KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Wanita Umno head Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz wants members of the movement to forget temporarily the campaign for the party election in March and instead concentrate on the campaign for the by-elections in Bukit Gantang in Perak and Bukit Selambau in Kedah.
“To me, they (the by-elections) are priority, and I’ve switched off my mind on the contest for party post and I’m focusing on the contests for the two by-elections,” she told reporters after chairing the Wanita Umno exco meeting which lasted about two hours, here today.
She said that the campaign for the party election should not be “too extreme” to the extent that members were “not talking to their rivals”.
Rafidah, who is being challenged by Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil for the post of Wanita Umno head in the March party election, said she was not concerned about the challenge because the election was being held every three years.
What was of greater concern to her was the political developments in the country, she said.
“I am concerned about the BN (Barisan Nasional), concerned about Umno, we seem to be losing ground everywhere.
“It is about how to win back the grassroots support and how to convince young people like you that we are the one, we, Barisan Nasional, that will eventually be responsible for the future of this country,” she told the reporters.
She also said that it was not fair to link a particular leader with certain candidates in the election.
Rafidah said the meeting today was called specifically to discuss preparations for the two by-elections.
She also commented on the political crisis in Perak which was getting worse.
She said Wanita Umno decided to condemn the actions of the opposition leaders headed by former Perak menteri besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin “who was being disrespectful to the Sultan of Perak and breached the state constitution”. — Bernama
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written by Urang Sabah, February 20, 2009
written by Urang Sabah, February 20, 2009
Wha si rafidah suda taku mau kala, Rafidah rafidah.....kanapa AP indada lagi ka...
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It ain't over until the fat lady sing
written by Joeawk, February 20, 2009
written by Joeawk, February 20, 2009
Why waste time on by election when it is a sure lost. UMNO leaders are all unto themselves and knowing winning in the UMNO election will come with great rewards, who cares about by elections which does not affect the UMNO's position forming the federal govt.
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Rafidah will lose!!!
written by Hang Tuah, February 20, 2009
written by Hang Tuah, February 20, 2009
Next month Rafidah will lose in Umno elections - she is history.
TDM accused her of abuse of powers in the AP issue.
MACC is still sleeping.
TDM accused her of abuse of powers in the AP issue.
MACC is still sleeping.
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Tak Nak - Baris Najis
written by Tak Nak, February 20, 2009
written by Tak Nak, February 20, 2009
What is there to concentrate? The rakyat have all decided to say "TAK NAK to Baris Najis".
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Bye-Elections
written by anak melaka sejati, February 20, 2009
written by anak melaka sejati, February 20, 2009
No matter how hard you try, it's certainly going to be Bye Elections for BN!!
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written by donkeybrain, February 20, 2009
written by donkeybrain, February 20, 2009
The fat old lady is still around. Hasn't she made enough from the APs she sold?
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It is the people who responsible for the future of country.
written by abubaker, February 21, 2009
written by abubaker, February 21, 2009
"...we,Barisan National,that will eventually be responsible for the future of this country".
If Umno and BN still show its immaturity by descending to racism and fanaticism,then how focus[by-elections] is is of no use.Umno when come to elections,whether its own party election or otherwise was and still using racial issues to gain support. Slogans like " Hidup Melayu","Jangan Cabar Hak Melayu","Jangan Cabar Ketuanan Melayu" etc.. always reflects Umno's mentality and its psychology.
Umno and BN need not convince people especially the young by just saying "we are one" and then they win the elections.People now are more mature and have more wisdom than "leaders" who claimed that they are "leaders" of some race.
It is the people who has maturity and wisdom that eventually responsible for the future of this country through ballot-box. Malaysian must not permit any race-based "leader" to take advantage of them and gain support by using any form of political emotional blackmail.
People now want to see leaders who dare to shout slogans like "Hidup Malaysia","Cinta dan Sayang Malaysia".Such slogans reflect maturity and responsibility of a leader who claimed they are true Malaysian and love Malaysia.
Dare or can Umno or BN change? Let the right people decide the right future of Malaysia.
If Umno and BN still show its immaturity by descending to racism and fanaticism,then how focus[by-elections] is is of no use.Umno when come to elections,whether its own party election or otherwise was and still using racial issues to gain support. Slogans like " Hidup Melayu","Jangan Cabar Hak Melayu","Jangan Cabar Ketuanan Melayu" etc.. always reflects Umno's mentality and its psychology.
Umno and BN need not convince people especially the young by just saying "we are one" and then they win the elections.People now are more mature and have more wisdom than "leaders" who claimed that they are "leaders" of some race.
It is the people who has maturity and wisdom that eventually responsible for the future of this country through ballot-box. Malaysian must not permit any race-based "leader" to take advantage of them and gain support by using any form of political emotional blackmail.
People now want to see leaders who dare to shout slogans like "Hidup Malaysia","Cinta dan Sayang Malaysia".Such slogans reflect maturity and responsibility of a leader who claimed they are true Malaysian and love Malaysia.
Dare or can Umno or BN change? Let the right people decide the right future of Malaysia.
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how can? the post is more important than the "bye election"
written by M S, February 21, 2009
written by M S, February 21, 2009
in my opinion, this old lady should shut her mouth up and go and seek forgiveness from Allah for whatever sinful actions that she has committed during her tenure as ministers of AP and just surrender her post, cos time is not on her side anymore. i wonder why Kuala Kangsar people still chose her during the last 12GE...maybe each of them get 1 AP per person.!!! apa pun boleh...
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written by Ugly Malaysian, February 21, 2009
written by Ugly Malaysian, February 21, 2009
Ah!. That means Rafidah is loosing the wanita election. Good excuse!
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written by tryme, February 21, 2009
written by tryme, February 21, 2009
she is given herself an excuse if she defeated in the party election. Thats all.
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written by sans, February 21, 2009
written by sans, February 21, 2009
So says the AP Queen, who doesn't mind enriching her cronies at the expense of the rakyat.
Who was she respecting when she was doing that?
Rafidah, Muhammad Taib, Rahim Tamby Chik, all nominated for post in UMNO!
Go figure
It she doesn't care about the post, she should just withdraw from the contest then.
Who was she respecting when she was doing that?
Rafidah, Muhammad Taib, Rahim Tamby Chik, all nominated for post in UMNO!
Go figure
It she doesn't care about the post, she should just withdraw from the contest then.
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Rafidah to Umno, forget party election, focus on by-elections
written by susie, February 21, 2009
written by susie, February 21, 2009
Another has been trying to last as long as possible in office to hide all their skeletons in the closet! What for concentrate on by election campaign when people no longer trust you people? Liars and so awfully corrupt!
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written by mervyn, February 21, 2009
written by mervyn, February 21, 2009
It is applaudable to say that it is BN's responsibility to develop Malaysia.
To say that only BN has the privilege, however, is arrogant.
To say that only BN has the privilege, however, is arrogant.
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Be End
written by MalaysianForever, February 21, 2009
written by MalaysianForever, February 21, 2009
“I am concerned about the BN (Barisan Nasional), concerned about Umno, we seem to be losing ground everywhere" says Rafidah.
Wow, really easy for someone of the way out to say and give this advice. Like her, BN time is up too.
For someone who wants to clinch to her position, is it really to serve the rakyat or to further amass wealth?
Be End.
Wow, really easy for someone of the way out to say and give this advice. Like her, BN time is up too.
For someone who wants to clinch to her position, is it really to serve the rakyat or to further amass wealth?
Be End.
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Give up the post first
written by Rakyat, February 21, 2009
written by Rakyat, February 21, 2009
She should give up her post in Wanita first before she said so.
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fairly dissapointed
written by ajax, February 21, 2009
written by ajax, February 21, 2009
dear Rafidah, U really missed out the big one when U placed the party before the country, should hv put it as forget party elections, focused on country economics. With ur good experience on country trade matters shouldn't you advise the current ministry on the issues pertaining to the woes of the industry.
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written by absent2, February 21, 2009
written by absent2, February 21, 2009
Hey you old lady! How to forget UMNO party election? When there are so many 'juicy' positions are at stake? You tell that to Najis! He will tell you to 'fXXXk' off! He will stress that he is destined for the country's highest post, and nobody (including you, old mother-hen!) can stop him.
And you also don't forget, you are now into 'sejarah' mode-lah! Go home and play with your grandchildren's children.
And you also don't forget, you are now into 'sejarah' mode-lah! Go home and play with your grandchildren's children.
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her focus has always been the diamonds rings on her fingers!!!
written by Benjamin T, February 21, 2009
written by Benjamin T, February 21, 2009
she can talk that one.... one of the most corrupted of all time!!
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Rayat benci BN Umno
written by Ex Pro Umno, February 21, 2009
written by Ex Pro Umno, February 21, 2009
It is true that umno is loosing ground everywhere, because of action taken by the federal government that no longer view positive by the rayat. Every move they take or talk make the federal government look silly even with 52 years of governing experience.
Umno should stop the action of capturing back the lost state as it will create the mood of haters to the rayat. come GL13 umno is as good as dead.
By buying the assembly man or borrow the power of AG, ACA will not help but it create haters, that rayat do not expect BN to take such desperate action.
With internet rayat is connected especially the youngsters. so the 1990 period is gone and will not be back. Umno must change to win back the youth group, come 2012 it is the youth that decide who rule the federal.
Umno should stop the action of capturing back the lost state as it will create the mood of haters to the rayat. come GL13 umno is as good as dead.
By buying the assembly man or borrow the power of AG, ACA will not help but it create haters, that rayat do not expect BN to take such desperate action.
With internet rayat is connected especially the youngsters. so the 1990 period is gone and will not be back. Umno must change to win back the youth group, come 2012 it is the youth that decide who rule the federal.
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written by antubiu, February 21, 2009
written by antubiu, February 21, 2009
No no no.. party electin first then by election. Rafidah knows her days are numbered.
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written by flyer168, February 21, 2009
Desperate People, at Desperate Times, will RESORT to Desperate Henious Actions even if it means “Destroying” their “Honourable Family Legacy”, their own “MALAY MUSLIM HADHARI” party “UMNO” beyond “Redemption”, their Own Kind, this country & its Rayaat !
Through “Devine” intervention, UMNO, its Ketetuanan Leaders & their Lapdogs are now “Outdoing & Destroying” each other with their “Power, Greed & Henious Crimes” through "Gutter Politics" & their "Law of the Jungle".
Remember “What goes round, will come round to these Desperate UMNO Ketetuanan Beggars” - Past, Present & Future.
The “Opressors” will “FAIL” & God Almighty will ensure “Justice” will be done.
written by flyer168, February 21, 2009
Desperate People, at Desperate Times, will RESORT to Desperate Henious Actions even if it means “Destroying” their “Honourable Family Legacy”, their own “MALAY MUSLIM HADHARI” party “UMNO” beyond “Redemption”, their Own Kind, this country & its Rayaat !
Through “Devine” intervention, UMNO, its Ketetuanan Leaders & their Lapdogs are now “Outdoing & Destroying” each other with their “Power, Greed & Henious Crimes” through "Gutter Politics" & their "Law of the Jungle".
Remember “What goes round, will come round to these Desperate UMNO Ketetuanan Beggars” - Past, Present & Future.
The “Opressors” will “FAIL” & God Almighty will ensure “Justice” will be done.
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written by Ramesh, February 21, 2009
written by Ramesh, February 21, 2009
Countries around the world are focusing on recovering their economy from the worst worldwide recession in history while Malaysian politicians too busy jostling for positions and causing political chaos in Malaysia. Is this what we voted for 8 March 2008? If this BN government cannot focus on improving the economy, it should resign and let another group take over. And this need not be PR that takes over. But we do beg of you not to let Mr Samy mess it up for us Malaysians.
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sore loser.
written by mak rafidah, February 21, 2009
written by mak rafidah, February 21, 2009
of course she wants us to forget about the election cos we all know she will lose. anyway, goodbye rafidah. you will always be remembered for AP!
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written by pat ling, February 21, 2009
written by pat ling, February 21, 2009
Every million ringgit of ill-gotten wealth will manifest itself in a gram of insoluble fat at highly visible parts of the body that have consumed the ill-gotten wealth. Translate the weight of these fats and you will be able to compute how much of the rakyat's money has gone into it. However some have acquired the art & skill of hiding these fats in other forms. Fortunately karma does not permit the cholesterol and all the ill-effects of insoluble fats to be eliminated. So watch out for all these visible signs.
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Ai-yo yo, that old expired lady thought that she control the people! Not appealing anymore!
written by Rafidi Azak, February 21, 2009
written by Rafidi Azak, February 21, 2009
Forget about her lah! She is nobody. We would advise her to go for YOGA Exercise!
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An Old Pirate Surfaces
written by Silver Surfer, February 21, 2009
written by Silver Surfer, February 21, 2009
You know, Rafidah, years ago when you started MITI, people in senior and top management committees around the country used to speak well of you. Unfortunately, you followed the wrong "horse" which took our country into the "swamps", and even to the "cleaners"! Yourself included, helping yourself to picking out "pockets" in th process.
So, now if you ask why UMNO is losing ground, you should ask yourself really. No one made you follow a "horse" that took our country to the "swamphs" and "sewers". You have really overstayed your welcome; Like some of your other colleagues. Isn't it time you leave? Do you really want to "make" some more? Isn't your plunder enough when you were part of that bunch on board that "pirate ship" UMNO helmed then by that rascally "captain" Mr Mahathir?
Aye, shiver me timbers lady! You have made enough. You should go.
So, now if you ask why UMNO is losing ground, you should ask yourself really. No one made you follow a "horse" that took our country to the "swamphs" and "sewers". You have really overstayed your welcome; Like some of your other colleagues. Isn't it time you leave? Do you really want to "make" some more? Isn't your plunder enough when you were part of that bunch on board that "pirate ship" UMNO helmed then by that rascally "captain" Mr Mahathir?
Aye, shiver me timbers lady! You have made enough. You should go.
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Why not she quit to have more time to consolidate her dying party ?