BN”Reach Out to the Grassroots .. “

You must know your Constituency Wants and Needs. You must REACH OUT TO THE GRASSROOTS and only then the voters will know whether you are sincere and can be trusted. The times are changing and one should be equip with all the knowhows , wheeling and dealing in the economic field too. We should also not Preempt anything but work towards achieving it . 

Minister of Housing and Tourism Abang Johari telling audie61 at the sidelines of the Press conference who were with the visiting delegation of SPDP and SUPP members at a courtesy visit to his office.

Step up cooperation, BN components told

Posted on August 7, 2012, Tuesday

 

WORKING TOGETHER: SPDP vice-president Captain Zainuddin Hamdan (seated third right), SPDP Pending chief Audie Chua (seated second left) and SUPP Youth chief Tan Kai (seated second right) showing the logo of the charity show to Abang Johari (third left) after their courtesy call.

KUCHING: All BN component parties in the state must step up their cooperation to improve communication between the people and the leaders.

PBB deputy president Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said this culture of working together had always been there from the start and was pleased to see young leaders continue the efforts.

“Such cooperation has existed since many years ago and I personally had experiences working with other component parties.

“The political landscape nowadays has changed. There is need to explore new directions in order to improve communication between the people and the leaders,” the Housing Minister said yesterday.

He was speaking to reporters after receiving a courtesy call from the organising committee of ‘1 night with P195 and P196 Friends Charity Movie Show’ at his office.

He pointed out that the contribution from young leaders was important, especially in the present challenging political environment.

“It is important to work together to provide the best service to the people.

“We have all the basic ingredients so we need the best chef to prepare the right food.

“The best chef is always the most experienced and in BN, we provide the chef because we have the experience,” he said.

He commended the programme as a very good initiative by young BN leaders that would enable BN to get back the Bandar Kuching parliamentary seat and defend the Stampin seat.

The charity show is an initiative to strengthen solidarity and unity among BN component parties and will be shown at The Spring’s MBO on Aug 29.

 

GE13 ” We Are Ready..!!”

There has been so much negative analysis that the Federal Barisan National is and will not be ready for the GE13. The main reason is the drop of popular vote for BN from 63% to 55% and also the growing influence of the opposition in the semi-urban areas.

 The PM Najib has not been given a frsh mandate yet and what he has says a political observer is,”making use of the government of Abdullah Badawi former PM of Malaysia. Najib needs a fresh and a very convincing mandate and he needs to do it fast.

He is also a PM who has not gone to the people within a year in office. Previous PM”s have very quickly asserted their own style with his own people serving him directly.” No matter how he reshuffles the cabinet it will still be recognise as Abdullah’s mandate and as such Najib needs to get rid of this tag which still holds onto his coat tails. The BN machinery is ready to face the opposition and the longer Najib holds on the worse it will be for him.

The fact remains,”The opposition will use all the time they have available to make inroads into BN’s bastion and as such the BN should strike while the Pakatan are looking at all angles to regroup and fight back.”

 Its like going into the football field thinking that the opposition has so many star players and your legs shiver and your body can”t move and you are a pale shadow of yourself. If BN are united as a group and coalition which sticks together like a bunch of bamboo sticks no one can break it up unless it loosens from inside. 

The Sarawak State elections does not determine the opposition are that strong that Najib is afraid. The whole country will have a GE and everyone in their respective States will be involved and as such the “winnable and right candidate” is and will be the peoples choice. BN and Pakatan will give their all but it will be the PEOPLE who will have the final say. Najib don’t wait too long or else the opposition will have too much firepower to end your tenure as Prime Minister Of Malaysia. 

GE13 Sarawak is ready to do battle …..

Are their Signatures still HOT..???

The tears have almost dried up.Their eyes suddenly still lit up after so much disappointing outings. They had their finest hours as MPs in Tatau and Julau respectively and these political characters has reverberated the Sarawak political landscape in their prime years. 

We are talking about Sng Chee Hua and Ting Ling Kiew. One is a former Deputy President of PRS while the other is Deputy President of SNAP. Much has been written about them the last few days  in the mainstream local english, chinese tabloids and also in the internet Blogs. There were cries of disgust,trojan horses and also nods of approval from BN.

Are they still relevant? What makes them so special or feared? Is another political party in the offing in Sarawak? Has the Lions suddenly realised that its time to come back to their cages..? What is so special about them?Are they renewed partnerships and a smell of LOSTS POWER regained?

A senior wanita in a political party says,’This is just the beginning and its just timely as Najib will be monitoring these two very closely.” Haven’t we heard about ‘Keeping your enemies closer” 

Sng has come out with a three paragraph statement stating his stand as a ‘Barisan National Man” while Ting expressed full support for incoming premier Najib Abdul Razak . Personal agenda’s one may ask.?

This is politics at the highest levels and we must never ever discount anyone out as it will come back and HAUNT YOU. There are no enemies in politics BUT mostly friends do become enemies.

Political analysts are already spinning their wand and saying,”that these two has been given the tasks to monitor and to update information to the incoming PMs political boys on matters of concern.

Both sides of the political divide has had a lot of say in the last few days. We can only View this Development as something which will generate into a more viable vehicle if they both have been tasks to start another  ‘ POLITICAL ENGINE “.

Never ever say never in Politics and also NO WAY…!! Stranger political bed partners have emerged overnight and we do hope that this might just be a breaking story in making the political landscape of Sarawak more interesting. 

We say as always,” It is BN’s gain while Pakatan would be saying to them,”GOOD LUCK…or will they just say that..hahaha..???

Bloggers… Why?Why?Why? 3 Whys on Batang Ai N29?

It was more than 2 whys when I touched down at Kuching International airport this evening. This is an extract from a conversation which I had with a senior journalists/political analysts at Mcdonalds restaurant this evening.  Its meant to happen and this is the first why?

My phone was off and as I landed in Kuching there was a message. It seems a day away from action packed newsapapers in Sarawak has awaken the journalistic feelings of one who never seems out of touch with the realities of everyday Sarawak.

Seems for two consecutive days,the bloggers have been under attack.There is no need to mention WHO and the readers have already envisaged who. Never the who but question the WHY WHY and WHY the bloggers? Are they being feared?  It’s a food for thought  and  it seems the bloggers have indeed ruffled the state administrators  that they have to come out and say a thing or two. Do they need to…???

Its a ‘People’s right” and with the advancement of  IT savvy technology the public would seek an alternative and has a right to seek a balance of alternatives in this political divide. The people will be the judge to associate themselves with the mainstream media or the alternatives.

There has been too much SWEEPING STATEMENTS of late on BLOGGERS. According to the senior journalists blogs provide important information and its an avenue for citizens journalism. We need to use the technology that is before us and a blog serves as a ‘personal diary” With blogs its an invention and things are more open. It is away from the norm and the mainstream media knows that they have a competitor and its a NEW MEDIA TOOL.  

This is the NEW REALITY of the IT ERA. Unless if and when BN adminstrators or YBs wake up and accept this new trend or new media their days might just be numbered. There is no need to criticize the who and why who has written but to view it as something constructive and do some evalution or a case study.

There is nothing to hide and whether you like it or not the POLITICAL LANSCAPE IN SARAWAK HAS CHANGED.The IT era  brings about greater democratisation across the nation of Malaysia and Sarawak is no exception.

To condemn outright the Sarawk blogs and therefore deny the PUBLIC an alternative new source is tantamount to insulting the intellect,educated public and putting a brake on DEMOCRACY.

There is an upsurge of public interests in the blogsphere of personal opinions and if they are positive the government should adopt the ideas but if they are malicious and spreading unnecesary lies there must be a stop on the nonsence.

Its up to the governement press/media boys to churn out a statement to deny or rebutt with statements to the blogs. There are ways to look at it and different ways are needed as if not we are entering a political minefield. Why should we do the work of those who are supposedly paid in the thousands by the political masters? WHY?WHY? WHY…???  should be Correct,correct and correct…!!!!

Batang Ai N29  has provided a rather unique platform for BLOGS to be the challenger to main stream media. No news is too far away. Even a former magistrate can say,”main stream can write once while we can write 10 or more times and posts it in the cyber world on the same subject mind you…”

Take the 3 paragraph statement from the former PRS supremo Sng Chee Hua where he denied he was working against the BN in Batang Ai. Why or Why does he need to come out with this statement? He even added,”“I am a BN man and I believe that the BN will deliver the seat.”

Sure,now what does that make him? There is even proof  that there is clip on why the former PRS members were made to to get ready on their next move…Do we need to expose this? Surely, many will wonder when and why it was done? Do we need to answer that? WHY WHY WHY now..??? Don’t tell us it will be like it sounded like me and I think thats me…

Facts,figures,statistics they say never lie and all ruling government thrives on information technology. James Masing PRS President must have enough evidence to substantiate his claims in the chinese dailies or else he would be getting himself in a bigger HOLE against his former deputy. 

BN has got enough supporters and its no use to ever think of making use of people who goes against the principles of the BN spirit. BN in times of trouble needs the true soldierss and captains to fight for their cause and Pakatan would also do likewise. Is there a place called IN THE CENTRE..?? 

Bloggers they say, are here to stay and unless the internet/cyber space  is shut down for good the BLOGGERS have a place called home IN MALAYSIA.

We say as always,” Let’s be honest and say Kuddos for Bloggers or else the mainstream media newspapers will take things easy and for granted.WHY..there is no more WHY..?????? 

N29 Batang Ai To win: “Women Voters Crucial”

The phrase ‘ Women’s instinct “ must not be discarded in this byelection campaign. Womenfolks make up around 45% of the total votes in Batang Ai and they are placed of utmost importance says both sides of the political divide.

 PKR and BN wanita movements have started their programmes to coax and to ensure that the votes are secured. The women folks in the Batang Ai longhouses practically live a very simple life tendering to their families needs. They are not really concerned about what really is happening politically outside their longhouse boundaries.  

The women wings of both the parties will use all their women persuasive powers and not forgetting their instincts. Surely if $$$$$ are offered as assistance it will come in  handy though it might just be a temporary relief for their basic needs. In any elections there will be talks of ”MONEY POLITICS” “BUYING VOTES” plus all the  usual niceties that comes along with MONEY.

Nobody will come out be it BN or PKR dare to declare that we DID NOT USE ANY MONEY IN THIS RURAL CONSTITUENCY.  Women folks play such a significant role in this rural remote area and their votes will also determine in the final analysis who wins. To forget the women voters the candidates are doing so at their own peril.

The candidates wife would be another crucial factor in N29 and we all  know too well that,”Behind every successful man……………” Do I need to finish the sentence and say some more..!!!  

We say as always,” Never ever underestimate ” WOMEN’S INSTINCT” they will make or always break many a GOOD MAN…hik hik hik

UMNO President No doubts..PM When..??

PM Abdullah told the reporters after his Presidential meeting with the delegates that Najib Abdul Razak will be the the new Umno president.

The BIG QUESTION MARK REMAINS,”No date has been set for the power transfer and it is still no clear when Najib will be sworn in as the new prime minister.”

We say as always,” Has PM Abdullah officially announced..? I am indeed puzzled and please enlighten me if there is an official notice hidden somewhere from the publics eyes.

“This is A Significant Date..April 15th Empress Dowagers”

The UMNO elections,President of UMNO,by elections would be done, over and dusted but April 15th seems to be a rather significant date. Malaysians would be wondering whether that will be the day when PM Abdullah officially hands over the reins. Could it be so obvious and clear cut now?

What got me wondering is this firstly,”Fuel Price cash rebate extended to April14th.” The claim period was supposed to end on March 31 but the Government has agreed to extend it for an additional two weeks, Pos Malaysia said.  

Secondly,Tun Mahathir spoke on the possibility of a “motion of confidence” be tabled in Parliament to have Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi remained as the Prime Minister. It’s a possibility; it’s not against the law. The law provides that to be the prime minister, you must have the support of the majority in Parliament but it does not say from which party.

Thirdly,Ali Rustam and Taib would play major starring roles in the coming weeks and its PAYBACK TIME according to some political analysts. Its not so much 007 “From Russia with Love” but Badawi’s,”Malaysia with love”.

Abdullah has been saddened by events happening in which it seems not all his men are only being targetted but also the opening of an old wound and spat between Mahathir and himself which does not want to go away.

Events moved so fast when Abdullah was out of the country in Brunei and in Indonesia. This will have hurt him more as speculations are such that Mahathir is going on an overdrive and wants to remove Abdullah soonest.

Najib must know what happened to Anwar when he was about to ascend the PM throne. He needs no reminding and he will be overly cautious. Nothing will escape him but it seems a number of Empress Dowagers will bite back at Najib.

Who then are the Empress Dowagers who will stop Najib at all costs? Take your pick and even Najib could not have seen it coming. An hour in politics is a long time and the scheming behind by the Empress Dowagers who has incredible influences cannot be discounted. There have 3 weeks to weild their swords and for all we know its already in place.

Unless Najib is sworn in as the PM in an official ceremony then he is safe. If not,the waiting game will be just like what Mahathir had said“Abdullah Badawi has to go . . . He’s the most despised man in the country. He’s not just a lame duck but a dead horse.”

Mahathir knows that legally the current prime minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi could continue serving his term until the next general election if he wanted to. So he is pushing Najib and also Muhyddin but also aggravating not only Ali Rustam but also Muhd Mohammad Taib with his overzealous comments.  

We say as always,”  Could Najib be caught with his PANTS down? No wonder Anwar was grinning and smiling when he left after the lunch meeting Pak Lah.The Empress Dowagers are at their deadliest when their backs are up the wall. Interesting…???

BN Perception “2 Good starts 1 False start”

Every picture tells a story and an emeritus professor was quick to point out to Joey of audie61. He said,” you just look at these pictures,compare them and tell me what’s wrong.” We have written earlier on this subject and we are not going to ‘Kutuk,Kutuk ,Kutuk” again. Judge for yourselves and you will be uttering the words,”Correct,correct,correct” Hmmm..Isn’t Politics about Perception..???

Datuk Seri Najib Razak introducing Ismail Safian (second from left) as the BN candidate for the Bukit Gantang parliamentary seat yesterday. From left are Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, Trong state assemblyman Datuk Rosli Husin and Bukit Gantang Umno deputy chief Kamarulail Sulaiman

 Datuk Seri Najib Razak and MIC vice-president Datuk S. Veerasingam with BN’s candidate for Bukit Selambau, Datuk S. Ganesan, in Sungai Petani yesterday

Parti Rakyat Sarawak president Datuk Seri James Masing holding a photograph of Malcolm Mussen Lamoh, the Barisan Nasional candidate for Batang Ai.

It seems that “Nearly…all Hell Broke Loose” as the Sarawak tabloids,also the internet portals and blogs are cashing on this subject.”

Malaysiakini portal played this up,”The ailing chief minister, in a huff, refused to announce the name at a press conference and stalked out after reminding Masing starkly that BN chief and outgoing Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had yet to endorse his candidate.

We say as always,”  Every picture tells a story and you will have your say. At audie61 Joey said we have had enough phonecalls to satisfy Maxis ,Celcom and Digi for todays profits. 

N29…”Is he ,or is he Not..??

Yesterday we posted this article BN-PRS candidate is confirmed by PRS President to the Press and media as Malcolm Mussen Lamoh.

Malaysiakini also disputed on the claims as who announced it and whether its PRS President or the CM Pehin Taib. Todays Sarawak Tabloids are full of it and this English Tabloid headlined has,”MUSSEN Likely BN man for Batang Ai.” This part of the statement  is the ’One ” which many political analysts says is the killer and most poisonous words.

CM Taib said,”We have unanimously endorsed the PRS candidate.As a normal procedure,I will be putting up the name for approval by the PM Abdullah.The PM will probably do so in the next two days. However,Taib withheld the name of the candidate. Neverthless,PRS President James Masing later revealed the candidate’s name to the press.

In another related matter to this the PM when questioned by reporters in Penang he said,’If Sarawak BN,wishes to get confirmation or endorsement from me as the BN Chairman,I have not officially received the proposed name.”

Well,well,well it seems that something is not correct,correct,correct here. A lecturer friend of mine said,” Siapa itu yang lawan BN towkay..?” Now it puts Mussen as the pawn in a bigger picture ”Is he, or is he not…??”

There has been speculations that PRS President made a wrong turn and thats why PM says he has not been officially told.” He is still after all the PM and the protocol line is breached. Political intriques..?? 

We say as always,”  We live in interesting times. There must be a Twist in the Tail..!!Anwar will have something to say on this..Watch this space………..

“The Bait..!! Anwar or Abdullah or…..??”

4 eyes meeting between PM Abdullah and Anwar (opposition leader) for 20 minutes will surely make hairs stand on ends and the spin doctors working overtime. Jeng.! Jeng.! Jeng.!

The phones between political leaders some within the same political divide and exchanges between different divide  is,” Now our friend “N” is being hooked on the line.” 

Obviously to those allied to” N ” its seems that this political lunch and rare meeting at a function in Hulu Langat was all planned by PM Abdullah. Or is it..? We wouldn’t know would we..? Dare to make an assumption..? ” N ” boys are running helter skelter wanting ONLY VALID REASONS. Do you have them..?? 

According to informed sources, both leaders were invited by Al-Fadhil Tuan Guru Syeikh Mahmud Al-Majzubdi (better known as Tok Ayah) for the Maulud Rasul celebrations. 

Anwar said in the report in Malaysiakini that people should not read too much about their meeeting.There have been too many assumptions and interpretations regarding our presence at the event.”

An emeritus professor said there must be some sort of agreement being reached somewhere along the line.Just taking a leaf out of ex-PM Tun Mahathir book he knows that when he was in office there was hardly anyone within UMNO who dared to cross the line.

PM Abdullah hinted that he had a core of loyal supporters within the party who would keep Najib in check. Is history about to be repeated..? The day of reckoning for Abdullah is soon and he might just do the about turn in which Tun Mahathir fears the mosts.  Who then is the “BAIT” for..??

We say as always,”  Nothing is too late for PM just yet..He holds the cards still close to his chests. Its not over till the baton is passed over.That is the RULE of DEMOCRACY 

Related source: – http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/99947