Like it or not, KJ has been the talk of everyone. It is the greed that has the focus. The closeness to Singapore is another. PM, on singapore was too defensive, when he talked of rambutan, apple and orange. If PM is going to lose popularity, it is due to KJ. Nobody else and nothing else.
Good Luck.
But how would one measure popularity drop in this PRU 12?
Friday, February 29, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
On Ruhanie and Radzi
(seperti komen dalam Kuda Kepang, Dato Ron)
Menarik entry dato kali ini. Dari sudut hati dan amat personal.
Dalam hal itu ada ramai yang ternyata berbeza dengan Dato. Radzi tempuh hari mengocak air, dengan membuat kenyataan bahawa Perlis perlukan kepimpinan baru. Kemudian keadaan pun bergolaklah.
Hanya selepas nama Radzi naik untuk parlimen, baru dia buat kenyataan "inilah penggal terakhir saya".
Kita semua tahu Radzi dan Azmi tidak ada semasa Shahidan membuat pengumuman senarai calon. Menarik sebab kita menyuruh orang bersatu, tetapi kita sendiri ada masanya lebih selesa untuk berasing.
Politik bukan hal perundangan saja seperti yang Radzi biasa, tetapi politik adalah realiti, samada kita diterima dan berjasa.
Menarik entry dato kali ini. Dari sudut hati dan amat personal.
Dalam hal itu ada ramai yang ternyata berbeza dengan Dato. Radzi tempuh hari mengocak air, dengan membuat kenyataan bahawa Perlis perlukan kepimpinan baru. Kemudian keadaan pun bergolaklah.
Hanya selepas nama Radzi naik untuk parlimen, baru dia buat kenyataan "inilah penggal terakhir saya".
Kita semua tahu Radzi dan Azmi tidak ada semasa Shahidan membuat pengumuman senarai calon. Menarik sebab kita menyuruh orang bersatu, tetapi kita sendiri ada masanya lebih selesa untuk berasing.
Politik bukan hal perundangan saja seperti yang Radzi biasa, tetapi politik adalah realiti, samada kita diterima dan berjasa.
on Ghani
ELECTION 2008:
Ghani seals MB's post by defending Serom seat
By : Sim Bak Heng
JOHOR BARU, sat:
Even before dissolution of Parliament Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman’s political future has been the number one topic on everyone’s lips in the State and even he himself was uncertain.
Today, the guessing game effectively ended when he was confirmed as the Serom State seat candidate, extinguishing all speculation that he would be moving up to the Federal level.Barring any last minute changes, his continuation as Menteri Besar after the elections is almost a sure thing given that the other front-runner for the post, Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin has been retained as candidate for the Pasir Gudang parliamentary seat.Ghani appeared relieved, jovial and thoroughly in command during the press conference after announcing the list of Johor BN candidates at his residence.When asked how he felt now that all the speculation is behind him, he said: “Its been a long way and every election has its uniqueness. You just have to face what may come one day at a time.
“What is important in the end is the party and that the party wins convincingly.” The Johor BN chairman went on to thank BN chairman Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for putting his trust in him and promised to work harder in the immediate campaign which begins tomorrow (today) and the months and years ahead.“Me and the other State Assembly candidates will ensure that Johor will deliver a 100 per cent victory for BN.”
NOTA: Good luck Ghani. Can I say this to you. You are a real gentleman! A rarity nowadays.
Ghani seals MB's post by defending Serom seat
By : Sim Bak Heng
JOHOR BARU, sat:
Even before dissolution of Parliament Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman’s political future has been the number one topic on everyone’s lips in the State and even he himself was uncertain.
Today, the guessing game effectively ended when he was confirmed as the Serom State seat candidate, extinguishing all speculation that he would be moving up to the Federal level.Barring any last minute changes, his continuation as Menteri Besar after the elections is almost a sure thing given that the other front-runner for the post, Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin has been retained as candidate for the Pasir Gudang parliamentary seat.Ghani appeared relieved, jovial and thoroughly in command during the press conference after announcing the list of Johor BN candidates at his residence.When asked how he felt now that all the speculation is behind him, he said: “Its been a long way and every election has its uniqueness. You just have to face what may come one day at a time.
“What is important in the end is the party and that the party wins convincingly.” The Johor BN chairman went on to thank BN chairman Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for putting his trust in him and promised to work harder in the immediate campaign which begins tomorrow (today) and the months and years ahead.“Me and the other State Assembly candidates will ensure that Johor will deliver a 100 per cent victory for BN.”
NOTA: Good luck Ghani. Can I say this to you. You are a real gentleman! A rarity nowadays.
radzi complaining......
sisipan...Ketika bercakap selepas Majlis Taklimat dan Perasmian Gerak Kerja Pilihan Raya UMNO Bahagian Padang Besar, katanya sudah jelajahi semua negeri di Malaysia untuk menyelia perjalanan jentera pilihan raya serta perjalanan UMNO selain menyampaikan amanat Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Bagaimanapun, beliau sedih melihat negeri sekecil Perlis dengan hanya tiga parlimen, mengalami kemelut dalaman politik yang amat hebat sehingga menjadi bahan gelak ketawa negeri lain.Katanya, beliau sendiri pelik dan tidak tahu punca kepemimpinan kini tidak boleh bersatu dan bekerjasama dengan ketiga-tiga Ahli Parlimen di Perlis.
Paling teruk, ada ahli Umno yang dihalang daripada menghadiri perjumpaan atau majlis anjuran mereka di Perlis.Sebagai contoh, katanya ramai wakil rakyat di negeri berkenaan tidak dapat hadir ke majlis taklimat pilihan raya yang dianjurkan beliau di Perlis atas sebab tertentu, sedangkan taklimat sebegini penting untuk parti menghadapi pilihan raya umum.
NOTA: I cant say much Radzi. Is it Shahidan?... Is it YOU?... Is it Azmi?... Ask kampung people how they feel about you, not Shahidan or Azmi.... just ask them about you... that may bring some perspective.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
On Idris
Presiden PAS diarak lima ribu penyokong, Umno Marang kucar-kacir
Mohd Rashidi Hassan Foto Nasir Sudin Sun Feb 24, 08 11:54:50 am MYT
MARANG, 24 Feb (Hrkh) - Presiden PAS, Dato' Seri Tuan Guru Abdul Hadi Awang ditentang oleh Setiausaha Politik Menteri Besar Terengganu, Dato' Dr Ahmad Ramzi Mohamad Zubir bagi kerusi Parlimen Marang.
Di kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri Rhu Rendang, beliau ditentang oleh Ketua Pemuda Umno Bahagian Marang, Razali Idris.
Pengumuman dibuat oleh Pegawai Pengurus Pilihan Raya di Pejabat Daerah Marang sebentar tadi.
Bagi kerusi Dun Alur Limbat, Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Pilihan Raya PAS Pusat, Dato' Mustafa Ali, yang juga Pesuruhjaya PAS Terengganu, ditentang Alias Abdullah.
Di Bukit Payung, Naib Ketua Dewan Pemuda PAS Terengganu, Ustaz Mohd Nor Hamzah ditentang calon BN oleh Zaidi Muda.
Manakala AJK PAS Kawasan Marang, Mohd Draman menjadi calon PAS di Dun Pengkalan Berangan ditentang oleh Yahya Khatib Mohamad.
Pengundian akan diadakan 8 Mac depan.
Sebelum itu, rombongan calon PAS diarak kira-kira 5 ribu penyokong yang berhimpun sejak 7.30 pagi di Markas Besar MTD Rhu Rendang di Kampung Kijing dekat sini.
Calon-calon BN diiringi sekitar 500 orang penyokong sahaja.
Parlimen Marang mempunyai 74,813 pengundi.
Pada PRU ke-11 tahun 2004, Ustaz Hadi yang menjadi Ahli Parlimen Marang sejak tahun 1990, tewas kepada Dato' Abdul Rahman Bakar dengan hanya 163 undi sahaja.
Kali ini, Rahman yang juga Ketua Umno Bahagian Marang diketepikan oleh Pengerusi Perhubungan Umno negeri Dato' Seri Idris Jusoh.
Turut diketepikan dari senarai calon BN adalah Ketua Umno Bahagian Kuala Terenganu, Dato' Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, Dato' Tengku Putera Tengku Awang (Hulu Terengganu) dan Dato' Rosli Mat Hassan (Dungun).
Umno Marang kucar-kacir
Rahman ketika ditemui wartawan di pusat penamaan calon mengakui bahawa Umno bahagian itu berada dalam kucar-kacir kerana beliau diketepikan sebagai calon BN.
Bagaimanapun beliau menafikan berlakunya perpecahan dalam bahagian.
Rahman mengakui sehingga kini ramai ahli dan penyokong Umno memprotes tindakan Idris mengetepikan beliau.
Menurutnya bantahan berlaku bukan sahaja di Marang tetapi di seluruh negeri.
Katanya, beliau akan cuba memujuk para penyokongnya untuk menghentikan bantahan kerana bimbang ianya menjejaskan peluang calon BN di Marang.
Apa yang dibimbangkan katanya, ahli-ahli dan penyokong Umno seluruh negeri membuat 'silent protes' terhadap calon-calon BN.
Beliau bagaimanapun berkata, walaupun proses memujuk ahli untuk tidak menentang keputusan menggugurkannya amat perlahan, namun yakin ianya akan dapat di atasi.
Sehingga kini difahamkan penyokong-penyokong melemparkan pelbagai kecaman terhadap Idris yang didakwa membohongi Presiden Umno, Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi sehingga mengetepikan Rahman. - mks.
Refer: http://www.harakahdaily.net/
Mohd Rashidi Hassan Foto Nasir Sudin Sun Feb 24, 08 11:54:50 am MYT
MARANG, 24 Feb (Hrkh) - Presiden PAS, Dato' Seri Tuan Guru Abdul Hadi Awang ditentang oleh Setiausaha Politik Menteri Besar Terengganu, Dato' Dr Ahmad Ramzi Mohamad Zubir bagi kerusi Parlimen Marang.
Di kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri Rhu Rendang, beliau ditentang oleh Ketua Pemuda Umno Bahagian Marang, Razali Idris.
Pengumuman dibuat oleh Pegawai Pengurus Pilihan Raya di Pejabat Daerah Marang sebentar tadi.
Bagi kerusi Dun Alur Limbat, Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Pilihan Raya PAS Pusat, Dato' Mustafa Ali, yang juga Pesuruhjaya PAS Terengganu, ditentang Alias Abdullah.
Di Bukit Payung, Naib Ketua Dewan Pemuda PAS Terengganu, Ustaz Mohd Nor Hamzah ditentang calon BN oleh Zaidi Muda.
Manakala AJK PAS Kawasan Marang, Mohd Draman menjadi calon PAS di Dun Pengkalan Berangan ditentang oleh Yahya Khatib Mohamad.
Pengundian akan diadakan 8 Mac depan.
Sebelum itu, rombongan calon PAS diarak kira-kira 5 ribu penyokong yang berhimpun sejak 7.30 pagi di Markas Besar MTD Rhu Rendang di Kampung Kijing dekat sini.
Calon-calon BN diiringi sekitar 500 orang penyokong sahaja.
Parlimen Marang mempunyai 74,813 pengundi.
Pada PRU ke-11 tahun 2004, Ustaz Hadi yang menjadi Ahli Parlimen Marang sejak tahun 1990, tewas kepada Dato' Abdul Rahman Bakar dengan hanya 163 undi sahaja.
Kali ini, Rahman yang juga Ketua Umno Bahagian Marang diketepikan oleh Pengerusi Perhubungan Umno negeri Dato' Seri Idris Jusoh.
Turut diketepikan dari senarai calon BN adalah Ketua Umno Bahagian Kuala Terenganu, Dato' Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, Dato' Tengku Putera Tengku Awang (Hulu Terengganu) dan Dato' Rosli Mat Hassan (Dungun).
Umno Marang kucar-kacir
Rahman ketika ditemui wartawan di pusat penamaan calon mengakui bahawa Umno bahagian itu berada dalam kucar-kacir kerana beliau diketepikan sebagai calon BN.
Bagaimanapun beliau menafikan berlakunya perpecahan dalam bahagian.
Rahman mengakui sehingga kini ramai ahli dan penyokong Umno memprotes tindakan Idris mengetepikan beliau.
Menurutnya bantahan berlaku bukan sahaja di Marang tetapi di seluruh negeri.
Katanya, beliau akan cuba memujuk para penyokongnya untuk menghentikan bantahan kerana bimbang ianya menjejaskan peluang calon BN di Marang.
Apa yang dibimbangkan katanya, ahli-ahli dan penyokong Umno seluruh negeri membuat 'silent protes' terhadap calon-calon BN.
Beliau bagaimanapun berkata, walaupun proses memujuk ahli untuk tidak menentang keputusan menggugurkannya amat perlahan, namun yakin ianya akan dapat di atasi.
Sehingga kini difahamkan penyokong-penyokong melemparkan pelbagai kecaman terhadap Idris yang didakwa membohongi Presiden Umno, Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi sehingga mengetepikan Rahman. - mks.
Refer: http://www.harakahdaily.net/
ANNuar Musa: Debate without substance
PERSIDANGAN Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) yang baru berlalu, mencatat satu sejarah yang mungkin tidak dapat dilupakan.
Cerita berkaitan Pertubuhan Pembebasan Pattani Bersatu (Pulo), tiba-tiba muncul.
Ketika semua orang bercakap mengenai keganasan yang berlaku di selatan Thailand, ada pula wakil rakyat seolah-olah seronok bercakap mengenai isu itu.
Exco kerajaan negeri, Haji Husam Musa mempertikaikan apa motifnya Ketua Pembangkang, Dato' Annuar Musa menimbulkan isu tersebut di dalam dewan.
Keadaan lebih parah lagi apabila ada akhbar harian pula memetik dalam konteks berlainan.
Ia diakui sendiri Annuar yang mendedahkan, ada menelefon akhbar terbabit dan menyatakan kekesalannya.
Insiden ini secara tidak langsung menggambarkan kehebatan dilakonkan rupa-rupanya mengundang risiko.
Adun Kok Lanas itu cuba memasuki versi 'very perfect person'.
Ia juga dapat dibuktikan lagi, apabila tanpa menghiraukan Adun BN lain, beliau mengambil hampir dua jam membahas ucapan belanjawan.
“Ini bukan Parlimen,†kata seorang pegawai kerajaan Persekutuan.
Kesempatan itu, secara tidak langsung menjejaskan peluang lebih ramai lagi wakil rakyat pembangkang membahas usul serupa.
Anggota Exco, Takiyuddin Hassan, ketua pembangkang seolah-olah bermain bola seorang diri, sehingga akhirnya termengah-mengah.
Sedangkan sebelum sidang DUN bermula, situasi yang cuba digambarkan, kerajaan PAS benar-benar mampu digugatkan.
Ini dapat dibuktikan melalui beberapa kenyataan ketua pembangkang melalui media massa.
Ekoran itu, timbul beberapa kenyataan yang mencemaskan, antaranya mengenai kehilangan wang Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (Perkim) Bahagian Kelantan sebanyak RM1.2 juta.
Pada awalnya ia dilihat seperti kelemahan yang ketara di pihak kerajaaan negeri. Ketika cuba mengetengahkan isu tersebut, Annuar disifatkan beretorik, sehingga terlontar perkataan Pulo dan dikaitkan dengan Perkim.
Cerita berkaitan Pertubuhan Pembebasan Pattani Bersatu (Pulo), tiba-tiba muncul.
Ketika semua orang bercakap mengenai keganasan yang berlaku di selatan Thailand, ada pula wakil rakyat seolah-olah seronok bercakap mengenai isu itu.
Exco kerajaan negeri, Haji Husam Musa mempertikaikan apa motifnya Ketua Pembangkang, Dato' Annuar Musa menimbulkan isu tersebut di dalam dewan.
Keadaan lebih parah lagi apabila ada akhbar harian pula memetik dalam konteks berlainan.
Ia diakui sendiri Annuar yang mendedahkan, ada menelefon akhbar terbabit dan menyatakan kekesalannya.
Insiden ini secara tidak langsung menggambarkan kehebatan dilakonkan rupa-rupanya mengundang risiko.
Adun Kok Lanas itu cuba memasuki versi 'very perfect person'.
Ia juga dapat dibuktikan lagi, apabila tanpa menghiraukan Adun BN lain, beliau mengambil hampir dua jam membahas ucapan belanjawan.
“Ini bukan Parlimen,†kata seorang pegawai kerajaan Persekutuan.
Kesempatan itu, secara tidak langsung menjejaskan peluang lebih ramai lagi wakil rakyat pembangkang membahas usul serupa.
Anggota Exco, Takiyuddin Hassan, ketua pembangkang seolah-olah bermain bola seorang diri, sehingga akhirnya termengah-mengah.
Sedangkan sebelum sidang DUN bermula, situasi yang cuba digambarkan, kerajaan PAS benar-benar mampu digugatkan.
Ini dapat dibuktikan melalui beberapa kenyataan ketua pembangkang melalui media massa.
Ekoran itu, timbul beberapa kenyataan yang mencemaskan, antaranya mengenai kehilangan wang Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (Perkim) Bahagian Kelantan sebanyak RM1.2 juta.
Pada awalnya ia dilihat seperti kelemahan yang ketara di pihak kerajaaan negeri. Ketika cuba mengetengahkan isu tersebut, Annuar disifatkan beretorik, sehingga terlontar perkataan Pulo dan dikaitkan dengan Perkim.
Annuar Musa: by election
Pengkalan Pasir by-election: not to benefit the constituency, but to prove a point
M.G.G.Pillaipillai@streamyx.com
The National Front (BN) set the pace for the by-election of the Pengkalan Pasir state seat in Kelantan. It can because it owns the media. PAS has fallen into a trap. But it is the National Front through UMNO that is fighting tooth and nail to wrest the seat which it had lost in the general election by a mere 56 votes.
The by-election is the result of the death of the PAS state assemblyman. The main problem for UMNO is that its man is Dato' Annuar Musa, head of the state UMNO party. He has many minuses to his credit, which is why the by-election is conducted by UMNO bigwigs from elsewhere in the country. He is at loggerheads with other UMNO wannabe leaders, including a federal former minister, Dato' Mustapa Mohamed.
M.G.G.Pillaipillai@streamyx.com
The National Front (BN) set the pace for the by-election of the Pengkalan Pasir state seat in Kelantan. It can because it owns the media. PAS has fallen into a trap. But it is the National Front through UMNO that is fighting tooth and nail to wrest the seat which it had lost in the general election by a mere 56 votes.
The by-election is the result of the death of the PAS state assemblyman. The main problem for UMNO is that its man is Dato' Annuar Musa, head of the state UMNO party. He has many minuses to his credit, which is why the by-election is conducted by UMNO bigwigs from elsewhere in the country. He is at loggerheads with other UMNO wannabe leaders, including a federal former minister, Dato' Mustapa Mohamed.
Annuar Musa
Penyelewengan PPRT-Siapa Benar? - Satu Catatan
Oleh : UMMU NATASYA
TIDAK saya sangka, semenjak kembali aktif menulis di beberapa laman kebelakangan ini, e mail saya kembali dipenuhi dengan pelbagai kata-kata semangat, pendorong dan tidak kurang juga yang memaki hamun, tetapi terlalu kecil bilangannya.
Bagi saya, ini perkara biasa. Satu e mail yang cukup menarik bagi saya ialah mengulas mengenai buku Penyelewengan PPRT-Siapa Benar? Tanpa perlu saya sebutkan di sini siapa gerangan penulis itu, komennya seperti gurindam pula. Saya perturunkan di sini:
Annuar Musa berasal dari Bukit Marak, Kelantan.
Membina mahligai di Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.
Buat projek PPRT (tanam bunga) di Bukit Sireh, Kelantan.
Buat lagi projek PPRT (bela ikan) di Bukit Besi, Terengganu.
Lagi projek PPRT (telur mas) di Bukit Cina, Kelantan…
Lepas tu buat laporan di Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur.
Jika airmata rakyat di celah-celah bukit itu dikumpulkan kerana menderita dek kemiskinan, maka akan menjadi sungailah kerana banyaknya air mata rakyat. Apakah akhirnya bekas Menteri ini akan belajar melalui sungai ini hingga di penjarakan di Sungai Buloh?
Namun penulis ini tidak yakin dengan polis dan BPR di Malaysia. Katanya, mereka memilih orang-orang tertentu sahaja untuk ditahan, disiasat dan didakwa. Bekas Menteri dan kini menjadi Ahli Majlis Tertinggi (MT) Umno tentu diselamatkan, lebih-lebih lagi Annuar mendabik dada mengatakan dia adalah orang Pak Lah, Menteri yang berkuasa terhadap polis dan BPR.
Atas sebab Annuar pernah memberi kata dua kepada Dr. Mahathir: "Dato' Seri berhentilah. Bagi peluang pula kat Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (Pak Lah). Umno akan selamat jika Dato' Seri (Dr. Mahathir) berhenti."
Atas sebab inilah barangkali Annuar Musa perlu diselamatkan oleh Pak Lah kerana bukan senang nak jumpa seorang jurucakap yang berani seperti beraninya Annuar Musa 'menyamun duit PPRT' berjumlah RM40 juta.
Mungkin bila ada 'budak-budak Umno' membaca coretan ini, mereka akan mendakwa tuduhan terhadap Annuar Musa ini datangnya dari pembangkang tetapi mereka perlu membaca buku Susunan Fadzli Mohd Nor bertajuk Penyelewengan PPRT-Siapa Benar? Supaya mereka tahu dakwaan terhadap bekas Menteri Pembangunan Luar Bandar, Dato' Annuar Musa itu datangnya dari Menteri Pembangunan Luar Bandar sekarang, Dato' Azmi Khalid dan dihebahkan melalui media massa pro kerajaan oleh Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad, bekas Ahli Parlimen Kok Lanas, Kelantan.
Budak-budak Umno, yang kepingin sangat hendak menyokong Umno yang sudah semakin tenat dirempuh pelbagai isu harus menatap buku ini dengan minda yang lapang dan dada terbuka. Jika mereka sedar, menteri-menteri Umno menelan duit rakyat, mereka sendiri akan menjauhkan diri dari Umno yang cukup kotor.
Apakah rakyat, khususnya para penyokong Umno masih dapat menerima bonus Tabung Haji hanya 3.25 peratus? Apakah rakyat boleh menerima kenaikan kadar sewa telefon rumah dari RM21 kepada RM23? Kemana wang itu dipelarikan? Apakah rakyat dapat menerima cerita polis dan imigresen di Malaysia mengamalkan rasuah hingga menyebabkan kemasukan pendatang asing tidak dapat dikawal langsung? Tahukah mereka, peluang rakyat tempatan habis disapu oleh pendatang dan ramai anak gadis Malaysia akhirnya menjadi mangsa rakyat asing ini, termasuk ditinggalkan dengan anak-anak tanpa sebarang pembelaan!
BPR…Polis…tak nampak apa-apa? Tak ada aduan maka tidak boleh bertindak?
(Buku Penyelewengan PPRT-Siapa Benar? Masih boleh didapati dengan memesan terus dari saya).
-Ummu Natasya 2002ummu_natasya@hotmail.com
Oleh : UMMU NATASYA
TIDAK saya sangka, semenjak kembali aktif menulis di beberapa laman kebelakangan ini, e mail saya kembali dipenuhi dengan pelbagai kata-kata semangat, pendorong dan tidak kurang juga yang memaki hamun, tetapi terlalu kecil bilangannya.
Bagi saya, ini perkara biasa. Satu e mail yang cukup menarik bagi saya ialah mengulas mengenai buku Penyelewengan PPRT-Siapa Benar? Tanpa perlu saya sebutkan di sini siapa gerangan penulis itu, komennya seperti gurindam pula. Saya perturunkan di sini:
Annuar Musa berasal dari Bukit Marak, Kelantan.
Membina mahligai di Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.
Buat projek PPRT (tanam bunga) di Bukit Sireh, Kelantan.
Buat lagi projek PPRT (bela ikan) di Bukit Besi, Terengganu.
Lagi projek PPRT (telur mas) di Bukit Cina, Kelantan…
Lepas tu buat laporan di Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur.
Jika airmata rakyat di celah-celah bukit itu dikumpulkan kerana menderita dek kemiskinan, maka akan menjadi sungailah kerana banyaknya air mata rakyat. Apakah akhirnya bekas Menteri ini akan belajar melalui sungai ini hingga di penjarakan di Sungai Buloh?
Namun penulis ini tidak yakin dengan polis dan BPR di Malaysia. Katanya, mereka memilih orang-orang tertentu sahaja untuk ditahan, disiasat dan didakwa. Bekas Menteri dan kini menjadi Ahli Majlis Tertinggi (MT) Umno tentu diselamatkan, lebih-lebih lagi Annuar mendabik dada mengatakan dia adalah orang Pak Lah, Menteri yang berkuasa terhadap polis dan BPR.
Atas sebab Annuar pernah memberi kata dua kepada Dr. Mahathir: "Dato' Seri berhentilah. Bagi peluang pula kat Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (Pak Lah). Umno akan selamat jika Dato' Seri (Dr. Mahathir) berhenti."
Atas sebab inilah barangkali Annuar Musa perlu diselamatkan oleh Pak Lah kerana bukan senang nak jumpa seorang jurucakap yang berani seperti beraninya Annuar Musa 'menyamun duit PPRT' berjumlah RM40 juta.
Mungkin bila ada 'budak-budak Umno' membaca coretan ini, mereka akan mendakwa tuduhan terhadap Annuar Musa ini datangnya dari pembangkang tetapi mereka perlu membaca buku Susunan Fadzli Mohd Nor bertajuk Penyelewengan PPRT-Siapa Benar? Supaya mereka tahu dakwaan terhadap bekas Menteri Pembangunan Luar Bandar, Dato' Annuar Musa itu datangnya dari Menteri Pembangunan Luar Bandar sekarang, Dato' Azmi Khalid dan dihebahkan melalui media massa pro kerajaan oleh Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad, bekas Ahli Parlimen Kok Lanas, Kelantan.
Budak-budak Umno, yang kepingin sangat hendak menyokong Umno yang sudah semakin tenat dirempuh pelbagai isu harus menatap buku ini dengan minda yang lapang dan dada terbuka. Jika mereka sedar, menteri-menteri Umno menelan duit rakyat, mereka sendiri akan menjauhkan diri dari Umno yang cukup kotor.
Apakah rakyat, khususnya para penyokong Umno masih dapat menerima bonus Tabung Haji hanya 3.25 peratus? Apakah rakyat boleh menerima kenaikan kadar sewa telefon rumah dari RM21 kepada RM23? Kemana wang itu dipelarikan? Apakah rakyat dapat menerima cerita polis dan imigresen di Malaysia mengamalkan rasuah hingga menyebabkan kemasukan pendatang asing tidak dapat dikawal langsung? Tahukah mereka, peluang rakyat tempatan habis disapu oleh pendatang dan ramai anak gadis Malaysia akhirnya menjadi mangsa rakyat asing ini, termasuk ditinggalkan dengan anak-anak tanpa sebarang pembelaan!
BPR…Polis…tak nampak apa-apa? Tak ada aduan maka tidak boleh bertindak?
(Buku Penyelewengan PPRT-Siapa Benar? Masih boleh didapati dengan memesan terus dari saya).
-Ummu Natasya 2002ummu_natasya@hotmail.com
Kelantan minus one.
KUALA LUMPUR, 24 Feb (Hrkh) - PAS menang tanpa bertanding bagi kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Kijang di Kelantan apabila pencalonan calon Barisan Nasional (BN) ditolak.
Calon PAS, Wan Ubaidah Omar menang tanpa bertanding apabila pencalonan calon BN, Mustopha Ahmed ditolak. Sebelum itu, PAS memprotes pencalonan Mustopha kerana beliau telah menerima notis bankrap Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) ke atasnya pada 25 November 2005.
SPR akhirnya menerima protes itu.
NOTA: As far as we know, they are very stringent. I mean in choosing candidates. Or candidates refuse to declare his bankrupcy status?..
Calon PAS, Wan Ubaidah Omar menang tanpa bertanding apabila pencalonan calon BN, Mustopha Ahmed ditolak. Sebelum itu, PAS memprotes pencalonan Mustopha kerana beliau telah menerima notis bankrap Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) ke atasnya pada 25 November 2005.
SPR akhirnya menerima protes itu.
NOTA: As far as we know, they are very stringent. I mean in choosing candidates. Or candidates refuse to declare his bankrupcy status?..
On Shahidan
With his down to earth approach and warlord style...., he gives them security and hope.... Radzi had given them legal advice at a cost when settlement were either a loss or a win, and he would never take any case very personal....
Thats shahidan and radzi on a simple kampung style thinking.
Thats shahidan and radzi on a simple kampung style thinking.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Pemuda for Perlis
Youth wing to ensure Barisan sweeps Perlis seats
KANGAR: Perlis Umno Youth has vowed to help Barisan Nasional win all the three parliamentary and 15 state seats in the general election now that Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim is defending his Tambun Tulang state seat.
When it was speculated earlier that Shahidan might be dropped as a candidate, there was talk of mass resignation in the Perlis Umno Youth. The depressed mood among the members switched to a cheerful disposition following Shahidan’s announcement.
“He is our idol and we will work hard to ensure that he continues to helm the state,” declared Kangar Umno Youth head Hamuner Hamzah at the Mentri Besar’s official residence.
“We are thankful to Datuk Seri Pak Lah (Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi) who accepted our views and proposed Datuk Seri Shahidan for the Tambun Tulang state seat,” he told Bernama.
The Perlis Wanita Umno and Puteri Umno also echoed the pledge of the youth wing to help the Barisan win all seats.
Except for the Sanglang state seat won by PAS, Barisan won all the seats in Perlis in the 2004 general election.
NOTE: this for Radzi and Azmi to look and read.
KANGAR: Perlis Umno Youth has vowed to help Barisan Nasional win all the three parliamentary and 15 state seats in the general election now that Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim is defending his Tambun Tulang state seat.
When it was speculated earlier that Shahidan might be dropped as a candidate, there was talk of mass resignation in the Perlis Umno Youth. The depressed mood among the members switched to a cheerful disposition following Shahidan’s announcement.
“He is our idol and we will work hard to ensure that he continues to helm the state,” declared Kangar Umno Youth head Hamuner Hamzah at the Mentri Besar’s official residence.
“We are thankful to Datuk Seri Pak Lah (Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi) who accepted our views and proposed Datuk Seri Shahidan for the Tambun Tulang state seat,” he told Bernama.
The Perlis Wanita Umno and Puteri Umno also echoed the pledge of the youth wing to help the Barisan win all seats.
Except for the Sanglang state seat won by PAS, Barisan won all the seats in Perlis in the 2004 general election.
NOTE: this for Radzi and Azmi to look and read.
On Shahidan, Azmi and Radzi
However, Shahidan was in the dark over why Radzi and Azmi were not present during the morning's candidate list announcement. "Maybe they have something to attend to."
~NSTonline
~NSTonline
Khairy chronicles revisited
just search khairy chronicles...... you may bump into something interesting.
True or False is personal... but it will give some perspective.
Go and read>>>>>>>
Khairy panggil penulis blog Monyet
http://aminiskandar.wordpress.com/2007/07/29/khairy-panggil-penulis-blog-monyet/
http://mymalaysia.wordpress.com/2006/10/12/the-truth-about-khairy-jamaluddin-24/
True or False is personal... but it will give some perspective.
Go and read>>>>>>>
Khairy panggil penulis blog Monyet
http://aminiskandar.wordpress.com/2007/07/29/khairy-panggil-penulis-blog-monyet/
http://mymalaysia.wordpress.com/2006/10/12/the-truth-about-khairy-jamaluddin-24/
Razak baginda... pity you
SHAH ALAM: Just what triggered an outburst from political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda in court yesterday?
This was the question on the minds of those present at the High Court for the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder trial.The drama started before proceedings began in the morning when Razak’s father, Datuk Abdullah Malim Baginda, whispered something to his son who was in the dock.Razak’s demeanour changed and he stood up and walked back to the holding cell as proceedings had not yet begun.He turned, faced his father angrily and shouted: “Shall I shout it out?”
His father pointed his finger at him and indicated no.Razak did not let up: “I’m innocent! I’m innocent,” he said loudly before going into the cell.He did not look his normal, self-assured and smiling self when he returned to the dock minutes later for the start of yesterday’s proceedings.But just as those present in court thought that the side-show was over, Razak started again after trial judge Datuk Mohd Zaki Md Yasin adjourned proceedings for lunch.His father went up to him and again whispered something into his ears. Razak jumped up from his seat and in an animated way shouted: “Oh no, oh no.”He then kicked the dock gate angrily as he walked out, stunning the court room into silence. It did not end there.
He then banged on the lock-up door and looked terribly upset. He was also in tears. Those present, including family members and reporters, were taken aback to see Razak’s unprecedented behaviour in court since the trial began in June. Abdullah also appeared stunned but stood silently. A family member of co-accused, Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri, then approached Razak’s mother, Datin Rohana Abdullah, urging her to pacify her son. Rohana, who was seated in the public gallery, quickly walked to the lock-up to calm Razak. By then Razak’s counsel Wong Kian Kheong, who had left the court room earlier, returned upon been informed of his client’s outburst, and went straight into the lock-up. Wong refused to say what Razak’s outburst was about.
Proceedings, meanwhile, were not disrupted.Celcom Malaysia Berhad’s core network operations general manager Nik Kamarudin Nik Ka, the 64th witness, was still on the stand.He has been testifying from Monday as the prosecution wanted him to clarify the disrepancies in Azilah’s mobile phone call details record and his itemised bill.
Zaki told Nik Kamarudin that his testimony would have only taken 30 minutes if the witness had been systematic in presenting the records from the two documents.“The records are not in order and the mobile phone numbers, which is in small print, has caused me a headache,” he said.Azilah, 32, and Corporal Sirul Azhar Umar, 37 , both members of the Special Action Squad, are charged with Altantuya’s murder at Mukim Bukit Raja, Selangor between 10pm on Oct 19, and 1am on Oct 20 , 2006. Razak, 48, is charged with abetting them.Hearing was adjourned to Monday.
This was the question on the minds of those present at the High Court for the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder trial.The drama started before proceedings began in the morning when Razak’s father, Datuk Abdullah Malim Baginda, whispered something to his son who was in the dock.Razak’s demeanour changed and he stood up and walked back to the holding cell as proceedings had not yet begun.He turned, faced his father angrily and shouted: “Shall I shout it out?”
His father pointed his finger at him and indicated no.Razak did not let up: “I’m innocent! I’m innocent,” he said loudly before going into the cell.He did not look his normal, self-assured and smiling self when he returned to the dock minutes later for the start of yesterday’s proceedings.But just as those present in court thought that the side-show was over, Razak started again after trial judge Datuk Mohd Zaki Md Yasin adjourned proceedings for lunch.His father went up to him and again whispered something into his ears. Razak jumped up from his seat and in an animated way shouted: “Oh no, oh no.”He then kicked the dock gate angrily as he walked out, stunning the court room into silence. It did not end there.
He then banged on the lock-up door and looked terribly upset. He was also in tears. Those present, including family members and reporters, were taken aback to see Razak’s unprecedented behaviour in court since the trial began in June. Abdullah also appeared stunned but stood silently. A family member of co-accused, Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri, then approached Razak’s mother, Datin Rohana Abdullah, urging her to pacify her son. Rohana, who was seated in the public gallery, quickly walked to the lock-up to calm Razak. By then Razak’s counsel Wong Kian Kheong, who had left the court room earlier, returned upon been informed of his client’s outburst, and went straight into the lock-up. Wong refused to say what Razak’s outburst was about.
Proceedings, meanwhile, were not disrupted.Celcom Malaysia Berhad’s core network operations general manager Nik Kamarudin Nik Ka, the 64th witness, was still on the stand.He has been testifying from Monday as the prosecution wanted him to clarify the disrepancies in Azilah’s mobile phone call details record and his itemised bill.
Zaki told Nik Kamarudin that his testimony would have only taken 30 minutes if the witness had been systematic in presenting the records from the two documents.“The records are not in order and the mobile phone numbers, which is in small print, has caused me a headache,” he said.Azilah, 32, and Corporal Sirul Azhar Umar, 37 , both members of the Special Action Squad, are charged with Altantuya’s murder at Mukim Bukit Raja, Selangor between 10pm on Oct 19, and 1am on Oct 20 , 2006. Razak, 48, is charged with abetting them.Hearing was adjourned to Monday.
true or false?
extract from crankshaft:
Before the hearing began at 9:30 am, Razak Baginda's father had whispered something to him. This made Razak angry the whole day. Finally, about three hours later, Razak Baginda could not stand it any longer and exploded. What did he say?
~
TheSun newspaper carried the story, complete with Razak Baginda's outburst. However, the Home Ministry asked The Sun to withdraw their first run which carried the 'Matilah Kau Pak Lah!' outburst by Razak Baginda. TheSun had to withdraw thousands of copies of their print run early this morning.Strange things are happening in the country, folks. No angels are involved. Only devils.
go and read >>>>>>>
http://crankshafted.blogspot.com/2008/02/razak-bagindas-outburst.html
Before the hearing began at 9:30 am, Razak Baginda's father had whispered something to him. This made Razak angry the whole day. Finally, about three hours later, Razak Baginda could not stand it any longer and exploded. What did he say?
~
TheSun newspaper carried the story, complete with Razak Baginda's outburst. However, the Home Ministry asked The Sun to withdraw their first run which carried the 'Matilah Kau Pak Lah!' outburst by Razak Baginda. TheSun had to withdraw thousands of copies of their print run early this morning.Strange things are happening in the country, folks. No angels are involved. Only devils.
go and read >>>>>>>
http://crankshafted.blogspot.com/2008/02/razak-bagindas-outburst.html
Khairy: a forum
kita jangan cepat mengata kat orang lebih2 lagi dalam kancah politik ni. kita patut beri peluang pada seseorang untuk menunjukan bakat kepimpinan yang ada pada seseorang. bukan soal menantu dan bukan soal muda. kadang2 dalam politik kita tengok orangnya macam baik tapi jahat, begitu juga kadang2 kita tengok orang nya macam jahat tapi hatinya baik. HIDUP KJ....HIDUP KJ....HIDUP KJ
ehehehe tgk nickname pon dah tau... su**-kj jgn sebut kj kat sini.. ramai marah nie!!! tapi rasa nya thread nie takkan dilayan
korang..pls ignore mamat ni..please..lately ni tetiba plak ramai yg baru register..first of second post terus support kj lah, pas, pkr, dap.. IGNORE Please..banyak issue lain lagi yg kita kena discuss..
Cih... kalau aku menantu Pak Lah sekarang ni, aku akan jadi orang paling disayangi rakyat Malaysia. hahahahaha sebab KJ tu tak berapa cerdik tu jadi macam tu. Bergantung nyawa politik dengan nyawa pak lah. Kalau esok Pak Lah Qolhu, esok jugakllah abih karier politik dia.
oh KJ, nasibmu sebagai menantu PM sungguh bernasib baik...ngko tak merasa pun jawatan di cawangan, ngko tak perlu bertungkus lumus mengurus dan mengantung poster, ngko tak perlu untuk bertengang leher dengan pembangkang di kedai kopi, ngko tak perlu untuk berbakti pada parti untuk naik... Sungguh bertuah ngko punya sijil nikah dan diperakui sebagai tangan kanan PM...dengan gelaran itu berebut orang nak cium tangan ngko, walaupun ngko muda dan tak punya jasa pada UMNO...namun perjuangan mu masih belum selesai...
itulah kita orang melayu. aku cuma nyata sokong kj. belum lagi jadi calun. kita org melayu ni kan memang akan kekal sifat mcm tu tak boleh open tak boleh pro. ingat lah broder dalam politik '1001 kemungkinan'. ada menang ada kalah itu adat pertandingan. kalu kj memuncak hari ni tiba2 5.6.7 tahun lagi ditakdirkan jatuh itu biasalah politik mana ada yang kekal. open broder...open open sikit minder tu. jangan taksub sangat pada sebelah pihak jer. dalam politik tak ade sahabat setia....tak ada musuh yg kekal. HIDUP KJ....HIDUP KJ....HIDUP KJ
tak apa lah kalau nak sokong, cuma KJ tu berlainan skit dari orang yang berjawatan di dalam UMNO...kerana menantu PM...terus menjawat timbalan ketua pemuada UMNO malaysia.. kerana dia menantu PM, berebut orang sanggup pinjamkan duit untuk dia beli saham .....beruntung sungguh jawatan dia dalam keluarga Pak lah..sebagai menantu...
tak ade sape pun yang suruh atau paksa ko org cium tgn kj. buat pe depan cium tgn tapi belakang kutuk dia....
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NOTA: ordinary people talking and writing..., definitely at different time and place, the forum will be different.
ehehehe tgk nickname pon dah tau... su**-kj jgn sebut kj kat sini.. ramai marah nie!!! tapi rasa nya thread nie takkan dilayan
korang..pls ignore mamat ni..please..lately ni tetiba plak ramai yg baru register..first of second post terus support kj lah, pas, pkr, dap.. IGNORE Please..banyak issue lain lagi yg kita kena discuss..
Cih... kalau aku menantu Pak Lah sekarang ni, aku akan jadi orang paling disayangi rakyat Malaysia. hahahahaha sebab KJ tu tak berapa cerdik tu jadi macam tu. Bergantung nyawa politik dengan nyawa pak lah. Kalau esok Pak Lah Qolhu, esok jugakllah abih karier politik dia.
oh KJ, nasibmu sebagai menantu PM sungguh bernasib baik...ngko tak merasa pun jawatan di cawangan, ngko tak perlu bertungkus lumus mengurus dan mengantung poster, ngko tak perlu untuk bertengang leher dengan pembangkang di kedai kopi, ngko tak perlu untuk berbakti pada parti untuk naik... Sungguh bertuah ngko punya sijil nikah dan diperakui sebagai tangan kanan PM...dengan gelaran itu berebut orang nak cium tangan ngko, walaupun ngko muda dan tak punya jasa pada UMNO...namun perjuangan mu masih belum selesai...
itulah kita orang melayu. aku cuma nyata sokong kj. belum lagi jadi calun. kita org melayu ni kan memang akan kekal sifat mcm tu tak boleh open tak boleh pro. ingat lah broder dalam politik '1001 kemungkinan'. ada menang ada kalah itu adat pertandingan. kalu kj memuncak hari ni tiba2 5.6.7 tahun lagi ditakdirkan jatuh itu biasalah politik mana ada yang kekal. open broder...open open sikit minder tu. jangan taksub sangat pada sebelah pihak jer. dalam politik tak ade sahabat setia....tak ada musuh yg kekal. HIDUP KJ....HIDUP KJ....HIDUP KJ
tak apa lah kalau nak sokong, cuma KJ tu berlainan skit dari orang yang berjawatan di dalam UMNO...kerana menantu PM...terus menjawat timbalan ketua pemuada UMNO malaysia.. kerana dia menantu PM, berebut orang sanggup pinjamkan duit untuk dia beli saham .....beruntung sungguh jawatan dia dalam keluarga Pak lah..sebagai menantu...
tak ade sape pun yang suruh atau paksa ko org cium tgn kj. buat pe depan cium tgn tapi belakang kutuk dia....
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NOTA: ordinary people talking and writing..., definitely at different time and place, the forum will be different.
radzi versus shahidan
Too many Umno ‘tigers’ on a hillock
INSIGHTBy JOCELINE TAN
The internal politicking in Perlis has been described as a case of too many tigers on a small hill but the top Umno leadership grew worried when the rivalry between Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim and Datuk Radzi Sheikh Ahmad went public. WHEN Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim arrived in Mecca for the Haj last month, he thought he would be taking a break from Umno politics.
But soon after the Perlis Mentri Besar checked into his hotel, he ran into his Umno colleagues including his good friend and Ketereh MP Datuk Alwi Che Ahmad whose sister lives in Mecca where she runs a small hotel.
Alwi was surprised that Shahidan had managed to get in three days after the deadline for pilgrims to enter Mecca for the all-important Haj. When asked how he had managed it, Shahidan merely smiled and quipped: “Malaikat tolong saya” (with some help from the angels).
He had also brought along the former mufti of Perlis as well as the new and rather controversial one, Dr Mohd Asri Zainal Abidin. But his plans for a political respite were not to be for he was soon having his meals with his Umno friends and talking, what else, politics.
Besides, Shahidan has been in the spotlight the last few months for the wrong reasons.
He has been embroiled in a very public feud with none other than Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Radzi Sheikh Ahmad who is also Home Minister and Kangar MP. The top Umno leadership, concerned about Umno’s chances in the next general election, has told the pair to tone down their disagreements.
But as many in Umno are aware, Radzi is not the only one having problems with Shahidan.
Arau MP Datuk Seri Diraja Syed Razlan Jamalullail and Padang Besar MP and Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Azmi Khalid also have their share of problems with the Mentri Besar.
As one ministerial aide put it: “It’s really weird. There are only three MPs in Perlis and they do not get along with the MB.”
None of them were on the state Umno liaison committee headed by Shahidan until recently when Azmi was appointed information head. Another anomaly is that none of the three MPs are division chiefs which is so important in Umno politics. Shahidan's supporters say the MPs, particularly Radzi and Azmi, chose not to contest division posts whereas Syed Razlan is still new to division politics.
Some like Alwi have described the situation as “too many tigers on a small hill,” the implication being that Perlis is too small for so many political big guns. The dispute between the “Umno tigers” touched new heights last week when the normally reticent Radzi lost his cool and slammed the “culture of factionalism” in Perlis which he said had caused political instability and turned the state into a laughing stock.
Then, in a stunning blow, he said Shahidan’s leadership should be changed for the stability of the party. It was the first time in a long while that anyone had dared call for a change of Mentri Besar, something that is strictly the prerogative of the Prime Minister.
Veiled threat
Radzi also made a veiled threat saying he had “records of the state Umno leadership's weaknesses which everyone in Perlis knew about”. Among the audience was Padang Besar Umno chief Datuk Zahidi Abdul Rahman who probably wished he was somewhere else so that he did not have to be caught in the crossfire.
Some said Radzi was reacting to remarks that Shahidan had made the previous night.
The Perlis strongman had criticised Radzi for scrapping the free-flow policy at the Malaysia-Thai border that allowed foreigners to move within a 3km stretch without the need for passports. It had helped pull in tourists to Perlis and Shahidan was upset at losing the special zone.
He also lashed out at Azmi for talking about polluted rivers in the state, saying that it was strange that Azmi, who had been around for years had only just noticed the condition of Perlis' rivers.
The strongman called it “interference from leaders with no posts in the state”.
Intense political rivalry is not new to Perlis. “It's a small place and people tend to get in each other's way. It was the same even when Perlis had only two divisions in the 1970s. Dr Mahathir said we were like North and South Korea,” said Tan Sri Hamid Pawanteh, the former Perlis Mentri Besar and now Dewan Negara president.
Shahidan, who took over from Hamid in 1995, is known for his warlord style of politics.
A lot of what is happening in Perlis stems from his larger-than-life personality, seemingly unlimited resources (he donated a brand new SUV to Tabung Haji when in Mecca) and the fact that he is not afraid to exercise his clout on those around him.
Proper forum
He is very hands-on, and party people credit him for checking the PAS advance in Perlis and turning the state from category grey to white. PAS has only one state seat, and Shahidan is not being boastful when he claims that he will deliver a clean sweep in the next polls. Radzi's open attacks have also not gone down well with many in Umno.
Perlis Umno Youth chief Datuk Rozabil Abdul Rahman said that a top party official like Radzi should air his views through the proper forum. “It's not the culture of Umno to do it this way. Our MB is cool about the whole thing and does not want to respond. The MB is sure that if there is a problem, the PM would have called him to talk,” said Rozabil. But according to Syed Razlan, Radzi “has had it up to here” (his nostrils) with the goings on in Perlis.
Syed Razlan, whose elder brother is the Perlis Sultan, claimed he has not had support from the state politicians in his four years as Arau MP. “Many of my functions are blocked, people are told not to come. Even when I wanted to hand over allocations to schools, some of the headmasters dared not come, while others sent their PIBG representatives.
“We have been keeping quiet, so please understand how we feel. People do not know what is going on, and it's easy to tell us not to make it public. People like me bear the brunt – allocations hijacked, programmes sabotaged. I would have used even stronger words than Radzi. It's time to call a spade a spade,” said Syed Razlan.
In Parliament recently, Syed Razlan had described the meagre investments flowing into Perlis the last five years as a joke. The other MPs, sensing his agenda, called out, “Change the Mentri Besar!” Some think that Syed Razlan has become a target because he is seen as a potential Mentri Besar.
New face
He is a relative new face who cut his teeth in politics when he defeated the charismatic PAS ulama Datuk Haron Din in the last elections. But Syed Razlan is really too junior for Shahidan to worry about and Azmi despite his macho looks is terribly afraid of confrontation. Shahidan's true match is the no-nonsense Radzi. The Home Minister told people that at 65, he is not power crazy but merely wants to see a more professional level of politics unfold in his homestate.
Radzi enjoys the implicit trust of Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi who had personally asked him to return to active politics in 2004 before appointing him party secretary-general and then Home Minister. He is in a position to whisper into the Prime Minister's ears whereas Shahidan had the ears of the former Prime Minister.
But Shahidan, as Rozabil pointed out, enjoys broad support on the ground. “Just ask around, 95% are for him,” said Rozabil.
Both men have their strengths and their weaknesses. Given that, the Prime Minister will have to tread a thin line in dealing with the tigers of Perlis.
Radzi: Enjoys the implicit trust of the Prime Minister
Shahidan: His feud with Radzi boiled over last month.
Syed Razlan: Claims his programmes are being sabotaged.
NOTA: Just to remind Radzi: Siapa di Perlis mahu anda? Atau itu semua tidak penting?
INSIGHTBy JOCELINE TAN
The internal politicking in Perlis has been described as a case of too many tigers on a small hill but the top Umno leadership grew worried when the rivalry between Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim and Datuk Radzi Sheikh Ahmad went public. WHEN Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim arrived in Mecca for the Haj last month, he thought he would be taking a break from Umno politics.
But soon after the Perlis Mentri Besar checked into his hotel, he ran into his Umno colleagues including his good friend and Ketereh MP Datuk Alwi Che Ahmad whose sister lives in Mecca where she runs a small hotel.
Alwi was surprised that Shahidan had managed to get in three days after the deadline for pilgrims to enter Mecca for the all-important Haj. When asked how he had managed it, Shahidan merely smiled and quipped: “Malaikat tolong saya” (with some help from the angels).
He had also brought along the former mufti of Perlis as well as the new and rather controversial one, Dr Mohd Asri Zainal Abidin. But his plans for a political respite were not to be for he was soon having his meals with his Umno friends and talking, what else, politics.
Besides, Shahidan has been in the spotlight the last few months for the wrong reasons.
He has been embroiled in a very public feud with none other than Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Radzi Sheikh Ahmad who is also Home Minister and Kangar MP. The top Umno leadership, concerned about Umno’s chances in the next general election, has told the pair to tone down their disagreements.
But as many in Umno are aware, Radzi is not the only one having problems with Shahidan.
Arau MP Datuk Seri Diraja Syed Razlan Jamalullail and Padang Besar MP and Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Azmi Khalid also have their share of problems with the Mentri Besar.
As one ministerial aide put it: “It’s really weird. There are only three MPs in Perlis and they do not get along with the MB.”
None of them were on the state Umno liaison committee headed by Shahidan until recently when Azmi was appointed information head. Another anomaly is that none of the three MPs are division chiefs which is so important in Umno politics. Shahidan's supporters say the MPs, particularly Radzi and Azmi, chose not to contest division posts whereas Syed Razlan is still new to division politics.
Some like Alwi have described the situation as “too many tigers on a small hill,” the implication being that Perlis is too small for so many political big guns. The dispute between the “Umno tigers” touched new heights last week when the normally reticent Radzi lost his cool and slammed the “culture of factionalism” in Perlis which he said had caused political instability and turned the state into a laughing stock.
Then, in a stunning blow, he said Shahidan’s leadership should be changed for the stability of the party. It was the first time in a long while that anyone had dared call for a change of Mentri Besar, something that is strictly the prerogative of the Prime Minister.
Veiled threat
Radzi also made a veiled threat saying he had “records of the state Umno leadership's weaknesses which everyone in Perlis knew about”. Among the audience was Padang Besar Umno chief Datuk Zahidi Abdul Rahman who probably wished he was somewhere else so that he did not have to be caught in the crossfire.
Some said Radzi was reacting to remarks that Shahidan had made the previous night.
The Perlis strongman had criticised Radzi for scrapping the free-flow policy at the Malaysia-Thai border that allowed foreigners to move within a 3km stretch without the need for passports. It had helped pull in tourists to Perlis and Shahidan was upset at losing the special zone.
He also lashed out at Azmi for talking about polluted rivers in the state, saying that it was strange that Azmi, who had been around for years had only just noticed the condition of Perlis' rivers.
The strongman called it “interference from leaders with no posts in the state”.
Intense political rivalry is not new to Perlis. “It's a small place and people tend to get in each other's way. It was the same even when Perlis had only two divisions in the 1970s. Dr Mahathir said we were like North and South Korea,” said Tan Sri Hamid Pawanteh, the former Perlis Mentri Besar and now Dewan Negara president.
Shahidan, who took over from Hamid in 1995, is known for his warlord style of politics.
A lot of what is happening in Perlis stems from his larger-than-life personality, seemingly unlimited resources (he donated a brand new SUV to Tabung Haji when in Mecca) and the fact that he is not afraid to exercise his clout on those around him.
Proper forum
He is very hands-on, and party people credit him for checking the PAS advance in Perlis and turning the state from category grey to white. PAS has only one state seat, and Shahidan is not being boastful when he claims that he will deliver a clean sweep in the next polls. Radzi's open attacks have also not gone down well with many in Umno.
Perlis Umno Youth chief Datuk Rozabil Abdul Rahman said that a top party official like Radzi should air his views through the proper forum. “It's not the culture of Umno to do it this way. Our MB is cool about the whole thing and does not want to respond. The MB is sure that if there is a problem, the PM would have called him to talk,” said Rozabil. But according to Syed Razlan, Radzi “has had it up to here” (his nostrils) with the goings on in Perlis.
Syed Razlan, whose elder brother is the Perlis Sultan, claimed he has not had support from the state politicians in his four years as Arau MP. “Many of my functions are blocked, people are told not to come. Even when I wanted to hand over allocations to schools, some of the headmasters dared not come, while others sent their PIBG representatives.
“We have been keeping quiet, so please understand how we feel. People do not know what is going on, and it's easy to tell us not to make it public. People like me bear the brunt – allocations hijacked, programmes sabotaged. I would have used even stronger words than Radzi. It's time to call a spade a spade,” said Syed Razlan.
In Parliament recently, Syed Razlan had described the meagre investments flowing into Perlis the last five years as a joke. The other MPs, sensing his agenda, called out, “Change the Mentri Besar!” Some think that Syed Razlan has become a target because he is seen as a potential Mentri Besar.
New face
He is a relative new face who cut his teeth in politics when he defeated the charismatic PAS ulama Datuk Haron Din in the last elections. But Syed Razlan is really too junior for Shahidan to worry about and Azmi despite his macho looks is terribly afraid of confrontation. Shahidan's true match is the no-nonsense Radzi. The Home Minister told people that at 65, he is not power crazy but merely wants to see a more professional level of politics unfold in his homestate.
Radzi enjoys the implicit trust of Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi who had personally asked him to return to active politics in 2004 before appointing him party secretary-general and then Home Minister. He is in a position to whisper into the Prime Minister's ears whereas Shahidan had the ears of the former Prime Minister.
But Shahidan, as Rozabil pointed out, enjoys broad support on the ground. “Just ask around, 95% are for him,” said Rozabil.
Both men have their strengths and their weaknesses. Given that, the Prime Minister will have to tread a thin line in dealing with the tigers of Perlis.
Radzi: Enjoys the implicit trust of the Prime Minister
Shahidan: His feud with Radzi boiled over last month.
Syed Razlan: Claims his programmes are being sabotaged.
NOTA: Just to remind Radzi: Siapa di Perlis mahu anda? Atau itu semua tidak penting?
Friday, February 22, 2008
Aziz oh Aziz
SHAH ALAM
KEMAS Kindergarten Teachers To Be Trained To Diploma Level
SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- More than 7,000 Community Development Department (KEMAS) kindergarten teachers, most of whom have the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) qualification, will be able to study for a diploma in education under the Rural and Regional Development Ministry's sponsorship.Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin said the first batch of teachers would start the diploma course in May next year while those now taking or had completed their diploma courses on their own would have their expenditure reimbursed.
Aziz hints he may The New Straits Times - Feb 17
SERI ISKANDAR: Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin who has not been nominated to defend his Shah Alam parliamentary constituency, signalled he may exit politics when he confirmed that his own division, Gopeng, had not listed him as a candidate for the general election.
Central Region News (excluding Federal Territory)
Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) -
SHAH ALAM, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah wants Shah Alam to be free from floods and have improved transportation system, including the monorail.
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NOTA: Very alert, sharp and approachable. A dependable guy.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Khairy o Khairy
Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) - Feb 17 4:20 AM
KOTA BAHARU, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Supreme Council member Badrul Hisham Shaharin will slug it out with Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin no matter where the latter is fielded in the coming general election.
KOTA BAHARU, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Supreme Council member Badrul Hisham Shaharin will slug it out with Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin no matter where the latter is fielded in the coming general election.
The Star - Feb 16 3:44 PM
YAN : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has refused to be drawn into speculation if his son-in-law Khairy Jamaluddin would contest in the general election.
YAN : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has refused to be drawn into speculation if his son-in-law Khairy Jamaluddin would contest in the general election.
Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) - Feb 16 3:50 AM
YAN, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is still keeping mum on a proposal to nominate Umno Youth deputy head Khairy Jamaluddin as a Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate in the general election on March 8.
YAN, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is still keeping mum on a proposal to nominate Umno Youth deputy head Khairy Jamaluddin as a Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate in the general election on March 8.
The New Straits Times - Feb 17 8:14 AM
BERA: Sour grapes is a rot party leaders are keen to keep in check. The enemy within may be some aspiring politicians who, if not chosen to contest in the general election, may then try to undermine others.
Another stumbling block is the rank and file who have to be persuaded to work for the party without the expectation of “goodies” such as T-shirts, caps or cash.Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin said aspiring candidates who were not selected should not become upset and sabotage the party.
Another stumbling block is the rank and file who have to be persuaded to work for the party without the expectation of “goodies” such as T-shirts, caps or cash.Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin said aspiring candidates who were not selected should not become upset and sabotage the party.
The Borneo Post - Feb 10 6:13 PM
BERA, Pahang: Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin said the Barisan Nasional’s (BN) main threat in the impending general election was not the opposition, but splits within members of its component parties.
BERA, Pahang: Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin said the Barisan Nasional’s (BN) main threat in the impending general election was not the opposition, but splits within members of its component parties.
NOTE: Khairy is Prime Minister's son in law.
Monday, February 18, 2008
IDRIS oh IDRIS
PAS strongman's brother joins Umno
I decided to make a wise decision to join Umno,” he said after submitting his membership application form to state Umno chief Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh during the district-level Islam Hadhari event here. Zakaria, 63, said he was impressed with the way ...
Islamic hotel for Terengganu
The RM20 million three-star Wakaf Hotel will include separate swimming pools for both sexes, built under a canopy, rooms provided with copies of the Quran and prayer mats, among others. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, in announcing this ...
Malaysia's new icons get thumbs up
Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (right) admiring a replica of the crystal mosque presented by Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh (left) at the launch of the Islamic Civilisation theme park. With them is Terengganu state executive councillor Datuk Wan Hisham Wan ...
More than 12,200 land titles issued in Terengganu, thanks to faster ...
BESUT: The state government has issued over 12,200 land titles over the past four years, with more expected to be given out as the district offices and land and mines department speed up the processing. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said ...
50% reduction on compounds and 20% on rentals
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh announced the discounts after a visit to gauge the delivery system at the council’s office here recently. “The discounts are to complement the town being elevated to city status. They are valid until Feb 29 ...
NOTE:
He resembles isa samad whenever he starts teasing the crowd.
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Noh o Noh
KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA is considering allowing schools to cane unruly girls to curb an upsurge in discipline problems including gang fights and bullying, reports said on Wednesday.
Currently only boys are caned in Malaysian schools, but only rarely and for serious offences. The punishment is administered on the buttocks or the palm of the hand.
Deputy Education Minister, Noh Omar said a national education seminar this week had backed the proposal.
'This is because there are more girls in schools and some of them are becoming very problematic. Discipline problems are not confined to boys any more,' he told reporters.
KUALA LUMPUR: This year's Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2008 will be grander than before and is expected to attract about 1.5million visitors.
The fair, to be held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here from April 4-13, will also feature the first International Convention of the Book Industry from April 4-5. “The convention is for those in the industry to exchange opinions and ideas, and we hope this book fair will become as prominent as the London or Frankfurt Book Fair," said Deputy Education Minister Datuk Noh Omar at a press conference here on Wednesday.
SUNGAI BESAR: Four teachers and 143 students from SM Agama Simpang Lima have been put in isolation after 13 of their schoolmates were admitted to hospital for viral influenza.
Those now quarantined in the school hostel would be getting round-the-clock medical attention from five doctors stationed there.
The outbreak started on Jan 24 with 10 students from the boarding school showing symptoms like blocked nose, cough and high fever
However, they were allowed to return to their hostels after receiving outpatient treatment at the clinic in nearby Sabak Bernam.
Deputy Education Minister Datuk Noh Omar said more students started showing symptoms of the influenza soon after and 13 had to be admitted to the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital
NOTA: Noh, he sure got style.