KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 17 — In a major boost for the Pakatan Rakyat, Pas won the Kuala Terengganu by-election tonight in convincing fashion, with its candidate Abdul Wahid Endut taking the parliamentary seat by a 2,631-vote majority over his closest rival, Barisan Nasional's Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Salleh.
"Perhaps it is because I have known the voters for so long," said Wahid after his victory was announced. "I believe many of the Chinese voted for me."
With this win, the PR alliance increased its representation in Parliament to 82 seats, and while it does not significantly affect the balance of power, it provides the fledgling partnership of Pas, DAP and PKR a huge psychological advantage as it continues to try to destabilise and topple the BN government.
It is also the clearest sign yet that the PR alliance has not lost the support it obtained in the last general election, when it denied BN its traditional two-thirds majority in Parliament.
BN's defeat in Kuala Terengganu is also a significant setback for Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who led the ruling coalition's campaign and who is set to take power as prime minister in March when Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi retires.
"In a democracy we respect the people's choice.
"Of course it's a setback for BN. We will continue to serve. It will not dishearten us," said Najib.
Asked what he thought this meant for BN's chances in the next general election, he said: "There is no impact."
With this defeat, BN still has 137 seats in Parliament, with one independent and two from SAPP. PR parties make up the remaining 82 lawmakers.
Wakaf Mempelam assemblyman Abdul Wahid defeated Wan Ahmad by 32,883 to 30,252 votes. Independent Azharudin Adam lost his deposit after obtaining only 193 votes. In last year's general election, BN won the seat by a wafer-thin 628 votes.
The turnaround for Pas shows the party not only managed to win over the crucial Chinese votes, which went BN's way last year, but also managed to claw back significant numbers of Malay votes which it had conceded to the ruling coalition previously.
The loss will cause BN to do some soul searching as it is the second by-election it has lost since March 8.
A victory in Kuala Terengganu would have represented a recovery from March 8, and provided a fillip for Najib as he prepares to take power.
But instead, Pas's win is likely to solidify PR's alliance and provide what Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says will be renewed momentum to topple BN.
Pas president Datuk Abdul Hadi Awang said his party's win was a sign the people wanted change.
He also took the opportunity to pile pressure on Najib, and said that with this defeat for BN, it was perhaps better that Abdullah stays back as prime minister for now.
"I want Pak Lah to remain as PM to see through his reforms.
"Pak Lah has shown an open attitude and his leadership has brought much change," he said.
He cited as an example the willingness of the returning officer in the by-election to quit after complaints were made by Pas about his alleged biasness.
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Thanks people of KT!
written by ahmad, January 17, 2009
written by ahmad, January 17, 2009
this shows how malaysians are so sick with BN !!! Congratulation to PAS and GOOD JOB to KT people ! You made the right choice here !!
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UMNO-MIC-MCA- Still need convincing???
written by Jayen, January 17, 2009
written by Jayen, January 17, 2009
That the majority of Rakyat are fed-up with you guys and your race-based politics?
There goes the so-called "reform" that the BN & MSM were 'parading about'...yeah - the 'supposed' handing over of power to Najib, or OTK helming MCA, or MIC's "re-branding" exercise...
There goes the so-called "reform" that the BN & MSM were 'parading about'...yeah - the 'supposed' handing over of power to Najib, or OTK helming MCA, or MIC's "re-branding" exercise...
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3 Strikes and You're Out!
written by Speak Up Malaysia, January 17, 2009
written by Speak Up Malaysia, January 17, 2009
Strike 1! March 8, 2008, General Elections.
Strike 2! Permatang Pauh by-election.
Strike 3! Kuala Terengganu by-election.
SPEAK UP MALAYSIA:
RACIST & CORRUPT POLITICIANS,
3 STRIKES - YOU'RE OUT!
“Ordinary people have more sense than their leaders sometimes. They know the value of co-operation, mutual respect and harmony. I believe the people have spoken out loudly and clearly. The future direction of the country is no longer going to be solely in the hands of the political masters. They have had enough of scandals, abuse of power, and poor administration.”
- Datuk Zaid Ibrahim
Strike 2! Permatang Pauh by-election.
Strike 3! Kuala Terengganu by-election.
SPEAK UP MALAYSIA:
RACIST & CORRUPT POLITICIANS,
3 STRIKES - YOU'RE OUT!
“Ordinary people have more sense than their leaders sometimes. They know the value of co-operation, mutual respect and harmony. I believe the people have spoken out loudly and clearly. The future direction of the country is no longer going to be solely in the hands of the political masters. They have had enough of scandals, abuse of power, and poor administration.”
- Datuk Zaid Ibrahim
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What the win means...
written by Abdullah, January 17, 2009
written by Abdullah, January 17, 2009
First, it was the March 08 defeat. Second was Permatang Pauh. Third was Kulim which Umno withdrew its petition after it became clear that Umno had no chance of retaking the seat from PKR/Pakatan though the petition would have been won by Umno. Talk of a party that brags to be the SOLE champion of Malays but fears to face others in Malay heartland. And now the 4th consecutive defeat in Malay heartland. Remember, Terengganu is ruled by Umno with 2/3 majority and Umno spent millions on daily basis to "touch" every voter. The people took the money, the projects and all but voted for Pakatan.
Analysis:
It means Pakatan is a viable coalition. It means Anwar Ibrahim is still a Malay leader respected by Malay heartland despite Umno's numerous attempts to portary otherwise. It means DAP and PAS are coming closer despite Karpal's outbursts. Whenever he attacked Hudud, prominent Chinese DAP leaders flew to KT to campaign for Pas. It is like they were rebuffing him in a diplomatic way.
It means that Pas Tgnu will realise the need for a better Pakatan. Had it not being Pakatan's campaign, Pas would have failed as a party. PKR and DAP worked tirelessly for Pas. It means Umno's claim to be the sole Malay champion is non-exsistent. Malay heartland is revolting against Umno, even in states it has 2/3 majority. Umno will never be able to claim to be to the lord of Malays. They may, but it will be a bad joke if not outright stupidity.
It means more unity for Pakatan and more disunity for BN. It means spinning by envelope journalists can't work with the people. They have crossed the Rubicon. They want honest answers not dirty work meant to belittle their intelligence. The people can read between the lines. It means Umno is staring at a defeat in a general election be it now or in the future. It means Najib's credibility (if there was ever any) is at stake. He can't afford to lose every time with a bigger margin and claim leadership on a silver platter. However much one tries to help him in exonerating him fom the ignominious defeat, it will hold no water. The back stops at his door. It means Anwar's rise is unstoppable for now. It means Anwar's supremacy in Pakatan is confirmed. The Tganu faction too realises the need to have him around as he mobilised his supporters (non-Pas), PKR and DAP to campaign. They realise the futility of parochial politics and too much conservatism. That's why Pas Vice President Ahmad Awang said the win was "for Pakatan not for Pas alone." (Malaysiakini). It means Badawi's legacy is non-exsistent. It means Hudud will no longer work as an albatross (weapon) to be used against the Chinese and Indians. They may have disagreements with it, but that's different from their future and wellbeig as a whole. It means the total death of BN component parties. It means the BN media is simply useless. They can write what they want but the people refuse to buy that. The better they report the truth, the better they help their dying BN.
Analysis:
It means Pakatan is a viable coalition. It means Anwar Ibrahim is still a Malay leader respected by Malay heartland despite Umno's numerous attempts to portary otherwise. It means DAP and PAS are coming closer despite Karpal's outbursts. Whenever he attacked Hudud, prominent Chinese DAP leaders flew to KT to campaign for Pas. It is like they were rebuffing him in a diplomatic way.
It means that Pas Tgnu will realise the need for a better Pakatan. Had it not being Pakatan's campaign, Pas would have failed as a party. PKR and DAP worked tirelessly for Pas. It means Umno's claim to be the sole Malay champion is non-exsistent. Malay heartland is revolting against Umno, even in states it has 2/3 majority. Umno will never be able to claim to be to the lord of Malays. They may, but it will be a bad joke if not outright stupidity.
It means more unity for Pakatan and more disunity for BN. It means spinning by envelope journalists can't work with the people. They have crossed the Rubicon. They want honest answers not dirty work meant to belittle their intelligence. The people can read between the lines. It means Umno is staring at a defeat in a general election be it now or in the future. It means Najib's credibility (if there was ever any) is at stake. He can't afford to lose every time with a bigger margin and claim leadership on a silver platter. However much one tries to help him in exonerating him fom the ignominious defeat, it will hold no water. The back stops at his door. It means Anwar's rise is unstoppable for now. It means Anwar's supremacy in Pakatan is confirmed. The Tganu faction too realises the need to have him around as he mobilised his supporters (non-Pas), PKR and DAP to campaign. They realise the futility of parochial politics and too much conservatism. That's why Pas Vice President Ahmad Awang said the win was "for Pakatan not for Pas alone." (Malaysiakini). It means Badawi's legacy is non-exsistent. It means Hudud will no longer work as an albatross (weapon) to be used against the Chinese and Indians. They may have disagreements with it, but that's different from their future and wellbeig as a whole. It means the total death of BN component parties. It means the BN media is simply useless. They can write what they want but the people refuse to buy that. The better they report the truth, the better they help their dying BN.
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written by OmegaMan, January 17, 2009
written by OmegaMan, January 17, 2009
No doubt about it, Adib. Many of the people in KT were solidly behind PAS and rightfully so when they see Terengganu as a whole being left behind in development when it is supposedly the second richest state. This euphoria should gather steam when PR adjourns to the war-room to plan out wresting Sarawak from Taib's hands. Hidup PR!!
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written by zik, January 17, 2009
written by zik, January 17, 2009
Hello Baradan Kupusamy..What is your official comment on this...swing vote by Malay???
Yeahh swing indeed for PAS/PAKATAN!!!!!
Yeahh swing indeed for PAS/PAKATAN!!!!!
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and now for the future...
written by johnny alpha, January 17, 2009
written by johnny alpha, January 17, 2009
what a glorious evening! congrats to PAS and the PR coalition on a well deserved victory.
as a KL-ite far and away removed from these momentous events, the result is yet another wake-up call to the BN.
for too many years now, the BN have employed a particularly nasty and divisive formula to get its way in elections and by-elections: the carrot and the stick; in KT, from where i sit, the carrot was the 'generous' release of wang ehsan to the state (sort of like my robbing someone and then expecting their gratitude when i deign to return my victim's property), and the stick was the usual; dire warnings of racial upheavals in all its imaginatively convoluted derivative forms.
in the end, perhaps out of frustration with the BNs component parties' inability to fully commit itself to a platform of REAL reform, the people of KT have by their choice, elected to exercise common sense and not fall prey to the usual scams and fear-mongering by the BN.
in the final analysis, the BN has only itself to blame. the infighting and bickering within both UMNO and their MCA lackeys in the months since the last General Elections have put paid to any hope the public may have had that they were indeed serious in reforming themselves and to make them relevant to modern malaysian society.
but equally, it is my most fervent hope that the PR, should they, by the grace of the God and the Malaysian public, be able to form a government in the future, will also need to buck up. it has to focus on administering its states in a way that is totally opposed to that in BN states, i.e. efficiently, fairly and cleanly. and it has to do this quickly.
let's face it: this by-election was as much as a second chance for the PR to regain the initiative. and as 3 years is almost an eternity in politics, how many other by-elections can DSAI hope to come around in order to remain in the public mind? what other fractures and rumblings within the PR alliance can the coalition weather?
as easy as it is to punch holes in BN's ability to govern and run the country daily, so does the same apply to the PR and they ought not forget that simple fact. only when the PR has demonstrated its ability to do so will the winds of change finally blow in its favor and then the next chapter of the Malaysian story (which i hopefully entitle 'New Beginnings') will begin to be written.
time to get to work, PR!!! earn it! its yours to win or lose!
as a KL-ite far and away removed from these momentous events, the result is yet another wake-up call to the BN.
for too many years now, the BN have employed a particularly nasty and divisive formula to get its way in elections and by-elections: the carrot and the stick; in KT, from where i sit, the carrot was the 'generous' release of wang ehsan to the state (sort of like my robbing someone and then expecting their gratitude when i deign to return my victim's property), and the stick was the usual; dire warnings of racial upheavals in all its imaginatively convoluted derivative forms.
in the end, perhaps out of frustration with the BNs component parties' inability to fully commit itself to a platform of REAL reform, the people of KT have by their choice, elected to exercise common sense and not fall prey to the usual scams and fear-mongering by the BN.
in the final analysis, the BN has only itself to blame. the infighting and bickering within both UMNO and their MCA lackeys in the months since the last General Elections have put paid to any hope the public may have had that they were indeed serious in reforming themselves and to make them relevant to modern malaysian society.
but equally, it is my most fervent hope that the PR, should they, by the grace of the God and the Malaysian public, be able to form a government in the future, will also need to buck up. it has to focus on administering its states in a way that is totally opposed to that in BN states, i.e. efficiently, fairly and cleanly. and it has to do this quickly.
let's face it: this by-election was as much as a second chance for the PR to regain the initiative. and as 3 years is almost an eternity in politics, how many other by-elections can DSAI hope to come around in order to remain in the public mind? what other fractures and rumblings within the PR alliance can the coalition weather?
as easy as it is to punch holes in BN's ability to govern and run the country daily, so does the same apply to the PR and they ought not forget that simple fact. only when the PR has demonstrated its ability to do so will the winds of change finally blow in its favor and then the next chapter of the Malaysian story (which i hopefully entitle 'New Beginnings') will begin to be written.
time to get to work, PR!!! earn it! its yours to win or lose!
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god blessed!
written by average joe, January 17, 2009
written by average joe, January 17, 2009
alhamdulillah! it shows we dont want najib to lead the country.
i hope with the addition member of PKR they would get together and solve the country's problem. ecomny n security I.E crime rate!
i hope with the addition member of PKR they would get together and solve the country's problem. ecomny n security I.E crime rate!
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written by buana kirana, January 17, 2009
written by buana kirana, January 17, 2009
This shows that a few reporters in Malaysian Insider (I don't want to name them here, readers have eyes to see) did not report neutrally.
But their names are remembered. We will read their reports with skeptical eyes next time.
But their names are remembered. We will read their reports with skeptical eyes next time.
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What Star's Wong Chun Wai said ....
written by bigone, January 17, 2009
written by bigone, January 17, 2009
Well, Datuk Wong ... the people have spoken, and they say they fear hudud less than they mistrust your political masters. Kindly convey the message back upstairs, won't you?
Oh, and try something else next time.
http://thestar.com.my/columnists/story.asp?file=/2009/1/11/columnists/onthebeat/2994387&sec=On The Beat
Sunday January 11, 2009
Lulled into complacency
ON THE BEAT
BY WONG CHUN WAI
The acceptance of PAS’ conservative agenda has crept in much faster than we think.
Suddenly, many early opponents of hudud laws have began to lull their supporters into believing that hudud and the Islamic state is for Muslims only.
Do we really believe that under PAS rule, the theologians and ideologues would allow the existing secular court structure to remain?
Do they really believe they will allow us to continue the liberal lifestyle of non-Muslims and moderate Muslims?
The first step must never be allowed to begin and if we let down our guard, they will begin tearing down the present secular structures.
Oh, and try something else next time.
http://thestar.com.my/columnists/story.asp?file=/2009/1/11/columnists/onthebeat/2994387&sec=On The Beat
Sunday January 11, 2009
Lulled into complacency
ON THE BEAT
BY WONG CHUN WAI
The acceptance of PAS’ conservative agenda has crept in much faster than we think.
Suddenly, many early opponents of hudud laws have began to lull their supporters into believing that hudud and the Islamic state is for Muslims only.
Do we really believe that under PAS rule, the theologians and ideologues would allow the existing secular court structure to remain?
Do they really believe they will allow us to continue the liberal lifestyle of non-Muslims and moderate Muslims?
The first step must never be allowed to begin and if we let down our guard, they will begin tearing down the present secular structures.
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written by MyDeskBlog.com, January 17, 2009
written by MyDeskBlog.com, January 17, 2009
A big thank you to the people of KT! Thank you very much for handling BN its defeat in this by-election. You did the right thing. I salute you!
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written by Dr Janet F Lee, January 17, 2009
written by Dr Janet F Lee, January 17, 2009
Well done...your coverage was excellent! No local TV station did what u did! My husband and I served in KT for many years. He being an Indian doctor at the KTGeneral hospital. The average Terengganu Malay is a consrvative, and very polite gentleman. In those days, they were mainly fisherman and even then saw no racial difference between the various races. They voted UMNO, which meant a vote for moderation....in those days. Today...Umno seems more radical than Pas. The Terengganu people have voted for what they all along believed in...moderation...Pas!...
Janet
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That's it The Star is dead to me!
written by Summer, January 17, 2009
written by Summer, January 17, 2009
I will not buy another Star paper ever again! And I encourage all to not buy it....ever again!
I won't even let me dogs poop on it!
I won't even let me dogs poop on it!
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A win is a WIN!!!
written by Robotman, January 17, 2009
written by Robotman, January 17, 2009
Sure. Many people said a win is a win, even by just one vote. Pas/Pakatan Rakyat really steal the show tonight. To be able to wrestle the parliamentary seat from Umno/BN is a great achievement in itself. To be able to win with a bigger majority is a greater achievement. To be able to win without relying on one race is the biggest achievement. All these despite millions and millions of ringgit poured in by Umno/BN. Despite the "campaign" by the ex-Returning Officer (also the Mayor of KT). Despite the existence of phantom voters. Despite the scare tactics (indirectly demonising hudud law) by BN especially Umno and MCA.
Well Done, Pakatan Rakyat!!!!!
Well Done, Pakatan Rakyat!!!!!
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written by Syed Mohd Lol, January 17, 2009
written by Syed Mohd Lol, January 17, 2009
GOD is punishing Najib for swearing by the quran. One-by-one all UMNO representatives is having heart by-pass and by-elections. It all started with Zakaria(UMNO Klang) and our Polis head - you know who lar, also underwent a heart by-pass luckily it is successful and now the MP for KT also died of heart problem, GOD is punishing UMNO - by having more natural disasters like landslide in CIMB building in Damansara Heights (Najib's brother is the CEO of CIMB) and also landslides in Ampang - more natural disasters to come for these UMNO sapiens, tuhan ada mata!!!!
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Congratulation!!!
written by anak malaysia, January 17, 2009
written by anak malaysia, January 17, 2009
Congratulation PAS, now we hope that PAS will respect the people trust and join the other members of PR to practice justice and fair governance. For the sake of peace in this country the question of religion stance should be not be your priotry, otherwise you will find PAS to be on the other side of the coin, if you know what I mean. We want PR but we don't want religious fanatics.
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Congratulations DS Hj ABD HADI AWANG
written by justis forever, January 17, 2009
written by justis forever, January 17, 2009
Congratulations to DS Hj ABD HADI AWANG for leading PAS to victory in this by-election. To the BN led by Najib Razak I say: better luck next time, mate! Start listening to the people if you want to stay in power. This is 2009, not the the 80's or even 90's. People are better educated now; you can fool some of them all the time, all of them some of the time, but not all of them all the time. This is a time for change; it has already started, and it is unstoppable. BN is getting old and archaic and let it die a natural death, since it is unable and unwilling to change. Anyone that refuses to change will see change forced upon them.
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written by Lek, January 17, 2009
written by Lek, January 17, 2009
loss for BN is an understatement. its the beginning of the end of BN. kaput
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written by Dr Janet F Lee, January 17, 2009
written by Dr Janet F Lee, January 17, 2009
Wow buana kirana, that was harsh about The Malaysian Insider reporters!. U know, when u do a random sampling, which is basically what the the Malaysian insder reporters did, its like cooking nasi goreng! U have the vegetables on top, the rice in the middle, the peas in between and the meat at the bottom. So, it dpends where u probe...the meat, the peas, the rice...or thevegetables...which u seem to have mistakenly identified the The Malaysian Insider reporters for! Take it easy...They really are not too bad compared with the newspapers, local tv stations and radio......oh wheres that husband of mine when I need to talk stats!
Janet
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Pas takes KT in convincing win
written by CT, January 17, 2009
written by CT, January 17, 2009
Barisan Nasional should go for total revamp, or else no more prospect for next election.
Rakyat want to have a CHANGE, rakyat are the boss for the servant of politician.
Be proud of KT voters, shown your right to deny BN this afternoon.
Uphold the democratic, Malaysian constitution and Ruku Negara, Malaysia for sure got good prospect with diminish power of BN .
Rakyat want to have a CHANGE, rakyat are the boss for the servant of politician.
Be proud of KT voters, shown your right to deny BN this afternoon.
Uphold the democratic, Malaysian constitution and Ruku Negara, Malaysia for sure got good prospect with diminish power of BN .
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Congrats
written by antipode, January 17, 2009
written by antipode, January 17, 2009
Congratulations to PAS and Paktan on a hard fought and well deserved victory.
It does confirm the downtrend of the corrupt entity that is BN and Umno.
At the same time, I would like to urge my fellow Malaysians not to lose sight of who are the ultimate winners - the Rakyat of Malaysia.
And let us not make the mistake of those who came before us in entrusting all our faith to any one party (by that, I mean coalitions of parties as well) for over 5 decades.
Let's remember we have the power to vote in and also to vote out.
Should Pakatan betray our trust in future, and in the (admittedly, unlikely for now) event new blood manages to reform the BN parties, let's use them both to keep the other honest. Like Democrat vs Republican, Labour vs Conservative, or Tory vs Liberal, whatever, in other countries, let us show politicians that power is ultimately in the hands of the PEOPLE, not them!
It does confirm the downtrend of the corrupt entity that is BN and Umno.
At the same time, I would like to urge my fellow Malaysians not to lose sight of who are the ultimate winners - the Rakyat of Malaysia.
And let us not make the mistake of those who came before us in entrusting all our faith to any one party (by that, I mean coalitions of parties as well) for over 5 decades.
Let's remember we have the power to vote in and also to vote out.
Should Pakatan betray our trust in future, and in the (admittedly, unlikely for now) event new blood manages to reform the BN parties, let's use them both to keep the other honest. Like Democrat vs Republican, Labour vs Conservative, or Tory vs Liberal, whatever, in other countries, let us show politicians that power is ultimately in the hands of the PEOPLE, not them!
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PAS wins in Trengganu
written by Lee Kok Meng, January 17, 2009
written by Lee Kok Meng, January 17, 2009
This is good news. PAS should now stop the HUDUD Law business. They should discuss matters closed doors and not thru the media. Also prevent some of their members, especilly their youth movement from banning certain issues of the day such as live concerts, street dancing etc. Instad they should help stop the Mat Rempits from creating trouble. The Mat Rempits have started attacking the police.
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written by M, January 17, 2009
written by M, January 17, 2009
Oh my!my!.......the people have spoken AGAIN, AGAIN and AGAIN!
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written by Penyokong PAS Cina., January 17, 2009
written by Penyokong PAS Cina., January 17, 2009
ONG TA KUT (MCA) WHAT SAY YOU ON THIS CONVICING STAND.
THE CHINESE ARE NOT AFRAID OF HUDUD LAW.
LIKE I SAY WHATEVER EXISTING LAW WILL NOT APPLY AS LONG AS YOU ARE A LAW ABIDING CITIZEN.
ONLY CRIMINALS OR PEOPLE WITH BAD INTENTION ARE AFRAID OF HUDUD.
EXAMPLE PEOPLE FROM BN UMNO MCA MIC GERAKAN WHO ARE WORRIED ABOUT LOSING THEIR HAND.
THE CHINESE ARE NOT AFRAID OF HUDUD LAW.
LIKE I SAY WHATEVER EXISTING LAW WILL NOT APPLY AS LONG AS YOU ARE A LAW ABIDING CITIZEN.
ONLY CRIMINALS OR PEOPLE WITH BAD INTENTION ARE AFRAID OF HUDUD.
EXAMPLE PEOPLE FROM BN UMNO MCA MIC GERAKAN WHO ARE WORRIED ABOUT LOSING THEIR HAND.
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Congrats PAS, congrats KT
written by Silence Dogood, January 17, 2009
written by Silence Dogood, January 17, 2009
The people of KT, we rejoice in your wisdom.
Heard that there's another BN MP is critically-ill... Touchwood, but we will never know.
For Najib, the knives are out for you... Are you ready, Muhyiddin?
Heard that there's another BN MP is critically-ill... Touchwood, but we will never know.
For Najib, the knives are out for you... Are you ready, Muhyiddin?
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The rakyat despised the UMNO/BN govt !
written by scrutinizer, January 17, 2009
written by scrutinizer, January 17, 2009
As usual, despite the blanketing dominance in all news medias, TV1, 2, 3, NTV7, 8, 9, The Star, Straits Times, Utusan Malaysia, Utusan Melayu, with all the goodies, tens of millions in work contracts, Chinese New Year Angpows, Govt allocations to 200+ Chinese schools, all the UMNO/Wanita big guns, MCA/Wanita Ministers, Gerakan/Wanita Chiefs, unwanted MIC presence etc etc .....
The PAS/Pakatan Alliance still achieve a convincing win.
The rakyat are smarter & more sensible than most of the BN ministers because they know all these sweet goodies are actually the rakyat's money. Rakyat totally distrust & vote for a complete CHANGE.
The PAS/Pakatan Alliance still achieve a convincing win.
The rakyat are smarter & more sensible than most of the BN ministers because they know all these sweet goodies are actually the rakyat's money. Rakyat totally distrust & vote for a complete CHANGE.
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written by Ben Lim, January 17, 2009
written by Ben Lim, January 17, 2009
Terima Kasih KT....... moga ketuanan rakyat tetap dibela walaupun berlainan bangsa.... sama-sama kita maju setapak ke hadapan.... bravooooooo
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written by Samson, January 17, 2009
written by Samson, January 17, 2009
I fully agree with abang Awang that apek Abdullah must not retire prematurely just yet. Must continue to hold the Fort for the full term. He may not be as dynamic as Mahathir, but he too got international respect, including the Americans and Singaporeans too.
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nah jib "No Impact" - Really?
written by casey, January 18, 2009
written by casey, January 18, 2009
Ha, ha - Asked what he thought this meant for BN's chances in the next general election, he said: "There is no impact."
Truly still having his head stuck in the sand. After all the buy-election and now the bye-bye-election, he refused to accept that the rakyat have risen above racial politics and seen through the dirty tribal tricks of BN (divide and rule and enrich a small group of BN politicians and their cronies).
The murdered Altantuya Shaariibuu is watching.
If he is so confident, would he dare to dissolve the parliament in March 09 after he takes over from AB as PM in order to show the whole world that he can proudly be the PM of the nation with the parliament that he wins rather than he inherits? Please be brave and show his jantanness. Or perhaps he should ask rose for permission to do so.
Truly still having his head stuck in the sand. After all the buy-election and now the bye-bye-election, he refused to accept that the rakyat have risen above racial politics and seen through the dirty tribal tricks of BN (divide and rule and enrich a small group of BN politicians and their cronies).
The murdered Altantuya Shaariibuu is watching.
If he is so confident, would he dare to dissolve the parliament in March 09 after he takes over from AB as PM in order to show the whole world that he can proudly be the PM of the nation with the parliament that he wins rather than he inherits? Please be brave and show his jantanness. Or perhaps he should ask rose for permission to do so.
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Congratulations PAS! Thank You KT!
written by The Golden Cow, January 18, 2009
written by The Golden Cow, January 18, 2009
Hurrray PAS! From KT, next Sarawak we come!
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Why BN lost?
written by WonderWhy, January 18, 2009
written by WonderWhy, January 18, 2009
Why didn't the "bribe" work for the KT people? Why are the KT people not voting for BN despite all the goodies and sweet promises? Whenever there is a by-election, BN will sure throw free gifts to the people.
May be it's time to lower the electricity tariff and fuel price. Anyway, Pak Lah doesn't care this by-election result as he is now on his way to the holiday in Qatar.
May be it's time to lower the electricity tariff and fuel price. Anyway, Pak Lah doesn't care this by-election result as he is now on his way to the holiday in Qatar.
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Bee End eating humble pie!
written by eow_eow, January 18, 2009
written by eow_eow, January 18, 2009
I believe these idiots in Bee End still does not know why they lost in KT. They think that corruptly offered development funds are enough to get the votes of the ketuanan rakyat. Well they are wrong. As they are still ignorant of the reason for their loss, let me give it to them - the ketuanan rakyat is fed-up with the government which rules by deceit using race and religion. The ketuanan rakyat wants a government of the people, for the people and by the people. They see that hope in PR and will continue to support PR to bring about that change. Hidup PR, Hidup PKR, Hidup PAS, Hidup DAP, Hidup DSAI, Hidup DSHA, Hidup LKS and last but not least HIDUP KETUANAN RAKYAT!!!!!!!.
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written by judge, January 18, 2009
written by judge, January 18, 2009
BN is Be End
Let us send the future VVIP who is mongolian case suspect C4 creator to the total darkness
BN my foot, just a highly corrupted party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let us send the future VVIP who is mongolian case suspect C4 creator to the total darkness
BN my foot, just a highly corrupted party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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On to Sabah & Sarawak!
written by Reformis, January 18, 2009
written by Reformis, January 18, 2009
Well done to all who worked so hard in KT. Have a good well deserved rest. Then, lets focus our new found strength and unity on the next by election in Sabah (pending Federal court decision) and the Sarawak State election.
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Congratulation and Jubilation
written by Durian Besar, January 18, 2009
written by Durian Besar, January 18, 2009
Congratulation and Jubilation and one step closer to destination!
The people have spoken again, aloud, "WE WANT CHANGE! WE DON'T WANT A RACIST, HAUGHTY AND CORRUPTED GOVERNMENT!"
We will continue to fight until the next GE.
The people have spoken again, aloud, "WE WANT CHANGE! WE DON'T WANT A RACIST, HAUGHTY AND CORRUPTED GOVERNMENT!"
We will continue to fight until the next GE.
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Well Done, Pakatan Rakyat!!
written by anak melaka sejati, January 18, 2009
written by anak melaka sejati, January 18, 2009
To Pakatan Rakyat: CEMERLANG, GEMILANG
To Barisan Nasional: TERHILANG
To Barisan Nasional: TERHILANG
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Too many to
written by foodforthought, January 18, 2009
written by foodforthought, January 18, 2009
To BN, money CANNOT buy everything when they BELONGED to the Rakyat.
To umno, money CANNOT buy everything, ESPECIALLY when they are NOT yours.
To khairy jamalludin, stop talking out of your arse.
To ahmad ismail of Pematang Pauh, WHERE ARE YOU, we missed you.
To the people of Kuala Terengganu, THANK YOU!
To umno, money CANNOT buy everything, ESPECIALLY when they are NOT yours.
To khairy jamalludin, stop talking out of your arse.
To ahmad ismail of Pematang Pauh, WHERE ARE YOU, we missed you.
To the people of Kuala Terengganu, THANK YOU!
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Tahnia rakyat Kuala Terengannu TAhnia PAS
written by Charles F Moreira, January 18, 2009
written by Charles F Moreira, January 18, 2009
Tahniah kepada rakyat Kuala Terengannu, Tahnia kepada PAS.
Hancurkan Barisan Nasional - hancurkan Barisan Korupsion
Congratulations to the people of Kuala Terengannu Congratulations to PAS.
Crush the Barisan Nasional (National Front) Crush the Corruption Front!
Mainstream newspapers are toliet paper. I never believed their lies.
Hancurkan Barisan Nasional - hancurkan Barisan Korupsion
Congratulations to the people of Kuala Terengannu Congratulations to PAS.
Crush the Barisan Nasional (National Front) Crush the Corruption Front!
Mainstream newspapers are toliet paper. I never believed their lies.
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4 Strikes and You're Out TOO!
written by Nacimento, January 18, 2009
written by Nacimento, January 18, 2009
3 Strikes and You're Out!
Strike 1! March 8, 2008, General Elections.
Strike 2! Permatang Pauh by-election.
Strike 3! Kuala Terengganu by-election.
Strike 4! Pensiangan by-election. (soon)
Strike 1! March 8, 2008, General Elections.
Strike 2! Permatang Pauh by-election.
Strike 3! Kuala Terengganu by-election.
Strike 4! Pensiangan by-election. (soon)
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congrats!
written by Sakura Sakuragi, January 18, 2009
written by Sakura Sakuragi, January 18, 2009
Congrats to all PAS and PR teams who did very well in KT by-election. I hope that we can still do well in Sarawak next, and PRU-13 next.
Hidup Rakyat! Hidup Pakatan!
Hidup Rakyat! Hidup Pakatan!
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written by yapchongyee, January 18, 2009
written by yapchongyee, January 18, 2009
THE POWER OF THE SWING VOTE ! I had blogged during the whole camapign for the March Tsunami that the Chinese with a block voter bank of 24% is kingmaker. I had posted many opinion on Dato Sri Anwar's blog on this subject. I speak to our Chinese brothers & sisters that we do not need 64% of voters to own power in our own right, as I have always maintained the "thinking Malays are awakened to the fact that UMNO formula for a racially divided Malaysia that retrenches race discrimination had/has regressed Malaysia as a nation.
This by election has vindicated my contention. We Chinese do not want the old style politics of the Mahatir's years and the NEP where all races are divided and the nonsense of Ketuaan Melayu dominates Malaysian society. This is just childish ! Why do you want to be LORD, merely by claiming to be Malay nor indeed what is the excitement for wanting to be LORD OVER ANOTHER CITIZEN ? WHATEVER FOR ?
I call on all our Chinese brothers and sisters to vote as a block, not because we want to create any division BUT MORE TO THE POINT TO PULL MALAYSIAN POLITICS INTO CREATING ONE UNITED MALAYSIAN NATION WHERE THE MERITS OF THE CITIZEN BESTOWS ON HIM THE RIGHT TO ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES. To achieve this dream we first need to remove BARISAN NATIONAL FROM GOVERNMENT BECAUSE IT IS THE POLICY OF BARISAN NATIONAL WHICH ESPOUCES RACE BASED POLITICS. This is wrong because it has led to abuse over the last 51 years and because of this wrong Malaysia has regressed. Therefore to remove UMNO we need to remove Barisan National from government, and to achieve this dream we need the Chinese to vote as a block FOR THE OPPOSITION PAKATAN RAKYAT !
WE CAN OVERCOME AND WE NEED CHANGE ! WE NEED TO VOTE PAKATAN RAKYAT IN THE COMING GENERAL ELECTION.
This by election has vindicated my contention. We Chinese do not want the old style politics of the Mahatir's years and the NEP where all races are divided and the nonsense of Ketuaan Melayu dominates Malaysian society. This is just childish ! Why do you want to be LORD, merely by claiming to be Malay nor indeed what is the excitement for wanting to be LORD OVER ANOTHER CITIZEN ? WHATEVER FOR ?
I call on all our Chinese brothers and sisters to vote as a block, not because we want to create any division BUT MORE TO THE POINT TO PULL MALAYSIAN POLITICS INTO CREATING ONE UNITED MALAYSIAN NATION WHERE THE MERITS OF THE CITIZEN BESTOWS ON HIM THE RIGHT TO ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES. To achieve this dream we first need to remove BARISAN NATIONAL FROM GOVERNMENT BECAUSE IT IS THE POLICY OF BARISAN NATIONAL WHICH ESPOUCES RACE BASED POLITICS. This is wrong because it has led to abuse over the last 51 years and because of this wrong Malaysia has regressed. Therefore to remove UMNO we need to remove Barisan National from government, and to achieve this dream we need the Chinese to vote as a block FOR THE OPPOSITION PAKATAN RAKYAT !
WE CAN OVERCOME AND WE NEED CHANGE ! WE NEED TO VOTE PAKATAN RAKYAT IN THE COMING GENERAL ELECTION.
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Don't shout
written by antipode, January 18, 2009
written by antipode, January 18, 2009
yapchongyee, you make good points but please don't shout (with UPPER CASE). It is not polite and not necessary to scream when you have solid arguments. All it does is make you sound like a fanatic of some kind.
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written by yapchongyee, January 18, 2009
written by yapchongyee, January 18, 2009
Dear antipode, you make a very good point yourself, but you should talk to me in person, YOU WILL NEED EAR PLUGS !
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written by yapchongyee, January 18, 2009
written by yapchongyee, January 18, 2009
We celebrate the sweet taste of success but now let me raise another issue, let us all make a committed effort to raise the awareness of all Malaysians to the single most important national objective, and that is the removal of Barisan National from government. Success courts success; the saying goes that SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS & PEOPLE ATTRACTS SUPPORT. Let us campaign FOR A VOTE PAKATAN RAKYAT GOVERNMENT INTO THE NEXT ELECTION.
The next commitment for all who can access the internet blogs to pro-actively CAMPAIGN for the next STATE ELECTION FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF SARAWAK ! The election of a Pakatan Rakyat Sarawak state government will pave the way for the election og the next Federal Government of Malaysia. Is this not what we have prayed and waited for. A non racist national government is the pre-requisite for the building of a modern united Malaysia.
UMNO has already lost half of the support of the Malays and for the better if I may say so myself. It has taken Malaysia half a century of education to bring realisation to the Malays that race oriented discrimination has not and will not GROW A BIGGER PIE FOR THE MALAYS FORE-MOST BECAUSE SUCH REGRESSIVE THINKING PREVENTS THE NON BUMIPUTRAS FROM GROWING A BIGGER NATIONAL PIE. A 10 inch pie to be shared in 1957 by 10 Million Malaysians (of course 6 inches of the 10 inch pie went to the Malays) is now 10 inches to be shared by 28 million (of which 9 inches went to the Malays) but even as the Malays take 9 inches of the 10 inch pie, THIS WILL GIVE EACH MALAY LESS BY HALF EACH OF THE 1957 PIE.
IF YOU TAKE AWAY THE PRODUCTIVE DRIVE OF THE NON MALAYS, WHO WILL PRODUCE A BIGGER PIE ? Working for the national government in the civil service will not produce any pie at all.
The next commitment for all who can access the internet blogs to pro-actively CAMPAIGN for the next STATE ELECTION FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF SARAWAK ! The election of a Pakatan Rakyat Sarawak state government will pave the way for the election og the next Federal Government of Malaysia. Is this not what we have prayed and waited for. A non racist national government is the pre-requisite for the building of a modern united Malaysia.
UMNO has already lost half of the support of the Malays and for the better if I may say so myself. It has taken Malaysia half a century of education to bring realisation to the Malays that race oriented discrimination has not and will not GROW A BIGGER PIE FOR THE MALAYS FORE-MOST BECAUSE SUCH REGRESSIVE THINKING PREVENTS THE NON BUMIPUTRAS FROM GROWING A BIGGER NATIONAL PIE. A 10 inch pie to be shared in 1957 by 10 Million Malaysians (of course 6 inches of the 10 inch pie went to the Malays) is now 10 inches to be shared by 28 million (of which 9 inches went to the Malays) but even as the Malays take 9 inches of the 10 inch pie, THIS WILL GIVE EACH MALAY LESS BY HALF EACH OF THE 1957 PIE.
IF YOU TAKE AWAY THE PRODUCTIVE DRIVE OF THE NON MALAYS, WHO WILL PRODUCE A BIGGER PIE ? Working for the national government in the civil service will not produce any pie at all.
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