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By Debra Chong
IPOH, May 3 - The Pakatan Rakyat (PR) today accused the police and the Perak state secretary of partisanship ahead of the May 7 state assembly sitting, even as the mentri besar slipped into damage control mode in the fallout from an earlier decision to restrict media coverage.
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim noted that the state secretary had “seemingly taken over the duties” of the speaker, including deciding which media organisations were allowed to enter the assembly.
But even as Anwar was speaking here at a joint press conference together with PAS president Datuk Seri Hadi Awang and the DAP’s Lim Kit Siang, Perak mentri besar Datuk Zambry Abd Kadir announced he had rescinded the restrictions in a posting on his blog.
Zambry claimed to have had no hand in the decision to restrict the number of media organisations covering the state assembly, but he suggested it was made because of space constraints.
“In the name of press freedom I have asked the information department to allow all mainstream media representatives to cover (the assembly). This includes the new media, including our blogger friends,” the Perak MB wrote.
Last week, the Perak Information Department issued a circular listing down which media organisations were allowed to send their reporters and cameramen to cover the state assembly sitting, leaving out a number of newspapers and also the online media.
The decision to restrict the number of media organisations has drawn a major outcry and has damaged Zambry’s attempts to win backing for his government.
The DAP’s Lim, speaking at the press conference here, said: “I think it is clear these people have no respect for the media.”
He accused Zambry of having something to hide and “for turning the assembly into a security prison.”
Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin, who still maintains he is the mentri besar, was also present at today’s press conference, told reporters he had received a request from the police to attend a special briefing tomorrow.
He noted it was the first time the police had ever organised such a briefing.
Nizar said all PR lawmakers would boycott the briefing.
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written by Lingam, May 03, 2009
written by Lingam, May 03, 2009
Shame on you Thambi. Your first appearance and you tried to shut out the free press. It shows your power grab is so shameful that you are afraid of the free press. Maybe you should switch off the light and hold the assembly in the stillness of the night behind closed doors.
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written by nawawimohamad, May 03, 2009
written by nawawimohamad, May 03, 2009
UMNO is so desperate and has no dignity at all in manipulating the Perak debacle. The civil servants, the police and courts are all cohorts in the matter as most of them are either members or staunch UMNO supporters. But what do they get? They are overzealous for nothing tangible. As usual, they get nothing, it is only the top echelons who will get all the benefits. These people are willing slaves with so many things to lose. They won't get a penny, nor promotion, they will be cursed, they will be the ones who betrayed the Malays, they will not even be spared by the BN government and they will not be given any special treatment by the UMNO leaders. They are being used. Their actions are so stupid and beyond comprehension.
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written by SL Chan, May 03, 2009
written by SL Chan, May 03, 2009
zamri...enough of all the kelentong stories and fact twisting....rakyat is getting fedup and wanted to puke!!! rakyat are not stupid!!! keep all the crap to yourself and your masters!!!
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written by stupid, May 03, 2009
written by stupid, May 03, 2009
1. Zambry is the BIGGEST bullshitter around. Come on. Who would believe this line of space constraint.
2. The state secretary is overstepping his bound. He is guilty of abusing his power. He should be sacked.And no pension for him.
3. How can the police hold a special briefing on state assembly. This is ridiculous. This is not a matter for the police.
All these show that something is not right in the land of not so silver.
2. The state secretary is overstepping his bound. He is guilty of abusing his power. He should be sacked.And no pension for him.
3. How can the police hold a special briefing on state assembly. This is ridiculous. This is not a matter for the police.
All these show that something is not right in the land of not so silver.
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written by akee, May 03, 2009
written by akee, May 03, 2009
as usual, he will need a 9th Lie to cover this 8th Lie soon enough.
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written by POSITIVE THINKER, May 03, 2009
written by POSITIVE THINKER, May 03, 2009
greg , who do you think should bear the blame? The Info Department of Perak? Who do you think this officer is ? He dare to issue such directive? I think you should go back to school for good!!!!!!!
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written by Disgusted, May 03, 2009
written by Disgusted, May 03, 2009
Another truly stupid one line statement - "space constraint"
We should keep a yearly record for such brainless bloopers and see which comes out tops.
Botak won last year's ward with - "ISA for her own safety"
We should keep a yearly record for such brainless bloopers and see which comes out tops.
Botak won last year's ward with - "ISA for her own safety"
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written by Aries, May 03, 2009
written by Aries, May 03, 2009
ALL VOTERS STAND UP AND BE COUNTED
Let those of us, who see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil and think no evil, tell those who are attempting to HIDE THE TRUTHS from us , the voters and the tax payers, that we are not interested in their dirty plots, evil schemings and stupid political mind games.
Enough of denying us our rights and liberties. Enough of garbage. Enough of using public machineries and amenities and the uniformed units ( who are supposed to guard and protect the rakyat from all forms of threats and dangers or nuisance and not to inhibit nor hinder their rightful movements ) unilaterally and wittingly for their own selfish and hidden agendas.
Enough of abusing and plundering of national coffers for self-serving and corrupted purpose and intent.
What we wish for is straight forward and honest handling of public affairs and matters.
Let all right thinking voters stand up and be counted!
Let those of us, who see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil and think no evil, tell those who are attempting to HIDE THE TRUTHS from us , the voters and the tax payers, that we are not interested in their dirty plots, evil schemings and stupid political mind games.
Enough of denying us our rights and liberties. Enough of garbage. Enough of using public machineries and amenities and the uniformed units ( who are supposed to guard and protect the rakyat from all forms of threats and dangers or nuisance and not to inhibit nor hinder their rightful movements ) unilaterally and wittingly for their own selfish and hidden agendas.
Enough of abusing and plundering of national coffers for self-serving and corrupted purpose and intent.
What we wish for is straight forward and honest handling of public affairs and matters.
Let all right thinking voters stand up and be counted!
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written by xt, May 03, 2009
written by xt, May 03, 2009
"In the name of press freedom..." hahahahahhahaha! you rob something, then give it back and call yourself a hero? Hahahahahhaahaha.....
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written by sam, May 03, 2009
written by sam, May 03, 2009
As it now stands, who exactly is the legitimate Mentri Besar of Perak?
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written by susie, May 03, 2009
written by susie, May 03, 2009
only guilty people behave in this haphazard manner. Because got so many things to hide. One lie to cover another. One action to cover another action until look like dead end and no escape. When are you going to do the honorable thing Zambri. Resign la and surrender the usurped MB position to the rightful people's choice. Why want to take on this job that will haunt and ridicule you and family for life? There is nothing to gain but shame in your present position
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written by johnthambi, May 03, 2009
written by johnthambi, May 03, 2009
It's a dark day in the history of Malaysian politics. Looks like the power grab is so sinister that many things done cannot see the light of day. It's darkness once again ....so sad!
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written by absent2, May 03, 2009
written by absent2, May 03, 2009
A friend and commentator recently asked that joker thief and Pangkor Pirate to read ‘The Art of War’, but in my opinion, no point putting this suggestion to him because he just finished reading my yet to be published book entitled ‘The Art of Thieving’.
This yet to be printed book have taught him many unproven methods of being a dishonest thief because I ‘lost’ the draft copy while it was waiting to be printed at the publisher’s office only the last couple of days. No price for guessing the right answer who the thief was!
Other than teaching how to steal (the professional work of a thief), there is a detailed chapter entitled ‘How to lie to make a living through thieving’. It is an interesting chapter (you have to read it in it’s original text to really understand it, trust me), but that thief just could not understand what this author tries to put it into words and then explaining in simple ‘layman’s language’. Unfortunately, and very luckily, I wrote that all in Chinese and he just couldn’t understand it 100% and couldn’t have it translated into his language of the pirates soon enough. I guess he is just too desperate to put into practice without knowing what the actual meaning of that particular chapter. And from that instance, this thief and pirate have made himself a fool, a joker, a prankster, a lair, and whatever name and or names you have for this guy.
In fact, I was thinking of writing another book entitled ‘The Pirates of Pangkor Bay’ but after having second thoughts, hey! I should team up with Jack Neoh to produce a comedy of the same title and that one day, will be nominated for the ‘Best Comedy Of Malaysia’! and both Jack and me will be instant millionaires and celebrities. The film will be premiered all over the world, especially in all major cities this coming 7th May 2009. So stay tuned.
This yet to be printed book have taught him many unproven methods of being a dishonest thief because I ‘lost’ the draft copy while it was waiting to be printed at the publisher’s office only the last couple of days. No price for guessing the right answer who the thief was!
Other than teaching how to steal (the professional work of a thief), there is a detailed chapter entitled ‘How to lie to make a living through thieving’. It is an interesting chapter (you have to read it in it’s original text to really understand it, trust me), but that thief just could not understand what this author tries to put it into words and then explaining in simple ‘layman’s language’. Unfortunately, and very luckily, I wrote that all in Chinese and he just couldn’t understand it 100% and couldn’t have it translated into his language of the pirates soon enough. I guess he is just too desperate to put into practice without knowing what the actual meaning of that particular chapter. And from that instance, this thief and pirate have made himself a fool, a joker, a prankster, a lair, and whatever name and or names you have for this guy.
In fact, I was thinking of writing another book entitled ‘The Pirates of Pangkor Bay’ but after having second thoughts, hey! I should team up with Jack Neoh to produce a comedy of the same title and that one day, will be nominated for the ‘Best Comedy Of Malaysia’! and both Jack and me will be instant millionaires and celebrities. The film will be premiered all over the world, especially in all major cities this coming 7th May 2009. So stay tuned.
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written by presleypan, May 03, 2009
written by presleypan, May 03, 2009
How much time and effort and court cases are wasted in this double MB drama ?
How long does Perak / Malaysia want to continue to be the laughing stock of the world ?
Is UN going to step into this ?
Best solution should be a re-election and let the Perak residents to have democracy on their hands. This will also stop the immoral frogs jumping and buying of state representatives.
How long does Perak / Malaysia want to continue to be the laughing stock of the world ?
Is UN going to step into this ?
Best solution should be a re-election and let the Perak residents to have democracy on their hands. This will also stop the immoral frogs jumping and buying of state representatives.
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written by Dominic Tan, May 03, 2009
written by Dominic Tan, May 03, 2009
In answer to presleypan, "Is the UN going to step into this?"
Why should they, when it is Malaysians that allow this to happen.
Why should they, when it is Malaysians that allow this to happen.
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written by Katirvoli, May 04, 2009
written by Katirvoli, May 04, 2009
Sad to see police being abused for wrong purposes - to legalise illegal power grab and dictating to legislators procedures to attend meeting. What a joke - any thing boleh in boleh land.
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written by maido, May 04, 2009
written by maido, May 04, 2009
The alternate and new media power made this possible. Not only that, it is undestood that now Zambry has his own blog. So Zambry has now become part of the new media. If you can't defeat them, join them !
http://maidoali.wordpress.com
http://maidoali.wordpress.com
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written by Yoon, May 04, 2009
written by Yoon, May 04, 2009
WHY must Zambry go to court to determine he is the MB? Let the Perakians determine WHO should be the MB by a fresh Election. ONLY LOOSERS ARE AFRAID TO COMPETE.
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written by Gautama, May 04, 2009
written by Gautama, May 04, 2009
When the Police see fit to intrude into the domain of the Legislative (holding a special briefing which even assemblypersons have to attend?), then democracy is being murdered!
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written by Sam, May 04, 2009
written by Sam, May 04, 2009
Yes, boycott the police briefing. They have no business to interfere in the State Assembly affairs. It seems the police and the state secretary have taken over the assembly. Maybe the Perak police chief or the state secretary sit as speaker on May 7.
See the havoc that can be created if the palace is not neutral.
See the havoc that can be created if the palace is not neutral.
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written by X-B.End, May 04, 2009
written by X-B.End, May 04, 2009
He who suggests restriction & banning on certain media coverage (incld M'siaInsider) today declare he promotes freedom of press.............? Real retard Pangkor Pele or just plain StOpId.
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written by Bravo, May 04, 2009
written by Bravo, May 04, 2009
The Assembly has turned into a circus.
First, they appointed a Gerakan man as adviser from Back Door.
Now they want a non-DUN member and MIC man to be Speaker, also from Back Door.
Worst, the secretary now act like a Speaker. They deserve an Oscar Prize for worst show on earth.
Is this the kind of leadership we can rely on? My foot.
First, they appointed a Gerakan man as adviser from Back Door.
Now they want a non-DUN member and MIC man to be Speaker, also from Back Door.
Worst, the secretary now act like a Speaker. They deserve an Oscar Prize for worst show on earth.
Is this the kind of leadership we can rely on? My foot.
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written by stupid, May 04, 2009
written by stupid, May 04, 2009
Perak Information Department. Hey! This is Rais Yatim's ministry. So, Now Rais Yatim is involved in Perak.
This is abuse of govt power.
This is abuse of govt power.
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written by Alex, May 04, 2009
written by Alex, May 04, 2009
LGE and Zombie's bans are quite different from each other... LGE bans the MSM cronies from spreading lies, while Zombie bans alternate media from spreading the truth.
That said, media bans are not good - let them report whatever they like, but in the end we people are wise enough to judge which is real, and which is bullshit!
That said, media bans are not good - let them report whatever they like, but in the end we people are wise enough to judge which is real, and which is bullshit!
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written by tony, May 04, 2009
written by tony, May 04, 2009
so all these talks of one malaysia,is jst a slogan,,if ou pm is sincere,,and want to work for the rakyat,,the first thing he must do is to dissolved the perak,,and go for a election again,,no point in walking the street of petaling jaya,,and going to the lrt,,jsut a eyes wash,, remember the same thing our x pm done,,adullah,,he did the same ,,so it is jsut a show for the rakyat,,but the rakyat nowaday is not so stupid,,anymore,,to be felling for such a trick,,jsut talk every day bout one malaysia,,all bulllshit,,
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written by Whatsay u?, May 04, 2009
written by Whatsay u?, May 04, 2009
Lousy Liar, Worse than Syed Ham-ed.
What a stupid excuse! This Thambi guy really find a good reason for barring other media organisation when the pressure gets hot that he blame space constraints. Why are the Police involved? Don't take care of crimes happening everywhere & intereferring with politics. BN is dead & scared!
What a stupid excuse! This Thambi guy really find a good reason for barring other media organisation when the pressure gets hot that he blame space constraints. Why are the Police involved? Don't take care of crimes happening everywhere & intereferring with politics. BN is dead & scared!
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written by Mat Bodek, May 04, 2009
written by Mat Bodek, May 04, 2009
GOD is above ALL!
Almighty ALLAH will punish ALL ummmNO Corrupts... soon!!!
Almighty ALLAH will punish ALL ummmNO Corrupts... soon!!!
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written by Alice, May 04, 2009
written by Alice, May 04, 2009
"Space constraint" as an excuse to muzzle freedom of information? Wow, first we have an illegal Menteri Besar. Now we have an idiotic illegal Menteri Besar. If we can't expunge him now, we certainly will in the next election.
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written by longjaafar, May 04, 2009
written by longjaafar, May 04, 2009
It's funny, because when Karapal Singh was assaulted by UMNO youths recently, the police said that they are not responsible for the security of parliament. Now it seems that they are the ones that are taking an over active role in Perak.
That is why, whenever I read about the police asking for cooperation from the public to fight crime and all that, do they realise that it is them that is not cooperating with the public, by being unprofessional, partial and political in their stance. For the IGP, my message to him would be: Just because the govt decided to extend your contract, it does not mean that you must be subservient to the party. Carry yourself with more dignity and think of the country rather than your own career. After all, you will not starve, even if they do not extend your services; you have your pension.
That is why, whenever I read about the police asking for cooperation from the public to fight crime and all that, do they realise that it is them that is not cooperating with the public, by being unprofessional, partial and political in their stance. For the IGP, my message to him would be: Just because the govt decided to extend your contract, it does not mean that you must be subservient to the party. Carry yourself with more dignity and think of the country rather than your own career. After all, you will not starve, even if they do not extend your services; you have your pension.
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written by nasihatorangtua, May 04, 2009
written by nasihatorangtua, May 04, 2009
Looking at reaction of zombie, really give a good laugh.
He is still very green or not up to level. Conflict statements given, sometimes seems to against the flow direction of leadership. Whatever he did, reflect very much of his childish ego.
Just wonder how Perak going to be, if he manage things from behind the curtain of palace.
Don't think this will happen because Perakian and the legals are not stupid.
Without any history or proven track records as compared to DSNizar, with only words of assurance, no one will buy it. Conclusion, still not your time yet. Don't sell fish and be giddy. Allow other who are capable to bring Perak to better height.
He is still very green or not up to level. Conflict statements given, sometimes seems to against the flow direction of leadership. Whatever he did, reflect very much of his childish ego.
Just wonder how Perak going to be, if he manage things from behind the curtain of palace.
Don't think this will happen because Perakian and the legals are not stupid.
Without any history or proven track records as compared to DSNizar, with only words of assurance, no one will buy it. Conclusion, still not your time yet. Don't sell fish and be giddy. Allow other who are capable to bring Perak to better height.
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written by anak malaysia, May 04, 2009
written by anak malaysia, May 04, 2009
Oooii!!! Enough of these stupid dramas and bullshits man! Najib, if you realy want to proof your leadership in 100 days like Obama and win the people's heart, this is one sure thing you must do. Call for Perak state election and win a fresh mandate. If Zambry is so good, he surely prevail and come back as MB. If he looses, then he don't deserve it. But, ultimately BN and most importantly, you will win over all Malaysian as the best PM yet! Just one gesture, maybe a rare opportunity to kill so many birds (especially PR birds).
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written by Airline Observer, May 04, 2009
For Nizar, it's MB = Mentri Besar
For Zambry, it's MB= Monyet Besar.
Many people now think Zambry behaves like some stupid Monkey that just bullsh*ts with the things he says , and the people simply do not trust him. Just look at the blogs messages, they think he is saying one lie after another. He thinks he can fool the Rakyat, but he can't.
So, who but an idiot will believe his so-called "explanation" in limiting the media to those BN-friendly ones which only spreads BN propaganda ?
Did Zambry blame space constraints? Maybe his perceived lack of intelligence is due to "space constraints" in his head , but there's certainly no space constraints in the Perak Assembly !
Is this is Najib's so-called "1Malaysia" in action? ....So, it's 1Malaysia where BN try to curtail media freedom and freedom of information, is it?? He must be so " proud" of his BN cadres in Perak for trying to muffle the media and limiting freedom of press reporting....yet again behaving more like cowards and bullies than as leaders.
Is it any wonder BN is losing votes in droves?
written by Airline Observer, May 04, 2009
For Nizar, it's MB = Mentri Besar
For Zambry, it's MB= Monyet Besar.
Many people now think Zambry behaves like some stupid Monkey that just bullsh*ts with the things he says , and the people simply do not trust him. Just look at the blogs messages, they think he is saying one lie after another. He thinks he can fool the Rakyat, but he can't.
So, who but an idiot will believe his so-called "explanation" in limiting the media to those BN-friendly ones which only spreads BN propaganda ?
Did Zambry blame space constraints? Maybe his perceived lack of intelligence is due to "space constraints" in his head , but there's certainly no space constraints in the Perak Assembly !
Is this is Najib's so-called "1Malaysia" in action? ....So, it's 1Malaysia where BN try to curtail media freedom and freedom of information, is it?? He must be so " proud" of his BN cadres in Perak for trying to muffle the media and limiting freedom of press reporting....yet again behaving more like cowards and bullies than as leaders.
Is it any wonder BN is losing votes in droves?
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