P59 : To BN...it's party time...in the face of defeat...

Bicycles are in demand in P59! Somebody may be crying at home...there goes my fuel claims......
Putri UMNO is resorting to bicycle power to make their rounds in P59. With all the heat, will the putris wilt?

Unfortunately, these are the macai Putris...the top putri is zooming around. The wanita is cruising along, the Pemuda is rempiting across...

And Zahid Hamidi...yes..THE Zahid Hamidi who is suppose to look into the Islamic welfare of the country is enjoying a different kind of show in Kg Baru Sepetang. First, promise the voters development, then serenade them....

This is a clear sign of BN getting really desperate. When you can't get the crowd out for your function, entice them with shakeable music, girls added free of charge....afterall AAB's Islam Hadari is gone...this is blasting time...new BN era...those of NTR...with Zahid Hamidi in tow....and just for safety measure, blame it on the Chinese claiming that "this is part of the Chinese culture".

And to be on the safe side, start accusing PAS-PR of dirty tactics. For this, KJ will not do, Shahrizat is a no go, Zahid Hamidi is too busy being "entertained", Mahathir is too far away...so who do you call?...Ghost buster? No!...Who else? Deputy President (UMNO) and designate Deputy PM himself...Muhyiddin Yassin.

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Sarawak N29: Round 3...Battle of the generations...and locations...

It may not mean much to BN Sarawak. Not for now, at least. Anwar Ibrahim is in town and he is making the rounds in Lubuk Antu.

Malaysiakini reported on Anwar's campaign trail. Whilst in Kampong Nanga, the upper longhouse, with tiled floors and brickwall declined PKR's request to hold a ceramah there but did not stop PKR from holding the ceramah in the lower longhouse, built with poles and wooden planks. Except for the upper longhouse chief, the rest of his wards gathered at the lower longhouse to hear what Anwar has to offer. This is frightening news to BN Sarawak.

The response is good for Anwar which is doubly good for PKR. Now, just to translate that into votes.

It seems that BN Sarawak, particularly Alfred Jabu, is getting restless with the bloggers. Jabu has termed bloggers as "specialist instigators". This clearly show that Sarawak bloggers are making good inroads into the voters minds. And that also means that the more IT savvy readers are passing the information down to the other potential voters. And this is scaring the hell out of Jabu and BN Sarawak.

Star reported that BN is trying to make inroads into "danger areas" seeking for support and voters. BN is worried that the younger generations of voters may be more inclined to make "drastic decisions" read vote PKR come 7th April 2009. BN is getting worried with the more urban based voters.

BN still believed ythat the traditionsal longhouse dwellers shall be voting for them. If the Kampong Nanga longhouse is made as a barometer, BN may be left with only the longhouse chiefs voting for them whilst his wards may be voting PKR.

To all Sarawak bloggers...Jabu is panicking and that means your blogging is effective. Continue blogging...never let up. Put BN on the defensive...

It is also clear that BN is getting worried with the younger generations of voters. To this, let's all the urban based voters make a small sacrifice and return home to cast your votes.

Remember...a small step today leads to a giant step tomorrow...All for the name of a better Sarawak and a better Malaysia...

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Kedah N25: BN cowed...activate backup plan no 1

It'snot the heat under the collar. It's not even the record 13 independent candidates. BN is not getting anywhere in Bukit Selambau. So far, Samy Vellu is not getting results...not performing despite his 2 weeks stay in Kedah. As a matter of fact, Samy himself is embroiled in claims that MIED (Maju Institute of Educational Development) has no rights to give study loans.

As BN sees Bukit Selambau is slipping through, they are now activating their backup plan no 1. First, rumours start circulating that some of the independent candidates are approahed and requested to withdraw, with reasonable compensation. Then, MACC steps in looking into the claims. So efficient for MACC! What about the development promises made by the Federal ministers? Is MACC also looking into these promises. Afterall, there must be millions and millions of development funds suddenly available for Bukit Selambau...

To divert MACC's attention from BN, several independents denies that they are BN puppets. Logic thinking shows that if the idependents are not BN puppets, then the "buy out" offer must come from PKR. That's what they claim...

Anything will do, anything can do as long as the blame is on PKR.....It looks like PKR is against 14 candidates...handicap match??? You decide...

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P59: BN submerging...launch submarine 1 aka backup plan no 2

Move over AAB, clear the way KJ,hit the road Jack the "ultimate" nemesis is back in business !!

Malaysiakini quoted Bukit Gantang Umno division secretary Jamal Idris who said that Mahathir would be in the constituency on Sunday. His main purpose is to campaign for BN candidate Ismail Safiin.

What does it say about Mahathir's imminent return to Bukit Gantang campaign trail? Well, for one, is Majib sending a subtle signal to Ketua Pemuda UMNO that his contribution is not up to mark? If it is, pity KJ...sudah jatuh ditimpa tangga. FIL resigning on 2nd April 2009 and PM2B taking oath of office on 3rd April 2009. Oooops, slip of tongue! Should not have gone through with the pre-announcement. What gives? Is PM2B too desperate that he needs to pre-empt AAB's possible last moves? You be the judge...Worst for KJ, Mahathir is returning to centrestage...

No wonder the friendly Wenger J Khairy is looking for Mortein, Baygon or Ridsect. I presume to spray Mahathir? If Wenger could not find any of those pesticides, he can always rely on pepper spray, courtesy of the Kelantanese Datuk....

The battle for 55562 votes is extremely crucial for NTR. Win and he can claim that BN has regain its past glory. Lost and he might have to surrender Perak back to PR.

What's the score now? Malaysiakini is hedging that MB Nizar has the edge. To counter MB Nizar's popularity, NTR (not BN) has to seek Mahathir's intervention. And, truthfully, Mahathir may still have the ooomph to match MB Nizar.

It is time for master blogger Kickdefella to enter the scene. And it won't be surprising if some hibernating blogs will be re-activated to keep Mahathir at bay.

Say what you want, BN is submerging and in order to survive, tehy have to resort to re-activating old horse in the form of submarine. Come to think about it, PAS-PR may have some prior insider's knowledge on Mahathir. The prove? Didn't anyone notice the submarine model hoisted by PAS-PR during nomination day?...

It is sure getting hotter in Bukit Gantang despite the almost daily afternoon rain....

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Sarawak N29: Here ye hear ye...come collect your titbits...

It has been said before here and here. Star reported that basic necessities are not available for Batang Ai.

No public bus transport, not enough telephone lines, poor electricity supply, frequent water-supply interruptions, not enough health and medical facilities, roads in bad shape, poor mail services, no banks, few job opportunities - these are just a small portion of the long list of socio-economic woes of the 18,000 folks in the Batang Ai state constituency. It has been like this for a long time, even though the Batang Ai hydro-electric dam has been running since 25 years ago.

Some of these issues are currently being addressed by BN. BN, through JKR, has tar-sealed numerous stretches of these roads.

Rumah Labi elder Dunstan Jelin's statement may proof detrimental to PKR's campaign

As long as they (politicians) deliver, we do not care which party they come from. We are fed up with the lack of basic necessary facilities

This statement indicates that batang Ai voter's can be bought. BN can deliver some of the promises upfront which will derail PKR's campaign. Once BN win the seat, it will be bussiness as usual for Batang Ai folks. At least until the next election.

If that happens, how much more NCR lands will be plundered? The choice is there for the voters. They can opt for short term gains or they can sacrifice for long term benefits. As for now, the shift is back to BN. Advantage...BN

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P59: Then it was 3...now it is 2...

Let's make it plain and clear. 3 candidates lodged their nomination papers for the hot seat. All 3 has been announced eligible to contest by the Returning officer. That was 29th March 2009.

Now, 1st April 2009. April Fool's day. The race is on between 2 main contenders. MB Nizar and MB Zambry. Kamarul Ramizu Idris can take a hike. He can choose to roam the Taiping lake, if he choose to. He is no longer in the pack. Actually, he never was.

Reading through his statements published by the Star, these can be saif od Kamarul...

1. At 42, he admitted that he never voted. Worse still, he never register to vote!! Is this the guy we want to represent us at Federal level to fight for our needs? If he did not practise his moral and social obligation to register, do he care about Malaysian democracy? Nah..he is in for the temporary spotlight. Just like that freak show Akedemi Fantasia...Day 4, pack your trolley bag and wave goodbye to P59, Kamarul...you are on the wrong show.

2. He claimed that he was not interested in politics as he sees it as a dirty game. So, if he regards politics as dirty, why do he jump in, in the first place? Hai...Labu, Labu....Further compounded by his statement that he was not interested in politics. And if someone were to quiz him on Malaysian history and politics, he may fail big time. If he is not interested, why enter? We do things that we like. Heck, even we choose our current profession because of our interest, apart from the paycheque. Kamarul...if you are not interested, please stay out!

3. Minion amongst the giants, that's is his third statement. Who is he kidding? Ismail Safiin of BN regarded BN's fight against PAS-PR is like David against Goliath. And If Ismail Safiin regards himself as David whilst potraying MB Nizar as Goliath, then who shall Kamarul represent? Your guess is as good as mine...

4. Planning to form his own party? Kamrul, better shelve that thought. First, he has no knowledge of Malaysian politics, then he has no interest in politics, followed by the fact that he is not a registered voter. It is better for him to save whatever money he has. Politics is big time game. Let the pros do it. If AKIM cannot do it, Hamim and Berjasa dissolved because of it, UMNO deregistered due to it, Kamarul better put his plans into the incinerator!

5. Simple concept of create a society built on faith and integrity by practising ethical politics. That's what he said. UMNO later Perikatan which was later incorporated into BN failed to do that for the past 50 years, what makes he feels he has better chance? At 42, he better stay back. It is too late for him to be involved. If he still wants to see it through, maybe, just maybe he can join Gerakan or PPP and see how far he can go...Why Gerakan or PPP? These parties were once dominant in Perak, so Kamarul can start building his base with them. Forge UMNO, because UMNO has already too many failed Kamaruls in the party.

6. Kamarul called on former Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin and Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir to cast aside their egos and put the state’s interest first. Where was Kamarul the past few months? Did he make any stands then? What is his stand now? Isn't this election about referendum for MB Nizar, and peoples acceptance for MB Zambry? Kamarul may have been hibernating all this while...

7. Wherever Kamarul goes, he is accompanied by his 300-men machinery carrying black umbrellas – the symbol for his campaign. Aaahhh...just one question...how many of the so called machinery are registered voters? And if they are, how many are registered in P59?

That said, it can be safely concluded now that Kamarul is officially out of the race...

Unless, of course, this writer is going to be April fooled big time on 7th April 2009.

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Sarawak N29: Round 2...here comes the the calvary

The numbers are not much. Just 8006 voters. However, to reach them is another matter. Here is where the present Government has clear advantage, using their available resources and full range of their administrative machinery and electioneering hardware – the helicopters, the boats and the ‘tuai rumah’.

PKR is fighting an uphill battle in Batang Ai. That was before. Now, the eqution has changed with Dayak NGO activists coming out to openly support PKR in this by-election. Malaysiakini reported that the biggest-ever presence of non-governmental activists in an election has start to descend in Batang Ai.

Thus far, the NGO involvement has benefitted PKR, closing the gap with BN. This is going to be close because NGO has some influence in the longhouses. How the sympathy and prodding from NGO can churn voted for PKR is yet to be seen. And yet, a swing is still a swing, no matter what.

To cover the vast and remote areas, PKR has also change its strategy. BN is also facing internal bickering amongst the PRS leaders and this might be advantageous to PKR. James Masing accusing Sng Chee Hua of secretly funding PKR is going to split BN further. BN needs to patch the 2 together fast, failing which BN can say sayonara to Batang Ai.

Call me a sentimatalist, if that's what you want. Round 2...goes to PKR.

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