Don't be fooled the second time!

Malaysiakini has reported that Pakatan Rakyat believes that the police report made against Anwar Ibrahim is nothing more than a second political conspiracy just like in 1998, to finish off his political career.

I am simply amazed at the sheer desperation that anyone would do to smear the name of Anwar in the height of his political comeback in the aftermath of the March 8 political Tsunami. Which person would say that it is up to the police to investigate the serious allegation made against Anwar? Of course, I won't answer that question, because it's obvious that there are higher ups who would orchestrate such a move at such a time as now, because of Anwar's possibility of contesting in a by-election and thereby forming the new Federal Govt later on. These people are so desperate that they can't think of something more credible and believable. How would you expect a 61 year old man with a bad back holding a young punk who is 23 years old and is fit as a fiddle? It's unbelievable!

Certainly, the credibility of the BN govt has been tarnished in the eyes of the world. I managed to catch CNN this evening and was not surprised that CNN was not able to contact the govt for comment, but were able to contact Anwar and interviewed him over the phone. With much conviction in his voice, he charged that he was a victim of a second conspiracy against him, because of an agent being planted by the BN in PKR.

The process of nation building is interrupted by this shameful event of a political conspiracy to preempt the threat posed by Anwar in capturing the Federal Govt in crossovers. Calls for the police to be fair in its investigation can be a hollow one, what with the memory of Anwar's black eye in 1998 given by the IGP himself. My gut instinct is that I just don't trust the police. They are quick in investigating the opposition but slow in investigating the rich and powerful with connections to the BN.

The demand by Anwar to guarantee the security of him and his family is a reasonable one considering what he has gone through before in 1998. It's total rubbish and irresponsible for anyone to suggest that he should be brave enough and not hide in the embassy for fear of his safety.

My only prayer is that he will be safe. We need to save this country from tyranny and corruption. A sleeping PM with no concern for the poor rakyat by drastically increasing fuel prices overnight is not fit to be the Prime Minister. A PM who detains Hindraf lawyers without being charged in Court is a coward. A PM who shakes hand with the Chief Minister of Penang and assures that mega projects will not be affected is a snake, when he decided to scrap the monorail and PORR projects in the 9th Malaysia Plan review. Whether or not it's a blessing in disguise is not the issue. It only shows that he is a confirmed liar, as he has failed to consult the Chief Minister with regard to this projects.

All this proves that we are living in dangerous times and BN is ever so desperate and might once again control the media and institutions in this country to try to save their political skin.

Malam Himpunan Rakyat Anti-ISA

Salam Sejahtera kepada semua rakyat Malaysia.

Anda dijemput untuk menghadiri satu Malam Himpunan Rakyat Anti-ISA di Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam pada:

Tarikh: 28hb Jun 2008 (Sabtu)
Masa : 8.30 pm - 11.30 pm

Tema ialah "Malaysia bebas dari ISA"

Ada beberapa bekas tahanan ISA seperti YB Saari Sungib, Mohamad Sabu, Sivarasa Rasiah dan Lee Ban Chen akan berpidato pada malam itu.

Saksikanlah juga pelancaran T-Shirt Merah Hitam & Promosi Buku "Dunia Tanpa Suami 2" yang amat menyedihkan. Deklamasi Puisi dan persembahan multimedia juga akan memeriahkan lagi himpunan ini demi menegakkan keadilan dan melaungkan suara rakyat untuk memansuhkan ISA yang zalim ini.

MCA MPs to join Pakatan Rakyat?

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that several MCA MP's will join Pakatan Rakyat soon, according to Malaysiakini.

Anwar has kept the public guessing since the general election on March 8, with repeated claims of crossovers by Barisan Nasional (BN) parliamentarians, especially those from Sabah.

He said that discreet meetings have been held in Hong Kong, Manila and Singapore, to avoid scrutiny, and that “even a cabinet minister met me”.

At a rally held last night in City Stadium, George Town, the former deputy premier worked up the crowd with similar promises. “It’s about time that we take over. It’s only a matter of time for us to take over. We are so close to Putrajaya,” he said to roars of approval from some 30,000 people.

He stressed that defecting MPs would have to accept the Pakatan tenets of good governance. Anwar used the rally to obtain a ‘referendum’ on replacing the federal BN government and taking over as premier from Pak Lah.

He and other Pakatan speakers exploited the rising cost of living triggered by the fuel price hike, and lambasted the BN.

Anwar promised to bring down the fuel price if it captures the Federal Govt. He also said that BN is still in a state of denial over the electoral setback and has further betrayed the people’s trust with an unreasonable fuel price hike, and it has contributed to this through economic and financial mismanagement.

Saying that BN has run out of ideas in overcoming inflation, and that only Pakatan could save the country. “Let’s join force to topple this irresponsible government. If enough numbers support us (in Parliament), we will form the next government. The people of Penang must lead others in backing us for change to a better life,” said Anwar.

Hinting that Abdullah could dissolve Parliament in a sudden move to “save his skin”, he cautioned Pakatan leaders and members to be ready for a snap election. “We must fight to win till the end,” Anwar said.

What do you think? Will a snap election be on the cards this year?

Petrol price hike

There is the latest news that there will be a fuel price hike of 78 sen per litre from 5 June onwards. Cars of 2000 cc and below and all motorbikes will get annual rebates according to The Sun.

No wonder Pak Lah says to tighten our belts. But are the govt ministers going to tighten their belts too and declare their personal assets ? It's time to walk the talk, and not tell the people what to do. The price hike will definitely mean a spiralling effect on the economy of the country. So let's do what we can in being transparent and prudent in our spending, especially in travelling on the road.

Can Anwar do anything about increasing the subsidies to reduce petrol prices if he comes to power? Or is this a case of a worldwide oil price effect that we are experiencing now in the region. If fuel prices are increased to market levels, we will head towards inflationary pressures on the economy, and this will burden the consumers, especially the poor.

The fault lies with the Malaysian govt for their shortsightedness in the proper planning of our public transport system, especially in Penang. I think we should encourage Penangites in their island to go cycling like the Dutch!!