ISA SAMAD DELIVERS THE VICTORY IN SMILE, STYLE AND NUMBERS

Tan Sri Isa Hj Abdul Samad wins the Bagan Pinang state assembly election as expected by many. And he didn’t need to throw punches because Isa Samad is a familiar face and figure in Bagan Pinang whom people loved to have as their representative.

It is said that Isa went to one of this opposition’s supposedly stronghold, stood up and asked the people there why can’t or won’t they chose him as their rep. “I would try my very best to do everything I could (in my power) if I am elected. That i can promise you. But if you want me to be 10 inches taller, that I simply can’t help it. God has made me what I am now. There is simply no way around it”. To this, the crowd replied with laughters and smiles. Isa then added, “as you all know, my wife passes away 3 years ago. I am alone now. So I have ample and lots of time to contribute and do goods for you, the people”. And with smiles and few tears seen among the crowds, no one can deny that what Isa said is absolutely right and spot on.

A legend is to some. A friend is to many. Tan Sri Isa Samad is the right choice for the people in Bagan Pinang as he is "the people" who has been with the people and do loads of things for the people. He may had flaws in the past, now and then, but tell me who doesn’t?

The ‘LITTLE HEAVYWEIGHT’ as he is known among friends, did it for his beloved party UMNO and BN (Barisan Nasional) not just in style but more importantly so, in numbers. He garnered 8013 votes against Zulkefly Mohamad from PAS who managed to get 2578 votes. As the numbers of voters (and the percentages) who turned up to cast their votes were the same as the previous election, what happened then was somewhat unbelievable to the eyes and thoughts of many Pakatan Rakyat forecasters. Not just that Isa managed to gain the biggest of majorities surpassing even the 2004 election (2004/4411 majority and 2009/2333 majority) but also managed to win all the 4 Indian dominated areas which Pakatan Rakyat thought they would had them for free.

Pakatan Rakyat experts such as member of Parliament, Khalid Samad, who believes that the 20% Indians in Bagan Pinang would vote for the opposition (as payback to what happened on 30th August 2009 where 50 protestors marched from the state mosque in Shah Alam to the State Secretariat with a severed cow head, to protest the relocation of the 150-year-old Hindu temple from Section 19 in Selangor) now have to reconsider his thinking and analysis, and what to put next into his mouth now that he has to eat his own words. If there is anyone for the Indians to blame for that 30th August fiasco, it can only be the Selangor State Government and Pakatan Rakyat. Why put blame on someone else? And what the heck has Bagan Pinang got to do with Selangor?

There is no magic. Not even a miracle happened there in Bagan Pinang. It is just that people are no longer stupid to know what value and matter most to them. The people in Bagan Pinang and Malaysia (If I may add) are tired of the same old stories, ideologies and dirty tactics, prelude and stuffed into their heads by the Pakatan Rakyat. Stories, talks and shits won’t feed the people’s bellies, not anymore. Won’t be paying their bills. And certainly won’t be promising any ‘syurga’ (heaven). And what in the name of god have the ‘30th August Shah Alam’ incident and the ‘S.Kugan’s case’ fairytale got anything to do with the welfare and wellbeing of people in Bagan Pinang? Yet, no joke. These were the main issues brought up by Pakatan Rakyat in Bagan Pinang thinking that Malaysians were still naïve and hungry for sensational rather than rational. How would and could the Bagan Pinang’s people (and us for this matter) trust such leaders and party if the concerns are more for their political ambition rather than for the needs of the people?

UMNO POSTPONE ITS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MARCH NEXT YEAR

In a sudden but somewhat expected event of circumstances, the highest decision making body of the political party UMNO, has decided to postpone their General and Election assembly which was scheduled for December this year to March next year.

The decision was made earlier today in a special convening of UMNO Supreme Council meeting which according to a source, was to discuss the only and most priority and concerning subject of ‘Power Transition’ for the presidency post of UMNO. Although none of the crude details about the meeting were made public, it is believed the deliberations within the meeting were mostly about Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak taking over of UMNO and the process to strengthen and unite all sides in UMNO during that concerning period.

To some prominent UMNO supreme members and the most vocal in against the 2010 transitions, the postponement of the UMNO assembly to March next year, is a victory not just for a personal political principle and power, but more so for UMNO in re-branding era after the Barisan Nasional (BN) poorest showing in the 12^th General Election. Their constant insertion and persuasion have made UMNO more liberate in the eyes of many and made history of sorts too.

Many may have believed that this is the end to all speculations and the accrued dateline of March 2009 is just a mere process of getting Najib into place and to allow Pak Lah ( PM Abdullah ) to stamp the usual respected and dignified practise of handing over the baton with a smile. But the truth is, much still depend on this upcoming unchanged event of UMNO Divisional meeting between October 9 and November 9.

They are too many perspectives and views now at the grassroots level since this latest announcement by Pak Lah and UMNO Supreme Council. There are many that don’t quite understand the logic behinds the postponement of the General Assembly. Some of them even argue the sensibility of promoting unity for UMNO when the longer the period of getting the Election or Assembly done, the bigger the speculations and games would surround them.

Transition or not, 2010 or not, UMNO grassroots leaders want affirmation and confirmation. They want to know whether Pak Lah is going to hand over to Najib or not. And they want to know when. These two subjects would put their questions over the postponement date of UMNO General Assembly, to rest. And subsequently, bring the much needed unity back into UMNO.

The postponement of UMNO General Assembly is a landmark and a beginning to something that should already end long ago. It’s a signal of something is about to come that has to do with Pak Lah and his deputy Najib. It’s a welcoming step to those who understand the play that coy behind the curtain before it falls when the show starts. But it’s a show that will yet again change if the audience (UMNO 191 Divisions) decides to stick to the old script and watch the old Broadway instead.

According to a source, an announcement will be made by Pak Lah in near time but not later than November 9. And this has to be none other than the issue of Power Transition. But the whole thing is without doubt, is in the hand of Pak Lah. Not one power within the UMNO Supreme Council can take away the mandate given to an elected UMNO President. They can suggest and talk as much as they want to the boss, but to get to the grill, they still have to purchase the meat at the election-mart which is the UMNO General Assembly.

The postponement is a clear fact that something big is on its way before March 2009 and the indication is due to come from the man himself before November 9.

More to come…

ABDULLAH AHMAD BADAWI POWER TRANSITION THAT MAY NOT HOLD THE POWER TO LAST IT LONG

After weeks of sabbatical leave, Malaysia political atmosphere, landscape and games are still very much the same since my last writing. Although none is bigger then the Anwar Ibrahim and his so-called prelude and pre-attempt, big-talked saga of a then, failed taking over of the government; the current political and power citations and intimidations within the largest political party in Malaysia, UMNO is the HOTTEST TALK and one that is most eagerly awaited outcome that behold and beneath the thoughts of almost all Malaysians. And it is none other than the revisiting of the subject ‘power transition’ that had been agreed upon earlier between the ‘numero uno’ not so-beloved Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his deputy Najib Tun Razak. The decision that now has been challenged by all sorts of reasons by members of UMNO highest ranked decision making committee, which is the Majlis Tertinggi or UMNO Supreme Council.

The transition idea which had been formulated by both Abdullah and Najib ages ago, now seems to be made just days earlier and such is very much subjected to some scrutinise and changes.

While Anwar Ibrahim and his broking of lies may have played a role in getting Abdullah again on the hot pan, the sentiments and the indirect cynical jesters made by some of the ruling Barisan Nasional’s component members,  plus Tun Mahathir’s constance disgust of Abdullah persona and administration,  and the urgent needs of many Malays individuals and Organizations for a better and capable leader to lead Malaysia, and too the economic fundamental standing of Malaysia which kept Malaysians guessing and foreigners running, were of the biggest factors in keeping the pan still burning as well.

But the turning point or point of no return for some of the voiced dissatisfaction over the ‘UMNO transition plan’ came in after the sudden volcanic aftermath of uncensored and unstoppable crystal clear statement made by the now seemingly guardian of UMNO, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. It was then widely reported that some key and prominent UMNO supreme council members had requested for the transition to be made happened as soon as possible; begging, urging and rationalising Abdullah with reasons ranging from the despair Anwar Ibrahim, BN’s unity, UMNO solidarity to even the upcoming 13^th National Election. And for every reason the reply given by Abdullah was still the same. And for whatever the purpose and power of a Majlis Tertinggi or a Supreme Council before and thereafter, to enact such a reasonable proposal in such a desperate and needed time, looks anything but happening and most probably would better be done through other means and channels.

But the means are only there IF Najib is to say YES. While it took Tun Mahathir to start the ball rolling and Muhyiddin and his Johoreans cronies to flush it to the public and to 3.2 mils UMNO members; the key is without doubt, Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak. But only if he is brave enough to say YES.

To undo the already agreed ‘Transition of power’ is now left to the only available and rightly channel, which is the upcoming UMNO general election. And sensing the same, Abdullah now is hurrying himself catching up to some state’s division leaders. He has been making himself ‘the people president’ once again with recent visits and opening fasts in Perak and Selangor. And more is sure to come.

One thing for sure, the games played over this transition issue by Abdullah, Najib, some very strong and key UMNO highest ranking members, and political accomplishes or brokers; are more than what meet the eyes. Meetings and brokering are happening at almost every corner and turn each day.

The chances are, coming this UMNO Election; Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will still be the president of UMNO and Prime Minister of Malaysia. But most probably the transition will happen earlier than the propose 2010 after all.

More to come.

NORAINI AHMAD TIDAK AKAN PERTAHANKAN JAWATAN DALAM UMNO

Datuk Noraini Ahmad yang tidak akan mempertahankan jawatan Ketua Puteri UMNO pada pemilihan parti Disember ini, enggan menamakan sesiapa untuk menggantikan tempatnya. ''Saya tidak mahu menamakan sesiapa bagi jawatan itu serta mempengaruhi ahli-ahli mengenai pengganti saya. Biarkan mereka tentukan sendiri," katanya. Noraini yang juga merupakan Timbalan Menteri Sumber Manusia bakal melepaskan jawatan itu kerana telah melepasi had umur 40 tahun. Beliau berkata, ahli Puteri UMNO bebas memilih ketua baru mereka sama ada secara lantikan atau pertandingan pada perhimpunan agung parti itu nanti. ''Bagaimanapun, pemilihan secara pelantikan adalah cara yang paling ideal untuk dilaksanakan. ''Walaupun seseorang itu boleh bertanding apabila mendapat dua pencalonan, cara yang paling baik bagi mengisi jawatan itu adalah melalui lantikan,'' katanya. Menurutnya, ramai ahli pergerakan itu berkelayakan memimpin pergerakan tersebut, sementara ahli-ahli Puteri pula telah cukup matang untuk memilih calon terbaik untuk mewakili mereka. Bagaimanapun, ujarnya, sesiapa yang berminat bertanding jawatan itu haruslah sentiasa mengutamakan parti serta 'memberi balik' kepada masyarakat selaras dengan fokus perjuangan pergerakan tersebut. (sumber)


Saya melihat langkah Datuk Noraini Ahmad untuk tidak mempertahankan jawatan selaku Ketua Pergerakan Puteri adalah suatu tindakan yang bijak demi memberi IDEALOGI contoh kepada pucuk pimpinan UMNO yang lain supaya melaksanakan perubahan sepertimana tuntutan kebanyakan ahli UMNO demi perpaduan dan kekuatan parti. Tindakan beliau itu akan memberi ruang untuk DEMOKRASI bertapak semula di dalam UMNO. Cuma persoalannya kini, kemanakah arah tuju Noraini Ahmad di dalam UMNO berakhirnya nanti pemilihan UMNO Disember ini. Kerana ruang bagi bekas-bekas pemimpin Puteri UMNO untuk bersaing terutamanya dengan Wanita UMNO bagi sebarang jawatan tertinggi UMNO, adalah jelas amat sukar. Kecuali Azalina Othman yang sentiasa beruntungkan sokongan orang-orang tertentu, nama Noraini Ahmad mungkin akan berkubur di dalam UMNO untuk selamanya.

I WONT OVERSTAY AS PM, SAYS ABDULLAH

Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says he has no intention of overstaying as Prime Minister but wants to put all things in order before retiring. Abdullah, the Umno president and Barisan Nasional chairman, wants to put the party and ruling coalition on a stronger footing first. “I will retire one day. I will not stay any longer than I should. But there are things I would like to do now. Of course, I cannot leave at a time when the party is in this condition,” he said when asked if he had a succession plan in mind after naming Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak as his successor. Abdullah said he had no intention of remaining as Prime Minister “for years”, adding: “Datuk Seri Najib understands more than you can understand it.”

This is so much so SUBJECTIVE. It was a kind like a reasonable warm gesture put up for the Rakyat but sadly, not CONVINCING enough to calm and bring serenity back to the ever-so-green peaceful fields of Rakyat's thoughts, which have turned into a wild forest hardened by screens of mighty Oak trees thickening themselves from anything that sounds TOO GOOD, TOO EASY, TOO SWEET TO BE TRUE AND TOO SUBJECTIVE for a direct and realistic answer.

The very word ‘OVERSTAYING’ itself has its own interpretation (as a whole) and definition (as a take). The foremost conclusion to this timely gesture made by PM Abdullah was, of the simplest saying (and meaning) of “I AM STAYING PUT AND NOT GOING ANYWHERE” and “I DON’T CARE OTHER THAN OF MY OWNSELF”. The very two essences that don’t fit at all into the wishes of majority of the Rakyat. But, kudos to Abdullah in making the efforts to bring a sort of peace packaging both to the Rakyat and his deputy Najib Tun Razak (just in case he needs one to convince himself) by telling his deputy of his coming time of taking over the top seat. By making such statement, it too shows that he definitely knew what was going on (but still pretending to be somewhat blind) and acknowledged the millions faces of UNHAPPY MALAYSIAN that wanted him to go. EVEN SO, hes still stood tall and kept feeding us with his INFAMOUS VERSE of the so-called UNFINISHED NATIONAL AGENDAS, which were trusted to him by the RAKYAT, decided then by the RAKYAT, for the comfort of the RAKYAT; and yet he CLEARLY AGAINST the RAKYAT when the obvious calls were for him to STEP DOWN. So when PM Abdullah said he has no intention of overstaying, he crystal clearly meant of ONE DEFINITE THING; that is to STILL STAYING till end of his own sweet time, of his own wish of course; not the RAKYAT wishes. SO AMUSING.

UP TO RELEVANT AGENCIES TO INVESTIGATE TUN MAHATHIR, SAYS ABDULLAH

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said today it was up to the relevant agency or department to take appropriate action on Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for alleged interference in the administration of justice when he was prime minister, if the allegations were true. He said any allegation or accusation backed by proof would be considered by the agency or department concerned for investigation and action. "If proven...we must not close eyes (and) say cannot (take action). If proven that it is (known), the matter must be considered by the government, important departments and agencies and if investigative action is needed, severe action must be taken. "That is the approach we take for everyone," he said. Abdullah said this to reporters after being asked about DAP chairman Karpal Singh calling on Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail to direct investigations into reports lodged against Dr Mahathir for alleged interference in the administration of justice.

This is actually the kind of episode we dont really need in such the political period as now, in Malaysia; when and while other countries (especially the US and OIC nations) are pulling their eyes closely onto our lids. Watching to put holes of opportunities unto our soil for that unseen agendas of theirs. PM Abdullah and Tun Mahathir had this long over-due poker game to settle, and now it seems, the cards are all about to open. This duel between two mega-maniac UMNO personalities, is much expected and has long been waited by many celebrity-like leaders especially those from the newly-formed PAKATAN RAKYAT. But Abdullah, to instruct agencies to investigate Tun Mahathir is a game made by a looser not a fighter. Im sure if Tun wants to open the well secretly kept black-diaries of all and each UMNO leaders during his 22 years as the Boss; he would had UMNO tumbling down, even worst, the government of Malaysia. But then again, im sure he wont do that, because he was much part of the scam too then. But does Tun Mahathir Mohamad has anything to lose? Maybe NOT, but his sons (political and business-like) would. Although, i do disagree with some of the actions (and bilingual stands) taken by Tun against the very institution (UMNO) he once built and moulded accordingly to his own successful standards and wishes; the very reason for Tun to do so and burning all bridges with PM Abdullah, is the very same reason shared and echoed by majority of the Rakyat (and UMNO members). But to some UMNO leaders whom, so damned worried by the relentless character assassinations by Tun on Abdullah Badawi (their Boss and President) and to take all arms against the former PM, is SOMEWHAT SURPRISING (and amusing) to me, since CHARACTER ASSASSINATION seems to be their best ever traits as UMNO politicians all this while. Bombarding whoever they like, whenever they want. KILLING not just those unfortunate others, rice and bowl (living), but also the killing-blow punches of MORALE AND FAMILY ATTACKS. Those UMNO leaders were HEARTLESS then, laughing at others that succumbed to their feet. But now the HEATS look too much to handle. Coming from an 80 years ol' heart-operated breathless Ol' HERO (a villain too) by the name Tun Mahathir, whom used to be among them; now against them. But trust me, Tun Mahathir is not without allies, both in and outside UMNO. The best thing for Abdullah Badawi to do now is to wait for the UMNO election, and let UMNO decides. If he came out victorious, he then can shoves everything back into Mahathir's mouth. But if he lost, he might as well bring his son in law Khairy Jamaludin together with him, before the Ol' Man Tun Mahathir and the Rakyat and band of traitors of his so-called YES-MEN in UMNO, start another unforgiving chapter of character assassinations. Any way it may goes (win or lose), Abdullah is still the biggest looser.

ZAHID PROPOSES CONVENTION INSTEAD OF EGM AS SUGGESTED BY KU LI

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Zahid Hamidi accused Umno veteran Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah of taking advantage of the party’s hard-pressed situation by calling for an extraordinary general meeting.

Zahid, however, said the party should hold a convention for divisional representatives to meet and air their differences regarding the current state of the party. He said there were many differences of opinion at present. ”Having different opinions is fine according to Islam. However, there must be a point where people can agree. Don’t just make your own way,” he said. Zahid said much of the disagreement was tainted with emotion. ”Please reduce the emotion and increase the factual content that you put forward in your arguments,” he said.
Zahid said the notion that Umno was “falling apart” was misconceived. The misconception came about because big names, like former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed, were attacking the party leadership. He said Dr Mahathir should respect the current leaders and office-holders. ”When he was PM, he didn’t like people making comments about him,” Zahid said. Zahid said calls made by people like Pahang’s Paya Besar Umno division chief Ahmad Tajudin Sulaiman, who said that the entire supreme council should resign, did not make sense. ”That’s a personal opinion. He’s probably frustrated that he wasn’t chosen to contest in Paya Besar,” he said. ”Asking people to resign won’t solve the problem,” Zahid said.

People might ask what the difference then between A CONVENTION (as proposed by Zahid) and AN EGM (as proposed by Tengku Razaleigh), since both sound very similar. And why is it so necessary for Ku Li and others alike, to press hard for the EGM? Well the big different is that, in an Extra Ordinary Meeting (EGM), a RESOLUTION CAN BE MADE AND PASSED by simple majority of members that represent their division's quota. So if the majority of them present, agreed to a resolution for example to remove the President and voted for it, then PM Abdullah has to resign as President of UMNO. That is why its IMPORTANT for some UMNO leaders and you know who, to voice out and encourage others to AGAINST such act of proposing an EGM. Although the matter shall be decided at a pre-determined meeting of UMNO Supreme Council at later date, the sentiment on giving a GREEN LIGHT for the propose EGM is a DEFINITE NO even among the neutral UMNO Supreme Council members. They view it as unnecessary because of the up-coming UMNO election starting this July at lower (Branch) level. Unfair it may sounds, its a good call to me. Majority UMNOs want a change especially at the top level. And come this December, they will have their shots at it. Why have the redundancy. But Zahid to accuse Ku Li of taking advantage is a RIDICULOUS OPINION. Especially from one as HIGHLY CONTROVERSIAL and LOWLY CREDIBILITY as Zahid. Tell us one UMNO leaders who are not taking any advantage or opportunity for whatever agendas, good or bad, from the recent HORRIBLE, SPECTACULAR and UNBELIEVABLE (losing 4+1+1 states) PRU 12 results? The results showed that Malaysian, Malay and UMNO members had consciously giving advantages and making opportunities wide open for anyone to make use (as an inroad) of them as long as their wishes come true. If that needs for Ku Li to start the ball rolling, then so be it. Because the Rakyat and UMNO members want to be HEARD NOW. They dont want craps no more. They have been feeding on the same grubs all this while and years. They know whats the kind of grub those stubborn leaders will feed on to them and they clearly know the kind of foolish political cosmetically cookie Zahid is holding up to them. Its time to FINISH UP the biscuit, NOT CHEWING THEM anymore.

DONT REPEAT 1988 DEBACLE SAID AHMAD SHABERY

KUALA LUMPUR: The debacle that saw Umno being declared illegal in 1988 during the leadership of former prime minister and Umno president Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should not be allowed to be repeated.

As such, Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek suggested that Dr Mahathir be careful when making public statements. "I feel it would be appropriate if Tun (Dr Mahathir) exercised more caution in making statements because we don't want the demise, destruction and de-registration of Umno that occurred during his leadership to be repeated," he said after attending the Information Ministry's monthly assembly for the first time at Wisma Radio in Angkasapuri here yesterday. Ahmad Shabery said during the former prime minister's leadership, many regulations were imposed, including a resolution that there should be no contest for the president and deputy president's posts.
"There was no contest (for the president's and deputy president's posts) after 1987 but now he is saying it is undemocratic. The Malays have not forgotten all these things but maybe Dr Mahathir has forgotten. "I am sad to bring up these things but the openness in Pak Lah's era should not be taken advantage of." At one time, he said, Umno supreme council members couldn't even be challenged in their divisions. Division chiefs in Kelantan also couldn't be opposed when Dr Mahathir was the state Umno liaison head, he said. Ahmad Shabery added that the former Umno president had also reminded delegates at the Umno general assembly in 1997 that any criticism of the party and its leadership could only be made through party branches, divisions and the supreme council. "This is because if everyone starts criticising and condemning one another from outside the party, it will destroy the party. I worry if this happens, he (Dr Mahathir) will be the one considered to have destroyed Umno." On calls to convene an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to brainstorm Umno's dismal showing in the general election, he said Dr Mahathir should not conclude that grassroots members were angry. "We will see which branch wants to hold an EGM. Actually, there were no problems with the grassroots during the general election. "The kampung folk in the agriculture sector were very happy with the high prices of rubber and oil palm. Only people living in urban areas voted against us." He added that in the 1999 general election, the anger of the grassroots was aimed at Dr Mahathir's leadership. However, he did not step down. He said more Malay voters rejected Umno and Barisan Nasional in the 1999 general election compared with the March 8 elections. Ahmad Shabery also said he was disappointed with Dr Mahathir's comments as during his leadership, many Umno leaders were detained under the Internal Security Act as they were seen as threats to national security. In actual fact, they were threats to his leadership.

Why is that KEMENTERIAN PENERANGAN (Information Ministry) always, I SAID ALWAYS, becomes the KEMENTERIAN PENERANGAN for the sake and purpose of PROTECTING its Prime Minister (of his doings), both in WORDS and ACTIONS. It has been too long too many years and of too many MAKESHIFT HEROES put in charged of this ONE SECULAR SIDE MINDED ministry, yet with only one same ol' visible power-that-be and obvious mission, which is the POWER TO PROTECT the BOSS. In whatever way it may look like, whatever face it may flashes on the tv screen; the script and screenplay are always the same. Its like shooting different scenes of different movies at different locations BUT with the same ol' title and tired genre. Ahmad Shabery may be honest enough in inviting BLOGGERS to come forward (surrendering themselves in a way) for his cute bunny-like conferencing etc. He may be bold enough (as the new kid on the govt block) to spell all the wrongdoings of the former and famous PM Tun Mahathir Mohamad. But his direction and directive (given by the boss) are CLEAR enough for everyone to see. He is DOING IT for his boss, although he may argue about the interpretations labeled by others; the fact cant be denied. And as much as he wanted to, talking about the bad and ugly of Tun Mahathir's era of secular-directive, power-chuckling administration; he is proving TO BE DOING EXACTLY THE SAME, albeit for a different boss in the like of PM Abdullah. Its good to know at last, what Tun Mahathir really looked like when Tun was in power, but (Shabery) to be dared to voice it out NOW, is a question of where and what Ahmad Shabery was then, when all the things he spoken of about Tun during Tun's era (and Ahmad Shabery's dyas too), happened? If such arrogance done against the wishes of many, against the very clear conscious of the Malays and UMNO members (and majority leaders), by one person Tun Mahathir Mohamad, THEN why afraid of voicing it out when it did happens. If there is anything to lose by then (of Ahmad Shabery), it was of only his position (jawatan) in UMNO, but he would subsequently then gained respects and supports from the Malays particularly UMNO members for such bravery acted against. Why not STAND UP AND SHOUT ABOUT IT then? WHY NOW, when things have passed, time has gone, Tun is no longer in control of UMNO and the government? Why be the HERO when the VILLAIN is already counting days and breathes? Where is the SINCERITY? Whats the CATCH? Is there much to LOSE then but so much to GAIN now? Ahmad Shabery is only strengthening the fact that WHEN YOU ARE UP THERE AMONG THE ELITE IN UMNO (WHAT MORE WITH POSITION IN THE CABINET), THERES MUCH TO CONCERN ABOUT THE 'PERIUK NASI' (RICE BOWL) RATHER THAN THE PARTY MAIN OBJECTIVES AND THE MALAYS HOPES.
Ahmad Shabery should be more CONCERNED about Malay LOSING FAITH in UMNO rather than Tun Mahathir losing faith in PM Abdullah. And he can do himself a favor by searching the Rakyat grouses and complains on UMNO and its leadership especially PM Abdullah, before wasting time, commenting that the Rakyats are OKAY and not ANGRY.

CALLS FOR UMNO POLL TO GO ON AS SCHEDULED

KUALA LUMPUR: There were calls within Umno yesterday for the party's general assembly and elections to go on as scheduled and not be deferred till next year.

Puteri Umno chief Datuk Noraini Ahmad said although there was provision for a postponement, the elections should be held by this year.
In a statement faxed to newspapers, the deputy minister of human resources added that if at all the elections could not be held by August as originally scheduled, then it should take place by December the latest.
In Seremban, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan said the party elections should be carried out as scheduled as there were no strong reasons to postpone them.
"Personally, I think we should face the problem head-on instead of running away from it. There is no use postponing it because, even if we postpone it for five or six years, the problem will still be there and it might even escalate further," said Mohamad, who is an Umno supreme council member.
He said Umno members have to go back to basics and ask themselves what is more important, personal agenda or the agenda for the struggle of the Malays. "If they joined the party for the struggle of the Malays, then the party elections should go ahead. There is no need for a postponement. "If Umno members still love the party and regard the party as a base to fight for the rights and honour of the Malays, they should proceed with the party polls, even if it is so soon after the general election," Mohamad said after the Negri Sembilan state executive committee meeting.



It was the RIGHT CALL. For whatever the problems are; in practicing and doing DEMOCRACY as the course of action, shall laid the very fundamental aspect of common and sense back in tackling those problems. UMNO election and general assembly (as scheduled this year) MUST BE HELD without any interference and squabbling. To postpone it, is to deny the very right of each and all UMNO members, and to further escalates the ever-growing dissatisfactions among UMNO members, young and old. (For whatever the DISSATISFACTIONS and its truth may be). The then perception (if postponed) among the Rakyat will be even worst. The very meaning and sole intent of DEMOCRACY shall slowly but truly VANISHED, the very moment UMNO (the government ruling party) ceased to believe in the need and principle and logic to have the UMNO election, as planned, by end of this year.
MB Mohamad Hassan has said it RIGHT, LOUD AND CLEAR. And its CRYSTAL CLEAR too about UMNO should face the PROBLEM heads-on instead of running away from it. And its CRYSTAL CLEAR too that MB Mohamad Hassan meant THE PROBLEM was THE PEOPLE WHO ARE LEADING THE PARTY,UMNO. And he meant TO FACE IT, PROVE IT AND NOT RUNNING AWAY FROM HAVING THE UMNO GENERAL ELECTION as scheduled.
MB Mohamad may be a small-fish among the UMNO's Supreme Council many type of bigger fishes; breathing in such polluted ocean. But his NUMBERS and ASSOCIATES whom shared the same desire and wishes are TOO MANY TOO POWERFUL and TOO SPIRITED to be over-looked. Not by PM Abdullah Badawi. Not by DPM Najib Tun Razak. Not even those power-mingling Cabinet or UMNO Supreme Council other members of YES-MEN.
As for Noraini, i reserved my comment. Shes among the first voicing out the support for the UMNO election to be postponed, ONLY LATER to retract it and made 360' turn, in agreement for the election to be as scheduled. I then realized, "Oh, shes from JOHOR...emm no wonder".

TERENGGANU MB CRISIS

Kijal assemblyman Datuk Ahmad Said was appointed the new Menteri Besar of Terengganu, the office of the Sultan of Terengganu announced today. Ahmad is expected to take the oath of office in Kuala Terengganu tomorrow. However, the appointment was immediately met with a threat to boycott the swearing-in ceremony by 23 BN assemblymen, including Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, the representative ousted from the Mentri Besar job.

"In accordance with Clause 14 Paragraph (2) (a) of the Terengganu State Constitution (Chapter 2), the Regency Advisory Council, in undertaking the function on behalf of the Regent, hereby appoints Datuk Ahmad Said as the Menteri Besar of Terengganu to head the Terengganu State Executive Council," a palace statement said. “What we have now is a royal constitutional crisis,” constitutional law expert Prof Shad Saleem Faruqi opined in an immediate reaction in Kuala Lumpur. BN had retained 24 of the 32 seats in the Terengganu assembly in the March 8 polls. Ahmad, 51, who has been the assemblyman for Kijal since 1990, succeeds Idris, also the Terengganu Umno chief and Jertih assemblyman who was menteri besar for one term from 2004.


Both INTERESTING and CONFUSING. Who did actually is calling the shot? The SULTAN of TERENGGANU OR the REGENCY ADVISORY COUNCIL?? There was a rumor of certain UMNO leaders (especially in Terengganu) advising the Regency Council who later advised Tuanku Mizan in NOT APPOINTING IDRIS JUSOH to become the Menteri Besar (its important to note that actual power to appoint in Terengganu, since Tuanku Mizan is an Agung; lies with the Regency Advisory Council). But different from what had happened in Perlis, Idris Jusoh not only had the Watikah Perlantikan (Appointment decree) from PM Abdullah but also the support of the majority ADUN in Terengganu. What he didnt have is the blessing from the Tuanku and the Regency Council.

Im not so much sure about the Rakyat, but i can safely assumed, since BN won Terengganu, the Rakyat of Terengganu were with him (or BN for that matter). But what actually is going on in Terengganu? What are the 'IT' things that we dont know about Idris that had much to do with this turmoils? If the palace still decides to appoint YB Ahmad Said, and Ahmad Said still favoring that appointment of him, then im afraid THE WORST will happen. We even might see some Royal Constitutions being amended later in Parliament, although without having 2/3 majority in the Dewan Rakyat, it will take ages for it (or anything else) to pass the bill. Royal (monarchy) interferences in Malaysian politic is never a welcome proposition although its a TABOO to be opened and franked about it. But so much so the political situation and openness in Malaysia now, anyone will have themselves pulling any side of the bed sheet to cover their political ambitions. And for a country that still has very high regards and respects for the Sultans, their WISDOM and TITAH (words) are not the kind of thing that can be taken lightly and for granted. What more when the Sultan is the one with power to appoint Menteri Besar (but not without certain rules attached to it). But in this case (Terengganu) its seen as the Sultan and his council are against the wishes of many. Lets OPEN the cards and let THE DOGS OUT. The RAKYAT want to know WHY? Get this done and over with. Any which side it may ends, the price to pay is definitely NOT WORTH the RAKYAT TEARS.

DR MAHATHIR: KU LI HAS NO BACKING

KUALA LUMPUR: Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah is unlikely to win the Umno presidency, said former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

"To be elected Umno president, you need support from 60 divisions. And I cannot imagine 60 divisions backing him," Dr Mahathir said yesterday. "I cannot see as many as 60 divisions being brave enough to support Ku Li."

UMNO doesn't NEED 60 divisions. UMNO needs only ONE division to let the world knows that SINGLE MINDED and SELFISH and IRRESPONSIBLE leader MUST be changed. And so far, we haven't seen even one UMNO division what more asking for 60 to start the ball rolling. And Tun Mahathir does not need to figure out WHY. He created those INTIMIDATING and AFRAID culture during his time as the Prime Minister and President of UMNO. The current leaders only made it even BETTER and DISASTROUS.

NAJIB REITERATES SUPPORT FOR ABDULLAH

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today reiterated his support for Prime Minister and Umnopresident Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, and said both of them were working hard to rebuild Umno and the Barisan Nasional (BN) following the general election.

The deputy prime minister and Umno deputy president said all Umno members should focus on the efforts to galvanise Umno instead of getting carried away with the forthcoming party elections.


It is good to finally (while keeping my finger crossed) heard the SOKONG words from Najib. And we can all be assured of another generation of UMNO's carrot dangling horses. All in the name of UMNO's unity, NOT THE MALAY. Maybe they forgot what M in UMNO stands for. It's a SCRATCH YOUR BACK AND MINE philosophy between them both, Abdullah and Najib. But to many unsatisfied UMNO members, they are scratching their heads puzzling as to why the so obvious disappointment seen at grassroots level couldn't find its way up into their leaders' head. Well its time to SOKONG the boss according to Najib, BUT who will sokong Najib when his time comes. Perhaps sooner rather than later.

MUHYIDDIN FINE WITH RAZALEIGH'S EGM MOVE

Going against several party leaders' disapproval, Umno vice-president Tan Sri Muhyiddin does not foresee any problems on holding a party extraordinary general meeting on May 11, as proposed by MP for Gua Musang Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, so long it was done according to the party’s constitution.

“Please keep in mind ensuring that any action taken should not weaken the party, which will be an additional burden,” he said. “If it is for the betterment of the party, we cannot stop it. Otherwise, rethink what the end result will be.”

Democracy in UMNO should be embraced not against. If UMNO still doing THEIR OL' WAY, then how can we put hopes on TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY in UMNO-controlled government. Do DEMOCRACY a favor by letting Ku Li to proceed.
Contrary to what many UMNO leaders believed, this act by Ku Li had NOTHING TO DO in going against MALAY UNITY. It is much the other way around.