IPOH, March 3 — In the shade of a rain tree with the State Secretariat just 200 metres away, Perak Speaker V Sivakumar convened an emergency sitting of the state assembly today which effectively voted to end the de facto Barisan Nasional (BN) government of Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
Across town at the same time in the Ipoh High Court, BN lawyers were arguing to stay the proceedings of the state assembly, pending a law suit against Sivakumar for suspending from the assembly Zambry and his six executive council members.
On an eventful day, Perak’s administration has been thrown into chaos with both BN and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) questioning the legitimacy of each other’s actions.
The State Secretary’s directive to close off the building which houses the state assembly had added to the confusion over the administration of the state.
The directive resulted in riot police barring state assemblymen from entering the building.
All the lawmakers that had turned up this morning were from PR parties. BN legislators, not surprisingly, did not show up as they contend the assembly was invalid.
Sivakumar was the only person given permission to access the building, but he chose instead to walk nearby to convene the assembly with the presence of the PR assemblymen.
Dressed in his ceremonial black robes and songkok, the Speaker presided over a sitting, which on the face of it appeared legal as long as he was present.
The sitting proceeded to pass three votes – expressing their confidence in Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin as mentri besar; calling on Nizar to seek a dissolution of the state assembly; and endorsing Sivakumar’s suspension of Zambry and the de facto BN executive council.
Nizar told reporters later that he would seek an audience with the Sultan to ask for consent to dissolve the assembly.
At the Ipoh High Court, Judicial Commissioner Ridwan Ibrahim ruled that five lawyers, including constitutional expert Tommy Thomas, had no locus standi to represent the Perak Speaker in court.
He said the Speaker must be represented by the state legal advisor because he is part of the state government.
Thomas told reporters the team had no choice but to withdraw from the case.
Earlier this morning, a minor scuffle broke out when a group of unidentified men tried to stop Nizar and other PR assemblymen from entering the state assembly compound.
Subsequently, Nizar and the assemblymen were prevented from entering the state assembly by riot police, backed by two trucks with water cannons.
Yesterday, Zambry declared any attempt to hold an emergency sitting of the state assembly a “threat to national security.”
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Legal sitting(standing) of state assembly.
written by Percy , March 03, 2009
written by Percy , March 03, 2009
The speaker has carried out his promise to hold the assembly despite unlawful action by the Barisan Nasional. I hope the sultan will now accept the decisions of the assembly and allow the dissolution without further delay so that the rakyak can once again choose the the people they want to rule the state.
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Now the assembly is done, HURRY AND MEET THE SULTAN!
written by Alex, March 03, 2009
written by Alex, March 03, 2009
.... before the UMNO goons "obtain" the court injunction declaring the assembly as invalid!
Begin the "Revolution!"
Begin the "Revolution!"
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Ho,Ho,Ho,Let the circus clowns show begins.
written by Alan Goh, March 03, 2009
written by Alan Goh, March 03, 2009
HO,Ho,Ho,The best is yet to come for all to see,
Let the circus clowns show begins..
A simple,straight forward case, by returning the power
to the Perakians to decide who they want to be their MB
of choice,has now turned the state assembly unpside down.
One step forward by the BN and two steps back now,
why,because they forgot to hijack the Perak State Speaker..
The political mess in Perak will only come to an end when
the State Assembly is dissolved,once and for all,and a snap
elections called.
Why is UMNO and BN so worried about the snap elections,
counting on numbers,they are sure of retaining their 28 UMNO
seats.Just focus to capture 3 more seats,they can still nominate
yang berlompat Hee for Jelapang and the other 2 frogs to their
state seats.Then with Khir Toyo leading their campaign,he will
say, semua kawasan putih.The alternative is ho,ho,ho,let the circus
show begins.
Let the circus clowns show begins..
A simple,straight forward case, by returning the power
to the Perakians to decide who they want to be their MB
of choice,has now turned the state assembly unpside down.
One step forward by the BN and two steps back now,
why,because they forgot to hijack the Perak State Speaker..
The political mess in Perak will only come to an end when
the State Assembly is dissolved,once and for all,and a snap
elections called.
Why is UMNO and BN so worried about the snap elections,
counting on numbers,they are sure of retaining their 28 UMNO
seats.Just focus to capture 3 more seats,they can still nominate
yang berlompat Hee for Jelapang and the other 2 frogs to their
state seats.Then with Khir Toyo leading their campaign,he will
say, semua kawasan putih.The alternative is ho,ho,ho,let the circus
show begins.
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The lawless state "Perak"
written by IPOHKIA, March 03, 2009
written by IPOHKIA, March 03, 2009
All Perakians,
Jangan takut peristiwa May 13, rakyat Perak sudah matang and berilmu pengetahuan tinggi, tidak macam kerajaan UMNO / BN yang sentiasa menakutkan rakyat perak dengan kata kata sebegini:
"Zambry declared any attempt to hold an emergency sitting of the state assembly a “threat to national security.”
Kata kata ini hanya datang dari pemimpin yang tidak berkaliber, no leadership quality, sampai minta rakyat Perak beri peluang kepada dia memimpin. Kalau seseorng itu mempunyai leadership kualiti maka penghormatan leadership akan datang dengan tanpa niat dari rakyat Perak. Malu sekali kalau sebagai pemimpin minta di beri peluang. Hi Nizar tidak minta MB, dia di lantik dengan hormat oleh rakyat dan exco exco nya.
Lihat petikan dari RPK, WE RAKYAT PERAK SALUTE TO YOUR RAKYAT CARING CONTRIBUTION.
am going to make this short and sweet. No more cheong hei article from me.
They can lock the Perak State Assembly building if they want. The building is not important. If the building is inaccessible -- say like there is a flood or an earthquake brings it down -- does this mean the State Assembly can’t meet?
Of course it can. It can meet anywhere, not necessarily in that particular meeting (place).
Go find another meeting place, tonight, now itself, and hold the meeting there tomorrow.
Pass a vote of confidence to support you as the Menteri Besar.
Then pass all the other motions, including the motion to dissolve the Perak State Assembly. Then drive up to Bukit Chandan as soon as possible and inform Tuanku of the State Assembly’s decision.
If Tuanku refuses to comply with what is clearly lawful, then challenge him and, if necessary, trigger a Constitutional Crisis like never before seen in the 52-year history of this nation.
The people are ready. The next ‘revolution’ is not going to be a race riot a la May 13.
It is going to be a class struggle. And I am with the Rakyat on this, never mind my so-called Royal background.
I speak as a Royal but speak for the Rakyat.
And rest assured there are many other Royals who share my view.
Don’t allow a handful of those who sit on the throne intimidate you into thinking that you are alone, representing the Rakyat, against the Monarchy.
No, we are with you, as are many other Royals.
Grab the bull by the horns and bring it to its knees. And if this bull wears a crown so be it.
The Rakyat have spoken. Don’t back down now. Go all the way or forever lose that advantage.
And if you fail to go all the way, the Rakyat will never forgive you and you will lose our support till the end of time.
Daulat Tuanku. Daulat Tuanku. Daulat Tuanku.
Patek yang hina sembah Tuanku dan memohon perkenan agar Tuanku jangan kecewakan Rakyat.
Hasrat Rakyat ialah untuk mencari kebenaran dan keadilan. Biarlah ini juga menjadi hasrat Tuanku.
Daulat Tuanku. Daulat Tuanku. Daulat Tuanku.
- Raja Petra Kamarudin
Jangan takut peristiwa May 13, rakyat Perak sudah matang and berilmu pengetahuan tinggi, tidak macam kerajaan UMNO / BN yang sentiasa menakutkan rakyat perak dengan kata kata sebegini:
"Zambry declared any attempt to hold an emergency sitting of the state assembly a “threat to national security.”
Kata kata ini hanya datang dari pemimpin yang tidak berkaliber, no leadership quality, sampai minta rakyat Perak beri peluang kepada dia memimpin. Kalau seseorng itu mempunyai leadership kualiti maka penghormatan leadership akan datang dengan tanpa niat dari rakyat Perak. Malu sekali kalau sebagai pemimpin minta di beri peluang. Hi Nizar tidak minta MB, dia di lantik dengan hormat oleh rakyat dan exco exco nya.
Lihat petikan dari RPK, WE RAKYAT PERAK SALUTE TO YOUR RAKYAT CARING CONTRIBUTION.
am going to make this short and sweet. No more cheong hei article from me.
They can lock the Perak State Assembly building if they want. The building is not important. If the building is inaccessible -- say like there is a flood or an earthquake brings it down -- does this mean the State Assembly can’t meet?
Of course it can. It can meet anywhere, not necessarily in that particular meeting (place).
Go find another meeting place, tonight, now itself, and hold the meeting there tomorrow.
Pass a vote of confidence to support you as the Menteri Besar.
Then pass all the other motions, including the motion to dissolve the Perak State Assembly. Then drive up to Bukit Chandan as soon as possible and inform Tuanku of the State Assembly’s decision.
If Tuanku refuses to comply with what is clearly lawful, then challenge him and, if necessary, trigger a Constitutional Crisis like never before seen in the 52-year history of this nation.
The people are ready. The next ‘revolution’ is not going to be a race riot a la May 13.
It is going to be a class struggle. And I am with the Rakyat on this, never mind my so-called Royal background.
I speak as a Royal but speak for the Rakyat.
And rest assured there are many other Royals who share my view.
Don’t allow a handful of those who sit on the throne intimidate you into thinking that you are alone, representing the Rakyat, against the Monarchy.
No, we are with you, as are many other Royals.
Grab the bull by the horns and bring it to its knees. And if this bull wears a crown so be it.
The Rakyat have spoken. Don’t back down now. Go all the way or forever lose that advantage.
And if you fail to go all the way, the Rakyat will never forgive you and you will lose our support till the end of time.
Daulat Tuanku. Daulat Tuanku. Daulat Tuanku.
Patek yang hina sembah Tuanku dan memohon perkenan agar Tuanku jangan kecewakan Rakyat.
Hasrat Rakyat ialah untuk mencari kebenaran dan keadilan. Biarlah ini juga menjadi hasrat Tuanku.
Daulat Tuanku. Daulat Tuanku. Daulat Tuanku.
- Raja Petra Kamarudin
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Let's have Democracy Day!
written by ethan, March 03, 2009
written by ethan, March 03, 2009
Hey, this is a good idea to engage the public in decision-making. Maybe state and federal assemblies should have an open day once a year where they conduct their proceedings in the open.
Sorry folks, it won't be a public holiday.
Sorry folks, it won't be a public holiday.
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What national threat, Mr Zambry???
written by Hang Tuah, March 03, 2009
written by Hang Tuah, March 03, 2009
The sitting proceeded to pass three votes – expressing their confidence in Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin as mentri besar; calling on Nizar to seek a dissolution of the state assembly; and endorsing Sivakumar’s suspension of Zambry and the de facto BN executive council.
Nizar told reporters later that he would seek an audience with the Sultan to ask for consent to dissolve the assembly.
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Under a tree, assembly votes for fresh polls...
The only way to move forward, to resolve this mess.
Created by you know who...this Perak's fiasco.
Najib and 4 frogs,
the legacy of breakdown of ethics and professionalis.
They claimed it is legal...can be contested in courts of law...
remember the signed letters of resignation.
Umno cannot wait for the court's verdict -
they went ahead to form new government much to public anger.
Now, Pak Lah says Pakatan should be more patience,
Let the court decide who is the real menteri besar...
ai ya ya - the flip flop at its worst is killing the nation.
The sultan is silent, knowing perhaps at hindsight...
the damage is done, his decision questionable -
by various constitutional experts around the world and locally.
This is the best chance, offered to the sultan to do what is right...
The assembly has convened under a rain tree in Ipoh,
legally because the speaker is the head of the legislature...
No court or police or Zambry can interpret otherwise -
this assembly is separate power - not part of the executive of Umno, nor part of judiciary...
The assembly voted for fresh polls - no hidden agenda!!!!!
Sultan of Perak, the people say and appeal ---
C'mon, go to the people for true democratic due process,
let the people vote their state government.
This is only way out of this fiasco, don't let the state go under -
down to state of emergency where Umon rules likes dictator.
Nizar told reporters later that he would seek an audience with the Sultan to ask for consent to dissolve the assembly.
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Under a tree, assembly votes for fresh polls...
The only way to move forward, to resolve this mess.
Created by you know who...this Perak's fiasco.
Najib and 4 frogs,
the legacy of breakdown of ethics and professionalis.
They claimed it is legal...can be contested in courts of law...
remember the signed letters of resignation.
Umno cannot wait for the court's verdict -
they went ahead to form new government much to public anger.
Now, Pak Lah says Pakatan should be more patience,
Let the court decide who is the real menteri besar...
ai ya ya - the flip flop at its worst is killing the nation.
The sultan is silent, knowing perhaps at hindsight...
the damage is done, his decision questionable -
by various constitutional experts around the world and locally.
This is the best chance, offered to the sultan to do what is right...
The assembly has convened under a rain tree in Ipoh,
legally because the speaker is the head of the legislature...
No court or police or Zambry can interpret otherwise -
this assembly is separate power - not part of the executive of Umno, nor part of judiciary...
The assembly voted for fresh polls - no hidden agenda!!!!!
Sultan of Perak, the people say and appeal ---
C'mon, go to the people for true democratic due process,
let the people vote their state government.
This is only way out of this fiasco, don't let the state go under -
down to state of emergency where Umon rules likes dictator.
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Hurrrah!
written by Chemkidd, March 03, 2009
written by Chemkidd, March 03, 2009
The show of fighting spirit for a true democracy which follows the letter of the law! Hurrah to PKR!
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FRESH POLLS!
written by Siew Eng, March 03, 2009
Let the people decide once and for all.
No more subverting of democracy.
People Power!
written by Siew Eng, March 03, 2009
Let the people decide once and for all.
No more subverting of democracy.
People Power!
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BODHI TREE OF JUSTICE
written by PAK BELALANG, March 03, 2009
written by PAK BELALANG, March 03, 2009
It a remarkable history in Malaysia for 28 PR voted state representatives to convene their assembly chaired by Perak Speaker under a cosy holy "Bodhi Tree " to fight for people justice and rights in dissolving the state assembly in order for a new snap election in Perak. Another 28 BN coward legislators have failed to attend the meeting meant that their have failed to carry out their duties as people representatives . The three independent traitor frogs also missing in action showed disrespect to the people.
Today Malaysians and Perakians witnessed the TRUE colors of both political groups i.e. :-
- PR is fighting for Ketuanan Rakyat giving back the People Power rights to choose for democracy and rule of law system in Perak.
_ BN is fighting for Ketuanan Melayu giving self-serving interests to ignore People Power but to hold on power to break the rule of law and destroy the democracy system in Perak
Now all Malaysians have open their 2 eyes, 2 ears and 1 mouth to see, listen and read who is the heros, cowards and traitors among the politicians in Pakatan Rakyat and Barisan Nasional.
Who you vote ? or Who you reject ? in the next by election , snap election or general election ?
Today Malaysians and Perakians witnessed the TRUE colors of both political groups i.e. :-
- PR is fighting for Ketuanan Rakyat giving back the People Power rights to choose for democracy and rule of law system in Perak.
_ BN is fighting for Ketuanan Melayu giving self-serving interests to ignore People Power but to hold on power to break the rule of law and destroy the democracy system in Perak
Now all Malaysians have open their 2 eyes, 2 ears and 1 mouth to see, listen and read who is the heros, cowards and traitors among the politicians in Pakatan Rakyat and Barisan Nasional.
Who you vote ? or Who you reject ? in the next by election , snap election or general election ?
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Threat of National Security?
written by kai, March 03, 2009
written by kai, March 03, 2009
Zombie, just a look at your face is already a ‘Threat to National Security’
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written by siti zaharah, March 03, 2009
written by siti zaharah, March 03, 2009
do it yb siva. i salute your actions. proud of you and pakatan rakyat.
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If I am Perakian in uniform
written by Men in uniform, March 03, 2009
written by Men in uniform, March 03, 2009
If I am Perakian in uniform, I will allow all the YBs enter Dewan Rakyat. I may defy my head. But what I going to do is, for good for Perak. I knew, this is the only way to solve Perak cirisis. The YBS will take the votes, desolve and have new election. After this, I maybe sack, transfer or being warn. Only God knows my heart. My heart goes with Perakian, my very own negeri.
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Shame shame shame!
written by Lou Reed, March 03, 2009
written by Lou Reed, March 03, 2009
What happened today and incidents in the past month, brought enormous shame to people of Malaysia and especially Perakians. The self-proclaim BN state government and enforcement bodies have clearly and seriously violated the Perak state constitution. If not handled properly, these events will fundamentally change the cornerstone of democracy and set a very bad example of precedent in the political scene in Malaysia.
Who was to blame - the power greed BN politicians and their mastermind Najis.
And sadly, our learned Sultan played into their hand and their dirty political games. How sad.
We must right the wrongs. And the only way out, obviously, is to call for a fresh poll and let the people decide who they want to be the government. And democracy that is!
Who was to blame - the power greed BN politicians and their mastermind Najis.
And sadly, our learned Sultan played into their hand and their dirty political games. How sad.
We must right the wrongs. And the only way out, obviously, is to call for a fresh poll and let the people decide who they want to be the government. And democracy that is!
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written by Kiwi in Malaysia, March 03, 2009
written by Kiwi in Malaysia, March 03, 2009
UMNO seems to be the threat to national security if you ask me...
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BN already a losser
written by ...., March 03, 2009
written by ...., March 03, 2009
Najib you already a losser!! no matter what you do.
Thinking of lock out PR from assembly will do the cowboy job?
If you don't get to kick out this round. It will definately be the next GE!!!
PR continue to give them A REAL HARD TIME. We rakyat are behind you all the way.
Thinking of lock out PR from assembly will do the cowboy job?
If you don't get to kick out this round. It will definately be the next GE!!!
PR continue to give them A REAL HARD TIME. We rakyat are behind you all the way.
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Who is the "threat to national security" ?
written by PH Chin, March 03, 2009
written by PH Chin, March 03, 2009
"Yesterday, Zambry declared any attempt to hold an emergency sitting of the state assembly a “threat to national security.”"
Here is my question to YB Zambry.
How can the emergency sitting of a lawfully elected state assembly to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and supported by most of the rakyat, a "threat to national security" ?
Or by your declaration, are you trying to incite violence and hatred towards the State Assembly Representatives ?
Here is my question to YB Zambry.
How can the emergency sitting of a lawfully elected state assembly to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and supported by most of the rakyat, a "threat to national security" ?
Or by your declaration, are you trying to incite violence and hatred towards the State Assembly Representatives ?
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written by zik, March 03, 2009
written by zik, March 03, 2009
This is a historic event, a historic moment for Malaysia, where people uphold the democracy under a shaddy tree. We'll potrait this in a picture to show our future generation, how we had strugle for a true democracy country..this is a just a historic moment such as Malaya indepence in 31 August 1957.
3 March 2009 will be remember as a Independence from opperesion from a corrupt goverment.
3 March 2009 is a PEOPLE DAY!!!!
3 March 2009 will be remember as a Independence from opperesion from a corrupt goverment.
3 March 2009 is a PEOPLE DAY!!!!
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The circus goes on.
written by funny fella, March 03, 2009
written by funny fella, March 03, 2009
What happen to the independence of the legislature, police and court? In the dying days of Pak Lah government, MACC, JAC, IPMC have been set up but for what? It is the same old thing with changes in abbreviations in their names and that is all to it. This whole episode in Perak is a laughing to the world. The state employee, the so called secretary of state have the power to lock out the law makers and the polices have the power to bar the law makers from holding their emergency meeting. The court? Powerless and not unbias.
Badawi said he cannot understand what goes on in Perak, as a PM of the country if he cannot understand then, who can? He is the head of the Federal Legislature for god sake!
The BN federal government is testing the patience of Perakian and is pushing them to far. Call for fresh election, that should settled everything. Maybe not that simple because they have angered the Perakian far too much, and are sure to lose the state with a bigger majority.
Pak Lah, do the right thing, economically and politically Perak is going down the drain, without an effective government.
Badawi said he cannot understand what goes on in Perak, as a PM of the country if he cannot understand then, who can? He is the head of the Federal Legislature for god sake!
The BN federal government is testing the patience of Perakian and is pushing them to far. Call for fresh election, that should settled everything. Maybe not that simple because they have angered the Perakian far too much, and are sure to lose the state with a bigger majority.
Pak Lah, do the right thing, economically and politically Perak is going down the drain, without an effective government.
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Assembly votes for fresh polls
written by PH Chin, March 03, 2009
written by PH Chin, March 03, 2009
Let the 'rakyat' decide their future.
Let us have a fresh polls.
The sooner the better.
Let us have a fresh polls.
The sooner the better.
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Way to solve problem
written by tanton, March 03, 2009
written by tanton, March 03, 2009
The easiest way to solve Peral political tumor is to resolve the DUN and election again.
Everyone knew it except the BN and Sultan!
Everyone knew it except the BN and Sultan!
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People tolerate NO MORE!
written by People's power, March 03, 2009
written by People's power, March 03, 2009
BN, UMNO and PDRM......
stop abusing your power and listen to the rakyat.
This is not UMNO'sia, This land is Malaysia.....are you listening?
stop abusing your power and listen to the rakyat.
This is not UMNO'sia, This land is Malaysia.....are you listening?
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Under a tree, assembly votes for fresh polls
written by susie, March 03, 2009
written by susie, March 03, 2009
Praise be to Allah for he is good! He has provided a nice shady tree for his righteous workers. Hurrah to all the assembly men who persist in righting the constitution for the sake of Perakians and the royal household even if the royals are not learned about it. God bless Sivakumar for choosing to do what is right without fear and prejudice. This indeed is a man of character. Makes one think why we need BN leaders who are short of ideas and leadership when we got so many outstanding leaders in the form of Sivakumar and Nizar and the people who stand up for redeeming our nation?
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written by hsiao long ni, March 03, 2009
written by hsiao long ni, March 03, 2009
Long live Sivakumar, YB Nizar & the other PR state assemblymen! Down with Zombie & his illegal team of corrupted members. What do you expect, trying to get in by the back door? You are not the MB & never will!
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written by mad1, March 03, 2009
written by mad1, March 03, 2009
all this chaos could only be settled with one simple solution that is to dissolve the state assembly. but i doubt bn have the guts to do so.
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Under a Tree
written by bee yong, March 03, 2009
written by bee yong, March 03, 2009
It was mentioned in the Maha Jaya Mangala Gatha that the Lord who enhanced the happiness of the people was victorious at the foot of the Bodhi-tree.
Today, the Speacker of Perak who enhance the happiness of the people of Malaysia, in particular the Perakians, was also victorious at the foot of the Rain-tree.Let the good overcome the evil. May it be so. Let it so. It must be so.
Today, the Speacker of Perak who enhance the happiness of the people of Malaysia, in particular the Perakians, was also victorious at the foot of the Rain-tree.Let the good overcome the evil. May it be so. Let it so. It must be so.
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UNMO go to the Court, Use Police but afraid to face the people.
written by Anak Java, March 03, 2009
written by Anak Java, March 03, 2009
Perak has made history today and it will go down in the history an event that made all Malaysian proud in the face of the might of all the BN power, money, intimidation, Police, Court, etc. We have hero in Nizar and Sivakumar and all the Pkatan ADUN who attend the historic Emergency State Assembly under the tree. UMNO tried all means to stop the proceeding locking the DUN up and dispacth FRU, use police.
But Sivakumar hold it under the tree! What a genious. Infront of the Rakyat! Even Bernama has to report the motion pass, so does The Star and NST Online. So what ever thae court decide later become academic. UNMO choose to run away from the Rakyat. The hide behind the Sultan, The Secretary, The POlice, Their Lawyer. Just have no guts to face the people.
They can do whatever they want now with the Sultan, Court, Police, Secretary. By the time people cast their vote next time. We will just send them packing. Haad enough of shit and disgust low tactics from BN. Enough is enough..........
Anak Java
But Sivakumar hold it under the tree! What a genious. Infront of the Rakyat! Even Bernama has to report the motion pass, so does The Star and NST Online. So what ever thae court decide later become academic. UNMO choose to run away from the Rakyat. The hide behind the Sultan, The Secretary, The POlice, Their Lawyer. Just have no guts to face the people.
They can do whatever they want now with the Sultan, Court, Police, Secretary. By the time people cast their vote next time. We will just send them packing. Haad enough of shit and disgust low tactics from BN. Enough is enough..........
Anak Java
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written by Mr Bojangles, March 03, 2009
written by Mr Bojangles, March 03, 2009
I've always maintained that grand buildings, opulent meeting rooms, fancy cars, all the trappings of high office are wasted on politicians of such ilk. They deserve to meet under trees, by the roadsides and gutters, and under bridges when it rains. For the stuff they come out with insults the rakyat who have to pay for their grand life- and work-styleswork through their hard earned money.
So, please keep the secretariat doors barred, ditto with the august building they call the parlimen and let these political creatures fight it out in the streets and alleys like any other animals that they so often behave like.
So, please keep the secretariat doors barred, ditto with the august building they call the parlimen and let these political creatures fight it out in the streets and alleys like any other animals that they so often behave like.
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Democracy trampled
written by Ken, March 03, 2009
written by Ken, March 03, 2009
Democracy trampled by the jackboots of BN in Perak. The whole world watches how shameless and desperate BN has become. The doctrine of separation of powers has been replaced by the doctrine of "might is right". The illegitimate BN govt will find Perak hard to govern as the hearts and minds of the people are with PR.
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FIGHT 4 YOUR RIGHT
written by long tkk, March 03, 2009
written by long tkk, March 03, 2009
FIGHT 4 YOUR RIGHT KEEP ON GOING THE PEOPLE ARE BEHIND U
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Well Done! Now, over to the Palace
written by samyap, March 03, 2009
written by samyap, March 03, 2009
Congratulations! Glad to be part of history and the chouice of having the assembly under a tree was good. Its a show of humility and strength in character.
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Masihkah kau ingat
written by Zulhazmi, March 03, 2009
written by Zulhazmi, March 03, 2009
Apa yang jadi kat Perak nie dah macam cerita LAKSAMANA DO RE ME... dalam cerita tu pun Sultan/Raja Kerajaan Pasir Berdengung bersidang di bawah pokok jugak sebab kerajaan dah ditumbangkan oleh Laksamana yang jahat lakonan Arwah Hussein Abu Hassan..... Allahyarham Tan Sri P. Ramlee nampaknya telah melihat perkara begini akan terjadi..... alif tendang mim tendang nun tendang wau.... bacaannya hampeh.........
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salute to perak speaker - SIVAKUMAR
written by leng leng, March 03, 2009
written by leng leng, March 03, 2009
support u always~~~
u r really brave!!!
u r really brave!!!
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Go SELADANG!
written by Rage against the Machine, March 03, 2009
written by Rage against the Machine, March 03, 2009
Kejor Yeop, Kejor sampai akhir!
i was at the State Secretariat this morning. i just had to skip a few hours work to see what was going on. big gathering of about 500 people. everyone cheered for every PR member as each of them made their way back to their vehicles. regardless of the unorthodoxed emergency sitting of the state assembly, PR has shown Perakians (and Malaysia) that it has mettle and perseverance to fight for whats right.
i respect all members of PR and specifically Speaker V. Sivakumar for displaying integrity, determination and resounding composure in handling today's unexpected affairs.
this is exactly what leaders are made of.
i was at the State Secretariat this morning. i just had to skip a few hours work to see what was going on. big gathering of about 500 people. everyone cheered for every PR member as each of them made their way back to their vehicles. regardless of the unorthodoxed emergency sitting of the state assembly, PR has shown Perakians (and Malaysia) that it has mettle and perseverance to fight for whats right.
i respect all members of PR and specifically Speaker V. Sivakumar for displaying integrity, determination and resounding composure in handling today's unexpected affairs.
this is exactly what leaders are made of.
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The raayat have the final say
written by 989says, March 03, 2009
written by 989says, March 03, 2009
it started with 4 frog jumping....
bringing down a government with majority after voting...
after the "courting" and counter sueing....
now some one resort to door locking...
but..the door can only locks their physical being....
from the "in house" sitting...
the door could not lock their desire which is burning...
the desire to ask the raayat again through voting...
who commands the majority to the right to keep Perak running...
I don't care, which party you are representing...
in democratic process, the leader...the raayat choice of chosing...
if you dare not face it now..4 years later, guest what? the raayat is still the one chosing.
bringing down a government with majority after voting...
after the "courting" and counter sueing....
now some one resort to door locking...
but..the door can only locks their physical being....
from the "in house" sitting...
the door could not lock their desire which is burning...
the desire to ask the raayat again through voting...
who commands the majority to the right to keep Perak running...
I don't care, which party you are representing...
in democratic process, the leader...the raayat choice of chosing...
if you dare not face it now..4 years later, guest what? the raayat is still the one chosing.
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written by Kiwi in Malaysia, March 03, 2009
written by Kiwi in Malaysia, March 03, 2009
I might not be able to vote, but my wife can.
Now the truth about Kugan's death from kidney failure as a result of a severe beating from the police has been released. R.I.P mate. They can hurt you no longer.
It seems that this country would be a damn sight better off without its' 'Royal' Police Force. I have yet to come across a more immature, unintelligent and blatanly biased Police Force than this one, and I have travelled A LOT.
Please don't feel ashamed for Malaysia - foreigners like myself wouldn't stay here if it weren't for the people - it is a beautiful country with wonderful people - but for the love of God almighty, get rid of UMNO! It does an ENORMOUS disservice to EVERY SINGLE Malaysian I have ever met.
Your country has an intelligent and mature resource that is not being allowed to prosper. Make these UMNO people pay for what they have done to this country.
I see great things for this country - once you get over this period of UMNO hegemony. Bring on the good times! Oh, and be gentle to the ignorant ones who joined UMNO because they didn't know any better...
Now the truth about Kugan's death from kidney failure as a result of a severe beating from the police has been released. R.I.P mate. They can hurt you no longer.
It seems that this country would be a damn sight better off without its' 'Royal' Police Force. I have yet to come across a more immature, unintelligent and blatanly biased Police Force than this one, and I have travelled A LOT.
Please don't feel ashamed for Malaysia - foreigners like myself wouldn't stay here if it weren't for the people - it is a beautiful country with wonderful people - but for the love of God almighty, get rid of UMNO! It does an ENORMOUS disservice to EVERY SINGLE Malaysian I have ever met.
Your country has an intelligent and mature resource that is not being allowed to prosper. Make these UMNO people pay for what they have done to this country.
I see great things for this country - once you get over this period of UMNO hegemony. Bring on the good times! Oh, and be gentle to the ignorant ones who joined UMNO because they didn't know any better...
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people's power
written by eugene, March 03, 2009
written by eugene, March 03, 2009
Why do we have to come to this point, totally futile. Just go back to the electorate and let the rakyat choose again, if BN is so confident of having the trust of the rakyat, then let do the state by election,why is it so hard, unless they know that the rakyat will boot them out more severly should one by election be called.
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The Tree
written by tanyoongfatt, March 03, 2009
written by tanyoongfatt, March 03, 2009
A photograph of The Tree shows four branches representing the Monarchy, Legislature, Executive and Judiciary supported AND nurtured by the majestic trunk representing the RAKYAT!!!
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Better for BN to cut loss
written by John 316, March 03, 2009
written by John 316, March 03, 2009
The consensus going around is to ask the Sultan to intervene this impasse and dissolve the assembly for fresh elections. I think we are forgetting one person, Najib. One word from him to Zambry to ask him to resign and the lap dog will say yes master. Based on today's assembly meeting under a tree, BN has lost Perak and this is a slap in the face for Najib. So, how to cut loss? Do a deal with Pakatan, Zambry will resign, he will be sacrificed on condition that there will be no dissolution of assembly. At least BN still get to keep their 28 members. Nizar appointed back as MB. No vote of confidence or no confidence in legislative assembly by either parties. What about the status of the 3 frogs? Let the court cases go on, they cannot attend assembly meeting. Seats declared as vacant until next election. No by elections. Lets not get the Sultan involved so as to protect his good name and seen to be not taking sides. Both parties can do some spin on democracy, interest of goodwill and good of the nation etc.
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written by Seeing Clearly, March 03, 2009
written by Seeing Clearly, March 03, 2009
... simple solution ... GO BACK TO THE PEOPLE! ... I guess this will never take place since UMNO/BN know that there may not even be any UMNO/BN assemblymen left in the Perak State Assembly if the people are given a fresh choice ... the only way? ... the Sultan must now rise to the challenge and occasion and do what is RIGHT and EXPECTED of him ... to be the Sultan for his people ... return the decision to the PEOPLE OF PERAK!
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written by Impressive, March 03, 2009
written by Impressive, March 03, 2009
i'm so impress to see that we hv a group of knowledgeable, creative and responsible leader to fight for justice. The most important is they read and understand law and they PRACTISE it. Not like the others, just daring to threaten. Keep it up good leader of PR. Bravo, u hv shown us ur intelligent.
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wow..
written by noobie, March 03, 2009
written by noobie, March 03, 2009
zombie cant wait to be home minister... wan to issue isa to those attending the emergency assembly.. if the speaker of the house calls for an emergency assembly.. how can it be illegal? your father tell u come home for dinner... is it wrong?
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BN - the end of it's day
written by dot com dot my, March 03, 2009
written by dot com dot my, March 03, 2009
the more BN do, the more it shows that this party is gone. the more najis do, the faster he finished up with BN, MCA, MIC, gerakan ..... will also gone with this opposition wind. BN..... finish liaw lah.
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People Power by Boycotting 2008 Tax?
written by blissfulday, March 03, 2009
written by blissfulday, March 03, 2009
I was just simply googling around and found this happen in the US.
They have this "War Tax Boycott" thing going around in the state. The War Tax Boycott campaign unites taxpayers in the US who oppose the war in a powerful act of nonviolent civil disobedience — saying NO! to war with US citizen's money.
Just my 2 cents...
They have this "War Tax Boycott" thing going around in the state. The War Tax Boycott campaign unites taxpayers in the US who oppose the war in a powerful act of nonviolent civil disobedience — saying NO! to war with US citizen's money.
Just my 2 cents...
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liberty tree
written by kah seng, March 03, 2009
written by kah seng, March 03, 2009
I know there are many majestic raintrees in Ipoh, and in fact, Malaysia.
But this particular one should get a plaque honouring it with the name "Freedom Tree," "Liberty Tree," or "Pokok Merdeka."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Tree
http://images.google.com/images?q=liberty tree
But this particular one should get a plaque honouring it with the name "Freedom Tree," "Liberty Tree," or "Pokok Merdeka."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Tree
http://images.google.com/images?q=liberty tree
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Proud of you!
written by IpohJustice, March 03, 2009
written by IpohJustice, March 03, 2009
There might be only about 400 gathered to witness the morning state assembly.
I am sure there were more than 4 millions prayers being with you under the meaningful tree
YB Siva and all PR assemblymen, Thankyou! You do us all proud
You all Rakyat's Hero
I am sure there were more than 4 millions prayers being with you under the meaningful tree
YB Siva and all PR assemblymen, Thankyou! You do us all proud
You all Rakyat's Hero
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MALAYSIA'S STATE "DEMOCRACY" - TURMOIL AND LAUGHABLE ? THE WORLD IS WATCHING.
written by China Ah Pek, March 03, 2009
written by China Ah Pek, March 03, 2009
The rest of the world is certainly watching these developments. The way "democracy" is working, or rather not working, in Perak State is laughable.
If the Sultan of Perak is really smart and astute, he could just about regain some shreds of "respect" back from his citizens by allowing the State Assembly to dissolve and have an election, which is clearly what they want.
Now , you even see reports on this issue in international media like the International Herald Tribune (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/03/03/asia/AS-Malaysia-Politics.php) and the BBC (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/03/03/asia/AS-Malaysia-Politics.php)
And of course, you have those UMNO "thugs" behaving like gangsters in Parliament who tried to threaten Karpal Singh, an elected MP. Horror of horrors! This reminds me of those thugs in Zimbabwe linked to "President" Mugabe's party threatening and beating up the public and Opposition. Is Malaysia trying to "imitate" Zimbabwe? If Malaysia wishes to think it is a "developed" country, that is not how the government of a "developed" country behaves. It is anything but shameful !!
I may be Malaysian, but I live in London. I am sure thousands of other Malaysians living around the world -as well as foreign audience- are watching these developments too.
If the Sultan of Perak is really smart and astute, he could just about regain some shreds of "respect" back from his citizens by allowing the State Assembly to dissolve and have an election, which is clearly what they want.
Now , you even see reports on this issue in international media like the International Herald Tribune (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/03/03/asia/AS-Malaysia-Politics.php) and the BBC (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/03/03/asia/AS-Malaysia-Politics.php)
And of course, you have those UMNO "thugs" behaving like gangsters in Parliament who tried to threaten Karpal Singh, an elected MP. Horror of horrors! This reminds me of those thugs in Zimbabwe linked to "President" Mugabe's party threatening and beating up the public and Opposition. Is Malaysia trying to "imitate" Zimbabwe? If Malaysia wishes to think it is a "developed" country, that is not how the government of a "developed" country behaves. It is anything but shameful !!
I may be Malaysian, but I live in London. I am sure thousands of other Malaysians living around the world -as well as foreign audience- are watching these developments too.
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out of here
written by TRULLY MALAYSIAN, March 03, 2009
written by TRULLY MALAYSIAN, March 03, 2009
if i have my choice, for sure i prefer to move out from here, No fufure here .
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Sultan Perak
written by Asam Pedas, March 03, 2009
written by Asam Pedas, March 03, 2009
It is time for HRH to heed the call of the rakyat to dissolve the State Assembly. How could HRH allow your own state to be in such mockery state of chaos ?
Raja Nazrin has been calling upon the rule of law. It is time to walk the talk.
Raja Nazrin has been calling upon the rule of law. It is time to walk the talk.
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Tourist landmark for future generation
written by Democracy , March 03, 2009
written by Democracy , March 03, 2009
Now this country will have a new tourist attraction. In future,tourists will visit this tree where they will be told of how a group of brave people came together to protect our country's democracy and fought for the good of the rakyat.
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founding of melaka repeated
written by thomas, March 03, 2009
written by thomas, March 03, 2009
The story goes that Parameswara(real hindu name Param Eswara) was resting under a tree when he witnessed a mousedeer killing another animal much superior in strength. When asked what was the name of the tree they were resting under, his followers replied that it is "pokok melaka"; hence Melaka was founded.
The Perak assembly sitting under a tree is a "new Perak", where good defeated evil, David defeated the giant Goliath. See and notice the significance of it all, this is no coincidence.
The Perak assembly sitting under a tree is a "new Perak", where good defeated evil, David defeated the giant Goliath. See and notice the significance of it all, this is no coincidence.
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Protect the tree
written by Oh oh, March 03, 2009
written by Oh oh, March 03, 2009
Please Protect the Tree, the Tree of Democracy! Very soon it will be chopped off by you know who!!!
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Protect the tree
written by Oh oh, March 03, 2009
written by Oh oh, March 03, 2009
Please protect the Tree, the Tree of Democracy. If not it will be chopped off very soon by you-know-who, the environmental destroyer, the economy no brainer and political bankrupt!
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written by jh, March 03, 2009
written by jh, March 03, 2009
If Najib rule Malaysia during Economic meltdown...
The end result is unpredictable
Gud or bad..... we dunno, but bear in mind with the history of him
DISSOLVE THE GOVERNMENT
LET PERAKIANS CHOOSE
The end result is unpredictable
Gud or bad..... we dunno, but bear in mind with the history of him
DISSOLVE THE GOVERNMENT
LET PERAKIANS CHOOSE
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UMNO AND IT'S BN ALLIES ARE STILL IN DENIAL MODE, FACE IT UMNO/BN, THE RAKYAT DOESN'T WANT YOU ANYMORE!
written by dpsu74, March 04, 2009
written by dpsu74, March 04, 2009
Salah, dulu sebelum PRU, rakyat ok ok saja dengan PR. Sekarang minta maaf. Saya tak akan undi PR lagi. PR terlalu bermuka2. DULU PAS SEKARANG UMNO, bye bye
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TREE OF LIBERTY....TRUE LIBERTY, THE ASPIRATION OF TRUE MALAYSIANS.
written by Airline Observer, March 04, 2009
New York has the Statue of Liberty, Sydney has the Opera House, Singapore the Merlion, Paris has the Eiffel Tower, and Malaysia has the Tree of Liberty!
Maybe PKR should have a new logo based on the Tree of Liberty.
If there is any peace rally, instead of a candle, all participants hold a little liberty tree each.
Tourists visiting Malaysia will be able to buy "Liberty Tree" souvenirs.
If ever the Opposition wins the next GE, maybe it should make March 3rd a National Holiday.
written by Airline Observer, March 04, 2009
New York has the Statue of Liberty, Sydney has the Opera House, Singapore the Merlion, Paris has the Eiffel Tower, and Malaysia has the Tree of Liberty!
Maybe PKR should have a new logo based on the Tree of Liberty.
If there is any peace rally, instead of a candle, all participants hold a little liberty tree each.
Tourists visiting Malaysia will be able to buy "Liberty Tree" souvenirs.
If ever the Opposition wins the next GE, maybe it should make March 3rd a National Holiday.
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written by billion AAA, March 04, 2009
written by billion AAA, March 04, 2009
UMNO THIS IS THE END OF YOUR DAY , GIVE BACK TO THE PEOPLE POWER .SHOW YOUR BALL TO MALAYSIAN
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Fresh Polls
written by ZH, March 04, 2009
written by ZH, March 04, 2009
They can say whatever to hold off election,
Yet, even they prepared with tons of bullets, people will rather pay to vote for the deserving parties than accepting 'contributions' from the corrupted!
Yet, even they prepared with tons of bullets, people will rather pay to vote for the deserving parties than accepting 'contributions' from the corrupted!
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written by mad1, March 04, 2009
written by mad1, March 04, 2009
truly revolutional!! this is what democracy is all about. no walls, no shelter, assembly at it's barest among the rakyat itself. it's like 'nirvana' performing their songs unplugged
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not valid?
written by al, March 04, 2009
written by al, March 04, 2009
i'm just a layman... but i'm wondering...
ppl say the meeting is not valid, because of the location. the way i see it, the office was locked, forcing the members to hold the meeting elsewhere. it's not that they don't want to meet in the office, but they can't. and how is it possible for the secretary to get the police to lock up the office? that doesn't seem right...
the motion passed not valid because it's not the majority voice? the way i see it, it should be the majority voice of members present or represented at the meeting. if you don't attend the meeting, you shouldn't have the voting rights. if you are barred by the speaker to attend the meeting, you lose your voting rights as well. that way, i see the discipline of members attending meeting and behaving themselves at meeting.
ppl say the meeting is not valid, because of the location. the way i see it, the office was locked, forcing the members to hold the meeting elsewhere. it's not that they don't want to meet in the office, but they can't. and how is it possible for the secretary to get the police to lock up the office? that doesn't seem right...
the motion passed not valid because it's not the majority voice? the way i see it, it should be the majority voice of members present or represented at the meeting. if you don't attend the meeting, you shouldn't have the voting rights. if you are barred by the speaker to attend the meeting, you lose your voting rights as well. that way, i see the discipline of members attending meeting and behaving themselves at meeting.
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MALAYSIA HAS GONE TO THE DOGS...UMNO DOGS!!!
UMNO AND IT'S BN ALLIES ARE STILL IN DENIAL MODE, FACE IT UMNO/BN, THE RAKYAT DOESN'T WANT YOU ANYMORE!
UMNO LED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS TO USE TRECHEROUS METHODS OF OVER THROWING THE PAKATAN LED PERAK STATE GOVERNMENT, WHOM HAVE THE RAKYAT'S MANDATE.
WE THE RAKYAT HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN THE JUDICIARY, POLICE AND THE MACC AS THEY ARE ALL INFLUENCED AND CORRUPTED BY UMNO. NO FURTHER ACTION ON CRIMINALS SAYS IT ALL!!!