two PR leader and meet AAB. 6 to 8 eyes would be good.Remember, we try. It is God who determines.
God controls the mind of ALL people on earth.
God is ABLE to change AAB’s mind.
But, we must try with sincerity.
If failed, first time, give a second try (with different or same PR leaders.)Sincerity + prayers + effort/ hardwork = SUCCESS in persuading AAB/ KHAIRY.
Remember, Zaid said,AAB tried within his constraints to listen and act
on Zaid’s ideas/ reccomendations on judicial reform.
I also think, AAB is a blessing in disguise.
If TDM was still around, by now, all PR MPs would be ISAed.Please try your best to persuade AAB to join PR.
Appoint him as the MENTOR/advisor MINISTER something like in Singapore,
Lee Kuan Yeo.
or Give AAB whatever post he wants in PR except PM and DPM.* Also try to persuade AAB through a PR minded professor,
psychologist, a successful salesperson/ entrepreneur
(like Tony Fernandes), imam, mufti, MP.
——————————————-
TDM is a million times more brutal than AAB.
TDM still has many of his people in AAB’s cabinet. I have instinct, through these peoples,
TDM is trying hard ti ‘kill’ both AAB and DSAI at one go.
Also, many still blindly believes in the ‘charismatic’/ satanic powers of TDM.
————————————
CHEERS AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL.Thank you.
anakpompuananaklelaki@yahoo.com
#48 by parameswara on Wednesday, 17 September 2008 - 12:23 am
new govt must quickly retrieve RPK and Teresa.
who knows, they might become punching bag for frustrated thugs.
if you expect thugs to be rational, think again.
#49 by Rose Fashion on Wednesday, 17 September 2008 - 12:29 am
We should not offend Kasim Amat further. He is probably a spy who reports to his boss what is going on in this blog everyday. But in the face of democracy, we should fear no one. Well Kasim, go tell your boss to ban this blog now if you dare!
#50 by sA1nT_Jam3s on Wednesday, 17 September 2008 - 12:40 am
MCa is asking for the ISA detainess to be freed or tried under existing laws
Wonder if anyone hears them?
They have million members-will they sign the below?
http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?freetkok