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- What has Pakatan done so far in Selangor?
- What has Pakatan done so far in Kelantan?
- What has Pakatan done so far in Penang ?
- What has Pakatan done so far in Kedah?
- Ahead of GE13, Najib goes direct to voters with ‘Action Kit’
- GE13 Showdown: What is impact of GE13 on the economy?
- Soros-funded Global Witness
- A two-year election campaign nears its climax
- CHUA NEEDS LOTS OF THINKING BEFORE DECIDING TO FACE-OFF WITH LIM
- Interview With Fairfax Media, Australia: Anwar Accuses Malaysia Of Being Scared On Outside World
- Success Of National Transformation Agenda Due To People's Prayers, Support - Najib
What has Pakatan done so far in Selangor? Posted: 22 Mar 2013 10:30 PM PDT Let's have a look at all the unfulfilled promises made by PKR, PAS and DAP – the loose coalition who call themselves Pakatan Rakyat in Selangor 1 Where is the Promise? Promise to hand out aid of RM100 to all newborn babies in Selangor?2 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide financial aid of RM75 a month to all children attending nursery?3 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide financial aid worth RM50 per month to all pre-school children?4 Where is the Promise? Promise to hand out scholarships worth RM1,000 to all Selangor citizens who managed to secure a place at universities?5 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide financial and education bursaries to all Selangor citizens?6 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide aid to young couples who want to get married?7 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide Takaful contributions worth RM2,500 for all elderly, orphans and the disabled in Selangor?8 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide allowance for eligible single mothers?9 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide special allowances for full time housewives?10 Where is the Promise? Promise to aid every Selangor citizens to own a house?11 Where is the Promise? Promise to establish religious institutions other than Islam?12 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide free water supply for domestic consumption, limited to the first cubic meter per month?13 Where is the Promise? Promise to allocate 90 days maternity leave and 14 days paternity leave?14 Where is the Promise? Promise to lower assessment tax by 20% for residential properties and 10% for commercial premises?15 Where is the Promise? Promise to create a one-stop service centre to address crime and violent cases against women? |
What has Pakatan done so far in Kelantan? Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:30 PM PDT Let's have a look at all the unfulfilled promises made by PKR, PAS and DAP – the loose coalition who call themselves Pakatan Rakyat in Kelantan. 1 Where is the Promise? Promise to give priority to Kelantan natives in state government positions and Kelantan state representatives?2 Where is the Promise? Promise to form an organization that is able to audit and monitor the party leadership?3 Where is the Promise? Promise to enforce the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code Enactment II.?4 Where is the Promise? Promise to ensure that Kelantan PAS leaders and members practice clean politics and not blame others for their own mistakes?5 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide employment opportunities to the unemployed youths of the state?6 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide RM100 aid to all senior citizens from 1990 to present day?7 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide immediate solution to the long-standing water issue?8 Where is the Promise? Kelantan PAS leaders promised not to insult and engage in dirty politics?9 Where is the Promise? Kelantan PAS leaders promised not to collude with Anwar Ibrahim who is highly doubtful in his religious stance?10 Where is the Promise? Promise to reject any collaboration or cooperation with DAP which is clearly against an Islamic state?11 Where is the Promise? Promise on the construction of inland ports in Kuala Krai?12 Where is the Promise? Promise to address the Ladang Rakyat issues?13 Where is the Promise? Promise to expedite Suhakam's recommendations on defending the Orang Asli?14 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide immediate housing assistance to the poor in Bukit Tok Ali in Jeli, Pantai Mek Mas in Pengkalan Chepa, Alor Pulai and Kampung Tok Ewel in Bachok?15 Where is the Promise? Pledge that Kelantan PAS leaders will declare their assets?16 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide affordable housing for lower income citizens?17 Where is the Promise? Promise to expedite the construction of the Second Kota Bharu-Palekbang bridge?18 Where is the Promise? Promise to lift the Kelantan people from poverty of wealth and morals?19 Where is the Promise? Promise to claim Kelantan's 400 acres land from the area of Kampung Tiong, Kubang Kerian?20 Where is the Promise? Promise to abolish tax on SMEs and hawkers, in order to ease their burden?21 Where is the Promise? Promise to stop making empty promises while there are other unfulfilled promises. Also, to respect the feeling and sensitivities of the citizens by prioritizing the citizens needs instead of promising without action? |
What has Pakatan done so far in Penang ? Posted: 22 Mar 2013 08:30 PM PDT Let's have a look at all the unfulfilled promises made by PKR, PAS and DAP – the loose coalition who call themselves Pakatan Rakyat in Penang. 1 Where is the Promise? Promise to settle the Kampung Buah Pala issue?2 Where is the Promise? Promise to control hillside development and maintain environmental sustainability?3 Where is the Promise? Promise to provide affordable/low cost housing for the low-income earners?4 Where is the Promise? Promise to control the escalating housing prices?5 Where is the Promise? Promise to ease traffic congestions in the state which have become more and more unbearable?5 Where is the Promise? Promise to abolish Sg Nyior toll? |
What has Pakatan done so far in Kedah? Posted: 22 Mar 2013 07:30 PM PDT Let's have a look at all the unfulfilled promises made by PKR, PAS and DAP – the loose coalition who call themselves Pakatan Rakyat in Kedah. 1 Where is the Promise? Promise to safeguard mosques and other places of worship from being demolished except after negotiation with local community? 2 Where is the Promise? Promise to increase the supply of good and comfortable low-cost housing for the low-income earners?3 Where is the Promise? Promise to formulate a long-term policy involving the government, political parties, and civil societies/NGOs so that they are actively participating in the environmental preservation by ensuring all physical developments are environment- and people friendly?4 Where is the Promise? Promise to control logging activities? |
Ahead of GE13, Najib goes direct to voters with ‘Action Kit’ Posted: 22 Mar 2013 05:30 PM PDT Taking a leaf from Barack Obama's first US presidential campaign in 2008, Datuk Seri Najib Razak is appealing directly to first-time Malaysian voters with an "Action Kit" to help him win Election 2013. Apart from the kit that contains a booklet, pen, collar pin and stickers, the prime minister's personal blog is also being filled with video clips explaining Gross National Income (GNI), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which have shown an increase since he took office in 2009. Sources in Najib's Barisan Nasional (BN) say some 3.3 million first-time voters will be key to the ruling coalition's performance in the country's 13th general election. "The first-time voters haven't made up their minds yet and that is why the Internet strategy is important, as shown by Obama in 2008 when he won impressively using the web," a BN source told The Malaysian Insider. "After all, these young voters rely on the web for information more than on mainstream media. So we need to reach out to them any which way we can." he added. In Najib's 1 Malaysia blog, the Umno president eschews references to his party or ruling coalition but focuses on first-time voters by asking them to "Take Action Now" by registering to get the action kit. "This Action Kit contains the basic tools to help you prepare for the coming General Election. A helpful booklet provides simple tips on how to vote for first-time voters and those who wish to refresh their memory, a collar pin, a pen and several stickers," said the message on the blog. The kit is emblazoned with a graphic "Jom Bertindak" and silhouettes of people in blue and red with the figure in red appearing to be Najib, and a message below that says "We support Najib Razak". Najib's presidential tone ahead of GE13 has also been apparent with his "State of the Union" address this Tuesday when he announced his government's report card and achievements under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) and Government Transformation Programme (GTP). The prime minister's initiatives have made him more popular than his party and government, with the latest Merdeka Center survey showing his approval ratings are at 61 per cent last month, down from 63 per cent last December. Both his government and party have been scoring just above 40 per cent approval ratings in similar surveys, reflecting his importance to BN's efforts to regain its customary two-thirds majority lost in Election 2008. Najib has said that he will seek his personal mandate after announcing the report card but has yet to dissolve Parliament although the last general election was more than five years ago on March 8, 2008. He and fellow leaders of BN component parties have finalised their list of candidates for the 222 federal and 505 state seats up for grabs in the coming elections. Sarawak has already had its state elections last year. BN sources said this week's Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday was likely to be the last and Najib could dissolve Parliament as early as today or the latest, next Monday. He is scheduled to end his nationwide Jelajah Janji Ditepati (Promises Fulfilled Tour) tomorrow in his Pekan federal seat where thousands are expected to turn up and cheer him. The general election is likely to be held by mid-April where 13.3 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots. Both BN and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) have expressed confidence of winning the elections but analysts say the ruling coalition has the edge to keep Putrajaya. click here :JOM BERTINDAK. |
GE13 Showdown: What is impact of GE13 on the economy? Posted: 22 Mar 2013 03:30 PM PDT Barisan Nasional has the edge among the business community although Pakatan Rakyat is seen as pro-market too. Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (Asli) chief executive officer Tan Sri Michael Yeoh noted that both sides are committed to economic growth and competitiveness. "The difference is in the level of experience and track record, so in this respect, Barisan has the edge because it has been in office for a long time," he said, adding the business community is more familiar with Barisan and feel it is able to implement policies quicker. "But in broad policies, both are pro-growth, pro-competition and market-oriented," Yeoh said in an interview with SwitchUp.tv's GE13: The Showdown programme hosted by Anne Edwards. Yeoh added that some of the suggestions in its recently-released manifesto may be too costly. "For example, its plan to abolish toll on roads needs to be substituted with higher income for the country. Where would the additional income come from?" Yeoh added that whatever perceived negative impact on the economy should there be a change in government is mainly due to the business community adopting a wait-and-see attitude. "A new government will take time to settle in and there will be some uncertainties in the market because investors want to see what sort of policies will shape up." Yeoh also said that if there was a change in government, movement in the leadership of government-linked companies was expected. "The new leaders will review the business policies implemented. "There may also be a transition period for the business community to get used to the leadership and policy changes." For more of the interview, log on to Star Online's web TV at http://SwitchUp.tv. SwitchUp.tv is featuring a series of interviews with politicians and prominent figures as a run-up to the general election. |
Posted: 22 Mar 2013 01:30 PM PDT Updates on: Global Witness on Taib: A well-crafted conspiracy? A source has revealed to The Mole that Global Witness, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) responsible for the recent video that allegedly incriminates Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud in questionable land deals, has received funding from an organisation founded by currency speculator George Soros. A financial report obtained by The Mole shows that in 2011, Global Witness received £1,249,970 from Foundation Open Society Institute (OSI), which was founded by Soros. That contribution accounted for most of Global Witness's voluntary income in 2011. Among Global Witness's 'incoming resources from charitable activities' in 2011 was £19,083 from the National Endowment for Democracy (NDE), which is in turn largely funded by the United States government. Both OSI and NDE have received criticism in recent years for what some say are attempts to influence Malaysia's domestic affairs through connections to the Opposition, pro-Opposition news websites such as Malaysiakini, and pro-Opposition NGOs such as Bersih and Suaram. Kuala Lumpur-based American journalist Nile Bowie wrote last September: "As NED hides behind tired euphemisms of 'promoting democracy' and 'fortifying civil society' around the world, the organization has been accused of manipulating elections and bolstering dissident organizations in an attempt to topple governments in Nicaragua, Albania, Venezuela, Russia, and elsewhere. Government-funded organizations like NED, and others such as Freedom House and the International Republic Institute, exist to further American foreign policy in the countries where Washington has strategic interests. "The United States has begun shifting its focus to the Asia Pacific region in recent times, which many believe is a means to counter China's growing influence. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim maintains close ties with senior American officials and was even a panelist at NED's 'Democracy Award' event held in Washington D.C. in 2007." Bowie also pointed out that NED funds both Malaysiakini and Suaram, and that the National Democratic Institute – an NED satellite organisation that Bowie identified as pro-Israel – provided funding for Bersih, as did OSI. Bowie said Bersih and Suaram "receive funding to cast doubt on the political status quo and to promote dissent". Malaysian journalist Shamsul Akmar wrote in December 2012 that along with Malaysiakini, those NGOs "are either naïve or that they take others to be naïve when they insisted there is nothing wrong or sinister about them receiving funds from Soros, his OSI or other organisations linked to them". "Surely, what Soros and the OSI have done elsewhere is not going to stop when it comes to Malaysia. Surely too, Soros and the OSI will aim to use the Malaysian NGOs, which they fund, to pursue their regime change agenda," Shamsul added. - - - - - - - - - Yesterday,The Mole reported that a video by Global Witness claiming to prove Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud's alleged involvement in shady land deals has put the veteran leader under the spotlight. The video by the NGO has stoked anger among Malaysians especially Sarawakians while Opposition leaders are having a field day in criticising the ruling government and demanding for an investigation to be taken on Taib. Blogger, The Benchmark wrote on this matter questioning whether it was really a 'sting' operation or it was merely a well crafted conspiracy against Taib by his own kin. "A recent short film by Global Witness has exposed damaging claims and allegations against Sarawak CM Taib Mahmud. The allegations have been given a wide variety of adjectives but basically it is about Taib's alleged corrupt practices and abuse of power." "The crux or core of the allegation is made by two of Taib's cousins Norlia and Fatimah (daughters of Taib's uncle and former CM & Governor Tun Rahman Yakub). " "Global Witness claimed the short film, professionally produced in English and B.Malaysia, was a result of a sting operation with hidden camera recorded by a Global Witness operative masquerading as a potential foreign investor. The claim certainly gives a sense of excitement and has drawn great interest in the movie made by the Western crusaders against corruption." "But was it really a sting operation? Could it be a well crafted conspiracy against Taib by his own kin who have the coveted Chief Minister's seat at sight? I'm sure those who know what happened during (the) Ming Court 1987 won't be surprised with Norlia & Fatimah's latest tune, would they? The blogger continued with a detailed explanation on the popular but almost forgotten "Ming Court Affair which took place in 1987 involving the late Abdul Rahman Yakub who was Sarawak's former Governor and also its third chief minister. He wrote : "Well the latest attack against Taib with the help of foreign agents could be the Rahman family's last attempt at the throne. Actually the attack is not purely against Taib per say but it is aimed at derailing Taib's transition plan and sabotaging his chosen successor, whoever that may be." "Did Taib refuse Rahman's push for his other daughter who is also an MP in the present Government, Norah Tun Rahman, to take the drivers seat?" "Was Norlia talking about timber concessions in the seemingly 'spy camera' video recording of Global Witness?' The blogger included an article titled "Timber company's appeal dismissed" which was published in the Borneo Post early this month. He said it was reported that four Court of Appeal judges heard the case with important personalities like former Head of State Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub, former assemblyman Salleh Jaffaruddin and one Norlia Abdul Rahman gave evidence on behalf of Keruntum to prove its allegations that the cancellation of the licence was "politically motivated" and carried out in bad faith. They alleged that the licence was intended to benefit charitable organisations and Orang Ulus of Baram in accordance with a general plan formulated by Abdul Rahman while he was the chief minister. High Court Judge Datuk Clement Allan Skinner dismissed all these allegations and held that Keruntum had breached Section 2(2) of the Forests Ordinance by transferring and allotting its controlling shares without the consent of the Director of Forests. The High Court also ruled that the cancellation of the licence was not to serve a political purpose and there was no abuse of power by the authorities when they decided to cancel the licence. The blogger wrote : "So, do you still think it was Global Witness' successful sting operation ?" Meanwhile in a Malay Mail report today the Ming Court Affair was also highlighted, where the writer pointed out that the bad blood between Taib and his uncle Abdul Rahman Yakub is well-known. "It is documented as the Ming Court Affair of 1987 where Abdul Rahman held meetings at the Ming Court Hotel Kuala Lumpur to topple the Taib Government. But we also know that Taib and Abdul Rahman kissed and made up in 2007. Or at least they pretended for the interest of the politics since the polls was being held the following year. But, it could also be a case of name-dropping which happens often and is a problem that beleaguers most leaders." Abdul Rahman's daughters Norlia and Fatimah were the two women featured in the controversial video where they revealed to the "undercover reporter" about how to obtain swathes of land that belong to the people of Sarawak. In another report when asked about his cousins (Norlia and Fatimah) Taib responded : "Do you know that cousin? "Did you find out what was the relationship between their father and me… is it friendly or not? "We were fighting at one time. [Surely] that cousin cannot be my most trusted… but it's up to you." READ HERE FOR THE BENCHMARK'S FULL BLOG ENTRY http://thebenchmark0.blogspot.com/2013/03/global-witness-on-taib-was-it-really.html |
A two-year election campaign nears its climax Posted: 22 Mar 2013 11:30 AM PDT WITH a tight election coming up, it is politics as usual in Malaysia—only more so. This month alone has seen the opposition accused of colluding in a foreign invasion of the state of Sabah in Borneo; the death of a private investigator, reviving stories of the grisly murder in 2006 of a beautiful Mongolian woman linked to a friend of the prime minister, Najib Razak; the leader of the opposition, Anwar Ibrahim, denying that he was one of two men appearing in grainy pictures online in an affectionate clinch; and a film shot on hidden cameras that appears to show large-scale corruption in the government of the other Malaysian state in Borneo, Sarawak. Sailing blithely above the mud and filth that make Malaysian political waters so murky, Mr Najib went on national television on March 19th to deliver the scorecard on the "transformation programme" his government has implemented. He had a good story to tell, of robust economic growth of 5.6% in 2012, poverty virtually eliminated, inequality reduced and 400 legal cases against corruption initiated. And he was able to announce that a scheme to give cash handouts to poorer households will become an annual event. All should be set fair, you might think, for Mr Najib's ruling coalition, the Barisan Nasional (BN), to romp home again at the election, as it has done in every ballot since independence in 1957. Mr Najib is expected to dissolve parliament any day now, with the voting to follow in mid-April after a brief official campaign period (the unofficial one has now lasted two years or more). If he does not dissolve parliament, its term will expire at the end of April, and the election must then be held by the end of June. In fact, the outcome is in doubt, for the first time in Malaysia's history. In the election five years ago the opposition coalition, the Pakatan Rakyat, for the first time deprived the BN of the two-thirds majority that allows it to change the constitution. That led to the downfall of the BN prime minister of the day, Abdullah Badawi. His replacement by Mr Najib was decided by their party, the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), which represents the Malays (who make up about 55% of the population) and dominates the BN. In 2008 Pakatan actually won a slight majority of the popular vote in peninsular Malaysia (ie, excluding Sabah and Sarawak). Affirmative-action policies introduced more than 40 years ago to favour Malays and other indigenous groups over the Chinese and Indian minorities were no longer enough to ensure an overwhelming victory for the ruling coalition. The BN says it would like to campaign on Mr Najib's record of relative economic success, modest liberalising reform and statesmanship. The opposition wants to keep the focus on issues of fairness and corruption. It can boast of good performances by governments in some of the four (out of 13) states it controls in Malaysia's federal system. But its best hope is that, after more than five decades of BN rule, many Malaysians want change. This time, some Pakatan members express utter confidence that it will come. That is probably bluster. The odds still favour the BN. Constituency sizes give greater weight to voters in the countryside, who tend to be more conservative than the wired, cosmopolitan and cynical residents of the cities. Mr Najib has the advantages of incumbency—such as deciding when to call elections. Waiting has deprived the opposition of the chance of postponing elections in the four states it governs. Simultaneous elections tend to favour the BN, with its greater resources. The risk in waiting has been that unexpected events might intervene. One such has been the extraordinary saga of the "invasion" of Sabah in February by nearly 200 gunmen calling themselves followers of a pretender to the title of the Sultan of Sulu, whose holder in the southern Philippines once ruled Sabah as well. What seemed at first a kind of practical joke turned into an extremely ugly confrontation, in which 62 of the intruders and ten men from the Malaysian security forces have died. The suspicions of opposition involvement (vigorously denied) stem from the composition of Sabah's population. A commission is investigating the award of Malaysian citizenship in the 1990s to about 800,000 Filipino Muslims. The BN is accused of trying to change the ethnic make-up of Sabah, and of importing potential voters. Sabahans of Filipino origin, however, might be alienated by a fierce crackdown on the intruders. Perhaps with that in mind, coverage of the mopping-up operation on state-controlled television stations has been low-key. Indeed, even if the invasion might harm the BN in Sabah, the government's handling of it may have helped it overall. Nor will the government be much worried by the impact of the death from a heart attack on March 15th of a private investigator who in 2008 had accused the prime minister of having been involved with a Mongolian woman. His death has revived interest in the story of her murder in 2006 by two members of an elite commando corps. Mr Najib has sworn on the Koran that he never met the woman, and although the case continues to create excited chatter online, it is ignored by the mainstream press. In opinion polls, Mr Najib remains very popular, with an approval rating of 61% in one recent survey. The steady stream of improbable allegations of sexual impropriety against Mr Anwar, however, although always denied, may have eroded his standing. They may also create tensions within Pakatan, whose three components are Mr Anwar's multi-ethnic party, a conservative Islamist one and the Democratic Action Party, dominated by members of the ethnic-Chinese minority. Perversely, some Chinese remain worried by Mr Anwar for a different reason: his early days as a firebrand Islamist student leader. That he still has some chance of becoming prime minister is testimony to widespread anger at the corruption endemic in Malaysia. |
CHUA NEEDS LOTS OF THINKING BEFORE DECIDING TO FACE-OFF WITH LIM Posted: 22 Mar 2013 10:00 AM PDT Lim Kit Siang is contesting in Gelang Patah, Johor, and the result is obvious – he will win – because the Chinese voters everywhere in the country will make sure he wins. Lim, the owner of DAP, a chauvinistic Chinese party that champions all cause Chinese, will win wherever he stands, as the Chinese would not let him lose, they would not let him out of Malaysia's political scene. It is best that MCA does not field its president Chua Soi Lek against Lim because the odds are against Chua, despite Chua being from Johor himself. It is common knowledge that the Chinese will not allow Lim to fail because they need an opposition voice in Parliament, a strong voice that can question and raise issues, of course, all that matters to them. Lim does not need to service the constituency like other MPs or assemblymen because to the Chinese voters, Lim just need to keep the ruling party on its toes and keep reminding the ruling party of Chinese issues. That's his job laid down by the Chinese community regardless of class or creed…Lim must be kept alive and kicking…Lim must be survive and put in Dewan Rakyat no matter what it takes. After all, he is the voice of the Chinese in Parliament since the 70s and the constituents where he contested have never complained about his service because he does need to do that. And Chua may find himself in an uphill battle to defeat Lim because the Chinese, after the 2008 political tsunami are still not confident of MCA's ability to champion their cause. Post 2008 tsunami saw the ruling party softening and accommodating the Chinese demands more which at times slighted the Malays, particularly the Malay business community (if truly there is such group). But the reality is Chua needs a lot of thinking…not much on ideology and all those political idealism…it is a race base thinking on part of Chinese voters. Chua needs to face the reality and its better Chua does not confront Lim head-on on this issue because DAP has managed to implant into the minds of Chinese voters they need to have a voice in Parliament, never mind if other candidates from the party is wipe-out. Given such situation, we can now see DAP planning to be the dominant party in the opposition pact as it flexes its muscle in determining which seats it wants and which seats it gives to PKR. Not touching on seats contested by PAS, DAP is taking away from PKR seats that are Chinese majority and with the higher chances of winning, which angered PKR members and supporters. DAP is also fielding leaders of NGOs that champion any cause so long as the NGOs are popular and the leaders have some followings. A clear example is Wong Tak who champions the green environment cause, who has followings mostly among the young Chinese and who has proven to have no fear of the law like he pledged to burn down the Lynas plant. Now its up to MCA to 'find a niche' to win the hearts and minds of Chinese voters, not only if Chua face-off with Lim but also in other seats where MCA will be facing a one-to-one battle with DAP in most Chinese majority seats. |
Interview With Fairfax Media, Australia: Anwar Accuses Malaysia Of Being Scared On Outside World Posted: 22 Mar 2013 07:41 AM PDT As Anwar supporters still confused trying to deny the video of Anwar's interview with BFM which shows that Anwar goes against those who discriminate LGBT and think that it is ones' personal matter, another video involving Anwar shows the same message, regarding the issue. The video can be watched via this link: http://www.smh.com.au/world/anwar-to-end-xenophobia-and-promote-freedoms-20130305-2fj1v.html It is a video of Anwar's interview with Fairfax Media from Australia which is published on March6, 2013. The article on it was written by Lindsay Murdoch with the title 'Anwar to end 'xenophobia' and promote freedoms'. Xenophobia is a psychological problem which is linked with irrational fear on something that is foreign, including foreign people or culture, or anything that is out of the person's own cultural norm. This Australia media clearly acknowledges Anwar that they refer to Anwar as Dr. Anwar, charismatic leader. However, during the interview, Anwar somehow criticized Australian politicians who complimented Malaysia's development as they visited the country. Anwar said, ''They are only shown the Twin Towers [in Kuala Lumpur] or the longest bridge or the largest dam, they are not shown, for example, ethnic Indian Malaysians living in disgusting conditions on dilapidated estates." Generally, Anwar criticize everything in Malaysia and describe everything as bad, undemocratic, non-transparent, iron-fist, uncivilized and any bad word that he can think of. According to him, Malaysia being led by him will see a lot of better changes based on the things which he will implement. This include, he will allow freedom of religion to everyone including Muslims where they are free to convert to other religion if they choose and this include the controversial enforcement of syaria law. However, he then stressed that the law will be re-evaluated and any clause regarding crime will be limited, perhaps it will only subjected to a few states. Anwar also stated that the democracy system under him will be from the example of India, Philippine and Indonesia. Just like any other politicians who wants to raise Chinese votes, Anwar accused that the current economic plan is biased towards bumiputera alone instead of other races. At the same time, also being like any other politicians, Anwar failed to explain in detail about his claim through numbers and statistic regarding the division of the national economy to prove his claim. What is more interesting about this interview is that Fairfax Media published the picture which shocked Malaysia for a few hours, the picture of a Bersih participant, known as Suhardi who was claimed to have died, to strengthen the point of saying that the government is cruel. Fact is, it has been proven that Suhardi's 'death' was proven to be a lie which has been planned by Anwar when Suhardi was found alive and well in his house. It is even worse when Suhardi admitted that he 'acted' for three times to gain attention from photographers but he failed to do so. Fairfax Media should feel embarrassed for publishing Suhardi's photo before checking it's credibility. If they cannot do this, it is not surprising why they assisted to send the message conveying Anwar's confidence that he will be replacing Datuk Seri Najib in the coming GE. It seems like both Anwar and Fairfax Media, do not have credibility and integrity. Anwar then stated that there has been changes in Malaysian's sentiments and he is confident that this is the end for Barisan Nasional. However, Malaysians are aware that Anawar is the one who's dying, not BN, when one by one Sulu terrorists in Lahad Datu are killed and a few have been dragged to court. That is why, Australian media can believe and write as they wish, and Anwar can say anything he wants to foreigners. Malaysians however, are not scared of foreigners nor foreign media because they cannot vote here. Malaysians are only scared of Anwar gets to lead because he swore that he will spread freedom in form of confusion for religion, just like what is happening to Indonesia, India and Philippine, which will lead to moral decay, as well as values of family, community and humanity. |
Success Of National Transformation Agenda Due To People's Prayers, Support - Najib Posted: 22 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PDT Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that everything that was planned for the country, particularly the national transformation agenda, suceeded due to the prayers and support of the people. "We have done a lot to help the people. Insya Allah if we receive mandate from the people, I believe that our dream will come true," he said an interview with UFM radio station this morning. On the Sulu terrorist intrusion in Lahad Datu, Sabah, Najib said the country's territorial integrity must be preserved as Sabah rightfully belongs to Malaysia. "Malaysians must support security forces to safeguard security, sovereignty and integrity of our territories," he said in the segment 'Bersama Perdana Menteri' helmed by deejays Jimmy Shanley and Tyzo. UFM radio station broadcast can be heard on the 101.3 FM frequency in the Klang Valley. In the two hour interview, the prime minister also shared insight into his personal life which not many people knew including what he does when at home. "I usually sleep from five to six hours. Before sleeping, I drink Milo, catch the latest news on television or read a book." Asked what profession he would have joined, Najib said he could not imagine doing anything else because he was involved in politics for a long time, since 22 years-old. "When young, I planned to pursue MBA (Master of Business Administration) and later join politics, but the situation changed when by father (Tun Abdul Razak Hussein) died." On what he would have loved to do, he said: "I wanted to be an athlete, play golf with single handicap, being a football player is also great...but they were dreams when young. Najib said he exercises at least three times weekly for one hour with help of a coach and limit food intake as he can gain weight fast. "Since I work out in the gym, my body fat has been reduced and replaced with muscle. I hope to continue exercising at least three times weekly as it is my KPI but sometimes it is hard to achieve." Talking about his family, the prime minister said he would contact his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor at least once a day. "If I have a programme outstation, I will contact her at least once or twice daily to say hello and tell her about the programmes, whether the response was good or not." Meanwhile in PENANG, in an exclusive interview with Pi Mai FM radio, he urged the people of Penang to make a change. "The time has come for them (Penangites) to make a change. Haria Haria Penang," he said when asked by radio deejay Azmir Aziz. Najib used the Penang slang 'Haria' which means to make drastic change. The one hour interview gave listeners the chance to learn about his character. Pi Mai FM operating in the nation's capital is available via the 90.2 FM frequency in Penang, southern Kedah and northern Perak. |
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