Saturday, February 21, 2009
"Wake Me Up When September Ends"
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Raja Petra vows to die in silence if re-arrested

He was released on 7 November last year but the government has appealed the court decision and a verdict is expected on Tuesday (today –ed.).
“I shall no longer open my mouth or utter one word during my detention. I shall maintain the silence of a mute person. I shall not sign any documents of the so many documents that they make you sign when under detention," he said.
"My signature is not going to be placed on a single shred of paper,” he wrote in his blog, ‘Malaysia Today’ acknowledging that the move could have dire consequences.
”I shall refuse all medical treatment and visits to the hospital. I shall refuse to accept any food and water supplied by the authorities.

“This action will mean I shall survive at the most seven to eight days,” he added.
Raja Petra blamed deputy prime minister Najib Razak for his arrest and for what he calls his political persecution.

In his most controversial article “Let’s Send Altantuya’s Murderers to Hell”, published on 25 April, Raja Petra said that Najib and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, were involved in the killing of Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Translator and former model, the Mongolia-born Shaariibuu, 28, was shot twice in the head, and her body was blown up with explosives, in a jungle outside Kuala Lumpur in October, 2006.
“I am totally sure that Najib (Razak) is involved. And at the very least, he should be investigated,” Raja Petra told Adnkronos International (AKI).
““I am aware that I have raised the stakes with this article and I am prepared to go all the way,” he added.
The ISA was inherited by Malaysia after it gained independence from Britain in 1957. In essence, it allows for the arrest of any person without the need for trial in certain circumstances. – AKI via DSAI
Friday, February 13, 2009
Muslim nations can overcome 'negative image'

He said this was made worse by the fact that anti-Islamic countries and the superpowers painted a negative image of Muslim countries.
"The Muslim community has always been linked with terrorism, more so after the Sept 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.
"No matter what Muslims do, they've always had a battered image," he said when closing the Sarawak Islamic Congress here last night.
Najib said the image problem was compounded when many Muslim communities in the world were labelled poor and backward.
He said Muslim countries had become weak and were not as united as before, particularly since many of them had become victims of war, such as the Palestinians in Gaza.
The deputy prime minister outlined four factors which could help Muslims handle challenges.
First, he said, was human capital development through education and knowledge.
"Muslim countries must have a generation that is intelligent and wise, just as it is mentioned in the Quran. Only then will they be able to build a great civilisation."

"The third is that Muslims do not realise their full economic potential. They must pursue this aggressively and be competitive, especially in trade and industry."
The fourth factor, he said, was that Muslims must improve their work ethics and life practices in accordance with the values of honesty and integrity as espoused by Islam. – text: NST
Thursday, February 12, 2009
'Leaders must formulate goals, objectives well'

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said when making recommendations, they must stick to the ones with the biggest payoffs.
"Firstly, when thinking of solutions, think of the elevator speech -- the solution should be so crisp and clear that you can explain it to someone in a 30-second elevator ride.
"Secondly, leaders must be able to energise people to get things accomplished and allow them to solve the most vexing problems."
Najib said the coming decades were periods to lay the foundation for substantial growth and change.
He said this in a speech, read by International Trade and Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, at the closing of the "Public Sector Young Executive Conference" at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre yesterday.
The two-day conference was opened by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Tuesday.

He said it was his observation that the leadership in the public sector was now facing an array of daunting challenges, including inverse global competition, changing demographics, issues of integrity and accountability, political aberrations and those relating to risky human behaviours.
"While we are slowly working from differences to similarities, the challenges are not minimised but, in fact, becoming more complex."
Therefore, Najib said, the leadership in the public sector must be about handling information and knowledge to achieve competitive advantage and effectiveness.
He added that the skill to envision various alternatives, expected or otherwise, was not a luxury anymore.

"We have to be both smart and wise to display a successful public sector leadership to face the challenges of a globalised world." -- text: NST
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
No, it’s not a referendum lah!
“We didn’t plan, they came so we welcome them,” said Abdullah.
The BN successfully dodged the prospect of facing a statewide election after convincing the Sultan of Perak that it had enough support in the state assembly to form the new government.
“No, you can’t say that, it has nothing to do with it, a by-election has to be called so we will face the election,” said Abdullah when asked to comment on suggestions that the Bukit Gantang by-election at the Parliamentary constituency in Perak was held up by many people as a referendum on BN’s takeover of the state government.
“Whatever issues that are raised in the by-election, we will face them and will have to answer, most importantly we will face it with utmost preparation,” he added.
Abdullah admitted, however, that the by-elections in Bukit Gantang and Bukit Selambau, Kedah would not be easy for BN.
“We have to be prepared from now, we have to work hard to win the seats. We cannot take this as an easy by-election for us,” Abdullah told reporters.
In Kedah, Bukit Selambau state rep V Arumugam tendered his resignation as executive councillor and lawmaker yesterday.
The Bukit Gantang by-election is being seen by many commentators as a referendum on BN’s successful takeover of the Perak government, leading to the state DAP endorsing the Pakatan Rakyat Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin’s candidacy for the seat.
The party also challenged the BN to field newly appointed Menteri Besar Datuk Zambry Kadir for the by-election. -- TMI
Monday, February 9, 2009
Anwar asks Nizar to carry on as MB

Speaking last night to a 8,000-strong crowd at the menteri besar's official residence here, which was occupied by Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin, Anwar said the decision was reached when he met DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang and Pas president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang earlier.
Anwar said he, Kit Siang and Hadi would seek an audience with the Sultan of Perak as soon as possible to convey the voice of the people of Perak.
He urged Nizar and the Pakatan executive councillors to continue with their duties as assemblymen and to return to their offices tomorrow as usual.
If they were denied entry, they were to carry on from the menteri besar's residence, Anwar said.
Present were Nizar and several Pakatan leaders, deputy DAP chairman Dr Tan Seng Giaw and Hadi.
Police had blocked the roads within a kilometre radius to the menteri besar's residence to prevent crowds from converging.
Traffic was at a standstill near a roundabout in front of the residence.
City police chief Assistant Commissioner Azisman Alias said the roadblocks began at 6pm and were lifted at midnight. – text: NST, pix: TMI
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Dua “imam” di Perak

Kalo imam sembahyang maka ada makmumnya yang tertentu, tapi kalo “imam politik” pula siapakah “makmun” dia ya?... Betuuul!!! SUK dan pegawai-pegawai di pejabat kerajaan yang lainnya!
Tapi dalam situasi 2 “imam” di Perak ni, Hmmm… mimpi di siang hari lah! “imam” Nizar. Jumaat kelmarin tu, SUK dah isytiharkan bahawa dia “tidak berkerja dengan Nizar lagi.” Jadi segala arahan/polisi pentadbiran yang dikeluarkan “imam” Nizar tak mungkin akan dipatuhi SUK dan pentadbirannya. Struktur kuasa kini di Perak dah berubah dan beralih ke “imam” Dr Zambry walaupun “imam” Nizar dan "jemaah" Pakatan tidak mengiktirafnya. Sebab “a fait accompli.”
Pentadbiran negeri harus berjalan untuk kepentingan rakyat. Pentadbiran tak boleh berada dalam dilemma: “imam” mana yang harus dipatuhi. SUK telah memutuskannya secara tak langsung – ikut dan patuhi “imam” Dr Zambry.
Pertikaian tentang keabsahan “imam” Dr Zambry boleh diselesaikan melalui proses UU di mahkamah. Tak dak siapa yang boleh melarangnya hatta Sultan Perak sekalipun, apatah lagi “tikus-tikus politik” di luar Perak ni… MM: Jangan hina Raja Melayu
Friday, February 6, 2009
Politikus at Malaysiakini! This is now a fait accompli.

Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin made a burning pledge Thursday night “to fight to his last drop of blood” as he addressed more than ten thousand supporters at the compound of his official residence as a crescendo of horns could be heard blaring from motorists outside in support.
“This will be where Najib will be buried,” he told the cheering crowd, referring to deputy Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s role in yesterday’s power grab.

“I was forced to seek dissolution of the state assembly as the Election Commission would not conduct the by-elections. Then I was asked to resign.
“I will keep fighting,” said the normally impassive Nizar.
Nizar added that he would boycott Friday’s swearing-in ceremony of the Barisan Nasional (BN) mentri besar.
Instead, he will attend special prayers at the Ubudiah mosque next to the royal palace in Kuala Kangsar.
Shouts of Allahuakbar rang out throughout the rally last night amid a light drizzle at the mentri besar’s residence here as thousands of Pakatan Rakyat (PR) supporters turned up for a public rally in support of the embattled Nizar.
There is strong police presence outside the house, just a stone’s throw from the Umno building and the Istana Kinta, but this did not stop the public from turning up, causing a massive traffic jam in the city.
Earlier, various PR leaders addressed the crowd, but their rhetoric was frequently drowned out by the roars of the supporters.

But despite accusing the Barisan Nasional (BN) of executing a coup, the loss of the state government is already a fait accompli as Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, the BN assemblyman for Pangkor, is already preparing to be sworn in today at 3.30pm in Kuala Kangsar ~ MORE TMI
Zambry Promises To Return Calm And Harmony To Perak

Zambry, who thanked the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, for consenting the appointment and having the confidence in him to hold the post, regarded the new responsibility as a trust to be shouldered with good leadership.
"I will uphold the trust to the best of my ability. I also thank Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is also the Perak Umno liaison chief, and my colleagues in Barisan Nasional (BN) for their support," he told reporters here on Thursday night.
Zambry, who is the Pangkor assemblyman, hoped his appointment as Menteri Besar would not become an issue or create a difficult situation in Perak.
Earlier in Kuala Lumpur, the prime minister announced that the Sultan of Perak had consented the appointment of Zambry as Perak's next Menteri Besar.
Abdullah also said that Zambry would be sworn in as the 11th Menteri Besar at Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar at 3.30pm on Friday.

The Sultan was convinced that Mohammad Nizar had ceased to receive the support of the majority of the Perak state assemblymen.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Anwar says Pakatan not going against the palace

“Considering the spirit of constitutional monarchy and Parliamentary democracy, this takover if allowed will be a disaster to the democratic system,” Anwar told reporters after a meeting with PR leaders.
He added that only a dissolution of the state assembly and a state-wide election would solve the problem.
On the order by the state secretariat for the leaders to vacate the building, Anwar described the action as abnormal.
“The MB has not resigned, has not been dismissed. It is abnormal under the so-called democratic system,” he added.
DAP’s Lim Kit Siang described the takeover attempt by BN as a coup led by Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
“A month before Najib becomes the sixth Prime Minister, but today he has launched a coup d'état,” said Lim adding that Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin was still the Menteri Besar.
“The PR government is still legitimate. This takeover is illegal and unconstitutional,” said the Ipoh Timor MP.

The government has however refused to step down saying that BN has no majority in the assembly, claiming that the three independents who back the coalition have resigned as legislators. -- By Adib Zalkapli, The Malaysian Insider
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Pakatan plans mammoth gathering in Ipoh to rally support
A new BN government is looking all but certain now after the defections of four assemblymen from the PR alliance in Perak today.

“This will be the start of the public’s support for Pakatan Rakyat,” read a text message sent by an aide to Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tonight.
The plans for a mammoth rally come after a dramatic day where Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin tried to obtain consent from the Peral Sultan to dissolve the state assembly.
He failed to get an immediate answer from Sultan Azlan Shah.
But any plans to convince the state ruler with a public rally may well be moot if he consents to BN forming a state government tomorrow morning.
Deputy Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is also Perak BN chief, is expected to be granted an audience by Sultan Azlan Shah tomorrow morning.
During the meeting, Najib will make the case for BN to form a new government to end the political uncertainties in the state.

Najib made the claim for the power grab today after announcing the state BN coalition now had 28 members of the state legislature, the same as PR, but it also had the backing of three independents whom are likely to join one of the parties of the ruling coalition soon.
If the Sultan does not give an immediate answer tomorrow, it will open the door for PR to use a public rally to try to convince the ruler to dissolve the assembly.
PR leaders feel that fresh elections will be their best bet for survival as they are confident of getting a convincing mandate from voters. - The Malaysian Insider
No defections!.. in response to Malaysiakini's report
State BBC chairman Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad said the club fully supported the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
"We also warn Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Pas and DAP, along with their agents, not to spread rumours or allegations in relation to defections.
"Our loyalty and integrity will not be compromised by any party and we will remain loyal to the BN and state government."
pix: Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (second from left) with members of the state Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club

Mohamad, who is also state BN chairman, said he hoped the declaration by the BBC members would put to rest any speculation that state BN members were defecting to the opposition.
"I hope this issue will end here and not be prolonged. This is the time for us to work and implement all that we promised during the general election.
"I also hope the public will remain confident in the state Barisan leadership and help us bring greater development and progress to the state."
On a statement by Seremban Umno division chief Datuk Ishak Ismail in Internet news portal Malaysiakini predicting that three assemblymen in the state would defect, Mohamad said: "As Umno members, we must do our part to put an end to rumours and allegations which will destroy our party.
"We will discuss what he said at our next meeting before bringing it up to party headquarters for further action."
Malaysiakini had quoted Ishak as saying that Aziz, Mustafa and state executive councillor Shamsulkahar Mohd Deli would defect, with Aziz being the most likely.
All three have denied the allegations. – nst
Thursday, January 29, 2009
BN has rest of the match to score
So sweet was the "victory" that even PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described the cross-over as a significant milestone on the road to change.

While he cannot be blamed for his optimism, Nizar should have held on to his horses.
The trio concerned -- Lintang assemblyman Datuk Ahamad Pakeh Adam, Pengkalan Baharu assemblyman Datuk Hamdi Abu Bakar and Kubu Gajah assemblyman Datuk Seri Raja Ahmad Zainuddin Raja Omar -- have since pledged their loyalty to Umno.
The political scenario in Perak is precarious owing to the razor-thin margin that separates the Pakatan state government and the Barisan Nasional opposition.
Before Nasarudin's defection, the balance of power hung on two seats. Now, Pakatan has 32 seats to BN's 27.
Although Nizar might have thought that Nasarudin's move would secure his job, it might equally mark the beginning of the end for him as the state's 10th menteri besar.
"This is like a football match. They have got one goal in the first five minutes but we have the rest of the match to score."
Stopping short of saying that BN would go all out to woo Pakatan assemblymen and topple the state government, he accused Pakatan of starting the ball rolling.
If Tajol Rosli sounded bitter, he had every reason to.
When rumours swirled that several Pakatan assemblymen in Perak were on the verge of joining BN last year, Tajol Rosli was accused of being unethical and corrupt.
However, these same people have now welcomed Nasarudin's defection with Nizar even saying that it must be respected.
Nizar should realise that although there might be internal problems in Umno and BN, his administration is no different.
BN will try and capitalise on them.
The game has just begun and, as the saying goes, he who laughs last, laughs best. -- Husairy Othman, NST
Politikus di Malaysiakini! Siapakah Pembunuh Penjenayah Itu?’
Walaupun el-Bar enggan mengaitkan kenyataannya itu, lapor Malaysiakini dengan memetik sumber Bernama, dengan kematian suspek curi kereta A Kugan semasa dalam tahanan di balai polis Taipan, Subang Jaya, Selasa lepas, namun umum maklum dan dapat mengatakan dengan pasti bahawa kes Kugan lah yang dijadikan rujukan oleh el-Bar secara tidak langsung.

Beliau juga meminta orang ramai supaya jangan mempolitikkan siasatan kes kematian Kugan itu kerana ia boleh menyukarkan lagi tugas polis.
"Mereka hendaklah bercakap mengenai kes itu berdasarkan fakta dan bukannya andaian," el-Bar dilapor Malaysiakini sebagai berkata.
Berita awal yang memetik kenyataan Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar sebagai berkata bahawa kematian Kugan adalah akibat paru-paru berair. Kenyataan ini, el-fared percaya, adalah berdasarkan fakta laporan bedah siasat awal yang menunjukkan Kugan meninggal dunia akibat paru-paru berair. Bagaimanapun, bedah siasat kedua telah dijalankan setelah keluarga Kugan tidak berpuashati dengan punca kematian Kugan itu.

Takkan polis kut? saperti yang cuba digambarkan sang gembong politikus. Sebab kalo polis nak bunuh biasanya dia orang biarkan suspek terlepas lari dari tahanan dulu, kemudian kejar dan tembak sampai mati. Ingat, polis ada lesen untuk membunuh.
Kalo nak disabitkan juga polis maka tuduhan yang boleh dibuat pihak pendakwa, el-fared rasa, ialah menyebabkan kematian bukannya membunuh. Hahaha… tak caya tunggu dan lihat lah!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Malaysiakini lapor “PAS rampas kerusi Parlimen KT”; Badawi digambar berkata “Pilihan Yang Tepat !!!”
Portal berita terkemuka Malaysiakini melaporkan bahawa: PAS rampas kerusi Parlimen KT dengan majoriti 2,631 undi.

Calon Pas-Pakatan Rakyat Mohd Abdul Wahid Endut (MAWE World, gelaran pop terkini) yang juga ADUN Wakaf Mempelam memenangi pilihan raya kecil Parlimen Kuala Terengganu dengan memperolehi 32,883 undi menewaskan calon Umno-Barisan Nasional Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh (tidak ada kena mengena dengan el-fared di sini –ed.) yang meraih 30,252 undi selepas kesemua 144 peti undi dikira.
Calon Bebas Bomoh (lepasan Universiti Putra Malaysia, hah?.. ada ijazah jadi bomoh ka?) Azharudin Mamat @ Adam yang memperolehi 193 undi, hilang wang pertaruhan dalam perjudian politik kali pertamanya di KT – alahai… perhatian: calon bebas, lain kali toksah gatai nak pop, buang current saja! Nenek Mai Moon alias Mai Bulan lebih terror, 685 undi.Sementara itu dinmerican (bukan din beramboi) yang membuat tinjauan dan analisis di lapangan (ground zero, kata pop semasa) dan melapor langsung dari KT menggambarkan PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi , yang dijadualkan akan bersara pada March mendatang , sebagai berkata: ianya “Pilihan Yang Tepat !!!” -- ha ha ha!
“Teruskan agenda perubahan demi masa depan untuk semua,” blog din lagi.
Ha hi hu! -- b-g
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Politicians@Bkt Antarabangsa: Potentially unwanted political animals ~ Malaysiakini
The Game: Khan specifically made reference to this blame game
The Tragedy: Landslide tragedy at Bt Antarabangsa: 4 killed, more buried - Malaysiakini
