Dear Antares,
What you described is what has happened. That cannot be changed until hard evidence surfaces to clean up the pictures.
Yes I am playing the devil’s advocate with political and a little bit of personal survival as the premise.
If DSAI can be accused of buggery based on fabricated evidence, what would it take to make fantasy disappear? If there is mutual need and a hostile 3rd party, wouldn’t it make more sense for the threatened parties to ally against the hostile party first before going for each other’s jugular? And would that be more to the favour of the rakyat?
If frogs can happen in broad daylight, why not a little clandestine deal making?
This way, the board of pirates would have a little more to deal with.
None really appealing to me. In fact most if not all UMNO cabinet miisters have some tainted past.
The law minster son should be charged to involuntary manslaughter for the hartamas incident, whereby a young man died from beatings. Instead, foreigners working in the restaurant who were witnesses, were shipped out of the country.
Muhyiddin, for the illegal acquiring of land many years ago and Najib has many scandals, mostly involving women, either dead or alive.
Devlin said: It would serve Najib no end to now have an alliance with DSAI to counter the looming threats facing both individuals.”
You gotta be kidding, Devlin (unless you’re merely playing the Devil’s Advocate here). Anwar Ibrahim has been accused (twice) of “committing sodomy” (which constitutes a”crime” only in the perverted minds of the most benighted and hypocritical and therefore is really not perceived as a crime by anybody in their right mind).
Najib is under a dark cloud of suspicion over obscenely huge kickbacks while he was defence minister and his involvement with the murdered Mongolian beauty, Altantuya (no matter how vehemently he denies knowing her, the trail of blood still leads straight to his front door).
Anwar’s candidacy for PM is supported by a large multiracial (mostly urban middle-class) base of voters who are aligned with his “Ketuanan Rakyat” credo.
Najib was shoved into the nation’s highest office by 190 Umno pirate chiefs and their corporate cronies. There was a massive cry of protest over his elevation to PM, including a signature campaign to prevent him from seizing power.
No comparison… and there can be no compromise, unless Najib somehow succeeds in clearing his name – which, I feeel, would be impossible, granted the growing pile of clues linking Altantuya to him.
We don’t endorse the idea of cold-blooded murderers in public office.
The people of malaysia had enough of this present government. From CORRUPTION to MURDER .!!! As far as we, malaysians know, this government will do anything and everything to stay in power. Killing is part and parcel of UMNO.
Altantuya was brutally murdered by C4 explosive. Kugan was beaten to death in jail during interrogation. Teoh Beng Hock was thrown out of MACC building. Another hang himself in jail. Now our hero, Raja Petra’s son was forced to swallow razor blade and had his wrist cut during detention. He was tortured physically and mentally.
Who is going to answer to these??
There are no permanent friends nor are there permanent enemies in politics. Therefore, depending on the political conscience and direction, it would serve Najib no end to now have an alliance with DSAI to counter the looming threats facing both individuals. With the correct ‘public words’ and the perception of alliance, and some overt action against extremism, the rakyat should play ball.
Yes the rakyat have the power to vote but ultimately, its the powers that be who will make the difference.
For the sake of the country and to mend the rips in the national reputation, the powers that be need to be perceived, yes perceived as acting for the national good. I wouldn’t trust a politician as far as I can throw one but the reality is that they are “mandated” to govern.
Traditionally all the foreign scholarships coming through Burmese government are awarded to the current government employees only. Nepotism and favoritism plays a very big role in selecting the candidates as the prize is most desirable opportunity available in Burma.
So instead of offering the Australian post-graduate scholarships through the Burmese government the Australian universities should offer their government supported scholarships direct to the Burmese people and screen and select the right person.
The Asian Institute of Technology(AIT) in Bangkok has been doing that way and training hundreds of poor but bright Burmese students for last 30 years.
The problem with the theory of Najib pulling off an Ops Lalang or May 13, 1969 and sacking of Anwar is that he does not have the skills for it. Everytime Najib tries to pull off something complicated, it messes up and ending up not being worth it. Scorpene Sub, Altantuya, Perak coup etc. They all end up in a mess.
If Najib tries it and it falls flat, Muhiyiddin will make his move. While Muhiyiddin is gaining support, he also has a problem pulling the actual trigger. If Najib does not let him, he can’t do it. Muhiyiddin may be a traditional hardcore UMNOist but he is no Mahathir or Anwar or even Razaleigh or Musa Hitam. He is not in the same league because all those guys made it there on their own. Muhiyiddin like Najib made it there with help from the top and an entire system established for them to make it. Conditions are also different today than yesteryears and takes more to topple Najib. Given the changes in UMNO, Muhiyiddin can’t just buy some people and make it. He need real grassroot support.
It a case of chicken. Who is going to blink first or at all. Its not so simple. It won’t happen without external pressure and right now, the opposition is being weakened. They need to come back strongly if the two is going to go at each other’s neck.. The good news is that if it does happen, UMNO /BN is likely to be finished and that is also probably something they know and stop them from doing it.
A very accurate analysis.
This country will ‘self destruct in 5 seconds’ should UMNO continue to rule after the next general elections.
Not a single UMNO leader is fit to be PM, be it Najib, Muhyiddin, Ahmad Zahid or Hishammudin.
The only hope is Pakatan led by Anwar (and if jailed) Tunku Razaleigh.
Continued UMNO reign will see brain drain and capital flight and an inevitable racial strife, worse than May 13 1969.
Unfortunately MCA, MIC and Sabah/Sarawak politicians are in favour of this racial disintegration at the hands of UMNO.
Pleased to hear that the sanctions have undergone a badly needed overhaul and now being intelligently applied, not as a blunt instrument any more. Engagement and interaction at the grassroots level can achieve a great deal of good. Wouldn’t even mind the offspring of the junta being welcomed as students. They can’t all be bad if Ne Win’s children are anything to go by; Sandar Win seems like the only properly bad egg showing an ambition to step into her father’s shoes.
Would this persuade the generals to ease up on repression, release political prisoners, start a genuine dialogue with the democratic opposition and ethnic nationalities etc.? Perhaps, but likely no more than a token gesture to get what they want from the West. A review of the constitution? Not a chance. Free and fair elections? They don’t seem confident enough even with the help of a rigged constitution. As usual they will make some appropriate noises, go through the motions, buy some time, and wriggle out of it or tough it out in the end, if we know our generals and their inimitable track record.
We don’t want Muhyiddin either. In fact, we don’t want Umno/BN, period. Long past their use-by date. The only ones who wish to maintain the status quo are entrepreneurs and tycoons with huge amounts invested in business-as-usual. These guys have literally signed over their souls to Mammon.
Najib has no clue what to do. He just wants to hang on to power at all cost and is willing to do whatever it takes. So, he moves from one blunder to another. After he is gone – willingly or deposed – Malaysia will be a very different country. One that is dominated by Muslim fanaticism and governed by an absolute monarchy. UMNO politicians will serve at the pleasure of the King and sultans. Sadly, it shows the limited intellectual capacity of these UMNO elites. How can Malaysia ever be gain first world status?
Unfortunately Muhyiddin’s wife is not as “strong” and “valuable” in this kind of situation. Rosmah is merciless and thrive at this kind of challenge. Not even Mahathir could overcome Rosmah. I will not be surprised that Muhyiddin will have an unfortunate event very soon!
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Is Najib on his way out?
Dear Antares,
What you described is what has happened. That cannot be changed until hard evidence surfaces to clean up the pictures.
Yes I am playing the devil’s advocate with political and a little bit of personal survival as the premise.
If DSAI can be accused of buggery based on fabricated evidence, what would it take to make fantasy disappear? If there is mutual need and a hostile 3rd party, wouldn’t it make more sense for the threatened parties to ally against the hostile party first before going for each other’s jugular? And would that be more to the favour of the rakyat?
If frogs can happen in broad daylight, why not a little clandestine deal making?
This way, the board of pirates would have a little more to deal with.
Is Najib on his way out?
None really appealing to me. In fact most if not all UMNO cabinet miisters have some tainted past.
The law minster son should be charged to involuntary manslaughter for the hartamas incident, whereby a young man died from beatings. Instead, foreigners working in the restaurant who were witnesses, were shipped out of the country.
Muhyiddin, for the illegal acquiring of land many years ago and Najib has many scandals, mostly involving women, either dead or alive.
Is Najib on his way out?
I doubt Singapore would be pleased with the scumbag becoming PM of Malaysia.
I will be happy to see Singapore doing him in. That would save Malaysia.
Is Najib on his way out?
Devlin said: It would serve Najib no end to now have an alliance with DSAI to counter the looming threats facing both individuals.”
You gotta be kidding, Devlin (unless you’re merely playing the Devil’s Advocate here). Anwar Ibrahim has been accused (twice) of “committing sodomy” (which constitutes a”crime” only in the perverted minds of the most benighted and hypocritical and therefore is really not perceived as a crime by anybody in their right mind).
Najib is under a dark cloud of suspicion over obscenely huge kickbacks while he was defence minister and his involvement with the murdered Mongolian beauty, Altantuya (no matter how vehemently he denies knowing her, the trail of blood still leads straight to his front door).
Anwar’s candidacy for PM is supported by a large multiracial (mostly urban middle-class) base of voters who are aligned with his “Ketuanan Rakyat” credo.
Najib was shoved into the nation’s highest office by 190 Umno pirate chiefs and their corporate cronies. There was a massive cry of protest over his elevation to PM, including a signature campaign to prevent him from seizing power.
No comparison… and there can be no compromise, unless Najib somehow succeeds in clearing his name – which, I feeel, would be impossible, granted the growing pile of clues linking Altantuya to him.
We don’t endorse the idea of cold-blooded murderers in public office.
Is Najib on his way out?
The people of malaysia had enough of this present government. From CORRUPTION to MURDER .!!! As far as we, malaysians know, this government will do anything and everything to stay in power. Killing is part and parcel of UMNO.
Altantuya was brutally murdered by C4 explosive. Kugan was beaten to death in jail during interrogation. Teoh Beng Hock was thrown out of MACC building. Another hang himself in jail. Now our hero, Raja Petra’s son was forced to swallow razor blade and had his wrist cut during detention. He was tortured physically and mentally.
Who is going to answer to these??
Is Najib on his way out?
There are no permanent friends nor are there permanent enemies in politics. Therefore, depending on the political conscience and direction, it would serve Najib no end to now have an alliance with DSAI to counter the looming threats facing both individuals. With the correct ‘public words’ and the perception of alliance, and some overt action against extremism, the rakyat should play ball.
Yes the rakyat have the power to vote but ultimately, its the powers that be who will make the difference.
For the sake of the country and to mend the rips in the national reputation, the powers that be need to be perceived, yes perceived as acting for the national good. I wouldn’t trust a politician as far as I can throw one but the reality is that they are “mandated” to govern.
Is Najib on his way out?
It will be a disaster, if the rakyat still give the power to UMNO/BN.
Twittering “we love king”
It looks like HM has turned the hospital into one of his palaces, don’t you think? Will he ever go back to Hua Hin? Why?
Australia’s constructive Burma engagement
Traditionally all the foreign scholarships coming through Burmese government are awarded to the current government employees only. Nepotism and favoritism plays a very big role in selecting the candidates as the prize is most desirable opportunity available in Burma.
So instead of offering the Australian post-graduate scholarships through the Burmese government the Australian universities should offer their government supported scholarships direct to the Burmese people and screen and select the right person.
The Asian Institute of Technology(AIT) in Bangkok has been doing that way and training hundreds of poor but bright Burmese students for last 30 years.
Is Najib on his way out?
The problem with the theory of Najib pulling off an Ops Lalang or May 13, 1969 and sacking of Anwar is that he does not have the skills for it. Everytime Najib tries to pull off something complicated, it messes up and ending up not being worth it. Scorpene Sub, Altantuya, Perak coup etc. They all end up in a mess.
If Najib tries it and it falls flat, Muhiyiddin will make his move. While Muhiyiddin is gaining support, he also has a problem pulling the actual trigger. If Najib does not let him, he can’t do it. Muhiyiddin may be a traditional hardcore UMNOist but he is no Mahathir or Anwar or even Razaleigh or Musa Hitam. He is not in the same league because all those guys made it there on their own. Muhiyiddin like Najib made it there with help from the top and an entire system established for them to make it. Conditions are also different today than yesteryears and takes more to topple Najib. Given the changes in UMNO, Muhiyiddin can’t just buy some people and make it. He need real grassroot support.
It a case of chicken. Who is going to blink first or at all. Its not so simple. It won’t happen without external pressure and right now, the opposition is being weakened. They need to come back strongly if the two is going to go at each other’s neck.. The good news is that if it does happen, UMNO /BN is likely to be finished and that is also probably something they know and stop them from doing it.
Is Najib on his way out?
A very accurate analysis.
This country will ‘self destruct in 5 seconds’ should UMNO continue to rule after the next general elections.
Not a single UMNO leader is fit to be PM, be it Najib, Muhyiddin, Ahmad Zahid or Hishammudin.
The only hope is Pakatan led by Anwar (and if jailed) Tunku Razaleigh.
Continued UMNO reign will see brain drain and capital flight and an inevitable racial strife, worse than May 13 1969.
Unfortunately MCA, MIC and Sabah/Sarawak politicians are in favour of this racial disintegration at the hands of UMNO.
Is Najib on his way out?
nothing new about MY’s ambitions.
Just look how he was one of the main guys who pushed Abdullah out of the PM’s seat.
At 63 he is much older than Najib and time is running out on him for the top post.
http://malaysiawatch4.blogspot.com/2010/01/malaysiakini-and-allah-problem-all.html
Australian Foreign Minister on Burma policy
Pleased to hear that the sanctions have undergone a badly needed overhaul and now being intelligently applied, not as a blunt instrument any more. Engagement and interaction at the grassroots level can achieve a great deal of good. Wouldn’t even mind the offspring of the junta being welcomed as students. They can’t all be bad if Ne Win’s children are anything to go by; Sandar Win seems like the only properly bad egg showing an ambition to step into her father’s shoes.
Would this persuade the generals to ease up on repression, release political prisoners, start a genuine dialogue with the democratic opposition and ethnic nationalities etc.? Perhaps, but likely no more than a token gesture to get what they want from the West. A review of the constitution? Not a chance. Free and fair elections? They don’t seem confident enough even with the help of a rigged constitution. As usual they will make some appropriate noises, go through the motions, buy some time, and wriggle out of it or tough it out in the end, if we know our generals and their inimitable track record.
Is Najib on his way out?
We don’t want Muhyiddin either. In fact, we don’t want Umno/BN, period. Long past their use-by date. The only ones who wish to maintain the status quo are entrepreneurs and tycoons with huge amounts invested in business-as-usual. These guys have literally signed over their souls to Mammon.
Is Najib on his way out?
Najib has no clue what to do. He just wants to hang on to power at all cost and is willing to do whatever it takes. So, he moves from one blunder to another. After he is gone – willingly or deposed – Malaysia will be a very different country. One that is dominated by Muslim fanaticism and governed by an absolute monarchy. UMNO politicians will serve at the pleasure of the King and sultans. Sadly, it shows the limited intellectual capacity of these UMNO elites. How can Malaysia ever be gain first world status?
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Is Najib on his way out?
Unfortunately Muhyiddin’s wife is not as “strong” and “valuable” in this kind of situation. Rosmah is merciless and thrive at this kind of challenge. Not even Mahathir could overcome Rosmah. I will not be surprised that Muhyiddin will have an unfortunate event very soon!
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Is Najib on his way out?
You may plan all you want, but Allah also plans and the best planer is indeed Allah.
Is Najib on his way out?
No matter who take over the Pm post makes no difference in Malaysia.Race and religion is the centerpoint.And UMNO already rotten to the CORE.