Malaysia Political Waves

Monday, May 11, 2009

Nizar The Perak Menteri Besar, So What?

The federal high court today ruled that Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin is the real mentri besar of Perak. Some said this is a pleasant surprise because many have expected that the court would rule in favour of Zambry.

I still sceptical about the independence of our judiciary system. I still not convinced just because of this particular verdict. In the previous few cases in relation to the Perak constitution crisis, the court ruling have been to BN's favoure. Today's ruling though is a set back to Zambry's administration but there is nothing to stop Zamry from removing Nizar in the shortest possible time. BN can just call for an emergency assembly sitting to table a motion of no-confidence to remove Nizar. The Ace is stil in Zambry's hand.

Nizar also said to be seeking an audience with the Sultan but the latter is not in the country. So, the situation is not to PR's advantange. There is no big deal in being declared as the legitimate owner of the state executive because PR simply don't have the majority in the state asembly.

PR should not be overjoyed and they should have thought of the strategies going forward, regardless of the court's verdict. These two days is very important to Nizar. Time is really short...

Friday, May 8, 2009

What Raja Nazrin Told Nizar & Ngeh?

Before the start of the royal speech by Raja Nazrin on the 7 th May State Asembly. His majesty asked Nizar and ousted senior exco Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham to approach him. They did their sembah and kissed the regent's hand.

While Raja Nazrin took care to speak to them away from the microphone, his advice, which sounded more like an admonishment, was audible over the public address system.

The Raja Muda told the duo "I don't want to get involved in this. I just want to give my speech, so respect my speech, when I am giving it. You understand that? If you want to work with me in future, you have to respect my speech. Understand?

"So go and tell that (to the Pakatan Rakyat state assemblymen who had stood together in front of the royal dais to take their seats)."

Nizar then told the PR state assemblymen to sit so that Raja Nazrin could deliver his opening address for the first meeting of the second session of the 12th state assembly.

I'm puzzle with what Raja Nazrin said to the duo. He said he did not want to involve in this, but didn't he realise that all these mess are because of Sultan Azlan Shah's refusal to dissolve the state assembly? Raja Nazrin shouldn't even said that he just want to deliver his speech and that it? That's sound weird, as if Perak's current situation has nothing to do with the ruler of the state. Tuanku, I'm totally lost!

By all mean, if the Sultan Azlan Shah think that only BN can bring prosperities to the silver state, be it. Then use whatever power vested in the ruler to boot PR out once and for all. Don't leave the problems dangling neither here nor there. The one suffered ultimately are the anak Perak.

I don't know how his majesty feels, but I feel very sorry for Perakians who live in the state of absolute chaos.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Utusan Main Api

Bangkitlah Melayu! Seperti biasa, Utusan memainkan sentimen perkauman lagi di muda hadapannya hari ini. Memang kita tahu, Utusan ada hak mutlak untuk memainkan isu perkauman . Kalau suratkhabar lain yang berbuat demikian, pastinya ia akan menerima surat amaran daripada KDN. Aneh sekali, di gambar muka hadapan juga, Najib sedang masak capati bersama beberapa wanita sikh.

Memang Melayu kena bangkit, bangkit untuk menentang ketuanan Umno, menentang mereka yang memainkan isu perkauman untuk kepentingan diri sendiri, terutamanya Umno dan kroninya.

Apa maksudnya "berhadapan dengan tuntutan kaum lain yang kini dilihat semakin keterlaluan". Apa itu keterlaluan? Adakah kaum lain meminta supaya jangan tolong melayu yang masih miskin? Adakah kaum lain tuntut masjid dirobohkan? Mana satu tuntutan kaum lain adalah bertujuan untuk melemahkan atau menindaskan orang melayu? Benda apa yang orang melayu telah hilang kepada kaum lain dan bagaimananya hilang?

Umno memang harapkan semua kaum tiada tuntutan. Lagi baik semua rakyat ikut apa jua arahan yang diberikan oleh Umno. Umno lebih suka kalau orang melayu tidak menuntut supaya orang melayu tidak akan maju dan insaf dengan agenda persendirian orang Umno. Saya rasa perjalanan Umno sudah hampir sampai hujung jalan. Ia tidak ada idea atau cara baru untuk menemajukan bangsa melayu. Najib akan menjadi PM yang terakhir daripada Umno.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Najib's New Cabinet Line-Up

Since Najib announced his new vision of "one Malaysia", I expect his new cabinet line-up more than just dropping a few under achievers and introducing a few new faces. To me, this new cabinet line up is nothing more than the old method in power allocation based on how much the component party "worth" to Umno (still Umno call the shot).

Look at the new cabinet line-up, we don't see that the appointment holder are best person for the job. It is merely the old BN model to make sure everybody in the component party is happy, rather than to meet the need of the nation. Why the important portfolios are always allocated to UMNO candidates? Are other races so incompetent to assume the Education, Finance, Home and International Trade portfolios? Is Hishammudin performed well as Education Minister until such that Najib has to give him the Home important portfolio of Home Minister? or is there other agenda that Najib has to make sure his cousin holding the Home Minister which is also controlling the police force and Immigration?

Umno wants to make Sabah happy, and therefore, four minister posts gone to Sabah. Is there such thing as to reward a political party with cabinet post? Isn't the suitability of the person is more important than anything else?

Apart from that, Najib new cabinet line-up is also formed under Mahathir's influence. Mukhriz, an absolute loser, except for him being fathered by Tun Dr Mahathir, what is the consideration that Najib make him the Deputy Minister for International Trade and Industry? Why is it in him, Mukhriz, the first term MP for this post? To me, even though KJ being committed practicing money politics in UMNO party election (by the way, who doesn't in Umno), I'm sure he has better brain and experience compared to Mukhriz. Of course, KJ should not be assigned portfolio which is related to national unity. He appeared to be 'happy' that at least his Pemuda Umno deputy, Razali Ibrahim is appointed as Youth and Sport Deputy Minister.

By the way, if KJ's exclusion in the cabinet line-up is due to his fault for money politic, Najib should also do the same to Ali Rustam, the Melaka Chief Minister who was barred from contesting the Umno Deputy President's post due to him committed fault in money politic.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Altantuya's murder case is far from 'closed'

The two cops, Azilah and Sirul were sentenced to death by the Shah Alam High Court for the cold blooded murder of Mongolian beauty Altantunya Shaarriibuu. The prosecutor believe that no other people involved in Altantuya's murder case. So, what's next will probably be the two cops to file an appeal to the court of appeal and federal court. That will be another lengthy hearing process. Hence, the case is far from "closed".

After the court conveyed their verdict, I as the ordinary folks still feeling something is missing (may be I watched too much TV series). I believe others too, have a nagging feeling on what was the two cops motive to commit this crime. The court did not address the motive in the murder, which had not been touched at all throughout the trial.

As per the rumour that has been in the air all this while, the two may have acted on instructions, as they would not resort to such action if they had not been instructed or because of something else. So who is the person behind this? Needless to say, this person must have the authority to allow the C4 explosive to be removed from the vault and instruct the immigration to delete Altantuya's entry records.

If there is in fact an upper hand involvement in this case, I'm skeptical that justice will be brought to the 2 cops (they are just the killing machine). This key person will do everything to save the the man who worked for him. Therefore, even if the death sentence remains after the appeal, the cops can still escape the gallows. For a simple reason, if this key person has the power to instruct the change in immigration records, what is so difficult to give these two cops new identities after the 'execution'. After all, hardly anybody recognised their faces (except for those in the court) as their faces are well covered all the time. This is how things can happen.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Tidak boleh sentuh isu Altantuya

The Perak police has put in an additional condition for those who wants to apply for permit to hold rally or ceramah for the Bukit Gantang by election campaign, that is "Do not touch on Altantuya's issue". As reported today by merdekareview.com.

I think in Malaysia, we like to hear and talk about the issue. There is the only a few of them who hates the issue and always avoid the issue.

I feel that the new clause not only absurd, it is againts the law. The clause seems to cater to someone's need at the expense of "freedom of speech". The case is no secret and why are the speakers can not talk about it?

There is no further written clarification on what constitute "isu Altantuya" In order to comply with the "new ruling", the ceramah speakers should not to mention Altantuya but they can say mongolian women, C4 explosive, Najib's alledge love affairs, cold blooded murder, Razak Baginda, Sirul, Azilah...

Our top guy has started to flex his muscle...Hence, more strange ruling will come. This is what we call "reform".

Monday, March 30, 2009

Agenda Daily Memalukan Media Internet

Tingkah laku Agenda Daily ini memang memalukan media internet. Saya rasa penulis Agendaily ini kurang berfikiran logik yang amat diperlu sehingga “Kenapa Nizar isytihar pekerjaannya hanya ADUN bukan MB dalam borang pencalonan” dijadikan berita. Kalau nak align sama UMNO, buatlah laporan yang bijak sikit!

Kalau Nizar isytiharkan perkejaannya sebagai seorang MB, nanti orang UMNO pula akan mengambil kesempatan membuat bantahan atas alasan “fakta palsu" yang deberikan oleh Nizar. Jadi, menyebabkan Nizar ini tak layak dan BN menang!

Perangkap yang bertahap rendah.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Police! Please help us

The crime rate is on the rise especially during the bad time. The robbers are more daring nowadays. I hope everyone will be extra careful and alert wherever you are because our police force is unable to stop the crime. Good luck to all of us!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Internet Media Barred From Umno Party Election

I feel very sick when I read about the "not so friendly" internet media are barring from coverring the Umno AGM. Is this one of the step taken by Umno to reform? What message is Umno trying to send? Is it now that Umno can not even accomodate different opinions or critism.

As someone who consume the internet media on a daily basis, no news from internet media doesn't make me believe 100% in the news reporting from printed media. That is simply becuase we analyse and think . For example, we will only take 30% at most, for the political news reported by Utusan Malaysia.

The conclusion is, as long is Umno is in power, they will not act fair. There is no level playground in Umno's context. They want you to hear what they think you should hear, see what you should see.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Umno Party Election

If everything goes in accordance with schedule and plan, Najib Razak will be Malaysia's next PM after the Umno party election which started today. He was reported to call for "massive change" in the ruling party as it heads for critical leadership polls this week. It is no brainer to understand the purpose of the call for reform call since Umno lost a fair bit of Malay's support in the 2008 political Tsunami.

For Najib, it will be critical for him not to make anymore mistake as he has enough baggage on the various scandals that alleged involving him. But can he as someone who is associated with so many scandals convincing enough to push for a reform? Apart from that, there are many challenges ahead waiting for him such as economy problem, corruption, race integration and many more.

We will also wonder what approach will Najib adopted in addressing the issues. We already seen how he snatched power from the PR ruled Perak, he ordered the suspension of the opposition publication of Harakah and Suara Keadilan and what else...

I'm not too optimistic that he will take things the mild approach as Abdullah Ahmad Badawi did. Instead, he might use iron fist approach to ensure he remain in control. So, MCA, Gerakan, MCA and gang have to be prepared...