Of PAS completing circle...

Time and changes. Before 9th May 2018, who would have thought that MCA will stand in a by-election using its own logo. On top of that, who would have guessed UMNO will go all out supporting PAS in Selangor?

Thanks to Najib, these become reality when BN lost Putrajaya resulting the almost disintegration of BN from the mighty 14 to the brave(?) 3...

PAS? PAS being PAS, especially under the leadership of Hadi is fast becoming a "has-been"...

In Seri Setia, Lokman Adam revealed his dream.

Lokman's dream is primarily to create further confusion to the already confused PAS members and supporters.

BN has rightly say that they will give way to PAS in Seri setia by-election and "in the spirit of opposition", BN will give their undying support to PAS. Hence Lokman's Red & green coloured shirt. What Lokman fails to understand is how do PAS tell its fervent supporters in the states of Kelantan and Terengganu?

Whilst UMNO is clearly hyping their support to PAS, the feelings is not reciprocated by PAS top members. Why? Simply for the simple reason how and what will PAS sells to its supporters in rural Terengganu and Kelantan. Can PAS declare they are lovey dovey with UMNO in Selangor and yet they are at UMNO's jugular in Terengganu and Kelantan? How do you explain the love-hate relation to the simple-minded rural Malays?

If Lokman decides to go on national tour with his PAS-UMNO shirt, it will be another disaster to PAS. What else can they explain to their supporters. PAS strength lies in the rural areas where PAS claims that they are fighting for Islam. In urban areas, PAS doctrine fails because PAS leaders has been caught again and again not talking straight. They are misleading the people and hoodwinking them with religious issue.

When it comes to repelling GST, PAS MPs' are lost at words. One of its MP equate the word "sesat" (lost) to neraka (hell). You can be lost in finding your way but that does not mean you will be in hell. This type of PAS MP argument actually reveal their level of thinking and mentality.

Come September, all eyes will see PH's performance in Seri Setia and Balakong. Can they win with 66.6% and 77.5% respectively? Or will PAS give a good fight with UMNO as their cornerman?

Me? PAS is completing the circle, making a fool out of their own selves...

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Of Ras' "better under-use than temporary share-use"...

What have we turn into? Of late, we are becoming selfish, self-centered, uncaring and "I want it all" attitude... and all boils down to toilet use tsk tsk tsk

First and foremost, I abhor discussing about LGBT as there will always be a conflict within. Whilst there might be a need to respect their off-lifestyle, it should be within the limits of one's belief and religious conviction.

LGBT is a choice and not designed as such. Many chose this off-lifestyle based on their experience. Lesbian, gay and bisexual are habitual in nature and because of that, should the majority of society succumb to their demands and recognise their "special" desire?

Transgender is a more complicated issue which needs further knowledge. On surface, transgender are those who were caught in between, spiritually and physically. Their case calls for specialist to determine their actual gender and these specialist needs to come from various fields including physical science and spiritual beliefs.

That said, those in the LGB group should stay to their physical form ie a lesbian can enter and use a female toilet regardless whether they are wearing pants or not. Hey... there are countless women out there in pants, so I see it as a non-issue.

The same goes to gay. They can be physically masculine but prefer same sex activities. These group can freely use the gents cubicles as they will not create uneasiness amongst their own men flock.

Bisexual? What's the issue? They are basically men and women who likes to expand their sexual experience to include both sides of the world. Outwardly, they are physically what they are ie man as man and woman as woman. In this case, they can use their own gender toilets for their needs.

Transgender?? Ahh... these are the special case. But... how many are they really in Malaysia? I bet not many are transgender. What you see are pseudo-transgender, those who opts for cross-dressing because of their experience and preference, not contributed by their "entrapment".

When I say they are not many, it means their community is a small one.

Now, let's visit the OKU. Ras Adiba Razi shouted "No, handicap toilets are for OKU". How many times did you see handicap toilets occupy in your numerous trips to the rest rooms? My experience, I can count with my fingers...

What does that leave us? It means our handicap toilets are under-use. That's why some handicap toilets is jointly use as store rooms. It is just under use.

Now, if handicap toilets are already proven under use, why hue and cry if Fuziah suggested the handicapped toilets to be temporarily joint use with the transgender? That way, the toilet management will see the need for handicapped toilets to be properly maintained and use.



There is no need to purposely build another "LGBT" toilets for them. Case close. For long term measure, the government, NGOs, religious councils and special groups should sit down and come up with a better solution to LGBT issue.

To Ras, don't be selfish as if the handicap toilets are 100% full all the time with long queues... it never was that much in use, anyway. To the LGB of LGBT group, use the toilets as what your physical body calls you... for the T in LGBT, you are welcome to temporarily use the handicap toilets to answer the call of nature, not for some off-style activities.

Me? I will stick to my non-LGBT stand... simple, isnt it?

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Of Selangor's 3 by-elections... 1 down, 2 to go...

Purposely let Sg Kandis by-elections over before I penned down this piece. My thoughts on Selangor's 3 by-elections... here we go...


N27, N32 and N49... Three by elections in Selangor.

Let's go N49 (Sg Kandis) first
PRU 14 PRK
PH 55.6% 60%
BN 26.7% 40%
PAS 17.5% sit out
PRM 0.2% sit out

% of voters coming to vote : 49 % (lowest in history?)

My read on Sg Kandis are :-

1. Despite PAS leaders' open support for BN's Lokman, PAS supporters did not come out in full force to vote BN in;
2. In PRU 14, one of the factors for PH wins is the high turnup (more than 80 %). In PRK, even with a low turnout of 49 % PH still wins and increase its share of votes to 60 %, up by 5%;
3. Najib should not be campaigning for BN in PRK. His reputation is tainted and it is better for him to stay away;
4. BN's candidate (Lokman) is using race, religion as his core slogan and this backfires in semi-urban Sg Kandis;
5. BN's choice of UMNO supreme council member and non-local is rejected by voters. It send a message to UMNO - Game over;
6. There is no "Santa Claus in Sg Kandis promising million dollar projects, a far cry from BN's tactics in previous by-election. A brilliant strategy by PH;
7. Without the grease, BN machinery limps towards the finishing line. "Money is King" is no more;
8. The voters did not see any urgency to come out and vote as Selangor state legislative as superior majority to PH. Even with that, the voters did not vote BN as sign of rejection to the party;

Next stop is N27 (Balakong)

PRU14
PH 77.5%
PAS 11.6%
BN 10.9%

EC has set 18th Aug as nomination date and 8th Sept as polling day for Balakong by-election. Despite talks of Yunna Tan as DAP candidate, Lim GE stated that DAP has not make any decision until they ha their meeting.

MCA's desire to use its own logo during the by-election took a back seat when UMNO said the decision will be made collectively by BN.

Where is the "opposition" co-operation now? If PAS can make way for BN in Sg Kandis, why cant BN give way to PAS in Balakong. PAS fared better than BN in Balakong and this time, let it be a straight fight between PAS and PH in Balakong. Or is PAS shying away from Balakong? Where is the fiery rhetoric of PAS putting up its candidates where there are Muslims in the area?

Final stop, N32 (seri Setia)

PRU 14
PH 66.6%
BN 22.5%
PAS 10.4%

UMNO indicated that they will allow PAS to go mano to mano with PH in Seri Setia. If that is the case, then it is clear as daylight of the "alliance" between UMNO-PAS.

If this is true, then UMNO and PAS should not hide behind vague statements.

Maybe, it is for the better if N27 and N32 by-elections is carried out on the same day. If they can run PRU 14 in one day, why not 2 by-elections?

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Of clueless PAS... in Sg Kandis

No... Yes... "We are not with them", "We want HARAPAN to lose Sg Kandis"

In short, PAS is headlessly clueless of what they wanted in Sg Kandis. PRU 14 has PAS spinning to nowhere...


Who is in charge of PAS now? Hadi Awang has been silent and his defeated Info Chief will be campaigning for UMNO in Sg Kandis. It must be frustrating for Nasrudin Hassan when PAS decided to sit out PRK Sg Kandis. So frustrating that he seems clueless to tell his party supporters who to vote for, comes 4th August 2018.



Nasrudin Hassan is caught with roundabout statements of :-

1. He will campaign against HARAPAN's candidate because the candidate must not be allowed to win;
2. He refused to say if PAS is asking the party's supporters to vote BN candidate;
3. He claimed that PAS stand is for HARAPAN candidate to lose Sg Kandis;

In Kota Bharu, PAS VP said something else :-

1. PAS is not going to campaign for BN in Sg Kandis;
2. How can PAS and BN be together as they are from different parties;

Now, now... is PAS info Chief implying something that it's VP doesn't know? PAS Deputy Presiden says it clear :-

1. PAS will allow its members to vote for anyone they prefer in Sg Kandis;
2. PAS Sec Gen says that PAS' non-contest in Sg Kandis does not mean it will work with UMNO/BN in Sg Kandis;
3. PAS should vote in the interest of Malays and Islam in Sg Kandis;

Maybe PAS has lost its stings when they go for broke in PRU 14 with many of their candidates losing deposits and pants during the historic 9th May election. Now, PAS is without funds and as such could not even put a decent candidate for a Malay majority area such as Sg Kandis.

I was in the area last night and things are not getting heated up for PRK. That said, PAS is still licking the bashing they had in Selangor and that said... it is wise for PAS supporters to stay home on 4th August and see how UMNO/BN fare.

Me? It's nice going Durian and mangosteen hunting...

Next stop.... PKR dismantling government from inside...


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Of mighty MIC fortunetelling...

Some are so obsessed with Zakir Naik. Before it was Penang's Ramasamy and not to be outdone, MIC is taking up the cause...


Sg Kandis will be Harapan's litmus test. For now, Sg Kandis has dwarfed PAS kingmaker's role to a supporting role. PAS seems t be contented to play the role of carpet roller to UMNO's candidate.

PAS is caught wetting on its own. Its leaders are not sure whether to back UMNO or Harapan. Nasruddin Hassan says that Harapan must be defeated. PAS Info Chief said that by not contesting in Sg Kandis, the opposition votes will be rock solid behind UMNO to ensure UMNO's win. Is that true? How sure is Nasruddin that PAS voters will follow his que?

PAS Deputy Presiden, Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said that PAS will not help in UMNO's campaign.

PAS Deputy Presiden at odds with PAS Info chief? Or is this signs of PAS internal bickering for failing to be PRU 14's kingmaker?

If that is bad, MIC is claiming that the Indians will vote for UMNO in Sg Kandis. How sure is this? Even if 100% Indian votes for UMNO, can UMNO win Sg Kandis this time around?

Can UMNO wins by putting an outsider as their candidate? Can they win when they once threatened to run on UMNO's logo? Honestly, I feel PAS has a better chance in Sg Kandis compared to UMNO.

Whatever it is, good luck Lokman. Hope you will not lose your deposit come 4th August 2018...

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Of non-political misinformation... deliberate or real

Take a rest from "Sila duduk dan jangan lari"..


Sometimes I wonder whether Malaysia is going the right path on fruits export market or are we still falling behind due to misinformation and our own stupidity.

On November 2017, Tajuddin Abd Rahman said "pengurusan industri kelapa akan digabungkan di bawah satu lembaga bersama-sama industri nanas dan buah-buahan". It means the coconut industry, pineapple and fruits will be combined under one new board.

Today, I googled and I still see Lembaga Nenas still there.... Does this means there are still various boards to manage different fruits?

In short, now I understand why there is no advance in our industry. Just look at this article. It reads "Sarawak set to become production hub for MD2 pineapple variety"

Reading the fine prints, I stumbled on the following information (or is it misinformation?) :-

1. 100,000 MD2 pineapple trees would be planted on a 4,000ha piece of land in the area;
2. MD2 Pilot Project located at Kampung Padang Pan in Bau would be launched on Jan 13 to meet China's market demand in the future;

It looks ok, right. Look closer...

100,000 pineapple to be planted on 10,000 acres? Is this logical? On simple calculation, it means 10 pineapple for every acre. Hey!!! How big is a pineapple plant? Only 10 plants (trees) in 1 acre? The Director of Lembaga Nenas, Anim Hosnan must be joking...

Interested in what Anim is saying, I google his blogpost....and came up with Nov 2017 posting regarding pineapple. When you read the posting, it reminds me of Lingam, the lawyer. Only this time, Anim the MPIB DG says it doesnt look like the pineapple but if it taste the same, then it must be the pineapple variety. Complicated, isn't it.

I have only 1 thing to say... how can we declare something as what it is not. More so when we intend to export to foreign market. What if the "experts" out there call the bluff? Who will be shamed???

I brought this up to my friend and laughingly he said "the blind teaching the blind on what you see..."

Looking back, last year it was Mousang King when Liow wanted to export big time to China, now Anim wants to export pineapple to China... only 10,000 mehh??? Must be the joke of the year....

Me? I shake in disbelief.... kalau tak tahu katalah tak tahu.... tapi nak kata tak tahu ni kenyataan DG MPIB... pening, pening.



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Of PKR's potential blast in own face...

Of late, PKR is putting the rest of HARAPAN's partner on edge claiming that since PKR has the most number of MPs' within the coalition, they should be getting the majority of posts.

Well.... the bad news is, it might be a potential blast on PKR's face and worse, it may jeorpadise the new Mahathir-led government. Is that what PKR (read : Anwar Ibrahim wants?)



Let just say that this posting is pure academic. That way, it will not affect anything already in place. Hopefully, it remains academic if HARAPAN's Speaker choice is someone other than Johari Abdul.

When Johari's name is mentioned as possible HARAPAN's choice for Parliament speaker, his own party colleague came out to shoot the proposal down.

Surendran pointed out the following :-

1. Johari needs to vacate his Gurun state seat and this will trigger a by-election in Kedah;
2. HARAPAN's simple majority in Kedah will be compromise and this can leads to possible BN-PAS takeover of the state;

On surface, Surendran is quite right but on the other :-

1. Surendran is Johari party colleague, why can't he whisper his case to Wan Azizah instead of bleating out in the open?
2. Is Surendran trying to imply that since he is a lawyer by profession, he wants to be considered as a candidate to Parliament speaker?
3. There is an uneasy political turmoil in PKR with proxies fighting for the top posts. Is Surendran a proxy too and his statement is directed by someone higher up?

There are too many cooks now. Everybody wants to say their piece. Where were they when BN was in power? Look at G25 as an example. They were not in the forefront when HARAPAN takes on BN's juggernaut. Now that HARAPAN is in the driver seat, G25 is "telling" HARAPAN who should be what... Is G25 really eminent government officers who are neutral or are they part and parcel of the parcel that brings Malaysia to RM 1T debt bracket?

Back to Johari Abdul. It is not about him now but look at the macro picture. If PKR insist on Johari Abdul as Parliament speaker, PKR is actually putting Kedah at risk.

Is this PKR's move to say that "I am the big brother" of HARAPAN? Or is this Anwar Ibrahim's way of saying "I control what happens"?

I say, giver Tun M and his cabinet space to do what they do best. No interference from Surendran or others. What Surendran is doing is just like the Malay saying "Kalau saya tak dapat, semua orang tak dapat"

Remember ex-AG Apandi? Swiss AG now openly claimed that Apandi refused to extend cooperation when he headed AG's chambers. Where were G25 at that time? Silent!!! Not even one quack from the so called eminent ex-government top post bearers. I love to see their response now...

Is Apandi acting on Malaysia's best interest or the better interest of ex PM? Apandi should come out and explain if he truly believes that he is acting on government's behalf. Keeping silent is no longer an option, not when the Swii's AG clearly mentioned Apandi as the person who refused to extend cooperation.

What has Lokman Adam get to say on this? maybe another bout of cash donation to help Apandi to sue Swiss AG, perhaps?

Me? I prefer to look from afar...

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Of Gentlemanly conduct... with or without

It is a dying breed. Yesterday, the youth of Malaysia teach the rest a thing or two about Gentlemen conduct...


Najib has been finally charged. Let the court decides whether he is innocent or guilty of the charges levelled on his person. That's for the lawyers to argue and present their case.

At the same time, it should not stop the rest to provide their comments based on their perception. For me, there is always this statement "Legally right but morally wrong". Even if Najib is proven legally right, what he did is morally wrong... That's my personal opinion. And that's why I am not a judge heh heh heh.

A day after the full cabinet is revealed, Syed Saddiq clocks in for work as Minister of Youth, a position previously held by KJ. What is interesting is the manner these 2 young guys acted. KJ is magnamous in handing over the job to Syed whilst Syed complimented KJ for the job well done.

Looking back, I guess this is the only Ministry that undergoes a "proper" handing over since PH took over Putrajaya in 9th May 2018. Shame on others (old guys) who failed to provide a proper handing over, and that includes ex PM Najib Razak.

This is what I am talking about. The youth of Malaysia has great potential and if this maturity persist, we have a great future ahead. This in part is matured politics.

On Najib, I am not going to comment on the charges and the perception. Whilst many were initially concerned if Najib will be in the famous Orange MACC lock-up suit, the opposite is true. MACC has been gracious towards the ex PM and accorded him the dignity of wearing a suit to court when he was charged earlier today.

Najib can claim of anything under the sun as what his daughter is pleading for the rakyat to think of her father just this once.
Did Nooryana ever think of the rakyat? I don't believe so, not when she lavishly spent her friends on several occassions at the expense of the rakyat. Did she ever know how the rakyat suffers and will be suffering to repay 1MDB debts and those that is still unaccounted?

Nooryana as a daughter is correct in asking for moral support but as z citizen of Malaysia, Nooryana must also go to the grounds and feel the pulse of the normal people who are trying to survive daily. Don't just stay lofty in Pavilion suites forgetting about the less fortunate amongst us.

How many of UMNO members came to Putrajaya last night in show of support towards Najib? My information says only around 50 turn up. What a far cry when Najib was in power. Where are those who screamed "IM4U"? Lost in transit?

This shows one thing. In UMNO, you are only beholdenly golden when you are in power and able to dish goodies. Without those, you will face the world alone.... and Najib is slowly learning this. 42 years of spoon feeding is over. Now Najib has to answer for his misdeeds.


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Of UMNO's cracking up "All in the family" unity...

UMNO's Presidential election expose another serious flaw in the beleguered party. Once since as a party of "comrades", an ugly truth returns - UMNO do have sore losers.

If left unchecked, this can lead to more serious troubles ahead...

Remember Ku Li? Once a serious contender to UMNO leadership back in the 80's, his Presidential election lost to Tun M leads him to form the now definct Semangat 46.

Zoom to 2018 and Ku Li makes another bid for UMNO's President'spost, going against Zahid Hamidi, KJ and 2 others. He still lost. What else is new, you may say...

This time around, Ku Li thought he got the post wrapped and ready for him. He read it wrong and he came in third with a dismal 20 over divisions. Ku Li had wet draems of him leading UMNO to charge back at Tun M. He had over 200 UMNO youth delegates visiting him a couple of days ago and had division leaders swooning around him.

In the end, he came in third. No medals there. Does Ku Li accepts his defeat graciously? The answer is NO. Instead of declaring his open support for Zahid Hamidi, Ku Li sticks to UMNO's SOP of blaming others for their shortcomings. If Najib blaims negative perceptions for BN's 9th May loss, Ku Li put the blame on "money politics". So typically UMNO and what Ku Li incidentally do is opening up UMNO's long-open secret of vote buying.

What Ku Li fails to realise is that his statement maybe used to needle in UMNO and MACC can openly investigate UMNO and its leaders of money politics. Ku Li put a safety clause by saying that "rumours has it" but he is better off shutting his mouth than to blame on "hearsay".

I guess for Ku LI - If I didn't win UMNO Presidency then nobody should be either. Bad move there, Ku Li.

It is still OK if only Ku Li comes out as a sore loser. Now KJ, UMNO's golden son, reflects his trueself when he claims that UMNO warlords use threats to get the delegates voting their way. Isn't KJ one of the warlors himself. I mean, he was the immediate past leader of UMNO youth. Isn't that a position powerful enough to shake the earth and send shivers to the rest of UMNO leadership?

KJ claims that the warlords use threats. KJ should be more precise how the threats work. If the threats are related to political coffers and projects, there are now none since UMNO has lost their golden goose by the name of Putrajaya.

If KJ imply of money politics, then KJ is actually admitting to MACC that what MACC did to freeze bank accounts is the right thing to do.

Both KJ and Ku Li may be sighing relief as Zahid Hamidi is called to be MACC's guest tomorrow. I guess for Ku LI and KJ, whatever it is "yang menang jadi abu, yang kalah jadi arang"

Where is the supposedly UMNO's family spirit in party elections? If party elders and movers like Zahid, Ku Li and KJ could not embrace that spirit, how do you expect the 16,000 over delegates to embrace that spirit?

Hamid Albar quit UMNO, Bukit Gantang MP quits the party, Bagan Serai MP left UMNO, and the latest to openly quits the party is former Puteri chief.

In short, UMNO is now a flawed party. It is Najib who planted the flawed seed and Zahid Hamidi is harvesting on poor crop of UMNO leaders.

Me? Let's hear from Sabah UMNO....

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Of rocky road ahead.... UMNO

UMNO is at critical crossroad. The recent UMNO Presidential election offers their members three choice :-

1. Stick to the deformed convention;
2. Trust the old guards; or
3. Gamble on uncertain changes.

17,000 UMNO delegates across the nation, minus Sarawak who has no UMNO division, opts to stick to deformed convention.

I say, good luck UMNO. UMNO choose the rocky road...

30th June is another cornerstone to the once mighty UMNO. After the rakyat show UMNO and BN the exit from Putrajaya, UMNO still dizzy from the fall from Putrajaya crown opts for convention. Not the normal convention but a deformed convention.

Najib is gone and facing mounting prospects of mismanaging Malaysia for the past 9 years. As days drag by, Najib seems more lost than ever and still could not accept the humilation of 9th May 2018.

UMNO, with Najibless leadership coupled with their own abyss of party election which may or may not be accepted by ROS goes for leadership election on 30th June 2018. UMNO choose Zahid Hamidi over Ku Li and KJ.



My first question is Why UMNO choose Zahid? There are so many issues against him and yet UMNO members choose him over the other 2 (well, actually there are four) other candidates.

Did UMNO members overlooked these following points? :-

1. Although Zahid is the highest ranking UMNO after Najib, he is actually an elevated to Deputy UMNO President after MY was purged from the party;
2. Out of 3 VP, Zahid seems to be the last man standing after SA was also purged 2 years earlier from the party and H2O opts to ride the sunset after GE14;
3. H2O who was actually the PM-designate (rumour?) decided to stand down when his cousin ie Najib was humiliated on 9th May 2018;
4. Zahid's roots was and still is the concern for many. If normal channels are applied, is he a Malaysian? I leave it at that and you guys figure out;
5. Zahid as Najib's second man carries Najib's "infamous" legacy. Is this what UMNO wants to potray itself to the rakyat?

UMNO is still in self denial mode. The Presidential election reflects that feeling. UMNO members are still stunned with 9th May 2018. Unfortunately UMNO is running out of options and time. Delaying the party election will further jeorpadise their already precarious registration with ROS. Now that "CHANGE" is the air, UMNO can't afford to be legally illegal hence whether they like it or not, UMNO is force to carry out the party election soonest possible.

Ku Li days are now officially over. His often aloft stand distance him from the members. This UMNO Presidential election sends him a clear signal that he is just another MP who has lost touch with the masses. Where Ku Li once has all the chances to lead the nation when the opposition calls him to lead, he choose to be in his comfort zone and now when UMNO members wanted to rally behind him, he fails to shine as a possible leader. Good bye, Ku Li.

KJ's 4th floor baggage is haunting him. His potrayal as a new voice of UMNO went unheeded. Obviously, KJ appeals to the young where he once lead but his approach is scorned by the elders of the party. KJ's political future is now in Zahid's hands. All his bearded approach fails to convince UMNO members that he has change.

What are the options left for UMNO? Where are the true leaders of UMNO who has been in the backburner for years? Those professionals whose ascesion to UMNO leadership curbed by the greedy warlords of UMNO. This Presidential election should be the signal for the warlors to retreat. Unfortunately, UMNO members is sending the wrong message.

The VP and MT posts will reflect the seriousness of UMNO to change. If the warlords and the old guards are still there, then UMNO has a tough rocky road ahead.

Maybe UMNO members are sending a signal to their leadership and that signal is for UMNO to "better close shop". UMNO has its chances and UMNO opts to remain arrogant by choosing the wrong team to head them.

With all the recent developments and revealation, maybe and just maybe, UMNO can take a long rest from Putrajaya, say at least up to GE 16.

PH needs a good sparring partner and UMNO fails... maybe UMNO needs 2021 to really elect capable leaders. The question is - will UMNO still be legally registered by then? Or will UMNO be dissolved by 2021?

Me? I call on all UMNO warlords to make way for others. Your time is over. Get UMNO true warriors in to carry out the original UMNO struggle, if they still remember what the struggle is all about...

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Of changes... slow and easy

Why am I quiet?

Well, honestly.. 9th May dumbfounded most of us. Yes, I expected shifts here and there but I never expect the BN to fall as bad as that. Najib is the factor for BN's misfortunes and Tun M is the needed catalyst the "opposition" needs to dethrone BN. That wil be revisited later...

This time around, hanges will surely comes but it shall be at its own pace. It should not be acceerated just to please the masses.

PDRMhas finally announce the value of seizure in Pavilion KL. It comes to RM 1B. Not bad for Najib,eh. Regardless of how Najib reacts, there will be questions to be answered. Surely if all of that is from his inheritance or through friends' gifts, it should be stored in banks and safe vaults. Why the apprtment, Najib?

A friend WA me and say why the fuss and why use the "B" figure when it can be downplayed to "M". My response is simple, would he be happier if PDRMannounce a RM 1,000M value rather than a RM 1B value? It is all figures. What is more important is how he amassed the wealth?

Some took pity with a number of GLC heads resignation. One of them is Shazalli Ramly. Should we be pitiful? He is said t earn RM 100K a month to prop up Najib with songs and advertisements. Now that the gravvy train stops at Harapan's redlight, Shazalli is gone. Did anyone asked is he really worth RM 100K/month? He quits his plump job because he is not performing to Rakyat's expectation. Instead, he opts to grease Najib and bleeds the nation. Yes, he is jobless now but at the same time we should be asking of his collected wealth when he is up there playing to Najib's wishes and commands. The same goes to other GLC heads including PNB's Wahid.

If these GLC heads choose self over nation, then there are open doors options for them to walk out. Why wait to be red-carded? NO shame on these GLC heads...

Of course, it is expected for KJ and the likes to play on "revenge politics" to their supporters. Is it really revenge politics or is it cleaning house with dirts accumulated during Najib's era.

I have not touched on the red files yet. I will be touching on all these and in my own way stay neutral...

As for now, let's listen to UMNO's presidential hopeful debate to be aired live via ASTRO AWANI...

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Of patience ...

First : Congrats to Rakyat of Malaysia for voting in a new government. Honestly, I choose to remain quiest for the past few weeks as I see the unfolding of a new era. Yes, I see the coming of BN downfall and NO, I did not foresee them faring that badly in PRU 14. Whatever it is, it is part of Malaysian history.

Have the dust settled? No, I don't think so. However, the new Malaysia administrator must know how to filter the demands made since the sheriff is back in town.

For the time being, allow me to go through some of the list of demands :-

1. Malaysian BAR moots Ambiga as new AG

I will be frank. Ambiga is not up for the job. Malaysian BAR should not be imposing their views on to the new government. I would appreciate if Malaysian BAR remains neutral and let the government make its selection based on their criteria. I laughed at how so many people wanted to be the "insider" to put forth their demands. Let the government make their choice. Have Malaysian BAR insist or nominate their own as AG before? If not, then why now?

2. Zulkifli off as SPRM commissioner

Why so rush? Zulkifli should stand his ground if he did his job. Tendering his resignation on the first day of new Government reveals that he might be doing something wrong. I will not dwell what he did but Dzulkifle's action reflects his "guilty concious".

3. Apandi on leave

No surprise here. It is Apandi who actually initiate BN's downfall from grace. It is Apandi who goes against the flow when he declare Najib innocent from 1MDB debacle when countries all over the world launched investigation on 1MDB. In fact, it is Apandi who delays or refuse to co-operate with authorities (eg Swiss authorities) when they request for information regarding 1MDB.

Yes, in part Apandi is right when he declares that he is adviser to the government but the question is : who is he loyal to? Bear in mind that he was Kelantan's UMNO treasurer before he was appointed as AG. Any political connection there?

4. Irwan transferred out of MOF

You see it coming when Irwan goes overboard in the last days of campaigning period, staging a concert in Langkawi and promising goodies to Langkawi voters.

As a civil servant, Irwan shoud stay at an arm's length with politicians. But then again, is Irwan playing office politics for KSN post? Now, it is bye-bye Irwan....

Of course, there are other casualties which need not be listed here.

It is important to relax and let the Government do its job. I received information on new political scenario if PKR decided to go with BN and PAS. Possible? Yes. Anwar is too anxious to be PM but honestly, I see Anwar coming in 2 years from now. He has been out of touch since his Sg Buloh days and for him to takeover now will reflect his greed, similar to his failed Kajang move.

As I said earlier, let the government do its job. There are so many asking for tit or tat as in Ambiga's call to act against Taib Mahmud. Yes, Taib is no angel but there are certain things better left untouched less you want a "revolt" from Sarawak. If that happens, will Ambiga ready and willing to stand up and be counted? Sarawak is an asset to Malaysia, is Ambiga willing to let Sarawak cede from Malaysia by going for Taib's jugular? Ambiga may be a good lawyer, but she is not a good politician. NGO, maybe but not a good politician.

KJ? Everybody can speaks their piece of mind after it happens. In KJ's case, he admitted that not telling the truth earlier contributed to BN's loss. Will he say the same thing if BN won PRU 14? I bet if BN had won PRU 14, he will be the frontrunner applepolishing Najib.

What did I see of BN in the future? I see BN will make some headway in PRU 15 but BN is not ready to reclaim PMship in PRU 15. BN needs to start clean and that means every leader from Zahid downwards need to pave way for others. That includes KJ making way for a new leader. It will take time, and rakyat will not easily forgive and forget what BN has done in the past especially the role of UMNO in becoming "big bully" to its brothers in arms within BN.

I will not say more now. 2 weeks before election, a technician told me of the pay bloggers received from their political masters, be it BN or PH. He never know that I am a blogger and more important I am not for sale. That way, I can write my piece of mind without fear or favour.

Do I care about readership? No, I don't care. Do I care about making money from blogging? Never in my life.

Who am I? I am Dnightcaller, moving alone.

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Of political will and self interest... with fame and fortune thrown in

Nomination day is days away but the heat is on.

So far, caretaker Najib is back-pedalling and is grappling whatever he can for PRU 14 victory.


Some say it's a foot deep and some say it will be reverse Malay tsunami.

When Najib says no Malay tsunami, then take his words...no Malay tsunami. However, what Najib fails to understand then it is not Malay tsunami in rejecting UMNO, it is going to be a Malay tsunami to reject him.

But that is not all. It is just a beginning. I see possibility of Rakyat tsunami in rejecting a common entity known as BN. That is why, many are in panic mode when they placed their self interest above nation.

Trust Husam to come up with something spectacular when PRU is near. This time, his bombshell is about ECRL (East Coast Rail Link) and GST. What is Husam revealing thus far?. Well :-

1. ECRL main contractor was granted relief from paying GST;
2. The relief was granted under section which concerns Finance Minister to grant GST relief;
3. The GST relief came in the form of letter from Finance Ministry dated 7th Feb 2018 and effective from 26th Sept 2016(?);

Husam's claim was later confirmed by Government as per The Edge market's news " Malaysia confirms GST relief for Chinese firm behind ECRL"

Let's not talk about reducing project cost as that can be manipulated. Questions that need to be answered by caretaker Najib are :-

1. Why is ECRL contractor granted GST relief? On what basis? And if this is about project cost reduction, is there any clause in the Contracts document that says so? If not, then the project cost remains high despite GST relief. What are the failsafe mechanism put in place to prevent the contractor from "misusing" the GST relief grant?;
2. If ECRL is a government project, what about the newly awarded HSR? Will the project contractor awarded the same GST relief from Finance Minister? Bear in mind that HSR contractor has local component inside and this should be a plus point for them to get GST relief;
3. What about Bandar Iskandar? Forest city? Will they be given GST relief too?
4. If this is about project cost reduction, then why not it be applicable to all government projects especially those affecting local contractors who are now struggling to meet project dateline?
5. ECRL project cost is RM 60B. Assuming that 60 % are material cost and applicable for GST relief, this comes to a whopping RM 2.2B. Did the former Finance Minister reveal this in cabinet meeting? in parliament? Or can someone gives the benefit breakdown derived from GST relief? Or worse, is RM 2.2B untraceable?

It is easier said than done. What Husam did is opening another can of worms, courtesy of mismanagement of government fund and income. If this exposure is made after PRU 14, it will be a "non-effect". It is worth noting that the Finance Minister issued the GST relief in February 2018. It is puzzling for it to be effective, backdated to September... smells of rotten fish.

PRU 14 is now becoming a battle of wits. It is about the rakyats political will and courage to make a decision unfamiliar to them . On the whole, many believed that there is a need to change the skipper. And is the crew is still loyal to the skipper, then they too should go as rakyats are the passengers. As passengers, they want a safe passage not the action taken by skipper to sink the ship.

Why are politicians so hardworking this time around? They are blending their self interest with rakyats inspiration. There are those whose self interest includes :-

1. Protecting their legacy and their source of income via patronage, influence and power;
2. The need to stay relevant and keeping their own cans of worms shut from public eyes;
3. The opportunity to hoodwink for the next 5 years;
4. The perks, priviledge of red carpet weolcoming party, sirens blaring, VVIP treatment and the freebies that comes along;

Is this what the caretaker person afraid of losing? Or is it due to the pressure from those he umbrella through the years? The stakes are high and if the groundswell continues, there will be changes in Malaysia comes 9th May.

The caretaker may has his own ideas of how to stem the tide. It is not the time to speculate what might be done in efforts to cling to power. The world is watching and Malaysia will make its choice.

For some, regardless of May 9 outcome, they will still be perched up high and may need minor twerking to suit their self interest. These may include those in high positions across the nation whose political alliance and allegiance will be scrutinise. Some may be shown the exit door whilst some may be reprimanded. All can happen...

Whatever it is, life goes on for the 25 million plus rakyats.. and many hope that 10th May will be a new dawn.

Politically, come what may UMNO need to change regardless whether they win or lose on 9th May. PAS, unfortunately, needs to look inwards and maybe some major changes in their set-up to meet a new challenge. Bersatu? Well, it is up to ROS and whatever ROS decision will hinge on 9th May results. PKR will be stronger with Anwar is freed in June. AMANAH maybe new and may get good spoils, but can they shake off their old belief that PAS is the party for them? DAP will be lead by new leaders whilst MCA, Gerakan will be looking for burial grounds. Sarawak PBS will be forced to work with the government of the day and will still remain relevant there. Warisan's future will be determined by Shafie Afdal...

Me? I will be looking for friends to enjoy D'Vegas coffee...

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Of Najib's high-income nation and AEON Tebrau...

Malaysian Government had prepared the National Transformation Plan to help the country achieve high-income developed nation status by 2020

- Najib Tun Razak

Now is 2018, 2 years from Najib's targetted high-income nation. Do you think we are going to be there?


If Najib's 2020 vision of high-income nation is on track, everything should be fine.

However, in preparing for GE 14, there is a shocking reality and it happens in Johor.

One fine day, TMJ decided to shower his subjects with a RM 3,000 per shopper offer in AEON Tebrau. It is said that TMJ spent RM 1,000,000 for his deeds. I look at it from a different angle and it has nothing to do with TMJ.

TMJ's actions rear an ugly side of Malaysians (regardless where they come from). It shows that Malaysians are freebies-hungry and worse, what they left behind when they were not fortunate enough to be in TMJ's time-frame freebie.

The picture above shows the aftermath when TMJ's time limit is over. The gesture is selective in the sense that not all can patronise AEON Tebrau especially the old and the handicapped. One guy commented that it is better for TMJ to handout AEON vouchers to the shoppers as a way to avoid the ugly scene. Maybe he is right but I am sure TMJ's minders did not think of that.

Not only that, NST reported that some families resorted to tactics of stocking their shopping carts with various goods and use different checkout lanes. So, imagine if you happen to have 4 family members at that particular time. You have 4 loaded carts of goods. Isn't that depriving others of their opportunity to share TMJ's kindness?

Worse, how do you stack-up 4 loaded carts of goods in your vehicles? Multiple trips, perhaps? I see this as "looting", the only major difference is these guys "looted" legally whilst most looting happens during rioting.

It will not end there. What will happen if someone starts spreading fake news of more AEON-like freebies across Johore or God forbids the nation. Many opportunists, young and old, handicapped or not, rich or poor will make beelines to these outlets. More chaos perhaps?

I remember reading during Umar Abd Aziz'z time as Caliph, there is no fakir (the poor) for his officers to distribute zakat. What does it means?

Umar Abdul Aziz reminds his subjects to voice out if his actions is against the Islamic teachings. What can we say of today? Can Najib claims he is fully submissive to his Creator, that he is free from any wrongdoings - be it public knowledge or private matters? Can Najib claims that he has uplifted the poor? If he does, then what happens in AEON Tebrau should not has happened.

I see the AEEON Tebrau's incident as a manifestation of Najib's failures. He has created generation of free-loaders and worse, it shows that Malaysians are still in dire needs, or in short Malaysia is not heading towards high-income nation come 2020.

That brings 1 question to mind. With Najib's going places claiming job opportunities are aplenty, where are the jobs? And who benefits from all these jobs creation? Is it Malaysians? Is it Bangsa Johor? Is it Bugis? Is it Indonesians? Is it Nepalese? Burmese? Bangladeshis? China Chinese?

Someone chart out the incoming investments in Peninsular Malaysia as in the plan.

Billions of investments coming and how much are the locals getting? If Investments is not translated to economic growth, then is it not economic colonisation? Are we becoming economic colonies to others?

If these jobs are not for locals, then Najib's vision is self-defeating. If there are no opportunities to the locals, then Najib is a failure to the nation.

If we take AEON Tebrau as a yardstick, then Najib fails in his vision as evident from the mad scramble for goodies dished out by TMJ. TMJ is not at fault here. The failure lies in Najib. If Najib's high income nation is on track, I doubt there will be such chaos in AEON Tebrau.

Unfortunately, AEON incident happens when GE 14 is just around the corner. Maybe, it is an omen of things to come when GE 14 is underway.


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Of new engine...

MY friend used to say "If the 1st generation builds a legacy, the 2nd will expands the legacy whilst the third will destroy the legacy through complacence.


yes... the heat is on. With Najib announcing the dissolution of the 13th parliament, it is expected that the states (except Sarawak) will follow suit in the coming hours and days.

Election is about returning the power to the rakyat to determine which party(ies) will govern Malaysia for the next 5 years. This time around, it is not an easy walk in the park for BN. Even before SPR could announce the nomination and polling dates, someone down south started to "contribute" his part.

Will his "opinion" sway the voting pattern? Honestly, the answer is no. Why? Simply, his timing is not right and someone would say "he jumps the gun".

Rafidah Aziz, on the other hand, has something refreshing to say. She openly ask Najib to explain on the so-called 40,000 hecatres of privatisation of "military land". Now, that is NEWS. In short, Rafidah claimed :-

1. 40,000 hectares of "military land" gone to a three-person company;
2. It happens in 2008 when Najib was DPM and Minister of Defense;
3. Land leased for 40 years, done without open tender;

You want more? Read it here.

Najib has plenty to explain. It is not only about BN's performance but his own decisions that are now questioned in the open.

Najib coined the word Glokal. He talked about championing Malays. He boasted that he is Pahlawan Bugis etc.

Now, let us visit him from a different angle. How can he claimed that he championed the Malays when the "Malays" he knew comes in the form of Jho Low. Bear in mind that Najib was sent to study overseas when he was in his early teens. He returned when his father passed away. Do you think Najib feels the same way as we do? Do you think he played "lastik", "kayu tiga", "congkok"? Naahhh... his game will be crickets, lawn tennis, canoeing etc.

That said, Najib does not breathe the same air we breathe nor did he experience growing up in Malaysia. Najib can claims a lot of things but he is no Tun Razak. He did not have the same passion like his father. His passion is different...

This is not about advising the skipper of the ship. This is about replacing an incompetent skipper. Not only that, it is time to replace the whole engine. An uncharted approach but something that is needed to put Malaysians back in a correct path.

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Of polical ambush, gambits and goodies...

No doubt about it, the countdown has begun...


5 years (or is it 10years?) of mismanagement and suddenly everything seems to "spring" out on the last days of 13th Parliementary sitting. It only points to few things :-

1. The countdown has begun and PM is going to dissolve parliament in the next coming hours;
2. The ruling party is potraying itself as the defenders of civil services;
3. Those who are in the running for candidancy will be open to internal sabotage;

Everything seems hotting up now. As mentioned, the ruling party manage to bulldoze the EC redelienation exercise whereby political opponents suggested gerry mandering. On this, you can read it elsewhere on the views from both sides, depending on your political inclination.

For PM to announce additional pay rise seems a bit odd especially on the timing. Of course, some will claim as political corruption whilst others will claim that the pay rise is due.

Apa lagi awak mahu...

Malay Mail noted the following on PM's announcement regarding additional pay rise :-

1. Effective date : 1st July 2018. Why 1st July 2018? Could PM bring it much closer to say, June 2018 as majority of civil servant will see additional cash as handy in June 2018 in conjunction with Hari Raya.
2. Non-Muslim staff will be allowed 7 days unrecorded leave for religious events yearly. What about those with no religious beliefs? And 7 days yearly? Is Malay Mail misquoting PM?

In the same news, next paragraph, Malay Mail wrote PM said "Therefore, the government has agreed to extend unrecorded leave for non-Muslim staff, to carry out their respective religious activities, subject to a maximum of seven days, throughout their period of service. It takes effect beginning January 2018."

Is it 7 days yearly or is it 7 days once in their period of service?

Elsewhere, 1 UMNO aspiring candidate came out blaming political sabotage..

In short, this guy claimed :-

1. He was being trapped as part of political sabotage;
2. It jeopardise his chances of being nominated as candidate for Bandar Tun Razak;
3. He was only drinking coffee at the karaoke joint;

It must be some coffee... Wiki said Irish coffee has a mixture of coffee, Irish whiskey and sugar. Whatever he consumed that night may not be Irish coffee as the same newspaper report mentioned
"It was reported by theSun that Rizalman tested positive for banned substances methamphetamine and amphetamine". I am no Irish coffee drinker but I doubt methamphetamine and amphetamine is part of Irish coffee ingredient.

Tough luck, Rizalman. Now you have an uphill task to convince Najib and Zahid that you are worthy to be BN candidate for PRU 14. As it is, even UMNO secretary hinted of possible sabotaged from political enemies, internally or externally.

Hadi seems eager to up his party's chances too. Malaysiakini reported Hadi's RUU 355 may be debated on the last day of 13th Parliement sitting.

Malaysiakini in their report said :-

1. Hadi's motion on RUU 355 may be debated;
2. If passed, it will be referred to Government committee that will decide whether to accept the changes or ignore it;
3. If debated and voted, it might force a show of hands where MP's are either for or against RUU 355;
4. BN component parties, with the exception of UMNO, has clearly stated their stand against RUU 355;
5. It might be a "subtle" way for Najib and Hadi to ward off potential Malay tsunami;
6. RUU 355 might be debated or the Government might choose to abort it at the last minute.

Hadi is banking on RUU 355 debate to potray himself as championing RUU 355 and give whatever added boost to his pledgling PAS.

Unfortunately, Hadi's grand last stand came to a nought when Azalina moves to adjourn the parliament immediately after Government business. What does that means? Simple... Hadi has been played out (again) by Najib. In short, PAS is getting the short hand of the stick from BN-led Najib.

PAS has nowhere to go now and with its party President and his inner circle accused of RM 70M buyout, PAS is looking at getting bashed in PRU 14 by both BN and opposition-coalition. Far cry from PAS of 2013, Hadi is leading PAS into the abyss...

Guys, get ready yeah... It all system go.... let the countdown begins where Santa Claus comes to town...

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Of added liability... Equanimity

Time is running out... tick tock, tick tock


For PRU 13, Najib dissolve the parliament on 3rd April 2013. The first parliament seating was held on 24th June and technically, the 13th Parliament will be automatically dissolve on 24th June 2018.

Now, it is the "cat and mouse" game where the windows are closing fast for Najib. Yes, he pushes the re-delienation exercise and get it gazzeted a week before and yesterday his coalition party pushes through the anti-fake news which is considered as a "shock and awe" strategy for PRU 14. Then, what?

Yong Teck Lee has filed a summons in Sabah High court to compel PM to table re-delienation report for Sabah. Najib is getting sweaty with this. Yong might win the case and then, what will happen? What will be the legal complication if Najib decided to dissolve the parliament before High Court decides. Let's assume Najib dissolving the parliament on 6th April 2018, will SPR called the same date for Sabah?

Najib's shock and awe may not be effective. Why? Equanimity's, the yatch, owner has withdrew their initial challenge in Indonesian courts and submit a second challenge to stop Equanimity's seizure. The Indonesian court set 9th April as hearing date and it might coincide with Najib's 13th parliament dissolution. Not easy to be PM, eh Najib?

Worse, this is not the time to party in karaoke. Hard lesson for a certain division chief. A friendly fire from within the same party to possible candidates-in waiting?

Back on Equanimity, the following should be noted :-

1. Pre-trial hearing scheduled on 2nd April 2018 has been postponed;
2. Application was withdrawn and new date ie 9th April 2018 has been set;
3. Claimants has added more document to challenge the seizure;

I am sure US FBI will have a field day to counter the claimant's documents and more will be revealed during the hearing. And that "more" may politically hurt someone in Putrajaya... Equanimity is becoming an unwanted added liability for Jho Low and those within his circle (wink.. wink)

ssshhh... let the fun begins...

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Of anti fake news and revisiting re-delienation exercise...

parliament has voted on one and will be voting on the second soon...


Days ago, Parliament has voted 129 - 80 on the re-delienation of seats. As briefly mentioned, YDP Agung has the discretionary powers to hold permission up to 30 days as stated in article 66. If he did that, then :-

1. It can become law only after 30 days of first submission to him;
2. That said, even if Government of the day dissolve the parliament on 4th April 2018, it cannot use the new electoral boundaries until 30 days has lapsed;
3. Can SPR runs on new electoral boundaries or must it revert to the old boundary?

That was all academic now because YDP Agung consented the EC redelienation exercise the day after Parliament voted.

Now, the Government is trying to push through anti-Fake news within this parliament session. In fact, It was supposed to go for voting at 2 pm. Using the same approach, YDP Agung can withold his permission (if Parliament voted for anti-Fake news). If he choose the option, then :-

1. Assuming parliament is dissolve on 4th April 2018, anti-Fake news will not be in effect until 30 days later;
2. Based on SPR's past record, election (PRU) will be held within 14 - 21 days when parliament dissolve;
3. That means anti-Fake news will not be in effect during the campaigning period;
4. Will this be an open session for both sides to shoot Fake news?

I see everything as timing. It may be wrong timing timing for PM to dissolve parliament now,but then again his window is closing fast. Hopefully this time around, the timing will give a brighter future for Malaysia...

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Of ... redelineation voting and...

I will make it short this time.

Why?


Redelineation is an important issue affecting us especially when PRU 14 is around the corner. Although the voting is done as bloc voting, not much was said at the time of passing.

Malaysiakini did its homework and list who voted for whom as seen here.

13 did not vote whereby 3 were suspended, 2 deceased, 2 unknown reasons, 1 vote not counted. As I see it, Lim Kit Siang's vote is not counted and why is it so? Is his suspension valid? If valid, why was he not injected from his seat the day after? Is proper procedure followed is suspending him?

Why do I want to make it short? Honestly, only by this Malaysiakini report did I know Arif Sabri (DAP) is recovering from stroke. I knew him whe I met him in MPPJ during the candleight vigil and introduce him to the late Zorro Bernard.

I guess I have to carry the torch alone now...

To Arif Sabri, may Allah speed up your recovery...

Will be back writing ....

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Of 129 - 80 : So what?

129 -80 and the new Electoral boundaries affecting 98 parliamentary seats excluding Sabah is passed.

Expected? Yes... Effects? Plenty...

It cannot be fake news as The Sun "Telling it as it is" reported it.

Drama? Aplenty. Malaysia Insight reported about 800 ignored police orders and marched to Parliament's gate to protest EC re-delineation report. The numbers are not important but the intention is...
For the protesters, there is elements of gerrymandering and malapportionment benefitting the ruling party.

Rightfully or is it expectedly, Lim Kit Siang who is one of opposition's outspoken MP demanded an explaination why the EC redelienation report was embargoed. His persistent demand for explaination earned him the wrath of Speaker Pandikar. Is Lim Kit Siang suspended for 6 months? Or is he reprimanded? He was seen at his place in the evening when the voting takes place. Does that means he is not suspended?

Pandikar or rather the Speaker's office seems vague in implementing suspension. Why can't it be clear? Must everything be vague and transluscent?

It doesn't end on parliament floor. Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan remarked Cathay Pacific's waiver rebooking fees on polling day (PRU14) was intended for regime change. Nur Jazlan like to politicise everything... just like Pandikar says everything is being politicised.

What is wrong if Cathay Pacific decided to waiver rebooking charge? It is their business decision and it affects their financial end. Nothing to do with Nur Jazlan. Maybe, it is good for Cathay Pacific to waiver because :-

1. It is not specifically for Malaysians travelling on Cathay Pacific;
2. it is open to all and may be further incentive for tourists to visit Malaysia;
3. Malaysian who return to vote has the option to vote for BN or for opposition. Hoe sure is Nur Jazlan that these voters will vote the opposition (only) or BN(only)? Can Nur Jazlan see the future? Or is Nur Jazlan getting cold feet?

EC redelienation has been approved by parliament and EC can update their electoral roll by 1 week. After that, it is all system go for PRU 14.

Personally, the redilenation report adds challenges to the opposition and should be a catalyst for them to work harder. At the same time, BN should not be complacent thinking the new EC electoral boundaries will be a walk in the park. Tun M's return to active politics may add some unexpected twist, something BN or opposition cannot gauge and can only assume.

Me? I am always fascinated and ask why administrator's boundary differs from police coverage boundary? Will it not be better if the boundary is standardise so that it remains the same? This goes for electoral boundaries too...

Imagine when the District Officer calls for meeting and the district police chief says so and so place is not in their jurisdiction but in another officer's charge whilst the elected politician says so and so village is not within his constituency... will it not be rojak decision?

I call for cool heads to sit down and once and for all work on a single administrative, police coverage and electoral boundaries for a more efficient system of administration, policing and politicking... what say you?

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Of Dzul's marriage review... revisiting Zaki Azmi's predicament

First, Islam allows for a Muslim man to marry four if he has the capability and capacity to equally treat his wives. I will not go into the details as I am a "One-woman man".

Dzulkifli Ahmad, MACC chief slips in the news, after his alledged tryst in Bali. The Government has dropped his case because the prosecutors stamped NFA necessary. He was reportedly took on a second wife in Kelantan after videos of his supposedly trip to Indonesia surfaced.

All's well if it ends well? No, not in Dzul's case...


Malaysiakini's news on MACC Chief absent from marriage review is interesting. It states that :-

1. MACC Chief and his new wife is absent from their marriage review in Kota Bharu;
2. Kota Bharu is in Kelantan and Kelantan is ruled by PAS-led government and the religious purview in under the state and officially the State religious head is the Sultan of Kelantan;
3. A complaint against Dzul's union in Kota Bharu in Jan 2018 triggers the marriage review;
4. Dzul alledgedly failed to seek permission from Syariah court before he entered into second marriage;

Now, what is rukun nikah in Islam? Well, there are 5 ie :-
1. A man (husband);
2. woman (wife);
3. Wali (person who gives the woman for marriage ie the woman's father/brothers/relatives);
4. Witness (saksi)
5. Ijab n Kabul (marriage rites)

What about the conditions (syarat) for nikah? Amongst others :-
1. Islam;
2. Bukan mahram ie not own siblings/relatives which Islam forbids marriage;
3. Not while perfoming hajj or umrah;
4. Willingness and not forced;
5. man does not have 4 wives during the time of marriage;
6. knowing that the woman to be married is eligible ie not someone's else wife etc

Not sure what the marriage review is all about but based on the rukun, it should meet with all the requirements. Whatever, let us let the Kelantan syariah court hears the arguments and decide on the marriage review. Sweating time, eh Dzul?

Whenever a high profile individual goes into second marriage, controversy sometimes follow. Remember Zaki Azmi? To cut out the suspense, Zaki Azmi was Ketua Hakim Negara (Chief Justice) of Malaysia from 2008 - 2011. He was also a ranking member of UMNO's disciplinary board before taking the office of Ketua Hakim Negara.

Zaki's second marriage took place in Perlis in May 2005 by a kadi from Thailand. 2 months later, Zaki applied for his marriage to be declared null and void. There must be reason(s) for Zaki to choose that path. Could it be pressure from home? Could it be due to his possible climb up the judiciary post? Could it be love lost along the way?

It is not easy to live a high-profile civilian life when you take on second marriage. There is a need to juggle between the 2 homes and what more when it is your first wife who face the challenges when first staring out. When success is there, many will be more than willing to be taken in as second wife (or third or fourth) because perks are aplenty.

Don't believe? You can ask Kinabatangan Bung Moktar or maybe someone higher up in his political circle. Hadi has more than 1 wife and there are those who took artists as second wives... you can ask them as long as it is not fake news.

Don't tell me that another Azmi ie Azmi Khalid's marriage to Normala Samsuddin is fake news... hmmm what about ...?

Whatever, hoping Dzul is not regretting his decision to enter second marriage. Too late to reverse... this is not a board game where you can re-start from zero...
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Of Hadi's GST stand... yes, no, confused

PAS is becoming a confused party. All thanks to their President's digitally on, off mode.


When GST was first tabled in Parliament, PAS MPs is up in arms protesting highlighting that taxes should not burden the people especially those who are in the lower income bracket.

Hadi Awang in 2017 (or late 2016) supported GST as seen here.

Now, with PRU 14 approaching fast, Hadi came out with an opaque revised view regarding GST.

Is his latest views meant to placate voters and gain additional votes for the struggling PAS? Amongst others, Hadi lined up :-

1. Malaysia could do away with GST if Government manages its wealth well;
2. It can be abolished if no leakages in wealth management as well as no wasteful projects;
3. Leaders who are only thinking of implementing taxes are not fit to be leaders;

Now, which Hadi is talking? The Hadi that shook hands and embraced Najib? Or the Hadi who co-operated with DAP?

Hadi should be more specific when he talks about leakages and managing the country's wealth. Isn't this the same Hadi who protected 1MDB because there is no "proof" of criminal act? So Hadi should be more specific in talking about leakages or is he relying on hearsay to make his statement? If it is based on "proof" then Hadi should make a police report and presents his "proofs" for the police to take action. Why? Because this is the same hadi who wanted every wrongdoings be supported by proofs.

Wasteful projects? How does Hadi comes to conclusion of wasteful projects? Instead of relying on his rhetoric, Hadi should be listing what are the wasteful projects. He can starts from his own state or if there is none there, he can start with Federal-funded projects. What is his definition of wasteful projects? I bet many are waiting for his listing...

He concluded that leaders implementing taxes are not fit to be leaders. Can he make an example? Is he talking about the present PM? If he does, what makes him making the statements? Is the greasing drying up, Hadi?

I see Hadi making the statements to gain support for his party. He knows that PAS is facing an uphill battle this time and his &) or 90M donated funds are drying up. He needs reinforced funds to manage PAS in ensuring UMNO (read BN) landslide win in the coming PRU on PAS' expense.

He knows it, Nik Abduh knows it, Taki knows it and few others know it. But does PAS members endorse it?

Hadi is surely giving confusing statements nowadays. That's what you end up if you eat too much out of your opponents' hands... and when the feed is no more, Hadi is left stranded...

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Of Hadi, had it or ...

The past few months has not come easy. It was a time when I took a step backwards and trying to figure out whether I should continue writing in what I believe in or let go.

I choose continue writing... as a record of what I believed in...

First and foremost, I am not for hire. Never has been and never will be. Someone in the past termed it as "Ronin" and I subscribe to that idea. It is better to be free with whatever convictions you have that to be subjected to Terms & Conditions to lead a good life. I am not in that category and it is sad to see those who trade their beliefs for monetary gains.

Enough of that.

What is happening to Hadi and PAS? Did PAS really receive money in return to helping UMNO in Sarawak election? Hussam Musa believed so and PAS, despite issuing denials is not convincing enough. Like it or not, PAS is back-pedalling even in their strong footholds of Kelantan and Terengganu.

Hadi, for his part, has lost it. Could it be that age is catching up with him or is he too deeply indebted to UMNO forcing him to issue statements that are at times contrary to his deputy? Since his last hospitalisation, Hadi is no longer himself...

His "choose either PAS or UMNO but never others" is a slap to his own face. Up to now, I did not understand how can Hadi accept UMNO who is spearheading a coalition of more than 10 parties under BN is different from PKR/Bersatu/DAP/Amanah coalition?

I sensed that PAS members are getting confusing signals and the best option now is for Hadi to step down for PAS to save whatever they could due to Hadi's damage. Hadi had it. His rhetorics are no longer focussed and without TGNA to rein him in, he is PAS's worst enemy.

Let me warmed up a little.... and I will be back in the next posting...

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