FEAR, SIEGE, MUDSLINGING, THREATS & THUGGERY

A long time ago in a "debate" in response to an article by RPK(when I used to actively comment on MalaysiaToday), a commenter had said that he would rather "swing from trees than allow leadership of anybody other than Malay/Muslims (meaning Umno, I suppose)- even if it were to promise progress or riches".

In the aftermath of 308, I had written about the possible sequence of events in Umno, likened to that of the stages of grief in death of a loved one - and if we look back at events, it appears that it is true. But I was wrong to think that they had gotten over it - it seems like they never got past "anger".....
It is this constant sense of paralyzing distrust, fear, siege-mentality, insecurity and helplessness which Umno has imposed by design upon the Malay psyche which has led to this- and it serves the agenda of plunder perpetrated by certain quarters. (I do not mean to imply that DAP makes it any easier for them either) It is these very sentiments which drive many to defend the shallow ideas which Umno propagates. As a result of this very paralyzing mindset, those who propose changes that are progressive, are viewed as adversaries and not partners in nation-building.
It is for this reason that parties who aren't in power are, more often than not, persecuted at their attempts for changes.

What is meant to be addressed in the following piece is the state of affairs with "Malay politics" and the mindset advocated by the warlords who today impede the progress of this rich & blessed land- and rendered it accursed.

These days, we hear a lot about the Najib administration attempting to change the political culture and attitudes of the Umno members - and facing much resistance. This was apparently the very same hurdle which the previous administration faced, rendering it impotent.
UMNO (as a whole) is resisting the change which even many of their members themselves advocate- and it isn't that they cannot, but that they fear (& do not understand) what is being told to be a "new political culture". This "new" thing which "Umno" fears is the loss of power to maintain the feudal culture of patronage which destroys the economy and the very soul of the nation.

As such, there are many so called "ultras" from the "right wing" of Umno who staunchly support the likes of Ibrahim Ali and Mahathir who advocate the "protectionism", racism and paralysis of the Malay mind - in the name of "Ketuanan Melayu". Anyone who tend to disagree with their ideas are perceived to be "enemies" who are consequently demonized as those seeking to "grab power" and emasculate/subjugate the "Malay". What these so-called, self-proclaimed "Malay nationalists" do not seem to care about is how they make fools of themselves in the eyes of those
who see through their rhetoric and infantile economic theories.

Since the rise of the internet as a force to be reckoned with in national politics, Umno has been forced to accept it -despite the fact that it still fails to grasp its nature. Gone are the days when they called dissenters/bloggers, unemployed housewives or "berok-berok". Instead, we have people like KJ attending forums addressing this "new media" many Umno guys opening Facebook accounts or starting to tweet.

It is all well and good for supporters and politicians of Umno to take on the onslaught of the "new" media. However, there is a problem with their approach, which to me is governed by fear and the siege-mentality - and it renders all their efforts at being "IT savvy", utterly meaningless.. They do not really "debate" issues- but rather, use the web to confront,
attack and/or belittle those who challenge their ideas. Any inquiry into the ideas that they advocate is perceived as an attack on the Malay leadership!! (Maybe they are very insecure and have "issues" with rejection, and hence lash out like a kid).
It is this very phenomenon that has led to the proliferation of the so-called NGOs which are so obviously sponsored by "certain parties" to defend their agenda of greed and corruption - disguised as "Malay Nationalism".

Rational debate is often virtually impossible, and what is often supposed to be a debate, descends into abuse and mudslinging- like as if they believe that it helps in "progress". It's often as if they get this weird sense of achievement in "winning" a mudslinging contest!!
Every so often, attempts to engage with Umno supporters end up in verbal abuse, vulgarities and threats of ISA/ arrest, or even personal bodily harm! (You could ask "Bongkerz" about his recent tete-a-tete with "Aizley", who is apparently an ex-RMC guy- and shamelessly issued threats!!) Let us also not forget the persistent threats another 513 by these guys ...... like the shamefull & cowardly bloodbath using "security personnel" (allegedly planned) was their "all-time high" achievement!!! It therefore shouldn't come as much of a surprise that some "security personnel" these days arrest even lawyers who are doing their job, using the (sorry excuse of laws called) ISA/Police Act/DDA etc to assert their power and intimidate citizens.

Things don't look very good for the future of Malaysia, should Umno encourage the thuggery which many so-called NGOs and their supporters advocate - even if KJ and his minions attends umpteen forums and tweet a thousand tweets, Mahathir blog a thousand entries or Rais Yatim advises against Facebook. Until and unless Umno can change their culture, attitude and approach towards nation building - them "embracing" the internet as a means of communication, education, or even propaganda is going to draw more ridicule locally- and consequently, worldwide.
They seem to have have lost the plot- nation-building isn't just about financial stability, but also freedom, rule of law, justice, a civilized culture and accountability. Somehow, these values didn't quite make it to the list in Mahathir's "Wawasan 2020". I'm not so certain what Najib means by his Malay first, Malaysian next conviction in his "1-Malaysia" campaign - but after
the Perak coup d'etat, I seriously doubt that these concepts figure there either...

Meanwhile, let's just have some kacang/roti canai and see how our VVIPs hang out & watch "Malaysia Boleh" Lotus F1 team does with our millions of tax ringgit at the Sepang Circuit ...... maybe we can all "get-off" on that at least.

ZUL NOORDIN‘S PARLIAMENTARY FALLACY

ZUL NOORDIN‘S PARLIAMENTARY FALLACY

The only question Noordin should answer today is why he waited so long to divulge information which might have been pertinent to the investigation. If they were factual links of a conspiracy why didn’t he reveal them sooner?

By P. Balasubramaniam

On March 24th, Member of Parliament Zulkifly Noordin claimed he had been instructed to implicate Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife Rosmah Mansor in the murder of the Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu. The mainstream media picked up on Noordin’s statement, using it in an attempt to paint Altantuya’s murder as part of a conspiracy to undermine Najib Razak’s position as the Deputy Prime Minister and future Prime Minister.

Whatever Noordin says should in no way distract Malaysians from the facts of this case and the pressing need to re-open the investigation into the murdered Mongolian woman.

Furthermore Noordin is foolish to think that he is somehow in a unique position to make such a daring allegation. The basic facts of this gruesome murder and conspiracy that are in the public domain already demonstrate a clear link between Najib Razak, his wife, the heinous crime and its subsequent cover-up. There was no need for him, of all people, to have been chosen as the revealer of all this ignominy. Nor is it reasonable that his services were needed to concoct a false link given how strong the actual links really are.

The only question Noordin should answer today is why he waited so long to divulge information which might have been pertinent to the investigation. If they were factual links of a conspiracy why didn’t he reveal them sooner? If these links could possibly have exonerated your client, Azilah, from the charge that he faced, are you not duty bound as his attorney to have pursued them to the fullest extent to save Azilah from the cruel fate that he now faces?

Before further confusion arises from Noordin’s grandstanding let me review the established facts of the case and reiterate my willingness to clarify these facts to the Malaysian authorities:

1. Musa Safri is Najib Razak’s aide-de-camp and a superior officer to Azilah and Sirul, who now face capital punishment for the murder of Altantuya.

2. Azilah and Sirul were Najib’s bodyguards at the time of the murder. Najib recently denied this fact once again in an interview in the Economist yet ***

3. Musa Safri ordered Azilah and Sirul to help Razak Baginda “solve the problem” with the Mongolian girl.

4. Sirul confessed to having been offered a sum of between RM50,000 to RM100,000 to eliminate Altantuya, or as Sirual described it, “selamatkan”.

5. Sirul, at the end of the trial, said in court… “I am just a black sheep that has to be sacrificed to protect unnamed people who have never been brought to court or questioned”.

6. Razak Baginda and Najib Tun Razak are close associates. Both were intrinsically involved in the purchase of Scorpene submarines and Sukhoi jets for the Malaysian armed forces.

7. Razak Baginda’s company, Perimekar Sdn. Bhd., received substantial commissions for these two deals.

8. Altantuya was Razak Baginda’s mistress at some point in time. Her services as a French and Russian translator were used by Razak Baginda in negotiations for the purchase military hardware.

9. Altantuya had alleged she was owed some commissions for her role in these deals.

10. Najib Tun Razak was the Defence Minister during the period these deals were taking place.

11. Altantuya had travelled to Kuala Lumpur in October 2006 to secure payment of her commissions from Razak Baginda, who had employed my services to keep her away from him.

12. I was called as a witness for the prosecution during the trial of Azilah, Sirul and Razak Baginda and gave evidence in court.

13. I also affirmed a statutory declaration in July 2008 in which, inter alia, further links were established in respect of the relationship between Najib Tun Razak and Altantuya.

14. I retracted this first SD within 18 hours by producing another one, and then went missing with my family immediately thereafter.

15. I have since revealed everything that happened since I released the first SD including evidence of threats, harassment and bribery orchestrated by influential people to ensure my silence.

16. I have identified a number of personalities involved in my removal from Malaysia after I released my first SD and have provided details of payments made to me by these personalities.

17. None of the personalities mentioned by me have denied their involvement in these matters.

18. A police report has been lodged based on my revelations but no police action has been taken to date.

19. A report has also been lodged with the MACC but no action has been taken to date despite my willingness to assist so long as reasonable precautions are taken to ensure my personal safety.

These are simply facts of the case which are known to everyone yet ignored by the courts, the Malaysian authorities and perhaps also YB Zulkifly Noordin. Furthermore in light of these very public facts and allegations key individuals linked to the crime and cover up have neither refuted nor denied the statements made against them:

1. That I myself had seen a message from Najib on Razak Baginda’s handphone, in the presence of a lawyer, which said…. “Seeing IGP at 11 am, everything will be OK…be cool”. This occurred on the morning of Razak Baginda’s arrest for allegedly abetting the murder of Altantuya Sharibu.

2. Raja Petra Kamarudin’s SD stating Rosmah was at the scene of Altantuya’s murder and detonation.

3. That Deepak and Dinesh Jayakishan were representing Rosmah and and/or Najib’s family in seeking to negotiate a ‘deal’ in order to entice me to retract my first SD.

4. That I was subjected to mental pressure by thinly veiled threats against my family, which were made personally by Datuk Nazim Tun Razak (Najib’s Razak’s brother) the day I released my first SD.

5. That Rosmah had invited me for breakfast after I retracted his first SD in order to thank me for doing so.

6. That Deepak organised the application for and securing of passports for my wife and children so that they could leave the country that very same day.

7. That Deepak or Dinesh had organised transportation for me and my family from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore in a van, and thence to Bangkok, Kathmandu, New Delhi and finally Chennai.

8. That Deepak Jayakishan made substantial payments to me to keep me away from Malaysia until Najib Razak became the Prime Minister.

9. My production of copies of various cheques for substantial sums drawn on the accounts of Deepak Jayakishan and Carpet Raya Sdn Bhd in support of my allegations that he had been paid off to leave the country.

10. My identification of the person who was in a blue Proton Saga the day Altantuya was abducted outside Razak Baginda’s house by Sirul and Azilah as one Nasar Safri, Najib’s right hand man.

In October 2009 I recorded an interview in the presence of my lawyer, Americk Sidhu Singh and two other prominent Malaysian attorneys explaining in detail what happened to me after July 3, 2008 when I publicized my first Statutory Declaration. The transcript of this lengthy interview is available online.

I then offered to give a complete statement to the MACC with only one stipulation – that my personal safety be guaranteed. Instead the MACC offered to conduct the interview within the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore, which is virtually identical to conducting the interview inside Bukit Aman itself. Knowing what I have endured for the past 18 months and that witnesses have recently been killed while in MACC custody, the MACC’s offer is foolish and reflects how unwilling they are to take my statement.

Given the interest Zulkifly Noordin has taken in the Altantuya murder mystery I would ask him to raise these important matters with Prime Minister Najib Razak when he sees him next.

How does Najib's NEM address This?

Najib/Umno/Perkasa have been spewing lots of rhetoric on "Malay" rights" & the economy, while conveniently avoiding the real issues that have squandered the nation's wealth (including that of the Malays' which Mahathir/Ibrahim Ali cry about).
The following is Bong's blog entry on the scandals that plague Malaysia.

Money?? BILLION$ ringgit in the drain.. | The Flaccid Mind

Malaysians are suffering not from the increase of oil price, but from the corruption, mismanagement and wastage by the government. We are paying a very high price for this, partly due to our ‘tidak apa’ attitude and indifference to the issues happening around us. For most Malaysians, ignorance is a bliss. They always have their ‘priorities’ and only when reality bites, they start to make noise.

Ever wonder why this country which is full or resources, geographically strategic, blessed with good weather, nice, smart, talented people and stability would end up like this? We have everything – petroleum, palm oil, rubber, timber, land, water, you name it… but yet we are poor ??

Looking at the list below, it looks like the BN government is more determined to help themselves rather than the citizens.

And this list below is hardly exhaustive as these are the ones uncovered so far – the tip of the ice-berg, if you will! What lies beneath could be much larger :-

1. The Bank Bumiputra twin scandals in the early 1980s saw US$1 billion (RM3.2 billion in 2008 ringgit) wasted;

2. The Maminco attempt to corner the world tin market in the 1980s is believed to have cost some US$500 million (RM1.6 billion);

3. Betting in foreign exchange futures cost Bank Negara Malaysia RM30 billion in the 1990s;

4. Perwaja Steel resulted in losses of US$800 million (RM2.56 billion). (Eric Chia was charged with corruption for allegedly steering US$20 million (RM64 million) to a Hong Kong-based company.);

5. Use of RM10 billion public funds in the Valuecap Sdn. Bhd. operation to shore up the stock market;

6. Banking scandal of RM700 million losses in Bank Islam;

7. The sale of M.V. Agusta by Proton for one Euro making a loss of €75.99 million (RM 348 million);

8. Wang Ehsan from oil royalty in Terengganu amounting to RM7.4 billion from 2004 – 2007;

9. For the past 10 years since the Philharmonic Orchestra was established, this orchestra has swallowed a total of RM500 million;

10. In Advisors Fees, Mahathir was paid RM180,000; Shahrizat Abdul Jalil (Women and Social Development Affairs) RM404,726; and Abdul Hamid Othman (Religious Affairs) RM549,675 per annum;

11. The government has spent a total of RM3.2 billion in teaching Maths and Science in English over the past five years. Out of the amount, the government paid a whopping RM2.21 billion for the purchase of information and computer technology (ICT) equipment of which the breakdown of costs is unknown;

12. The commission paid for the purchase of jets and submarines to two private companies, Perimeker Sdn Bhd and IMT Defence Sdn Bhd amounted to RM910 million;

13. RM300 million to compensate Gerbang Perdana for the RM1.1 billion “Crooked Scenic Half-Bridge”;

14. RM1.3 billion has been wasted building the white elephant Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) facilities on cancellation of the Malaysia-Singapore scenic bridge;

15. RM100 million spent on the Parliament building for renovations and to patch up leaks;

16. National Astronaut Programme – RM 40 million;

17. National Service Training Programme – yearly an estimate of RM 500 million;

18. Eye on Malaysia – RM30 million and another RM5.7 million of free tickets;

19. RM4.63 billion ’soft-loan’ to PKFZ;

20. RM2.4 million on indelible ink;

21. Samy announced in September 2006 that the government paid compensation amounting to RM38.5 billion to 20 highway companies. A RM380 million windfall for 9 toll concessionaires earned solely from the toll hikes in 2008 alone;

22. RM32 million timber export kickbacks involving companies connected to the Sarawak Chief Minister and his family; Bailouts –

23. Two bailouts of Malaysia Airline System at RM7.9 billion. At a time when MAS incurred losses every year, RM1.55 million was used to buy three paintings to decorate its chairman’s (Munir) office;

24. Putra transport system bailout which cost RM4.486 billion;

25. STAR – LRT bailout costing RM3.256 billion;

26. National Sewerage System bailout costing RM192.54 million;

27. Seremban – Port Dickson Highway bailout costing RM142 million;

28. Kuching Prison bailout costing RM135 million;

29. Kajian Makanan dan Gunaan Orang Islam bailout costing RM8.3 million;

30. Le Tour de Langkawi bailout costing RM3.5 Million ;

31. Wholesale distribution of tens of millions of shares in Bursa Malaysia under the guise of NEP to cronies, children and relatives of BN leaders and Ministers worth billions of ringgits;

32. APs scandal that has been going on year-after-year going back for more than three decades, involving a mind-boggling sum of tens of billions of ringgit;

33. Alienation of tens of thousands of hectares of commercial land and forestry concessions to children and relatives of BN leaders and Ministers worth tens of billions of ringgit;

34. Travel around Malaysia and see for yourself how many white elephants like majestic arches, roads paved with fanciful bricks, designer lamp posts, clock towers, Municipal Council buildings that look more like Istanas, extravagant places of worship, refurbishment of residences of VIPs, abandoned or under-utilized government sports complexes and buildings, etc! Combined they could easily amount to hundreds of billions of ringgit!

35. Since 1997, Petronas has handed out a staggering RM30 billion in natural gas subsidies to IPPs who were making huge profits. In addition, there was much wastage and forward trading of Petronas oil in the 1990s based on the low price of oil then. Since the accounts of Petronas are for the eyes of the Prime Minister only, we have absolutely no idea what the amount is.

Whatever amount it is, you can bet it is COLLOSSAL! In the Time Asia magazine issue on March 15 2004, a South East Asian economist at Morgan Stanley in Singapore, Daniel Lian, figures “that the country may have lost as much as U$$100 billion (RM320 billion) since the early 1980s to corruption.”
Mind you, this is only corruption and it does not include wastages and mismanagement which would increase the amount!

If the above list (which could have been money saved) is added to the nation’s coffers and together with Petronas’ profits; palm oil profits; and profits from rubber, tin, agriculture produce, aquaculture produce, electronic and hardware exports etc, for the past 5 decades, we can all agree on one thing – our country would be wealthier than Venezuela who has little resources except for oil. The petrol in Venezuela is RM0.16 per litre!
(Source: http://www.malaysiawaves.com/2008/06/summary-of-bns-wastages-that-rakyat.html)

So farked up!

ISA, DDA, Police Act - When You Are Nothing to "them" ....

ARTiculations

"We have, I fear, confused power with greatness." - Stewart Udall

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

The Utter Tyranny of Detention Without Trial - a very true and recent story

Most of you may have read that Azean Irdawaty's son, Benjy, was recently arrested for apparently in possession of 800grams of cocaine, and 140grams of methamphetamine. If true, that would make him a presumed trafficker under our law. The death sentence would be staring at his face.

However, they only charged him with being in possession of 0.24grams of metaphetamine. What happened to the 800 grams of cocaine? And 139.76 grams of metaphetamine which he supposedly have?

To top it up, today, the Star reported that the "powder" found was not cocaine after all!

After bail was granted, he was re-arrested under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985. This Act is the drug version of the ISA. It allows detention without trial.

In addition, Amer Hamzah, his lawyer, was manhandled by the police.

Lawyers are planning a protest walk tomorrow.

Read Benjy's story as told by his sister, Elza.

On March 11th, he was arrested at his apartment's parking lot in Segambut. Police brought him to an apartment he rented in Kepong, and after entering, claimed that in that residence, he possessed 800grams of cocaine, and 140grams of methamphetamine, and accused him of processing and trafficking, putting him under the risk of being charged under Section 39B, which carries the death penalty.

On March 12th he was remanded for 7 days. When my parents inquired if we can engage a lawyer, the Investigation Officer told us "No need".

On March 17th, after our family waited more than an hour, we were allowed to see him for the very first time, under supervision.

Again my mother asked if we should get him a lawyer, again the I.O advised against it, claiming "Lawyer tak boleh buat apa-apa sekarang. Buang duit je. (Lawyer can't do anything now. It's simply a waste of money)."

On March 18th, his remand was extended another 7 days. The magistrate inquired why there was no lawyer present for him, and whether he was made aware he had the right to a counsel of his choice. He replied "No." Therefore, he requested for one, and only nine hours later, did the I.O call to inform my mother, who promptly engaged Amer Hamzah Arshad. But the very next day, the police used their Executive authority under Section 28A that vetoed his right to a counsel. All requests made by our lawyer to visit him was denied.

Only after we complained to SUHAKAM, did the police allow Amer to visit him.

On the last day of his remand. After the investigations were concluded. For only 15 minutes.

On March 25th, he was brought to court, and charged under Section 12(2) for possession of 0.24grams of metaphetamin in his Segambut residence. Nothing the police claimed they found in the Kepong residence, the cocaine and shabu that was "already packaged to be distributed" or the so called "cocaine processing mini-lab" was brought to court.

Because there WAS none.

He was released on bail. A trial date was set. He was so close to being free, and seeing his 4 year old son again.

But as he was signing the papers of his release, the Plainclothes were outside waiting.

Not two steps after he came out of the bail department, without any explanation, they re-arrested him. Amer was restrained from protecting him, and only after Amer repeatedly asked them to show their I.D, did they do so. Still, no explanation was given to the family. We were merely told to go to the Headquarters and speak to Inspector Kang. The same guy who claimed my brother possessed the cocaine they NEVER found.

He never saw us, he was "in a meeting." He wasn't too occupied to give the press a statement, but was unavailable to see us.

We were told by the new I.O for this case, and the DSP (the guy who signed the papers denying my brother the right to a counsel) that they are detaining him for 60 days under the Special Preventive Measures Act (LPK), after which, they could further detain him for 2 years if found guilty.

Guilty according to THEM. For under this act, it is a detention without trial, like the Internal Security Act. Any information gathered from "witnesses" and "investigations" will never be disclosed to him or his lawyer, or the court. He will also not be able to defend himself against any allegations. Under this act, he will never have his day in court.

On March 25th, my brother, Ben, was denied his Constitutional rights.

For 2 weeks, our family went through hell. Sleepless nights, press waiting outside our door, Ben had asthma attacks after the police delayed themselves in acquiring the requested medication for 3 days, Mama, who is a cancer patient herself, suffered chest pains and lost her voice.

We felt it was all worth it, for we would be able to have him back.

But now, a new nightmare has begun.

Whether or not Ben is guilty, should not be for the Police to decide. If they HAD the evidence to strengthen their warrant for re-arrest, why was it not brought to court? Why is Ben not given a chance to defend himself? How can we ever know the authenticity of these so called witnesses and their statements? If there were ANY to begin with?

Under this act, I could simply be caught for any crimes of drug offences the police accuse me of, because they can claim they have enough information (even if they have absolutely nothing) and detain me. For 60 days, for 2 years, and even EXTEND it after.

Acts like this and the ISA are licenses for ARBITRARY arrest and detention. Anytime. Anywhere. Anybody.

My family and Amer will not back down. We will fight for Ben's right. We will speak up for all of those who were silenced before us, who will be silenced hereafter.

But we seek your help. In any way at all, help us fight this. Re-post this, write on your blogs, write to your local representative, to our newspapers, and together we shall use our voice, our art, our space, to stand up not just for Ben, but for all our rights.

Liberty is a Constitutional right. It's time to get it back.

I have said it many times and I will say it again. Detention without trial is inhuman, unjust and is an affront to civil society. It causes more damage than the damage which it is designed to avert.

And it breeds abuse. And laziness on the part of our authorities. Why bother to investigate when the so caled "bad guys" could be detained without trial?

The above story is but ONE of the thousands of untold stories about detention without trials.

It is but ONE of the agony, anguish and anger which is felt about this utterly uncivilised affront to fundamental liberties.

Do you all want this to happen to you or one of your family members?

Posted by art harun at 14:37

Comments on MT - "Malaysia Best Example In Handling Indigenous Peoples' Rights"

Malaysia Best Example In Handling Indigenous Peoples' Rights

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written by Angela Ooi, March 29, 2010 08:57:33

Does anyone sane, believe this crap dribble of Dr Marcus?? My friends and I sure don't.

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written by AlwaysFair, March 28, 2010 23:19:04

Is it true? I thought the NCR land was pillaged to make way for logging etc.What about Mamak's project I/C that gave preference to illegals?What about rape of Penans? They not orang asli? I don't believe this report because this is the first report I heard the natives were well taken care of?

Remember the 2000 strong orang asli demo at Putrajaya recently? I think this talk is mainly to refute the natives claims of being marginalised.

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written by NollanBD, March 28, 2010 16:51:58

I know Datuk Marcus is sincere in his effort to help the indegenious people to the extent that UPKO is supported by the non-Muslim Orang Asli communities in Perak which all this while has been ignored either by JHEOA or UMNO for the simple reason that these Orang Aslis are non Muslims.. Unfortunately being in a non-Muslim based BN component party with few seats, and limited financial resouces, there is nothing much Datuk Marcus can do but incorporate a praise in support to the Prime Minister everytime there a media coverage - keeping up true to the feudal politics of Barisan Nasional which he believes would be the best platform to position himself, in order to be effective in his objective to help the people. At least he hope so..

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written by Obadiyah, March 28, 2010 15:24:47

This is a Bumiputra !!!


She lives in Taman Negara. She is of the Jakun Tribe.
Her Village has NO electricity !!!
read more here:
http://www.tamannegara.org/conserve-general.htm

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written by rabbit, March 28, 2010 13:50:29

damned F**king liars!

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written by Bob, March 28, 2010 12:56:32

this pilipino must have been paid off big time plus investment opportunities in msia......

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written by datuk tanah, March 28, 2010 11:28:00

This joker is saying what the Najis like to hear. In actual fact many of their settlements do not have electricity, tap water and proper sanitation. The Orang Asli live a life no better than the poorest in Africa after more than fifty years on UMNO rule. Action speaks louder than words. Can somebody please post some images of Orang Asli settlements in Perak for all to see.

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written by jokersland, March 28, 2010 11:26:52

Another joker with a doctorate in front of his name. It's better still you told the audiences in the seminar that Malaysia in the best example for protecting the indigenious peoples rights in the world. You "care" the natives from Womb To Grave ? But as far as all the world know you " RAPE" them from Womb To Grave.

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written by temenggong, March 28, 2010 11:01:18

Is this a joke? Even the orang asli are hitting the streets and protesting!

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written by MAMR, March 28, 2010 09:41:57

What he didn"t say was Malaysia is also one of the best example Govt apart from Myanmar and Zimbabwe,which is VERYGOOD at putting away opposition by using its MIGHT.It is also verygood at deceiving quite a few of Rakyat and good at RIPPING rakyats money by means of corruptions and giving projects to their cronies.

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written by Old Man, March 28, 2010 09:30:58

Marcus Mojigoh, we do agree with you 100% that you and your buddies "CARE" for the Natives from Womb to Tomb!
Besides that, every year during the Harvest Featival, the young KDM young ladies were harvested from the rural areas and queued up for the V. I. Paedophiles to screw!
And the KDM communitites in the rural areas continue to rot while you and your buddies are laughing all the way to the BANKS!
No wonder the people in your urban areas call you and your buddies VACUUM CLEANERS!

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Umno, how can you continuously accuse Anwar of having unnatural sex when the leader of your component party has done the same thing?' Narrow wins for Soi Lek, Liow Lim Chong Leong: How long will this marriage of convenience last? I already see the two brothers - Ong Ka Ting and Ong Ka Chuan - sharpening their knives for Brutus' (Liow) second attack. And Wanita chief Chew Mei Fun said she'll quit if Chua Soi Lek wins, how now? Geronimo: I am glad, so very glad that Chua Soi Lek won the presidency. So Umno, remember the saying 'Those who stay in glass houses should not throw stones'? How can you continuously accuse Anwar of having unnatural sex when the leader of your component party has done the same thing? If Prime Minister Najib Razak accommodates a person tainted with adulterous and unnatural sex behaviour (though not sodomy), then it goes to show that the case against Anwar is nothing more than a political persecution. Gk: If the majority of MCA members want it that way, who can say no? Let them be, and the results confirmed what type of people MCA members are. I am not at all interested in what they are. To me, they are only relevant to Umno, not to the rakyat. This also confirmed MCA can neither be reformed or changed, just like its big brother. Multi racial: MCA has decided loud and clear. The delegates have voted against reform and for low moral values. Now it is time for Malaysians to take MCA out of politics for good. We shall vote every MCA candidate out in the next election. Aramsa: The MCA delegates who voted surely are the ones who determine whether MCA is or is not out of the wood. By electing CSL (Chua Soi Lek) as president, they at the same time rejected Kong Chor Ha, supposedly CSL's running mate. By putting LTL (Liow Tiong Lai) as CSL's deputy the MCA is in for another few years, if not months, of back stabbing. Is this what the MCA delegates want? I guess it is, because then the MCA will continue to have Team A and Team B pitting against each other. Perhaps, the delegates do not want absolute control by the top leadership as absolute power may corrupt absolutely. Now, the writer is saying Najib will be in a dilemma whether or not the new MCA boss should be included in the cabinet. Well, This is the least of the problem. The PM himself is tainted with all sorts of scandals and he remains PM, therefore why not CSL. In other words, you ain't see nothing yet. Disgusted: MCA has lost all credibility. Like Umno, both its top leaders are very tainted when compared to Anwar Ibrahim and the obvious choice of the rakyat will be Pakatan and Anwar. We'll see in the Hulu Selangor by-elections what the result will be. The rakyat will deliver the verdict. Kgen: The election of Chua as MCA president against the wishes of the Chinese community confirms how out of sync the party is with the community. Bad for MCA, good for Pakatan. One hand cover the sky: Well, it's time to say goodbye to the PKFZ (Port Klang Free Zone) scandal. It will be buried forever, no more witch hunting and those big fishes will no longer have to live in fear again. Wira: This is the worst possible result for MCA and the best for Pakatan. Chua's moral values will once again be under scrutiny. The MCA delegates completely ignored the popular opinion of the rakyat and the party will certainly pay a price for that. Long arm: With the exception of those standing for elections and their backers, everyone else is a loser, and yet you have losers voted in as winners. What a scenario, only to be found in gutter politics BN-style, made in Malaysia. POHLIS: What an opportune period for Chew Mei Fun to make life hell for the 'porno star'. All of Malaysia, half of MCA and probably the rest of the world will have a gala time ridiculing Chua, MCA and BN. MCA delegates finally pressed the self destruct button. Harry Koay: I suggest Tee Keat should follow the foot steps of former MCA vice-president Chua Jui Meng and join PKR for the sake of coming out from the shackles of BN. The non-voting delegates will definitely vote you in as PKR MP should you stand for the 13th general elections. Your loss this time around could be a blessing in disguise. Good luck to the new captain and crew of the imminent sinking ship. Cala: Now that they are exposed, MCA deputy president Liow Tiong Lai and his faction is no longer a third force. They are a new force to be reckoned with. They are the second force, capable of contending for leadership in the next election. Gem: Get ready for Chua versus Liow.

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Yeah, baby - We have a "sex offender" at the helm!!

Chua is president, Liow No 2

By FMT staff

UPDATED AT 9.44PM KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Chua Soi Lek has been elected as the new MCA president while Liow Tiong Lai is the new deputy.

Chua, the former deputy, garnered 901 votes while Ong Ka Ting received 833. Incumbent party president Ong Tee Keat managed to get 578 votes.

In the fight for the deputy president's post, Liow defeated Kong Cho Ha by receiving 1,171 votes compared with the latter's 1,106.

The four new vice-presidents are Dr Ng Yen Yen (1,528 votes), Donald Lim Siang Chai (1,469), Chor Chee Heung (1,202) and Gan Ping Sieu (1,202).

Immediately after the results were announced, both Chua and Liow - from opposing camps - said that they will work together for the party and thanked Tee Keat his services.
~Chua is president, Liow No 2