Corruption Close to Khalid Puts the Issue Back Under the Spotlight

Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim has made no comment following the prison sentence meted out to his former special officer who has been found guilty of corruption.

Mohd Yahya Mat Sahri was jailed two years and will receive two strokes of the rotan for cheating the president of Kumpulan Darul Ehsan Bhd, Datuk Abdul Karim Munisar, over the sale of bogus charity sponsorships five years ago. Yahya had sold event packages valued at RM50,000 on behalf of Pakatan Rakyat.

He had been cleared of these charges following a trial back in 2011 but was found guilty at this second trial in which 28 prosecution witnesses – including Khalid – gave evidence.

While Yahya remains a free man pending appeal, the case is a reminder that our corruption fighting apparatus works. The Government vowed to use it to net "big fish" and that description is well-suited to Yahya – a man who was at the heart of the Selangor administration.

It also brings the issue of corruption back into the limelight in the wake of GE13. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has spoken much of corruption since GE13 in the self-serving context of trying to prove that he, not BN, won the poll. Few on his own side of politics have taken his claims seriously.

In contrast to Anwar's wild claims, this case is a reminder of how real corruption is exposed and then dealt with before the courts.

Before GE13, both sides said much about how they would tackle corruption. BN pointed to the empowerment and increasing success rate of the MACC while Pakatan Rakyat vowed to set up a new Governmental body to oversee the MACC, which would have brought with it the risk of undermining its independence.

At one stage, PKR founding member Dr Chandra Muzaffar intervened to caution voters that Pakatan's record of dodgy land deals at state level was proof it holds no advantage over BN when it comes to this thorny issue.

BN also pointed to the recommendations of the Parliamentary Special Committee on Corruption that were accepted in January, which gave the MACC and the courts broader powers to crack down on graft. Once the legislation is passed investigators will, for example, be allowed to probe any public official "living beyond their means". Suddenly the new condo or car doesn't look so easy to conceal.

The Committee also recommended a "corporate liability" clause to make companies accountable for their graft of their employees and a "cooling off period" to stop former elected officials benefiting from positions in the corporate world as soon as they leave public office.

The Government is serious about corruption and that means netting the big fish. Yahya is living proof that this strategy is working.

Jonker Walk panel slams DAP as being hypocritical

The Jonker Walk committee has pointed out the irony in DAP's bid to champion Jonker Walk, saying that the party had opposed the project when it started in 2000.

Malacca DAP leaders had criticised the setting up of Jonker Walk then, saying that it would cause a traffic bottleneck here besides jeopardising its historical status, said Jonker Walk committee deputy chairman Datuk Gan Tian Loo.

Gan accused DAP now of “feigning sympathy” for the affected traders of Jonker Walk, where the state authorities are currently allowing traffic to pass through during weekends in a bid to ease congestion.

The Jonker Walk night market is open from Fridays to Saturdays.
It became a controversy of late when the state government announced that traffic would now be allowed to pass through the area in a move to ease traffic snarls.

Traders were upset with the plan and DAP had announced its intention to “save” Jonker Walk.
In an interview, Gan said DAP had once alleged that the Jonker Walk committee had obtained permission to set up the night market due to its close rapport with then Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.

“At one point, the Opposition alleged that the traders at the site were arrogant because the Jonker Walk had been a success story,” he said.
Gan said state DAP leaders had often appeared in vernacular newspapers back then, pressing for the closure of Jonker Walk.

“Today, we see them going around condemning the committee members of being afraid to stand up for the traders. Actually, we have been bringing up the matter with the state government since the decision was made to reopen the road for traffic.”

Gan said his father Datuk Gan Boon Leong, the founder of Jonker Walk, was heckled by a handful of traders who took sides with DAP leaders when he made a walkabout on Friday.
“My dad hatched the idea of opening Jonker Walk to help people who had no stable monthly income back then,” he said.

However, he said the older traders knew how the Opposition had reacted when Jonker Walk first started.

Gan admitted that there was a “stalemate” in a meeting with the Chief Minister Datuk Idris Haron to rescind a decision to allow traffic into Jonker Walk.

“The committee will try to meet him again to ask him to look into the predicament of the traders,” he said.

Kota Melaka MP and former state DAP chairman Sim Tong Him admitted that his party leaders had initially opposed the setting up of Jonker Walk.

“It is an old story. Today we are here to give support to the affected traders,” he said.
“Our intention is to state that Jonker Walk is a famous tourist spot and the chief minister should check the facts before coming to a decision,” he said.

He said DAP had protested against Jonker Walk when it opened in 2000 because the project would cause inconveniences to the residents then due to the road closure.

“It is a different scenario then and now,” he added.

Penang state assembly: Utusan reporter barred from covering ceremony

Security guards chased away a reporter from Utusan Malaysia who arrived to cover the swearing-in ceremony of state assemblymen.

In the 9.30am incident, the guards refused to allow Mohd Firdaus Ismail from entering the state assembly compound.

Mohd Firdaus said the guards refused to give him a visitor's pass and told him that it was on the order of his superiors.

"A security guard told me that Utusan reporters are not allowed into the state assembly to cover the ceremony," he told reporters.

Dissatisfied, he held a solo protest by holding a placard written "Transparency Died Here" and moved in circles in front of the main gate.

The newspaper reporter said that his action was to express frustration with the Penang state government which had bandied about freedom of the press.

Mohd Firdaus said the Penang government had previously banned Utusan from covering the state assembly after a motion was tabled in the state assembly.

"But now, we are in the new term of the state assembly. They should present a new motion as the old motion has lapsed," he added.

New State Assembly Speaker Law Choo Kiang said the the security guards had made the mistake of using the old directive.

He said he never prevented reporters from covering proceedings in the state assembly.
"I would like to clarify that the incident occurred because of a technical error by the security guards. I promise that it will not happen again."

Law invited the media to cover the first meeting of the first state assembly session next Tuesday.

Najib Turns the Tables on Pakatan’s Question Time Attack

In the first week of the new Parliament we have observed three great traditions of Westminster Parliamentary democracy: The swearing in ceremony, the King's speech and the first question and answer session.

It is the latter which provides the most excitement because only this institution, otherwise called questions without notice, gives the Opposition the chance to score points off the Government and that's exactly what Pakatan Rakyat tried to do Wednesday.

Led by Opposition leader in the house Lim Kit Siang (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remains the named Opposition Leader), it accused the Government of "race-baiting and Chinese bashing" alleging that this undermined Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's call for reconciliation in the wake of the fractious poll.

But Najib was having none of it, pointing out that the first step towards mending fences and moving forward is to deal with the past. For Pakatan Rakyat, that means accepting the result of GE13.

"As long as (you reject the results), national reconciliation can never happen. Accepting the general election results is the core of national reconciliation," Najib said.

This doubtless put Kit Siang in his place and gives the DAP elder statesman something to think about because he long ago accepted the election result, as have most MPs in DAP, PAS and even PKR.

But Pakatan Rakyat's glorious leader Anwar is the fly in the ointment. By steadfastly refusing to accept GE13, promising more 505 rallies, calling for mass resignations at the EC and calling for fresh by-elections in at least 60 seats, he is not only showing himself to be sulky and childish, but he is now undermining the performance of his own coalition in the Dewan Rakyat.

It is Anwar's position that blunted Lim Kit Siang's attack.

Gombak MP Azmin Ali then tried another tack. He asked the PM what the Government is doing to tackle "irregularities" in the election system. Najib answered by reminding him that he should make specific allegations based on evidence – if he has any. To broadly allege "irregularities" without making a specific charge amounts to an abuse of parliamentary privilege.

On that count Najib let Azmin off lightly. He could also have also reminded him that the Election Commission is to be reformed via a Parliamentary committee that will convene with the involvement of Azmin's own party, giving him and his colleagues a real voice in this important reform process.

This question and answer session should serve as a warning to Pakatan Rakyat. As long as Anwar remains detached from the proper role of parliamentary Opposition while he harps on about GE13, his colleagues in Pakatan Rakyat will be less effective in the house. And this isn't just about whether they can attack the Government, but how they can provide constructive opposition that benefits the nation.

The Opposition needs to move on if we are to get away from divisive politics and it needs to start with Anwar.

Jonker Walk: Of Racism (DAP) & Aspiration (BN)

As expected, the DAP are playing the race from the decision of the Malaccan government to stop the operation of the Jonker Walk hawkers market. The decision made by the Malaccan government is obviously an administrative move to ease the traffic jam that has plagued Malacca for years. DAP made the wrong move by calling the Malaccan government racist.

 

Meanwhile, the state government of Malacca made a decision to ease the hardship of motorist to ensure that the traffic of the ever busy Malaccan streets would run smoothly. DAP saw this as a way for the Barisan Nasional to take revenge on the Chinese because the Chinese had rejected BN in the 13^th General Election.

 

Showing their true colours, Penang DAP Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng threatened not to open anymore Ramadan Bazaar during the upcoming fasting month of the Muslims.

 

What is their excuse for not letting the Malays of Pulau Pinang to open up their stall in the month of Ramadan? Is it similar to what is happening In Malacca? We want to see the coward Lim Guan Eng to shut down all operation in the Ramadan Bazaar. Only if he is brave enough that is.

 

This is not a first time the DAP tries to kill someone’s livelihood. Lim Guan Eng would have been very critical and harsh to Malay businesses since he came into power. While rich Chinese would be given special treatments.

 

At least, with the closing of Ramadan Bazaar, we hope that the Malay people will not vote for any DAP candidate. If they think this is hard to run a state, wait till they see what is installed for them if they keep pushing the Malays.

 

From this incident it is clearly seen that the DAP is clearly a racial based party, they are using racism to instigate the Chinese so they will not vote for BN, and when they failed to take the helm of the government, DAP opposed all of the decisions made by the government and everything that involves the Chinese is considered as racist.

 

All this are done to cover up the failure (more like lies) of Anwar Ibrahim to secure enough votes from the Malays and the Indians. DAP managed to incite 100% of the Chinese population in Malaysia to oppose the government and Pakatan Rakyat in the 13^th General Election.

 

This tragedy should have open the eyes of many people who do refuse to see DAP as a racist party. A lot has been done to make the people understand who is the real DAP especially to the Malays.

 

TERENGGANU BRACES FOR BY-ELECTION WITH A 50-50 CHANCE OF RETAINING POWER

Terengganu braces for a by-election, the first in the country just about two months after the conclusion of the 13^th general election that saw the state winning just two seats majority.

 

Barisan Nasional (BN) won 17 of the 32 seats, which makes the state vulnerable to ‘hard knocks’ if a by-election is held as losing the seat would mean a ‘hung government’.

 

The by-election is to be called following the death of assemblyman for Kuala Besut, Dr Abdul Rahman Mokhtar, 55, of lung cancer this morning.

 

Dr Abdul Rahman won the May 5 general election with a handsome majority of 2,434 votes against PAS’ Napisah Ismail.

 

While the Election Commission is awaiting the notice of the vacant seat from the state assembly Speaker before deciding on the date of the by-election that must be held within 60 days, Terengganu BN is beefing up its campaign team because the state’s political climate is not very positive for the coalition.

 

Given the factionism in the state and the ‘old feud’ between Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said and former Mentri Besar who is also the Umno Besut division chief Idris Jusoh, outside onslaught if conducted ‘correctly’ may not be good.

 

Idris has been appointed as Education Minister 2 in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak’s new Cabinet.

 

Despite Besut being a stronghold of Umno, political development in the state has not been positive neither smooth as the ‘old feud’ still exists which was one of the few reasons that caused Ahmad’s appointment as Mentri Besar being delayed for a few days.

 

And that was speeded after ‘verbal threats’ issued that if Ahmad was not re-appointed, he might just bring two more assemblymen to ‘jump ship’ and caused BN to lose the state.

 

Terengganu PAS is not something the state Umno and BN can be comfortable with as the Islamic party with its president Abdul Hadi Awang holed up in Rusila, Marang, is a true force that is reckoned and recognized.

With veterans in Terengganu such as party secretary-general Mustapha Ali, Wan Mutallib Embong and and even Ulamak Council chief Harun Taib, the state BN is seen as ‘just a weak enemy’, what more with factionism within the state Umno still existing.

 

The main issue in the state centres around the Mentri Besar himself who is considered as ‘practicing cronyism’ which has the party split and influence divided and support declined, as seen from the May 5 general election result.

 

If a by-election is held, then firstly the candidate will have to come from Idris’ men because Ahmad’s choice may not be accepted by the locals.

 

In this situation, the by-election may not see Ahmad playing the leading role but it will be Idris as Ahmad’s presence may ‘distance’ the locals from supporting.

 

The situation is very volatile even with the 2,434 votes majority as May 5 was a general election where PAS’ forces are spread thin around the state.

 

A by-election is where PAS will focus all its strength only on the constituency and given the issue involved and infighting in Umno, the result may go either way.

 

If PAS wins, then the state may even have a unity government instead of a ‘hung government’ where a state election has to be called.

 

An analyst said the Election Commission could also not hold a by-election because there was a clause in the Election Commission Act Section 2 Part 5 which stipulates that a by-election need not be held if a death occurs within 60 days after a general election.

 

He said a new assemblyman could just be appointed by the ruling party to replace the deceased.

All posts open for contest in Umno polls, says Tengku Adnan

Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor confirms that all supreme council member posts will be contested in the coming Umno polls.

He said that Umno briefings to the respective divisions will end on Friday with Umno Sabah being the last division to be briefed on new format

"Anybody who wants to contest for the top posts from the president posts right down to supreme council member can register themselves as a full candidate," said Tengku Adnan on Thursday.

He said an estimated 148,000 to 150,000 branch delegates from 199 divisions will cast their ballots for the respective candidates who are contesting in the party polls under the new format.

Questioning the King’s speech: Anwar disrespect the KING.

It is not unusual to see Anwar disrespecting other human being. He had curse and verbally assaults the opposition during his days in UMNO and now he continues his dying legacy by hitting back at his former colleagues when he joined the Pakatan Rakyat.

 

However, this is the first time where he questioned the Yang Dipertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) because of his highness speech. Anwar was agitated when the King mentioned the 13^th General Election and how all Malaysian must adhere to the laws, to maintain peace and harmony in this country. It’s seems that Anwar and his legions of dim-witted supporters are supporting anarchy rather than democracy.

 

However, this is not the first time for the opposition to ridicule and question the Malay King’s decree. One of their missions is to ensure in the near future, Malaysia will be a republic and to abolish the Constitutional Monarchy that had lead this country into greatness right after we became independent. This is clear in the Pakatan Rakyat, except for PAS that seems to be lost in their race for power. Some of the PAS members are oblivious with the action of DAP and PKR.

 

For an opposition leader to accuse the King of reading a text that was prepared by the Barisan Nasional, indirectly stripped him of his ambition to become the Prime Minister of this country.

 

Anwar supposed to know better that our Royal Institution have a team of administrator that are responsible to every single matter regarding the King of this country. Because of that, the issue whether the BN party is responsible for the speech and influenced the King to read during the ceremony is preposterous. The King has the right to reject the text if it does not have certain aspect that the King would say.

 

It is clear that the opposition leader is an arrogant, selfish, insolent and a sad excuse for a politician as he defiled the honour of his own country by criticizing the symbol of our sovereignty. Every statement made by the King is purely non-political, as he is the King not only for government supporters but also to each and every one who calls themselves Malaysian.

 

It looks like Anwar Ibrahim is copying the DAP in the terms of political strategy to create a perception that our Royal Institution are worthless and a liability to the people of Malaysia. However, the funny thing is, Anwar himself do not see that because of his so called strategies it ensures the defeat of Pakatan Rakyat in the last 13^th General Election.

 

Majority of Malaysians think highly of the Royal Institution in Malaysia and would not compromise with any parties that intend to destroy the institution. It is our identity and those who disrespect the institution are not welcomed as Malaysian.

 

Anwar cannot claim to be a Malaysian, as he mocked our King by saying that His Highness are siding with the Barisan Nasional. The YDPA is a symbol of unity for all Malaysian. Anwar rather be a slave for America and Jews instead of protecting the King of his own country.

 

We do not know when the opposition will understand that they have to be a statesman before becoming a leader. Maybe, we should urged all parliament members to join the “Bina Negara” Camp to ensure that they are truly Malaysian and have a strong sense of nationalism before he can truly be called a “wakil rakyat”.

What is wrong with SAMM?‏

The SAMM (Solidarity Anak Muda Malaysia) or Young Malaysian Solidarity Association led by Badrul Hisham Shaharin a.k.a Chegu Bard is a non-governmental organization that supported the Pakatan Rakyat. Many of them are young PKR members who idolize Anwar Ibrahim and his “Reformasi” movement.

They are trying their best to be as equal as their PAS counterpart the Unit Amal that has proven to be an effective tool in challenging the government. The PAS’s Unit Amal is in a class of their own. They are well equipped to handle massive crowds and they are even trained in martial arts. Easily put, Unit Amal is the military wing of PAS, without the arsenal of course.

 

However, unlike the Unit Amal who stay true to their roots, SAMM seems distraught and slowly becoming an opposition in the opposition party. This shows in their action last Saturday when they publicly display posters that are intentionally shaming the Pakatan Rakyat.

 

What is happening with SAMM?

 

Is it true that SAMM is throwing a tantrum because Chegu Bard lost in Sungai Acheh because of the three way battle that he had to face with BN and PAS in the last general election? It is also rumoured that if it was a one on one battle Chegu Bard could easily defeat BN with ease.

 

Another story that we had heard is that he was disappointed with PAS President, Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang that indirectly accused him of selling methamphetamine to youths as a justification why PAS have to put a candidate in Sungai Acheh.

 

It is not a secret that in the 13^th General Election, Chegu Bard was angry with PAS’s campaign in Sungai Acheh even though it was consensually agreed by all Pakatan Rakyta members that he will be the candidate in Sungai Acheh for the Pakatan Rakyat.

 

We all can see the beef between Chegu Bard and PAS as almost all of the posters that was displayed by SAMM are clearly hitting out at the PAS leadership.

 

PAS who are annoyed with SAMM’s action had made a report to their leaders in the Pakatan Rakyat.

Even when SAMM erected their tents and tried to ram the Parliament building yesterday, the action did not have the support of the Pakatan Rakyat, and unlike their previous activities that was blessed by Pakatan Rakyat leaders.

 

This was proven with the fact that there are no leaders in the Pakatan Rakyat who had come and visit the camp site. Even after they tried to force themselves into the parliament building, no Pakatan Rakyat leaders came to their aid and best of all no legal team from the Malaysian Bar came to defend them.

 

The pro opposition website, The Malaysian Insider stated that the “camping” organized by the Pakatan Rakyat do not have any connection with the Pakatan Rakyat at all.

 

We are still waiting statement from Chegu Bard and the leadership of SAMM regarding the riot that happened on Monday and whether SAMM have anything to do with it.

 

Janice Lee: The DAP are run by THUGS?

Janice Lee openly criticize the DAP by repeating what she wrote on her Facebook page. Janice Lee wrote:

“When an organization does not follow anymore rules & regulations, it is a gangster group, how can a gangster group rule the society? You cannot expect everyone to agree with you in an organization. Yet, it is not the right way to sabotage other’s effort just because he/she doesn’t agree with you. Please read the constitution to ensure fair & just game. Isn’t it what we are campaigning in the past 40 years?”

 

Janice Lee status were supported by her friend on Facebook who agreed that the DAP is acting like thugs.

The crisis between Janice Lee, who were the State Legislative Seat holder for Teratai are getting worst ever since the 13^th General Election.

 

A few days ago, Janice came to the DAP annual general meeting in Pandan without any invitation. She brought 11 more DAP members who were sacked from DAP. They were prevented to enter a seafood restaurant where the meeting was held.

 

However, at least 500 people who were there cheered Janice and booed DAP Selangor Chairperson, YB Teresa Kok and DAP Publicity Director, Tony Pua. The crowd also booed Kampung Tunku assemblymen YB Lau Weng San and the new teratai state assemblymen Tiew Wey Keng.

 

Janice were sacked by the DAP in a dispute that saw a whole lot of accusation regarding a certain monetary fund being thrown at her. Janice was avoiding the accusation and challenge the DAP to prove it. However, DAP doesn’t even flinched at Janice’s challenge and that made the people hate the DAP even more.

 

Previously, Janice was known as a strong critic of the DAP administration, particularly in the matter of unprofessionalism and the party tendency to give a one sided judgement on any issue.

 

As a spectator, we should praise Janice for having the strong will to prove her innocent and also her courage to criticize the party that has become a symbol of Chinese supremacy in Malaysia.

 

Everything that is happening to Janice raised question as she is still hoping to stay with DAP. Janice is currently challenging her untimely discharge from the party. She said that it is illegal and she has all the rights to come to the meeting.

 

We do not understand why Janice is trying to fight for her membership in a party that is ruled by thugs and corrupted to the bone.

 

It seems that Janice is willing to leave the country at the hands of all of these thugs rather than giving it to the Barisan Nasional that is more just and considerate. The question is why Janice? Why?

 

Are they willing to be govern by thugs and gangsters as long as they are Chinese?

Umno's Kuala Besut rep A Rahman Mokhtar dies

Kuala Besut assemblyman Dr A. Rahman Mokhtar (pix) passed away at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah hospital due to breathing difficulties.

The second term assemblyman from Umno passed away at 10.18am and will be buried at Masjid Teluk Bayu cemetery in Kuala Besut later today.

Dr A. Rahman, 55, was appointed to a second term as the health, women's development, family and community exco chairman after the general election.

He was admitted to the hospital last week and warded in the intensive care unit (ICU) after complaining of chest pains.

Dr A Rahman was a senior member of the state Barisan Nasional and one of only four who were retained in the state exco lineup.

He defended the Kuala Besut state seat by beating PAS' Napisah Ismail by 2,434 votes in the May general election.

ANWAR SILENTLY ADMITS NAJIB IS PRIME MINISTER AND ABANDONS HIS FOLLOWERS

Anwar Ibrahim has taken the oath as a ‘responsible Member of Parliament’ and he is therefore bound the country’s law and Constitution, to respect the result of the 13th general election and to respect Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak as the Prime Minister.

In other words and simply put – Anwar accepted the process of the general election and the result – thus no more rally or protest of whatsoever.

The morning he took the oath before the King, Anwar was aware that some 100 youngsters who were outside the Parliament house ‘battling’ the police to enter to stop the swearing-in ceremony.

He did not even have the courtesy to tell those youngsters who are his followers, loyal to his instructions, to disperse and and go home and let the swearing-in goes peaceful.

But no, he just let them suffer while he took his oath and then had tea and laugh his heart out while his ‘boys’ got arrested and detained for few days.

But as we all know, that is Anwar Ibrahim – a rebel rouser who makes use of people and then dump them to survive of their own.

He does not care about the welfare of his people nor he cares about the welfare of his friends because he only cares about himself, his family and his objectives.

Just two days before the swearing-in, Anwar had planned to disrupt the occasion as he had wanted to boycott it but when his partners in DAP and PAS opposed the suggestion, he went along, citing the press misquoted him.

It was the briefing on the parliament proceedings that he planned to boycott, his answered unshamely when asked by the press.

But the records are there for everyone to see, not just in the mainstream media but also his media – the opposition print and electronic media.

He expected few hundred-thousand people would participate in the Black 505 grand finale rally on Saturday, two days before the swearing-in but he failed which means his influence is reducing.

Then Monday, he has no choice but to take the oath and admit that Najib is the Prime Minister.
But will he stop rallying and protesting outside the Dewan Rakyat now that he has the legal platform to voice out his disagreement and dissatisfaction?

Many says he will not but if he does, if he continues with his rally, that simply means he is the hypocrite of the highest level, the highest degree, a man that cannot be trusted with any oath or promises.

But the people obviously know and that was why not many went to the supposedly final rally at Padang Merbok on Saturday, they know Anwar just want to use them for his own selfish goal, not the people’s goal.

Anwar, now without shame and pride, sits alongside other MPs, facing Najib and other Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders whom he had smeared and accused of many things during the campaign and before the campaign period in the run-up to the 13th general election.

He unshamely admits, in silence of course, to the people that followed him all through the ‘battle purportedly for fair and clean election’ that Najib has actually won and thus should be respected as the Prime Minister.

 

ANWAR RALLYING SUPPORT AND FOLLOWERS FOR NURUL IZZAH’S FUTURE

Anwar Ibrahim’s political battle will not end until he gets his daughter Nurul Izzah to become the president of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and leader of the opposition alliance Pakatan Rakyat (PR).

His untiring efforts and strategies laid out are now ‘changed to Plan B’ as the first plan to have him ‘installed’ as the Prime Minister has fizzled and faded this morning (Monday) at 11am when he took the oath as an MP.

Following the swearing-in and the failure to rally the crowd on Saturday grand finale rally at Padang Merbok, many political observers expected Anwar to shift his focus on his daughter who is the Lembah Pantai MP.

They said Anwar knew his ambition to become the Prime Minister flew out of the Parliament building window the moment he took the oath and thus he now shifts his focus on his daughter.
They added that that is why the past few months he has been rallying the youngsters – students and those out of universities and colleges respective of race – to continue the ‘battle’ that would be Nurul Izzah’s backbone and platform.

They said Anwar is torn between his present deputy Azmin Ali and Nurul Izzah who is currently the party vice-president to lead the party but given Azmin’s outbursts when Khalid Ibrahim was re-appointed Selangor Mentri Besar, Anwar’s focus is now on Nurul.

According to them, the reason why PKR assembly that is supposed to include party election was postponed was to give Anwar time to plan for a status quo – no contest – so that his wife Wan Azizah Ismail will still be president, Azmin as deputy and Nurul Izzah as vice-president alongside Tian Chua and S. Sivarasa.

And Nurul Izzah may well ‘matured and ready’ by the time the party holds its next election just before the 14th general election to be party president and lead the opposition front.

That is the ‘ripe and right’ time that Nurul Izzah can lead with the support from the youngsters who will be voters by that time, some new 4 million voters, according to some observers.

Nurul Izah is said to have the support and even sympathy from the young who will be voters by the time the 14th general election is held and rallying the youngsters now is the right thing to do.

The scenario is by the time the 14th general election is held which is five years from now, Anwar will be around 72, an age not attractive to lead or become the Prime Minister, Nurul Izzah is his best bet.

Whether the observers’ views are true or false, right or wrong, it is evident that Anwar’s time is over and he is also facing a serious ‘credibility problem’ when PAS subtly and indirectly ‘reject’ him as a Prime Minister candidate way before the 13th general election and accepted the general election result.

Thus, Barisan Nasional (BN) will be up against young leaders in the opposition front in the 14th general election who are more aggressive and creative.

 

ANWAR’S INFLUENCE DWINDLING AS SEEN IN SATURDAY’S RALLY

Anwar Ibrahim’s influence is fast dwindling as his supposedly to be the grand finale rally on Saturday turned out to be a failure with hardly 15,000 people participated of an expectation 300,000.
In fact, top leaders of DAP and PAS were absent leaving Anwar and the lower rung leaders of Pakatan Rakyat (PR) protesting against the 13th general election result and demanding the resignations of Election Commission (EC) staff.

What supposed to be the pinnacle of the rally which momentum had been picking up since second of May, had suddenly become ended in an anti-climax and cold, evidently showing the people’s interest in pursuing Anwar’s cause has declined, faster than Anwar and leaders of his Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) had expected.

Anwar has no choice but to ‘eat his words’ and accept the 13th general election result as well as accepting Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak as Prime Minister tomorrow (Monday) when he participates in the swearing-in of all Members of Parliament before the Yang Di Pertuan Agong.
He has to swallow his ego and pride and begin his job as a representative of the people of Permatang Pauh parliament constituency and leader of the opposition in parliament.

Anwar first lost the support of PAS leaders when the party spiritual leader Nik Aziz Nik Mat stepped down as Mentri Besar of Kelantan immediately after the conclusion of general election on May 5 and Nik Aziz’s trusted man Husam Musa was not picked as an exco member.

Following that, Kelantan PAS and its central leadership as well as the party Ulamak Council declare their stand that they accepted the result of the general election and they would not join the rally.
This had rather ‘thrown Anwar off the track’ as he had expected to be backed strongly by the Islamic party whose young members are considered as wild and ‘hyper active’ particularly when needed to stage protests and demonstrations.

The move by PAS leadership also reflected Anwar’s men in the party like deputy president Mohamad Sabu, Husam Musa, Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and few others have been sidelined since Nik Aziz’s left the mainstream leadership.

This had probably led to Husam giving out an edict that whoever dies while participating in the June 22 rally, which edict has got the party leaders ‘put in an awkward position’ because Husam is not a member of the party’s Ulamak Council.

Minus the support from PAS, Anwar’s hope of being ‘recognised and acknowledged’ as “THE’ leader of Pakatan Rakyat (PR) slowly diminishes as DAP’s recognition alone is insufficient for him to be accepted as ‘THE’ leader all races.

In fact, PAS has not supported him to be the Prime Minister all along but uses him to rally support of the people at a time when he was till influential – which was before the general election.

DAP’s chairman Karpal Singh was not supportive of the rally which he had in fact stated in the press but the party continues to support Anwar so long as the aim is to topple the Barisan Nasional (BN).
With declining influence and waning support, Anwar’s last chance of ‘redeeming’ himself, proving that he is right and he is still ‘relevant’ to be the leader of the opposition, is the petitions filed in the courts against EC.

If the oppositions wins any of the some 20-odd petitions the oppositions had filed, then Anwar is expected to ‘shout about it’ and gain his lost influence.
If not, then Anwar’s political future will just be a passing fade in the political journey of the country.

 

Parliament: King urges all Malaysians to accept GE13 results

The King has reiterated his call for all parties to accept and respect the results of the 13th general election.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah said the election was conducted in accordance to the democratic system and it was now time to work together so that the country could move forward to achieve high income status by 2020.

"I am grateful that the 13th general election was held in a peaceful environment. I appreciate the role of all those responsible especially the Election Commission, security forces in ensuring the general election could be held smoothly," he said.

The King also conveyed his appreciation to the people who had exercised their voting right and had fulfilled their duties to choose a Government to administer the country.

In congratulating MPs for being elected by the people, the King advised them to serve the people with full dedication, integrity and display high morale values.

"Remind yourself that your presence in this august hall is a responsibility to fulfil promises to the rakyat.
"MPs should bear the trust of the people who want continued stability and prosperity, as well as unity among the various races and religions," he said.

The King said the people, on the other hand, should play their role and work alongside the Government to realise all these aspirations.

Tuanku Abdul Halim also expressed his condolences to the families of the fallen heroes in Lahad Datu and Semporna, Sabah.

"Their sacrifice in maintaining peace and security in Sabah is highly appreciated and honoured," he said.
The King also commended the Government for establishing the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZONE) and Eastern Sabah Safety Command (ESSCOM) to further protect the sovereignty of the country.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim somehow found it in himself to stand up and take an oath in the Dewan Rakyat Monday. More than any of the other 221 members of the house, this was a hugely symbolic gesture, because by his actions Anwar has now validated the result of GE13 - whether he likes it or not.

Suddenly GE13 and the Parliament it created are good enough for Anwar.

Right until the eve of the new Parliament, Anwar was desperately trying to save face. As late as Sunday he was vowing to "work with foreign countries" to expose incidents of fraud. But in the wake of the dismal turnout for his Saturday 505 rally, he knows his mini-rebellion has run out of steam and he has been forced to admit as much for the first time.

"We have to move on," he said, momentarily forgetting that everyone else long ago moved on except for him and his waning band of supporters.

And Anwar wasn't finished with his excuse making for Saturday's 505 flop. Still blaming the smoke haze, he said elderly supporters as well as those with respiratory conditions and young children were ordered to leave the KL event early. This doesn't explain why many of those quizzed as they made an exit blamed "boring speeches" instead.

All 222 members took their oath Monday, meaning not one heeded the ludicrous calls for a boycott. Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia was reappointed as speaker of the Dewan Rakyat and the first to take the oath were the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his deputy Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

This ceremony is normally viewed as being a necessary but unexciting element of Westminster politics, but this time around it will be especially important to our future. Because more than anything else that has been said and done since GE13, this event can draw a line under all the posturing, recriminations and bad blood that the divisive poll generated.

From here on, the conversation should be about policies and debate, not polls and the Election Commission. Our elected representatives can focus on serving their constituents and debating legislation that will deliver for Malaysia's future.

Anwar has ominously not ruled out further protest. But instead of seeking to "work with foreign countries" he should focus on the work at home.

What the people want is to see their MPs earning their money and that means taking their seats in the house as voters expect them to do.

If Anwar can't see this then it he might as well call it a day and stick to his promise of political retirement.

A New Parliament That Draws a Line Under Anwar’s Protests

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim somehow found it in himself to stand up and take an oath in the Dewan Rakyat Monday. More than any of the other 221 members of the house, this was a hugely symbolic gesture, because by his actions Anwar has now validated the result of GE13 - whether he likes it or not.
Suddenly GE13 and the Parliament it created are good enough for Anwar.
Right until the eve of the new Parliament, Anwar was desperately trying to save face. As late as Sunday he was vowing to "work with foreign countries" to expose incidents of fraud. But in the wake of the dismal turnout for his Saturday 505 rally, he knows his mini-rebellion has run out of steam and he has been forced to admit as much for the first time.
"We have to move on," he said, momentarily forgetting that everyone else long ago moved on except for him and his waning band of supporters.
And Anwar wasn't finished with his excuse making for Saturday's 505 flop. Still blaming the smoke haze, he said elderly supporters as well as those with respiratory conditions and young children were ordered to leave the KL event early. This doesn't explain why many of those quizzed as they made an exit blamed "boring speeches" instead.
All 222 members took their oath Monday, meaning not one heeded the ludicrous calls for a boycott. Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia was reappointed as speaker of the Dewan Rakyat and the first to take the oath were the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his deputy Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
This ceremony is normally viewed as being a necessary but unexciting element of Westminster politics, but this time around it will be especially important to our future. Because more than anything else that has been said and done since GE13, this event can draw a line under all the posturing, recriminations and bad blood that the divisive poll generated.
From here on, the conversation should be about policies and debate, not polls and the Election Commission. Our elected representatives can focus on serving their constituents and debating legislation that will deliver for Malaysia's future.
Anwar has ominously not ruled out further protest. But instead of seeking to "work with foreign countries" he should focus on the work at home.
What the people want is to see their MPs earning their money and that means taking their seats in the house as voters expect them to do.
If Anwar can't see this then it he might as well call it a day and stick to his promise of political retirement.

- See more at: http://www.thechoice.my/top-stories/64955-a-new-parliament-that-draws-a-line-under-anwars-protests#sthash.fchqma9C.dpuf

A New Parliament That Draws a Line Under Anwar’s Protests

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim somehow found it in himself to stand up and take an oath in the Dewan Rakyat Monday. More than any of the other 221 members of the house, this was a hugely symbolic gesture, because by his actions Anwar has now validated the result of GE13 - whether he likes it or not.
Suddenly GE13 and the Parliament it created are good enough for Anwar.
Right until the eve of the new Parliament, Anwar was desperately trying to save face. As late as Sunday he was vowing to "work with foreign countries" to expose incidents of fraud. But in the wake of the dismal turnout for his Saturday 505 rally, he knows his mini-rebellion has run out of steam and he has been forced to admit as much for the first time.
"We have to move on," he said, momentarily forgetting that everyone else long ago moved on except for him and his waning band of supporters.
And Anwar wasn't finished with his excuse making for Saturday's 505 flop. Still blaming the smoke haze, he said elderly supporters as well as those with respiratory conditions and young children were ordered to leave the KL event early. This doesn't explain why many of those quizzed as they made an exit blamed "boring speeches" instead.
All 222 members took their oath Monday, meaning not one heeded the ludicrous calls for a boycott. Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia was reappointed as speaker of the Dewan Rakyat and the first to take the oath were the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his deputy Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
This ceremony is normally viewed as being a necessary but unexciting element of Westminster politics, but this time around it will be especially important to our future. Because more than anything else that has been said and done since GE13, this event can draw a line under all the posturing, recriminations and bad blood that the divisive poll generated.
From here on, the conversation should be about policies and debate, not polls and the Election Commission. Our elected representatives can focus on serving their constituents and debating legislation that will deliver for Malaysia's future.
Anwar has ominously not ruled out further protest. But instead of seeking to "work with foreign countries" he should focus on the work at home.
What the people want is to see their MPs earning their money and that means taking their seats in the house as voters expect them to do.
If Anwar can't see this then it he might as well call it a day and stick to his promise of political retirement.

- See more at: http://www.thechoice.my/top-stories/64955-a-new-parliament-that-draws-a-line-under-anwars-protests#sthash.fchqma9C.dpuf

Blackout505: Mr Hadi Awang, Please Stand Up!

As we all expected from the beginning, PAS President, Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang was nowhere to be found. He was supposed to lead the Blackout 505 troops from PAS Headquarters in Jalan Raja Laut last Saturday.

 

Hadi was supposed to walk beside his Deputy President, Mat Sabu to lead the protesters from there to Padang Merbuk but was not seen since the early morning up until the end of the protest. .

 

Because of Hadi’s absence, Pakatan Rakyat supporters who gather at Jalan Raja Laut were confused. All of them are wondering whether they were in the right location that was chosen by the organizers.

Some of the protesters had gone home because the number of people who have gathered at the PAS HQ was so poor. Not just Jalan Raja Laut, 6 other gathering location shares the same fate. Thus their walk to Padang Merbuk was unsuccessful.

 

At the end of the day, the rally that is supposed to be attended by ½ a million protesters, was only attended by 5,000-10,000 people only. This is the worst rally ever organized by the Pakatan Rakyat.

Among other things, we are convinced that the non-attendance of Mr. Hadi Awang has shown that not all Pakatan Rakyat’s leaders brace the same ideologies and aspiration of Anwar Ibrahim. Hadi’s action also effect PAS members who openly expressed that they do not want to be associated with the Blackout505 rally.

 

We have been informed that   the PAS Grand Imam, Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat who was sick at home, managed to attend the rally, even if he has to ride in an ambulance. The very healthy Mr. Hadi refuses to come to the main event as if he is not a Pakatan Rakyat member anymore.

 

Apa pun alasannya nanti, PAS perlu bertanggungjawab atas tindakan Presidennya sendiri yang jelas bertentangan dengan dasar Pakatan Rakyat.

 

Whatever the reason that will be state by Hadi later on, PAS has to take responsibility. Their President do not support the Pakatan Rakyat and decision of the MT. Stern action should be taken by Pakatan Rakyat to ensure insubordination acts like Mr. Hadi here, will never ever happen again.

 

Haze: Govt will support any Indonesian action on Malaysian companies doing open burning

Malaysia will support any action by Indonesia against errant Malaysian companies found to be involved in agricultural open burning activities blamed for the haze.

"If at all they (companies) are Malaysians and Indonesia does take action, Malaysia will surely support such action," Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam told reporters this after the swearing-in ceremony in Parliament on Monday.

However, he acknowledged the Government here could not interfere with internal legal matters as the companies are operating in Indonesia under local laws there.

"We are not telling them (Indonesia) not to take action, please do whatever you have to do under your laws whether it is a Malaysian, Singapore or Indonesian company," he added.

However, at the present, he said there was no proof of Malaysian companies being involved with several companies denying they were involved.

He was asked to comment on claims by Indonesia's Senior Presidential Aide Kuntoro Mangkusubroto that three local companies, namely Asia Pacific Resources International, Asia Pulp and Paper and Sime Darby, were involved in open burning activities in Sumatra.

Haze: Maybe Next Time They’ll Topple The Government.

Protesters at Parliament attempt to crash police barrier

A group of protesters gather in front of Parliament, ahead of the swearing-in of MPs.

 

 Activists protesting in front of Parliament Monday morning have tried to breach the barrier formed by police personnel, resulting in scuffles. Some of the protesters have been arrested.
They have been told to disperse immediately and Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel were seen preparing to use tear gas.
Police personnel have refrained from any violence, apart from pushing those trying to break the barrier to the ground.

Police maintaining a close watch at Parliament as protesters gather.

Earlier, a small group gathered in front of Parliament, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of MPs on Monday.

Police personnel stationed at the entrance to the House to monitor the situation asked the group to disperse.
However, the organisers told protesters to sit on the sidewalk, as they had a memo to hand to the Prime Minister, on the issue of the Election Commission being under Parliament.

Protesters lying on the road near the entrance of Parliament on Monday. 

 

Those in the group carried banners, calling for the Election Commission (EC) panels to resign and over issues concerning deaths in police custody.
Lawmakers from both sides were seen entering the House.
Activists who had camped out since Saturday at Padang Merbuk nearby, joined the group in front of Parliament at around 8.30am.

Police trying to block several protesters from entering Parliament.

Haze: Bad new folks! Sumatra hotspots double to 118 on Saturday

The number of hot spots detected in Sumatra via satellite NOAA-18 on Saturday rose almost two fold to 118 from 64 on Friday.

According to a statement from the Department of Environment (DOE), the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) in Singapore reported that the haze was becoming thicker from fires in Riau Province, Sumatera Tengah, Indonesia.

It said winds blowing from the southwest had carried haze from Riau to the central and southern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

"The increase in the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at unhealthy and dangerous levels is still influenced by cross-boundary haze following the south west monsoon still experienced by Malaysia and is expected to continue until September," said the department.

According to DOE, the API recorded at 11am Sunday found Muar in Johor and Melaka City and Bukit Rambai in Malacca at dangerous levels.

Muar recorded an API of 690 while Bukit Rambai and Malacca city had readings of 428 and 415 respectively.

A total 17 stations in the country recorded unhealthy APIs, 30 moderate and two were categorised as good.

The stations which were at unhealthy levels were:
Selangor: Port Klang at 192, Petaling Jaya (125), Banting (115), Shah Alam (112) and Kuala Selangor (104).
Kuala Lumpur: Cheras (111) and Batu Muda (108). Negeri Sembilan: Nilai (106), Seremban (104) and Port Dickson (184).
Johor: Pasir Gudang (110), Larkin (117) and Kota Tinggi (124).
Pahang: Indera Mahkota (107) and Balok Baru (149). Terengganu: Paka (105) and Kemaman (153).
Based on the API, the readings of between 0 and 50 is categorised as good, 51 to 100 (moderate), 101 to 200 (unhealthy), 201 to 300 (very unhealthy) and 300 upwards, dangerous

Black 505: Chinese Cowards!

The previous Blackout 505 series rally before this saw 90% of the attendees were Chinese and only a few PKR Malays were seen at the protest site. PAS and its ever notorious Unit Amal are nowhere to be seen.

 

However, in the height of the rally, the name was changed to Black505. Up until 12:30 this morning, most of the protestor is Malays which make up of the total numbers of the attendees. While the Chinese are nowhere to be seen.

 

From the 7 gathering point, only one location have sizeable amount of protestor where 200-300 people were seen. Meanwhile, at the PAS headquarters in Jalan Raja Laut, the attendance is less then all of the previous rallies. Malays from the PKR party was the majority while PAS was scarce.

Is this a grim reminder that Anwar Ibrahim has lost his touch?

 

 Absence of the Chinese shows the true nature of the Chinese community as they are only using the Malays to show that they are powerful. They started the rally by spreading hate in the preliminary rally that was organized all over the country. When the time comes for them to show up at the main event, they stand behind and send Malays from PKR and PAS to fight in the front line.

 

We know that the Chinese are scared there might be military intervention in the Black505 rally. They are also scared of the “Jihad” call by Husam Musa.

 

What they understand by PAS call for “Jihad” means that PAS members are ready to die, while the Chinese are not willing to do so. The saying “Chinese are afraid to die” seems correct.

 

If up until now, there are no attendance from the Chinese, it means Anwar Ibrahim needs to rethink its cooperation with the DAP. Remember that the MCA has already stabbed BN on the back, and the DAP has already “rode” PAS and PKR, it would be easier for them to stab the Pakatan Rakyat.

 

Just imagine after fighting together for so long, suddenly the DAP only send PKR and PAS to face the Police and maybe also the army, while the DAP sits at home enjoying the weekend without any worries.

 

Anyway, after the rally ends, the amount of attendees are only 20,000 people and almost 90% of them are Malays. How can you topple the government with only 20,000 people?

Pressure on Opposition to Show Political Maturity When Parliament Begins

On Friday, the full dress rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the first meeting of the first session of the 13th Parliament passed without a hitch.

Now all eyes are on the Opposition next week to see whether they can behave maturely when they take their oaths and their seats in the Dewan Rakyat.

On Tuesday at 10am the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah will deliver his royal address, officially opening the 16-day session.

However his delivery, along with the display from the guard-of-honour by the 1st Battalion Royal Malay Regiment may well prove to be the only moment of decorum on the day, as Pakatan Rakyat continues to threaten unrest.

The simple fact is that since May 5 the number of elected Opposition MPs that have shown any sense of responsibility has been worryingly low.

Between outrageous threats of parliamentary boycott and the on-going Black 505 rallies (set to reach a crescendo Saturday at Padang Merbok), Pakatan Rakyat have left voters with no doubt in their minds on where their priorities lie.

"What else do they plan to do, the opposition?" asked Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein this week.

"You cannot have the cake and eat it too. The public can see that they are not sincere or responsible. All they want is to engage in endless politicking."

With 133 seats held by Barisan Nasional compared to 89 for Pakatan Rakyat, the clamour of voices will be more balanced than ever before.

In an alternate reality such a balance might be construed as a positive sign for Malaysian politics – a moment when democracy can really shine.

But with continued irresponsible and unruly behaviour from certain Pakatan firebrands, the outlook is less rosy. Any fallout from Saturday's rally could well spill over to next week's session, cheapening the rakyat's victory at GE13.

MONDAY IS A DAY OF RECKONING WHEN ALL MPs TAKE THEIR OATH

Monday is a day of reckoning as all elected representatives of the people who are called Members of Parliament take their oath before the King before the beginning of the 13^th Parliament session.

 

The swearing-in marks not just the beginning of the responsibility of an MP but more importantly is the recognition and acceptance of the 13^th general election result that voters returned the mandate to the ruling coalition of Barisan Nasional (BN).

 

PR leader who is Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de facto chief Anwar Ibrahim had suggested, as impressed by PKR vice-president Tian Chua that all opposition MPs boycott the swearing-in because they did not recognize and accepted the general election result.

 

However, PKR’s partners DAP and PAS stood their ground to participate in the swearing-in and worse is PAS even openly said the party accepted the result of the general election.

 

PAS’s attitude has, since the general election been non-confrontational against the BN especially Umno which worries PKR while the DAP continue to be on its own.

 

PKR has continued its opposition against the general election result by holding rallies all over the country which PAS has openly disassociated itself.

 

DAP goes along with the rally and any other acts that Anwar does, so long as they are to express disagreement against the ruling coalition.

 

PKR, despite having more MPs compared to PAS has yet to have a base that the party can call truly call grassroots or loyal membership compared to PAS and DAP where the two parties have been set up some two to three decades ago.

 

It has supporters who are young, many intellectuals and aggressive who, in-line with the reason the party was set up, to see Anwar as the Prime Minister.

 

While DAP has no qualms about the Prime Minister issue, PAS has stuck to its stand that party president Abdul Hadi Awang be made Prime Minister.

 

In short, PAS has been the obstacle to Anwar’s credibility to become a Prime Minister material.

But the party has agreed to participate in the biggest rally on Saturday at the purported venue of Padang Merbok on condition, as the party Ulamak Council chief Dr Harun Taib said it would be peaceful and free of violence.

 

But Monday’s swearing-in will reflect – whether consciously or unconsciously – with whatever rallies or acts done or being planned against the ruling BN, that the oppositions accepted the result of the 13^th general election and  Najib Tun Abdul Razak as the Prime Minister of the people.

 

In short, it is an act of recognizing and acknowledging the victory of BN and as such, the Dewan Rakyat will be the legal platform for the oppositions to express their disagreement and allegations of fraud or cheats or whatever they want.

 

Thus, rallies are no longer needed to pump the message or voice agreements unless the oppositions headed by Anwar as the opposition chief plans something bigger than mere rallies.

PAS Is Ready To Die in Black 505, How About DAP?

Malaysian Insider has expressed concern over the possible presence of the army in the Black 505 rally tomorrow.  The article, written by Lionel Morais called for the government to not make the rally as a threat to the national security, as proven by the previous Blackout rallies held.

 

He argued that the people are not Sulu terrorists but only citizens practicing their right for a peaceful assembly.   Malaysians are not naturally violent or mean, said Morais.

 

Lim Kit Siang then republished this article in his blog, obviously because he agrees with Morais.  It looks like the DAP is not happy that the army should be there, probably because they really don’t intend for things to get as ugly.

 

However, Kit Siang should know better that things can get really ugly, and even bloody when overwhelming hatred is in the air.  Be rest assured that there will be hatred and anger as the PR leaders delivered their speeches.

 

With Husam Musa’s recent call for ‘jihad’, we can’t be sure how many of PAS goons would be willing to die a matyr in Black505.  And you can’t die a matyr without first went into battle.  So, it is only convenient for PAS that the army is there to fulfill their wish.

 

Not all rallies held by the Oppositions went peacefully.  Protestors acting violently, constantly provoking and challenging the authority is a more than common scenes in any protest.  We have seen in BERSIH 3.0, how a journalist, policemen and fellow protestors were badly injured when things got out of control.   In two of the rallies, we have witnessed two ‘unplanned’ deaths of protestors.  The irony is that they didn’t die of the beating by the police but heart-attack, which could have been avoided if they didn’t join the rally.

 

With 7 assembly points planned in Black505, we expected a similar scenario with BERSIH 3.0.   Since BERSIH 3.0 did not get them anywhere, the Black505 is expected to be worse in order to create impact.  PR thought they would be able to handle it should they only have to face the police as they have enough experience confronting them.

 

However, the presence of the army is another story all together.  PAS is more than ready to confront the army and die a matyr but is DAP willing to sacrifice their ever comfortable lives for the sake of political power?

ANWAR IS SICK AND DAP AND PAS SHOULD HELP HIM SEE THE REALITY

Sometimes humans are just ridiculous to the extent of being unreasonable, which is a sickness so to say, a sickness of not wanting to accept the reality and truth.

 

Call the behavior by any name – greed, obsession, stupid, persistence and whatever more names to such sickness – it is in reality a psychological disease that makes one feel and think one is special, more intelligent than anyone else especially so when one is always being praised for having the gift of speech, in short the oratorical skill.

 

Anwar Ibrahim is such a person who sees himself as special and that his place or position should be the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the post he had missed in 1998 and again missed in the May 5, 2013 general election.

 

He was so near to the post but still missed it, unable to have it in his pocket and this has made him so ‘angry and desperate’ – a mixed feelings that he cannot control that have him confused actually while at the same time more determined.

 

In short he is becoming mad, a psychological effect of his over-obsession of his capability that defies fate.

 

He does not believe in fate anymore, as it seems now, going by his actions that ignore all effects and impacts.

 

He does not care how many people will suffer and what will be the economic situation of the country and what will happen to those who follow all his actions blindly – in this case he actually wanted those followers to be blind because easier to make them slaves.

 

Tomorrow, Saturday 22 he planned a rally, the biggest and probably the last, just a probability, aimed at toppling the duly elected government of the day and along with it, PAS central committee member Husam Musa has directed the party’s members and supporters to participate.

 

Husam even came out with an edict that those who die in the rally would die of syahid – matyr.

Frightening but this is the truth and the truth is Anwar do not care about anything so long as his objective is achieved – topple the present government led by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak.

He does not accept the May 5 general election result and ironically Husam has the same mind although PAS leaders had openly and unanimously stated their stand that the accepted the general election result with an open heart.

 

And the irony is that Anwar will attend the swearing-in of all Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday which he failed to initiate a boycott when his partners DAP and PAS opposed.

So Anwar is having two minds – attend the swearing-in which literally means he accepts the general election result and Najib as Prime Minister – while at the same time rejecting the general election results and Naji as Prime Minister through his rallies.

 

Truly Anwar is a sick man and he needs help – mentally and spiritually – and PAS and DAP should actually help him to see the real world and see the real truth.

 

DAP and PAS should not allow Anwar to continue living in his dream land or make believe world as he is becoming more dangerous by the day.

 

Black 505: Police warn public against participation in rally

Police have advised members of the public not to participate in the Black 505 rally Saturday, claiming the organisers deliberately want to see clashes between the authorities and rally participants. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohmad Salleh said according to information based on a tip-off, the organisers had told protesters to provoke the authorities tasked to control the crowd at Padang Merbok, here and seven other locations in the city.

"The provocation is intended to create police anger at the demonstrators and thus create chaos at these places," he said in a statement here Friday.

He said that according to the tip-off, the organisers were also expected to spark chaos in Kuala Lumpur, in order to show to the world the "violence" caused by authorities.

Mohmad also stressed that the rally was against the law because it was in conflict with the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

He said the police would not hesitate to take stern action against any person who willfully violated the act and any other law enshrined in the constitution.

Kedah to pursue raw water issue with Penang

The Kedah government is to write officially to the Penang government to have discussions on the issue over the sale of raw water from Kedah.

Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Mukhriz Tun Dr Mahathir said the letter to be sent shortly was expected to launch the discussions on the matter between the two state governments.

Kedah feels that Penang should pay for the raw water it draws from the Muda River which originates in Kedah but also flows through Penang.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng had reportedly stated that Kedah's proposal to charge Penang for the raw water was "unreasonable" as Penang was taking the water from the river in Penang without any expense to Kedah.

Mukhriz said the previous PAS-led Kedah government had sent a similar letter to the Penang government but it was only at the level of the state executive councils and did not reach Lim.

"I will refer to the earlier letter and we will look into the matter. I do not wish to politicise this water issue.
"I will make sure that the request for the sale of raw water to Penang is done legally and will discuss it with the state secretary and legal advisor," he told reporters after the handing over of refurbished houses at Wisma Umno Jerlun on Friday.

Mukhriz said he was thankful to former Kedah local government, water supply and water and energy resource committee chairman Datuk Phahrolrazi Zawawi who supported his initiative to seek payment for the raw water.

Phahrolrazi had stated in a newspaper report that the sale of raw water to Penang was apolitical and based on the right and justification of the Kedah government to obtain payment for nurturing the source of raw water.

Mukhriz said the Kedah government also wanted to know what the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry had to say in arriving at an amicable solution in the matter.

"A Penang state executive councillor representing the DAP had raised the matter in the state legislative assembly and wanted it to be brought to the Dewan Rakyat for a reply from the ministry. I am waiting for the reply from the ministry," he said

Anwar, the Unlikely Saviour of Vernacular Education

It seems Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is suddenly a fan of vernacular education – a fact that might surprise everyone who remembers the heady days before GE13 when Pakatan Rakyat sought to score political points from a scare campaign about Chinese and Tamil schools.

Back then it warned that Chinese children risked being left behind by the Government's reforms with students of 60 independent schools excluded from the examination system. Of course it was nonsense, but it proved how prepared the Opposition was to use an issue that is so important for parents to grab a few votes.

Now we should be equally wary that Anwar is suddenly such a fan. He said Thursday Malaysia should not abolish the vernacular school system but must instead focus on national unity in the wake of the racial tensions that flared during the GE13 campaign.

This is rank hypocrisy for so many reasons. First and foremost it was Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, not Anwar, who sought to calm racial divisions during the campaign. While Najib spoke about getting the best out of Malaysian youth regardless of their race or religion, his 1Malaysia campaign was derided as a vanity project by Pakatan Rakyat.

In fact, racial tensions were exacerbated by DAP-PKR-PAS where bitter disputes arose over whether Malays or Chinese candidates should fill key seats.

On school education, Pakatan sent out mixed messages, in turn supporting and criticising the National Education Blueprint and then using its manifesto to call for a totally unnecessary royal commission on school education should it gain power. Apart from the fact that this proposal would have been a total waste of time and money, it also served to remind us that Pakatan Rakyat had no ideas of its own.

The real supporters of vernacular education has been the BN Government, which has boosted funds for both Chinese and Tamil schools while introducing easier teaching modules to ensure Bahasa is well received in these schools. It has also insisted all 17-year-olds be proficient in English, which means Chinese and Indian students are now getting the best of both worlds.

Anwar's comments were a response to Former Court of Appeal judge Datuk Mohd Noor Abdullah, suggesting vernacular schools be turned into national schools that teach all languages. His opinion is not Government policy but sneaky Anwar knew this when he trotted out his populist defence of vernacular education.

We should perhaps be thankful for one thing. After more than a month of wallowing in self-pity and bleating about the outcome of GE13, Anwar was actually commenting on a policy issue that impacts people.

It's a welcome change, despite the fact that he has again got it totally wrong.

KPMG Global Chairman Michael Andrew has heaped praise on Malaysia's financial outlook and governance by stating that the country is well positioned for major growth in the second half of this year.

Perhaps most interesting from the perspective of local developments was his statement that the positive outlook is in part due to the removal of political uncertainty, referring to pre-GE13 concerns that a fractured Pakatan Rakyat could destabilise the country if it took Putrajaya.

Although diplomatic about his choice of words, Andrew was clearly saying that investors favour Barisan Nasional's firm grip on the economy over the limp hand of Pakatan.

The man we can thank for that is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who time and again has wooed investors with his far-reaching vision for Malaysian prosperity.

It is under his guidance that Malaysia's economy has reached the resilient position it is in now – one that CIMB Group Chief Executive Datuk Seri Nazir Razak said this week would even be able to fend off possible "hot money" outflows that experts say are looming for the region.

Nazir said it seemed likely that the Quantitative Easing measures from the U.S. would result in temporary volatility in ASEAN financial markets, but that "our economies and financial systems are strong" and the hard lessons learned from the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990's meant that Malaysian financiers could respond quickly, collectively and sensibly.

"Malaysia is probably one of the least to be affected. This is ironic because we now worry about the recovery and the rising interest rates in the US, and consequently what we call the 'risk-off' trade, which results in a large sum of money flowing out of Asia," he explained.

According to the United Nations it is not just Malaysia but the whole of Southeast Asia that is looking forward economically.

The UN's Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) recently released the results of a survey that noted regional growth of 5.3 per cent last year – up 4.5 per cent from the previous year despite continued global uncertainty.

On Malaysia, the report noted concerted Government initiatives were having a positive impact.

"Private consumption growth accelerated on buoyant job markets, low inflation and government initiatives, such as civil servant salary hikes and one-off cash assistance to lower-income households," it read.

"Similarly, fixed investment growth surged to a multi-year high pace on public infrastructure spending and firm private investment benefiting from the ongoing structural reform agenda to achieve high-income country status by 2020 (Vision 2020)."

Najib’s Fiscal Leadership Bodes Well for Malaysia’s Economy

Friday, 21 June 2013

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KPMG Global Chairman Michael Andrew has heaped praise on Malaysia's financial outlook and governance by stating that the country is well positioned for major growth in the second half of this year.
Perhaps most interesting from the perspective of local developments was his statement that the positive outlook is in part due to the removal of political uncertainty, referring to pre-GE13 concerns that a fractured Pakatan Rakyat could destabilise the country if it took Putrajaya.
Although diplomatic about his choice of words, Andrew was clearly saying that investors favour Barisan Nasional's firm grip on the economy over the limp hand of Pakatan.
The man we can thank for that is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who time and again has wooed investors with his far-reaching vision for Malaysian prosperity.
It is under his guidance that Malaysia's economy has reached the resilient position it is in now – one that CIMB Group Chief Executive Datuk Seri Nazir Razak said this week would even be able to fend off possible "hot money" outflows that experts say are looming for the region.
Nazir said it seemed likely that the Quantitative Easing measures from the U.S. would result in temporary volatility in ASEAN financial markets, but that "our economies and financial systems are strong" and the hard lessons learned from the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990's meant that Malaysian financiers could respond quickly, collectively and sensibly.
"Malaysia is probably one of the least to be affected. This is ironic because we now worry about the recovery and the rising interest rates in the US, and consequently what we call the 'risk-off' trade, which results in a large sum of money flowing out of Asia," he explained.
According to the United Nations it is not just Malaysia but the whole of Southeast Asia that is looking forward economically.
The UN's Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) recently released the results of a survey that noted regional growth of 5.3 per cent last year – up 4.5 per cent from the previous year despite continued global uncertainty.
On Malaysia, the report noted concerted Government initiatives were having a positive impact.
"Private consumption growth accelerated on buoyant job markets, low inflation and government initiatives, such as civil servant salary hikes and one-off cash assistance to lower-income households," it read.
"Similarly, fixed investment growth surged to a multi-year high pace on public infrastructure spending and firm private investment benefiting from the ongoing structural reform agenda to achieve high-income country status by 2020 (Vision 2020)."

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KPMG Global Chairman Michael Andrew has heaped praise on Malaysia's financial outlook and governance by stating that the country is well positioned for major growth in the second half of this year.

Perhaps most interesting from the perspective of local developments was his statement that the positive outlook is in part due to the removal of political uncertainty, referring to pre-GE13 concerns that a fractured Pakatan Rakyat could destabilise the country if it took Putrajaya.

Although diplomatic about his choice of words, Andrew was clearly saying that investors favour Barisan Nasional's firm grip on the economy over the limp hand of Pakatan.

The man we can thank for that is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who time and again has wooed investors with his far-reaching vision for Malaysian prosperity.

It is under his guidance that Malaysia's economy has reached the resilient position it is in now – one that CIMB Group Chief Executive Datuk Seri Nazir Razak said this week would even be able to fend off possible "hot money" outflows that experts say are looming for the region.

Nazir said it seemed likely that the Quantitative Easing measures from the U.S. would result in temporary volatility in ASEAN financial markets, but that "our economies and financial systems are strong" and the hard lessons learned from the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990's meant that Malaysian financiers could respond quickly, collectively and sensibly.

"Malaysia is probably one of the least to be affected. This is ironic because we now worry about the recovery and the rising interest rates in the US, and consequently what we call the 'risk-off' trade, which results in a large sum of money flowing out of Asia," he explained.

According to the United Nations it is not just Malaysia but the whole of Southeast Asia that is looking forward economically.

The UN's Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) recently released the results of a survey that noted regional growth of 5.3 per cent last year – up 4.5 per cent from the previous year despite continued global uncertainty.

On Malaysia, the report noted concerted Government initiatives were having a positive impact.

"Private consumption growth accelerated on buoyant job markets, low inflation and government initiatives, such as civil servant salary hikes and one-off cash assistance to lower-income households," it read.

"Similarly, fixed investment growth surged to a multi-year high pace on public infrastructure spending and firm private investment benefiting from the ongoing structural reform agenda to achieve high-income country status by 2020 (Vision 2020)."