Hi "h+A>z(w)=@xN"

..tqs for reading what I write..dan budak kolej pulak !! How do I communicate with you ? ...and napa you suka Butterfingers" ? Pasal ada budak kolej dalam group tu ka ? I would just like to know. Tqs.

Steadyaku47

What now Anwar ?

ANWAR cukup lah. I do not profess to talk on behalf of our batch – no that would be too presumptuous of me – but I did remember vaguely in some conversation a long long time ago with some of our friends – that we did say that when we think that you have strayed too much off the beaten track, we, as your MCKK batch mates, will take you by the hand (or balls – whichever you prefer) and tell you “Cukup Lah”. I think that point has been breached a number of times – but no affirmative action was taken by any of us. Whether they are not bothered, or simply are leaving you to your own devices is to be debated but I will not wait any longer.

What will it take for you to put politics aside and put the interest of the Rakyat and our country first before self. Did you not learn from what happened under Mahathir? You whipped up the people into a frenzy with your rhetoric’s – and then what? The country was pulled apart by forces loyal to you and forces loyal to the Government. For what? What did it achieve? Now it is happening again. And when all is done what then? You will not be PM because like Najib, your past will catch up with you. If you cannot be king then be the Kingmaker. But do it in a statesmanlike manner, gracious and with responsibility and accountability to the people – and if you do it that way you can be assured that the people will be with you. They are looking towards you because, as I have said much earlier, you are the most capable by default when you look at what is now available – Najib, Pak Lah…etc. But it has been quite sometime since the last election when the people DID give you a mandate to act on their behalf but instead until now you and your Pakatan Rakyat are embroiled in playing politics and posturing to promote yours and their own personal interest. Since you came back on the political scenario I had yet to see you do one meaningful gesture that would indicate to me that you deserve to be leading the country in this renewal process. No Anwar you have not done anything without regard to self – always it is to advance your cause – personal or political – at one time you all had the Rakyat swept on a tide of hope and belief in your ability to deliver what was required to keep those politicians bastards honest. You failed to deliver.

Now what? You are wearing your welcome a bit too thinly. We have had enough of your posturing and your gift of the gab. Stop and think and think hard where you should go from here. Speak to your real friends – those that can speak with you without fear or favor – and let them tell you things you should hear – not what you want to hear. Do it soon before you fall again. If this seems a bit too harsh then think of the times you spent in jail – you do not want to go there again !! You are too old to withstand the physical aspect of being put in jail again…and you know damm well that that is where you will find yourself if you do not deliver the expectations of the people in being their king…and if you cannot be their king…then be the king maker. 

Musuh di dalam selimut?

"It is Umno that should be nervous about its future if its members continue to act oblivious to the problems and challenges it faces".

"Umno's ethics book surprisingly doesn't allow campaigning

Of course, most contenders have ignored this prohibition".

"Umno has a queer way of gauging popularity or acceptance during actual voting. Judging by the last race, money or favor is still an element of persuasion".

"The quota system is actually a tool for corrupt practices because in order to get 21, 39 or 59 divisional nominations for the V-P, deputy presidency and the presidency respectively, one is tempted to buy support".

"Class F and businessmen of stature looks at the party's election as some sort of a business venture. So they invest".

The above quotes are taken from an interview Rais gave to NST recently – it speaks volume of the state UMNO now finds itself. To ponder the survival of UMNO under present circumstances defies logic.

RIP RPK?

What is the deal with RPK. What good are you to us dead? Steadylah Pete...look at Pak Lah. In his mind he is resolute in thinking that he has done his best for his country. That he has sacrifice enough for his country and the ultimate sacrifice is for him to go - hoping against hope that maybe, just maybe before he steps down, the Rakyat or UMNO will want him back. But we know the reality is different. 

Maybe you are strong enough to do what you think you must - but the causes you have choose to champion are always of the most destructive kind - destructive to those who champion them...and your writings and actions lately now seems to concern itself with you , you and nothing much else at all. Think! Does not your family have a say in what you do? Contrary to what might have been promised there are no 70 virgins waiting on the other side for you. Life only goes on if you live. Step back and think outside the box. Do what you will as it does not concern me but running away is not the way to go...and dying is the easiest way out of your present situation but not the wisest or bravest. Salam Brother and may you have strength to face a most terrible situation - one I will not wish upon anybody - not even on Najib....Rosmah maybe.....

Elizabeth Wong

Shame is a guilt you must do without. You have done nothing wrong. You did not plunder the Nation's wealth. You did not violate any underage child. You did not put away anybody under ISA. Sticks and stones may break your bone but do not let talk bother you. What you are going through now and for the foreseeable future might at times seems to you to be unbearable and too daunting to face alone. But you are not alone. I am with you. Your peers in Pakatan (at least those that really matters) are with you, Raju is with you. Esther, Rajamani and Mariana are with you. Do not let us down. You have work to do and your Party, your Country and we need you. Stand up and be counted and declare that your life will go on for there are too many things still to be done to allow anyone to stand in your way.

Yes it can be a question of morality. Then if it is let those who are without sin cast the first stone. What two consenting adults (WHO ARE NOT OF THE MUSLIM FAITH) do in the privacy of their quarters remains just that - PRIVATE . Elizabeth you now have your life in the glare of public scrutiny but it will not be for too long. The glare that the public now gives you is one of resolute support and understanding. We will go through this together and emerge with our heads held high.   

  

Reality bites....

Idi Amin and me were never friends, neither have we met at any stage of our life. Do not believe his words if he had insisted that he knows of me whether in this world or in the one that he has moved on to. We never met. Now that that is out of the way let us begin. 

After the initial euphoria of knowing that people out there whom you have never met, less so known, are reading your blog, you begin to realize after about two weeks that what writers refer to as “writers block” is a physical and not a mental state of mind. Physical in the sense that you find yourself sitting in front of the PC doing nothing. The TV that is constantly on in the background used not to be a presence that can distract you from your blogging world is now irritating you because every time the commercials come through the volume jumps three decibels and startles you from your empty thoughts. How your thoughts can be startled when it is on empty is another discourse all together. For now it is enough to realize that writing a blog is an imposition that no reasonable person should impose upon themselves unless they have the ability to pour forth copious amount of drivel onto their PC that would interest others enough to make them forsake the many other more interesting blogs that litters the web just to read yours. There is this insane insistence somewhere in the left hand corner of your cluttered brain that tells you that write you must in order for you to satisfy your craving for attention and receive your daily dose of heart pumping adoration from the cheering multitudes that awaits your writings daily. You have become, within less then three weeks, a blog junkie. 

What have I done to myself? Self mutilation comes to mind. “Self-mutilation is intentional self-harm without the wish to die. Cutting one's skin with razors or knives is the most common pattern of self-mutilation. Others include biting, hitting, or bruising oneself; picking or pulling at skin or hair; burning oneself with lighted cigarettes, or amputating parts of the body”….I could only identify myself with only one of the above “without the wish to die”…so that rules out self mutilation. 

If not self mutilation then what? 

There was a time BB (before blogging) when I was able to effortlessly sit and write on any thing I so choose to do. The state of the world, politics, what I thought of Mao Tse Tung, …anything my heart desires and where my mind takes me and the only thing that could stop me was when it was time to focus on the things that really matters in life – the TV with “Hogan Heros” . “Dads Army” or “Fawty Towers” or anything on “Elvis”. Now I sit with much effort but with less to show for.

This is cannot. I had delusions of become wiser as I develop my blog…now I know that is not going to happen. I am digging myself deeper into a hole that I am trying to get out of. 

Suddenly, in my head, I hear the strains of “Dost dost na raha” (that song from Sangam lah with Raj Kapoor!!) ….aduh lagu ini sungguh menusuk kalbu jiwaku….. and I lose yourself with past memories of times gone by….I am again energized and once again the juices flow…...and I WRITE !!!! All is forgotten and forgiven and life is good again. Don't you guys have the same problem?

HH

Mahathir....still relevant.

12. Lompat masuk (perangkap) boleh tapi lompat keluar tak sah!! He, he, he!

......say what you like about the Old Man but he does still have a sense of humour...I can just picture him going He, he, he !

taxis...yadayadayada..

I am not anti-Chinese, anti-Indian or anti-Bumiputra. I am an equal opportunity person. I just do not like everybody. So do not take this piece as being anti-anything. Its just a compilation of my experiences sitting in the back seat of taxis in KL while suffering an air condition that does not cool, traffic that does not move and a driver who thinks that anybody going faster than him is "gila" and anybody going slower than him is the cause of the massive traffic jam that we were in - all the way from Bangsar to Bukit Bintang.

Open Letter to Gopalrajah (aka as Francis) the driver of the taxi that took me from Bangsar to Bukit Bintang last Saturday afternoon after “negotiating” an extra Ringgit $5 for a traffic jam surcharge – not approved by JPJ but mutually agreed to by two consenting adults – me and Francis.

It is common knowledge that the people who should really be running the country are driving taxis and they are only too willing to pour forth their views on “keadaan negara” if you are reckless enough to engage them in any conversation….even if it is to ask what the time is.

 

Getting into Francis taxi is an amazing cultural experience. The aroma, the colors and the music blaring from the radio requires for one to tolerate cultural and racial divergences among races and requires one to seriously accept that it is ok to be different.

 

Francis, as you insists on being called (can someone explain to me how one who is named Gopalrajah at birth becomes Francis?) please allow me clear up a few point of contention that we had with regards to our discussion on the legality of the decision made by the Sultan of Perak in resolving the crisis there.

You said “ Aku tau itu Sultan dulu ada kerja jadi majistrate tapi ini Sultan punya bikin sudah taruh itu Barisan control Perak”. 

To establish your credentials in discussing this  matter you said: “Saya Ipoh mari.”

 

In defense of Tuanku’s decision I drew your attention to the fact that Nasharudin has gone back to UMNO and that three Pakatan Rakyat’s MP have turned Independent and have now expressed support for BN. In this situation the Sultan was of the opinion that UMNO had the numbers to form the new State Government.

I saw you looking at me through your rearview mirror and after giving me the eye you said “Podah !!” - which I interpreted from the tone of your voice, as being dismissive of Tuanku’s decision. 

Biadap maybe but derhaka is to harsh a description to give to his “Podah!!” 

We went on to discuss what PKR has so far achieved in the States under their control. You were very critical of PAS propensity to take religion into all aspects of its political activities. 

You said: “Itu Hud Hud punya Islam sama itu PAS mesti ada sikit susahlah” which I interpreted as you being against the introduction of Hudud Islamic laws. Again I attempted to correct you by informing you that it was not Hud Hud (which is a M Nasir song – Apa Itu Hud Hud”) but Hudud but you stopped me dead in my tracks when you asked me “Itu M Nasir Pas atau UMNO?” because I really in all honesty cannot claim to know M Nasir's political preferences.

Then he turned his attention to me. He asked me “Encik sokong siapa?”

I said “ Kita sekarang mesti support Pakatan Rakyat pasal ini UMNO banyak itu politic wang ”

You interjected and said “Dia ada minta sikit wang bukan?” Here again your  interpretation of “sikit” was suspect but before I could interject you said: “Sama itu Polis lah”…and he was off going on about corruption in the Police, how his taking each day was not even enough to feed his family what more when he had to “feed” the polis…..and he went on and on….even managing to bring in the IGP and a Police Inspector he knew at IPK in Jalan Pudu into the conversation.

As he poured forth on Police corruption his mobile rang. He had his hands free on and started a loud and boisterous conversation which I could vaguely follow because of some bits of Bahasa and English that came through at erratic interval. What I heard from his phone conversation were……UMNO/Podah ( UMNO and podah were said in about the same breath)….MIC….. Makka Sakthi …meeting? (about five times – followed by a toss of his head in a circular motion and then a shake from side to side)…Special Branch…..and then a “aiyoyoooo” ( at least twice).

 

The radio was lost in the wall of sound that Francis and the hands free mobile had caused in the taxi. I was beginning to have a headache and just wanted this cultural experience to end as soon as possible...... 

HH

Let's keep the bastards honest

What we are seeing now are the death throes of UMNO as we have known it in the last 50 years. But it will be a slow death and the inflicted pain on our country will be unbearable if there is no one to deliver the coup de grace. There is not. UMNO and its leaders is not respected by most and loved by less. UMNO for money. UMNO for greed. UMNO for deceit. 

It is a long time between General Elections. We must keep our anger on the boil. The force is there the will is there. Just see what we did in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Kedah – and lately in KT. The sad spectacle of the Pakatan Rakyat’s Perak MB being escorted out of his office brings to mind Shahidan Kassim, Isa Samad, Rahim Thamby Chik, Idris Jusoh, Khir Toyo - all ousted by their own follies for those whom the Gods wants to destroy, he first makes mad. Remember Samy Velu? Remember Radzi Sheikh Kadir? Remember Rafidah the immovable iron lady who has virtually made the International Trade Ministry her very own kingdom. …then our Prime Minister himself…all asked to leave before they were ready to do so. Power in politics is so fleeting when measured against time as we know it.

It is not often that we have a Daem of Lim Chong Eu who left when their time came – held their heads high and went into retirement with a sigh of relief for having rid themselves of their political trappings. Ok Daem had his FU (Fuck You) money - and they needed him more they he needed him but he is the exception.

Lest we forget we must keep our anger on the boil because come the next election we can at the least, ensure that an effective two party is put into place and this is one of the most effective way of keeping the bastards honest. But it’s a hard task. We’re fighting against Politicians who cannot see beyond their noses – be it Barisan Nasional or Pakatan Rakyat - who are prepared to do just about anything to stifle dissent and avoid embarrassment. So keep your anger boiling so that come the next election we will do the necessary.

It does take a bit of a wait and we must have the numbers to make the difference. Lest we forget we must all keep the anger within us - not only anger towards Barisan Nasional but if need be towards Pakatan Rakyat for promises not kept. Do not despair because for all these bastards the day of reckoning will come when they have to face us at the General Elections..and be it Barisan Nasional or Pakatan Rakyat the fear of God will be with them when they face us. No longer would they be able to hide behind the Police, FRU or their money. It will just be them vs Us…and if we are one, united and focused on what we have to do - we will make that difference. For now they are in power and they will plunder OUR country to their hearts content. But let us stoically wait it out. Let us count the millions they steal from us. Let us wait for surely we can win in the end. 

"Its name is Public Opinion. It is held in reverence. It settles everything. Some think it is the voice of GOD". Mark Twain.

"Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that honor is earned, not bought".

PERAK - an attempt at clarity.

Early Sunday morning and I really am not in the mood to write but duty calls and write I must on matters prevailing in Perak. I ask for your indulgence for some minor slips as my finger hits the keyboard… as I also have not had my breakfast yet. And so I begin…..

Anwar’s first depression ....I mean impression…when he was told that Perak was lost to Barisan was to insist that an election should be called to allow the Rakyat of Perak to sucide..I mean decide who should Govern them. 

Sultan Azlan Shah in his book “Constitutional Anarchy…sorry Monarchy , Rule of Law and Good Governance” emphasized the importance of protecting all members of society from abuse of power. Public perception ultimately matters. The appearance of impartiality is more important that the reality of impartiality. But as I have said "Cakap bukan serupa bikin". Azlan should be wise enough to know that like Cesar’s wife he should be above suspicion. However Azlan has denied Pakatan request for an erection …sorry election.

In support of the Sultan’s decision Khairy Jamaluddin, UMNO Youth Deputy Leader said that he had always advocated that the Father in Law....I mean the rule of law... should decide the outcome of any dispute in this matter. On another matter when asked to comment on what can be done to improve Samy Velu's current situation KJ said “Sugery ….definitely sugery”.

The Prime Suspect…sorry the Prime Minister today lied…sorry tied the current situation in Perak to what the leader of the opposition Anwar, had himself advocated re his self imposed 16th September dateline of taking over the Government via defections of Barisan's Chimpanzees...sorry Representatives to Pakatan Rakyat.

At a kautim …sorry again…meeting between Najib and Azlan today at Istana Bukit Chandan in Kuala Kangsar, it was greed…sorry.......it was agreed that UMNO will form the next State Government.

UMNO has been in constant manipulation…sorry communication with the Palace on this matter from the time that it was approached with a request by the three MP from Pakatan Rakyat to join Barisan. Their decision to join Barisan has been money…ooppps it should have been a journey.... which they have had to undertake in order to do what is right for their own bank balance…sorry again it should be for their own local populace ……that has voted for them in the last election.

Sorry lah I better stop …cannot concentrate ….maybe after some coffee I might start again. 

HH

In Victory Revenge, in Defeat Malice.

Anwar,

In the last election Pakatan Rakyat took control of Kelantan, Perak, Selangor, Kedah and Penang. In doing so it has to be said that elections in Malaysia are fair and free if not how could Pakatan Rakyat take over these States from Barisan? The Rakyat CAN choose who they want to govern over them. As far as I can recall Pakatan Rakyat took over the Government in these states without much problem save for some minor glitches. In all these states Barisan Nasional was gracious enough in defeat to allow Pakatan Rakyat to take control. You have now lost Perak . You have had close to a year to consolidate your control over Perak. This was not done as evident in the cross over by three of your elected representatives to Barisan. You can call it whatever you like – but what happened is that three of your people have lost faith in your ability to Govern and saw it fit to leave Pakatan Rakyat for the opposition.

When this happen you cannot take us back to those Keadilan days when our country went helter skelter – for what? Merely to serve your personal interest. The country is again going to be in turmoil because UMNO has out maneuvered Pakatan Rakyat and taken over Perak. Is that not what you were trying to do with the country with your 16th September dateline which did not happen. It’s a done deal in Perak. Be a gracious loser and allow Barisan the opportunity to do their work in Perak. They have earned their place. No lets be candid – Barisan did not win Perak, Pakatan Rakyat lost Perak. 

Izzy and my Number One Daughter (her MUM).