Barisan Nasional has still not learnt its lesson. Racism no longer works. Okay, maybe a few small-brained people are still gullible enough. But that group is getting smaller and smaller. Malaysians are becoming more internet-savvy and are no longer ‘frogs under a coconut shell’ like in the past. There is an expiry date on racism and that expiry date is getting closer.
NO HOLDS BARRED
Raja Petra Kamarudin
MCA sticks to its 'no govt posts' call if party performs poorly in polls
(The Star) - The MCA will stick to its 'no government posts at all levels' call, if the party performs poorly in the next general election, said president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.
He said some quarters in the Chinese community had expressed their worries that they would have nowhere to go for help if MCA was not in the Government.
"We are not so fickle-minded. MCA has the integrity, courage and political morality to keep its words.”
"If you still need us in the Government, you have to support us," he told a press conference here Thursday after a dialogue session with Chinese guilds and associations.
Dr Chua, backed by the party's presidential council, had recently called for MCA to give up government posts if the Chinese community did not support its candidates in the general election.
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Disgruntled members urged to return to Umno
(Bernama) - Umno members who feel marginalised or hurt by the party should rise above such feelings and return to the party's fold to help with the ongoing political and government transformation process.
Party vice-president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said their contributions were needed to support prime minister and Umno president Najib Abdul Razak's push to turn Malaysia into a developed nation of high income.
He said Najib's approach was different from the ones taken by previous leaders and, for this reason, party members who felt marginalised, unwanted or hurt should return to the party.
The same goes for members who had previously been suspended from Umno or even those who had joined the opposition, he told reporters after opening the Alor Setar Umno divisional meeting in Alor Setar today.
"Others may have felt disappointed over not being chosen as election candidates.
"A study conducted following our experience in Perak in the 2008 general election which saw Umno losing seven seats showed that this was 100 per cent due to dissatisfaction among Umno members. Some had even sabotaged the party," he said.
Ahmad Zahid, who is defence minister, said experience would show that a decision made when a person was angry, sad or under pressure would not be an accurate one.
He recalled his own experience of being an Umno Youth chief without any government post.
"In Umno, we need to have resilience and competitiveness. We can already see changes among those who have opened up their minds," he said.
He said it was impossible for the government to achieve its goals without political supremacy and support from all Malaysians.
"Umno members must lead the way in casting aside feelings of hurt and dissatisfation," he added.
***********************************(The Star) - The MCA will stick to its 'no government posts at all levels' call, if the party performs poorly in the next general election, said president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.
He said some quarters in the Chinese community had expressed their worries that they would have nowhere to go for help if MCA was not in the Government.
"We are not so fickle-minded. MCA has the integrity, courage and political morality to keep its words.”
"If you still need us in the Government, you have to support us," he told a press conference here Thursday after a dialogue session with Chinese guilds and associations.
Dr Chua, backed by the party's presidential council, had recently called for MCA to give up government posts if the Chinese community did not support its candidates in the general election.
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Disgruntled members urged to return to Umno
(Bernama) - Umno members who feel marginalised or hurt by the party should rise above such feelings and return to the party's fold to help with the ongoing political and government transformation process.
Party vice-president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said their contributions were needed to support prime minister and Umno president Najib Abdul Razak's push to turn Malaysia into a developed nation of high income.
He said Najib's approach was different from the ones taken by previous leaders and, for this reason, party members who felt marginalised, unwanted or hurt should return to the party.
The same goes for members who had previously been suspended from Umno or even those who had joined the opposition, he told reporters after opening the Alor Setar Umno divisional meeting in Alor Setar today.
"Others may have felt disappointed over not being chosen as election candidates.
"A study conducted following our experience in Perak in the 2008 general election which saw Umno losing seven seats showed that this was 100 per cent due to dissatisfaction among Umno members. Some had even sabotaged the party," he said.
Ahmad Zahid, who is defence minister, said experience would show that a decision made when a person was angry, sad or under pressure would not be an accurate one.
He recalled his own experience of being an Umno Youth chief without any government post.
"In Umno, we need to have resilience and competitiveness. We can already see changes among those who have opened up their minds," he said.
He said it was impossible for the government to achieve its goals without political supremacy and support from all Malaysians.
"Umno members must lead the way in casting aside feelings of hurt and dissatisfation," he added.
Can you see the game they are playing?
The Chinese Barisan Nasional leaders are telling the Chinese community that if they do not vote MCA then they are not going to have any Chinese representatives in the government.
The Malay Barisan Nasional leaders are telling the Malays that if the Malays do not want to become slaves and second-class citizens in their own country then all Malays must unite under Umno.
The Indian Barisan Nasional leaders are telling the Indian community that…actually I don’t know what the hell MIC is telling the Indian community because I don’t speak Tamil.
Anyway, it’s all about race. And they are even using religious leaders or ustaz and imams to spread the message of hate through sermons and talks. (See here: http://www.malaysia-today.net/component/content/article/58-video/40691-ustaz-kazim-elias-kutuk-cina-india-berita-hairan-online-).
And this is not an isolated case mind you. It is happening all over the country, even in the Kamunting Detention Centre (and I should know since I have been there).
In fact, one of the allegations against me, which resulted in my detention, is that I had insulted Islam. And the ‘proof’ that was used against me was my article about the mosques spreading hate sermons.
Barisan Nasional has still not learnt its lesson. Racism no longer works. Okay, maybe a few small-brained people are still gullible enough. But that group is getting smaller and smaller. Malaysians are becoming more internet-savvy and are no longer ‘frogs under a coconut shell’ like in the past. There is an expiry date on racism and that expiry date is getting closer.
When next you go out to vote just remember that:
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against racism.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against religious extremism and manipulation.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against sacrilege against Islam and the abuse of Islam for political gains.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against corruption, mismanagement and abuse of power.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against persecution and discrimination.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against gambling the future of our children and grandchildren.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against corrupt and lying politicians.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against distortion of the truth and manipulation of the media.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against the violation of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against a manipulated and non-independent judiciary.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against the use of all the instruments of government to stifle dissent and opposition.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against a fraudulent, unfair and unclean election.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against the stifling of a civil society.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against…well, why not you fill in this last one, which I sure many of you are capable of.
The Chinese Barisan Nasional leaders are telling the Chinese community that if they do not vote MCA then they are not going to have any Chinese representatives in the government.
The Malay Barisan Nasional leaders are telling the Malays that if the Malays do not want to become slaves and second-class citizens in their own country then all Malays must unite under Umno.
The Indian Barisan Nasional leaders are telling the Indian community that…actually I don’t know what the hell MIC is telling the Indian community because I don’t speak Tamil.
Anyway, it’s all about race. And they are even using religious leaders or ustaz and imams to spread the message of hate through sermons and talks. (See here: http://www.malaysia-today.net/component/content/article/58-video/40691-ustaz-kazim-elias-kutuk-cina-india-berita-hairan-online-).
And this is not an isolated case mind you. It is happening all over the country, even in the Kamunting Detention Centre (and I should know since I have been there).
In fact, one of the allegations against me, which resulted in my detention, is that I had insulted Islam. And the ‘proof’ that was used against me was my article about the mosques spreading hate sermons.
Barisan Nasional has still not learnt its lesson. Racism no longer works. Okay, maybe a few small-brained people are still gullible enough. But that group is getting smaller and smaller. Malaysians are becoming more internet-savvy and are no longer ‘frogs under a coconut shell’ like in the past. There is an expiry date on racism and that expiry date is getting closer.
When next you go out to vote just remember that:
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against racism.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against religious extremism and manipulation.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against sacrilege against Islam and the abuse of Islam for political gains.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against corruption, mismanagement and abuse of power.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against persecution and discrimination.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against gambling the future of our children and grandchildren.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against corrupt and lying politicians.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against distortion of the truth and manipulation of the media.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against the violation of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against a manipulated and non-independent judiciary.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against the use of all the instruments of government to stifle dissent and opposition.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against a fraudulent, unfair and unclean election.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against the stifling of a civil society.
A vote against Barisan Nasional is a vote against…well, why not you fill in this last one, which I sure many of you are capable of.
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