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He added that Sept 16 will mark a “clear and concrete movement towards a change in the Federal Government.”

At a Pakatan Rakyat gathering to commemorate the 45th Malaysia Day at the Kelana Jaya stadium here on Monday night, he urged his supporters to have faith.

PKR treasurer and Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, PKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang, and DAP secretary general and Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng were among those who attended the gathering.

Thousands of supporters had packed the stadium, shouting “Reformasi” and issuing challenges to the ruling Barisan government.

Anwar had previously announced that he had sufficient numbers of Barisan Nasional Members of Parliament who were going to cross over to the opposition alliance for him to form a new government on Tuesday, Sept 16.

But sodomy allegations, a hastily-arranged overseas trip by Barisan backbenchers and a crackdown using the Internal Security Act had threatened to put the brakes on the PKR adviser’s takeover plans.

Earlier, DAP’s Lim Kit Siang said that six months ago, the idea of taking over the government would have been unthinkable.

“But now the people believe ... it’s not when 916 (or Sept 16) will happen, but the fact that Pakatan can actually topple the government,” he said, adding that the ISA arrests of an online portal editor, an MP and a journalist had pipped things to the opposition alliance’s favour.

PAS secretary-general Kamaruddin Jaafar went so far as to say that the new “Pakatan federal government” will include Barisan members who have rejected their component parties.

The other leaders also spoke about the use of the ISA against civilians, with Selangor’s Khalid saying that the state government would work to release all detainees.

Penang’s Lim Guan Eng urged other Barisan leaders to follow the example of de facto Law Minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim and resign if they too objected to the use of the ISA.

He also applauded Zaid for being “the first Barisan leader to quit for his principles and idealism.”

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written by allangan2006, September 15, 2008 23:52:02

Changes have been rapidly aggravated since 8th March 2008, thanks to the influential Anwar who managed to spearhead the much-needed motivation among Malaysians.

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written by red1, September 16, 2008 00:01:13

I am not sure what shall happen tomorrow on 16th September (few mins away). I don't really care who is PM. All i care is that there shall be more truthful and just leaders taking charge for the sake of our generations to come. That they think of removing graft and inefffective policies and restore the confidence of the rakyat.

That the ISA and Printing Press be reformed to be more rakyat-oriented rather than colonialist-mentality. That the ruling govt be more articulate and eloquent in addressing rakyat concerns rather than hoodwinking with political statements.

We have done our part as rakyat that pays all the taxes. It is time those who receive them channel it decently back.

Redhuan D. Oon
PendAtang Dengan Izin

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written by ctchoolaw, September 16, 2008 00:10:21

As I write this Malaysia Day has started. Whether a Pakatan government is possible or not, we shall leave it to the wise men of Pakatan. But positive change has already happened since March 8. Despite some setbacks in the form of the ISA being used, Malaysians of all races are more united than ever before. Sure, there are pockets of rabid racists in every Malaysian community. But the vast and overwhelming majority of Malaysians want a peaceful transition of power. This is what DSAI has promised. This is what we want. http://www.ctchoolaw.********.com/

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written by temenggong, September 16, 2008 00:26:08

Redhuan Oon appears to have come some way. But we couldn't care less. Infact, we couldn't care less with anybody!

Tomorrow the change begins. By the end of October the new govt will be in place!

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written by SotPlug, September 16, 2008 00:38:10

The Star - 'Thousands of supporters had packed the stadium, shouting “Reformasi” and issuing challenges to the ruling Barisan government.'

Is it 'more than 25000' or just 'thousands'?

And what are the so called 'challenges issued'? Everyone there shouted their own challenge to the government?

Even the reformasi shout is not a challenge issued to the government. All those there already know the government (BN) can never reform. That's why we have Pakatan Rakyat.

Be careful with your reporting. You might be arrested under ISA.

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written by Namolos, September 16, 2008 01:28:07

Malaysia was indeed ''BORNED'' on the 16 th Sept 1963 and that made it 45 years old as a Country.

Lets celebrate it with at least 45 of you MP's coming forward to form a new Government....''Its time for a Change''....for a better future.

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written by Proud_2b_Malaysian, September 16, 2008 02:11:35

Won't be surprised if there are MPs from Umno, Sarawak and Sabah quitting from the BN. The atmosphere was electrifying and certainly worth being there to hear the speeches. They were consistent and more to come.

Tracking Sept 16 here http://proud2bmalaysian.******...tember-16/

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written by zonefinder, September 16, 2008 03:52:25

I'm glad nothing untoward happened during the rally. Syabas to reformasi and syabas to the Rakyat!!

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written by A MI, September 16, 2008 07:01:51

well done for gaining the people's confidence

I am not comfortable with the word "topple" as in toppling the government not that the thieving politicians don't serve to be toppled. You Pakatan are going to displace the current government

I would go with Pakatan Taking control of/ Conquering the Government. Go for it Pakatan and May Almighty guide all of you in Pakatan to run the country in an honest fashion. Ameen

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written by Tom n Jerry, September 16, 2008 07:11:22

At last the day conscientious Malaysians looking forward to,the formation of a new Federal; to take over from BN;Light at the end of the tunnel!

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written by Abajawi, September 16, 2008 07:55:05

DSAI, Sir! We know you have the numbers, but please also say that you have the letters! Yes, Datuk Seri--the letters written by the YBs who will be defectin, if tha's the correct word to describe their decision. We are dying to hear you say you also have the 30 or so letters, duly signed by the 30 YB's and whih you'll be presenting to the DYMM YDP Agung. Please, please say you have them--numbers and letters -- yes, the alpanumeric way of doing it!!! Best of wishes to our new PM!! Insya Allah.

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written by Abajawi, September 16, 2008 08:08:14

If 'topple' is not correct to describe the change in govt, how about 'demolition' -- as in using C4. This word should be familiar to those in control of C4, huh? Whatever word one uses, the end result would be the same--good governance replacing rotten mis-governance. We hope to see the demolition of arbitrary arrests of citizens without trial, end of corruption, end of cronyism, nepotism, and a host of other 'isms' --- and of course islam hadhari, the new deviant teaching, ignored by JAKIM. May Allah bless this nationof ours. Ameen!

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