Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman, the former Electoral Commission chairman asked Barisan Nasional supporters who are afraid to voice out criticism of BN leadership to boycott the impending 14th general elections.
If he is only referring to BN supporters who may vote BN candidates, I support his call, otherwise I would call on them to vote for Pakatan Harapan instead. Why, because the corrupt BN government will not reform by itself. In fact Ambiga said categorically that it is imperative that the BN coalition should no longer govern Malaysia after such a huge scandal as !MDB.
I remembered witnessing Haris Ibrahim of People's Parliament had in 2008 (from memory) had torn a photocopy of Abdul Rashid in disgust at the actions of the EC chief then. I wonder is Haris would still do the same now.
Update: Dr. Mahathir claims boycotting elections is a BN ploy.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Monday, January 22, 2018
Azmin Ali, Zaid Ibrahim and Hulu Selangor by-elecion
Mahathir thinks that Azmin Ali is Prime Minister material but was not chosen. Why was he not chosen? My guess is DAP and Amanah is not comfortable with him as shown the tussles experienced in the Kajang move.
But what do I think of Azmin Ali? Perhaps Azmin Ali has the administer ability as shown by him becoming the Mentri Besar of Selangor. However, I too is not sure of what I really think of him, whether I would be comfortable with him eventually becoming the PM candidate.
Why? Perhaps has the political prowess to move around in political arena. But is he ruthless in this pursue?
I was polling agent for the 25th March 2010 by-election. I remembered meeting up with a group of other polling agents in Bangsar in the early morning of that day to carpool to Kuala Kubu Baru. And this was what happened. On the night before the by-election, we were informed that the voting center where we were supposed to be on duty was changed. Then when we met at Bangsar, there was another changed. Not only that, on the way to Kuala Kubu Baru, we were told of another change. I can't remember if on arrival at Kuala Kubu Baru if there was a fourth change in polling center.
All this was causing confusion. Why were there so many unnecessary changes till we were not sure because of all this confusion, there might be certain places where there might be some polling centers? Were there some sabotage? I can't say for sure but I have suspicions.
There are talks that Azmin Ali was not happy with Zaid Ibrahim in PKR and that he view Zaid as a threat to his position in PKR? Did Azmin Ali and his cohorts worked to sabotage Zaid Ibrahim chances in the Hulu Selangor by-election? I don't have the inside stories but if you have please leave your comments in the comment box below.
By the way, Zaid Ibrahim lost the by-election to P. Kamalanathan (the notorious hand kisser) by a slim margin of 3.6%
But what do I think of Azmin Ali? Perhaps Azmin Ali has the administer ability as shown by him becoming the Mentri Besar of Selangor. However, I too is not sure of what I really think of him, whether I would be comfortable with him eventually becoming the PM candidate.
Why? Perhaps has the political prowess to move around in political arena. But is he ruthless in this pursue?
I was polling agent for the 25th March 2010 by-election. I remembered meeting up with a group of other polling agents in Bangsar in the early morning of that day to carpool to Kuala Kubu Baru. And this was what happened. On the night before the by-election, we were informed that the voting center where we were supposed to be on duty was changed. Then when we met at Bangsar, there was another changed. Not only that, on the way to Kuala Kubu Baru, we were told of another change. I can't remember if on arrival at Kuala Kubu Baru if there was a fourth change in polling center.
All this was causing confusion. Why were there so many unnecessary changes till we were not sure because of all this confusion, there might be certain places where there might be some polling centers? Were there some sabotage? I can't say for sure but I have suspicions.
There are talks that Azmin Ali was not happy with Zaid Ibrahim in PKR and that he view Zaid as a threat to his position in PKR? Did Azmin Ali and his cohorts worked to sabotage Zaid Ibrahim chances in the Hulu Selangor by-election? I don't have the inside stories but if you have please leave your comments in the comment box below.
By the way, Zaid Ibrahim lost the by-election to P. Kamalanathan (the notorious hand kisser) by a slim margin of 3.6%
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Mahdziir received well deserved slap from legal fracternity
Mahdzir Khalid received a well deserved slap for threatening teachers if they support the opposition from the legal fraternity and told to focus on the much needed improvement of the broken education system.
Siti Kasim told the minister that in fact he should not even touch on whether a civil servant should support one side or the other. It is someone democratic right who he wants to support.
Siti Kasim told the minister that in fact he should not even touch on whether a civil servant should support one side or the other. It is someone democratic right who he wants to support.
Mahdzir threatened teachers not to support opposition????
The Kwong Wah online newspaper reported that Education Minister Mahdzir Khalid threatened teachers not to support the opposition or faced disciplinary actions, that they should resign before the ministry ask them to resign. For making such a threat Mahdzir received blistering attacks.
Frequently whenever ministers were attacked for their statements, they would immediately deny the report, claimed they were misreported, reported out of context, etc. In this case, the Star online reported that Mahdzir denied the report, that he only told civil servants, especially the headmasters, to be mindful of their positions.
The Education Ministry in a series of tweets claimed Mahdzir was only giving "fatherly advice", that teachers and educators should not support the opposition.
http://www.kwongwah.com.my/?p=457657
https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/33288/
https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/33609/
Frequently whenever ministers were attacked for their statements, they would immediately deny the report, claimed they were misreported, reported out of context, etc. In this case, the Star online reported that Mahdzir denied the report, that he only told civil servants, especially the headmasters, to be mindful of their positions.
The Education Ministry in a series of tweets claimed Mahdzir was only giving "fatherly advice", that teachers and educators should not support the opposition.
http://www.kwongwah.com.my/?p=457657
https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/33288/
https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/33609/
Wahid Omar: PNB, EPF to pay 1000 times more for Battersea project???
The Malay Mail Online reported that Wahid Omar claimed that it is MISCHIEVOUS? to say that PNB and EPF will be paying more than 1000 times more for the Battersea project.
However, what is not said is more important than what is said. Wahid only said it is mischievous, but he never direct his attention to whether is is true or not that PNB and EPF really is going to pay more than 1000x more for the project. So whether it is true or not was left to our conjectures?
In the absence of a clear statement, it is not too far fetched to believe that it really is true that PNB, EPF really will be paying more than 1,000 times more for the project. For if it is false, we can assume that Wahid will not hesitate to said it outright that those are lies.
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/wahid-omar-mischievous-to-say-pnb-epf-to-pay-1000-times-more-for-battersea#82VlCqC0FuOGHlVQ.97
However, what is not said is more important than what is said. Wahid only said it is mischievous, but he never direct his attention to whether is is true or not that PNB and EPF really is going to pay more than 1000x more for the project. So whether it is true or not was left to our conjectures?
In the absence of a clear statement, it is not too far fetched to believe that it really is true that PNB, EPF really will be paying more than 1,000 times more for the project. For if it is false, we can assume that Wahid will not hesitate to said it outright that those are lies.
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/wahid-omar-mischievous-to-say-pnb-epf-to-pay-1000-times-more-for-battersea#82VlCqC0FuOGHlVQ.97
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Pakatan Harapan Parlimentary seats allocation by States
The table below list the number of seats allocated according to the States and the 4 Pakatan Harapan component parties:
Below are the list of Parliamentary seats allocated according to the states and the 4 component parties. Click READ MORE to view
| State | Bersatur | PKR | DAP | Amanah |
| Perlis | 2 | 1 | ||
| Kedah | 6 | 6 | 3 | |
| Kelantan | 7 | 2 | 5 | |
| Terengganu | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| Penang | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Perak | 8 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| Pahang | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Selangor | 3 | 10 | 4 | 5 |
| Kuala Lumpur | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| Negri Sembilan | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Malacca | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Johor | 11 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Below are the list of Parliamentary seats allocated according to the states and the 4 component parties. Click READ MORE to view
Friday, November 6, 2015
Amanah, PAS, Hadi and UMNO BN (and divorcing wives)
The progressive members of PAS left PAS and formed Amanah to continue cooperation with DAP and PKR. Why? Because cooperation of DAP and PKR become very problematic recent months especially with Abdul Hadi Awang leading PAS.
And some PAS members had been screaming for those who left PAS to form Amanah to resign their elected offices plus divorce their wives. But are their demands justified?
My opinions. PAS contested in past elections against UMNO BN in cooperation with DAP and PKR as Pakatan Rakyat plus the Common Policies Platform. This cooperation and Common Policies did not provide for Hudud. And certainly not one component party (PAS) leaving Pakatan Rakyat to form a Selangor State Government with the tainted UMNO BN.
And now Husam Musa, the former PAS Vice President, have come out to confirm what many already have accepted as fact that Hadi had conspired to leave Pakatan Rakyat to form Selangor State Government with UMNO BN with cooperation from a few PKR ADUNs after the 2013 elections (correction, it seemed it was during the Selangor Mentri Besar crisis when PAS was in loggerhead with DAP and PKR about removing Khalid as Mentri Besar).
That is clear cut betrayal of DAP, PKR, Pakatan Rakyat and especially those who voted for the opposition in the 2013 elections. So now with you tell me, with this, who should resign from their elected offices and divorce their wives?
Hadi conspired to form Selangor unity government with Umno, says former PAS veep
And some PAS members had been screaming for those who left PAS to form Amanah to resign their elected offices plus divorce their wives. But are their demands justified?
My opinions. PAS contested in past elections against UMNO BN in cooperation with DAP and PKR as Pakatan Rakyat plus the Common Policies Platform. This cooperation and Common Policies did not provide for Hudud. And certainly not one component party (PAS) leaving Pakatan Rakyat to form a Selangor State Government with the tainted UMNO BN.
And now Husam Musa, the former PAS Vice President, have come out to confirm what many already have accepted as fact that Hadi had conspired to leave Pakatan Rakyat to form Selangor State Government with UMNO BN with cooperation from a few PKR ADUNs after the 2013 elections (correction, it seemed it was during the Selangor Mentri Besar crisis when PAS was in loggerhead with DAP and PKR about removing Khalid as Mentri Besar).
That is clear cut betrayal of DAP, PKR, Pakatan Rakyat and especially those who voted for the opposition in the 2013 elections. So now with you tell me, with this, who should resign from their elected offices and divorce their wives?
Hadi conspired to form Selangor unity government with Umno, says former PAS veep
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Katak Ibrahim Ali laughing? He shouldn't be
So why is Ibrahim laughing? Because a significant number of Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen have removed them from PAS and subsequently joining newly formed Parti Amanah Negara, and another over to PKR intenting to form a new opposition coalition. So he claimed that his accusers have become katak themselves. So does that make Katak Ibrahim Ali "innocent"?
But Ibrahim Ali should wipe that smile on his face because these elected members didn't jump from an opposition party over to the ruling party. They jumped from PAS, component of the opposition coalition Pakatan Rakyat, but they intend to still continue as opposition in "Pakatan 2.0".
Their big difference from Katak Ibrahim Ali is that Katak Ibrahim Ali jumped from opposition party to that despised ruling party, a world of difference. So Katak Ibrahim Ali, you are still an incorrigible Katak.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Parti Amanah Negara is "PAS Asal". MPs no need to resign
PAS has been pushing for progressive members who joined the newly announced PAN (Parti Amanah Negara) to resign from their elected posts as MPs and ADUNs plus divorce their wifes.
This is my opinion. PAS members who contested in the 2013 General Elections contested and won while PAS was a component party of Pakatan Rakyat plus a manifesto that mentioned welfare state and which did not include Hudud. Voters voted for them because they contested on a PR "ticket".
When PAS reneged on the above, those who wants to continue with the Pakatan Rakyat spirit were thus forced to form a new party PAN that will continue to be a component party of PR, thus PAN is that original "PAS" (PAS Asal) which were with Pakatan Rakyat in 2013. Thus MPs and ADUNs of the newly formed PAN need not resign their elected posts nor divorce their wifes.
On the contrary, it is those MPs and ADUNs still remaining in PAS that need to resign as voters did not vote for them as an independent party and is no more that same PAS within the Pakatan Rakyat coalition.
This is my opinion. PAS members who contested in the 2013 General Elections contested and won while PAS was a component party of Pakatan Rakyat plus a manifesto that mentioned welfare state and which did not include Hudud. Voters voted for them because they contested on a PR "ticket".
When PAS reneged on the above, those who wants to continue with the Pakatan Rakyat spirit were thus forced to form a new party PAN that will continue to be a component party of PR, thus PAN is that original "PAS" (PAS Asal) which were with Pakatan Rakyat in 2013. Thus MPs and ADUNs of the newly formed PAN need not resign their elected posts nor divorce their wifes.
On the contrary, it is those MPs and ADUNs still remaining in PAS that need to resign as voters did not vote for them as an independent party and is no more that same PAS within the Pakatan Rakyat coalition.
Monday, August 31, 2015
BERSIH 4 in Opposition States? What State is Kuala Lumpur?
Nur Jazlan, the newest trumpeter/spinmaster of Najib and UMNO/BN has now taken to "funny" statements and questions, the latest, "Why didn’t opposition states host Bersih 4 rally"
May I ask Nur Jazlan a simple question, what State is Kuala Lumpur? The sneaky BN had resorted to making Kuala Lumpur "Wilayah Persekutuan" (Federal Territory) and removing all State constituencies knowing well they would not be able to win. But clearly Kuala Lumpur IS Opposition in character because of the 11 elected Members of Parliament, 9 are from Federal Opposition and a mere 2 are from BN. (Members of the Dewan Rakyat, 13th Malaysian Parliament)
And morally speaking, the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur should be elected by these 11 Members of Parliament.
May I ask Nur Jazlan a simple question, what State is Kuala Lumpur? The sneaky BN had resorted to making Kuala Lumpur "Wilayah Persekutuan" (Federal Territory) and removing all State constituencies knowing well they would not be able to win. But clearly Kuala Lumpur IS Opposition in character because of the 11 elected Members of Parliament, 9 are from Federal Opposition and a mere 2 are from BN. (Members of the Dewan Rakyat, 13th Malaysian Parliament)
And morally speaking, the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur should be elected by these 11 Members of Parliament.
The Church, congregation, sensivities re' politics
2008 and prior years, many Christians were hypersensitive if anything even remotely "political" were to be discussed or events even remotely "political" were allowed to take place in the Church. True or not I do not know, but I heard the pastor of St. Paul's Church in Petlaing Jaya allowed an event where politicians from the ruling Barisan Nasional party and the opposition presented their case so that voters can make informed decisions during elections. It was a bipartisan event with the Church not supporting any side. But I heard the congregation was in uproar to the extend the Pastor had to leave to lead another Church. (The Christian and the General Election: Core Issues)
Fast forward to 2015. 3 Catholic churches opened their gates to welcome anyone needing rest, free food or drink provided by unknown generous donors, portable toilets, showers, medical attention, even prayers if they need it. (BERSIH 4 at St. John's Cathedral)
And today I read that Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur, Reverend Julian Leow said Christians had the right to make a stand on matters they were concerned about. "It is their inalienable right as citizens to deliberate, communicate and act on matters of societal concern, be they political, social or economical," said Leow who is also the archbishop of Kuala Lumpur. (Uphold justice, bishops urge Malaysian Catholics in Merdeka Day message)
Fast forward to 2015. 3 Catholic churches opened their gates to welcome anyone needing rest, free food or drink provided by unknown generous donors, portable toilets, showers, medical attention, even prayers if they need it. (BERSIH 4 at St. John's Cathedral)
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| Prayer Corner at Medical/First Aid center, St. John's Cathedral |
And today I read that Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur, Reverend Julian Leow said Christians had the right to make a stand on matters they were concerned about. "It is their inalienable right as citizens to deliberate, communicate and act on matters of societal concern, be they political, social or economical," said Leow who is also the archbishop of Kuala Lumpur. (Uphold justice, bishops urge Malaysian Catholics in Merdeka Day message)
Najib say will not let nation down? He already has
Malaysia's worst Prime Minister Najib Razak proclaimed in his "Merdeka" speech that he will not let the nation down. How is that even possible? He already has let Malaysia down by his bad governance of the nation. He has spouted great flowery speeches but did the opposite of what he claims he want to do. He promised transparency but delivered the opposite. He promised to fight corruption but .... you can complete the rest yourself.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Contrast between BERSIH 1 and BERSIH 4
The first BERSIH mass protest in 2007 was a huge contrast to what was experienced from the peaceful BERSIH 4 in 2015. Armed police presence including the red helmetted FRU bearing rifles and shields were highly visible, but police presence was hardly felt this round, in any case in areas where I was present.
In Bersih 1, protestors were met with police vans and Black Marias standing ready to send protestors to lockups. In Bersih 4, protestors are offered free drinks and food from food trucks:
In Bersih 1, you will see police armed with revolvers stationed all around Kuala Lumpur, but in Bersih 4, a volunteer holds up the welcoming sign offering free medical attention and free food and drinks at St John's Cathedral:
In Bersih 1, as you turn the corner from Pasar Seni to Lebuh Pasar Besar towards Loke Yew Building, you will be greeted by menacing looking and armed FRU red helmetted riot squad, but in Bersih 4, you have many peaceful protestors holding up posters illustraing the ills of Malaysia, unhindered by the Police:
In Bersih 1, the presence of Malay Muslims donning white kopiah were overwhelming, but in Bersih 4, unfortunately they were not highly visible
Update: Ideally, we Malaysians should not be referring to race at all as good governance and corruption has no skin color. A commentator said BERSIH 1 80% Malays, but BERSIH that 80% attended but % diluted to 30% because of a huge turnout of non-Malays. Likely correct because of the huge increase in participants for BERSIH 4.
In Bersih 1, Dr. Mahathir who was then Prime Minister denigrated Bersih protestors, but in Bersih 4, he with wife participated in the protest although for only a short while:
Update: Unfortunately the peaceful nature of BERSIH 4 disturbed by a news update. Received news that FRU personnels were arresting Bersih 4 T-shirted protestors at Stathuys in Malacca.
In Bersih 1, protestors were met with police vans and Black Marias standing ready to send protestors to lockups. In Bersih 4, protestors are offered free drinks and food from food trucks:
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In Bersih 1, you will see police armed with revolvers stationed all around Kuala Lumpur, but in Bersih 4, a volunteer holds up the welcoming sign offering free medical attention and free food and drinks at St John's Cathedral:
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In Bersih 1, as you turn the corner from Pasar Seni to Lebuh Pasar Besar towards Loke Yew Building, you will be greeted by menacing looking and armed FRU red helmetted riot squad, but in Bersih 4, you have many peaceful protestors holding up posters illustraing the ills of Malaysia, unhindered by the Police:
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In Bersih 1, the presence of Malay Muslims donning white kopiah were overwhelming, but in Bersih 4, unfortunately they were not highly visible
Update: Ideally, we Malaysians should not be referring to race at all as good governance and corruption has no skin color. A commentator said BERSIH 1 80% Malays, but BERSIH that 80% attended but % diluted to 30% because of a huge turnout of non-Malays. Likely correct because of the huge increase in participants for BERSIH 4.
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In Bersih 1, Dr. Mahathir who was then Prime Minister denigrated Bersih protestors, but in Bersih 4, he with wife participated in the protest although for only a short while:
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Update: Unfortunately the peaceful nature of BERSIH 4 disturbed by a news update. Received news that FRU personnels were arresting Bersih 4 T-shirted protestors at Stathuys in Malacca.
BERSIH 4: HSBC and Medan Pasar
BERSIH 2.0 is now well funded. There were some big tents a Medan Pasar with what appears to be like air coolers or air conditioners. Not sure if they were meant for BERSIH 4 or for the national Merdeka activities:
Najib Razak in prison cell at HSBC?
Even more portable toilets at HSBC/Medan Pasar:
Blog Shop at BERSIH 4/Medan Pasar?
Posters galore at Medan Pasar:
Who is that lady with amazing hairstyle together with the chicken?
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| Huge tents at Medan Pasar |
Najib Razak in prison cell at HSBC?
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| Najib Razak in prison cell in front of HSBC |
Even more portable toilets at HSBC/Medan Pasar:
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| Even more portable toilets at HSBC |
Blog Shop at BERSIH 4/Medan Pasar?
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| Blog Shop at Medan Pasar |
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| Fiesta Blog Shop at Medan Pasar |
Posters galore at Medan Pasar:
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| Posters galore at Medan Pasar |
Who is that lady with amazing hairstyle together with the chicken?
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| Amazing hairstyle lady with Chicken at Medan Pasar |
Saturday, August 29, 2015
BERSIH 4: Jalan Tun Perak near St. John's Cathedral
The scene at Jalan Tun Perak near St. John's Cathedral. Video below filmed as I inch slowly from St. John's Cathedral towards Jalan Tun Perak where Lim Guan Eng, Penang Chief Minister and DAP Secretary was giving a speech (apologies, video taken with handphone):
A volunteer holding up a sign telling demonstrators there are toilets and medical center at St John's Cathedral:
Amidst the bustling crowd, a protestor found time and space to explain what BERSIH 4 is all about to a foreign tourist:
A volunteer holding up a sign telling demonstrators there are toilets and medical center at St John's Cathedral:
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| Toilets and Medical at St John's Cathedral |
Amidst the bustling crowd, a protestor found time and space to explain what BERSIH 4 is all about to a foreign tourist:
BERSIH 4 at St. John's Catheral
BERSIH 4 is a world of difference from BERSIH 1 in 2007. BERSIH 4 2015, churches and temples were opened to demonstrators as a sanctuary to rest and pray.
At St. John's Cathedral, a first aid center with doctors, nurses, general helpers, stretchers, beds, drips, medicine, beds, oxygen, all ready in case any demonstrator needs medical intervention.
There were many portable toilets in more than 1 locations inside Church. For tired, thirsty and hungry demonstrators, there is drinking water aplenty, free mandarin oranges, free buns, a food truck. See photos below:
At St. John's Cathedral, a first aid center with doctors, nurses, general helpers, stretchers, beds, drips, medicine, beds, oxygen, all ready in case any demonstrator needs medical intervention.
There were many portable toilets in more than 1 locations inside Church. For tired, thirsty and hungry demonstrators, there is drinking water aplenty, free mandarin oranges, free buns, a food truck. See photos below:
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| Welcome tent with free mandarin oranges and drinking water |
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| Directions to the toilets, first aid and medical center |
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| Plenty portable toilets with a sewage tanker I think |
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| More portable toilets |
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| Even more portable toilets. First aid and medical center entrance at left hand corner |
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| Food truck |
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| Free buns and water |
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| Free coconut buns, kaya buns, black bean buns etc. |
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| Plenty free drinking water |
Friday, August 28, 2015
From a WhatsApp forward. How to bypass the block on websites posting updates on BERSIH 4 rally by MCMC (Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. Malay: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia)
However, I have been able to access bersih.org, so hopefully you would not need the hack described below:
However, I have been able to access bersih.org, so hopefully you would not need the hack described below:
Bersih websites have been blocked. U may unblock them by the following steps:
1) go to https://sitenable.com or google search : sitenable
2) key in http://www.bersih.org or any blocked websites in "Search URL " box. And...BINGO!!!👌
Forward it to all your friends!!
For those who want to access Sarawak Report as well
1) go to https://sitenable.com or google search : sitenable
2) key in http://www.bersih.org or any blocked websites in "Search URL " box. And...BINGO!!!👌
Forward it to all your friends!!
For those who want to access Sarawak Report as well
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Johor wants to patent traditional apparel, music, dances, food: Can they?
Johor Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage committee chairman Datuk Zulkunain Kamisan said Yayasan Warisan Johor (YWJ) has been tasked to undertake the patenting procedures of a traditional apparel, a traditional musical group, two cultural dances and a traditional dish as Johor's heritage. But I am not sure that they can.
From what I know about patent, the basic ingredient is novelty. If the subject of the patent are existing apparel, music group, dances, dish (food), they are no longer novel. On this basis, Johor is wasting their time. What they can do I believe is they can try to copyright them. I think Malaysia has a "lesser form" of patent. I think if something cannot be patented, I think they can try to register it as an Utility Innovation. Let's see.
From what I know about patent, the basic ingredient is novelty. If the subject of the patent are existing apparel, music group, dances, dish (food), they are no longer novel. On this basis, Johor is wasting their time. What they can do I believe is they can try to copyright them. I think Malaysia has a "lesser form" of patent. I think if something cannot be patented, I think they can try to register it as an Utility Innovation. Let's see.
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Political funding: BN and opposition positions
UMNO/BN is now hammering on the point that it was the opposition parties that opposed disclosure of their funders. And Najib who is currently under a big dark cloud of suspicions, have come out to proclaim that he is prepared to declare UMNO's funders if the opposition is prepared to do likewise?
Malaysia badly needs transparency regarding political funding, but just why are the opposition parties reluctant to do so? To me, it is clear, it is because of the uneven playing field, the fact that practically every institution of importance (Election Commissions, Registra of Societies, Police, the mainstream media, MACC etc) in Malaysia is under a cloud of suspicions that they are not impartial. Not forgetting power abuses such as punishing opposition funders by withholding license, contracts and business whereas UMNO/BN funders would have no worries in this area.
Take the Election Commission and the blatant case of Najib recorded on video his "I help you, you help me" case in Sibu for example. Did the Election Commission do anything? And the blatant use of government facilities for campaigning during elections. That is clearly wrong but the EC just looked the other way.
Whereas because power is currently in UMNO/BN's hands. Business and individuals will not worry about their funding activities revealed as they would never be punished, on the other hand they probably would be rewarded. Not only that, there is a cap on the amount of funds that can be used in campaigning during elections. UMNO/BN could probably exceed it, even opening I think, and the EC would probably not act. For example, when it was revealed that a huge amount of money was banked into Najib's account which Najib did not deny but only said he did not take money for personal use. He probably was trying to say the money was used for political purposes, but did the EC do anything as very likely, the cap on political funding was breached.
Malaysia badly needs transparency regarding political funding, but just why are the opposition parties reluctant to do so? To me, it is clear, it is because of the uneven playing field, the fact that practically every institution of importance (Election Commissions, Registra of Societies, Police, the mainstream media, MACC etc) in Malaysia is under a cloud of suspicions that they are not impartial. Not forgetting power abuses such as punishing opposition funders by withholding license, contracts and business whereas UMNO/BN funders would have no worries in this area.
Take the Election Commission and the blatant case of Najib recorded on video his "I help you, you help me" case in Sibu for example. Did the Election Commission do anything? And the blatant use of government facilities for campaigning during elections. That is clearly wrong but the EC just looked the other way.
Whereas because power is currently in UMNO/BN's hands. Business and individuals will not worry about their funding activities revealed as they would never be punished, on the other hand they probably would be rewarded. Not only that, there is a cap on the amount of funds that can be used in campaigning during elections. UMNO/BN could probably exceed it, even opening I think, and the EC would probably not act. For example, when it was revealed that a huge amount of money was banked into Najib's account which Najib did not deny but only said he did not take money for personal use. He probably was trying to say the money was used for political purposes, but did the EC do anything as very likely, the cap on political funding was breached.
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