Good people of Subang Jaya, you were simply awesome!
Tony reckons the numbers were around 3,500.
You judge for yourselves.
Three young hopeful candidates were present to address the crowd.
Hannah, Nurul Izzah and Gwo Burne.
On hand to lend support to Hannah’s campaign was Tony Pua and her father-in-law, Encik Muniandy.
And me.
I must confess that when the thousands of you echoed ‘Saya anak Bangsa Malaysia’ my hair stood on ends.
People, this really is my message to you for this elections.
Let us, all anak Bangsa Malaysia, come together, exercise the full power that is with us, take back our country from self-serving politicians, bring an end to race-based politics that is UMNO and BN’s trump card to try and divide us and let us restore justice and equality for all Malaysians.
Let us not be overcome by fear instigated by the fear-mongering mainstream media.
Let us not give in or fall prey to the BN rhetoric that a vote for Barisan Rakyat will bring on economic instability. We know full well who have been raping us blind.
Let our vote this time round be to lend a hand to so many Malaysians who have been for so long marginalised by a corrupt government.
Let us vote for change.
Let us place our faith in these young brave Malaysians who have come forward to offer to help us take our country back.
Hidup Rakyat!
Hidup Barisan Rakyat!
The People's Parliament 
Bendrix
March 2, 2008
Well, how did the candidate for Kelana Jaya do..? I am curious….
Bendrix,
Will share my thoughts in aforthcoming post
GHT
March 2, 2008
The last night ceramah at USJ indicates the wind of change for the good of Malaysia has finally come. I say give the younger generation in Nurul Izzah, Hannah and Gwo Burne a chance to serve the country.
My 2 brothers, sister in laws and friends in Pantai Dalam will definitely vote for Nurul Izzah and for myself I will be voting for Gwo Burne and Hannah in Subang Jaya.
malayamuda
March 2, 2008
3,500 ? Looks more like 10,000 to me
I thought so too, but I’m quite useless at hazarding numbers accurately, especially when the crowd is so large!
Rao Murugesh
March 2, 2008
I was there for the second Barisan Rakyat Ceramah, i have got the feeling the wind of change have been getting stronger. I also noted Haris saying its true on the ground we don’t have a racial issue its our leaders who are playing the cards, the rakyat have work and learn to live in peace together no thanks to the BN. Rakyat ARE ready for a leadership change and change in the way we run the country.
I urge the my fellow ANAK BANGSA MALAYSIA let us vote to those who uphold the national unity (not only in words but in action), Hannah took a bold step forward and I would dare her to dream to be the first WOMEN Prime Minister (as she is not chinese,indian or malay) but a true bangsa malaysia
Haris its true we are all born on this SOIL so we have every right to fight for our country, 8th March might be the begining of a long process of new independents from Barisan Dah! lapuk 🙂
HIDUP BANGSA MALAYSIA
J Khoo
March 2, 2008
Sdr Haris and fellow residents of Subang Jaya,
It has been years that I have harboured a lot of frustration against the way BN has governed the country, espcially UMNO and the fact that MCA, Gerakan and MIC and other component parties, do not even dare to raise a hand to object to their political master, UMNO for important issues such as equality for all Malaysians!
I have always yearned for the day when I can talk to all my fellow Malaysians on equal ground. I have been disappointed again and again. The last election, Pak Lah gave us a glimmer of hope when he promised to tackle some of the issues close to our hearts – alas, that failed to happen. In fact, it has gotten worse!
Look at son-in-law, Khairy taking to the streets when a US official came-a-calling, without actions taken against him or his side kicks. If it had been a BERSIH rally or some other peaceful rallies, they would have been peppered with laced chemicals, thrown into the jail, etc. Sheer double standard!
Look at the arrogance of the keris wielding Hishamuddin. No one from MCA or MIC spoke out against that ‘symbolic’ act which frankly was extremely offensive and a step backward in national unity!
Sending a man to space on an expensive “Russian Taxi” and making mockery experiments – such sheer waste of public money! And there is going to be chapter Two. The good news is, we will get another chance to pay for it! Compliments to Pak Lah! Such stupidity and waste of our hard earned money from the tax payers – YOU and ME!
Our parliament have been manned by mostly corrupt MPs who does not display a high level of intelligence and integrity. I have listened to some of their oratory in the parliament. The less than acceptable insults – “bocor”, etc… speaks volumes of the representation of the rakyat! Some of them have been retained to contest again and if they win, status quo at parliament. Such low mentality! Sad!
And the poor standard of English shown, e.g., by our Information Minister in an interview with a foreign press – total embarassment!
Where are the efforts from BN and UMNO for national unity???? They continue to spin stories to suit their agenda. Divide and rule… But we the Rakyat, know better!
If allowed to continue to go down this path, Malaysia is definitely going to the dogs!
Last night I attended the DAP – USJ 12 rally together with a few thousand fellow residents of Subang Jaya. My hope for Malaysia has once again been rekindled. Not that we will achieve change overnight – hardly the case in reality.
But the fact that, these brave young Malaysians like Loh, Tony and Hannah are standing up for what I have believed in for years (but did not much about it), made me realised how little I have done to change things.
It was also the first time, I heard all of you speak. I can only wholeheartedly agree with all of you. I believe I am not the only one, looking at the large crowd that turned up last night.
This despite the fact that we did not see posters highlighting the event, etc. And yet the turnout was huge! Subang Jaya folks are well known for being IT savvy so not printing accurate and one-sided information in the mainstream media does not stop us from knowing the truth and what is actually going on.
Hardly the case the for BN’s ceremah at USJ 11 which was held almost the same time. Only a small crowd of 200 people or so, despite the many posters, flyers in post boxes, etc … pathetic! I guess the Subang folks have had enough listening to their crap such as “…my hands are tied you know…”! We dot not want MPs whose hands are easily tied! Oh by the way, you can still use your mouth to speak you know!
I guess folks like us in Subang Jaya are all dying for change and if these brave young folks dare to step forward and offer to challenge the main stream on our behalf, we owe it to them to give them our votes and the opportunity to do just that.
People in Subang, let us lead the way and show the rest of the country that we are people of high intellect, of political maturity and that on behalf of the country, we demand for change. We need to send BN a strong message.
We want equality for all. We want corrupt officials to be removed and investigated. (By the way, we want another ACA to investigate our current ACA!). We want to vote for our counselors rather than them being appointed. We want a fair and just judiaciary system, independant of the executive. We want national unity at all levels and poverty tackled. We want to be heard. And we should be able to do all these without fear.
And we can achieve that. Easy. DO NOT vote for BN!
JK
Birdseye
March 2, 2008
The ground swell for change in P104 – Kelana Jaya and N31 – DUN Subang Jaya (encompassing Subang Jaya, USJ and Seri Setia ) is gathering strong momentum. This is so evident from the USJ12 ceramah last night.
I arrived very late into the event and just about caught the last few bits of Haris’ speech. But the numbers! Oh the numbers! I think the crowd was at least 3X the SS18 crowd and showing vociferous support for the Opposition parties. People were still arriving at 11:00 PM.
Let’s look at Kelana Jaya’s 2008 racial composition from the site Undi Info (http://www.undi.info/state/sl.html) with the corresponding 2004 data in parentheses:
Malay: 41.9% (42.10%)
Chinese: 38.7% (37.50%)
Indian: 17.9% (19.40%)
Others: 1.5% (1.00%)
The change in racial composition is statistically insignificant for the election this year.
The voter turnout in 2004 was 50,121 out of 72,518 (69%). Of those who voted, 71% went for BN (Loh Seng Kok). This was not surprising when you have the majority of Chinese and Indians voting for BN.
The Malay vote was surprising.
PKR’s Syed Shahir polled 14,275 votes (29% of total votes cast) but this represented 68% of Malay votes cast, assuming the turnout composition to be more or less even with the racial composition. If the number of Malays who bother to vote that day in 2004 was below the average turnout, the Malay support for the PKR man would be even better. Even if every eligible Malay voter had showed up that day, PKR would still have obtained about 50% of that group’s votes.
It would thus appear Malay voters in Kelana Jaya would rather vote for a Malay opposition candidate than for the BN if the coalition did not put forward a Malay candidate.
Therefore I am surprised PKR is not fielding a Malay candidate in Kelana Jaya this time because the expectation of a repeat of the pattern in 2008 is not unreasonable given that the BN is offering a Chinese candidate. This, combined with the strong anti-MCA sentiment amongst the Chinese voters, as seen in these Subang Jaya/USJ ceramahs, would surely force Lee Hwa Beng into premature and much deserved retirement.
It will be interesting to see how Malay voters will behave this time when there is no Malay to vote for. Will Malays back the BN this time around and thus send the Lee Hwa Beng haters in desperate search for psychiatric help?
Perhaps the tide is turning so strongly that a simple reversal of the voting pattern of Chinese and Indians will sweep the opposition candidates to power, whether it is Loh Gwo Burne or A N Donkey
winson lee
March 2, 2008
Yes, we shall called ourselves ‘bangsa malaysia’ and change the corrupt government of the day. 8th march is the day – so lets be united and change it!!!
ps.nathan
March 2, 2008
Hello Haris, You went to Subang Jaya without making a stop over at Damansara Utama?…how come you deserted us?…we need the rock star Haris to make his appearance here too, to push for CHANGE!
Cikgu,
Could never desert my favourite group.
Am speaking in PJU on Tuesday, 4th March.
Mosesfoo
March 2, 2008
Hidup Rakyat Malaysia! Hidup Malaysia!
Wy
March 2, 2008
hi encik haris. good to see u during the ceramah in damansara jaya. here is some interesting video. perhaps, some entertainment after whole day of ceramah.
leech
March 2, 2008
Haris,
You speech yesterday was awesome. It’s great to have you there talking to people. My salute to you.
richardpoon
March 2, 2008
that’s what we need in malaysian politics…fresh young faces with fresh ideas…lets boot those tired old moneyed face politicians out and make this a better place for all malaysians!
Samuel Goh Kim Eng
March 2, 2008
There’s a new awakening
With a new awareness
Time for a new beginning
Chance for a new correctness
(C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng – 020308
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
http://msi.Rocky101.com
Sun. 2nd March 2008.
David Yong
March 2, 2008
Its simply awesome.You have my support.
Mydeen Aboo Backer
March 2, 2008
SiPM party members Dek Mat, Mat Merah, Tatak Sombong and Mydeen Aboo Backer did turun to the USJ12 padang yesterday. While Ms Hannah’s speech was heartfelt, she didnt actually tell us how she was going to be the solution. Malaysians need change and a workable solution, not promises and rhetoric.
What disappointed us was seeing you and other People’s Parliament folk far away from the main crowd and nearer the playground in your own elite, private cluster. The support in heart surely wasnt felt for Ms Hannah and the DAP.
Finally, making a reference to Pak Lah’s remarriage was a low blow, and to use standard DAP terminology, signals political bankruptcy.
Dont’ recall anyone referring to Pak Lah’s remarriage.
I think Hannah & DAP know the depth of my support.
Zulkifli Noordin
March 2, 2008
Latest
The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH) has issued a public statement calling on the voters of the Kulim Bandar Baharu (P.18) parliamentary constituency in Kedah not to support BN candidate Abdul Aziz Sheikh Fadzir
http://zul4kulim.blogspot.com/2008/03/first-umno-extremist-named-by-chinese.html
Product of the System
March 2, 2008
Imressive. Truly impressive.
Maybe (Peninsular) Malaysia can be saved after all.
Not the same situation in Sabah though…
Too much BN monopoly.
http://unwantedcitizen.blogspot.com/2008/03/no-winds-of-change-in-land-beneath_02.html
Twotablet
March 2, 2008
Dear all, lets not get too carry away with the campaign high. It is just that, a high. The main focus is still to get Malaysians to look at the big picture and to consider the aspiration of the rakyat as voiced out in the People’s Declaration, go to vote for a change, for a better Malaysia. Only when the last vote is counted and declared can we consider anything else.
BN has everything at its disposal, even the foreign press reports which are very insidious and mischevious. MT has a sampling of those reports.
Haris and the People’s Parliament case for a better and equitable Malaysia is very much appreciated and commended and need great support and publicity.
Vote4Change.
Timmy Say
March 2, 2008
Hi Haris,
I was there last nite. I must say you saved the day for the speaker in Subang last night. Besides Hannah and Tony, the rest all speakers without substance. But you hit all the right notes, and I hope all opposition speakers will take note about your bangsa Malaysia and hit the mass public with intellectual speeches to awaken them.
A vote for BN — Pak Lah will say we support HIM which we are note. So there’s no other choice, I don’t want to be seen supporting a useless PM, so I have to go with opposition. I don’t want to see after 8th march, Pak Lah said, “The people has shown great support for me to continue as PM!” “They still support us after we raised so many things because they understand what we are doing.” “They have confident in me.” (in summary I can do what I want for the next 5 years.
To force Pak Lah resigns, and BN to have a new leader, we must vote opposition this TIME, there’s the only we can kill Pak Lah’s career from outside. WAKE UP PEOPLE!
bayi
March 2, 2008
Bangsa Malaysia it is! Way to go!
Reniv
March 2, 2008
The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH) has issued a public statement calling on the voters of the Kulim Bandar Baharu (P.18) parliamentary constituency in Kedah not to support BN candidate Abdul Aziz Sheikh Fadzir for the latter ‘s role as a leader of an Umno Youth mob that threatened to raze the building of the Hall to the ground and also for screaming anti-Chinese slogans in 2000. Contesting against Abdul Aziz Sheikh Fadzir is PKR’s Zulkifli Noordin…Casey’s posting
WOULD YOU ALL GIVE ZUL SOME HELP? RID THE BN”S RACIST DOG FROM KULIM.
Thank Reniv…we need yr support.
Please call me Zul Nordin:0133998718,Lim Soo Nee 0175968899 or Hj Ismail (019 4255929) as our campaign manager at P18
yh
March 2, 2008
timmy
its just not badawi. after badawi, the choice is not too savoury either. someone who raised his keris and threaten to soak it with blood if you remember. someone who is tainted with allegations of corruption in arms purchase.
timmy, its the system and not the person. malaysians must wake up to the fact that, as in the words of haris, reclaim back their country from these corrupts. malaysians must stand up for equality, for justice and for fairness. and in the words of mahatir, although really ironic, umno is too corrupt within and changes can only come from outside. for whatever wrongs mahatir has committed during his administration, for this lets work together to effect a positive change by voting out BN.
Sharing
March 2, 2008
A Practical Mission for Subang Jaya Candidates & Voters!!
——————————————————-
1. Will the Candidate has the guts to clear out the sky of the Long misery and “Loss” of Subang Ria Park – Our Town Park?
2. Will the “loss” 58.3ha of Reserved Public Land for US be traced and recovered?
3. Will the hank-panky S J Structural Plan be revised and corrected?
4. Will the “loss” of Residents Club and Green space of Wangsa Baiduri be tackled?
SHOULD MALAYSIANS OR RATHER SUBANG JAYANS REMAIN AS SHORT-MEMORY AS MANY MANY YEARS IN THE PAST?
IF INSISTENCE TO FIGHT FOR FAIRNESS OF “HOME” CANNOT BE CONDUCTED AND INSISTED, WHAT CAN ONE EXPECTS FOR THE CHANGE OF COUNTRY AT LARGE??
SUBANG JAYANS, DON’T FORGET TO VOTE OUT BN TO HOPE THE GRIEVANCE OF SUBANG TO BE REVEALED after almost 30years!
Kelena Jaya folks, learn it well what Lee Hwa Beng had done in MPPJ and MPSJ!
Vote him out and give him NO CHANCE OF MANIPULATION not only in Kelena Jaya but also in Parliament!!
leech
March 2, 2008
Timmy
YB Sdr Teng Chang Kim also gave a good speech, beside Tony, Haris and Hannah.
Free Malaysia
March 2, 2008
Saya anak bangsa Malaysia dan saya menyokong Barisan Rakyat.
Lets take Malaysia back on 8/3.
aiyomanaboleh
March 2, 2008
Haris,
I am from Kajang. I think you should put up an itinerary of your speaking schedules to enable us out of towners to join in the mood.
aiyomanaboleh,
Am supposed to speak at Taman Desa tomorrow at 9pm. After that may be off to speak in Klang.
Tuesday, am slated to speak for Tony Pua somewhere in PJ. However, this may be changed in which event I will be off to Penang.
Wednesday, am scheduled to speak in PJ Selatan for Edward Lee. Might also speak later somewhere in Kelana Jaya.
smchan
March 2, 2008
no, haris….YOU were awesome. saw your speech when i came across Tony Pua’s blog. in fact, i was blown away by your speech in PJU. totally awesome !!!
smchan,
Humbled
alhbs
March 2, 2008
Hi Haris,
I was the USJ 12 and you have hit the right tone and direction.
Your speech was enlightment for the PEOPLE.
“””WAKE UP – WE NEED A CHANGE”””
We have the BARISAN HARAPAN RAKYAT.
“The People’s Voice & The People’s Declaration”
I personally belief we are ready for ANAK BANGSA MALAYSIA.
lorina
March 2, 2008
hi, where can we get the updated ‘ceramah’ schedule for the BR candidates? so far, attended none coz’ not aware of the schedule. any chances of having one in puchong?
hedonese
March 2, 2008
Thank you for the inspiring and refreshing message of hope last Sat! I was at the back, and felt that 80% of the messages were basically ‘hantaming’ BN while little was said on what we are *for*
Your message abt the rakyat taking responsibility is the way for the future… Kami semua anak bangsa malaysia!
myop101
March 3, 2008
Hi Haris,
Sadly I was at another ceramah in Damansara Uptown (DAP’s). It was a small crowd, perhaps 200-300. I was very worried about what is happening to democracy in M’sia. This entry really helps to boost my morale. I know I am not alone in seeking change…:)
On a side note, if anyone is still not convinced why we need to deny BN the right to govern and break the illusion that only they can govern, please read my the following:
http://myop101.blogspot.com/2008/03/monopoly-politics-why-pkfz-gerbang.html
It is long but I hope it drives home the point how BN follies lead to higher prices you and me have to fork out for our daily necessities!
Ananth
March 3, 2008
Hello people,
there is a breaking news. Tun mahatir admits framing DSAI.
view the blog below
http://pikyen.blogspot.com/2008/03/mahathir-admits-to-framing-anwar.html
Jarod
March 3, 2008
lorina, check teresa kok blog page. She have listed down the date. Would love if u can join in the crowd at USJ. Come and feel the wave of wind! Else, come over to PJU and get hold of it. Better still, come on monday March 3, at USJ 12,9pm-12am…
Date : Monday 3rd March 2008
Time : 9 p.m – 11 p.m.
Main speakers : Lim Kit Siang, Jeff Ooi, Gobind Singh Deo, Hannah Yeoh & Others
Location : USJ 12/2 , 12/2F, 12/2E Padang
http://edwardling.blogspot.com/ (map is available there!)
Once in a life time! come n JOIN!
Mr.Haris, will u be joining us at USJ tml?
Take k
Jarod,
I’m speaking at Taman Desa tomorrow. Possibly also Klang
Subang Si Lai
March 3, 2008
Hi Mr Harris.
You were awesome. I got back the “Penang Feel” again. Thanks to your inspiring speech. I attended Mr Lim Kit Siang’s ceramah more than 20 years ago in Penang and until today his speech is still ringing in my hears.
I certainly look forward to hear his speech again come tomorrow at USJ 12.
yorgyb
March 3, 2008
Yahooooooooooooooooo!!!
garfield city
March 3, 2008
FINALLY THE TRUTH PREVAILS THAT DS ANWAR WAS FRAMED AND SENT TO JAIL. I have commented around the blogs that it is written in the Stars and the Moon that GOD has finally answered the prayers of all Malaysians on this day Feb 13 ( 213 ) and gave birth to Peolple’s Power and BARISAN RAKYAT IS NOW BORN. May 13 ( 513 ) is the devil, like a bullet and to stop a bullet we use sandbags to stop it, by saving costs ( Peolple’s Power ) and rejecting violence. So a new, positve and promising ERA is born in the form of 213 to nullify 513. May 13 is history and will forever be buried in the sands of Feb 13. NOW 213 rules,GOD is willing. DR. M HAS FINALLY SPOKEN THE TRUTH, IN TURN GOD WILL BLESS him.
garfield,
Truthfully, I think Dr M was merely faring us with his usual sarcasm. I do not read what he said in the video clip going around as an admission
mekkelate
March 3, 2008
Simply: WWOWW!!
smchan
March 3, 2008
sdr Haris, i reside in Cheras. i will come & listen to your speech in Tmn Desa tonite.
i’ve always voted for DAP b’cos i share the same sentiments as yours. i do not agree the way this country is being governed. i love this country too much to see it being destroyed by corrupt leaders.
smchan,
Please come up and say hello
Sharing
March 3, 2008
Haris,
Can you start the Topic of your “Schedule of Ceramah” under “Pages” for easy reference?
Done
BigMacky
March 3, 2008
I must say. I’ve never been interested in Politics. But its time I do my duties for our country. I will make it a point to drive all the way back to Ipoh to cast my vote this weekend. It’s my first time. I think this is the right time. ‘Saya anak Bangsa Malaysia’
Sharing
March 3, 2008
Ananth,
MHT framing Anwar is an “Open Secret”!
This is not his character to confess.
To give Anwar more sympathy but not credit to be ahead?
Prefer Najib over ABB but turning to Anwar when he see NO hope?
Why he is indicating Anwar and not others showing more transparency and hard work on practical direction to go?
Anwar had not exposed the Roots of the loopholes of MHT during which he was Minister of Finance and been part of such scandals!!
(see the post of Birdseye in https://harismibrahim.wordpress.com/2008/03/03/kelana-jaya-aca-is-civil-society%e2%80%99s-election-issue/#comment-10353)
Will Anwar dig into these loopholes to reveal what have been siphoned and be back to the States?
He has promised 100billion of Foreign Investment in his Manifesto of PKR!
See my comment in
http://malaysiavotes.com/wp/2008/03/01/promises-promises/
rojak
March 3, 2008
Hidup Barisan Harapan Rakyat…Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia.. Awesome!! Will be at USJ12 again tonite to show support. Passed by USJ11/3 yesterday when Lee Hwa Beng was having his Meet the Community (with food and refreshments too) and there were only a handful of people..