A Look Behind The Scenes
A friend recently had me and him talking about the political developments in the State of Perak. As both of us are from that beloved ‘historical state of the pewter’, as well as long time class mates from the same school, we shared with each other about our hopes and fears of what’s to come next.
As he was from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and I’m from Parti Gerakan, we tried to keep the discussion as honest and frank at all times. Not that we have not had arguments before, but the spirit has always been one of – “Agree To Disagree”. And I’m glad that we have always stuck up to that ideal.
Among some of the things discussed included the topic of ‘remote control’ governance. He lament the fact that although ‘his’ Menteri Besar Dato Seri Nizar Jamalluddin was a good man and that the YAB has tried means and ways to pleased the Perak populace with good and prudent policies but most of the time, he, the YAB has been controlled by someone (in fact) two from behind the scenes. If you can imagine how Empress Dowager Tzu Hsi does it to Emperor Guang Su, I’m sure it’ll be something similar.
My friend who is somewhat very closed to the circles of YAB Nizar feels that part of the reason that the ADUNs of Changkat Jering, Behrang and Jelapang left the Pakatan Rakyat coalition was the fact that there has always been an internal struggle by some quarters to gain power over how the State Assembly as well as the Perak Exco is being run.
There’s also an incident whereby (some time ago) a certain young DAP leader ticked off the ADUN from Jelapang and asked her to ‘lompat’ if she doesnt like how they are administering Perak. She was subjected to verbal abuse and mental torture since that encounter with the young DAP leader.
Nevertheless we also talked about, why the fact that, regardless of what has happened in Perak, the most democratic way to return good governance to the people is to call for a fresh State Election to reinstate the Government that the people wants.
My friend also didnt stopped at how he felt ‘his’ MB has been a victim of abuse and control, he also felt that even Sivakumar (the Perak Assembly Speaker) has been at most times been the puppet of 2 strong personalities within DAP. I asled him why he said that and does he have proved about what he said, he stood up and ran to his car to hand me an A4 page full of URLs of ‘evidence’ that certain people in the administration is trying to control both the MB and Speaker.
Among some of the ‘reference’ includes the following:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vGi46E7srto/Sem1SP0LAzI/AAAAAAAAAkE/JnXYZEUffh8/s1600-h/dun+perak+aa.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vGi46E7srto/Sem5xs4WbnI/AAAAAAAAAkc/M2GIHwM3xSw/s1600-h/dun+perak+ngeh.jpg
They show how, in the State Assembly of Perak, through an internal LAN messaging system, both Nga Kor Ming and Ngeh Koo Ham controls the ’what’ and ‘how’ the Perak Speaker should conduct himself in the House. Some lines even denote threats from the young DAP leader upon the Speaker that if the Speaker doesnt do as he was told, they make sure the Speaker was sacked from the Assembly.
This doesn’t augur well with how we see ’serious and proper’ governance should take place within the Assembly as well as the State Exco. If at all, there should be consensus and collective decision making within the ranks to administer the State for all races, not among the few privileged ones.
My friend also handed me some ‘evidence’ as to certain names of Directors in some ‘Sdn Bhd’ that were linked to a few selected privilege persons whom are elected ADUNs. These are companies that were purely set up for the sake of handling land, quarries, official uniforms, etc etc that were profit making in concern.
I just didn’t believe my friend. I told him to shut up and stop talking nonsense. He nevertheless left the stack of ‘evidence’ papers with me. Before he left, he still thinks that MB Nizar was innocent and no amount of argument from me would shake his faith. I respect his views, we finished off the Xi Mut Milk Tea at the nearby Old Town White Coffee shop and parted ways.
We agree to catch up in 2 weeks time after the May 7 sitting of the Perak Assembly. I just hope that there wont be any untowards incident surrounding the sitting of the Assembly.
andyksyong
April 24th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
For the interest of Perakians, expose those messaging print-outs provided they are genuine.
andyksyong
April 24th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
One way of discovering the authencity of the ‘messaging’ is to look at the proceedings record and trace back whatever occured at that time to see whether it tally with the above messaging. If yes, it should be able to tender in court for all related ongoing court proceedings to discredit the integrity of the speaker and MB. I believe this has been circulated to some extent, so do it fast before they can get away with it. Hmm interesting…
sk1
April 25th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Sad and later happy with these disclosures.
Chin-Puchng
April 27th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Expected-la. Now they should know it is not easy to become Government but People in Perak still believe the DAP is their hero. We should continue digging and ‘hacking’ for more evidences. When the time is right, let us prove to the people that PKR is the wrong choice for them.
robertchai
April 27th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Is DAP really the hero of the people? Time will show how ignorant people are at certain time and certain situation? They have forgot that who have the majorities should rule. Is it not democracy? Simple majority. They can come back the next round that is the GE 13. The people need to more evidence and convincing. It is a hard time for BN component parties to gain the people support. They need to work harder and back to the mass for support.
Even Gerakan Youth need to mobilize more youth to gain people support. One member get one member and the numbers will grow by supporting BN component member. What we can see is that Gerakan Youth need to organise more activities at all levels? Gerakan Youth need to move on and plan more activities. As each member increase and more families members will support the party. Gerakan Youth have a role to play to be more relevant with the current political scenario.
romerz
April 28th, 2009 at 2:38 am
Is Perak going to be the next bastion of Gerakan’s power base? Pray tell me.
Until 308, Penang was still a colony!
http://romerz.blogspot.com/2009/04/until-308-penang-was-still-colony.html
robertchai,
DAP nor PR is the hero of the people but at least they are aware of who is fighting for their rights in a democratic Malaysia and who are not.
It looks to me that you are not interested in democracy. Shame on you!
ryan
April 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
http://www.merdekareview.com/news/n/9465.html
This is an account by one of the HNDRAF leaders, P. Uthayakumar, about his feelings as well as his thoughts about the tyranny of UMNO.
When these people wana liberalize the authoritarian governance by BN (yes, including gerakan who is totally an eunuch in BN), some of those well-fed party members here talk about rubbish, asking readers to comment on who and who is the BETTER leader, who is the hero, etc.
You guys know what? yea, as romerz said, you guys have no idea of what is democracy. you guys only know about political streetfights who involve the lowest level of cognition. you guys are empty shells without souls.
Shame on you. Just do some basic research on Wiki if you realize that you know nothing.
ryan
April 28th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Si Pin,
In previous posts, you state that you are in support of abolishing the draconian laws implemented, and stand up firm and straight against those who are suppressing people and the true spirit of democracy.
I understand that you did try. But a pubic statement in press will not serve any purpose as I believe you understand that such a statement will not bring a thorough change.
Such topics is NOT even debated in parliment!
So, tell me, how are you, as the youth chief and potentially a future party leader going to make changes?
Anyone here can labbel Uthayakumar as a racist, or what-so-ever. But his couragoues spirit is the one which our leaders are severely lacking.
By the way, for those who think HINDRAF is a racist group, have you guys looked at the contents of the memorandum?
=)
Kean
April 28th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Romerz is another naive citizen who doesnt understand what is politics all about. Believing opposition blindly & irrationally will not make our country more democratic. Uthayakumar as i know him personally is a joker, ask all his frens about his sincerity. Most important is a strong and happy family and not barking about rights !!!
CYC
April 28th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Gerakan “leaders” always perceived themselves as elites but they forgotten that no amount of intelligence counts if it remains lips services without the courage to speak out in proper avenue i.e. the parliament. I have always equate Gerakan as the greatest fallacy of the so called elites. They possess high qualification but little wisdom and courage. In simple terms they are nothing but a decorative card board for viewing and then destroyed and dump into dustbin.
Get Chang Ko Youn to resign with dignity b4 any Gerakan member qualify himself to speak on this topic.
Richard from Penang
April 28th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
CYC,
why should Chang Ko Youn resign?
If anyone is to resign, it must be Lim Si Pin first.
Chang Ko Youn is a good leader and 1000 times better than Lim Si Pin. And CKY can give better speach than LKY!!! LKY talk until all slimmy things come out from his mouth. No standard!
robertchai
April 28th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
CYC had personal interest and barking at the wrong tree? What have a barking dog do?
No point asking who should or shouldn’t resign. Like I have mention before majorities rule. That is simple mathematic. Numbers do count. Even Romerz have lost his direction after the political tsunami. What is his stand on Gerakan? Abandon the ship. Gerakan ship is still moving and capable to pull back the support. The people will be the judge. Any leaders that can work for the party should be welcome. It doesn’t matter a black, brown or yellow cat but can catch a mice is a good cat.
Gerakan is not an elite club. Gerakan still care for the people and need to be more relevant with the current political scenario. That is why Gerakan Youth under Lim Si Pin should carry out more youth activities that tune with the present generation. More action, more effort and ignore those lameduck that had abandoned the GERAKAN ship.
ryan
April 28th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Robert,
Share with us what do u know about the visions, missions and visions of Gerakan? What is the aspirations of you guys in the party?
I see that many of those in party see wining an election, and retaining the governance as the mission of the party. As long as people are pleased, that is the most important thing.
Lack of knowledge about political sciences, sociology, philosophy, economics, and other field of natural sciences is the core problem here.
Carry out more youth activities? I believe that you see that as a channel to get in touch with the youth. Tell me, what do they learn in the end?
You perspective is limited at the context of the party. When one rank the survival of party/his own survival in the party more than the interest of the nation, that person is not qualified to be the national leader, regardless of what reason you can list down. Apparently, this are the SOLE objectives of current politicians, including of those in Gerakan.
When Abraham Lincoln dare to wave a civl war against confederate in abolishing the slavery, our BN political leaders are afraid of scoldings from UMNO in asking for abolishing of ISA. Press statement serve no more than a publicity gimmick, of which people will soon forget how useless they are.
And for those in the party, can’t anyone of you think of the bigger picture?
CYC
April 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Richard & Robert,
First of all, i m not a Gerakan member and will never be one. Therefore, there is not justification of personal interest and what not. moreover, i don’t think Lim Si Pin deserve to be a political leader at all. to me, he is there because of his father plus the culture of bodek in Gerakan.
Whether Gerakan remain relevant or not, it is neither decided by you or me. Go to the battle ground in Perak to see and ask what kind of sympathy support Gerakan still got. Chang Ko Youn must resign simply because his act of accepting the decorative post contradict with Gerakan’s founding principle aspiration of just and fairness. He simply has no vision or what soever to qualify himself as a leader. He has done nothing during his tenure as Perak Exco for donkey years.
CYC
April 29th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
What the heck are all Gerakan green honk bullshit in this blog ? go ask your president the honorable minister of unit aunties and below par -formance to ask PM to buck up and cut the civil service work force by half just to be at par with Thailand. Otherwise, both himself and Najib should be sacked for non performing.
Politics is not meant for bullshit and empty talk. Talk at the proper avenue and fight to defend the principles you advocate.
There is joke circulate in internet which read:
” I don’t need sex, our government f.**k me everyday.”
Perhaps i should modify it a little to : Gerakan’s idiotic and naive self actualizing thoughts ra*e the rakyat every minutes.
Ah Tok
April 29th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Some people out there had sentenced BN/Umno to death. Conversely LGE, Anwar or Hadi’s faeces taste and smell good to them. Why no one question the MACC for letting Fairuz off or did PR bribed them? Why no one question when the court release RPK or refused Zambry’s recent application to hear the case at the Fed Ct level? That is the problem…
robertchai
April 29th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Let the people decide. No point shouting, screaming and pestering anyone to resign. Even a Perak DAP leaders trying to impress his partner how good and competence at using religious verse. Look out at http://www.malaysiakini.com for video recording. Even we can’t agree on what contribution a leaders have done for their communities . Respect each other different view and perspective.
Is it show politicians trying to score point and winning votes? That is politic. Number do count in every sense. It depend on the politician to gain continous support from the people.
Is it wrong that Pemuda Gerakan go back to it basic? For a just and fair society. LSP can do his work and he need support from all level. Prove your worth and move forward.
Pemuda Gerakan have to organise more relevant activities for the youth and work along with other NGO. Politic is the art of diplomacy and commitment for a better multi racial society.
kungfumaster
April 29th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
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Since winning their victory seats, nothing has been done. Elek. Very soon UMNO and Gerakan Youth will go down the drain.
For the sake of politics, buckle up. There is still time, but it gets lesser by the day.
ryan
April 29th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Robert,
You answer none of my questions. It simply reflects at which level the gerakan members is operating at. As simple as that.
What is Gerakan’s core competency and core value? What make its presence relevant to Malaysians? I did not ask anyone to resign (unlike some of those here). But the so-called soul searching of BN and the so-called reformation is nothing more than the temporary gimmicks of pleasing the rakyat. The leaders and members themselves have no idea of what are their responsibilities.
For a just and fair society? Do you really need me to list out the inequality, inequity, suppressant, violation of consitution, abuse of power which have been done by BN in these 50 years? It is not wrong of coz, but I would say that your definition of “just and fair” society is a HOLLOW concept without any concrete ideas, policies, rhetorics to back it up. And apparently, this is also the major problems faced by current politicians of which they can propose this and that but in the end they can’t even execute the basics of them.
To Ah Tok,
The fact that MACC drop the charge is based on what rationale.have you found out? whereas Khir Toyo which has been, APPARENTL, proven to be involved several allegation was not bothered at all by MACC. Need me to say more? Your argument has justified all the previous comments posted by you.
Btw, the court released RPK? Oh really?
Federal court refused the hearing is on the basis of ensuring the indenpendene of legislature or siding PR?
=)
ryan
April 30th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Dear Ah Tok,
For your reference.
cheers
ryan
April 30th, 2009 at 8:30 am
OPs, sorry the URL.
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/24996-nh-chan-an-inconvenient-judge
Richard from Penang
April 30th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Comparing Lim Si Pin with his deputy Oh Tong Keong …………………..lim si pin has done nothing for the youth side. Only know how to rely on his deputy in Penang. Lim Si Pin, you think everyone in Penang is your employee in your office???
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Fang Seong
May 1st, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Si Pin,
First the authenticity of the ” references ” must be established otherwise it is fit for the wastepaper dustbin.
Secondly, what the Gerakan leaders do at the State and Federal level is worst. They dare not even squeak when UMNO yelled. Just look at the ex-CM of Penang whose official photo was stomped and torn. What did Gerakan leaders and members do ?
Keep quiet ! Shame on Gerakan and it showed Gerakan is subservient to UMNO. Just be in BN to collect the monthly dues. Do you think Gerakan can survive the politcis of today ?
Think hard and answer honestly.
What was Gerakan’s stand when UMNO and its NGO advanced their pendatang issue. Keep quiet.
What is Gerakan’s stand now compared to Chong Eu’s time ? No comparison.
Better to close shop than involving yourself in politics.
robertchai
May 2nd, 2009 at 6:35 am
Vision of Gerakan is for a just and fair society. Is it not Gerakan vision for a 1 Malaysia? Are we not making a vibrant, harmonious and strong multi racial, multi cultural and multi religious society? We need to work together and time have tell us time have indeed change the political scenario.
Are we still really satisfy with PR government ? The people will be the judge whether Gerakan is relevant or not. Numbers do count. We need to work harder and go down to the ground to assess the sentiment. We cannot predict the future but we can propose a better Malaysia for all Malaysians.
What Malaysians want? A better education opportunities for their children, economic opportunities, job creation, safe environment, efficient bureauracy delivery, competence local government, better qualities of life, green environment and home ownership.
Let move on Gerakan Youth.
ryan
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:36 am
Just and fair society is certainly not the policy of UMNO currently. Also, fair and just is too broad. What ideology do you embrace? What approach will you adopt to realize the vision? Is it something similar to social democracy? or liberalism (well, currently the separation of power has failed terribly in Malaysia, GLC are controlled by certain social elites, market interference, etc.)? Absolute secularism to avoid religious conflict of interest when governing the people?
Dear robert, what you mention are some of the fruits of the governance. However, there is a lack of in-depth idea on how all these can be carried out. I would say that this is the core problem faced by our politicians nowadays. They are just too simple-minded.
By the way, I thought Gerakan originall envisage for Malaysians’ Malaysia? Why change to the hollow and easy-to-be manipulated slogan, the so-called ” One Malaysia” which is meaningless given that our newly appointed PM can easily interpret it depending to the contexts?
bushcai
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:14 pm
I notice that Gerakan Leaders to0 theoritical. You all talk about party reform, restructure ….re……but seems like no action to be taken.
No wonder the members keeping make noise. Better do something how to reform the party rather than shout here shout there.Since 308 oledi one year liao loh.Still no clear direction.Sooner all later will really become PGRM=pengemis gerak roda mundur.! Wake up mei! still pin point each other.
Thinking something and doing something how to win back the rakyat hati.Don’t shout satu hati then become belah hati!
bushcai
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Pls don’t scare to publish my comments. Be open minded,then only can progress.
bushcai
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:26 pm
TO Richard from Penang,
I suggest you contest the Ketua Pemuda Nasional in the coming years. On now onwards you can come out your constructive plan how to lead the Youth rather than attacking LSP. No fault give comments but should give your precious opinions too.Don’t just like most leaders talk siok. If you like to talk siok pls go to PKR=pandai kelendong rakyat.Tq.
bushcai
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:43 pm
To CYC,
I fell funny why you also follow the Gerakan green honk bullshit in this blog too. Pls clear your mind first before commenting something bullshit.
bushcai
May 3rd, 2009 at 7:57 pm
To CYC,
CKY should resign or not is not decide by you too.You can say whatever you like but you said CKY did nothing is too much la.If he did nothing how can he elected 3 times as a ADUN by Sg. Siput’s people. If your comment make sense meaning that the Sg Siput people no brain la.Don’t know who bullshit?
robertchai
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Ryan,
You can’t satisfy everyone. At least part of the society have enjoy the infrastructure and facilities provided by the BN government. We need to have some idealism in our youth to serve the rakyat. It doesn ‘t PR or BN representative but the one that can serve deserve our support. Are we satisfy with the present corp of politicians? Situation and time create “time heroes” to rejuvenate our economic, political and social scenario.
Political tsunami have come and gave everyone a political wakeup call. It can be PR face the next political tsunami in the 13 GE. Wait and see. We need caring, sensible and rational politicians that care for a better Malaysia for all Malaysians. We are a multi racial, multi religious and multi cultural society that need a lot of tolerance and compromise. We need to move on to overcome the economic challenges and the oncoming swine flu. A lot of proactive and efficient manpower need to work and tackle hard.
Maybe talent and changes to be make in our civil service. ” Deadwood” needed to be remove and efficient civil service need to upgrade. We need proaction workers and constant supervision from
superiors.
Hang Tuah
May 4th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
you guys know how many aliases does si pin have to make this blog look active? look no further just scrutinize some of the responses with past postings and you will get your answer
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Fang Seong
May 4th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
However, my comments is still under moderation.
Have the courage to publish it.
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bushcai
May 9th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Hang Tuah,
Is it true you posted under 2 names?If you dun reply that means is true.Why you like that?Hang Tuah’s name is a very brave and sincerly person.Pls dun spoiled the name.
VP
May 13th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Chin Puchong, who should be the right choice then??????????????
VP
May 13th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
If MCA & GERAKAN have been taking care of the welfare of the pupil, people will have no second though of giving support to them. However, it is otherwise. So sad……..
Chin-Puchng
May 20th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Very happy to see so many positive & negative comments showing that you guys are still very concern about the future of GERAKAN. That is a good sign !
Trust me, GERAKAN is the right choice.
If you have doubts in GERAKAN’s ideology and don’t want to see GERAKAN acheiving it’s vision, to me you are terrorist.
If you think you are a better leader or you have better ways, please come forwards to help GERAKAN for the sake of all the Malaysian. It is better than just wasting your time criticising people.
I am not as wise as you, and didn’t do much for the party and country. But Mr Wise Man, how much have you done compare to P. Uthayakumar?
ryan
May 24th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Branded a terrorist for having doubt in the ideologies? That must be the greatest joke in the world.
As a component party who is utterly suppressed under UMNO’s political hegemony and blatant abuse of judiciary institution, I cannot see how this helps the party to be the right choice.
Gerakan’s original visions are definitely great, I have to admit. But a long term deterioration has effectively rendered the party members themselves to have no ideas where the party is heading to.
Criticizing is not a waste of time. Instead, it offers check-and-balance.
Anyway, I can’t see why we should trust you when the KPI minister himself has no control over what he is supposed to do.
Sigh.