Jul 27, 2011

Bye Bye..


We first heard of a Muhyiddin - Hishamuddin pact some time late last year, there was apparently a secret meeting towards this understanding of the terms of the pact where they will take over the leadership of the country in the in-eventual departure of the husband and wife team or should it be wife and husband team.

And later sometime in March this year there were some buzz in within the inner circle of a 3M Team of which were made clear today with the recent article in the Malaysian Chronicle HERE and in Malaysia Today HERE.

But this insight provided by the Finance Twitter website clarify and sum up all the information we heard from the grapevine, truly an illuminating article as follows:

Resign or Snap Election for Najib, Here're the Reasons
By Finance Twitter



As much as I would like to stop writing about PM Najib administration, the plot just got interesting and I think he may just hit the bull’s eye as far as my prediction that his downfall may be faster than his predecessor, Abdullah Badawi, is concerned. Compared with Najib, Badawi now seems like a cute adorable little kitten, who merely likes to sleep (on the job). Malaysians tend to be more forgiving on lazy prime minister but not a prime minister wholies, cheats, brutal, dirty (allegation on Mongolian Altantuya’s murder),hypocrite but above all stupid yet arrogant.
One cannot help but fell off the chair laughing after read that Najib said he cancels a family vacation because he wants to spend more time with Malaysians. This was perhaps the best joke ever by premier Najib since he took over from Abdullah Badawi. This joke actually worth a thousand “Like” on his facebook page. Forget about Bersih 2.0 because this guy may quit under pressure – not from opposition parties or Bersih 2.0 but from his internal UMNO party. Boy, if it was true that the US$24 million controversial diamond ring indeed belongs to his wife Rosmah Mansor, that ring is cursed.
Anyone notice the deadly silence from Mahathir after the Bersih 2.0 rally that instantly flush Najib’s popularity into the toilet bowl? I’ve wrote earlier that Najib administration’s extreme stupidity in tackling the simple issue of Bersih 2.0 made the whole episode smells rat. Najib can’t be that foolish (or was he?) and even if he was indeed stupid, his wife would have save the day, unless of course the plan to unseat him has been brought forward by his own circles.Mahathir doesn’t like Najib for two main reasons - his wife and his close connection with Singapore Government.
It seems Najib may have to quit soon, probably before his term expires in 2013. And if Najib plans to stay until next year to enjoy more free overseas holidays using taxpayers money under his capacity as the prime minister, his dream is now short-lived based on his emergency return to take control of Putrajaya. How on earth could everything turns upside-down before his “shopping” trip to United Kingdom and Italy ends? It appears he has no other option but to call an early election, possibly before 11-11-2011 in order to neutralize his enemy from within UMNO, if he’s able to do that.
Read the Full Article HERE



Jul 20, 2011

Kleptocracy


I like this article which was published in Malaysia Today.

The Role and Function of a Police Force in a Kleptocracy
By Tuan Abu Bakar bin Tuan Abu Khalid

Kleptocracy is a government of thieves, by thieves and for thieves. The ruling elite in a kleptocracy governs only to extend its personal wealth and political power by stealing from the state’s coffer.


The major characteristics of a kleptocracy are rampant corruption, rent-seeking activities, money-laundering and abuses of human rights.
Since a kleptocracy benefits only a small section of the population at the expense of the wider population, the modus operandi of the kleptocracy to stay in power is to divide the population along tribal, racial or religious lines.
Contemporary kleptocracies often maintain a facade of democracy to camouflage their kleptocratic tendencies. A kleptocracy may have a state constitution, though it is regularly abused to suit the whims and fancies of the ruling elite. Regular elections are also held to enforce the notion of a democratic state. The elections are rigged and manipulated to provide legitimacy to the kleptocracy.
Government agencies such as the judicial system, the civil service, the legislative body, the security forces and even the church act as apparatchik of the kleptocracy. The officials holding key positions are rewarded by having a share of the loot.
Read the Rest of the Article HERE

Jul 19, 2011

CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL FOR THE "PSM 6" - UMNO'S LAW OF INJUSTICE



DATE: 20 JULY 2011 (WEDNESDAY)
TIME: 7.45 PM
VENUE: BAR COUNCIL BUILDING
@ JALAN LEBOH PASAR KUALA LUMPUR


followed by a FORUM at the BAR COUNCIL AUDITORIUM


organised by: SUARAM, GERAKAN MANSUHKAN ISA (GMI) and the BAR COUNCIL


contact: Naini - 019 3758912 or Stephanie - 016 3435202



Another Great Bersih 2.0 Video




Hear the outright denials from the BN government and the Police in this video:

Jul 13, 2011

More than 200,000 at Bersih 2.0


More than 200,000 at Bersih 2.0

 jJust received an email from Ruth aka Crankshaft asking about the methodology on crowd estimating and my thoughts on the turnout and so let’s elaborate a bit here on, first of all you need to be observant and an "estimating" consciousness during the rally and after that inspecting the videos and photos of other areas that you could not access or did not visit on that day.

Jul 12, 2011

Defenders of the Rakyat or Goons employed by UMNO?

Story of Abdul Haleem in Bersih 2.0 - Truly a Malaysian


I met Abdul Haleem for the first time when i was in Singapore some time early last year where we got together with "Professor Indiana Jones". the Professor who wants to remain anonymous due to his job but nevertheless he has been a constant contributor towards the change in Malaysia.


Jul 11, 2011

THE MOTHER OF ALL VIDEO - BERSIH 2.0

There are now uncountable articles and videos on the Bersih 2.0 it is just mind boggling.

This is the Mother of all Bersih 2.0 Video, you just to have to Watch This.
Note: Make sure you pump up the volume.

BERSIH 2.0 - TRULY MALAYSIA 9711

Bersih 2.0 Video - 9711

A Noob Demonstrator Bersih 2.0 Experience



By David Eu Cheng Teik

Extract:

"I hear curses of 'Sial UMNO, Sial ni punya orang' and all manner of expletives. A defiant protester started gesticulating and shouting 'Ni Hospital la! Tembak buat apa?!' There seemed to be literally nowhere to run at this stage."

Jul 10, 2011

Bersih Taxi


Met up with Pury and Shan at the Central Market during the Bersih Walk just when the FRU (Federal Reserve Unit of the Malaysian Police) was lobbing Tear Gas for fun into the peaceful Bersih demonstrators. 

Jul 9, 2011

Bersih


Thousands marching towards Stadium amidst Cheers in a carnival mood.

Malaysians marching together. All races and religions truly Anak Bangsa Malaysia.

Bersih Photos


Walking toward Pudu Bus Terminal withs cheers of 'Bersih Bersih'.

Bersih walk


Dr Nedu says these Boots are made for Walking!

Bersih


Huge crowd converging towards Jln Petaling.

Followers