The Conscience of a Malaysian

Undi is cool

2011-09-21T03:34:00.001+08:00

BERSIH! MARCH ON

2011-07-19T14:19:00.004+08:00

2007 BERSIH 2011 BERSIH

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those are neutral in times of moral crisis

2011-05-20T11:00:00.002+08:00

Bishop Paul Tan said he agreed with Italian poet Dante that the hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in times of great moral crisis maintained their neutrality

Najib's administration: A Journey in self-deception - By Disappointed Malaysian, Mkini

2011-03-11T18:35:00.004+08:00

“I do not subscribe to the doctrine that the people are the slaves and property of their government. I believe that government is for the use of the people, and not the people for the use of the government.” - Gerrit Smith As a Malaysian, I've learnt to have very low expectations of our present administration and leaders, except that they should have intelligence above that of a parakeet and

2010-09-14T14:29:00.002+08:00

Sarawakian, this is the time to change. Be courages and do the right thing. Dont let BN fool you for another 47 years. Read here

"From now on, no one will take us - the people of Sarawak - for granted"

2010-05-18T08:45:00.001+08:00

Speech by Wong Ho Leng, newly elected MP of P212 on 16th May 2010 at the announcement of the results of the Sibu by-election 1. Terima kasih Sibu. Terima kasih Malaysia.2. One small step in winning Sibu is one big step in winning power in Petrajaya, and a giant step forward in winning power in Putrajaya.3. Change we can. Tonight, the people of Sibu have created history.4. Together we won an

"The playing field has never been level", so please help us to win this battle, Sibu.

2010-05-14T08:49:00.000+08:00

As Mathama Gandhi once said, you must be the change you wish to see in the world. DAP and Pakatan Rakyat call on the people of Sibu, Sarawak and Malaysia to be part of the change by joining the Sibu by-election campaign. We bring hope and our message is change. Sibu must take the lead to change Sarawak and Malaysia. And we know that the people of Sibu want change. The playing field has never been

Sham on UMNO

2010-04-20T23:54:00.002+08:00

While Zaid is busy destroying ISA, UMNO is busy assassinating his character. Sham on you UMNO.

UMNO, is this OK with you?

2010-04-20T22:01:00.007+08:00

Talking about morality, is this OK with you?

STOP BN From Taking Over

2010-04-09T11:39:00.003+08:00

The people is determine to STOP BN's takeover of the country. Start with Hulu Selangor first, give Pakatan a convincing win to realise the plan.

BFM: Open Tenders The Way Forward - Koon Yew Yin

2010-04-06T22:17:00.000+08:00

MCA, Oh MCA

2010-03-30T00:22:00.002+08:00

Over the weekend, something strange took place. MCA actually elected an adulterous man to lead their party. Not that I am suddenly interested in the affair of that purposeless political party, but is just that I am wondering why MCA is so lack of leaders? And in fact the delegates were so lack of choices they basically had to choose between a do-nothing man (OKT), an adulterous man (CSL) and a

Iskandar Malaysia, it's a joke

2010-03-22T19:21:00.002+08:00

I am very sure Iskandar Malaysia will never succeed, because the CEO does not even know what is its selling point. I had a good laugh but at the same time felt sad for Malaysia.

Getting Out Of The Middle Income Trap

2010-03-12T20:42:00.000+08:00

Why Do Malaysians Still Support UMNO?

2010-03-08T19:53:00.007+08:00

Of course, I know today is a very significant day. Because it's 8th of March - "The Day Malaysia Woke Up", to borrow from Kee Thuan Chye's title. Mere mention of the date makes me feel really good and proud.But that was 2008. Today I am thinking of another problem. You know I am very puzzled as to why there are Malaysians still supporting UMNO privately and openly, knowing full well what the

Urbal Renewal and Enviromental Justice

2010-03-06T09:39:00.003+08:00

Every urban policy maker should watch this.

We must stay the course no matter what happen...

2010-03-01T22:28:00.002+08:00

Blogger Straight Talk has put it correctly on the issue of TTB and ZH. I have nothing to say other than quoting the whole article for readers.MPs Tan Tee Beng and Zahrain Hashim Missed the Point, by Blogger Straight Talk Ex-PKR members of parliament, Tan Tee Beng and Zahrain, both ex-Barisan leaders have missed the point when they quit the party.Tan and Zahrain were upset with the leadership of

Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia

2010-02-20T07:11:00.002+08:00

Yes, I think this is our mission.

"Unending series of UMNO/BN sodomies Malaysian People"

2010-02-04T23:17:00.002+08:00

The sodUmny never stopsby Dean Johns, MalaysiaKini, Feb 3, 2010At the risk of repeating some of the sentiments I expressed back when Anwar Ibrahim was charged with Sodomy II, his latest trial is just one more in an unending series of Umno/BN sodomies on the Malaysian people.Ever since Tun Razak shafted Tungku Abdul Rahman by allegedly orchestrating the May 13 riots back in 1969, successive Umno/

Is the Malaysian Education System Producing World Class Entrepreneurs?

2010-01-20T22:54:00.000+08:00

It's just plain wrong, Mr Nazri!

2010-01-16T22:51:00.004+08:00

I was laughing and at the same time vomited while reading this piece of news. It's so funny although this issue involving ones faith is hardly a funny matter. But I don't know how Mr Nazri got appointed to be the Minister in the first place, his is so ignorant and constantly putting his feet into his own mouth so to speak. Okay now our fellow East Malaysian Christians are "allowed' to use the

Voice of Reason

2010-01-12T13:43:00.001+08:00

Anwar decries church attacksJan 12, 10 12:43pm, MalaysiaKiniOpposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has expressed outrage over the arson attacks on churches in several states since last Friday, also blaming the federal government for having added to the situation.MCPXIn a statement, he criticised the attack on the All Saints Church in Taiping - the country’s oldest - as an attack on the nation’s

Our PM is Powerless...

2010-01-09T00:36:00.002+08:00

The statement that as long as these people demonstrating within the Mosque, the government can not do anything to them is weak. When Reformasi movement staged demonstration at the National Mosque, the FRU clearly were inside the Mosque to catch the protester - Tian Chua can tell you a lot about this. And when people demonstrated against ISA, they were called biadap, but our PM is powerless to act

Job One | The New Republic

2010-01-07T09:11:00.000+08:00

Job One | The New Republic

Learning from past US Presidents

2010-01-02T00:24:00.000+08:00

"All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." by Edmund Burke

2010-01-01T07:57:00.004+08:00

I was reading Asian Beacon and came across with this beautiful quote by Edmund Burke on the topic about Transforming Society written by Joanna Lee. Edmund Burke's quote: " All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing."In the forum about Transforming Society organised by Graduates' Christian Fellowship on 10 May 2008, Rev Sivin Kit quoted a few biblical models for faith

Happy New Year!

2009-12-31T23:06:00.005+08:00

I was reading Philip Yancey's The Jesus I never Knew just as we approach 2010. He looks at how Jesus was tempted and how Satan proposed an enticing improvement, that is Satan tempted Jesus toward the good parts of being human without the bad: - to savor the taste of bread without being subject to the fixed rules of hunger and of agriculture, to confront risk with no real danger, to enjoy fame and

Merry Christmas, Lets Cherish the Gift of God with Greater Humility Towards Each Other

2009-12-24T23:22:00.003+08:00

The struggle must continue - Change Will Come by P Ramakrishnan

2009-12-22T21:57:00.001+08:00

Malaysians must put a stop to the rot - by P RamakrishnanDec 22, 09 11:25am, MalaysiakiniTwo years ago, I remember telling the folks who turned up at our Aliran celebratory dinner that we should deny the Barisan Nasional its customary two-thirds' majority in Parliament. That majority was denied them in the last election. If I had known that they would take my suggestion so seriously, I would have

Leadership Matters...Let Patrick Awuah tells you how?

2009-12-22T01:53:00.001+08:00

The party is over! - by Mariam Mokhtar

2009-12-17T00:24:00.001+08:00

Dec 16, 09 1:35pm, MalaysiaKini Malaysians are living in an Age of Denial and fast speeding into the Age of Desolation. I hesitate to say the Age of Despair, for despair suggests loss of hope.And I have faith. Faith, in my fellow Malaysians, moved by a groundswell of anti-racism sentiment.Over the past few years, the voice of racism has reached a crescendo. Our society does not dare utter the R

Umno the People's Champion? - by Dean Johns

2009-12-17T00:15:00.002+08:00

Dec 16, 094:53pm, MalaysiaKiniSpeaking at the third Umno Veteran Council general assembly, Muhyiddin Yassin has announced the impending launch of an 'Umno the People's Champion' campaign “for Umno to get closer to the people”. A proposition that has me wondering how much more up close and personal the people can bear to let Umno get.After all, this is the party that had its hands in the people's

Apa itu Perlembagaan ?

2009-11-22T14:56:00.001+08:00

The fall of UMNO/BN - by Dean Johns

2009-11-18T16:46:00.001+08:00

by Dean Johns Nov 11, 09 10:31am, MalaysiakiniAs optimistic as I usually am that Malaysia will someday be free of the burden and blight of the Umno/BN regime, I sometimes get discouraged. But then something happens to rekindle my faith that freedom can prevail in the face of seemingly impossible odds.Today, for example, my spirits are lifted by BBC TV coverage of celebrations of the 20th

'BN will win elections if held today'

2009-11-16T13:16:00.005+08:00

Well, 99% of Malaysian voters can vote for BN, I will still vote for Pakatan. Most people who choose to vote for BN are ignorant. Without a free media, there is no healthy competition between the two coalition. Most people especially those in the rural areas, are still rely very much on mainstream media to judge BN and Pakatan, and their assessment on Pakatan's performance is lopsided. And not

The 1 Sekolah Debacle

2009-11-04T22:49:00.004+08:00

I commented on 1 Sekolah issue on Dr Rafick's blog:-DrI respect and admire your writting. On this issue, I am actually for and support single school system, but I need to clarify a few things:If I am not mistaken the single stream school system has already in place since merdeka ( of course in between we change from BE to BM) and Chinese/Tamil stream school are only available at the primary level

What is Happening in Perak?

2009-10-29T11:54:00.002+08:00

As reported by Malaysiakini. People voice their opinions on what is happening in Perak. Spokenthots: Another successful, BN project - capture Perak at all cost. The people are expendable and don't worry about the Perakians, they will get over it.After all, Malaysians are very forgiving. Give them a project and they will forgive you. Superb training over the last 50 years. Don't worry about all

Satu Lagi Project Barisan Nasional

2009-10-29T00:31:00.003+08:00

Malaysians are reaping the fruit of corruption? I wonder whether proper inspection was conducted by JKR before the government allowed the bridge to be used by the public?It's sad and I grief for the parents who have to endure such pains.I have a daughter also. And I would rather her go to jail than going to this stupid camp. I just don't have the confidence and trust in whatever the government

BN, have you found your conscience?

2009-10-22T00:41:00.002+08:00

Transforming Malaysian Economy - An Interview with Michael Spence

2009-10-17T01:49:00.004+08:00

Prof Michael Spence, Nobel Prize winner for Economics in 2001, talks about China's experiences of becoming a developed country, and Malaysia's challenges of doing the same. There is a need to shift the focus from industries that do not add value and do not contribute to Malaysia's competitive edge. While there could be strategic reasons to focus on the automotive sector, he does not think it's a

"The Sun still Shines"

2009-10-14T00:04:00.003+08:00

Bagan Pinang by-election produced one of the most disappointing result, it's a big blow to our fragile democracy. Every where people are real scare of speaking up because they are scare of losing their job or their livelihood. I can only guess that people are actually know what is going on in this country but are just do not have the courage to speak up. This reminds me of Sophia Scholl - the

On the eve of BP by election

2009-10-10T19:23:00.002+08:00

Bagan Pinang, the whole nation is looking to you to do the right thing by voting out money politics.Just do it!

"BN Governs by the Momentum of the Past" - Anwar Ibrahim

2009-10-02T10:17:00.008+08:00

Pakatan will not fall apart, vows AnwarTerence Netto Oct 2, 09 7:38am, MalaysiaKiniPausing on a two-week tour of the lecture circuit in the United States earlier this week, PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim told a crowd of Malaysian businessmen and professionals in Milpitas, a trendy suburb in San Francisco’s Silicon Valley, that while Pakatan Rakyat may fray around the edges, it is resolute at the centre

Bagan Pinang, You Are Not Worthy of A Clean ADUN!

2009-09-30T17:20:00.012+08:00

The selection of Tan Sri Isa Samad tells us that : Bagan Pinang voters, you are not worthy of a clean ADUN. UMNO will win the "buy-election", there is for sure, but alot of people are asking at what cost? It also tells us alot about UMNO's moral standing, if there is any at all. Am I upset? Yes, of course. Because, you know, UMNO-BN is a ruling coalition at Federal and States government, and

BFM 89.9 :: The Business Station

2009-09-30T09:47:00.002+08:00

Put on your earphone/speaker, the interviews with Gayathry from Centre of Independent Journalism is what I am talking about all the while - that without a vibrant and independent reporting in the press, democracy is just a dream.

1 Malaysia

2009-09-29T19:15:00.002+08:00

From Lazy Natives to Ketuanan Melayu

2009-09-25T14:51:00.016+08:00

Lazy natives, greedy Chinese or unreliable Indians were social and political construct coined during the colonial period for the purpose of control. Syed Hussien Alatas argued in his book The Myth of the Lazy Natives (1977), "In its historical empirical manifestation the colonial ideology utilized the idea of the lazy native to justify compulsion and unjust practices in the mobilization of labour

Obama's speech on race relation

2009-09-20T00:04:00.002+08:00

I just can't stop thinking of race relation issue. The only problem of worsening race relation in Malaysia I think is because politicians are not honest in dealing with the issue. We talk so much of unity, tolerance and acceptance, but we quick to jump in to exploit any racial issue for political gains. That is why I am particularly like to listen to Obama's speech on race relation in US during

Mr Najib, Tear down this wall

2009-09-16T00:35:00.007+08:00

Prime Minister Najib called on Malaysians to tear down the racial walls on the Independence Day this year. Independence day came and gone. But the "tear down the wall" calling still hovers over my mind. Sad to say but I find the speech very hollow and meaningless. Over the weeks as I was thinking on how Malaysian can tear down the so called racial walls, I am reminded of President Reagan's speech

A Nation ripe with fear

2009-09-12T22:15:00.004+08:00

People often say absolute power corrupts absolutely, but this is only true partially. It has proven times and again that it's the fear in us that actually created opportunity for politicians to corrupt this nation. Yes, the fear of speaking against injustice, against corrupted politicians, against inefficiency, etc, fear among citizen has allowed BN to rob and rape this country for 52 years.A

I have a dream

2009-09-12T21:57:00.003+08:00

Government Steps In? For What?

2009-09-10T15:04:00.006+08:00

Today's Star headline screams " Government Steps In" on the PKFZ scandal by setting up a task force to "determine whether there was abuse of power, any wrongdoings or violation of law". First of all, you tell me before this the Government never stepped in? Then what was OTK doing? You mean he is not part of the Government? Then who is he? Opposition?Then secondly is investigation by the police.“

Politics of Hate

2009-09-07T16:13:00.003+08:00

First we have people demonstrated in front of a state government building using cow head and promised blood shed if their demands were not met, than we have a security minister who supposed to uphold law and order of the country for some reasons that were only known to him decided to protect them. Just what is wrong with our Federal government? Aren't they suppose to protect our security and

Vision 2020 - Are we there yet?

2009-09-03T19:19:00.002+08:00

Many Malaysians now realise that vision 2020 was just a slogan after seeing the failure of Abdullah's Islam Hadhari and Najib's 1 Malaysia. Dr M mooted that idea to regain the support of Malaysians after losing significant support from the electoral in the 1990's general election. I think many of us were duped into believing we would one day achieve developed nation status by just focus on export

Rohaizat Othman's Status: When did UMNO know about it?

2009-08-18T19:17:00.007+08:00

I am curious, when did UMNO know about Rohaizat's status as an advocate and solicitor? If UMNO knew what we know now, why was he picked as a candidate for Permatang Pasir By-election in the first place? If UMNO didn't know his status back then, it only tells us one thing: they have a flaw selection process. But, I don't believe that because according to UMNO's Vice President, they have checked

Pakatan, prove Kit Siang wrong!

2009-08-13T16:49:00.004+08:00

Yes, let's prove to the people that Pakatan is not here for only one term, we are more resilient than BN wants people to believe we are. We are on this journey together and Let's claim back the country from BN for the people. Mohd Prasad Hanif Aug 13, 09 12:30pm, MalaysiakiniOf late, Pakatan Rakyat has been feeling the enormous impact of the Barisan Nasional offensive. At the grass roots, it is

Storm in a beer mug

2009-08-08T19:28:00.005+08:00

An article by William Leong, PKR MP from Selayang, perhaps better summed up the issue of beer in Selangor. Let's not look at every issue from the perspective of race and religion, for, the issues that we face everyday are common among all races in Malaysia. 52 years of UMNO-BN rule has turned us into a racial monster, perhaps this is the best time to cleanse it one and for all by constantly

First they came...

2009-07-27T21:16:00.003+08:00

Pastor Martin Niemoller (1892-1984) was an ardent nationalist and prominent Protestant pastor who emerged as an outspoken public foe of Adolf Hitler and spent the last 7 years of Nazi rule in concentration camps. Niemöller is perhaps best remembered for the quotation:First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out -- Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade

BN, you have forever lost my generation's trust

2009-07-18T00:57:00.007+08:00

I am deeply saddened by Teoh Beng Hock's death. Politics should not have to be so tragic. I belief politics is always about competition of policy and ideas and about how best we could bring the nation to the greater height. But that belief shattered with the death of a young political sec. Million of questions waiting to be answered, but will we ever get the answer? I am speechless. Where do I

"What Can I Do?"

2009-06-26T15:00:00.007+08:00

"What Can I Do?"Colleagues recently approached me during lunch time , asking "what can I do?" At first I thought the person was seeking advice about a choice of foods. But I soon realized the question was larger than that. It was: what can I do about the way things are going in our community, city, state and country? People who voted for Pakatan fall into one of two camps: Trusters, who are

Malaysian First

2009-06-07T11:23:00.005+08:00

An article by Yusseri Yusoff on special Malay privileges and NEP, very enlightening indeed. UMNO's argument that all Malays especially those who have benefited from NEP should support it is a flaw argument. Yusseri laments that and I quote "Because, having been given a leg-up in the world, having reached the panacea of the middle-class, the advantaged Malays should already be able to push and

Satu Lagi Projek Barisan Nasional

2009-06-03T23:16:00.002+08:00

It's scary. Wonder how many more building is going to collapse? I bet this issue is going to be burried under the big Barisan Nasional carpet. Malaysia semua boleh...

Why I am feeling black?

2009-05-07T16:56:00.006+08:00

BN, Congratulation to you ! You have shown to the world how to grab power at all cost. Yes that is to drag away a speaker of the state assembly. You win but for how long? You use all the might of the government machinery to bully people into submissive. But you fail to understand that ultimately it's legitimacy that is matter most. Was it worth it? Screamed The Malaysian Insider. For you maybe

Wong Chin Huat Arrested Under Sedition Act!

2009-05-05T23:33:00.004+08:00

I have just read that a social activist has been arrested under Sedition Act. This is certainly not good for Najib's 1Malaysia. I think silencing people with draconian laws like Sedition Act would not make the issue go away. For God's sake, engage people, debate them, have more open discussions. Why is the government so scare? If you have nothing to hide, why worry? Why? Activist Wong

Chinese are not grateful? Sour grapes again...

2009-04-14T20:07:00.004+08:00

Oh my God. This UMNO chap is still in the dark of what happen to his party. Only politicians from race based party would ask and say this type of question. I remember Gaffar Baba asked the same question back in the 80's of " What Chinese want". But then the Malaysian society was simple. Aspiration of many races were really simple and straight forward, they wanted more business opportunities,

"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few" by Winston Churchill

2009-04-07T23:01:00.004+08:00

Winston Churchill uttered these words during WWII reminding British people of how much they owed to so few who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the British people. Here tonight I want to thank Bukit Selambau and Bukit Gantang voters who voted for Pakatan and opted to continue the reform they wanted but had not come to them since last 8th March. Many Malaysians who want reform owe it to

What would happen if Pakatan loses the by-elections?

2009-04-06T19:06:00.005+08:00

At the moment a lot of bad news are coming out that Pakatan's battle in three by-election could soon end in defeat. Najib's appointment as new PM and the release of 13 ISA detainees have created false hope among Malaysians that he could do what Abdullah had failed to do. But never mind about how Najib is going to govern this country, let us look at the possibility of Pakatan's defeat. What would

How does this fit into Najib's 1Malaysia agenda?

2009-04-04T00:51:00.008+08:00

The right wing nationalists often accuse the Chinese and Tamil primary schools of creating division in our country. So, you think the National stream education system would be more effective of creating a Bangsa Malaysia? I have my doubts.This particular school in Subang Jaya is instilling racial awareness into primary one pupils' mind, albeit in a very subtle way there is through racial

On the eve of Najib's take over

2009-04-02T19:47:00.006+08:00

I am having a strange feeling on the eve of Najib's take over the country's premiership. Obviously given the option I would not choose him as my PM, but the feeling is that : I am powerless to change the situation. The ordinary Malaysian citizen have no business in the running of the country. Can you imagine, in the age that we see democracy in action in US, here in Malaysia we are still stuck in

Are we seeing a failed Malaysia?

2009-03-23T18:36:00.009+08:00

The colonised have become the coloniser. Perhaps the true merdeka can only be attained when UMNO/MCA/MIC - the colonial relics are defeated thoroughly in the general election and race-based political parties banned forever.But looking at the way it goes, it's very tough. They are exploiting all the branches of the government and media to cling on to power. Very tragic indeed. Race-based political

Ketuanan Rakyat

2009-03-08T22:29:00.002+08:00

I was at MBSA with Ashvin to listen to the Ketuanan Rakyat Pidato Kebangsaan by Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim. It was an important speech that outlines the principal underlying Pakatan Rakyat's Governing Philosophy. I think the time has come for the Government to be managed by political parties that are multiracial in nature. I think million of Malaysians would like to see that one day Malays, Chinese,

Change has come to Malaysia

2009-03-08T13:54:00.007+08:00

Today is a very signigficant day as exactly one year ago I and million of Penangites help to deliver Penang to Pakatan Rakyat. I can still remember vividly my feeling and joy during that night in Penang. On that Saturday morning me, my mother and brother went to Hu Yew Seah to vote and all of us voted for DAP. After voted we all thought we have done our duty for this nation though in our heart we

The First Casualty of "BN Government in Perak": Orang Asli

2009-02-24T09:06:00.009+08:00

The only group of people who is happy with the return of BN to Perak I think is loggers...Orang Asli in Perak apprehensive, byZedeck Siew, The Nut GraphBIDOR, 24 Feb 2009: Orang Asli community leaders in Perak are worried that the state's recent political developments will signal a return to a disregard of their rights. "We feel concern and sadness at what happened. Where are we in all this? Will

Wonder what is UMNO's stand on Hudud?

2009-01-16T19:49:00.004+08:00

The article by Jacqueline of The Nut Graph is a very timely one on Hudud. Everyone is talking about Hudud especially now during the KT by - election and many seem to be questioning PAS' stand on Hudud especially by BN with an objective of creating fear among non-Muslim in rejecting Pakatan Rakyat. But for me why do we question muslim's right to support Hudud when it's very clear that Hudud is one

IT'S SOLUTION, STUPID

2008-12-17T09:04:00.005+08:00

This is the way of an opposition. Solution, Solution and solution. If Pakatan Rakyat aspires to be in the majority, offers solution rather than just attack and attack. But strangely we have a government who is an opposition, BN cling on to the power by the help of unfair electoral system and bias media and who only knows to attack the opposition. So far Pakatan Rakyat manages to behave like a

When Depression Economics Prevails, Prudence is Folly

2008-11-14T13:32:00.002+08:00

Depression Economics ReturnsBy PAUL KRUGMAN, NYT - 14 Nov 08The economic news, in case you haven’t noticed, keeps getting worse. Bad as it is, however, I don’t expect another Great Depression. In fact, we probably won’t see the unemployment rate match its post-Depression peak of 10.7 percent, reached in 1982 (although I wish I was sure about that).We are already, however, well into the realm of

Obama wins

2008-11-06T23:41:00.003+08:00

Obama has won the US presidency with 52% of the total popular votes and at least 349 electoral votes. America has become bluer than ever

Election result

2008-11-05T11:01:00.003+08:00

At this point the result is just being tallied and the latest I read is Pennsylvania and Ohio (the must win states for Mccain) have already gone to Obama. So is very likely the result is going to be like this

Hey! I think I have this feeling as well

2008-11-03T11:11:00.003+08:00

Ny TimesNovember 1, 2008Obama Is Up, and Fans Fear That Jinxes ItBy MICHAEL POWELLIn the den of his home in New Hope, Pa., a liberal Democrat sits tap-tapping at his computer.Jon Downs works the electoral vote maps on Yahoo like a spiritualist shaking his Ouija board. He calibrates and recalibrates: Give Senator John McCain Ohio, Missouri, even Florida. But Virginia and Pennsylvania, those go to

Dems sketch Obama staff, Cabinet

2008-11-01T20:05:00.002+08:00

Wow, we will find out if it's true after Nov 4th. Dems sketch Obama staff, CabinetBy: Mike Allen, PoliticoOctober 31, 2008 09:09 PM ESTRepublican insiders close to John McCain are spending much more time in the campaign’s final days trying to pull off an upset victory on Tuesday than focusing on who might be in a McCain Cabinet. But sources close to Barack Obama have quite specific ideas about

Debating the Debate

2008-10-31T11:54:00.004+08:00

I just want to record down any news articles or reports about this election because it is going to be historic moment for all of us. Win or lose, Obama has already made history. The Debates: No Drama but a Dramatic EffectBy Robert G. KaiserWashington Post Staff WriterFriday, October 31, 2008 "This cake looks baked," says Charlie Cook of the 2008 election. The normally cautious proprietor of the

Obama Landslide ? I hope it happens

2008-10-31T01:22:00.002+08:00

Larry Sabato at the UVA Center for Politics predicts Obama landslide - 364 vs 174. So let see this is going to happen on November 4th.

Hope

2008-10-30T20:09:00.003+08:00

This Obama TV commercial summed up what really is Obama's plan for his country.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/28/obamas-prime-time-tv-comm_n_138767.html

Waiting for Obama Pt 3

2008-10-30T08:45:00.002+08:00

I quoted the following very inspirational conversation from Daily Kos.A white man asked his black friend, 'Are you voting for Barack Obama just because he's black?' The black man responded by saying, 'Why not? Hell, in this country men are pulled over everyday just cause they're black; passed over for promotions just cause they're black; considered to be criminals just cause they're black; and

Waiting for Obama Pt 2

2008-10-27T19:21:00.003+08:00

" Of course this is a silly proposition, unless Malaysia is USA's 52nd state! We would like to see Malaysia evolve into a country in which race nor religion matter in the appointment of prime ministers.What matter one's moral righteousness, intellectual depth, uncompromising multiculturalist outlook, undying championing of the Constitution, prioritising of needs versus wants, and commitment to a

Waiting for Obama

2008-10-27T19:17:00.002+08:00

I believe Barack Obama's victory in US will bring change not only to America but the whole world. That is way I am joining million of million of people around the world waiting for the coming of Obama Age. and Yes We Can make this happen with our prayers.

Anwar's victory - The Most Meaningful Present for Our Merdeka, Hidup Ketuanan Rakyat

2008-08-26T22:53:00.004+08:00

It's confirmed, Anwar won by a whopping 15k majority despite intimidation from the BN rudeless election machinery. At one point I thought Anwar was going to lose. But he never lose hope, instead he give us HOPE of a better Malaysia. This is the kind of fighting spirit that a PM should have, Anwar has it, he deserves to be our PM. This is the piece of good news that I have been waiting for. I

I love this country, but does this country love me

2008-08-14T09:03:00.006+08:00

I am very disturbed by the recent event. I look at this UiTM students' demonstration and all the shouting of defending Malay rights and calling Khalid pengkhianat bangsa, I wept. I wept for this country, the country that I suppose to love unconditionally...And I look at my little Hannah, I ask whether this country still loves me and my family? Not that non-Malays will immediately accepting

Anwar Ibrahim's victory speech in 2012?

2008-08-06T15:56:00.005+08:00

I was so thrilled when I read Azly Rahman's "Our Great Victory". I am imagining myself reading Anwar's victory speech in 2012. I think we cannot lose hope that the day will surely come that our dreams of better Malaysia will be realised at last. God Bless Malaysia. Our great victoryAzly Rahman Aug 4, 08 12:57pm[To be read not later than August 31, 2012]The great gathering of thousands, the new

Malaysiakini: BN will not give Anwar an easy run in by-election

2008-08-05T13:52:00.012+08:00

Anwar will not be given an easy run, that is for sure. Although many said that Permatang Pauh is in Pakatan ruled states, and Anwar has a very huge advantage. I disagree, simply because the playing field is hardly even. Media for instance, is still very much under tight control. Even the usually freer Chinese newspapers are not independent and often sided with MCA-BN ruling clique. The recent

Is it wrong to have ambition?

2008-07-30T09:10:00.002+08:00

Is the position of PM belongs to UMNO? Can I become PM one day? Is it wrong for Anwar Ibrahim to have ambition? Why can't we have PM from political party other than UMNO? For Malaysian sake, I ask that we think conscientiously and rationally. No more despaire but hope for a better Malaysia. I mean why do we have to think that only UMNO politicians can have ambition and make it a crime for others

Unity is a 'dirty' word

2008-07-25T23:14:00.008+08:00

The sad thing about this country is we seem to cannot break away with anything about race. We have recently alot of talks about unity among Malays and later we have MCA talks about Chinese unity, we are going no where. I mean aren't we suppose to be talking about National unity? My good friend, Ashvin has a good analysis on this whole unity thing. I am really fed up and you know what, I think

‘It’s the economy, stupid’

2008-07-17T19:11:00.006+08:00

Helan Ang has a good take on the debate between Anwar and Shabery. The BN government after 50 years of uninterrupted rule is out of touch with the common people. Their policies are outdated and lacking creativity. Throughout the debate Shabery did not utter a single word on how best to help the poor but he did say, "...rakyat cukup makan", which I think is clearly showing their lack of

The Debate

2008-07-16T12:40:00.003+08:00

Before we judge which side won the debate, we have to look at their original objective. For Shabery, the objective is to defend Government's move on fuel rise and to win over the so called independents/sceptics. On this, Shabery failed. Those who are sceptical remain sceptical. And I think he didn't even win over Anwar's sceptics. What he did was just repeating what you can read in the mainstream

Are Malaysians the Willing Executioners of Barisan National ? Part 2

2008-07-16T09:00:00.015+08:00

Many of my friends may not agree to my previous notion that linked the ordinary Germans during the Nazi period and Malaysians now. Well, at least 49% of the Malaysian voters are a bit more courageous in saying no to BN as what the last election showed, they said. But, there is one group of Malaysian that nobody would disputes if I were to link them to Germans during the Nazi period. They are the

Are Malaysians the Willing Executioners of Barisan National ?

2008-07-11T11:23:00.030+08:00

I have been thinking of the notion that are we, ordinary Malaysians, the willing executioners of the current ruling party of Barisan National's policies? I mean, just look at all the oppresive laws that we have been living with - ISA, OSA, Printing Act, University Act, etc, are ordinary Malaysians deaf and blind to all these laws? Or are we, although well informed of its notoriety still voted for

What Obama Overcame

2008-07-09T18:00:00.007+08:00

What Barack Obama overcame and achieved was truly remakable. And it has inspired countless of people around the world. His achievement makes me feel ashamed of my own country, which still ruled by the race based political party - National Front. America is not the same country that we thought we knew. It does not matter whether Obama would become President this fall, because American people have

The Conscience of a Malaysian

2008-07-08T15:08:00.000+08:00

Ok! Let's not pretend that the title of this blog is original. It's not. Because if you have read Paul Krugman's book - The Conscience of a Liberal, you would know it's from him, the one great Economist who first predicted the Asian Economic Crisis that took place in the 90's. Well I like him simply because "(he is) a lone voice, telling things as they are and debunking Washington policies that