Malaysia Decided 2008 - A New Hope

March 8th 2008 was the day I voted for the second time in the general election as a Malaysian. Waited anxiously for the result during the evening, have myself logged on to Malaysiakini website and the TV news on at the same time. The local news media on TV were a dissappointing lot!! Not updating us citizens quick enough, making biased reports and carried out "chicken style" reporting, in fear that it will caused nationwide panic. Thanks to Malaysiakini for their live updates. By almost 4am of the 9th, it was confirmed that the Opps have denied BN 2/3 majority in Parliament, and also gained control on 5 states!! What a fantastic result, after weeks of hearing gossips at the streets, reading blogs and campaigns on the net and laughing at BN's propaganda being posted widely on the local media. I was indeed proven wrong on my previous blog "Desperate BN". Yes, they were somewhat desperate in saving some of themselves during vote count. The postal votes could have retained some of the familiar faces, but not enough to save some of the key figures, like....you know who lar!! Anyways, congrats to the Opps for the surprise and may your state governance be gracious one! As for BN, congrats to you as well, for still being our federal government. Lets see what comedies you have installed for us for the next 4-5 years!

Congratulations...

To Sivarasa (Subang) and Elizabeth Wong (Bkt Lanjan) of PKR for their victory at Election'08! Syabas!

Vote For Better Malaysia! Vote For....

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (People's Justice Party)

Full support given to the candidates of my voting area:

1. Sivarasa (Subang - Parlimen)

2. Elizabeth Wong (Bkt Lanjan - ADUN)

10 Reasons Why I Chose Not To Vote For BN

1. They have been ruling for the past 50 years!! Boring lar!!
2. They spoilt the "Balance of Power" system, by meddling into the Judiciary branch as well.
3. They control the mainstream media, which suppress professional and transparent journalism.
4. They made the police force to look more like their bodyguards, ie. suppressing peaceful rally by BERSIH, HINDRAF and lawyers.
5. NEP still exists despite achieving its objectives and condemned those who questioned it!
6. Component parties like MIC, MCA, Gerakan are UMNO's "yes men".
7. Opposition may not have sufficient track record, therefore they deserve an opportunity.
8. Federal funds wasted on programs like Space Tourism, proposing overseas sports training complex, rebranding Mat Rempit!!
9. They disallowed oppositions to do street demos & gatherings, but they themselves can gather to even burn flags of other nations!
10. The past 4 years sucks!! Too bad that some people didn't remember much about it!!

Deciding For Malaysia 2008

Finally, the race to Parliament and State Assemblies are on!! The announcement and nominations have been made, now the candidates to campaign and the voters to decide. I will be voting for the second time, and I will stick back to my decision made 4 years back. The "Barisan Rakyat" will have a stronger case this time round, fielding better candidates than previous. BN candidates trying to rebrand itself and swiftly cleaning their image through various unfair means, like controlling the mainstream media. BN knows that they will still win, but we will try to increase the presence of Opposition in the Parliament and State Assemblies, as they will serve as "defenders of justice" to frustrate the ruling party!! It is very difficult to deny BN 2/3 majority, as most of their key candidates are contesting in rural areas, which they find it easier to lobby, as opposed to lobbying in urban areas. Come March 8th, hope to see BN being upset at several areas!!