Now that the nomination for the 12th General Election is over, you and I must start to work relentlessly to ensure that the Barisan Rakyat wins.
Barisan Rakyat is all of us in unity for social justice
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Encik Wee,Since you mentioned about barang naik, then let me tell you that the government under Barang Naik has planned for the imposition of Government Service Tax (GST) – or perhaps you are aware of this already. Please tell your voters to brace themselves for the across the board increase in prices of goods after the election. In principal, I am not against taxation but there are just so many tycoons with connection who managed to evade from paying income taxes due to their political connection. Had this people dutifully pay their taxes, the government’s coffers would have swelled very significantly.
The Spore Straits Times had an in-depth report on the upcoming Malaysian elections in its Saturday (Feb 23) paper. Covering 6 pages, it offered insights into the Malaysian political process that would not be seen in Malaysian papers.There were interesting columns by:- Carolyn Hong (“Struggle for renewal”)- Karim Raslan (“‘Best case’ for PM Abdullah”)- Farish Noor (“The worst can’t be that bad”)(incidentally, Farish is a senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at NTU in Spore)- Joseph Liow “Islam Hadhari: A slogan gone cold?”)- Leslie Lopez (“Opposition gains, but at whose expense?”)Of these, the most pessimistic analyses were from Joseph Liow and Leslie Lopez.Thus, Liow wrote:”…That Islam Hadhari has been held hostage to race politics became clear when its “lessons” were all but lost at the 2005 and w2006 Umno general assemblies as racial politics reared its head yet again. Several Umno Youth leaders “reminded” non-Malays that they were recipients of Malay-Muslim goodwill that permitted them to merely ‘penumpang’ (temporarily reside) on Malaysian soil.”Given that Islam Hadhari rings hollow in non-Muslim ears today, while it proved a stroke of genius for Datuk Seri Abdullah in 2004, should he turn to it again this time around it will likely be no more than deadweight for his campaign as far as non-Muslims are concerned.”And Lopez wrote:”…Widespread voter apathy and disillusionment with politics will ensure that the Umno-led Barisan Nasional (BN) breezes through the elections with a comfortable two-thirds majority in the 222-member Parliament.”As for the opposition, most political analysts expect the BN’s rivals to raise their collective representation in Parliament to around 35 seats, up from 20 currently. Even that is on the high side…”Many believe that the outcome of Malaysia’s 12th elections since independence…will show how this multi-racial country has become more polarised than ever….”The current sentiment among the Chinese is that the Abdullah administration has been long on promises, but short on delivery.”And their anti-establishment vote will be aimed at delivering a message to the BN not to take the community’s backing for granted.”The Indian community, long considered a secure vote bank for the BN, is also upset with the government…the expectation is that Indians, like the Chinese, will very likely vote against the BN.”This anti-establishment sentiment sweeping the Chinese and Indian communities is likely to prompt the country’s dominant Malay voters to also cast their ballots along racial lines.”Should such a trend emerge…Umno, which prides itself as the defender of Malay rights, is expected to keep the hefty electoral gains it secured in the 2004 polls.”The casualties will be non-Malay candidates from the BN. Candidates from the Chinese and Indian BN-member parties could see the crucial Malay vote desert them.”Should this voting pattern pan out, the March 8 election outcome could produce a very fragmented political spectrum – one which will feature a sharply reduced representation of non-Malay parliamentarians in a coalition government dominated by Umno…”Umno will hold its own party elections sometime in August.”Some analysts fear that aspiring candidates for the party elections could move to burnish their image as protectors of the race by demanding a bigger role in the Cabinet and control of the influential ministries now held by BN’s non-Malay representatives.”The unenviable task of keeping the BN’s decades-old power-sharing pact, which has been the bedrock of Malaysia’s success, will weigh even heavier on Datuk Seri PM Abdullah’s shoulders.”I think that Lopez’s analysis is both sobering and depressing.And it will indeed be ironic if a “soft”, “sleepy” and “under-performing” Pak Lah will be called upon to keep the BN’s power-sharing pact intact and to win back the non-Malay vote.Because the alternatives are simply too frightening to contemplate.And which is why both foreign investors and foreign governments will be watching this election results and subsequent political manoeuvrings very closely. The spectre of May 13 is forever the UMNO bogeyman to keep the non-Malays in check and this issue has been a bone of contention in Malaysian politics for more than one generation after that fateful day.Mr. Wee, the above analysis by a neighbouring country’s official mouth organ about sums up the realities of life in this potato country. In our euphoria for change, we should NEVER underestimate the pulse of the Malay hinterland. Unless we can muster their support and win over their hearts and minds, we shall forever be chasing an illusive utopian dream.
Wee Choo Keong, you are a HYPOCRITE as you have a lying tongue. Nobody will vote for you as you are inconsistent when you say you hate communal politics yet support PAS, a _communal_ party advocating Muslim community.Constitution is clear that the word “malay” means any Muslim regardless of his skin colour, ancestry or birth who speaks Bahasa Melayu. So, a Chinese, an Indian, a Thai or an English man who embraces Islam is a Malay and qualified for Bumiputra status.I call every Malaysian (ie citizen of Malaysia) who hates racism and bigotry to cast his vote in the next general election in this way :1. B.N. vs. PAS (Vote for B.N. Say NO to PAS as it is guilty of a unique type of racism – ie. religion based racism, gender racism, and language-based racism)2. B.N. vs. Keadilan (Vote for B.N. Say NO to Keadilan as it is PAS by another name. Say no to Islamic fascism)3. B.N. vs DAP (Vote for DAP since we need a strong opposition)Thank you and I pray for your good health if you join us to vote against PAS.
what nonsense is the above talking about
Sometimes when one goes about serving without expectation, things do happen that can really touch us to the core. Today was such a day for me when, out of the blue, this sms reached me.I shall reproduce it here in its entirety for my readers’ benefit and for you all to know that humanity is still very much alive in this day and age: “Bakal. Yb mr wee. kiranya menangh di w. maju saya ingin menyumbang beras 30 pack kpd mr wee utk diberi kpd org miskin dikawasan kita. selamat berjuang.” – from En SabarudinI am floored. I really feel humbled and encouraged to have received such a touching message from a Malay voter in Wangsa Maju.Also, this act of unsolicited kindness and generosity from Sdr Sabarudin alone is a great boost to my campaign. I feel trusted and welcomed and would like to state unequivocally that I will do my utmost best to represent you and all the voters in Wangsa Maju.I dare say I dare not fail, not especially when you have touched my heart Sdr Sabarudin. Let’s work together for a better Malaysia under Barisan Rakyat. Terima kasih.
To mohamed wee …I can smell it.If I am not wrong I think you are an mca guy who is out to do the expected. Don’t blame you. Your kind and your ilk is what is so wrong with the country today.You are the real hypocrate who hides behind a sarcastic nick. Worse yet, you cannot engage with intelligence and you fail to see the change that is already taking place with the rakyat in Malaysia. Please try to grow up and confine your narrow mindedness to yourself and your party.What is mca if it’s not a bona fide racist party that started on the wrong foot from day one in the first place? Your party should never have seen the birth of day. What a pity, 50 years later and is still stuck deep in bigotry and fail to see its irrelevance.You have my sympathy, mohamed wee. You also make me laugh.
Dear Sir,I am confident by your eminent records including assisting a witness to expose the corruption in the judiciary and other matters, reflects your competence and capabilities in assisting to fight further abuses of power, corruption, and misrule of sorts if you are elected over a BN candidate.My prayer goes for you but I am sorry to say that I am not a voter of your constituency.
Hi Mr Wee!I was on my way back from dinner at the warung near 7 Eleven in Sect 1. I walked my way back to my block, B8, (behind the pasar malam) passing through the PKR tent. As I was walking, I walked pass your car, a Wira right? the car with posters on it. I saw you from outside even though it was kinda dark.. Maybe because I’ve seen your face especially quite recently in the media n posters..I wanted to wave my hand to you but I guess you were in a rush to your next function.. All I can say is, you have my support, even though im not voting here, but I strongly believe you are the better candidate… I would suggest you take a visit at the LRT station. There’s thousands of ppl pasing by there espcially during peak hours. If next time I see you there, I’ll try to give you a smile and a handshakeReformasi!!hafiz
hi mr wee! it was an honour meeting you at desa setapak tonite. thought you are not dropping by this small taman as it was getting late.rest assured… me and my siblings will be voting for you. all 4 of us. its time we chase those bandits out of the parliament.
Hi Mr Wee,All the best in your fight!and to mohamed wee: Lol u dont make sense lar! try harder next time.
mr.wee,besides lrt station, you should go to the morning market at section 2 to introduce yourself too. good place to listen n talk to the housewives n traders.all the best!
weewaste no more time on this mohd wee. the battle is in front of you now. know the odds are slim but lawan tetep lawan.BEST WISHES, Wee.
abslutely agree plse go to markets. the aunties and uncles ain’t as stupid as our gomen make em out to be.stay strong and fight the good fight Mr Wee!
see if you have use for this:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6912501533Samy is a Teflon Fat Cat with 9 Lives who can Fly through the Air in Sungei Siput. We need RamboA political satire by Casey Sze ThoMove aside, Sylvester Stallone. As an aging Rambo at 61 all pumped up with growth hormones, you are not anywhere near our much admired Teflon Fat Cat, Samy Vellu. Our