Malaysianinsider reported soon after the KT by-election results were known that PAS president Datuk Abdul Hadi Awang ‘took the opportunity to pile pressure on Najib, and said that with this defeat for BN, it was perhaps better that Abdullah stays back as prime minister for now. “I want Pak Lah to remain as PM to see through his reforms. “Pak Lah has shown an open attitude and his leadership has brought much change”
Dr M, who had speculated earlier on in his blog that come March, 2009, when Najib assumes the throne in UMNO, Pak Lah may choose not to step down as PM, would have us believe that the loss of KT was a vote of no confidence against Pak Lah and not a reflection of the sentiment of the KT voters of Najib as the PM-in-waiting.
Dr M, in his obsession to see the last of Pak Lah come end March, forgets that with the announcement in October last year of the transition of power pact between Pak lah and Najib, there is no more reason for a vote of no confidence in Pak Lah who is publicly perceived as on his way out.
The loss of Permatang Pauh in August a reflection on Pak Lah, perhaps, but KT?
And as so many media reports have readily acknowledged, nobody ran around KT as much as Najib did to get votes for the BN candidate.
Well, Najib and Rosmah.
And that’s because no matter what Najib or Dr M or anyone else cares to say, the KT by-election was a yardstick to measure how UMNO might have recovered from 8th March after the announcement of the impending change of guard come March 2009.
Dr M was not on the ground in KT.
The Barisan Rakyat team was and I can tell you Najib and Dr M are dreaming if they think the ghost of Altantuya, mega commissions on arms deals and billions of ringgit of oil royalties unaccounted for did not play on the minds of the KT voters.
Najib knows it, as does Dr M.
The KT by-election was not about punishing Pak Lah for his unfulfilled promises of reform. That punishment was dished out on 8th March, 2008.
No, the vote of 17th January was a message by the voters of KT, on behalf of the rest of the rakyat, that the impending change of presidency in UMNO the PMship is perceived as a leap from the frying pan into the fire.
Rocky would have us believe that many treat what Hadi Awang had to say as some kind of a joke, although Rocky himself takes the fallout from the KT election and its adverse impact on Najib seriously.
Very seriously.
So seriously that nothing must be left to chance.
After all, didn’t someone say that politics is about perception?
And perception, if carefully managed, may well disguise the truth, no?
And none are better placed to manage perception than the media, both mainstream and online.
That truth being that the loss of KT could very reasonably be read as a rejection of Najib as PM.
Yesterday, at about 3pm, a meeting to manage perception took place at La Bodega in Bangsar.
Present at the meeting were Mukhriz, JJ, a person by the name of Khairuddin, Rocky and Nuraina.
Agenda : pin the loss of KT on Pak Lah. Deflect any dirt arising from the KT loss away from Najib. Got to make sure Pak Lah goes in March. Kill any idea that he or anyone else might have to keep Pak Lah on as PM.
Rocky asked in his post : ‘How far is Pakatan Rakyat willing to go to ensure that Abdullah remains as Prime Minister after March this year?’
Rocky, I can’t speak for Pakatan Rakyat, but I can tell you that Barisan Rakyat would rather suffer Pak Lah than Najib.
And for love of King, country and every anak Bangsa Malaysia, including you, Rocky, we will do whatever we have to.
tmf
January 20, 2009
UMNO, 2,000 plus central delegates, 75% of whom are class-F contractors or linked one way or the other to class-F contractors, can choose or rather accept whoever they want to be their President.
UMNO can insult its own party constitution by passing party Presidency like personal property or offering party posts to the highest biders, for all we care.
But we, the Barisan Rakyat want our PM to be choosen according to our Constitution.
We too, want Pak Lah to stay.
Anak Malaysia Sejati
January 20, 2009
It is staggeringly shocking for me to realise what a turncoat Rocky has become.
All I can say is that I’m stunned, bro…
Anak Malaysia Sejati
January 20, 2009
And honestly, bro Haris, I thank God that we have a champion in justice, love and truthfulness in you and I wanna emulate you, out of my love for my country and countrymen/women.
Concerned Vigiler
January 20, 2009
Haris, can you please clarify about the PJ anti-isa vigils. How come no permit was obtained? And why do the vigilers need a permit in the first place? Constitution says that Malaysians have the right to assemble peacefully, right? Why the large police force? I’m concerned someone is going to get hurt at the next one, especially the kids.
Concerned Vigiler,
Will try to answer your queries in a forthcoming post.
Please bear with me.
PT
January 20, 2009
Haris, you should stop representing Rocky as his legal counsel. It’s obvious that he is a tool for Mahathir and his cronies. Some of his recent postings have tried to poke fire and create hate amongst the various communities. Don’t trust this guy, more dangerous than a snake. PT
PT,
I am defending the right of free speech and honest constructive criticism of a media that has long been shackled.
The issues in that case are quite different from the issues that Rocky and I may disagree with in blogosphere.
As long as I have not been discharged by the client, I will continue to act to the best of my ability.
backstreetgluttons
January 20, 2009
Its a terrible shame really to see the truth coming out , as from a former unflinchable comrade in arms now ezaminising crouch & ready to pounch at a moment’s notice …on the other side. But such is the reality facing all mortals. We are just glad that you Mr HI are still solidly & soberly on course , for its still true that men are not created equal, only few will become great
ShiokGuy
January 20, 2009
Dear Bro,
I have blog about NO to Najib as PM here
http://shiokguy.blogspot.com/2009/01/najib-as-pm-sorry-no-way.html and also about the Abdullah’s Empire Strike Back here
http://shiokguy.blogspot.com/2009/01/abdullah-strike-back.html
Basically I am support if I have no other choice I would prefer AAB to stay on until next election. At least AAB has less issues compared to Najib.
Its time for AAB to strike back with our support! Let influence the house for AAB to move with a group of MP to PR, with promise he stay on as PM until next GE, with DSAI as deputy.
Shiok Guy
P/S: please remove the http link if you think this is a spam or against your blog’s policy. I don’t mind!
malsia1206
January 20, 2009
Sure Mahathir is all out to gun down Badawi for his reasons. We all know it. And all the more reason Badawi should not quit just yet. Not to Najib anyway. Does Badawi has the mettle tp prove Mahathir wrong and stay on with his reforms, albeit late? If I were him, I’d up the ante with Mahathir and stay put. And start to implant his influence right down the barrel without fear or favour. His only weakness is being manipulated by internal and unfavourable politics within his own people. Should he overcome this deficiency, he can prevail.
viveg
January 20, 2009
Dia ni dah lama jadi “running dog” Altantuya lah bro. A journalist friend told me how when he was the editor of a major Malaysian newspaper, he had a picture of Altantuya in his office.
sampalee
January 20, 2009
Only Barisan Rakyat have the full intention of the Rakyat,the resr are just pretenders[some better than others.but nonetheless munafiq.]Once again,thank you bro Haris for making the thin line evident.
chris chong
January 20, 2009
pak lahlah still sleeping ke???
orang nak blame dekat dia, tak tau lawan ke???
patutlah dihentam jika macam tu…
lim geok kuan
January 20, 2009
It is very true. Pak lah is anytime and many times better then the bloody Mongolian boyfriend. No way can we even think of accepting any little excuse to except him.
lim geok kuan
January 20, 2009
It is very true. Pak lah is anytime and many times better then the bloody Mongolian boyfriend. No way can we even think of accepting any little excuse to acccept him.
splim
January 20, 2009
Haris,
The petition against Najib doesn’t seem to be working. Perhaps we should start a petition to keep Pak Lah as the PM until the next GE.
alan cheong
January 20, 2009
“And for [the] love of King, country and every anak Bangsa Malaysia … we will do whatever we have to.”
spoken like a true malaysian, hatz off to you, Haris.
delcapo
January 20, 2009
“I can tell you that Barisan Rakyat would rather suffer Pak Lah than Najib”
that’s why we worked our ass off in KT….
& we thank KT many many times for their courage in getting the results to expose the rakyat’s will NOT to have Jibby & Rosie run the country!!
The Whisperer
January 20, 2009
I am with you, Haris
gobloking
January 20, 2009
Choosing Badawi over Najib is a matter of the lesser evil.
I feel that those who are dead set on rejecting Badawi are more bent on exacting vengeance – forsaking the GOOD OF THE RAKYAT.
Perhaps in backing N over B it’s a matter of ensuring the plan for the “family biz” stays on course?
If there was a scale to weigh a person’s liability (lesser of the 2 evils??), it would tip slightly over to Badawi’s favor given that his liability is mainly the SIL (sleeping & in-law)
while on N’s scale of liability there is MAR effect (mahathir, altantunya, rosmah)
So the choice is either Crouching Tiger or Hidden Dragon
pinsysu
January 20, 2009
right on man! agree with ya totally! imagine u hv deployed every resources: GPS, satellite, sharp shooters, laser guns, cannon balls, missiles, mirage, smoke screen, bloodhounds etc etc & yet u couldn’t shoot dat darned homing pigeon flying en route to its nest … it’s a total disaster & finding a convenient scapegoat will be da only option to extend his shelf-life.
koolgeek
January 20, 2009
Absolutely right. Barisan Rakyat would rather Badawi stays. We delivered the gov to BN under Badawi in March. Yet with a few Mahathir’s keystrokes, UMNO is telling us now THEY wanted to change the Prime Minister.
This is a mockery of democracy. What is the point of election when UMNO/Mahathir can do whatever they like?
This must be stopped. Najib must wait until the next GE if he wants the job. He’s got to tell Rosmah to wait too.
barry
January 20, 2009
Total agreement with you, Haris. I would rather suffer the stupidity of Badawi than the murderous greedy man and his wife, who see this country as their very own to do whatever they want, with Mahathir once again thinking he can pull the strings to get his sons and cronies the billions worth of projects.
But ultimately, I would want this country to fall back in the hands of the Rakyat – you and me, the Anak-anak Bangsa Malaysia.
Hear! Hear!
koolgeek
January 20, 2009
how true is that little ‘meeting’ at Bangsar?
koolgeek,
Very, very reliable source
Beetle
January 20, 2009
To Rocky,
How far are you willing to compromise your principle for a bowl of rice? Maybe you don’t even have it at all.
Ya,serve your umno paymaster well and they will take care of you,hopefully they do????
Go,Go,Go Haris, we the pakatan rakyat are with you.
Antares
January 20, 2009
Absolutely, bro! Got your parang nicely sharpened in KT huh? 😉
Search the Web on Snap.com
January 20, 2009
As long as this govt is recalcitrant and remains apart from the rakyat, their gainfully-employed spin doctors will have to remain on overdrive. Must be getting real tedious, dishing out garbage no one believes in.
white dwarf
January 20, 2009
haris, the first thing you should do is stop validating rocky’s views by quoting him or providing links to his blog.
you should have turned your back on him a long time ago. rocky and his views count for nothing – unless you make it otherwise.
what he is doing to get back his old job at NST does not concern us. we have to be above all that.
Mr Smith
January 20, 2009
Only idiots will believe that Abdullah is to be blamed for the KT defeat. He has barely 100 days left as PM, with no clout whatsoever. Why are they flogging a dead horse?
Surely Najib should take the rap? As for Rocky, well he hopes to benefit from Najib’s rise to the PM’s chair. Hoping to be his political/press secretary. He is an opportunist.
Nuraida and Rocky are buddies, so nothing surprising she was also there.
Fair
January 20, 2009
Anytime give me Abdullah than Najib or Mahathir as the Prime Minsiter of Malaysia.
I believe if it was Mahathir who was the PM during the 12th GE, he would have by hook or by crook got the Agong to suspend parliament and declared emergency rule.
The same goes for Najib too.
Abdullah may be incompetent as the PM, but compare to the other two fellas, he (Abdullah) is a gentleman.
erniejean
January 20, 2009
Yes, Badawi may be a bad leader, but at least he’s blur…….with the Najib-Rosmah tag team running the show, Malaysians can be assured that they will be bled dry.
paul wong
January 20, 2009
You are an amazing man,Haris. An asset to Malaysia.
starlight
January 20, 2009
Of the two choice of candidate given,Abdullah would be my preference only because he has less tainted image compared to Najib whose image is centered on unresolved murder case and the apparent abuse of power so no evidence can be pointed and brought to him. Nevertheless both is not fit to run as prime minister.
starlight,
First choice is a Pakatan Rakyat federal government with DSAI as PM.
If that’s not possible come end March, 2009, Pak Lah is certainly the lesser of two evils.
whatthe
January 20, 2009
Hmmmmm…Rocky huddling and scheming with Muk and Jam. Am I reading this correct. Blogosphere beware! But frankly the “brew” is getting a mite bitter these couple of months.
But then, I respect everyone’s right to an opinion and viewpoint. Still we should all be more discerning when consuming any kinda brew.
Argus Eye
January 20, 2009
Bro Haris,
By any chance, could there be a vote of no confidence against Najib in the Parliament before he takes over? The Pakatan MPs would be more than happy to have Abdullah Badawi instead of Najib. And I’m sure even Pak Lah’s men in UMNO wouldnt hesitate vote against him. They wouldnt wanna be wiped out from the influence-zone once Najib takes over. With the entire Pakatan votes, and maybe a quarter to half of BN MPs votes, there is hope isnt there?
And looking by the way Najib and co are trying to pin the blame on Pak Lah, the latter might just play this game in the 11th hour. I find it hard to imagine that Khairy had not thought of this.. Im pretty sure he has, especially when it looks very much possible that he’s going to finish second behind Mukhriz in the run up to the UMNO Youth Chief post. Pak Lah is his only hope to remain relevant, maybe?
Argus Eye,
We are living in very interesting times.
Anything is possible.
Malaysia boleh, kan?
joseph chieng
January 20, 2009
Not diectly connected with this topic. I wonder why the AG should get himself involved with the defamation suit against rpk. If it is defamation, like in Singapore, Najib and co can file a private defamation suit to clear his name. Failure to do so will arouse suspicion and put in doubt his credibility. AG has no business in filing the suit—that is what I as a laymen think the right course of action that should be taken.
joseph,
RPK is facing a criminal defamation charge, not a civil claim in defamation.
That is why the AG is involved.
This is an antiquated piece of law that should have been taken off our statute books a long time ago.
artchan
January 20, 2009
God does not Love Malaysia much..why did he give us Dollah and Najib at the same time?
Lynn
January 20, 2009
Yes Haris! ‘… for (the) love of King, country and every anak Bangsa Malaysia, including you, Rocky, we will do whatever we have to.’and we would rather suffer Pak Lah than Najib.
So long as the Altantuya murder case is not fairly discharged, the taint of blood will always be on him and Rosmah. And Rosmah, if you read this, pleaselah! your childish plea of not stepping back into KT should BN fail to win KT makes me want to puke! We’ll be very happy if we never see you anyway in Penang (where I was born) and Sarawak (where I now reside)
ShiokGuy
January 20, 2009
I think it is better for AAB to move to PR with his a group of MP who want changes..
AAB, What say you? I have blog and call for BN MP to JUMP now >> Calling BN Leaders and MP to JUMP
Let the Jump start with AAB..
Shiok Guy
shan
January 20, 2009
Shiok Guy I too feel the same way, AAB as PM and DSAI as DPM. Sounds great.
toyolbuster
January 20, 2009
You mean there are still people visiting Rocky’s. What for.
peng
January 20, 2009
But Haris, we must not forget the baggage that comes with Abdullah, his son-in-law!
peng,
We will never forget.
Eric
January 20, 2009
Haris,
siapa ni JJ? Jamaluddin Jarjis, the butt-pincher ex-minister?
We are with you all the way!
Eric,
Bingo
Honest view
January 21, 2009
Rocky is involved in compiling memoir for Tun Salleh Abas. This seems in conflict with his spin in this blaming fiasco.
Should he stop compiling memoir for Tun Salleh Abas? Yes, I think he should.
koolgeek
January 21, 2009
Peng, son-in-law or Rosmah, you choose 😉
Syah
January 21, 2009
Haris,
Just curious, who is this ‘JJ’? The former minister?
Syah,
Bingo
jeffrey
January 21, 2009
The KT byelection won by PR is the Beginning of the End for UMNO & BN
PR and BR is getting more popular and it is gaining momentum.
No doubt the langkah pertama slow sikit, but once it starts gaining momentum, nothing can stop it.
Next will be the fall of Taib in Sarawak as the KT byelection has given Sarawakians more confidence and that Sarawak is PR’s Grand Trophy that will lead them to Putra Jaya.
Thank you, Dr.M, at least you resign after 22 yrs and now I hope you live until 100 so that you can see all your arrogance and wrongdoings being exposed one by one. Luckily you didn’t stay on like Samy or Taib or else we wont be having a new Government soon.
You also brainwash and mould two generations into narrow minded racist bigots who believe in race supremacy through your lies and more lies with the help of your cronies controlled MSM.
I do not want to say anything bad today. However, here is a Chinese greeting, May the fleas of a thousand cats infest the private parts of anyone who messed up our lives last year and may their hands be too short to scratch.
Happy Chinese New Year to all the people who celebrate CNY.
Happy Chinese New Year to all people who want to celebrate CNY.
Now, UMNO & BN go and die together.
donplaypuks
January 21, 2009
Those like Rocky who sell their souls to keep alive ‘Ketuanan Melayu’, racism, corruption, croneyism, money politics and pillage and plunder of the nation’s coffers without conscience MUST be opposed at all costs.
If Najib thinks the KT by-election was not a vote of no confidence in him and BN/UMNO/MCA/MIC, why, ask him to have a national referendum and see if the PEOPLE will vote him in as the next PM instead of sneaking in through the back door. I DARE HIM!!
http://donplaypuks.blogspot.com
yh
January 21, 2009
haris,
forget about Rocky.he sold his soul to an evil man by the name of MAHATIR. Look at his postings for the past week. Nothing but condemnation of Badawi.
hey, I am no admirer of the sleepy head but he has more sincerity than the crooked and corrupt mahatir. else, how can he be so buddy with the mass murderer and ultimate corrupt man by the name of MUGABE.
Rocky, pls whisper in Mahatir’s ears to invite him to stay in this lovely country. You will glorify Mugabe if Mahatir deems fit, dont you?
ttc
January 21, 2009
Yep, agree to go with Pak Lah-one ole’ sleepy head as well as he does, after all, help to make and sell those 🙂 tasty Brahim’s cooking sauces, now doesn’t he?
Yep, he definitely gets my vote over that other person who seemingly likes gravy a lot 😦 but who does not help contribute towards making any useful or tasty sauces.
WE SAY YEAH! & NO TO ISA! 🙂 AND HARIS FOR AG & RPK FOR IGP! GO FOR DSAI FOR PM & LKS FOR DPM & KIND WAN AZIZAH FOR HOME MINISTER.
2009 Resolution: Seek out all garbage and recycle or dispose post haste for a healthier life and planet!
jaredsdad
January 21, 2009
Haris,
What was the extent of Nuraina’s involvement in the matter? Is she on the same boat as Rocky?
Crankster
January 21, 2009
I’d rather have Pak Lah than Najib anyday.
Lee MK
January 21, 2009
Dear Haris Sir,
I suggest you and other decent people just to keep a professional relationship with Rocky ; nothing more than that.
I used to follow his blog but lately he has been biased towards the ruling party for obvious reason and I rarely read his articles anymore.
I used to respect him but not anymore now .
The guy has just degraded himself as a ” hired commenter ” at best and worst an ” intellectual prostitute ” like that opportunist Chandra ??? (don’t even bother to check his full name ).
johnny
January 21, 2009
Bodowi looks sleepy. Najis looks like murderer. Lets change for better future.
emannual
January 21, 2009
Thanks haris for all the good work you guys have done for us thus far.We will do our small little steps..
I am sure that all goods deed will end up well.
cheers.
Thinker
January 21, 2009
Damn right Haris, KT is all about Najib and many….many agreed to that no matter how much some idiots spin!
hartalmsm
January 21, 2009
THE STAR SPIN
_____________
Najib said the buy-election result has no bearing on “the national political landscape” – Sunday Star reported on Page 1.
Its muted frontpage story had 6 short paragraphs and the Star spindoctors sinned as below:
(a) The article sub-headline, ‘Wahid takes seat with 2,000-vote majority’ – the paper downplayed PAS’s winning margin which was 2,600.
(b) Paragraph 5 had Ong Tee Keat thanking Chinese voters. Missing were the voices of the PAS president and the victorious candidate, both of whom should have rightly been highlighted.
(c) Hadi Awang was only quoted in two brief paragraphs in a very small story on Page 6. Anwar as Pakatan chief was quoted in only one even briefer paragraph in that same sidebar.
(d) What Star failed to mention throughout all its coverage on Sunday was that Umno almost swept clean the substantial (in ratio to PAS’s majority) postal votes.
(e) Why were the defence forces voting by post in the first place? If other people can take an hour or two away from work to vote, why couldn’t the 1,000-plus police and army have done the same? After all, it was a by-election – and thus the logistics manageable – unlike during a general election.
(f) Star made no mention either of the long dead 106-year-old voter registered with MyKad, or other centenarian phantoms.
(g) Tee Keat said 63-65% percent of Chinese voted for BN. How did he know so soon and so precisely? Isn’t one’s vote supposed to be secret?
Overall, The Star’s ‘day after’ spin was, as you say, to position a public perception. And it was downright pathetic!
temenggong
January 21, 2009
Haris,
On a separate note, we have to change our style of Sunday Vigils, for the police will continue their harassment. I suggest a march, four by four, around PJ Newtown!
matt
January 21, 2009
Bro just one question will you agree to take up position with the govt if there is change with PR.Why i ask you is because i feel the govt is very short of credible people and a person like you will certainly raise the creditbelity of the the incoming govt.
matt,
Thank you for your confidence in me.
I think I am of more use to you and civil society as a watchdog to the government on the outside.
There are many in civil society who would serve us well in government.
We are not short on this. People, however, must be prepared to come forward and serve.
I am prepared to serve, but I think I am of greater utility on the outside.
MySecret62
January 21, 2009
I disagree. The lesser of 2 evils is no doubt Pak Lah BUT the ascendency of Najib to the PM’s post will be the last nail on BN’s coffin.
Pak Lah though viewed as past expiry date but he may just pull the fence sitters to BN’s side if he starts to implement .. some… measure of reforms come the next GE.
flyer168
January 21, 2009
Dear Bro Haris,
Yes, we are seeing “Interesting” times after KT.
Please read :
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/16383-umno-must-change-or-risk-losing-the-next-general-election
Umno must change or risk losing the next general elections – By Neville Spykerman and Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani.
It is too little too late now….40 years of indoctrination to change the “Mindset” overnight !
UMNO/BN is presently bankrupt of “Established Honourable Personalities & Workable Ideas” still in “Denial” mode, still infighting for position, perks & $$$$ & there are no “Positive, Workable” contingency plans to mitigate the Financial Tsunami for the nation & its suffering rayaat.
The coming Financial Tsunami, will therefore hit this great nation & its rayaat very badly bringing about the “Natural” demise of UMNO/BN – natural progression of “Denial & Self Destruct” mode.
Until then fasten your seatbelts, reposition yourselves & family financially, same with your work/profession, your mortgages, etc to safely ride out this coming Financial Tsunami that is already at our doorsteps with no mitigation contingency plans for the nation & rayaat…..yes, every Man for Himself & God helps Those that Help Themselves!
candlenut
January 21, 2009
Ijok was a vote of no confidence in Najib
March 8th was a massive vote of no confidence in Najib
Permatang Pauh was a humoungous vote of no confidence in Najib
Kuala Trengganu was a thumping vote of no confidence in Najib.
……& he still doesn’t get it!!! A wise woman i know would call this Being “thick skinned,ill bred & dense”.
shar101
January 21, 2009
Whaddaya call an old stud horsey shooting blanks?
A type of glue with no brand.
nstman
January 21, 2009
Very disturbing to hear Rocky is in cahoots with Najib and Mahathir. Looks like Rocky is the man spearheading Mukriz’s rise to power. Looks like Rocky has a great future when Najib takes over. You can bet your last dollar the suit against Rocky will be thrown out by Umno judges. Shows you how power can engulf a man’s soul.
lulu
January 21, 2009
in rocky’s posting “Unemployment Insurance, anyone?”, he wrote,
“A former minister told me the other day…”
aiyah… say-lah, “on monday, jj told me…”
dah terbongkar-lah
nstman
January 22, 2009
Rocky, you were once the rock of the people’s revolt against lies, injustice, bigotry, racism. We looked to you. You set the tone for the movement, a sea change redolent of the May 4 movement in China during the early 20th century. Rocky, oh Rocky, why has thou forsaken us?
Eric
January 22, 2009
Haris,
Nuraina denies the meeting in comments: http://nursamad.blogspot.com/2009/01/another-vote-for-pakatan-in-parliament.html
What is true?
Eric,
Please read the slant of the post to which the comment was sent in response to.
cherrytree
January 22, 2009
i agree! better to have a sleepyhead than someone involved in murder!
Eric
January 22, 2009
If you allow me to share this, the butt-pincher ex-minister is also very famous within the EU’s commercial attaches’ world.
A bit more than a couple of years back, a French biotech firm came to Malaysia seeking to manufacture an AIDS-related medicine.
JJ offered to give them a grant from the ministry against 30% of the shares to be given to a proxy of his. This JJ is now famed as “Mr 30%” around KL’s commercial attaches.
Unsurprisingly, the project went somewhere else (South America, as it is). I hope Mukhriz does not want to be associated with this kind of scumbag.
Eric
January 22, 2009
“Nuraina denies the meeting in comments: http://nursamad.blogspot.com/2009/01/another-vote-for-pakatan-in-parliament.html
What is true?”
“Eric,
Please read the slant of the post to which the comment was sent in response to.”
Indeed the meeting may be denied, however the content is completely pro-Najib, even though not explicitly.
Funny when Najib practically camped in KT throughout the campaign, while AAB showed his utter lack of interest by flying off during polling day.
The ones blaming AAB instead of PM-in-waiting-yet-to-legitimately-elected paint themselves in a very tight corner.
Writer
January 23, 2009
The whole Malaysian political situation boils down to the fact that we are unable to choose our Prime Minister.
We only have 2 choices at the moment: The Sleeping Prime Minister or The Sleep-Around Prime Minister.
I will never have the chance to choose either. I don’t understand what kind of democracy we are advocating.
I still think that until the day each Malaysian can vote DIRECTLY for their Prime Minister (something along the lines of US or Taiwan Presidential elections), we are headed for social, economical and political decline.
Put your seatbelts on.
Ibnu Khuzaimah
January 25, 2009
Alahmak, this one a masterpiece by Haris. Haris, those graduated from NST or Jalan Bangsar will one way or another be in the BN’s mindset..
Ai yahh… I still remember those days… most senior editorials are shareholders of NST… Include Rocky Ahiruddin Atan. Most of them still held the stake though thhey are no longer in NST…
Haii yaaa… wa ingat wa pun mau tolong tulis Najib manyak baik orang maaa…. pitis manyak maaa…
Ai yah, sometime aaa, wa nengok Bedolah.
Gong Xi Fa Cai … Xin Nien Kwai ler…
Johnny Chiam
January 25, 2009
Dear Haris,
I used to be a faithful reader of Rocky’s blog but lately I have to skip that because the content is no longer worth reading. He is more taking side then addressing issues. What a pity!
farida
January 25, 2009
Rocky is on a rocky downward slope to the abyss below and taking Nuraina with him.
Here’s looking up at us Pakatan Rakyat from down below, post-March 2009. You’ll wish then you had never strayed from the path of truth, Rocky, but too late, for you went into it knowingly.
Sam Sambal
January 26, 2009
Nuraina Samad defends herself:
To your question about me and rocky working for mukhriz and najib…i gather that you got this from haris’ blog.
I have told a commentor in my blog who asked the same.
Haris did not lie but he wrote a lie based on wrong info from his very trusted friend.
I was not at that so-called “meeting” at La Badega, although I would have loved to be there to know what’s going on. I am kaypoh by nature, having been a journalist for way too long.
Old habits die hard, y’know.
Haris’ source must NOT know how I look like. If there was a woman at that “meeting” (a meeting at La Bodega?), it sure was not me!
And there was no Mukhriz, I was told.
But, he might as well be there because he’d be welcome to join me, if I were there.
You probably don’t know this but I do know Mukhriz personally and Najib personally (after knowing them professionally). It came with my job as a journalist for, like I said, way toooo long.
I know Dr Mahathir too, but i cannot say, at a personal level. He is way up there…but i used to “cover” him extensively here and abroad while I was in NST. You know, my job.
As I know Anwar. In fact, very well.
I turned down an offer (after GE12)to work in Anwar’s media team simply because I am not partisan when everyone knows that I have always liked Anwar from God knows when! That was why one of his orang kanan asked me because they know I am that close to Anwar.
I don’t work for politicians.
So to your question — no I don’t work for Mukhriz and he has never offered me and I don’t work for Najib, and he has never offered me.
If they do offer me, I’ll say the same thing — I don’t work for politicians.
But I will sit with any politicians for tea and so on as I have been doing all my working life …Umno, MIC, MCA, Keadilan, Pas etc…
I have no prejudice.
So Syedaziz, you will definitely find me anywhere in Bangsar etc..sitting with politicians from either divide…
no big deal.
7:18 PM
Rasupal
January 27, 2009
I read Rocky’s and had placed my comments disagreeing with him. At the same time I had this suspicion that Rocky was trying to mislead readers. Now after this your post I can only see Rocky as another betrayer of rakyat.
Nothing less.
FaceOff
January 27, 2009
Why even bother to respond to a turncoat??? I used to read his blog but stop completely for many months. I hold no respect for a person with NO principle.
Saje nak komen
January 28, 2009
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Deman
January 29, 2009
Just because another person has different views about a leader doesn’t make someone a turncoat. And if rocky hates Paklah more than he hates other politicians so be it, it is his opinion. It is his right, and he vents it on his blog. Stop labeling someone as something negative whenever he or she does something that you don’t agree. That’s the beauty of democracy, fool.
p/s: I guess IF a good friend whom i trust very dearly told me anwar’s been fooling around with a under-aged girl, should be good enough for me to spread the ‘hearsay’ on my blog too, right?. Hey, it is a very reliable source in my view too.
Abdul jusoh
January 29, 2009
bodo la natang ni…kuat nipu….baik mung convert terus laaa….
sick and tired
January 29, 2009
rocky has sold out! he is obviously pro-mahathir. I think he is ************** while I am typing this message!