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PEKAN, April 18 — Stung by four straight by-election defeats in the peninsula, Barisan Nasional might skip contesting the Penanti by-election if there is consensus among component parties.
It that happens, it would possibly be the first ever by-election not contested by the ruling coalition since Merdeka.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the ruling coalition will decide soon after getting feedback.
"Don't know yet (whether we opt out or not). We will look first, but I don't rule out any possibility," he told reporters here.
He added he would meet with the Umno supreme council and leaders from BN component parties to discuss the matter.
"I will raise the matter at the next Umno supreme council meeting. If I don't have the time, I will bring it up to the political bureau, and discuss with the BN component party presidents," he added.
He had earlier called it a wasteful process, saying people were tired of the slew of by-elections and the focus should be on the softening economy.
The Election Commission has said it will have to establish if the PKR-held Penang state seat is vacant after incumbent Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin sent a resignation letter on Thursday.
The embattled Fairus had earlier quit as deputy chief minister I after allegations of being involved in illegal quarries.
PKR is keen to have a by-election to decide Fairus's successor as deputy chief minister which has been reserved for the party.
It has two other Malay lawmakers in Penang but de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is not keen on them.
The Penanti seat is seen as a PKR stronghold as it is within Anwar's political fortress Permatang Pauh, which returned him to Parliament last August.
If the Election Commission does declare on April 24 to hold by-elections, it will be the third in the semi-rural state seat since March 2008.
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written by samuel sing, April 18, 2009
written by samuel sing, April 18, 2009
Theonly reason he wants to skip Penanti is that when BN/UMNO loses, the stupid Muhiyeedin Yasin would come out and say the Malays' are also UNGRATEFUL.Secondly the Perak matter will surely bring them down.
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A Chicken and a hen....
written by Hamba, April 18, 2009
written by Hamba, April 18, 2009
Wow, an entry worthy for the Malaysian Book of record! A real live talking chicken! Not just any chicken, a chicken with the highest position in Malaysia. Malaysia is govern by chick, chick, chick, chickennnnnnn!
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New form of Denial? Run Away Adun?
written by freedom pursuer, April 18, 2009
written by freedom pursuer, April 18, 2009
Why? UMNO-BN! new form of denial from reality? skip election and hide in Putraya? tell Rakyat another denial sweet-talk statement to save taxpayers money for election abused by Muhyiddin? Stay denial lah! we will send you out from Putrajaya soon..
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written by eillom, April 18, 2009
written by eillom, April 18, 2009
As Khoo Kay Peng said in his blog, it is a bigger waste for Najib to be spending money on expensive foreign "PR" consultants to rehabilitate his image. Probably on taxpayers money.
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written by hobbes, April 18, 2009
written by hobbes, April 18, 2009
BN cannot afford another by election, they know they are going to lose.
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But... but I thought BN said Malays are behind them?
written by korgan, April 18, 2009
written by korgan, April 18, 2009
Penanti is over 70% Malay. Last week, UMNO was saying the Malays are supporting them, based on so-called 'data' frm Bukit Gantang n Selambau. Or is it just bullshit to justify UMNO relevance? Lose facelah if UMNO admit Malay do not support them anymore.
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written by greg, April 18, 2009
written by greg, April 18, 2009
This sounds fishy. Possibility of EC declaring that Fairus did not resign and seat not vacant. Next thing, you see some UMNO people with him and he either declares himself an independent or joining UMNO. Think about it.
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oh bot!
written by azmi, April 18, 2009
written by azmi, April 18, 2009
he is scared of the name of altantuya being mentioned. He wants to bury the ghost of altantuya. But, najib, you know it better. the ghost will only disappear after she ... you!!!!
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I expected BN to not fight in the 2 bukits.
written by suresh, April 18, 2009
written by suresh, April 18, 2009
Not contesting would have deprived knowledge of the margin of confidence PR has, at the same time admit the UMNO-BN is in a weak state and concentrate on the the next few years getting back the support.
That would have set a record, I never heard of any election where BN never participated- that would be making history.
After the defeats, now the safer bet is not to pour $$ into a losing battle.Same time get mileage that they are saving $$ for the tax payer.
The chess game continues!
That would have set a record, I never heard of any election where BN never participated- that would be making history.
After the defeats, now the safer bet is not to pour $$ into a losing battle.Same time get mileage that they are saving $$ for the tax payer.
The chess game continues!
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Be-end by election
written by mamacarey, April 18, 2009
written by mamacarey, April 18, 2009
Najib called it a wasteful project and that people were tired, but in actual fact BN had spent so much RM$$$$$$ in all these by-elections and still don't understand why they lost. Poor Najib, it seems that he has surrendered and too scared to go for battle.
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written by nik271, April 18, 2009
written by nik271, April 18, 2009
just shows that the BN now is not the BN of last time. BN now is a corrupted chicken party.
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written by kaban, April 18, 2009
written by kaban, April 18, 2009
syabas,u made the right decision not to contest, becos BN/UMNO will be defeated gracefully once again and rakyat $$$ will go into the drain, god saves the PR.
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Save tax payers money!!
written by aras, April 18, 2009
written by aras, April 18, 2009
Looking at the headline on Star newspaper on 18/4/09 the money spent on PDRM Bkt. Selambau 5mil., Permatang Pauh 2.5 mil., Bkt. Gantang 7 mil., K.T 11.5 mil., Batang Ai 5 mil. is a waste of tax payers money. Stop wasting our taxpayers money please.
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written by Great Alibaba, April 18, 2009
written by Great Alibaba, April 18, 2009
BN should skip Penanti by-election, BN should skip next general election too, because the odds against BN is rhe same.
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BN admits it is so unpopular it cannot even run in a by-election
written by Eric, April 18, 2009
written by Eric, April 18, 2009
Scary, the PM with no democratic mandate is afraid of letting a BN candidate lose his or her deposit.
Mr Najib, what legitimacy do you have as a PM?
Mr Najib, what legitimacy do you have as a PM?
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Is the end close?
written by Taskforce101, April 18, 2009
Is this the beginning of the end of BN?
The RAHMAN folklore has come true. It ends with Najib.
written by Taskforce101, April 18, 2009
Is this the beginning of the end of BN?
The RAHMAN folklore has come true. It ends with Najib.
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Najib AND umno are balless and testicleless
written by Alantuya Ghost, April 18, 2009
written by Alantuya Ghost, April 18, 2009
Najib and UMNO have no balls to face the PR...they are good at rampas kuasa fom the backside....kalau tidak masuk depan, masuk dari belakang...celaka UMNO..masuk dari.belakang,tepi dan depan masuk pun boleh.Ini adalah Malaysia BOLEH...MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!!!!!MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!!!!!!MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!!! MALAYSIA BOLEH!!!!!BELAKANG MASUK,DEPAN MASUK DAN TEPI MASUK PUN BOLEH...MANA-MANA PUN BOLEH UNTUK CELAKA UMNO
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written by Crazy, April 18, 2009
written by Crazy, April 18, 2009
At least Najib is trying the correct thing. Why have election for the sake of having an election. BN is not in a position to win Penanti. So why waste valuable resources. This is a breath of fresh air from Najib. Now what will UMNO and the rest of BN will say.
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written by teoh, April 18, 2009
written by teoh, April 18, 2009
Just give it automatically to the party which has won the seat. By the way, if at all a by-election is to be
held I believe that BN will be the fifth time loser. That is for sure. I for one until today do not understand
the meaning of 1 Malaysia. Why now?? How many Malaysias are there since 1957?? Nothing new. Every time a new guy sits in that position he comes up with a new slogan, merely for advertisement purpose.
Wake up Mr. you are a leader of a country and not the art director of an advertising company. Really
sick and tireD of what is going on in this country. Day in day out, in coffee shops, in taxis and almost
everywhere the people are just sick and tireD. Just read our lips Mr. Prime Minister "SICK AND TIRED"
held I believe that BN will be the fifth time loser. That is for sure. I for one until today do not understand
the meaning of 1 Malaysia. Why now?? How many Malaysias are there since 1957?? Nothing new. Every time a new guy sits in that position he comes up with a new slogan, merely for advertisement purpose.
Wake up Mr. you are a leader of a country and not the art director of an advertising company. Really
sick and tireD of what is going on in this country. Day in day out, in coffee shops, in taxis and almost
everywhere the people are just sick and tireD. Just read our lips Mr. Prime Minister "SICK AND TIRED"
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PR Continues in Penanti
written by Non Partisan, April 18, 2009
written by Non Partisan, April 18, 2009
PM:Discretion is the better part of valour. No sense in fighting PR in it's own backyard, I say.
Plus save the taxpayers a few million ringgits ... money better spent on reviving our economy.
By the way, before anybody starts bashing me, I voted PR at 308 and intend to do so in the next GE.
My message for UMNO/BN is to shape up. In the same breath my message to P K R is the same..... please have your slate of candidates cleaned-up by GE13 .... the learning curve has got to be really steep. NO time to waste. And mistakes should not be repeated. I'd rather that you guys clean up now. You SHOULD NOT give in to the implied threats from the former DCM ... if there are any dirty linens as he implies or insinuates , then please have them out and cleaned up. Do NOT sweep dirt under the carpet as some have been doing for many years. This will NOT to be tolerated. We can forgive some slip-ups... but for heaven's sake, just own up and clean up if anything is amiss.
Plus save the taxpayers a few million ringgits ... money better spent on reviving our economy.
By the way, before anybody starts bashing me, I voted PR at 308 and intend to do so in the next GE.
My message for UMNO/BN is to shape up. In the same breath my message to P K R is the same..... please have your slate of candidates cleaned-up by GE13 .... the learning curve has got to be really steep. NO time to waste. And mistakes should not be repeated. I'd rather that you guys clean up now. You SHOULD NOT give in to the implied threats from the former DCM ... if there are any dirty linens as he implies or insinuates , then please have them out and cleaned up. Do NOT sweep dirt under the carpet as some have been doing for many years. This will NOT to be tolerated. We can forgive some slip-ups... but for heaven's sake, just own up and clean up if anything is amiss.
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Giving up so soon, Najis?
written by Alex, April 18, 2009
written by Alex, April 18, 2009
Oh wait. You say its too costly to do a by election. Sure lar... all those "maggi mee" projects you promised, and the bribes given to voters, you think got money left in the coffers ah?
Then again, you all earn so much money with corruption and shady deals.... so money shouldn't be a problem. After all, those millions your poured each time a by-election is mind boggling.... like accommodation and food for police.
But in the end, one result still remains.... BN will not win.
Therefore, giving up seems the best idea. Not. Now we all know you have no balls.....
Then again, you all earn so much money with corruption and shady deals.... so money shouldn't be a problem. After all, those millions your poured each time a by-election is mind boggling.... like accommodation and food for police.
But in the end, one result still remains.... BN will not win.
Therefore, giving up seems the best idea. Not. Now we all know you have no balls.....
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UMNO finally realise??????
written by Dissappointed Malaysian, April 18, 2009
written by Dissappointed Malaysian, April 18, 2009
UMNO/Najis realise that they will lose the by election no matter who contest. Is whether UMNO/BN lose by how many votes!!!!! That's why Najis come upwith this comment! Nevertheless, I don't believe in what UMNO melayu punya cakap!
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written by Kobayashi, April 18, 2009
written by Kobayashi, April 18, 2009
Kenapa Takut nak bertanding di Penanti, we are not scare to be label "UNGRATEFUL" , please pump in
more money and BN empty promises otherwise you will not get a single VOTES. If you pump in money may be you will get some simpathy votes.
If you ask that ZOOMBIREEE disolve Perak State Assembly , I guarantee BN will get even more votes than PR, try you luck Sir.
STOP FOOLING THE RAKYAT OF THE 21 CENTURY, YOU MAY CONTROL ALL THE NEWSPAPER , TV, ASTRO etc... but You cannot LOCK our desire to seek the TRUTH NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
PLEASE DON'T THINK MALAYSIANS ARE STUPID WHICH CAN BE FOOLED TIMES AND AGAIN.
WE GAVE BN SO MANY CHANCES TO RULE US FOR PAST 5O YEARS LOOK WHAT HAPPEN TO OUR NATION WITH INCREASING CRIMINAL RATE, MAT REMPIT , PRIVATISATION OF GOVERMENT PROPERTY DURING YOUR MENTOR TDM ONLY BENEFIT THE ELITE UMNOPUTRA etc...
We Rakyat has being taken for free ride for too long, it is times up for BN.
more money and BN empty promises otherwise you will not get a single VOTES. If you pump in money may be you will get some simpathy votes.
If you ask that ZOOMBIREEE disolve Perak State Assembly , I guarantee BN will get even more votes than PR, try you luck Sir.
STOP FOOLING THE RAKYAT OF THE 21 CENTURY, YOU MAY CONTROL ALL THE NEWSPAPER , TV, ASTRO etc... but You cannot LOCK our desire to seek the TRUTH NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
PLEASE DON'T THINK MALAYSIANS ARE STUPID WHICH CAN BE FOOLED TIMES AND AGAIN.
WE GAVE BN SO MANY CHANCES TO RULE US FOR PAST 5O YEARS LOOK WHAT HAPPEN TO OUR NATION WITH INCREASING CRIMINAL RATE, MAT REMPIT , PRIVATISATION OF GOVERMENT PROPERTY DURING YOUR MENTOR TDM ONLY BENEFIT THE ELITE UMNOPUTRA etc...
We Rakyat has being taken for free ride for too long, it is times up for BN.
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written by bat8, April 18, 2009
written by bat8, April 18, 2009
BN may skip Penanti but they may sponsor a few independents and choose of of them to support. May be it is a strategy to embarass Pakatan where with all their rosources put behind an independent, who knows may be their horse will just sneak in convincingly
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written by malaysia born, April 18, 2009
written by malaysia born, April 18, 2009
"I will raise the matter at the next Umno supreme council meeting. If I don't have the time, I will bring it up to the political bureau, and discuss with the BN component party presidents," he added.
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That statement makes any reader feel like he is busy with his work. No time ka? I was taught by my illeterate boss that in whatever one does, one must make time. In other words, TIME MANAGEMENT! Seems like he doesn't have it.
By withdrawing, it is proof that they can't campaign without offering any goodies!
And knowing that the people are wise to their game, they can't come up with any new ideas to campaign and hence the withdrawal.
How I wish that this is the General Elections that we are talking about here now!
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That statement makes any reader feel like he is busy with his work. No time ka? I was taught by my illeterate boss that in whatever one does, one must make time. In other words, TIME MANAGEMENT! Seems like he doesn't have it.
By withdrawing, it is proof that they can't campaign without offering any goodies!
And knowing that the people are wise to their game, they can't come up with any new ideas to campaign and hence the withdrawal.
How I wish that this is the General Elections that we are talking about here now!
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written by din haron, April 18, 2009
written by din haron, April 18, 2009
Pahlawan terbilang apa macam ini. Kalah sebelum bertanding.
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5 in a row.
written by Eskay, April 18, 2009
written by Eskay, April 18, 2009
THIS NEWS "BN skipping Penanti" must be the first and greatest reform promised by UMNO.
BTW if Umno contests this by-election, it will be "5 in a row defeat" in the Peninsula.
Don't contest and save all the millions.
BTW if Umno contests this by-election, it will be "5 in a row defeat" in the Peninsula.
Don't contest and save all the millions.
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PRK Penanti
written by din haron, April 18, 2009
written by din haron, April 18, 2009
Apa salahnya BN tabur wang untuk pengundi d Penanti. Tak adil, di Bkt Gantang dan Bkt Selambau BN bagi duit dan projek segera. Kami orang Penanti amat menyokong supaya BN masuk bertanding. Kami sanggup kempen untuk BN/UMNO demi kemenangan BN. Kami sanggup pacak bendera untuk BN asalkan kami dibayar.Cuma kami tidak akan beri undi pada BN. Wang kami ambil, undi kami beri pada Pakatan Rakyat. Ini kerana kami amat selesa dengan kerajaan PR di bawah Tuan Lim Guan Eng, adil dan saksama, perihatin masalah rakyat, tidak sombong, tidak sapu wang rakyat dan mesra rakyat..
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written by ssy, April 18, 2009
written by ssy, April 18, 2009
PM is great...at last, someone in his capacity realise this is a plot...this is what rakyat want...no more by-election...let whoever wants to play this game, play their own game...it is a shame when by-election is held because some interest parties wants to show they are supported by the rakyat although it is obvious they get the support this time around...i dun buy the psychology game by this interest party...very shameful of them trying to waste tax payer money and time like that...i won't think BN will win anyway,so it is better for them to skip this by-election and focus on other more important issues...whether they will sponsor any independent candidates or not, it is not that matter...tired of by-election called by this "unscrupolous" party again....!!!
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written by Ajajal, April 18, 2009
written by Ajajal, April 18, 2009
The extra special draws in the LOTTO AND TOTO has been used up. So quick mee may not be possible
all those extra special draws may have been used to buy assy men or buy elections all failed except two frogs in BN catch. By the way all those extra draws has landed me in trouble. my workers has lost part of their monthly income and needed cash advances .MOF have made so many ppl poorer.
all those extra special draws may have been used to buy assy men or buy elections all failed except two frogs in BN catch. By the way all those extra draws has landed me in trouble. my workers has lost part of their monthly income and needed cash advances .MOF have made so many ppl poorer.
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written by rakyatformalaysia, April 18, 2009
written by rakyatformalaysia, April 18, 2009
Haha... This is completely stupid... BN skip by-election to because don't want waste rakyat money? When you want save tax payer money? All go in the BN people pocket, now say want to save rakyat money..
You think the rakyat is blind is it?
The truth is BN skip by-election = scare lose face. PLAIN and SIMPLE.
You think the rakyat is blind is it?
The truth is BN skip by-election = scare lose face. PLAIN and SIMPLE.
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written by eddydaud, April 18, 2009
written by eddydaud, April 18, 2009
It takes great leaders like Najib and his new administration to see through Anwar's desperate strategy to rally his fractionalised PKR machinery, Fairus he asked to resign but Ms Wong he said no, both have problems of conduct unbecoming of a people's representative.
It has never been written in stone that a byelection must be contested. I think Najib should order BN to stand down in the Penanti byelection, citing the fact that all BN machinery would be better put to use to help the rakyat in this current economic storm and the money saved by not having a contest can be put to use to help the growing unemployed in Penang.
Anwar and his cult followers will have a field day of course, will laugh until their throat get sore and will clap until their hand hurts, but so what its only a DUN election and still status quo in Penang DUN, its not like BN lost its parliamentary majority. The Penanti byelections is only a skirmish which the BN Army should ignore while gathering its strength and putting in a long term strategy for the real war in the 13th General Election.
It has never been written in stone that a byelection must be contested. I think Najib should order BN to stand down in the Penanti byelection, citing the fact that all BN machinery would be better put to use to help the rakyat in this current economic storm and the money saved by not having a contest can be put to use to help the growing unemployed in Penang.
Anwar and his cult followers will have a field day of course, will laugh until their throat get sore and will clap until their hand hurts, but so what its only a DUN election and still status quo in Penang DUN, its not like BN lost its parliamentary majority. The Penanti byelections is only a skirmish which the BN Army should ignore while gathering its strength and putting in a long term strategy for the real war in the 13th General Election.
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written by For the Rakyat, April 18, 2009
written by For the Rakyat, April 18, 2009
Too many by-elections?...hey naif ton rasa...just call for general election then and let the rakyat determine whether you have the mandate to be the prime minister of malaysia or not....you are now chosen only by a few ARMNO members...not by the rakyat...prove to the rakyat that you do indeed have the mandate to lead the country...that is if you still have your balls
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written by MonkeyDaddy, April 18, 2009
written by MonkeyDaddy, April 18, 2009
I wonder why by election so expensive ..
- Why need few thousand of fru, police in by election ... you think rakyat nothing to do and riot ..
- The ballot box and other voting merchandise can be reusable .....
- The SPR staff has been paid salary by the rakyat , so no election means they nothing to do ....
- Why need to use helipcopters to monitor .. did PR use .. no is BN
- The location and voting booth are schools ... it is all free ...
- BN give so many mee segera when by election .. but all this are rakyat tax payer money .... what is the problem of giving the money back to the rakyat for development ...
I dont see why a small by election need to use millions and millions dolar .. BN please explain to the rakyat why expensive ..
- Why need few thousand of fru, police in by election ... you think rakyat nothing to do and riot ..
- The ballot box and other voting merchandise can be reusable .....
- The SPR staff has been paid salary by the rakyat , so no election means they nothing to do ....
- Why need to use helipcopters to monitor .. did PR use .. no is BN
- The location and voting booth are schools ... it is all free ...
- BN give so many mee segera when by election .. but all this are rakyat tax payer money .... what is the problem of giving the money back to the rakyat for development ...
I dont see why a small by election need to use millions and millions dolar .. BN please explain to the rakyat why expensive ..
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written by I perlu tongkat, April 19, 2009
written by I perlu tongkat, April 19, 2009
Najibz pantang dicabar, later he hunus his keris kang..... bloodshed incident woh
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written by orangkampung, April 19, 2009
written by orangkampung, April 19, 2009
Oh pkr. kalah sabung menang sorak, tolol la engkau orang ni. gadai kan la apa yang ada tu. melayu bodoh.
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written by mervyn Lai, April 19, 2009
written by mervyn Lai, April 19, 2009
Personally I'm sick of by-elections.
I do not know if this is the work of UMNO discrediting/bribing PKR's candidate or Anwar Ibrahim just being sloppy with who he brings into the team/ drumming up the Reformarsi adrenaline to boost momentum all the way till the next GE.
But I'm sick of it.
Whatever his motives, if Najib pulls UMNO from this upcoming by-election then it will give a strong message.
This is purely my opinion.
I do not know if this is the work of UMNO discrediting/bribing PKR's candidate or Anwar Ibrahim just being sloppy with who he brings into the team/ drumming up the Reformarsi adrenaline to boost momentum all the way till the next GE.
But I'm sick of it.
Whatever his motives, if Najib pulls UMNO from this upcoming by-election then it will give a strong message.
This is purely my opinion.
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written by Abdul 'Afuw, April 19, 2009
written by Abdul 'Afuw, April 19, 2009
Kalau takut katakan takut
Jangan menyorok macam pengecut
Jangan menyorok macam pengecut
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written by mikecheong, April 19, 2009
written by mikecheong, April 19, 2009
Well if BN don't contest, then quite obviously PR is going to win hands down, that is if there are no independent contenders. But at the end of the day I hope PR don't go BLARING WITH A MAJORITY WIN because if BN is not going to contest, it will surely try to get their voters not to attend the voting and therefore at the end, the WIN will be without a majority UNLESS PR opt to close their eyes and shut their ears and announce to the world that that they have BEATEN BN yet again "at the expense of those rakyat who opted to stay out of the election".
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written by mikecheong, April 19, 2009
written by mikecheong, April 19, 2009
A WIN is not THE TRUE ENDORSEMENT WIN, if only supporters of PR goes voting.
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written by Bigjoe, April 19, 2009
written by Bigjoe, April 19, 2009
Hah. He took Anwar's bait which he did not take seriously even. God how stupid. You put this out there, if you go ahead, it will be a celebration of PR just having more stamina than BN. If you go ahead, you look like you can't stick to what you say. Tail you lose, head you lose. Just proof again the man does not have the stuff for the job at this time and its should be Anwar's.
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written by tokguru's apprentice, April 19, 2009
written by tokguru's apprentice, April 19, 2009
the umno/bn strategy is being exposed by their commander in chief. why waste money to win elections you can't win? better use the money for "persuasion" on opposition wakil rakyats to cross over or become indepependent but bn-aligned. cheaper lah and more likely to get results ala perak.
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BN must contest in Penanti.
written by shamsul, April 19, 2009
written by shamsul, April 19, 2009
How else are the folks in Penanti going to get retarred roads,allocation for the masjid and surau's. We are talking about millions of ringgit being pumped in for development.Besides whats losing another seat anyway.After losing 4 ,Bn should be getting used to it.I am sure there are chineses schools and tamil schools that also could use some contributions.Go for it BN.
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written by KIASU, April 19, 2009
written by KIASU, April 19, 2009
Let BN contest in Malay majority Pananti, then if they lost they will blame Malay 'Ungrateful".
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Waste of public's fund?
written by 1vote, April 20, 2009
written by 1vote, April 20, 2009
Wau what a good reason but not the REAL reason.......come on la.....even though public's fund is wasted...such amount of moeny is relatively kuchi rat (small) as compared to the billions of ringgit swallowed by BN crocodiles!
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Don't get fooled again ! This is just a smoke screen
written by orang kampung, April 20, 2009
written by orang kampung, April 20, 2009
Getting all worked up over what PM Najib said to vent your anger is a waste of your time.
Please remember that PM Najib is one who thinks through his strategies; just look at how he executed his tactics to overthrow the PR gomen in Perak . Do not be fooled again over his latest announcement of not wanting BN to contest the Penanti by-election.
Is it possible that PM Najib is now laying down his basis of NOT WANTING TO HOLD a SNAP ELECTION in PERAK with the new excuse that it is a waste of tax-payer's monie$ and to focus on the economy?.
To all opposition strategists out there , please put on your thinking caps to analyse PM's Najib strategy and think of what tactics, contingent actions or counter-measures that needs to be put in place in case this is a smoke screen to cover up another hatchet job!!
Please remember that PM Najib is one who thinks through his strategies; just look at how he executed his tactics to overthrow the PR gomen in Perak . Do not be fooled again over his latest announcement of not wanting BN to contest the Penanti by-election.
Is it possible that PM Najib is now laying down his basis of NOT WANTING TO HOLD a SNAP ELECTION in PERAK with the new excuse that it is a waste of tax-payer's monie$ and to focus on the economy?.
To all opposition strategists out there , please put on your thinking caps to analyse PM's Najib strategy and think of what tactics, contingent actions or counter-measures that needs to be put in place in case this is a smoke screen to cover up another hatchet job!!
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Pulling out may just be the wises thing you can do now to avoid another humiliating defeat.