Sibu ByElection-Nomination Day.

I was in Sibu on 8th May,2010 to witness the nomination day for Sibu byelection.

This good looking uncle at first I thought he is a chief police on duty as I saw many police man standing near him. He wear black T and wanted to be "Arrest Me"

I am wearing BLACK.He is no other then popular blogger

ZORROW UNMASKED .

 

Too many police in Sibu now..Do you know Sibu have extra 2000 police during the election day.Good Job.....

Barisan Nasional..present Government of Malaysia.

The hard core supporters of ruling party Barisan Nasional.

The opposition party...

Sibu, is not a big and well-known town in the context of this country, but recently because of the by-election, almost everyday you can see Sibu on TV! Besides that, all political big names either from ruling parties as well as opposition parties are blooming into this town since the nomination day (8th May). It is predicted that this phenomenon will continue until the pooling day which is scheduled on 16th of May! Therefore if you wish to visit Sibu in this period of time, please be reminded that all hotels, no matter big or small, expensive or cheap, new or old... all had been fully booked!

HELLO !!!! YB's-Wake Up Now.

It's no more dream to-day,Now,you better get down to work"Promise is a promise"
There is something,I must say about last 12th General Election particularly in Sarawak.It's boring to me,at least I used to get excited about elections and I was lookng forward so much to change for better.Congratulation to our Malaysian in West Malaysia so much so something is changing there e.g Lembah Pantai,Penang,Kelantan and many more.
In Sarawak election after election,it was hoping against hope.Now,I have become cynic about this democratic process(Sarawak).I don't know much about politicians,the poltical parties and how they operate and the system work.I'm talking about 12th general election in Sarawak this GE is a dull,which has never changes as easy victory for the BN Coalition.So there is a andidate during campainge voices to Rakyat elect me,vote for me so and so.....So my friends they get elected yesterday(08 March,2008) and become "YB" so what!!!!!!!.
My massage to those elected (In Sarawak)who call "YB" to-day.By all means,celebrate your victory .But always remember,you have been elected to SERVE the RAKYAT and NOT to BE SERVED by RAKYAT.(YOU ASK FOT IT).You must also be mindful that the expectations of the Rakyat are higer now.It is your moal responsibility to fulfil all your promises during the 13 days campainge.
Congratulation for those newly elected,your dream become true.To-day dream to become 'YB" is no more a dream.Now,you better get down to work."PROMISE IS A PROMISE"

My Responsibility .

I'm behind the camera just about to have a final check on my name with the EC officers on duty.I ask one of the officers on duty about my wife name not on the electrol list and he says it is a common mistake .It's seem that the EC did not take this seriously.
The polling centre ..this picture capture at about 11:00am and I can see just one or two voters including me or maybe most of the voters have cast the vote earlier but by looking at the transparent ballot box is yet to 50% fill in.This polling centre is not OKU friendly user and I wonder how the voter on wheel chair go up to the class room to cast the vote as the stair case is very narrow.(not allowed to take picture)

PKR candidate for PetraJaya

BN candidate.

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As usual I woke up as early as 04:30am a preparation for my Suboh prayer.My main responsibility as a Muslim Solat five times a day.Suboh(dawn solat)Zohor(after mid-day solat)Asar(late afternoon solat)Maghrib(after sunset solat)Isya'(night solat).

To-day 8th of March 2008 Saturday as a Citizen of Malaysia my resposibility is to cast a vote.This resposiblity come once in every 4 years.Woke up 04:30am it was heavy rain outside and I do hope the rain will stop before 08:00am so I can go out there to cast my vote.My wife is not coming with me to cast the vote this year because very suprising that her name was not on the SPR aka EC voting list,I check her name on SPR website but NO RECORD FOUND.

Anyway I might discuss this matter to EC officer after the 12th GE.

Moment of truth today and I'm sure VVIP's,VIP's and their supporters can be seen having a gathering or teh tarik (TT) gathering to-night expecting election result.

09:00 am weather is OK now but still very cloudly and may be the sun is shy to shine to-day .

At the polling centre where I 'm casting the vote I was suprise to see not many voters yet around or no Q at all .

So I'm now already fulfil my democratic obligation and the EC prediction is the first election result is expected to be announced at 7pm.

So have a cup of Kopi tongkat ali tonight..infront of your TV .

The games of earth breaking ceremony.

Street to kampung Gersik,Boyan and Sourabaya .I'm on my way to this kampung to see the preparation of to-morrow event (election Campange) by our Sarawak BN leader...let the picture that I captured tell the story..................

Kids playing at nearby football field ask me why capture picture of empty parking lot.Is it another concert to be held here again.I still remember during last Sarawak Dewan Undangan Negri(DUN) election.There is a large canopy with stage for concert at this parking lot.Beside concert a n eart breaking ceremonies also held here(See picture below)that is for Rumah Mampu Milik(Medium low cost housing project).This is the promise of YB to Rakyat during party campange.
To-day 06/03/2008 Thursday.The empty land .....project as promise by YB ...become rubbish.

The earth breaking ceremony has become the annual event or tradition during every election .

Old business premise only open at 6pm till late night.

Majlis pecah tanah or earth breaking ceremony in Kuching.
Kampung Gersik,Boyan and Sourabaya folk will have new premise for business as promise by PBB-BN Sarawak to voters.

One my way to UNIMAS Kota Semarahan to fetch my daughter ,the weather is very bad,heavy rain and tunderstorm.Just look at this two guys no matter rain or shine and they still carry on with the job because there are paid with handsome cash.

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MAHATHIR-We need an opposition:

Malaysiakini is available for Free for one week from 4March-10,2008.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/

Former PM Tun Mahahir told voters that the country needs an opposition that can hold up a mirror to the government."I believe in an opposition and they should be critical of the government if without which we don't have mirror to look at our faces.We think that we are beautiful but it is the opposition that keeps telling us(that may not be true).

You know the government members (of parliament) sometime they are "AHLI BODEK"(apple polisher).They are always"YOUR'E RIGHT",and you have no means of assessing whether you are going in the right direction or not".

Promise ! Promise! Promise!

So to all the voters,if you are reading this and really looking up for development and promises which never come fulfilled by the politicians "YOU KNOW WHAT TO-DO"

This is not a Pizza delivery boy....just someone need attention by public..who cares that what the man says..as long as they pay me for this job.
Senseless thing to do...by comparing Malaysia to the country written by this man here....

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On my way back this mornng after sending my wife and daughter to their work place I saw this man here so I took the picture as we are stop by red light.

I think this must be something to do with the election here in Kuching.

For the past few days,I've been seeing a fair bit of BN's Candidate campaign slogans-PROMISES and counter campange against the opposition's slogans.

As far as I'm concern all this a big lie in the public .Wanted to know why?why such a big lie???

I know there are some good BN candidates out there who believe they're able to make changes and voices what the rakyat wanted in the DUN or Parliament so do you know what happening to them now,they're been drop in this 12thGE.

Quoted from BN leader"WE ARE NOT MAKING EMPTY PROMISE"

I meet people living in rural area and they told me their kampung will remain forever undeveloped even after many decades under BN or under Barisan Alternative.

Does not matter us what ever there politicians promised us during main election,it took forever for them to materialized it.Because they get nothing by develop our kampung as we are poor.

Poor become more poorer and the rich become richer so that I see to our politic in this present day.

Election 2008 is powered by the power of the rakyat and internet

The Latest from Tun Mahathir, Warisan Negara ELECTION 2008 : Bloggers test their popularity in General Election Posted: 26 Feb 2008 12:44 AM CST
Election 2008 is powered by the power of the Rakyat and Internet.
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The Internet is changing the face of Malaysian politics, becoming a virtual political party of its own as the country gears up for elections next month.
Three high-profile bloggers, all opponents of the ruling coalition which has effectively governed for five decades, are standing for the first time as candidates on March 8, hoping that their popularity on the Net will translate into votes.
"Everyone of us has a stake in the country's future, but talk is cheap. We now need to walk the walk," says Jeff Ooi, a well-known blogger contesting a seat in northern Penang state for the opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP).
A 52-year-old former advertising copywriter, he has made his name writing a political blog, "Screenshots" http://www.jeffooi.com/, one of dozens that have found an active readership outside the pro-government mainstream press.
Another popular blogger, also running on a DAP ticket, is 34-year-old Tony Pua, a fresh-faced Oxford graduate who started blogging three years ago after setting up a high-tech firm.
"I've had opportunities to migrate but I decided that Malaysia is my home," Pua said as he dreamt up campaign slogans at a cramped DAP office on the second floor of a shophouse, above a Chinese restaurant, on the outskirts of the capital.
"So the next question is what should I do to make it better?" His blog's address is: tonypua.blogspot.com.
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Pua, like Ooi, is running from an urban constituency where Internet penetration is highest and opposition sentiment runs stronger than in the countryside.
A third blogger, Badrul Hisham Shaharin, said he is struggling to spread his message because of the limited Internet access in the rural Malay majority seat where he is standing.
"I admit that is difficult because my blog is not accessible here, but I am getting a lot of help from fellow bloggers," he said by phone from his electorate of Rembau, a sleepy farming district south of Kuala Lumpur.
Badrul, who is running on opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's party ticket, will take on Khairy Jamaluddin, the prime minister's son-in-law and an ambitious politician. Badrul's blog: chegubard.blogspot.com
Considered a thorn in the government's side due to their often critical political and social commentaries, Malaysia's blogging community offer alternative views in a country where the government keeps a tight control on mainstream media.
The government said last year it might compel bloggers to register with the authorities to curb the spread of malicious content on the Internet.
Government backers doubt whether bloggers turned opposition politicians could make their presence felt.
"Beyond the major cities like Kuala Lumpur and Penang, there's not much the bloggers can really hope to accomplish," says Mohamad Norza Zakaria, a leader in Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's UMNO party (http://www.umno-online.com/)
The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) dominates the 14-party Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.
Only a fifth of Malaysians have access to the Internet, official data show. There are 10.9 million voters in a nation of 26 million people.
Blogger Ooi spoke of the difficult challenge ahead. "Compared to the BN, we are behind on the three M's - money, machinery and media access."

BUSY DAY

Is there any cheeky politician out there to support our Gambir Sarawak entrepreneur to get the ISO cert...or whatever.....just like V sold worldwide....

Funny eh..why suddenly I upload this image of cake lapis Sarawak...is it something to do with the election...OK the story is simple....I hear the local Fm radio station in Kuching interview the lady candidate for BN who won uncontested...her project is cake lapis Sarawak ..is that funny subject for YB to discuss....is it's out of topic ....so this is what happening when you choose the wrong candidate to become your Wakil Rakyat.

Not a Busy Day for this foreign workers.Jalan Jalan every week end at this beautiful place and view Kuching Waterfornt.The meeting place for foreign workers.

This driver is not worried about how much he spend on the petrol to-day because I fly the right flag and they pay me the right amount of cash to refueling my car..Busy Day eh!!!!...............
Hey Bro...ada concert rock kah.....No! No! we are The seasonal suporter of who ever willing to pay us.Bro...ada register untuk undi kah...how come you uncle..don't you know that I'm still 17yrs and my friend here only 16yrs.Enjoy lah..busy day to-day for us a lot of freebies such as BN t-shirt,meal voucher.petrol voucher ..free concert at The campaigning Nite..macam macam ada.
What happening here to our PakCik and MakCik nasi bungkus and drinkng water belum sampai kah......and that guy with stick say to me..How come you said we wait for nasi bungkus and cheap drinking water...did you see in the dewan(Hall) nearby that the 5 star hotel catering is ready to serve us nice and delicious luncheon.Siapa belanja ? who else if not our YB to be..... .

Who I will NOT be voting for in the Election

Who I will not be voting for in the elections
MOST of us, I’m sure, would have been asked many times who we are voting for come polling day on March 8.
But let me tell you who I will not vote for.
The list is long but let me just digest it into eight points. Here’s my ‘commandments’ for the elections … in no particular order:
I will not vote for the dishonest and double-dealers. These are the people with no conscience They say one thing and then think it’s perfectly alright to act differently. During electoral campaigning, they will promise voters heaven and earth — promises they know they could not fulfil. Yet, they have no qualms about going around lying to innocent voters. Reject such people!
I will not vote for those who want two seats — Parliament and State. If they are not selfish, then I don’t know what else to describe them. Some may claim party strategies for the decision. But I would respond with My Foot! Why, are you indispensable? What about other party members and supporters? Shouldn’t they be given a chance to contest too? I would urge those who dream of getting elected into two legislatures to search their conscience thoroughly — Is there really a need to hold two positions in order to be of service to the people? Surely, you know the answer very well.
I will not vote for those who quarrel unashamedly in public when they lobby for seats. That tells me all they care about is to become ‘YB’ as they are prepared to throw everything out of the window. In fact, some make it a habit of fighting each other openly before every election. I favour the quiet, humble politicians who go about doing their work without baring their over-size ego to all and sundry.
I will never vote for the crooked and corrupt. I have no patience for politicians who enrich themselves via shady deals and contracts. People who bribe their way to fame and fortune, leaving a trail of miseries along the way. The fight against corruption must continue relentlessly and the people’s voice that they want the war against graft to shift into higher gear must be heard. Malaysians must send this message loud and clear to the politicians. Tell them, “Make no mistake about it — We must get rid of corruption in our system”.
I will not vote for the uncouth and uncivilised. They think they are funny whenever they spew their mouthful of ‘incomprehensible’ lingo either at a party assembly or worst, in the august chamber of Parliament. But they only open their mouth and show the world their utter small-mindedness. (At this point in time, I am somewhat consoled that some of these uncouth characters have been dropped from his party line-up.)
I will not vote for sexists who equate women with leaking pipes and old toilets. They laugh and joke about women without batting an eyelid. The rest of us will cringe in open-minded amazement at their fixation with the opposite sex. Here again, I am glad that those notoriously famous for making such remarks are going to pay for it — they have also been dropped as candidates for the March 8 election.
I will not vote for the racists and religious fanatics. Even if you are a minister, don’t think that I will allow you to wield a dangerous/offensive weapon (by police definition) like a keris in public and let you get away scot-free. Then again, when is Malay supremacy ever under threat in this country? No, the act is just being rhetorically racial and that’s not good for this country. Anyone shouting aloud for Chinese supremacy or Indian supremacy must also be frowned upon. What we all want to hear are patriotic shouts of ‘Malaysian supremacy’. Then those who regularly use the name of God to get their way through in politics must also be rejected. We must constantly protect Religious Freedom in Malaysia as enshrined in the Constitution. Let no man take that away from Malaysians.
I will not vote for those who do not believe in God. This is something very personal to me. While I have nothing against atheists and non-believers, I hold strongly to the view that any good for society is carried out with the help of a Greater Being. And if we do good to the One Above, we do good to our fellow beings. This is the essence of service to society and to mankind, as rightly should be the mainstay of politics.
Well, this is my list. Readers going through this list may think that surely, if my standards are to be met, there is no more politician left to vote for.
But let me say this. I am still optimistic and wish to think that there are still a few good men and women left in the political arena.
There are those who excel in public service, executing their duties without fear or favour. They are ethical and honest, principled and trustworthy. They stand out for those left behind in our nation.
These are the people we should all look out for and cast our vote for with diligence and conviction, come polling day.
So who are you voting for, eh, not going to vote for on March 8?
(Comments can reach the writer at paulsir99@hotmail.com)

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Very interesting statement (above) written by Columnist PAUL SIR from The Borneo Post.I would like to share the above statement to Malaysian .Remember March 8,2008 very importan date to us.......

I have check my name on the electoral roll online and my name was on but very suprising Why was my wife name is not on the list as we go for registration together......?????????????????

Election commission(EC) Sarawak Director said...NO NAME ON ELECTORAL ROLL,NO VOTING.

March 8,2008 12th General Election in Malaysia.

This local ikan terubok masin hawker hope the next government can fulfil what people want and complained about the prices of raw materials."I'm worried about prices of things like flour,cooking oil and plastic bags.It is hard to do business when prices can increase up to three time a month and he also worried that the pricess will continue to escalate after election.I has been voting for the BN but now I'm not sure because there have been no improvement in my business."Price of goods go up and while salaries of government servant go up,we don't benefit at all.Insignificant people like us feel left out.Anyway my vote is secret ok....

Ah Kau main concern was whether a candidate has the ability to speak in parliament for the Rakyat.He observed that because the voting papers are serially marked they could be abused."During the last election,my girlfriend's name was not at the same address.They could not trak the data either.He hope next government there would be POLITICIANS who keep their promises and "STOP PLAYING GOLF".

Mr Noname ,said when he cast his vote it would be after some serious soul searching.I want to vote for someone who can bring stability and peace to people around me.It does not matter if the vote goes to the government or opposition.Since the last election,none of the leaders or YBs visited my area.They come only election time.There had been some development in my village,but it was not enough.In several villages,there are still families who have no clean water.

Mr Goat pointed out that voting was a crucial part of the democratic process by which people select a new government,and hopefully one that is efficient and focused on managing the country."The government must be able to use ublic funds in a ways that would benefit the RAKYAT and ME.

Even thought the parliamentary election is coming closer,do I have the right to vote???Noway ..I'm the animal...let's say my keeper ask me to vote so here is my command.

"The candidate must be able to come up with a fair deal for the benefits of his or her people in terms of long-lasting racial harmony and economic growth".

Working with Number 13.

The Latest from Tun Mahathir, Warisan Negara The magical number of 13 Posted: 15 Feb 2008 01:34 AM CST
So we all know that our Prime Minister's favorite number or so called lucky number is 13. He dissolved the parliament on 13th February 2008. Moreover, besides the Dewan Rakyat, 12 state assemblies with the exception of Sarawak were dissolved – bringing the total number of legislative bodies to 13.
It was also reported that all his vehicles, be it private or official, have registration plates bearing the number 13.
The number 13 is also very personal. The number 13 holds further significance as his daughter Nori’s birthday is on Jan 13, while that of her son and Abdullah’s only grandson, Jibreil Ali Jamaluddin Abu Bakar, who was born last year, is Sept 13.
And last but not least..
There will be 13 days of election campaign inclusive of nomination day.
So what else is related 13?. This is really getting to be spooky

12th GENERAL ELECTION

To-day I get one copy of SURF! magazine from local newstand the cover story is very interesting.

WILL THE INTERNET DECIDE THE NEXT ELECTION?

EVEN EX PREMIER TUN DR.MAHATHIR MOHAMAD,WHO FAMOUSLY HAD NO GOOD WRDS FOR INTERNET MEDIA AND BLOGGERS DURING HIS DAYS IN OFFICE,NOW REGULARLY INVITES BLOGGERS TO HIS PRESS CONFERENCES AND TALK.

INTERNET COULD INFLUENCE CHOICE OF CANDIDATES BUT.........by Political analyst Bunn Nagara.

INTERNET,NOT THE ONLY SOUCE OF POLITICAL OPINION......by Dato'Shahrir Abdul Samad.

TWO DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES FROM P K R.

Two Parti Keadilan Rakyat(Keadilan) senior members,Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's secretary,Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad(Nik) and information chief,Tian Chua(Tian)have rather different views on how the Internet will influence the outcome of the upcoming general election.

INFLUENTIAL,BUT ONLY IN CERTAIN AREAS....by Dato'Wong Chun Wai.

The Star's group chief edtor believes its influence on voters will only be felt in certain urban constituencies nationwide.

THE INTERNET,THE PUBLIC AND THE ELECTION.

To read more rush to the nearest newstand and grab one copy......make sure you pay OK.....

Senario of PoliTIKUS.

KHAIRY JAMALUDDIN TO BE FIELDED AS A CANDIDATE?

(Malaysia Prime Minister Son In-Law)

SULAIMAN ABDUL RAHMAN TAIB TO BE FIELDED AS A CANDIDATE?

(Sarawak Chief Minister Son)



from Rocky's bru blog

"Don't lobby to be candidate." So Khairy Jamaluddin tells Umno Youth YB wannabes [and there's no more vancacy for son-in-law]. The Protected One said Umno Youth leaders or members are selected as electoral candidates based on their capability and leadership qualities and not because of their lobbying at the 11th hour.This statement here is the clearest hint so far that the PM's beloved son-in-law, who was not elected to be the Umno Youth deputy chief, will be fielded as a candidate at the 12th general election.Question is where, and at whose expense.

http://rockybru.blogspot.com/



from The Borneo Post


CM’s son in Batang Sadong?

300 declare open support for Sulaiman and petition for new MP for Batang Sadong
KUCHING: About 300 Barisan Nasional (BN) supporters have made clear their wish for Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth vice-president Dato Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib to contest in Batang Sadong in the coming parliamentary election.
http://www.theborneopost.com

The Latest from TunMahathir,Warisan Negara-BERSIH

TUN in Kuching.....

The Latest from Tun Mahathir, Warisan Negara BERSIH announces the Pesta Rakyat “Jom BERSIH” at 23rd February 2008 Posted: 13 Jan 2008 10:18 PM CSTNews report via BERSIH.org
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) announces its second gathering which will take place on 23 February 2008.
In response to the PM and IGP’s suggestions that BERSIH holds its gatherings in alternative venues such as a stadium, BERSIH has decided it will apply for three venues (Merdeka Stadium, Bukit Jalil Stadium as well as Dataran Merdeka) for its second gathering.
We are mobilizing the rakyat again as our core demands for electoral reform have not been seriously addressed by the Election Commission and the Barisan Nasional. BERSIH will over the next few weeks intensify our efforts to take our message of electoral reform to Malaysian citizens and inform them about the rally on 23 February 2008.
As the Barisan Nasional has tried to portray any public gathering critical of the administration as aggressive or violent events, we are declaring our rally as a “Pesta” and a celebration of our demand for electoral reform and of the real democracy that all freedom-loving Malaysians want. Everyone is welcome to attend the Pesta Rakyat “Jom BERSIH” with their families.
BESIH reiterates that the PM’s and IGP’s statement that a stadium was offered for the 10 November BERSIH rally is not true at all. The question of alternative venues did not crop up in the discussions between BERSIH leaders and the police, prior to the rally.
In mobilizing for the Pesta Rakyat “Jom BERSIH”, we will inform the Rakyat about the following.Firstly, the electoral roll remains dirty and flawed, in contrast to Tan Sri Rashid’s claim that the electoral roll is now “free of dubious voters”, as published in The Star on 9 January 2008. To take a minor example, many Malaysians have received emails about three voters whose ICs are “991214740101″, “910815750017″ and “981231081137″ suggesting that they are either children or more than 100 years old. BERSIH was told by the EC HQ in Putrajaya on 31 December 2007 that the three were deceased voters and therefore their names would be removed. As at this morning, the names of the three are still on the electoral roll.
More seriously, voters have been transferred in and out of constituencies as and when the EC sees fit, it seems. Apart from that, in two recent cases, voters Sharmila Thuraisingam of Subang Jaya and Eric Liew of Petaling Jaya were registered without their knowledge ( as in the earlier case of prominent blogger Ahiruddin Atan aka “Rocky” ) respectively at the parliamentary seat of Kubang Kerian, Kelantan and state seat of Sekinchang, Selangor. These cases are essentially fraudulent registrations.
Tan Sri Rashid has still not responded specifically to Parti Keadilan’s assertion with specific details how 12 dead Malay voters in the voting district of Jaya Setia came out of the grave and voted in the Ijok by-election in May; as well as how three Chinese voters at the voting district of Pekan Ijok arrived to vote in the afternoon and were told that they had voted in the morning!
Tan Sri Rashid has not satisfactorily explained how as many as 8,643 voters have been transferred en mass into Ipoh Timur currently held by the Parliamentary Opposition Leader. Of that, 3208 are new postal voters, even though there are no new army camps or police stations in the area. Is Tan Sri Rashid so incompetent that he knows nothing about all these examples of electoral fraud? Or, is he shamelessly misleading the Malaysian public by insisting that the roll is clean without explaining any of the above instances?
Electoral rolls are only the most basic requirement of a clean and fair electoral process, something which EC has failed to comply with. BERSIH has spelt out four other basic demands, which has been conveniently ignored by the EC and the Government. Instead, they have been trumpeting loudly about the introduction of transparent ballot boxes, which BERSIH has never requested for and sees the RM16 million spent on 50,000 ballot boxes — RM320 per box — a waste of tax-payers’ money. It would be a world-class joke if EC thinks transparent ballot boxes equates to a transparent election.
Secondly, the implementation of BERSIH’s demand for indelible ink to prevent multiple voting, which EC has verbally agreed to, may not even take place. BERSIH has long demanded a trial run, involving members of the press, the political parties and civil society groups, to address the concern of “removability” of the ink and other technical issues. No response has been forthcoming from the EC.
The EC has also recently insisted that an amendment to the Elections (Conduct of Elections) Regulations must be done for the use of indelible ink. Why did they not do it during the last year’s Parliament session if they were serious about implementating it? After all, the Fatwa Council gave the go-ahead for the issue in August last year. If the EC is serious and sincere about this, it must insist that the Government delays the imminent General Election until after the next session of Parliament.
Thirdly, the EC has not agreed to the abolition of postal votes for the military and police voters. In BERSIH’s 7 August 2007 meeting with the EC Deputy Chairman Dato’ Haji Wan Ahmad and four other Commissioners, we were assured that the police had agreed to allow polling agents to observe the casting of postal votes. At the time, Dato’ Wan Ahmad had added that the Ministry of Defence was not agreeable to the issue of allowing polling agents to observe the polling process.
Furthermore, the EC is also directly responsible for the ‘import’ or ‘export’ postal votes to whichever constituency they see fit, in order to influence the result in marginal seats, as we are now witnessing in Ipoh Timur.
Fourthly, nothing has happened with regard to BERSIH’s demand for free and fair media access. The mainstream media is blatantly used during elections to demonise Opposition leaders and instill fear in the people by the constant replay of footage of riots on state-owned TV stations. How can the elections be free and fair when voters are denied their right to making informed choices?
Fifthly, instead of considering BERSIH’s demand for a campaign period of 21 days minimum, the EC Chairman has threatened to shorten it if the people take to the street to protest against unclean elections.
May we remind the EC that the campaign period of 7 days 13 hours in 2004 is already the shortest possible allowed by law? It is indeed truly ironic then that our colonizers, the British, was able to give us a 42-day campaign period in 1955!
JOM HEBOH........sorry I mean "J O M B E R S I H".

SAMY oh SAMY...What's going on there????

Posted: 11 Jan 2008 02:04 AM CSTMIC Chief Samy Vellu has definitely overstayed his welcome. The long-standing MIC chief, who has been the top Indian cabinet minister since 1978 should really consider relinquish his post and let more fresh faces for this coming General Election. Through the recent Hindraf demonstration, the Indian community has already made their grievances be heard loud and clear by demonstrating in the streets.
Younger generations might not even know who was the previous MIC President, as people now think that the MIC is Samy Vellu and Samy Vellu is MIC, as he has held the presidency for nearly three decades. Do you remember who was the previous MIC President before Samy Vellu?.
His recent meetings with Indian expats, where he attended a conference of the Indian Diaspora was a total disaster.
(Malaysiakini) Several Malaysian participants at a just concluded annual meeting of the Indian diaspora in New Delhi have expressed disappointment with the 'lies and half-truths' of MIC president S Samy Vellu on the Indian community’s plight in Malaysia.
They are dismayed with Samy Vellu, who is also the works minister, for portraying a positive picture of the Indian Malaysians’ plight to the other participants of the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas'.
The two-day conference, which ended yesterday, attracted thousands of people of Indian origin to the Indian capital.
“He was asked by everyone here as to what is happening to the Indians in Malaysia. On every occasion he told them that everything was fine and that we are doing very well,” said S Nadarajah, a Kuala-Lumpur-based management consultant who attended the meeting in his personal capacity to represent the ‘India Baru’ (community members with a new awareness).
With so much lies and deceptions, it is indeed a very sad scenario for the Indian community in Malaysia. The recent spat between MIC and PPP doesn't benefit anyone too. MIC and PPP, both coalition partners in the ruling BN, have been involved in a running spat for some time now over the issue of who had failed the Indian community.
(Malaysiakini) An angry PPP president M Kayveas today said that he was going to sue MIC president S Samy Vellu for defaming his party at the recently ended meeting of the Indian diaspora in New Delhi.
He said that Samy Vellu had tarnished PPP’s reputation at a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday without verifying his facts.
“He had told the press conference that a PPP member was there at the international conference to dispute whatever he (Samy Vellu) was saying on the conditions of the Indian community in Malaysia,” Kayveas told Malaysiakini today.
“He went on to suggest that PPP was acting to the detriment of the Barisan Nasional by doing so, and that he would seek action against us,” added the deputy minister in the prime minister’s department.
However Kayveas stressed that PPP had no representatives at the Indian diaspora conference.
“We were not part of his (Samy Vellu’s entourage). He did not invite us. We have never represented the Indian community in any conferences either locally or internationally.
“The Nadarajah he is talking about is not one of our members,” added Kayveas.
So maybe 2008 is finally the end of the road for Samy. Samy, It is time to let go. Don't stand in the way for fresh faces to come up in the next elections. You should focus your energy and time to work against the cause of the Malaysian Indians for justice and fair play and an end to their long-standing social-political, economic, educational, cultural and religious marginalization. For once, think of your Indian brothers and sisters this time instead of yourself.

The Latest from TunMahathir-Warisan Negara

CHUA SOI LEK IS STAGING A POLITICAL COMEBACK After Hillary Clinton and John McCain, Chua Soi Lek could be the third comeback kid?
Probably with the support of Ling Jr., anything is possible. (Malaysiakini)
Observers suggest possible comeback attempt by former Malaysian Health Minister
(CNA) KUALA LUMPUR : Observers in Malaysia suggest a possible comeback attempt by disgraced former Health Minister Chua Soi Lek, which could trigger intense politicking within his political party.
All is not lost for Dr Chua, who fell from grace and stepped down after a sex scandal.
Dr Chua had also resigned his parliamentary seat, and his vice-presidency at the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA).
The MCA, a key member of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition, is keeping his post vacant until triennial party elections due later this year.
Some political observers believe the disgraced former minister is buying time, and will try to stage a comeback.
Professor Khoo Kay Kim, Political Analyst, University Malaya, said, "He won't be the first politician in the world who's done something wrong, repented and made a comeback."
Lim Kit Siang, Leader, Democratic Action Party, said, "He's going to face considerable uphill obstacles because of what he has gone through, but one can never know..."
MCA chief Ong Ka Ting, who is now the Acting Health Minister, has postponed party elections originally scheduled in March or April.
As this is the first time the MCA's internal polls have been shelved, the announcement has sparked off speculation that General Elections will be called during that period.
Previous party polls had been heated affairs, with mudslinging and split loyalties.
Analysts believe a repeat of that would undermine the MCA's performance at the national level.
When he admitted that he was the man filmed in a sex tryst, Dr Chua suggested that he was the victim of internal politicking.
His meeting with his lover in a hotel was made into a DVD and circulated publicly.
Dr Chua said, "People are smart enough to use it, this is the most cost effective, time effective so I'm sure I'll not be the first and I won't be the last."
The MCA has issued a gag order barring party members from discussing the issue openly, a move that has raised eyebrows.
Mr Lim said, "It's a reflection of guilty conscience that his downfall is a result of MCA politicking and the more they talk about it, the more they'll highlight and bring home to the people that this is all unprincipled and MCA is jostling for power."
Professor Khoo said, "If there had been two groups, new team A, team B for example, one team has already lost its leader. I think it is better for the team which has lost its leader not to pursue their struggle."
However, MCA party chief Ong Ka Ting has dismissed speculation of a political conspiracy.
He said, "We commend him for putting the party and country before self."
Despite the show of unity, there is no denying that a Batu Pahat MCA member was jailed for having copies of Dr Chua's DVD. - CNA/ms

Don't worry Doc.......your DVD not in state (SARAWAK)
more on http://www.theborneopost.com

The 12th General Election-The Future of Malaysia

January 11, 2008
From the Office of Anwar Ibrahim
Salam sejahtera ,
In recent weeks, we have been travelling with Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his "Mesra dengan Rakyat" tour throughout the length and breath of Peninsular Malaysia. Unlike the privileged UMNO-BN leaders and their entourage who fly around in private jets, air force executive planes and helicopters, we travelled up to 800 kilometers or more daily per outing by road, risking life and limb to be with ordinary Malaysians in the heartland of our country. The marathon sessions must be particularly demanding on Dato Seri Anwar who still recovering from the after-effects of a major surgery to his back. But it is through sheer will power, grit and love for people to people interactions, he is able to maintain this punishing pace. He seems to have his energy level up whenever he is in the company of ordinary folks in the isolated rural communities.
Judging from the issues that were brought up and talked about during various ceramahs-issues ranging from the rising crime rate, prices of basic household items and petrol, toll charges, corruption and blatant abuses of power, quality and cost of education, healthcare, jobs, social problems, and business opportunities to national competitiveness and the state of the economy and public administration, and the moral conduct of ministers and politicians - it is clear to thousands of eager Malaysians we met that the forthcoming 12th General Elections is not about Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim per se. It is about our country and where we as Malaysians-not Malays, Chinese and Indians- are heading towards. It is a choice of more of the status quo or change for a better future.
It is not about personal vendetta; it is not about bad mouthing the ruling regime, or about power hungry people in-waiting. It is about the rakyat and their basic needs and hopes for a better future. It is about our national pride and future direction. It is about the economy and proper and prudent management of our limited resources through good governance. It is about our youth and their future. It is about our children's education. It is about "keadilan untuk semua"(justice for all). It is, in short, about our rights as citizens and the future of our country in an increasingly globalised world.
While UMNO and the rest of the Barisan Nasional component parties have gone out of their way to discredit Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim by using HINDRAF issues or launching personal attacks, spreading lies and anything else they can lay their hands on. In fact, they are harping on other irrelevant and trivial issues in their effort to divert the rakyat's attention from the real issues. They have been trying to create a "feel good" atmosphere with announcements of the Northern, East Coast, and Southern corridors together with other mega-projects. They are also using EPF and PNB and state unit trust funds to prop up the stock market.
Ever since Merdeka, now into its 51st year, the Barisan Nasional government has been disguising its failures as successes through the well tested and organized means of re-branding projects and mental conditioning of the rakyat through its controlled mess media network. Currently, we have people in power and those connected to those in power through marriage and other relationships who think that they are the bosses and can " fool all the people all the time".
The present UMNO- led coalition government is like a huge tree trunk infested with termites: the outside looks good whilst the inside is rotten to the core. It is now only a matter of time before it will implode.. One cannot sweep dirt under the carpet all the time, sooner or later, it will show and tragedy befalls our country.
We have begun to see evidence of systemic breakdown, more so in recent months with the government flip flopping on many issues and policy decisions. Prices of essential food items are spiraling out of control. The worse is yet to come and this discredited government is waiting to approve another round of price increases after the elections. Fuel cost and toll charges are expected to rise. There is a shortage cooking oil because of our failed energy policy. Last year (2007), serious crime rate rose by 13.4%. Because the Prime Minister is weak and incompetent, there is serious infighting within UMNO and its component partners. This list keeps growing. Yet the government spinners, and the controlled media say that Malaysia is in great shape.
50 years of UMNO-BN rule should be enough. What have seen is corruption and abuse of power on the rise, sheer incompetence, a corrupt Judiciary, and total disregard for the rule of law and civil liberties, and a dysfunctional public administration, especially in the once much respected civil service and dignified Police Force.
A new dawn awaits us if we dare to make the change and vote in favour of an alternative government which is committed to good governance, the rule of law, and justice for all led by Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
Dato Seri Anwar is in the considered opinion of many observers at home and abroad the best leader there is in Malaysia today. Through his charisma and brilliant 16-year track record of public service, he is able to hold both Al-Fadhil Hadi Awang's PAS and Lim Kit Siang's Democratic Action Party (DAP) in coalition with Parti KeADILan Rakyat together, and form a government that transcends considerations of race, color and religion. This alternative government will bring Malaysia into the 21st century as a truly respected member of ASEAN, the OIC and NAM, and the United Nations. He has earned the trust of the thousands of Malaysians he met and touched during his recent tour of Penang, Kedah, Negri Sembilan, Terengganu and Johor.
He said that his Malaysian Economic agenda will deliver strong economic growth. In this regard, it is worth quoting him as follows:
"...agenda ekonomi perlu terpancar dari hasrat memacu pertumbuhan pantas; agar negara melonjak maju dan menjamin faedah dan keselesaan kepada rakyat terbanyak. Maka selain dari kerangka kebajikan ekonomi; jentera pelaksana dan badan penguatkuasaan juga harus berwibawa dan bertanggungjawab.
Hanya dengan jiwa merdeka mampu kita robohkan kerawang dan tembok yang membelenggu pemikiran, memundurkan negara dan menindas rakyat. Tokoh politik, sarjana, aktivis, pekerja dan mahasiswa harus merasa tercabar untuk berfikir dengan waras dan bertindak dengan bijaksana".
Malaysia will then be an abode of peace and harmony, where all Malaysians can live and prosper together. There will be justice for all. So, the time for change has come.Regards, Din Merican and Ibrahim Yaacobdino.beano@yahoo.comhttp://dinmerican.wordpress.co

PAK LAH or KHAIRY

The Latest from Tun Mahathir, Warisan Negara Son-in-law says only father-in-law can comment on election date Posted: 08 Jan 2008 01:24 AM CSTThe famous son-in-law says only his faher-in-law can comment on the coming election date.
KEPALA BATAS, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin says only the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, has the absolute power and right to comment on the general election date.
"No need to ask politicians or ministers including the Election Commission chairman (Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman)... I don't understand why he (Abdul Rashid) said the election is around the corner," said Khairy who called for a stop to speculations on the election date by any quarters.
Khairy was responding to reporters' questions after he launched the "Happy Family, Cheerful Society" organised by the Yayasan Budi Penyayang here today.
Asked to comment on the election fever being felt in the country, Khairy said some groups have resorted to turn current issues such as cooking oil shortage and extra charges imposed by schools and parent-teacher associations into political issues.
"The temperature of the general election is very high to the point that whatever action taken by the government is considered to be for the benefit of the general election," he added.
YB Lim Kit Siang is not happy with such statement.
(Malaysiakini) Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin’s call on everyone to stop speculating on the general election date has ruffled Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang.
“Who is Khairy Jamaluddin to tell everyone, including ministers, to stop speculating on when the general election would be held when he has not even been elected as a member of parliament?” asked Lim rhetorically in a statement.
Lim also asserted that although it was the prime minister’s prerogative to call for elections, it is the right of every Malaysian to speculate on its dates.
“Of course, everybody knows that he (Khairy) is the most powerful man in the country, presiding over the fourth storey of Prime Minister's Office in Putrajaya and who controls and manipulates the Prime Minister's moves and decision-making.
“But such unaccountable and even unconstitutional exercise of power should not get to his head to make him publicly rebuke ministers for speculating when the next general election would be held...,” added Lim.
* YB LKS's Blog : Who is Khairy to tell everyone including Ministers to stop speculating on when the general election would be held?
*******NO BIG DEAL as Khairy is PakLah son in law and they share The Power.That is politic .
I have the power not power root ok....political power.I'm the next PM ?????????????????????

WHO SCRUTINISED WHO-

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Leaders agree on candidates’background checks By Zora Chan and Lim How Pim
KUCHING: Several Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders in the State yesterday concurred with a view that background checks should be carried out on future election candidates as well as veteran politicians.
This, they said, was pertinent to ensure they were clean and not involved in immoral activities, adding that candidates for the coming general election, for instance, should go through a careful scrutiny.
On Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had said candidates’ background would be scrutinised to ensure those selected to contest were not involved in immoral activities or other vices.
Last Wednesday, Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek announced his resignation as Health Minister and Labis MP and from all posts in MCA after admitting that he was the man featured in a sex video which was said to have been widely circulated in Johor.
Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) vice-president (of Masing-led faction) Datuk Dublin Unting said it was important that politicians, both new and veteran ones, should possess good moral qualities and not involved in any malpractice as the public were now more discerning about their leaders.
“All component parties should look into checking their leaders’ background. We can’t just leave this to the special branch of the police,” he added.
He said a thorough and unbiased screening would determine the life and death of a person’s political career and therefore, must be done accurately and responsibly.
Unting said respected party leaders and members, including grassroots leaders should be roped in to screen potential candidates for an election and incumbents to ensure they were really fit to be elected representatives.
“Besides, they should be judged by their hard work and credibility to serve sincerely,” he added.
According to him, it was normal for political parties in the State to screen their candidates before an election, but many discontinued doing so after the elections, adding it would be easier to check newcomers than veterans.
Concurring with Unting, Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) deputy president Datuk Peter Nyarok said candidates - be it new ones or incumbents - should have their background screened by their respective parties before they were recommended to the Chief Minister and the Prime Minister.
“This process is to ensure that candidates are credible leaders,” he said.
“Yes, I surely agree,” that was the immediate response of Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, secretary-general of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) when asked about the screening of candidates for the polls.
“The background of potential candidates should not be questioned,” he said, adding that the party (PBB) had been practising such checks even prior to the call by Najib.
Asked whether there was a need to scrutinise the background of the current decision makers and party leaders to ensure none of them were involved in immoral deeds, Dr Rundi replied: “Ya … I’ll support the idea to check the current ones as well.”
Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan, however, asserted that everyone deserved privacy.
He said the party would not interfere with the personal affairs of its candidates, adding that candidates proposed by the party would not indulge themselves in any immoral or unlawful activity.
“The party has a thorough knowledge of the background of each and every candidate, otherwise we will not nominate them,” he said, adding that basic details and vital records of candidates were enclosed in the proposals submitted to BN top leaders for approval.
Dr Chan, who is Deputy Chief Minister, was quick to add that the party would not know whether candidates were clear of severe offences requiring official investigation by police.
“We would not know whether candidates are involved in any illegal or immoral deals unless the federal side requests the police to check,” he said.
He reiterated that everyone, including candidates who would contest in the next general election, had their own privacy and no one should intrude on such right.
On Dr Chua’s case, Dr Chan said: “I believe many people would agree with me that Dr Chua was an honourable and capable minister who carried out his duties without fear or favour. (Statement quoted from The Borneo Post)

The scandal among the politician is a comman subject ,politician is human being and just because they have power definitely money come anytime from what ever sources .Have money than enjoy?????buy Viagra,Tongkat Ali,Ginseng what ever tongkat than at the end walk with tongkat and for Sarawak XXXXX no worry at all the Jerangau Sarawak is widely sold in open maket.

So Who scrutinised who???????.

Election is Coming Real Soon.

Are you prepared for the next election?. It is just around the corner.
Looks like our DPM has started campaining in Kelantan.

Malaysian polls 'around the corner': report
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) — Malaysia's election chief has reiterated that nationwide polls are "around the corner" despite speculation the government would hold back due to a host of problems, a report said Sunday.
"When I say the election is around the corner, you better believe me because it is not a joke," Election Commission chairman Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman told The Star daily, echoing comments made in November.
Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had been expected to call general elections early this year, but has his hands full with unprecedented street protests, a sex scandal, and public anger over high fuel and food prices.