Today’s emergency UMNO Supreme Council meeting, second in a week, exposes Umno in a white-heat crisis to Malaysians.
There were all sorts of rumours last week, including the quite “unbelievable” one (which I mentioned in my blog) that Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had been given up to Sept. 26 to step down as Prime Minister – although nobody was able to explain why Sept. 26 as the deadline for at least a clear-cut announcement of his retirement intention rather than the more believable Oct. 9.
But as they say, there is no smoke without fire! This explains the emergency Umno Supreme Council meeting today.
The full effects of the political tsunami of the March 8 general election, which dealt a fatal blow to Umno political hegemony, destroyed the hitherto unchallenged Barisan Nasional mould of race and money politics, and gave heart to Malaysians that there is hope after all for Malaysia to fulfill her great potential and promise of human, intellectual and natural resources, end and reverse the costly brain-drain, taking her rightful place in the global community – have still to be played out.
These are the pains, trials and tribulations of Malaysia becoming a more normal country after 51 years of nationhood so that Malaysia can truly join the ranks of the fully-developed nations.
But is the Umno Supreme Council emergency meeting today just for the sake of Abdullah and the UMNO warlords or is it going to grapple with the weighty national issues for the sake of returning Malaysia to her promise and potential as a great nation?
#1 by oknyua on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 2:49 pm
rahmanwang, I have to agree with you. The situation now is for a change in the direction, economically as well as inter-racial relations. If MCA, Gerakan and MIC value Malaysia, leave UMNO and sicnerely be affiliated to PR to path a new direction for this nation. Surely Malaysia is worth more than UMNO and the crumps that fall from UMNO table.
Since MCA and Gerakan members and leaders are monitoring this blog, I hope both parties do something popstive for this nation. Suporting PR is not supporting Anwar or Lim Kit Siang – it’s supporting Malaysia and Malaysian. It is for the future of Malaysians.
#2 by Loh on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 2:53 pm
Every meeting brings AAB closer to retirement. His fate is sealed before 9 October, and he will be gone before November ends.
#3 by gofortruth on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:08 pm
UMNO is resting on shifting sand, a little bit more confusion will do the ultimate crumbling trick.
It was exposed before our eyes how UMNO fixes the judiciary via the infamous “Lingam case” and we also witnessed how the police force sang to the tune of UMNO’s Syed Hamid Albar ISA song. Now we are given a glimpse of how just a few men can decide (arrange, compromise ) on the leadership of UMNO and hence the destiny of Malaysia. And you have wondered why foreign investors are turning away! How do you suppose any of them to have any confidence in investing their money in our country????
Please don’t blame it on Anwar!!!
#4 by badak on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:08 pm
When we are facing a financial crisis that will be worst then the one in 1997.UMNO leaders are fighting about power.
They are not bothered about the country at all ,they are more worried about which camp is going to rule.To rule is to made as much money from the rakyat as possible.
UMNO is just to corrupted
#5 by wesuffer on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:14 pm
There is something not right. to decide transition power as PM.?
Where the hell all the component like MCA, MIC AND GERAKAN?
ALL FULL FEED BY UMNO IZZIT? to decide malaysia PM, should involved all BN supreme member too but UMNO only
this clearly malaysia goverment is run by UMNO only
#6 by biggun on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:25 pm
THE LAST HARI RAYA OPEN HOUSE AT PUTRAJAYA FOR AAB ON BOARD HANG BN.The boat is sinking, and the ruling regime is taking this oppturnity to celebrate their last supper together. come OCTOBER, you see changes, new rays of sunshine by PR. MALAYSIAN HAD SUFFERED A LOT SINCE 308, it is THE OCTOBER’S JUDGEMENT THAT SAVE US.
#7 by JeyS on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:26 pm
Aiya….what do you expect from half-baked people? Now Khairy crying fowl! LOL…..padan depa punya muka. Ketuanan Rempit is also coming to AN END…
#8 by zak_hammaad on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:26 pm
This is the epitome of desperation, AAB will decide by Oct 9 whether he will defend his Umno presidency and the UMNO elections have been deferred til March ’09.
I strongly believe that come Oct 9, AAB will not defend his post or seek nomination for March elections. He will thus ally dissent by simply handing over premiership by June 09 and thus be seen to be leaving on his own accord in a graceful/respectful manner rather than being chucked out, lol.
AAB has always sought cosmetics over substance!
#9 by JeyS on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:29 pm
We suffer….i posted in my blogspot the same question this morning.
ONLY THE UMNOites can vote the PM for this country. ie, their President…the PM.
Who are by the way MIC/MCA/Gerakan?? They are NO-BODY…just empty vessels…
#10 by Cinapek on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:33 pm
What is the difference between now and Oct. 9? If you are sure you are staying, surely you can say so now. On the other hand, if you know you are a dead duck already and has to go, then this few days makes no difference so just announce you are going and be done with it and let others start repairing the damage you have done.
I suspect the decision has been made already. UMNO just do not want to rock the boat so near to Hari Raya and want AAB to make the announcement only after the Hari Raya holidays.
In the meanwhile they just want to use this pressure cooker atmosphere to see what other worms comes out of the woodwork.
#11 by Tonberry on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:33 pm
Did the other BN component parties being consulted regarding the power transition plan? It involves the post of Prime Minister. So Umno is the only one calling the shot? Other component parties are not relevant anymore in BN?
#12 by pulau_sibu on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:33 pm
In order to hold on to power, abdullah needs to paint a black picture of N. This N is unfortunately tied to the Mongolian lady. Does A know anything that will kill N’s political life? If so, please tell us.
Has Anwar been waiting for this 26th (10 days overstaying) to become prime minister when this out-of-date pm steps down? Unfortunately the out-of-date one still does not want to go. So no nomination of new PM is possible. Please Anwar don’t wait for BN to help you, as it will never happen unless you do something by yourself.
What will the desperate Abdullah do? Will he now use ISA on these several UMNO top guns who wanted him to for him?
#13 by JeyS on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:35 pm
Note that I have spelt fowl….lol…sorry its foul
#14 by ahoo on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 3:54 pm
At the rate UMNO is going, it won’t be long before they will rename it as ‘united mamaks national organisation’. Will the true blood malays arise, please ! This is not being racists but just that those righteous ones are not into politic and are neither seeking powers nor fame. But at this crucial hours, please make your stand to save this nation from returning to the mamak power base. My apology to the real true blood mamaks as I don’t have ulterior motives but am against those mamaks that shouted that others are VISITORS, whereas they are the warlords.
Please do not dump all the bad events onto Pak Lah as without his open policy after 2004, we would not have reach this new dawn in politics. He was there at the right time for a specific purpose i.e to open up the close mindset of Malaysians for us to dare to dream for a just Malaysia for Malaysians. We dare to pursue change and change it must come as we are now in the threshold of seeing a change of new govt in time to come.
I personally prefer the windows of opportunity of the last five years than that of the former premier’s twenty two long years ! So let us look at the different side of the coin and be thankful for it. Pause for a moment to think that indeed because of Pak Lah, those non bn supporters can taste the fruit of their labours for the current five states. With good governance in all those five states, surely more will be added in time to come and we can send those warlords home to their much deserve rest,….. in full retirement.
#15 by clear conscience mirror on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 5:57 pm
It is purely a infighting inside UMNO with each warlord trying to out smart each other solely for their own benefit and greed.
It is definitely not for Malaysia who is left to bleed and uncared for in the light of the severe world economic crisis.
To these warlords, it does not matter to them as they are rich enough to sail through all these potential turmoil. Selflessness and selfishness are the key words in this context of power struggle.
The rakyat dies standing. Gajah sama gajah lawan, semut ditengah-tengah mati.
#16 by i_love_malaysia on Friday, 26 September 2008 - 9:06 pm
UMNO is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow and ever after (if it is still around) whether with AAB or without AAB!!! This I am assured and all Malaysian should be assured of!!! Read my lips, It wont change no matter what happens!!! It will change for the worst only when PR forms the federal govt!!!
#17 by js on Saturday, 27 September 2008 - 8:35 am
Just curious! Is it necessary to call for MT Meeting for the sake of power transition issue? I do not understand why AAB still reluctant to step down…I totally agreed with what Kuli said.
#18 by parameswara on Saturday, 27 September 2008 - 10:30 am
all those useless BN component parties only make up the numbers for umno.
#19 by parameswara on Saturday, 27 September 2008 - 10:32 am
all those useless BN component parties only make up the numbers for umno.
we can borrow the pharmaceutical terms — inert material — they just make up the bulk for the main ingredient.