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Tuesday, 20 January 2009 08:21
The convincing victory on Saturday by-election to the Pakatan Rakyat opposition alliance to wrest the parliamentary seat of Kuala Terengganu from the incumbent could well be the ‘renaissance of 916` for Anwar Ibrahim to manoeuvre his political one-upmanship to take over the government following the unsuccessful bid to do so on the16 Sept (916) last year.

The outcome of the by-election is of no surprise but it performed better than expected with a majority of 2631 votes to the opposition alliance partner PAS, it is seen as a catalyst to bring down the BN government in the shortest possible time before the next general election. Although the result is a far cry from the anti-Government landslides in the Permatang Pauh by-election in Sept/08, and the political tsunami in March/08 general election. It is irrefutably a humiliating loss to BN and a major blow to the PM in waiting Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak who failed to gain the confidence of the people and the credential he desperately needs to take over the reign in March when PM Abdullah Badawi steps down. The opposition win will not change the government but it is of grave concern to Najib that not only Anwar-led PR opposition alliance had made a significant inroad to the BN heartland, but the ripples of the aftermath of March/08 tsunami is not waning but waxing. The by-election outcome is an early warning system to the BN that there is a second wave of tsunami seen on the horizon, unstoppable, powerful and fast approaching bringing annihilation to the government either at the next general election or sooner.

 

BN’s desperate campaigns exploiting the hudud law and the onslaught on the perception of opposition alliance disunity on this issue has dramatically backfired. Even UMNO’s attack dog Ezam Nor has caught the tail between his legs by revealing an obsolete 10 years old confidential letter on Anwar. There were incidents of government vote-buying and coercion reported as campaigning intensified but had not turned the people away from voting for the opposition.

 

The by-election win for the opposition has added credence and acceptance to convince and to entice more BN MPs cross-over to the opposition because it showed the PR opposition alliance is united with cohesive efforts from both PKR and DAP putting all resources to help PAS to win this election. This is despite that there are disagreements and debates on issues but these are parts and parcels of a liberal democracy. The win has strengthened the opposition alliance as a united and credible alternative to form the government with Anwar as the next PM as the only hope to reform and to bring a new dawn to Malaysia.

The people has resoundingly rejected Badawi’s plan to step down in March and give an easy ride for Najib to take over the helm, Malaysians are disappointed with Badawi abandoned the ship amid the global financial crisis. The people are also doubtful of Najib with the many allegations of corruptions made against him and the mystery of Altantuya’s murder case hang over his head.

Anwar has been consistent, calm, steadfast and immutable in his message of hope to bring sweeping reforms to Malaysia by implementing the Malaysian Economic Agenda which embraced economic empowerment and social justice, a blueprint germinated from the book “The Asian Renaissance” he wrote more than 10 years ago. With the Malaysian Economic Agenda Anwar promised to bring a new era of just, progressive and long-term economic prosperity to Malaysia for all Malaysians regardless of race and religion; the right to an invaluable and equality of opportunity and treatment to all especially the poor and the needy.

 

The Pakatan Rakyat alliance must remain united, effective and strong, the sooner it forms the government with Anwar Ibrahim as the Prime Minister of Malaysia the better it speaks for all Malaysians; Anwar offers hope and optimism not fear and despair.

- Daniel Lim

 

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written by hamid, January 20, 2009 08:40:27
Malaysian need to know that while UMNO-BN Speaker Amin Guy Do NOT ALLOW "no Confidence Motion" to be debated, Pakatan cannot take a vote and take power. these are the rules of Democracy in Parliament.

The other option is to Show the Agong a Defiance in Parliament and those Katak Cross to Pakatan but that would be seen as Dragging the King into Politics.

Last Option is to Chaos Malaysia ala Thailand....Who is willing. This is to the Death People Power against Regim Kejam Ganas Police, Army, Rela, FRU from UMNO.

Meanwhile everyday the delay means UMNO-BN mopping up every cents they can get their hands on before they are Kicked out by Rakyat wanting a better Malaysia.

Now we are trying to build one Singapore when we could have 13 Singapore States across Malaysia. UMNO-BN must Die , Rot in Jail and Hell. Get Angry, Get Ready, Keep up the Boycott of UMNO-BN cronies, we NEED TO END Them NOW. People have the power when Parliament Don't. Rakyat adalah BOSS!!
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written by lokenpal, January 20, 2009 09:22:56
I don't think it’s a convincing victory but a well deserved one.

The opposition needs to understand the merits of 'BN’s desperate campaigns exploiting the hudud'. Do the Malays support it? Non Muslims are amazed at most PAS member’s ethical behavior in governance but also accept differing views on the HUDUD issue. Karpal Singh was ‘worried'...lol.

Is PKR-DAP-PAS coalition ‘talking’ on the so called sensitive issues of religion and state? I think a separation of State from Church/Mosque/Temple is sustainable government. Not a complete separation but a balance.

DSAI's work in putting more Malay opposition politicians in power is lacking. Is Karpal going to be ‘agreeable’ to umno member switching over? Guess it depends how corrupt this ex-umno/BN members are?

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written by Man In Black, January 20, 2009 10:27:59
UMNO/BARISAN Najis is in peril...Their days are numbered and they will be the running doggs of this country...DSAI is our only hope and we all must be optimistic that CHANGE WILL COME TO MALAYSIA!!!!!!!
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written by DreamLady, January 20, 2009 10:31:49
To my dear all, good prevails the evil. The law of average has caught up with the UMNO goons and they are beginning to reap what they have sowed. Serve them damn right!!!
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written by malgal, January 20, 2009 10:40:45
another david versus goliath, good sling shot pakatan rakyat against the money powered opponent.
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written by Democrats, January 20, 2009 11:09:37
No need for the MPs to jump to PR. Just ask them to pull out of the BN coalition and become independent. Start with Gerakans 2 MP, some Sabah UMNO MPs and Sarawak MPs like Billy Abit Joo,etc.... that BN loses its simple majority. Then the independents will work as fence sitter who will work on approving only constructive bills, and approved appropriate budgets....
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written by SocratesI, January 20, 2009 13:06:16

David's slingshot was accurate in KT and floored money-laden Goliath with one shot. However the missile used could have been harder and more concrete .

We need Pakatan Rakyat to take over the Govt. ASAP and we can use a 2-prong strategy here. For the the Malay MPs, they can switch to PR if they want, and for the non-Malay MPs, they can just become independent MPs, and as long as PR has more seats than the BN and the Independents support DSAI to be PM, then there can be no racial issue used by the Utterly Moronic Nazi Org/ Barisan Najis to destabilize Malaysia.

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