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Reforms can’t be achieved through window-dressing. It involves a paradigm shift. It involves revolutionary changes. Sometimes the mere ballot can’t achieve this. Sometimes only the bullet can bring about the changes we would like to see.
NO HOLDS BARRED
Raja Petra Kamarudin
Pak Lah proud of judiciary reforms and MACC work
New Straits Times
Changes in the judiciary and forming the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) are among the achievements that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is proud of. “Changes are already done in the judiciary. On combating corruption, the MACC has already been established to further strengthen efforts,” he said during a dinner organised by the Kuala Lumpur Business Club at a hotel here last night.
“It may not be the best, but it is a beginning. I am confident that there will be more amendments to improve the legislations,” Abdullah said, adding that he was happy to have been able to fulfil what he had set out to accomplish.
He said the people must be responsible despite having an increased level of freedom to express themselves during his tenure as Prime Minister. “I know I have a higher level of tolerance but if we were to allow more freedom, the people must be responsible. The media as well as bloggers should also be more responsible when disseminating information,” Abdullah said.
Asked whether he would follow former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s footsteps and blog after he steps down, Abdullah said: “I’m not going to blog. But I would love to play more golf and plant vegetables as well as grow fruit trees.”
He also urged the public to continue to work hard during the global economic crisis as the nation has weathered many challenges in the past. “We must also believe in our ability to survive. That is, in fact, my personal philosophy,” he added.
Abdullah said although the private sector was usually the agent of growth during such economic downturns, the Government must be the agent of economic recovery. “This is because we can execute policies and changes to boost the troubled economy. This is what we have to do and it is what we are doing,” he said.
Asked to divulge the focus of the second stimulus package, Abdullah asked the people to be patient, as he would announce its details on March 10. “The various ministries were asked to give suggestions on what to include in the package. But what is more important is that effective spending is practised,” he said. “We can have a larger package this time but it must be implemented wisely or else it would be a waste of money,” he added.
Abdullah said the country’s aim to achieve growth this year despite the economic crisis was still realistic if the task was given priority. “Such effective spending must be targeted at specific projects to improve the country’s performance and growth,” he said, adding that the plan must also ensure that retrenchment is minimised.
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Police reports lodged against MACC head
Charles Ramendran, The Sun
Members of the Pakatan Rakyat coalition lodged police reports today against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Ahmad Said Hamdan over his alleged discriminate disclosure on the corruption probe on Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim last week. PKR National Youth wing leader Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin said a total of 36 police reports have been lodged nationwide urging police to probe Ahmad Said for making allegedly making a reckless statement over the investigations on Khalid.
"The investigation papers are confidential documents and the law clearly states that only the Attorney-General decides if the case should go to court but Ahmad Said has done otherwise by making the statement," he said.
Earlier, at 1.15pm at the Shah Alam district police headquarters Shamsul accompanied Selangor PKR Youth chief Khairul Anuar Ahmad Zainuddin and Selangor Pas Youth deputy chief Kamal Hassan both who lodged police reports on the matter. Khairul said Ahmad Said had gone against lawful procedures when he revealed that the MACC has enough evidence to charge Khalid.
"By making the statement, Ahmad Said had assumed Khalid is guilty and was trying to influence the AG Chamber's decision on the case. This is very serious as Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim is the Menteri Besar of Selangor and such irresponsible statements coming from the highest official of the MACC can be detrimental to the state," he said.
Khairul said the MACC should work at equal speed and efficiency investigating the tens of police reports of graft allegations lodged against former Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohd Khir Toyo in the past. "There are at least 60 graft reports against Khir where it's status remains unknown. How is it they were not probed by the MACC with the same promptness given to Khalid's case," he questioned.
Ahmad Said had made statement to the media last week saying the MACC had enough evidence to charge Khalid over two allegations of graft namely - the use of state funds in purchasing cows for slaughter and for the maintenance of his sports car. His statement drew flak from Khalid's fellow coalition members who lambasted the MACC head for being biased in handling the case.
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Let’s get one thing very clear, Pak Lah. Sending a thief to catch a thief is NOT called reforms. Reform means Hijrah. Other words you can use in place of reforms are renaissance, change, transform, revolutionise, alter, new beginning, modify, amend, adjust, make changes, correct, fine-tune, tweak, polish-up, etc.
I really don’t know how long you still have as Malaysia’s Prime Minister. Many say you will be gone in just over a month. Some say, with wishful thinking in their voices, you shall stay on beyond 1 April 2009. I suppose you can always phone Najib Tun Razak on 1 April and say to him, “April fool!” That may help Rosmah lose at least ten kilograms of blubber brought on by worrying about whether she is going to become ‘First Lady’ after all -- notwithstanding the fact there is no such thing as First Lady in Malaysia (and even if there was it would be the Raja Permaisuri Agong and not the Prime Minister’s wife who would be that First Lady).
On the matter of First Lady, in terms of protocol, only the Raja Permaisuri Agong is mentioned in the Federal Constitution of Malaysia. Take a look at Article 32 of the Federal Constitution.
Article 32:
● (1) There shall be a Supreme Head of the Federation, to be called the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who shall take precedence over all persons in the Federation and shall not be liable to any proceedings whatsoever in any court.
● (2) The Consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (to be called the Raja Permaisuri Agong) shall take precedence next after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong over all other persons in the Federation.
Note Article 32(1) says: who shall take precedence over all persons in the Federation and shall not be liable to any proceedings whatsoever in any court.
And Article 32(2) says: the Raja Permaisuri Agong shall take precedence next after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong over all other persons in the Federation.
This means the Raja Permaisuri Agong is above even the Prime Minister and certainly way above the Prime Minister’s wife. The truth is, there is no such thing as Deputy Prime Minister in the Constitution. The post does not exist. This means there is also no such thing as a Deputy Prime Minister’s wife or ‘Second Lady’. Rosmah Mansor just does not exist. She is a non-person. She does not appear in the protocol list and is not listed in the Constitution.
Now, that brings me to one important issue. How can I be arrested and charged for Criminal Defamation -- allegedly against Rosmah Mansor? Who the fuck is Rosmah Mansor? She does not exist. She is a non-person. She is irrelevant. According to the Constitution, there is no post of Deputy Prime Minister. So there is no post of ‘Second Lady’. For that matter, there is not even a post of First Lady. There is only the Raja Permaisuri Agong and that is all. All other women are just wives of their husbands who are in office and hold no special status in society.
In short, there is no way I can be charged for Criminal Defamation against Rosmah when she holds no special position in government. She is just Najib’s sex partner and nothing more than that -- albeit a registered one amongst the many unregistered ones, and some dead ones, that he has. Rosmah is not as important as she imagines herself to be. She has no status in the Constitution. She should stop imagining herself as someone important or someone who has a special place in society.
Anyway, back to the issue of the reforms that Pak Lah is so proud of. You want reforms; let me talk about reforms. How serious is Pak Lah about Reforms? He has about a month left -- unless he wants to play a dirty on Najib and stay beyond 1 April. Is Pak Lah prepared to officially abolish the New Economic Policy and replace it with a Non-Discrimination Act? Is Pak Lah prepared to abolish the Internal Security Act and replace it with a Bill of Rights? Is Pak Lah prepared to abolish the Official Secrets Act and replace it with the Freedom of Information Act? Is Pak Lah prepared to amend/reform the University and University Colleges Act, the Police Act, the Publication and Printing Presses Act, the Societies Act, the Sedition Act, the Criminal Defamation law, Emergency Ordinance, and many, many more? If not, then jangan cakaplah!
It takes more than just talk to see real reforms. Islam, just like all religions, makes reforms mandatory. And in Islam it is called Hijrah. It is about moving from one plane to another. Pak Lah should know this. After all, is he not a religious scholar from a family line of prominent religious scholars? Hijrah is the basic foundation of Islam. It is the time when the Islamic Hijrah calendar starts. It is about how Islam entered its second phase with the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mekah to Medina.
Without the Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad would have been dead meat. Islam would never have existed. And Malays, today, would remain Hindus and Buddhists like they were in the beginning.
So Hijrah is very important. It is the basic foundation of all religions, in particular Islam. Hijrah involves reforms. And that is something Malaysia is far from achieving in spite of how proud Pak Lah may be feeling about the reforms he has achieved.
Reforms can’t be achieved through window-dressing. It involves a paradigm shift. It involves revolutionary changes. Sometimes the mere ballot can’t achieve this. Sometimes only the bullet can bring about the changes we would like to see.
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written by red door, February 24, 2009 11:08:31
Certainly agree to the idea of moving into the next phase/steps... since the rakyats r really frustrated and we cannot afford to be just frustrated all the time... any ideas on the next steps?!
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written by blackpea, February 24, 2009 11:08:45
Since the title 1st Lady of Malaysia has gone to the Raja Permaisuri Agong, Let the Rosmah Najis like title so much we shall name her 1st Fatty lady of Malaysia
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written by Newkidonblog, February 24, 2009 11:10:39
Pak Lah has forgotten what he had studied as a religious scholar since he joined Umno. This fellow lacks political will and doesn't have political clout. Good riddance!
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written by lamakawan, February 24, 2009 11:11:44
" Who the **** is Rosmah.... " I really love that , baby!!
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written by lamakawan, February 24, 2009 11:14:40
You are absolutely right, Rosmah is Najib's sex partner or [partners in sex exploitations]!!!
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written by Jan, February 24, 2009 11:15:36
The first amendment is to change the MACC head, he's too impartial for the job. He's behaving like judge and jury at the same time.
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written by indianputra, February 24, 2009 11:15:51
I love this article. However, UMNO and BN fools will never understand the inner significance of what is written by RPK. More so, Najib and Rosmah will not comprehend anything written here. So, this entire exercise by RPK, writing this article will only benefit the MT readers.
Why are the UMNO/BN leaders so stupid??
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written by Democrats, February 24, 2009 11:16:14
Q : What do you have when you have Najis, Hisam, Al-blur, Toyol, KJ on one hand and on the other hand you have 4 bullets?
A : Not enough bullets.
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written by onnetline, February 24, 2009 11:17:44
Pak Lah,
I will put whatever life savings I have to bet that you, Najis or your UMMNO elites or BN cronies will not have the slightest problem at all to breeze through any economic recession or depression! So, don't use the word 'we' as in you and the rakyat, please!
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written by Highway16, February 24, 2009 11:19:05
"Who the ?? is Rosmah Mansor? She does not exist."
If she does not exist, why not ?? a pig! She has similar shape and size!!
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written by arazak, February 24, 2009 11:21:05
What paradigm shift?
Sleepyhead said he had sucessfully changed the judiciary and formed the MACC. On the contrary, they are infact being managed by the same bunch of people.. . , "macam tukar baju saja, orang dan perangai masih sama"!
There is no paradaigm shift. . ., nahh, not under this UMNO regime!
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written by merlin2001, February 24, 2009 11:24:23
The Next PM?.
Who becomes the next PM does not really matter as not one of the current line up
of UMNO fits the bill.
UMNO is lost in their filthy greed and could not care less what happens to this Nation.
Our quest for a better Malaysia cannot be achieved as long as PDRM does not stay
neutral.
Sticks and stones cannot defeat chemical spay and bullets.
The only recourse is through the ballot.
To create CHAOS is also not the alternative as Martial Law imposed will be UMNO's PIE.
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written by Bandit, February 24, 2009 11:25:49
"Without the Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad would have been dead meat. Islam would never have existed. And Malays, today, would remain Hindus and Buddhists like they were in the beginning."
I am actually frowning upon your statement RPK. You mean to say that Hindu and Buddhist are/were inferior to Islam?..and with the emergence of Islam, those who converted became much "superior"..? I am a Sikh, we do not discriminate any religion nor do we consider ours superior and others backward religions. I strongly suggest you amend that line.
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written by clarity, February 24, 2009 11:30:23
And also allow me to remind everybody of the double standards that they practise. Dr. M can ridicule the PM regarding his call for the police in the Perak political stand off. Do we hear any whisper from anyone to take criminal defamation actions against the PM? Why then can the anthropoid who admits being just an ordinary housewife is able to enlist the help of the police to charge RPK?
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written by onnetline, February 24, 2009 11:35:57
This sleep head PM is bragging a lot for doing little or nothing at all. Coupled with the fact that he's been thrown out of his party post ............. it's a big joke, indeed !
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written by wongnoball, February 24, 2009 11:43:33
Yes I share the sentiments "Sometimes only the bullet can bring about the changes we would like to see." What is bullet when one have an Arsenal of C4, F16. we need to learn Ghandi's way
You see Malaysia is technically an Illegal Country, formed by the signature of an Illegal Agong who illegally signed to have Singapore Expelled. malaysian does this make sense unless one is Racist. You see in the name of Racist Nationalist Malay power, fearing they will lose something (which turn out to be EVERYTHING that UMNO have created their UMNO-RACE).
Unfortunately because of the Illegal Agong Act, those that hold the Bullet are the Supreme UMNO Race 98%. To have Change we need Allah to show them as he had shown Raja Petra.the beauty of diversity without prejudice. But waiting for this change is like waiting for Hell to Freeze over!
Everything is a LIE in Malaysia and I am sick of living the Lie.today I just Puncture an UMNO MP Car.simple Mat Kilau act a few long nails on a square piece of wood. bend down to tie shoe lace.place wood right under back wheel.20 minutes later watching from a distance, driver fixing tyre.UMNO MP on mobile looking for taxi
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written by matt3238, February 24, 2009 11:46:05
Actually, she was not even Najis sex partner as he has not screwing her for the past 20 years. She does not exist at all even in Najis eyes. She had been travelling overseas paying someone who is willing to screw her while Najis screw around where ever he goes.
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written by malaysianohope, February 24, 2009 11:47:13
Think should read "First Fat Lady to (Unelected) Pee M!" since the Constitute does not allow for First Lady to PM.
Abang, you have been very mean to her but I just wonder where all the fats have gone from the Rakyat coffer? Now I know....
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written by OVERLORD, February 24, 2009 11:47:35
Paradigm shift my arse!....more like Bodowi inverting his stained underwear and wearing it on the outside.....when Najib comes to power, he will be using rosmah stained panties...yuck! damn geli....
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written by SCM, February 24, 2009 12:02:34
Hellooo Mr. Badawi,
While other leaders take on a challenging position in the private sector, write books, give talks at prestigious universities worldwide, our leader (that's you), want to plant vegetables and fruit trees.
You disgraced the nation during your tenure as PM and are adamant to continue to do so in your retirement. Why don't you announce to the world that you also want to play congkak and hide-and-peek with Jeanne after retirement?
You are truly shameful.
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written by islandjoe, February 24, 2009 12:03:31
Rosmah Eyesore is no lady. I've seen better looking things on Animal Planet. If she is Najis'sex partner, then God Is Great as he's already in hell.
You look at these 2 and you look at the quality of leaders across the world. With DUMNO at the helm we are condemned to incompetent, lazy, pretenders who care NOTHING for this country. These aren't leaders as their whole basis for thinking is that they don't believe they serve the people, but its the people who serve THEM. With this fundamental flaw, they condemn us to banna republic type "leaders".
We will never have a person like a Mandela. Instead we will be on par with Marcos, Noriega, Mugabe, etc. - Kita hanya main dalam Division 5 - bukan Premier League.
If Bodowi was a real man, then he would plough through with REAL reform as he is on his way out. His DUMNO friends would block him, but at least it would bring them out for what they are.
Instead he spews rubbish from his mouth that is the COMPLETE opposite of what is happening. The rakyat are waking up to you and DUMNO is so out of touch it doesn't even know it. Lucky they are not Pinnochio's brothers otherwise we would need much bigger ballrooms to house them when they speak. Maybe Bodowi IS Pinnochio's brother, but the mentally disabled one as he's too dumb to know when he's lying.
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written by justice, February 24, 2009 12:03:47
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written by Admiral Tojo, February 24, 2009 12:03:54
I overheard a 2 lawyers talking at the Palace of Justice where they described the court as a circus. That is what our Judiciary has become, just another circus and the clowns are those who sit on the bench, most of them. The charge for criminal defamation for what you wrote about ROASTPIG is a gross abuse of the judiciary with the police abetting this gross abuse. We are living under a FACIST regime and Abdullah says reform has begun. When will he ever wake up.
Pete, we are with you all the way.
Peace, Shalom
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written by Long Man, February 24, 2009 12:04:01
wait a sec rpk... who's rosmah u r talking about?...
oh... the porky fella u said on last article... now only i know... kahkahkah1000x....
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written by mountainking, February 24, 2009 12:28:22
HAHAHAH....so entertaining
Rosmah = malaysia first fattest lady
najib = first useless man
badawi = the first stupidest pm
ahmad said = the first MACC chief that has a son involved in child porn
they have first in everything but not first in heart, brain and soul for the country.
when it comes to corruption, they might be the first...though
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written by Motherchell, February 24, 2009 12:31:46
HUH! First Lady? Shes dreaming !She is just Najib’s sex partner and nothing more than that! Thank you Pete for the clear explanations of the word Hijrah I hope UncleJak has some Arabica coffee before explaining it to Paklah, for they have a handicap with Englande!
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written by Zym Zym, February 24, 2009 12:38:13
RPK is our only hope. He is our "Che Guevera"!!! We need more of RPK...
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written by pinsysu, February 24, 2009 12:42:44
sleep-talking is an involuntary reaction. after he wakes up, he has no idea what he has mumbled thru-out the nite.
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written by Celestial, February 24, 2009 12:50:03
RPK
Sorry mate, the PM can abolish all except the Official Secrets Act. How else can he keep the lid on the fact that all BN politicians are morons, himself included?
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written by ahmadneil, February 24, 2009 13:05:55
Malaysia is in deep cow dung.Only the people themselves will be able to save malaysia,no one else!
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written by cahaya, February 24, 2009 13:09:39
BN is using MACC to investigate car and cows. This made Lim Kit Siang write the following in his blog:
Parliament and the nation were told that MACC was going to become another ICAC (Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption) respected world-wide for its uncompromising and no-nonsense commitment against corruption without fear or favour for position, status or influence.
In less than two months, the MACC has become a joke. Instead of building public confidence in its journey to become another ICAC, feared and respected by all, it has quickly become a joke, reduced into a “Malaysian Agency for Car and Cows” for the Barisan Nasional government to victimize Pakatan Rakyat leaders.
Pak Lah, nevermind the car and cows. Everyone knows that is not a corruption case.
Remember what you said? You wanted corruption cases reported by Umno members to be investigated before the March election? Have the MACC completed investigating the 900 cases? If MACC cannot investigate all of them in time, could MACC focus on the cases that involve those standing for election? If anyone is guilty of corruption, then they cannot be a candidate for Umno election. Pak Lah, can or not?
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written by non conformist, February 24, 2009 13:13:22
"Sometimes only the bullet can bring about the changes we would like to see."
Ah, that is the point.
A bullet each through the numb skull of those self-serving bastards feudal lords who are bent of plundering and raping the good and humble of this beautiful nation.
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written by cahaya, February 24, 2009 13:13:59
To commence on Hijrah, one must determine which direction is the correct path, then you go in that direction. Sadly for Pak Lah, he announced the vehicles for the journey. But the journey has hardly begun. Malaysians are still waiting for the vehicles to move in the correct direction.
Pak Lah, surely you remember the “peribahasa” (proverb) which your elders taught you “Biar lambat asal selamat” (better slow but safe). If you want to go on a journey, you must take care along the way, so that you will reach your destination safely.
If you really wanted reforms against corruption, you must enable the MACC to have uncompromising and no-nonsence commitment against corruption without fear or favour for position, status or influence. Another thing. As a leader, you cannot start a journey and “cabut” after the first few steps, you must continue to the end. Do complete the job properly. Stay for another term and continue your reforms on corruption. We don’t mind if you are a little slow, but we want you to complete what you started. Show us you are a leader who does what he says.
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written by lakshy, February 24, 2009 13:51:59
Mr PM,
Before you enter our history books as the worst PM in our 51 year history, it is time to do some memorable things.
Clean up the police, AG's office, EC, Judiciary, MACC before you step down. Then only will you become a household name to be revered. Otherwise, you will not only be failing in your duty to the Rakyat, but will have to answer to your God for all your failings. For those to whom greatness is bestowed, great deeds and sacrifices are expected. There is no free ride. Do you really believe that leaving Malaysia in the hands of your current deputy in Umno is the right thing to do? Will he just not bring in a new round of Mahathirism? Wouldn't that be setting the country backwards? You have the destiny of the whole nation in your hands, and you will be remembered as the PM who fell asleep all over the place.
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written by lakshy, February 24, 2009 13:56:02
You know when one investigates the current Selangor MB for the cows and cars issue. I wonder if anyone is investigating the current PM for the Australian trips he made to Patrick Badawi's house.
Didn't Jeanne go with him at that time, and they weren't married. The rumours were that she wasn't even properly divorced at that time. So who paid for her trip then huh? Was it rakyat's money, or personal money? Who paid for the visas etc?
Anyone investigate this?
Did the Syariah courst question the trip on morality issues?
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written by MSIABOLEH, February 24, 2009 14:00:08
"Without the Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad would have been dead meat. Islam would never have existed. And Malays, today, would remain Hindus and Buddhists like they were in the beginning" Raja Petra.
Pete, I always like your blog. You always gives us a new perspective.
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written by teo siew chin, February 24, 2009 14:06:38
ahhh it is The Confessions of a Dangerous Mind to hope for The Big Hit and go for The Whole Ten Yards to the Point of No Return in which case we would so have wanted Mr & Mrs Smith all of which of course is just pure Pulp Fiction!
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written by Angela Ooi, February 24, 2009 14:11:00
Great write, you are really bad; now you would have got Roastporkymah all furious and her panties in a twist. hehe!
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written by delCapo, February 24, 2009 14:13:45
pak lah is a simple man... he is proud even simply that he got 2 goats in his residence =] so his "pride" is NOTHING!!
good to se RPK in fiery form again!!
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written by Fight4Justice, February 24, 2009 14:15:44
Your frustration and anger really shows in this article Pete. Those scums are just a family of turd which are not even worth spitting on. My hopes and prayers are with you Pete. God bless.
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written by Chimera, February 24, 2009 14:21:48
ops after the Agong says bye to PM..now de biz ppl r chasing pak lah...hmmmm.. Not a gud sign... Ppl get ready wid ur helmet n raincoat..we r gng to parade.. NO TO NAJIB!
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written by Counterpointer, February 24, 2009 14:33:55
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written by sampalee, February 24, 2009 14:37:04
We simply participate in the ballot box system,without even doubting,it could be the most seductibe and deceptive system around.All the kithab of every great religion does not even hint on such a system.In fact all religions agree on a hereafter,which secular system cannot accept.There can only be ONE Truth,one that is immutable,that serve and not one we experiment with.The law of nature[GOD} will prevail.no matter what.2009 will see a paradime shift and politicians of all nature will be givem the boots.Like shit,all politicians srinks[no exception ]and like shits,all politicians musy be avoided.
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written by mikewang, February 24, 2009 14:47:22
From the initial action and behaviour of its chairman, I don't see any difference in attitude between MACC and ACA.
They are the same as long as UMNO holds the balls of the head of this organisation.
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written by panca, February 24, 2009 14:56:57
Just as the phone rang, the lady on the other side picked the phone and she could be heard answering, "HellO hello(sounded like hell hole indeed) and she said, this is Thambi's Chick, I mean this is Thambi Cheek’s former chick, I mean this is Thambi Cheek 's former office, I mean, (what's with my tongue today as she blabbered away) I mean no more Thambi's chick, no (shit)! I mean no more Thambi's Cheek 's office, Shit me, I mean shit! it 's my new husband 's chick, (what's wrong with me) I mean it's my new shit! husband, Yes I mean it's my new husband shit office.
The caller phone that made the initial call just went DEAD......intelligence concluded and found the call came from.....PUNCAK ALAM...(Ti nin Ti nin Ti nin Ti nin - the tune from "TWILIGHT ZONE") http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...51&index=2
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written by vineeth menon, February 24, 2009 15:05:17
Bandit,
Read it properly.. RPK didn't mention inferior. Can you please tell me who is the founder of Hinduism? Hinduism is actually not a religion, its a way of life.. for example (only) (eg. taking only to religion )If X=human race 100%, A=christians 40%, B=Muslims 40%. Then A B = 80%. The balance 20% is called Hindus..
To become A & B there are procedures.. But,nobody can become X because you are already born X and there is no procedure to become X.
There is no superior religion, its all a way of life.. but its the lack of understanding / misinterpretation(politics) that led to present racially polarized world..
This was not the point of RPKs article.. read other parts..
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written by bernardryan, February 24, 2009 15:06:59
Something interesting found from an australian news website.
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23179728-5006301,00.html
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written by bernardryan, February 24, 2009 15:09:06
http://www.malaysiawaves.com/2009/02/this-could-be-reason-why-sprm-chairman.html
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written by panca, February 24, 2009 15:19:34
Asked whether he would follow former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s footsteps and blog after he steps down, Abdullah said: “I’m not going to blog. But I would love to play more golf and plant vegetables as well as grow fruit trees.”
He also urged the public to continue to work hard during the global economic crisis as the nation has weathered many challenges in the past. “We must also believe in our ability to survive. That is, in fact, my personal philosophy,” he added.
These two paras would put Malaysian in bloody bad mood and the hardcore poor in the kampung in fits, hysteria if they have knowledge of their leader who does nothing but only talk cock.
Do you have the conscience? One who did nothing(nothing has improved in fact deteriorated) and then goes into hibernation with all the "luxuries" while people keeps "hoping" AND gasping for livelihood!
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written by adan, February 24, 2009 15:31:53
AAB should not have just changed ACA to MACC... It would have been more useful and effective if he had just kept the name and changed tHe HEAD.!!
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written by needchg, February 24, 2009 15:32:52
ha ha ha Porky Pig will be mad as hell
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written by Mitch Yusmar, February 24, 2009 15:45:08
Paradigm Shift is one of the most overused words in AAB's vocabulary. What does he know about Paradigm Shift if everyone in his constitution still practices the same old same old....boringgggggg
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written by The dragonheart, February 24, 2009 16:06:36
What paradigm shift we are talking about when one does not know even what paradigm he or she is holding on to?
Before we want to shift our paradigm we must have a secure paradigm in hand first. In Malaysia our paradigm have become Rojak. A paradigm is a mindset and a mind concept based on one historic life and culture. We have come to a stage where we don't know who we are and where we come from. In other words we do not have any paradigms at all. How to shift?
Sometimes some Malaysian (including leaders and corporate people)behaves inhuman (near to animals paradigms). since 1970, the goverment have change the mindset of the people to be racist, capitalist, corrupt, inhuman, selfish, self centered etc etc.
How many teachers today really dedicated to groom and teach children? Many teachers care more about their intestine and prefer to make it longer so they can swallow more in rather than grooming the kids to be better citizens.
How many government servants, police, armed forces are willingly to served the people and the nation sincerely?
Look at the Judges... many of their hands are dirty and want to clean other people's hands... Some of the judges are so unprofessional and don't even know how to make sound judgment.
Politician are worse still... not to say those in BN, but even in the oppositions... all like shit and care more about themselves more than the poor rakyat and votes...
And the big chunck of the product of 1970 change is the general people... The people of Malaysia... from friendly becomes unfriendly, from kesopanan becomes biadap, from setia becomes derhaka...
The government try to change the youth by introducing the NS and NGO to BTN. You can never bent a stiff bamboo if not from its shoots. You must start it from young. The Scouts is the best methods of reforming and it is global and it soes teach young people to be good. But politician wants to make fast bucks by forming other UNIFORM bodies in school so that they can get some money in producing the uniforms. In Malaysia schools there are 29 types of uniform bodies but non is focusing to its objectives. In thailand and Indonesia, all normal school only have scouts and no other... boys and girls are not confused.
Malaysian have no paradigm to shift!!!
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written by mikewang, February 24, 2009 16:14:21
Tsk tsk tsk Pete,
you slip is showing.
You wrote:-
"She is just Najib’s sex partner and nothing more than that..."
Wrong tense, buddy.
It should read "She WAS just Najib's sex partner ....."
Who would want a flabby cow when he could have a Mongolian model ?
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written by varvoom, February 24, 2009 16:17:48
Abdullah said: “I’m not going to blog. But I would love to play more golf and plant vegetables as well as grow fruit trees.”
What a loads of red herring baloney, his real agenda
is this,
badawi boat..
Malaysian Prime Minister, Abdullah Ahmed Badawi arrived in Bodrum yesterday to see his boat which he ordered four months ago. Badawi arrived in Bodrum at 1.30 am with a private jet that belongs to Malaysia Airlines.
The head official of Milas, Bahattin Atci, and Malaysian businessman Ananda Krishnan, who is the sixth richest man in Asia, welcomed Badawi. Kamil Sezgun, who is the director of Kobra Yachting and Tourism Ltd Co, was also present.
Badawi and his friend Krishan went to Gokova for fishing with a luxury motor yacht belonging to Kremala Holding, which was brought over here from Malta. The luxury yacht “Obsessions” is 40-meter long, made in the Netherlands and the captain of the yacht is Cavit Kabak. The yacht was anchored in Milta Marina.
Badawi said he loves Bodrum and south Aegean and the Mediterranean so much. It’s a great pleasure for him to be here fishing and resting on the line (horizon) that connects blue and green (ocean and land).
The boat will cost 8 million dollars
The boat is made of Akaju, Maun, Sipo and Brimanya’s tree which is imported from South Africa. It is expected to be completed in 16 months. Some 60 people are involved in the construction of the boat. The boat will be delivered after 12 months (since he ordered it four months ago). The capacity of the boat is for 14 people and the length is 44 meters. The boat will cost 8 million US dollars.
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written by sueteh, February 24, 2009 17:10:34
First Lady is coined for the USA President and his wife. So, Rosmah wants to be a copy cat. do not worry, Najib the dear husband, demi CINTA Ku will create one political seat for her.
ACA, MACC..whatever, did you not realise that ever since Pak Lah became PM, he has been busy creating commission after commission, tak habis habis. Anyone care to help to me to understand the DIFFERENCE between ACA and MACC? Who is investigating who now? ACA investigate MACC or the other way around. ACA cannot do the job, DELEGATE to MACC, kah??
Khalid Ibrahim, Menteri Besar Selangor, semalam dalam TV you cakap, kena kejar lembu dan kereta kan you tak takut and furthermore, you bilang, if i cannot do the jonb, i better don't do it. You better come clean lah. Silap haribulan, you kena KANTOI with the lembu lembu and lexus lexus sekali. Apa macam?
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written by sueteh, February 24, 2009 17:12:41
Hai..those Pak Police now have to work overtime, suddenly an influxes of police reports to write and Not Investigate and File away (alamak file tak tau ke mana?).
You see this: BN and Pakatan..bedebak, bedebuk, bedebak, bedebuk, then DAP..tung tung chiang, tung tung chiang. Real circus.
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written by Bandit, February 24, 2009 17:18:53
Vineeth Menon, I dont know what angle you are coming from but I do agree Hinduism is a way of life and so could buddhism be. Pete is talking about "reforms". Meaning "improvement". By suggesting that "malays would have remain Hindus or Buddhists, what is the message being implied here? That islam only has improved over the others? Yes we may talk about races here. For example...Certain Malays refuse to change because of years receiving aid from the Government but the chinese and other races quickly adapt to these environment and could still "improve" themselves financially and economically despite "difficult" circumstances because they reformed.... Religion should be left alone and suggesting that a race with a certain religion is superior will only draw criticism. read this paragraph again slowly Mr Menon.
"Without the Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad would have been dead meat. Islam would never have existed. And Malays, today, would remain Hindus and Buddhists like they were in the beginning."....
What if there was really no "Islam". Was remaining a "Hindu" or a "Buddhist" is being a "dead meat".....?
I maintain that it is out out taste for the respect of my fellow Hindus and Buddhist brothers.
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written by Dreamlander, February 24, 2009 17:32:18
RPK, YES, it is time to bring out the SILVER BULLET. The only nonlethal and legitimate weapon (besides the vote) left for the rakyat to express our dissatisfaction is ECONOMIC SANCTION. Especially in these recession and depression periods, the economic repercussions of just a slight change in our preference to deploy the money we spend in consuming our basic daily expenditure will be magnified many folds. Start with boycotting the MSM. Next, patronize only rakyat friendly establishments for our daily needs. If we keep on this practice for several months, all the pro-BN cronies will feel the pain.
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written by alfchuah, February 24, 2009 17:41:25
Your article reminds me of Harvey Milk, who said "If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door". Like all rights, homosexual are fighting for theirs all around the world. RPK is doing the same thing as well.
I don't wish for you to fail or die, but sometimes good stuff rises from ashes. Like San Francisco, perhaps Kamunting will be our own San Fran.
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written by HONEYBEE, February 24, 2009 17:42:07
Quote: "Reforms can’t be achieved through window-dressing. It involves a paradigm shift. It involves revolutionary changes."
Yes, absolutely agree on that! I remember the exact point being emphasized in a Sociology Class taken many, many, many years ago. (No, won't tell you my agesmilies/cheesy.gif )Throughout history, every society goes through stages of growth and one of them is, 'revolutionary change'. It's painful, with much hostility at times. In those years, while reading... I'd wonder when Malaysia would be maturing to that stage. It's just begun, it seems. Many more stages to go before we achieve a matured democratic society. Enjoy the ride 'cos it'll be bumpy.
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written by carribeanking7, February 24, 2009 17:53:01
Dear Bandit, sastrika
When we read statements, it is helpful if we take two factors into account-
1) Background and convictions of the author - If you have read RPK's articles for some time , you would understand that he never wilfully denigrates other religious beliefs.One must understand what the author stands for.
2) The context in which the words are written, lets look at it again
quote"Without the Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad would have been dead meat. Islam would never have existed. And Malays, today, would remain Hindus and Buddhists like they were in the beginning."....
He is saying that without "hijrah" or reform prophet Muhammad would not have stewarded the religion to what it is today (dead meat is merely expressive) in fact he is saying it would have died out.
He is further chastising UMNO to say that their default route is hinduism and buddhism, and without hijrah Islam would never be on equal footings with these two religions.
he is chastizing UMNO who purport to be the champions of Islam, yet who do not follow the tenets that made Islam what it is today, in short he is calling UMNO's "hijrah" hypocrisy.
He merely states that they were likely to have remained buddhist or hindu, by historical fact, he did not say that these two faiths were inferior.
Please read again bro-peace.
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written by pywong, February 24, 2009 18:04:06
ECONOMIC SANCTION: Dreamlady, you are speaking my language. Watch Hartal 1947
here
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written by johntyc, February 24, 2009 18:17:10
I like the way RPK wack the first fat lady Rosmah.
RPK, you're my man!
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written by MsiaCTzen, February 24, 2009 18:19:21
ABB is nothing more than a Prime Minister that makes promises that he can't keep. That what his legacy will be remember.
If ABB wants to redeem himself, he should stop the transition and carry on his promises reform. He should not allow a internationally tainted people to be Malaysian Prime Minister.
ABB should continue his reform and send the murderer of Altantuya to hell.
Take the bull by the Horn--ABB
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written by Kopi37, February 24, 2009 18:57:29
If the needs command us to go into the jungle, I will!
As Mao Tze Tong has said, revolution needs sacrifices, powers derived from the gun barrels, this is an unchanged norm! It all depends on the power-that-be they should realize the consequence of testing the rakyat's tolerance and by believing that they are the only ones holding the guns, they are seriously wrong! They will have to pay a heavy price, like many other dictators, they are going to pay a very heavy price which includes their families!
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written by arnab76, February 24, 2009 19:44:05
dont la put mens best friend ( dog ) on the picture....they are much higher status than the fat RM - Rosmah Mansor ( rumah mayat )and the stupid Najis.
Their status is lower than an ant that we will squash them with our feet soon.....
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written by mob1900, February 24, 2009 20:17:23
Imagine a 'Sea of RPKs'smilies/grin.gif.
Download 'The Mask of Truth'
http://crete.globat.com/~mob19...ithrpk.zip
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written by cruzeiro, February 24, 2009 20:25:10
Sometimes only the bullet can bring about the changes we would like to see.
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Dear Pete,
While the literal may be true, I'm sure you know that it doesn't have to be necessarily so. I suppose you meant it as a metaphor.
Nevertheless, there may be "some" who may attempt to take it literally, give a you a migraine over that statement.
Don't let them rile you up (Considering your circumstances,I know it's tough).
Cheers, Pete!
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written by lynn, February 24, 2009 21:16:17
Dear Pete,
I don't see how there can be reforms in bodohland in our lifetime. Maybe someday, when the country is bankrupt, when all its wealth is in the hands of 5% of the population, majority of the ppl struggling to survive..... maybe bn voters will revolt & face the bullets on behalf of us supporters of PAS/DAP/Keadilan.
This country must be given enough rope to hang itself. It will because we still have around 50% of bn voters to make that happen. Let the ship sink bcos the passengers on it deserve their fate; the rest of us are merely collateral damage unless one can dropped a boat & row away in time.
It's hard for bodohland to see reform when the judiciary, AG, EC, PDRM, ACA or MACC, military, rela, FRU, etc. are controlled by corrupt evil men.
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written by mypanida, February 24, 2009 21:22:37
Well, since the First Lady position is occupied by SPB DYMM Raja Permaisuri.....
Rosmah still can be THE FAT LADY.
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written by Ongtf, February 24, 2009 22:12:22
"She us Najis sex partner", sex with the porky lady. Anyone male will have ED after look at the fat lady!!!!!!!!
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written by latihanQ, February 24, 2009 22:16:51
What reforms? If sleepy head PM respect the laws of the land, there would be no need for reforms.
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written by MAGELLAN, February 24, 2009 22:19:27
Well written RPK! This article sure as hell hits the nail where it hurts most. You are a man of wisdom! Better than our outgoing and incoming PM! Shame on Malaysia!!!
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written by apasalahku, February 24, 2009 22:19:48
She is the murdering bitch who's frying your ass my man.
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written by SamBall, February 24, 2009 22:45:01
Park Lah, even the veggies and fruits trees will go to sleep. You messed up big and missed a great change to really stamp your leadership and leave a mark after the ol' whatisname? Now we will only have an old nangka tree. Sigh.
Now, we await for najis to stink up this beautiful land again. Woe on to Msia!
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written by Oxy, February 24, 2009 23:47:28
The historical fact about Hindus and Buddhist that RPK refered to doesn't amount to much,- just a natural inheritance of the relics of humanity's glorious past.
Thus the need for the advent of Islam and Christianity into SE Asia.
But stop day dreaming. The time table has passed. None can hold back Cosmic Schedules.
In our day of judgment with the 2nd coming of Jesus and Imam Mehdi, what difference
to the mud puddles when the flood covers all?
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written by Mama Juwie, February 25, 2009 03:29:42
Rosmah Mansor? Who is Rosmah Mansor? I don't give a shite if she's defamed by RPK because she probably deserves it more than anyone else. All I know is that all Ministry of Defence's contracts are channeled to her, one way or another, including PLKN contracts. Najib @ Bijan has his testicles in Rosmah's bloody hand and if he barks too much, she will squeeze them nicely like stress balls!
Datuk Seri Bijan Tun Razak - Bapa Pembankrapan Negara
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written by Pakyeh, February 25, 2009 10:13:33
PRK said:
Reforms can’t be achieved through window-dressing. It involves a paradigm shift. It involves revolutionary changes. Sometimes the mere ballot can’t achieve this. Sometimes only the bullet can bring about the changes we would like to see.
How true it is !
We assume that the ballot box would be honest n transparent. Unfortunately it isn't.If it isn't we will never see change for the better, true Democracy and true Islam.Unless we go to war.For that alone jihad is halal.
Allahu Akbar x 3.
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written by redmok, February 25, 2009 10:54:45
MACC is a joke, but it is a tough job when you most of the (supposedly) people you are assign to investigate walk in the corridors of power.
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written by teo siew chin, February 25, 2009 11:14:19
YM RPK...perhaps you should consider toning down the vicious attack on that woman in case in retaliation, naked fotos of you will be circulating around.
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written by renoir, February 25, 2009 11:21:35
The Kuhnian "paradigm shift" merely refers to a commonly accepted way of thinking and behavior, and how such habits of thought and behavior could be replaced with a different set. RPK has used the term correctly and his reference to the Hijrah is rather clever.
From my understanding of the article, RPK was merely stating a historical fact, that especially for the Malay community Islam had replaced Hinduism and Buddhism. I don't think the idea of superiority - or inferiority - of any religion is indicated or intended.
Just a thought - if RPK, with Marina's permission, could somehow satisfy Rosie's libido, perhaps he wouldn't have been hit with the ISA. But of course RPK would probably prefer to cut off his whatyoumightcallit than to do that.
LChuah
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written by teo siew chin, February 25, 2009 11:28:49
HHAHAHAHAHAHA Renoir !!! - you are tooo naughty!
you made me splutter and spit my coffee !!! smilies/cheesy.gif smilies/cheesy.gif
It'll be a hoot if RPK replies your suggestion. smilies/grin.gif
As for the paradigm to shift... gotta wait for most of the old guards to call it a day.
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written by anon, February 25, 2009 13:05:52
Politics = dirty
Pak Lah remains as PM = dirty
So Pak Lah, you will be seen as 'clean' by the people.
In this case, Pak Lah would be doing us all a favor.
If however, you go out, go out gracefully, i.e. get rid of all ars****** who have tarnished the image of this country.
Pak Lah, you have to consult Big M and he will groom you - how to kick off anyone you deem unfit to lead a country or should I say, any of the UMNOputras. Because of these UMNOputras, UMNO is synonymous with Racism, dictatorship, corruption, cronyism, morons etc.
Do the right thing Mr PM, let this be your final blow ( action against these people/animals who divide the people of Malaysia and even divide the Malays - and you will be respected by all before your swan song.
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