This was sent in by Muhammad Azman as a comment to a post.
Another has come in and, it seems, another is on its way.
I’m reproducing it here, with the most minimal of editing, in the hope that it inspires all of us to each do our little bit in this war to rid this nation of the UMNO / BN scourge.
Look out for the second and third.
Do you have an ABU story to share with us?
Drop it in my inbox at thepeoplesparliament@gmail.com
Go on, don’t be shy.
Folks, I give you Muhammad Azman’s ABU adventure.
_________________________
Below is the actual transcripts of discussion between 1. restaurant owner (urban dweller and well educated) and myself.
1. While waiting for food order to be prepared, I called out to the owner: Bang ada masa tak? Nak bincang sikit. I am free, and he sat opposite me. Bang nak tanya sikit, rasanya siapa akan menang pilihanraya akan datang? BN was his reply.
Kenapa abang kata macam itu? Who else is better in running the country, was his reply. Betul bang, hospital kita boleh kata cun, education pula not so bad, leaning more on the positive side, country’s infrastructure pun boleh guna pakai. Overall not bad. I replied.
But bang, lets ponder on the following. What do you think about coruption at cabinet level? His reply was something like this, I think Between BN and PR, the margin are not that wide. Even if PR were to rule, corruption among politicians will remain the same. Since it is going to be the same, I will go for experience, so I choose BN.
Ok bang, you are quite right on that. Remember this, I am not here after being paid by PR, like the UMNO cybertroopers canvassing for support. In fact I am a member of UMNO. But today I will do my best, to see wether I can convince you to change your political alliance.
Between the country’s interest and personal interest, which do you think will influence you to vote whom? I am settle down. I am not dependent on handouts for a living. Surely country’s interest comes first, was his reply. Thank you very much bang for saying that, I replied.
Assuming MACC and the Election Commission were to be placed under Dewan Rakyat jurisdiction, will this be good for the country or otherwise. And his reply was, Bro, this two entity must come under Dewan Rakyat. This is probably the only way for this country to come out of this viciuos cycle of cabinet level corruption. I for one will vote for whoever can promise that.
Thank you bang for putting country’s interest first, bang. Now ponder on the following, between BN and PR, who do you think will be able to fulfill that dream of all Malaysians. Silence was evident.
Ok bang, if I say it is in PR manifesto commits that this two bodies will be placed under Dewan Rakyat jurisdiction if PR were to be in power, will you reconsider your voting choice? Again there was more silence. I continued, bang saya tak percaya negara akan jadi kucar kacir jika ada perubahan dalam parti pemerintah Malaysia esok. Rakyat Malaysia kini berpendidikan dan cukup matang untuk tidak bertindak secara bodoh. Saya pasti Malaysia akan tetap aman, bila kita menukar BN dengan PR.
Bagi saya masa depan anak-anak Malaysia adalah paling utama. Jika Malaysia nak selamat, korupsi perlu dibasmikan sebanyak mana boleh, terutamanya dikalangan menteri.
And at that point, my food (ta pau) was delivered. After paying the bill, salam was exchanged and I left the restaurant. When just about to get into my car, a voice was heard saying the following, ” I will think seriously on what you said tadi. Thank you”. I smiled and left.
I believe those who really wan’t to save our country, please go out there and campaign on PRs’ behalf and ensure that votes are delivered when it matters most, ie. PRU 13. Let all of us assume this as God given last opportunity to change the country’s direction. Lets do it for our future generation, for they will not forgive us if we were to leave behind a pile of dirt for them to clean up.
Enough. Change. ABU
Mat Romeo
December 3, 2012
we are all ABAI ( asal bukan anwar ibrahim and crooooniesssss ). U get that!
Another Anak Bangsa Malaysia
December 3, 2012
Mat Romeo,
See you at the ballot box and may the best man win
Malaysianatheart
December 3, 2012
That’s great, and yes we should all try to emulate Azman. The only problem is not many of us are as articulate as Azman. I for one will have great difficulty, I think in, making an argument like Azman did – on the fly. So, my suggestion is if more like Azman will tell their stories, it will not only inspire the rest of us, but show us how those arguments should be made. I have no doubt that Haris himself will have several stories to tell. Let’s hear them bro. I would be happy to learn how to rebut responses like the ones given by Azman’s shopkeeper.
Penjuang Duit
December 3, 2012
Mat Romeo, tolong tanya ada kerja kosong lagi tak sebagai blogger trooper utk amno, tak kisah apa sampah fitnah you nak kita tulis asalkan ada duit besar kita segeng 6 org nak kerja…tolong contact saya bro
abdullah37
December 3, 2012
Mat Romeo, me too want to join you as a BN cybertrooper. Please recommend me to you boss. Please tell him that like you,I am prepared to write any nonsense or fabrications as long as I am paid. Since I am unemployable I will agree to any amount they would offer me and I don’t mind giving you my first pay check as commission for helping me to be a BN cybertrooper. Thanking you in anticipations.
Muhammad Azman
December 4, 2012
Dear Mat Romeo,
Despite your name, I believe you are a person of dignity who respect our fairer sex by not allowing your good looks to deceive them.
The elders will always say that if a child is naughty, do not worry, for surely when he grows up, he would most probably develop an angelic character.
Likewise, your name might deceive some into thinking that you must be a person of devilish perangai, but not me Mat Romeo. I am confident you are a person who has values in wanting to have a better tomorrow for all Malaysians despite receiving bountiful from our current rulers.
I believe all that you are saying is just to justify being in your masters’ payroll. When election day comes, I know for sure, just like our Kelantenese brothers who collect RM200 at Bukit Jalil and a free ride back home, WILL VOTE for PR when it matters most.
You are part of us. We will not leave you stranded alone upon victory, for PR is for all Malaysians, not just for it’s voters.
Enough. Change. ABU
shakuntala
December 4, 2012
Azman…..keep talking…. you seem to be a natural at winning friends. We all have excellent chances to do what you are doing.
Many thanks for setting an example….when you talk to people as you are doing, you are actually allowing people the chance to exercise their free will..they can change for the better..so keep talking,starting with small talk!!!
And more good luck.
Muhammad Azman
December 4, 2012
Thank you Shakuntala (for some reason, I still like your name). You must be a wonderful person as your name suggest.
I was about 4 years old, when television was introduced to our country. I was 15 when color tv was launched. In sixties and early seventies, patients were required to bring own bottles for liquid medicine dispensed at government hospitals. The memory of my late brother Ravi Das adjusting radio knobs to ensure clarity on Radio FM transmission is still vivid.
Malaysia today has come along way. Todays generation has taken most things for granted since parents placed more importance on their comfort by way of providing almost anything they wanted. The country has grown to great heights as well. You can’t deny where credit is due. Thank you Tun Dr. Mahathir.
But not all has been beautiful stories. Todays politician seem to have developed a perculiar characteristic which defies tolerance, value, honesty and they seem to have developed their very own God, Money that is.
This new religion of theirs need to slashed and burned without any sympathy by the society. I need not have to list all that has been robbed from us. It is a common knowledge.
So, together let us all pray to Almighty seeking his refugee in liberating our country from Barisan Nasional.
pinsysu
December 5, 2012
well the ocean is made of zillion droplets of water. if every conscientious Msian juz do his little part CHANGE will be with us. we tried to strike up conversation with kopitiam owners in JB & tell them it is for better future if they vote PR. the other day we found out our regular durian sellers in JB have not even registered to vote. we half reprimanded them for not doing their part & told them BN will use their votes to vote BN. will check with them tis Saturday & hopefully they hv register … ABU.