Merdeka message...but are we really...Merdeka???

Currently I have mixed feelings of joy and self-fishy about the Merdeka Day. Happy because Merdeka day falls on Sunday, which means that I’ll get a day off on Monday. Yuppie…at least I don’t have to come to work and the best of all no need to burnt my car fuel for the mileage to office.

Why I feel fishy about this year’s Merdeka day? Its just two days to come but still there’s rare sign of Jalur Gemilang been flown, hung or displayed everyway. The fireworks competition currently held in Putrajaya doesn’t seem to draw huge crowds compare to last year. Might be due to the different standard after comparing with the Beijing Olympics grand opening. Local TVs do not seem to do much promo on patriotic documentaries as compare to the campaigning period during General Election. Chong Wei’s silver and the freaky Hungry Ghost Festival might have affected the people’s focus away from Merdeka celebration.

But the biggest history was created in this Merdeka month. The victory of DSAI on Tuesday was very much speculated since earlier this month. His victory in the Permatang Pauh by-election has brought back what he lost for the past 10 years and the new sign of political reformation that the people have anticipated for so long. Many might have overjoyed and excited to the extent that we forget about our annual Merdeka Day celebration.

As for the people, this year, the Merdeka day is not about remembering the heroes of Merdeka or freedom from colonialism but to celebrate for the first time the unsung people for their victory in vanquishing the corridors of power supremacy and cronyism from a fascist regime on 308. We won the initial war from this old kaput regime!!! But the people shall continue this war with pride, justice and freedom.

As for the head of the regime Mr. Dollah, today’s budget presentation might be his last major assignment before his premature farewell. His whole ship and the crew onboard will suffer even more damage from the enraging hurricane; end up mangling on the other side of the parliament after 916.

Speaking of 916, on this day in 2008, 31st August might be our last time celebrating Merdeka day to make way for the new date on 16th September 2009.

And finally to the regime...don't BLOCK the people's freedom for not been seditious!!! We are just speculating our views here, FOOL!!!

New link to Malaysia Today website

Although SKMM had successfully blocked the normal link to Malaysia Today website, they still can't break the people's power in search of political truth.

The new link to Malaysia Today website is as follows:

New Malaysia Today link

BN's chapter : Electoral financial management

With the just concluded by election in Permatang Pauh, I believe that BN had just burnt another few hundreds of thousands or probably millions of ringgit to campaign for Datuk Arif Shah.

BN had spent probably billions of ringgit for electoral campaigns for decades. I can’t believe it that to the extent of owing a company an outstanding amount, following the 308 GE campaign.

The followings are some of the areas on how BN allocates their money for campaigning:
a. Designing campaigning posters, pamphlets, flags, buntings (including materials for defaming their opponents)

b. Paying their candidates allowances and expenses.

c. Sponsoring food parties together with entertainment from famous celebrities for the prospective voters in their candidates’ constituencies.

d. Paying their campaigning workers (including the samseng upahan for doing all the chaotic jobs and those giving false testimonies).

e. Paying for the setup costs of pusat gerakan, speech venues, canopies, transportation etc.

f. To bribe voters including those who are categorized as ghost voters to secure victory for them (they will never admit this crime to the extent of sumpah- menyumpah to prove their innocent).

g. Payment to contractors to repair and fill up potholes in kampung-kampung (frequency increase likely during campaigning period).

Over the years, DAP, PAS, PKR or independent candidates had been asking for donations from the generous public to fun their campaigns. Sometimes, they have to resist all kinds of odds including physical challenge against bad weather and mentally from negative criticisms. But that makes them interactively better with the people.

While BN has been using our hard-earned money, which we paid to this government daily, monthly or annually in the form of taxes, fees, compounds or duties.

So next time if BN offer you or try to bribe you to vote for their candidates, you shouldn’t accept the money because it’s so dirty and sinful to indulge yourself in this lustful act. But if you have no choice to accept it or threaten to do so, then just accept it. But during the polling day, say Tak Nak to BN by putting an X on other candidate instead of the dacing fella. This is a good way to teach them a lesson for swindling the rakyat’s hard earned $$$ for their electoral campaigns.

Here I am, rock you like a hurricane!!!

Here I am, Rock you like a hurricane!!!

DSAI’s is now unofficially a MP and his victory reminds me of a Scorpion’s hit with a phrase that sounds like this: Here I am, Rock you like a hurricane. His victory is like a great hurricane, much greater than the tsunami that was created by Wan Azizah during 308 GE.

The victory leaves a big impact on BN, which is now in dire straits, desperately in need of another shield to protect them against the onslaught DSAI. The current sodomy charge has not broken DSAI’s strong will of making a comeback to parliament. This victory means a lot to DSAI after living in exile from direct involvement in Malaysian politics due to various sodomy charges and bribery allegations back in 1998.

His strategy to fight for the rakyat’s grievances regardless of races and to revive the weak economy from the hypocrite’s reign seems to be working well and receives terrific response from the people. His kick ass speeches during the 1st tsunami were powerful enough to turn the table partially on BN. His influence in Malaysian politics is undisputedly strong that had forced Dollah to announce the GE date a month before the political ban on DSAI was lifted on 14th April 2008.

Now, the victory has been achieved on 26th August 2008. Many people are now eagerly looking forward to the 16th September 2008 whether his ambition to form the new government will become a reality or just another odd. But DSAI’s ambitious dream had caused some moments of truth on BN’s camp to the extent that some 20 BN MPs including those from Sabah and Sarawak were required (either forced or voluntarily) to pledge on their loyalty to BN. This action sounded more like a panicked reaction from the BN top leaders for their suspicious mind on potential MPs that will frog to PR on the declared date. By the way, where are the Quran and Bible for the BN sumpah-menyumpah ceremony?

For the Borneons in Sarawak, like it or not we are part of the political scene in Malaysia. The strong political hurricane in Peninsular Malaysia is pushing us once again to view ourselves where we are, how changes can benefit us or just another ignorance to these dynamism.

There has been no proper check and balance mechanism in the states to monitor and correct policies and developments that are putting the people in chronic situations. For instance, the Bakun project is not a project that favors the natives in the affected regions. The proposed 12 new dams to reinforce electricity supply are unnecessary threats to the life of Sarawakians. The divide and rule policy by the state government all this while is benefiting Taib and his dogging cronies for their involvement in state projects. And after 45 years of independence under BN, this man appeared on TV to boast about the state’s achievements. Well for me, he is actually sending a message on how much wealth that he has swept from the God created wealth, economies and rights in Sarawak. That’s his glory as the BN leader of Sarawak. While to many people, moment of shock and disbelief in their pathetic conditions.

While the local opposition parties in Sarawak are still in reforming stage, DSAI’s stimulating victory definitely gives another option for the Sarawakians to decide on their future in the coming state election in a few years from now. For now, who knows the talk about frogging MPs is real after all. Will DSAI’s hurricane penetrate into the land of the Hornbills or a new homemade hurricane will emerge from this land? Let’s wait with much anticipation.

Permatang Pauh by-Election latest result

Latest unofficial result from Permatang Pauh by-election:

At 6.45pm: Anwar Ibrahim (3377 votes); Arif Shah (911 votes); Hanafi Mamat (3 votes)

At 6.55pm: Anwar Ibrahim (4379 votes); Arif Shah (1375 votes); Hanafi Mamat (3 votes)

At 7.05pm: Anwar Ibrahim (5855 votes); Arif Shah (1977 votes); Hanafi Mamat (3 votes)

At 7.14pm: Anwar Ibrahim (6115 votes); Arif Shah (2209 votes); Hanafi Mamat (4 votes)


For latest update, visit Permatang Pauh by-Election website.

Due to heavy traffic, you might not be able to access the website smoothly.

Final official result:

Anwar Ibrahim (31195 votes)
Arif Shah (15524 votes)
Hanafi Mamat (92 votes)
Total spoilt votes = 447

With this, Anwar Ibrahim has won the Permatang Pauh by-election with a majority of 15671 votes.

Good luck, voters of Permatang Pauh

Who’s going to win the greatest battle of the 21st century in Malaysia. A moment we are waiting for anxiously to see whether Anwar’s reformasi is going to happen, or his dream to change the country will come to an end? Or adversely, will BN finally succeed in its plan to conquer this stronghold of PKR to signal the beginning of the fall in Pakatan Rakyat?

Permatang Pauh voters from all background will decide tomorrow who’s going to Parliament. Is it going to be DSAI or Arif Shah? Both men already showed their fists during the weeklong campaigning period showing the people their promises and changes that will happen in Permatang Pauh.

With DSAI making his attempt to march to Parliament and later to conquer Putrajaya, he is also marred by the conspired sodomy case, which many believe is just another political to put a scar on his political record. Anyway, the Imam who is the center of controversy has already testified in the public not long ago that Saiful’s swearing on the holy Quran is illegal and he was ordered for political purpose. Not a very holy attempt by BN. He is currently more popular among the people for his ideology to fight for the benefits of all races in the country, a Robin hood whom many hope will put the country in the right path again if he succeeded as the PM.

Arif Shah, an ADUN in Penang, is considered the best candidate for BN to wrestle this seat from PKR. His ability to speak Mandarin is his strength to draw Chinese voters. However, his confession of money sponsorship during this campaign will reduce his chances of winning. And his PHD course from a Bogus University has been an side issue in the media and public. But he is backup by a strong full force BN alliance, from DSAI's former aides to the likes of Naj, Liow T. Lai, Uncle Sam, Male Ape formerly caught red handed in ah kua act, plus all the BN controlled media, governmental bodies, and postal votes which might sweep the victory to him.

Anyway, BN is doing all it has in the box by utilizing their campaigning engine and SPR to swindle the voting process. At the moment, a few BN workers had been nabbed for their attempt to provoke hatred and racial tension in the campaigns, which prove that BN is running out of ideas. Money is again a kind of bribe, which can’t be separated from BN’s strategy to put voters away from practicing their right. As for SPR, it has again been a center of criticism where some eligible voters in its current list were indeed invalid, leaving a loophole for BN to inject its ghost voters into the polling process.

At the moment, only God knows who will reign supreme in Permatang Pauh. With less than 24 hours to go, the temperature in Permatang Pauh is rising, battle has intensified, and the voters especially will make their final decision on whom going to win the ticket to Parliament. Let the showdown begins! Good luck to Permatang Pauh voters. Your votes will decide the destiny of the country.

Still far from reach

In respect for the spirit of Olympics, I am halting on local political issues within this period of time to witness and cheer for the world class showing in the Beijing Olympic games.

Most people were waiting in hope to see for the first time, our national hero, Lee Chong Wei to win the first gold medal for the country. But everything seems to be over after 39 minutes, which saw the “Super Dan” outclassed Chong Wei in a one-sided encounter. I’m basically disappointed with his lost, and the much anticipation to see Jalur Gemilang and hear Negaraku in Olympics is again another unfulfilled dream.

Anyway, congratulations to Chong Wei for his effort to win this precious silver medal ending 12 years medal drought in Olympics. It’s a good gift for the nation’s 51st independence day.

Looking back at most of the sport events that Malaysia took part; a few hopeful athletes in archery and cycling are likely to shine at international level for Malaysia. They have shown their abilities to compete with other world-class athletes. In some events, they were actually so close to hold a medal yet so far in reality.

The mentality of the athletes is something that Malaysia should work on. We have many outstanding athletes at SEA games, some at Asian games and Commonwealth games but rare at Olympic games. Looking at their training program, I don’t think there is any doubt about their capability. But when mental is not willing, all the effort thrown out in training will just be a waste. We have seen how poor finishing due to weak mental kept the people’s hope to despair in many major competitions. Remember, billions of ringgit have been invested from our pockets for these athletes to represent the country. Speaking of athletes’ performance, instead of master planning a High Performance Sports Center, its better for the government to focus on the setup of a High Performance Mental Sports Center for athletes in Malaysia since that’s the major weakness in our sports.

Also, the incentive scheme in the form of cash for athletes is something that contributes to the downfall of some athletes, since money got more roots to evil than good. See how Mohd Hafiz Hashim undergoes a 360 turnover from his peak down to zero following his victory in All England. After all, to create a spoilt athlete is easier than to create a professional world-class beater, if reward is solely based on this type of irresistible “fast cash scheme”. If scheme is in the form of insurance or retirement plan, I believe that it will not directly cause such a huge drop in form for athletes to excel further. I also believe that with the current economic situation, its still better not to reward huge instance cash to athlete directly.

May be its time for Malaysia to consider promising athletes from other countries such as China to boost the competitiveness in our sports. Just see how Singapore is reinforced by their citizenised Chinese paddlers, who were able to steal some limelights in this Olympic. Speaking of imported athletes, it’s the current globalization trend in sports and the quickest way to spur the sport of a country to stardom.

With last medal prospect going to come from the Taekwondo exponents, we hope that they will do their best for the country, at least. Hopefully, Malaysia will outperform the current achievement in Beijing for the next Olympics. Who knows the gold drought ends in 2012.

The Memoirs of 51st Merdeka Day

Its now August, and we are close to celebrate the 51st Independence Day of Malaysia. This year’s 31st August is indeed not just about another typical Merdeka celebration but rather a turning point for the people, in their search of better hope, troubled by various forms of hurdles. But we have witnessed some important historical moments, reasons for us to remember this Independence Day.

This year’s independence day will be remembered for the first victory of people’s struggle against the dictatorship leaders of the country, especially the memorable General Election, which successfully denied the BN party of 2/3-majority victory, and 4 important states and FT. This victory brought a lot of meaning the people, who for the first time in 50 years have finally witnessed the crack in the wall of reality, which was secluded from the people for decades under the same corrupted and liar government.

In marking 51 years of Merdeka, we also witnessed how the current political crooks, the spoilt kids who inherit political bloods from their fathers, leaving a vengeance by putting more burdens on the people from the rise in fuel price resulting in peak inflation to the people. It’s a record high inflation rate, in a decade, which dampens our economic growth. Again and again, they begged the people to change lifestyles while they, still enjoying lavish lifestyles in sponsored vehicles, residence and holidays overseas.

We also seen after so many years, a negotiation between the weaken UMNO and its nemesis, PAS so called to strengthen the Malays and Islam. Also, how the backbones of BN starts to shattered due to various disputes among component parties. Issues of top prominent politicians leaving their respective parties, issue of no confidence mood etc. For the 1st time in our country we saw all these issues to surface, a sentiment that we can remember on this Independence Day.

For the 51st Merdeka, let us remember the people’s efforts to organize massive rallies such as BERSIH and HINDRAF rallies. Not to forget those who are caught and caged under ISA regardless of their religions, backgrounds and races, for their struggles to unveil the truth and justice for the rights of Malaysians against the ravaging BN government. We hope that justice will prevail for these detainees that one day, they will be free again to feel the freedom that we have, as a result of their sacrifices for a better Malaysia.

Not to forget, for this 51st Merdeka celebration, lets mourn for the injustice on certain individuals, victims of conspiracies and interference from respective government crooks. Lets pray for the unrest soul of Altantuya that justice will prevail for her innocent life. Not to forget, lets hope that DSAI will be proven innocent against all these sodomy accusations, a highly conspired bobby trap setup by people, who are willing to sacrifice their dignity for the purpose of power insanity. We also pray to other victims, who couldn’t enjoy the freedom due to political conspiracies.

So, these are some of the reasons why this Independence Day is for the people, for our victories and struggles. Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!