YOUR ROYAL HIGHNESS, WHERE WAS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM?

I attended a friendly match between Malaysia with a Barclays’ Premier League team for the first time ever last Saturday with close friends at Bukit Jalil. I picked the game against Liverpool because I thought between the three visiting English teams which came to Malaysia, this was the team that we had the best chance of scoring against. I was right. We were entertained with 9 goals in between them.

Perhaps more than the match itself, I was looking forward to the beginning of the event hoping to hear the MC declare, “Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the national anthem”, then experience the 70,000 packed Stadium gyrate with the singing of the Negaraku. I was totally flabbergasted when it didn’t happen. On the contrary, the Liverpool anthem was played over and over again with Malaysians from all walks of life in their proud red shirts singing at the top of their lungs in loyalty.

First I asked who’s jurisdiction it was under, whether the FAM or Stadium Board. I was told that it was under the FAM’s purview.

We can understand why the Great Britain’s national anthem didn’t have to be observed as Liverpool and other clubs visiting us were not representing England. 

What people especially the FAM should realize is that the Negaraku was not to be played to represent the National team playing in the friendly match, but it must be played because the game was held on Malaysian soil and should be observed by everyone in attendance at the beginning of any sports event. 

The game could have been played by Bangladesh and Nepal for all I care but it is Paramount that the Negaraku be played at the beginning. Will the FAM take responsibility on this matter or remain stubborn stemming on technicalities?

The Malaysian government advocating 1Malaysia should take notice that we FAILED to take advantage to unite the Malaysians in patriotism under our anthem when there were 70,000 spectators under one roof! They were patriotic nonetheless but it would have raised the bar a little higher having willing citizens sing the national anthem in arms. I was told it was not done at the Arsenal match either! 

If the FAM officials were ignorant, is there not a sports ministry representative on the board to provide counsel on the matters of the nation and the government’s pure agenda?

Where there is lack of Patriotism that is when we pleasure the malicious aliens in destroying the fabric of our Nation. 

Patriot(ism) is not what is printed on our red shirts to illegally counter another illegal march! It must be instilled in the citizens whom I’m sure were more than proud to sing the Negaraku despite being in their Liverpool shirts, but they were never given a chance! Instead, the overzealous MC in the commentary box encouraged the spectators further to butter-up the visiting English team, (general trait of local traitors favouring Colonialist in the history of this nation) by playing their club anthem no less than
8 times throughout the afternoon.

The government shouldn’t blame the Rakyat when they appear less patriotic like on July 9th! We should blame ourselves for our lack of awareness and taking things for granted.

In The Same Breath, As An Ardent Fan Of The Malaysian Football Team And A Genuine Patriot, I Respectfully Ask His Royal Highness Sultan Ahmad Shah, President of The Football Association Of Malaysia, Why Isn’t The Negaraku Observed Before Every Game Tuanku?

THE KING'S " SPEECH "

His Majesty The King

The following is the Official Statement of His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin issued by the Istana Negara in its originality:

"Beta sedang mengikuti dengan teliti akan perkembangan cadangan kumpulan BERSIH untuk mengadakan perarakan dan perhimpunan beramai-ramai yang bertujuan menyerahkan memorandum kepada beta selaku Yang di-Pertuan Agong dan bagaimana pihak kerajaan menangani isu ini khususnya agensi-agensi dan jabatan-jabatan yang terbabit.

Namun, beta yakin kepemimpinan negara di bawah Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Haji Abdul Razak berkemampuan untuk menangani masalah ini dengan sebaik mungkin.

Beta menyeru di dalam keghairahan sebahagian rakyat berpolitik bagi menyuburkan demokrasi dalam negara kita ini hendaklah dipastikan juga bahawa tuntutan demokrasi tidak akan membawa kemusnahan kepada negara.

Kita tidak boleh terlalu terikut-ikut dengan amalan-amalan negara-negara luar secara umumnya kerana keharmonian dan kestabilan negara adalah asas penting bagi sesebuah negara yang perlu semua pihak pertahankan.

Beta juga menyeru kepada pihak kerajaan agar melaksanakan segala amanah yang diberikan kepada rakyat secara adil dan bijaksana dan yang pentingnya Beta selaku Yang di-Pertuan Agong tidak mahu melihat dalam negara bermasyarakat majmuk ini berada di dalam keadaan bermusuhan sesama sendiri ataupun sebahagian rakyatnya bermusuh dengan kerajaan atas apa jua alasan pun.

Setiap permasalahan yang timbul, kita sebagai masyarakat bertamadun hendaklah menyelesaikan secara rundingan dan tidak mengikut perasaan seperti pepatah Melayu ‘Yang Dikejar Tak Dapat Yang Dikendong Berciciran’.

Hakikatnya demonstrasi jalanan banyak membawa keburukan daripada kebaikan walaupun niat asalnya baik.

Sebaliknya kita harus menumpukan kepada matlamat utama memajukan negara, bukannya mencipta masalah yang membuat negara berada terkebelakang. Ingatlah bumi mana yang tidak ditimpa hujan, lautan mana yang tidak bergelora.

Itulah pentingnya sifat kesederhanaan dan tolak ansur yang telah begitu lama diamalkan oleh warisan pentadbiran negara."

Below is the translated full text of His Majesty's statement:

"I am following closely the developments of the proposed gathering and procession by Bersih with the aim of handing over a memorandum to me as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and how the Government, particularly the agencies and departments concerned, is handling the issue.

However, I believe that the nation's leadership under Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Razak is capable of handling this problem in the best possible way.

I urge that amid the political fervour of a section of the people to bolster democracy in our country, it must also be ensured that this demand on democracy does not bring destruction to the country.

Generally, we cannot be following too much the practices in other countries, as harmony and stability are vital foundations for a country and which all quarters must protect.

I also urge the Government to carry out everything that is entrusted to it by the people in a just and wise manner, and it is important that I, as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, do not want to see this country with a plural society in a situation where there is animosity among them or a section of the people being enemies with the Government, on whatever grounds.

When any problem arises, we as a civilised society must resolve it through consultations and not follow our emotions, as the Malay saying goes Yang dikejar tak dapat yang dikendong berciciran (Not getting what we chase for and spilling what we carry).

The fact is, street demonstrations bring more bad than good although the original intention is good. Instead, we should focus on our main objective to develop this country, and not create problems that will cause the country to lag behind.

Remember that there is no land where the rain does not fall, there is no ocean that is not turbulent. That is how important moderation and compromise is, which has been long in practice by our nation's administration.”

Source: Bernama

BAN THE RALLIES

SAVE THE COUNTRY

The PATRIOT Foundation is deeply concerned with the recent developments with regards to the illegal Bersih 2.0 rally, which will take place on July 9 on the streets of Kuala Lumpur.

Bersih 2.0 organisers had also announced that simultaneous demonstrations will be held at 2pm local time on July 9 in London, Canberra and Sydney as well as Taiwan.

Two other groups namely Perkasa and Pemuda UMNO have also announced that their members would also take to the streets against Bersih 2.0.

The PATRIOT Foundation is therefore calling for:

1. A ban on all three rallies by Bersih/Perkasa/Pemuda UMNO.

The organisers' efforts to bring issues to the streets can be likened as sabotaging the Nation as whatever happens on that day will tarnish Malaysia's image as a fast developing peaceful nation. They are rebels using several outfits as a front. There are proper channels for grouses and grievance to be aired. Holding a rally or several rallies is certainly not an option.

2. Use preventive laws.

It is unfortunate that earlier warnings issued by Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein have gone unheeded. The ministry should therefore no longer hesitate to take preventive measures on the organisers. Any action on the day of the event or after would be futile as the repercussions would already have far-reaching consequences especially on the economy of the country.

3. Negative reporting on the country.

Past experiences of illegal rallies in the country had shown the negative impact on the country's reputation as a politically stable and safe destination. International media reporting on the day itself and those so called independent news portals will do the most damage to the country. Turmoil sells in their trade. Giving factual and direct account is secondary.

4. Organizers should face the music.

All the organisers - be it Bersih 2.0, Perkasa and Pemuda UMNO - must be charged for instigating members to gather illegally. They must be banned from leaving the country before or after the event. The Bersih organizers for instance must not be allowed to leave the country for possible exile to avoid prosecution. In another example, Pemuda UMNO chief YB Khairy Jamaluddin, should be asked to return to be alongside his soldiers instead of fighting for another cause beyond our shores. A responsible General is one who initiates a war and stands by his command.

5. Malaysians to save the country.

Each and every one of us who call ourselves Malaysian should reject and stop all attempts to create chaos on any streets in the country or elsewhere.

We are all peace-loving people who want the country to prosper and continue to develop to meet Vision 2020.

Malaysia is as the national anthem goes

"Negaraku, tanah tumpahnya darahku,

Rakyat hidup, bersatu dan maju,

Rahmat Bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan,

Raja kita, selamat bertakhta.

Rahmat Bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan,

Raja kita, selamat bertakhta."

We should not allow ourselves to be use by manipulators serving their own self and political interests.

About The PATRIOT Foundation

The Patriot Foundation is an independent, non-governmental and non-profitable think tank that provides necessary feedback to the government and Malaysians on basic social, political and economic issues through open channels.

DO THE RIGHT THING HISHAM!

The Real Deal

Many interesting things have happened lately and although I have the strong urge to write about my recent trip to New York and Washington, I think one needs to be written touching on the indecisive Home Minister on an impending mass rally that if it is allowed will encourage more rallies that will disrupt our tourism and retail industry

Dato’ Sri Najib has been doing a fine job travelling around the world raising Malaysia’s profile among the world business community and luring foreign investments to our shores seeing quick results.

At home, locals mostly the affluent and rich organizers of Bersih are using the majority of the less educated and low income earning mass to flood the streets to cause nuisance and serve the political purpose of the opposition.

What has the Home Minister got to say?

The Star Online quoted the “much feared” Minister as saying the police would handle the issue so as to avoid any quarters from accusing him of political involvement in the matter.

After having said that and the announcement of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, the Bersih movement still intends to continue with their event inviting retaliatory measures and inflammatory remarks by more than 30 other Malay NGOs, which could spell total calamity and chaos in the Capital.

And all the Home Minister can say is “I leave it to the police to act professionally and in accordance with the law,” thinking it will indemnify him from any responsibility if anything untoward were to happen.

Because there is a lack of assertiveness from the Home Minister, instead of parties backing off, we see others even within the ruling party like UMNO Youth getting into the fray disrespecting the warning of the former who is also a Vice President of UMNO.

What The Youth Movement should do instead as a pressure group is to COMPEL the Minister in charge of Internal Security to be more FORCEFUL and RESPONSIBLE instead of joining in to encourage others to undermine the nation’s peace and public order. All it takes is one verbal abuse coupled with emotions not having the benefit of intellect and all Hell will break loose.

I am the last person who’d want to tell the gentleman Minister how to do his job but maintaining law and order and National Security isn’t like dashing ingredients in the kitchen wok on a trial and error basis until the dish becomes a cuisine.

National income from tourism and foreign investments through the hard promotional tours of the good Prime Minister and his Deputy Muhyiddin Yassin are at stake if preventive measures are not taken and animosity is allowed to spill onto the streets. “Two wrongs don’t make a right”, neither does a third wrong if the Home Minister chooses to remain neutral and irresponsible.

We already know the culprits behind this impure endeavor under the pretext of demanding for clean elections! Special branch reports by various intelligence bureaus should be flooding in to allow the Minister to make the necessary decisions without even flinching. Pull them in and if any of them are adamant in going through with it, then take stern action in accordance to whatever the law provides. If the Minister is afraid to take action, which is in the best interest of the majority (the 418 odd police reports by business operators and tourists associations should be enough to bring courage to him to make the right move), then he should step aside and let a real man do the job!

Two of the many provisions are:

‘If the Minister is satisfied that the detention of any person is necessary with a view to preventing him from acting in any manner prejudicial to the security of Malaysia or any part thereof or to the maintenance of essential services therein or to the economic life thereof, he may make an order (hereinafter referred to as a detention order) directing that that person be detained for any period not exceeding two years’. (s 8(1) Internal Security Act 1960)

And

‘If the Minister is satisfied that with a view to preventing any person from acting in any manner prejudicial to public order it isnecessary that that person should be detained, or that it is necessary for the suppression of violence or the prevention of crimes involving violence that that person should be detained, the Minister shall make an order (hereinafter referred to as a ‘detention order’) directing that that person be detained for a period not exceeding two years’. (s 4(1) Emergency (Public Order And Prevention of Crime) Ordinance 1969).

Much money has been spent to promote Malaysia abroad and our best selling points to lure foreign investors here is our peace, political stability and friendly business environment.

The Forbes Brothers Surrounding The Prime Minister

Forbes Incorporated recently described Malaysia as the “center of the world”. Forbes will be bringing the World C.E.O. Conference to Kuala Lumpur in September. A number of Presidents and VPs of international conglomerates lined up to meet the Prime Minister in New York and at least one renowned mobile manufacturer have intentions to pick Malaysia as its Asian headquarters bypassing China and India, while the others already have a strong presence in Malaysia and are currently acting as our “ambassadors” in the world corporate scene by promoting our country with their counterparts abroad.

When National and Economic Security is at stake, it is not the time to be popular or fear to lose future election votes but to maintain the good run this country is having. This hard call must be for Malaysia, not for the elections. Make the right decision for the benefit of the mass and let the chips fall where they may. We must trust the judgment of the majority who will eventually see the righteous path of our actions.

If we act cowardly and become indecisive, or make the right decision at the wrong time, we will not only lose more seats in the elections, but also the economy and foreign confidence in our state of affairs.

ALARM BELLS FOR FEDERAL CHINESE LEADERS!

Alarm Bell With A Noose Around The Neck For MCA And Gerakan?

Results in the recent Sarawak elections unraveled the real truth about the Chinese community’s support for their own leaders in Barisan Nasional. The benefit of the doubt can no longer be given to them through allocations paid or promises made in advance.

The principled MCA President Dr. Chua Soi Lek has amplified this notification and raised the stakes up by indirectly throwing a challenge to his peers in the Peninsula when he advised the SUPP leaders in Sarawak to reject invitations to join the State Cabinet for their failure to draw Chinese approval for BN.

Having the second highest position in the government also didn’t guarantee Chinese support as proven in the loss of Tan Sri Dr George Chan in Miri while being the incumbent Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak. Being a minority while having that position evidently means nothing to this community.

Dr Chan’s outcome has straight in the face, negated MCA and GERAKAN’s former theory that a Second Deputy Prime Minister’s position for the community will lure their people to the fold.

Prime Minister Najib now can hold Chua Soi Lek by his word which he can impose on the GERAKAN leaders as well. Bring the numbers in, or suffer a reduction in their Cabinet representation. In this scenario, great service can still be rendered to the Chinese community through either Malay or Indian hands truly proving that 1Malaysia is alive and healthy. In fact, it could be more affective since the community at this point clearly rejects MCA and GERAKAN but are slowly warming up to Najib’s style of leadership and the government who cares and shares.

Prime Minister Najib and his Deputy Muhyiddin worked hard to pull through the 2/ 3 majority for BN. UMNO has their work cut out too and beside the top two brass in the Malay party who were deeply concentrated in Sarawak (Dato’ Sri Najib couldn’t even tear himself away from the Rakyat there to pay his last respects at his late aunt’s funeral), the rest must remain silent as to Taib Mahmud’s tenure as Chief Minister because no matter what we have to say, his own party Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu wiped the floor by winning all 35 of the seats contested. Let’s see if UMNO can match that feat winning all or even 85% of the seats we’ll be contesting in the coming general elections. Only then can we stand tall and big in the eyes of our peers.

Sarawak has upped the ante for us all at the federal stage! Every party is challenged at their individual level and has a role to play with a target to achieve, but the onus is on Dr Chua Soi Lek and other Chinese leaders to bring back the numbers for the team. It is important to now work together and ensure that we pull our weights and move forward as 1BN.

The rest can be sorted out with great satisfaction for the Government and People of this great Nation if we achieve our goal giving Dato Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia, more than a comfortable two-thirds majority in Parliament.

I Have Always Advocated That The Party Comes First While The Leader Is Less Significant. But In The Case Where The Rakyat Has More Confidence In The Dynamic Leader Himself To Change And Improve On The Average Brass He Inherited From A Weak Predecessor, Then I Have To Make An Exception And Say:

THINK NAJIB, VOTE BN!!!

"PROSTITUTE" BLOGGERS ARE TRAITORS TO THE NATION!.

It is often said that, “The pen is mightier than the sword”. A pen for hire is often likened with the profession of an Assassin. But the former is worse than the latter because even assassins have a code which they honour. Once they take on a job, they cannot be out-bought by the target. If they do, a contract will be put on their heads, and with the scarce skill of the profession out there in the market, the less players left on the field, the higher the fees, making it a pleasure for their peers to have them “expired”.

As for bloggers, there are thousands out there, and their skills and intentions are widespread. But if one has a large following, one can either be a responsible and informative writer, an assassin, or a prostitute wordsmith, which is a traitor to the reading people when it corrupts their thoughts on a rightful matter.

One such example is the fugitive blogger who appeared on national television recently trying to exonerate him self from blemishing the current Prime Minister’s image when the latter was the Deputy Prime Minister. He admitted that the general intention behind declaring his statute was to “block Najib from succeeding Pak Lah”.

He may not have published nor said anything directly related to the Prime Minister or his wife, but the fact that the controversial/famous to some/infamous to others Raja Petra Kamaruddin (RPK) made a statutory declaration, on allegations by others made against the former, was good enough to imply that they were guilty as accused. Confusing enough? Yes, that was the general idea so that he can weave his way out of this and blame the others. What’s the point when the damage is already done?

Any similarity in looks as well as character?

The majority of RPK’s supporters may be birdbrains but others who are weary of him know that this is a desperate attempt by him to take his “head out of his own buttocks”.

Fact of the matter is, RPK had a large reader-base numbering in the tens of thousands if not more. He knew the influence he wielded especially after the publicity stunts that led him to his “vacation” in the Kemunting resort.

All he had to do was imply, and the majority would have taken it as gospel. Appearing innocent and trying to use technicalities to spin himself out of a web is a double-whammy for the people who believed in him. Firstly, he misled them with his actions. Secondly, he insults them further by trying to say that he was wrongly read!

We have a duty to the Nation. We shouldn’t be sensationalizing half-truths to become popular at the expense of paralyzing the nation in progress. I may sound dramatic but when the good name of a promising leader and his wife could be involved in a homicide, it slows down the Nation when the innocent party and the government (because of the office that he holds) have to be on the defensive. As readers ladies and gentlemen, reflect on how you would feel when you’re led to believe all that, only to be told later by the same culprit who led you, that he now doesn’t believe it to be true! Don’t you feel like a betrayed sucker?

When the Rakyat is betrayed, it constitutes treason in my book and such a person should be called a traitor for bringing our country’s reputation down a few notches because of the implications, that later spun into accusations abroad.

What interests me most is to know who took him out of the country, and how it was done considering he was a wanted man. They too, must be taken to task.

The next question in my mind is, was he paid to create the negative implication at that time towards Najib and Rosmah? If he was, then his status as fugitive can be upgraded (or downgraded) however you may view it, to “prostitute blogger" who brings gratification to his paying client.

Names Were Mentioned To Influence His Decision, Surveillance Should Be Administered And Some Action Taken On These Individuals If Their Movements Prove To Be Consistent To The Allegations Of Their Involvement. Learn From Our Neighbours Down South. Traitors Should Not Be Allowed To Roam Freely Misleading The Rakyat And Causing Problems To The State, Weather Implicitly Or Explicitly.

We Are 1Malaysia. Negara Dan Rakyat Didahulukan , Pencapaian Diutamakan.

MERCURY RISING

Malaysia's Destiny

The Patriot Takes This Opportunity To Wish Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak Congratulations On His Second Year In Office As The Right Honourable Prime Minister Of Malaysia. May Allah’s Grace And Blessings Be Upon Him And The People Of This Great Country. Amin.

BN ON A WINNING MOMENTUM

AFTER every by-election, the temperature on the political thermometer goes up a notch for Barisan Nasional. This is especially so in the last eight by-elections where the coalition party won seven -- five with increased majority, two wrested from the opposition and one lost.

The mercury is slowly rising.Some political observers said this augurs well for Datuk Seri Najib Razak to seek a fresh mandate from the rakyat, his own after he was sworn in as prime minister two years ago this April, especially after Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud delivers a handsome win of the state election on April 16.

The infighting within the opposition also lends support to this conviction. The prime minister has been laying down the groundwork to, among others, restore the confidence of the majority of the voting rakyat and the foreign investors.

The string of back-to-back by-election victories showed that most Malays and Indians have returned to the fold, with a slight increase in Chinese approval. This was not so much because of BN or even of their own leaders in the coalition but more on the promising quality and sincerity of Najib's leadership and economic acumen.

The foreign investors have also put Malaysia back on their radar. Last year alone, the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (Mida) approved investments in the manufacturing sector totalling RM47.2 billion. The ringgit has increased in value by 44 points from RM3.52 to RM3.08 against the greenback, the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index has risen from 966 to 1,521 points, and the equity market capitalisation has increased by RM221 billion.

All these are the positive outcomes of Najib's economic policies and personal supervision. First, there was the stimulus packages to the tune of RM60 billion, introduced in the first quarter of 2009, which saw the economic environment positively enhanced, especially in the construction sector.

Then came the New Economic Model (NEM), meant to transform Malaysia into a high income country by increasing productivity and investments from abroad by the year 2020. There was also the economic liberalisation measures, which lowered the minimum quota for Malay ownership in traded companies in various sectors from 30 per cent to 12.5 per cent.

It also allowed foreign investors to maintain majority holdings in most ventures, with the exception of utility firms and banks. In addition, government subsidies were reformed to better serve only the deserving instead of spreading it across the board and benefiting even the wealthy.

Those which were revised were primarily for sugar and fuel. The revision was two-pronged; one, to promote a healthy lifestyle for the rakyat and the other, targeting financial assistance to the rightful beneficiaries to government aid. Although the reforms save the government approximately RM1 billion, it is still spending RM8 billion annually subsidising the rakyat.

The government also reached out to the young by announcing a housing scheme for fresh graduates. It enables those earning less than RM3,000 a month to obtain a 100 per cent loan from certain financial institutions for houses ranging between RM100,000 to RM220,000 over 30 years.

Furthermore, in appreciation for the loyal service of civil servants, free medical facilities at government hospitals are provided for those who retire under the Employees Provident Fund scheme and their dependents.

Najib also announced a full gratuity payment for those opting for early retirement under the same scheme. Last Sunday, he shared with the rakyat the first annual report of the Government Transformation Programme he introduced last year to enhance the performance of the government machinery. His ministers, their ministries and the civil service were introduced to the National Key Result Areas (NKRAs) and Key Performance Indicators.

In the first annual report, Najib said the GTP "had ignited a new passion and enthusiasm among many civil servants as well as challenged others to realise their full potential and responsibility to the rakyat". He was proud of his "product", saying that it delivered many positive outcomes. "The GTP has registered many 'firsts' that have directly or indirectly, enhanced the lives of millions. We have broken new ground and are on the verge of greater accomplishments. However, we are also mindful that we should not declare victory before achieving our goal of becoming a developed country and as such, will strive to set higher goals for ourselves moving forward. "I am positive that through the GTP roadmap, the NKRAs, the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) which has at its core the National Key Economic Activities (NKEAs) to drive economic growth and the Strategic Reform Initiatives (SRIs) to enable growth, as well as a host of other initiatives, we will be on track to achieve the aspirations of Vision 2020. The journey forward will undoubtedly be challenging, perhaps even more so than the last one year, but we are up to the task - ready and willing to champion the cause of bringing tangible and positive outcomes to the rakyat," he had said in the annual report launched last Sunday.

The positive political and economic environment augurs well for us but it needs to be sustained for the country to prosper and grow to greater heights. We are in a position to help our leaders get the fresh mandate they need to follow through the progress thus far.

Those in BN, especially the local Umno leaders in the opposition states of Selangor and the three other states should shake off their arrogance, roll up their sleeves and work with one another to complement the exceptional work by the federal leaders and return these states to the BN fold.

We must certainly work hard and right for this to happen as the rakyat deserves only the best.

The Writer Is The Vice Chief of Pulai UMNO Division.

This article appeared in The New Sunday Times today, 3rd April 2011

The Carcosa Brief

When the local Three Stooges, Dato’ Shazryl Eskay Abdullah, Tan Sri Rahim Thamby Chik, and Dato’ Shuib Lazim, better known as “Datuk T” held a lewd video show in one of the most prestigious establishments in town last week, my partner and I received many phone calls wondering if we’ve seen it or have a copy of the same. What disgusted me most was why everyone was so interested to see Anwar Ibrahim’s penis on video.

Questions we should ask:

1. Why was Eskay in the news so quickly after his case was heard in court regarding his allegedly unpaid RM20 Million commission on the Crooked Bridge from Dato’ Yahya Jalil?

2. What was the bone that he wanted to pick with Anwar Ibrahim who was Finance Minister then?

3. Did Anwar promise to be one of his witnesses in the hearing but didn’t show up?

4. Did he discover that Yahya had allegedly paid some of his commission to Anwar instead?

5. How did he have a copy of the video?

6. How did he know the hooker was a Chinese national?

7. Was he the pimp supplying fannies to Anwar?

All of these queries may be of some or little interest to many, but the Mother of all questions is, “What the Hell was Rahim Thamby Chik doing there taking centre stage?” The next important question is why Shuib Lazim who is a former UMNO division chief and current father-in-law of Minister Shafie Afdal, also sitting there like a cheap passenger while denting the image of his son-in-law and the party that he represents.

The first impression would be that UMNO is behind this. Next is that Prime Minister Najib must have endorsed it.

But the fact of the matter as related to the media by one Mohamad Mahti Abdul Rahim who was Eskay’s witness who turned hostile in the Crooked Bridge case, is that Eskay wanted to do Anwar in because according to the former, the latter “stole” money from him. This is a matter between two very close associates; so close that one can return to the pit just to retrieve a watch that was allegedly in the possession of the Chinese prostitute.

Datuk “T” for Three Stooges

Once again we ask, “What the Hell is Rahim Thamby Chik doing in this equation?”

Answer: He is an attention seeker who is trying to justify his faded existence in mainstream politics perhaps also trying to exact revenge on Anwar for his “crucifixion” by the latter when he was the most powerful Deputy Prime Minister while the former was the Malacca Chief Minister.

Many people including Eskay and Rahim may say or act like they are helping the Prime Minster, but assisting him to the possible dungeons of hell doesn’t constitute help. It was never warranted neither was it solicited by Sri Perdana.

Dato’ Sri Najib Razak and his flagship are sailing smoothly and fast. They didn’t need a turbine to further propel them to their destination, let alone a used and bashed up engine in the form of these questionable characters with motives of their own.

These three people deserve to be in the same cell as the man they are trying to persecute. The law has been broken and according to the Minister in charge, no immunity is given for these clowns under The Whistleblower Protection Act 2010.

The full brunt of the law should be hammered onto their heads to fully exonerate the Government and the Prime Minister’s good name from this act of the most despicable kind.

The Highly Established Carcosa Seri Negara Also Should Consider Taking Legal Action Against The Person Or Entity Responsible For Making The Reservation For The Purpose Of Exhibiting An Art Which Should Instead Befittingly Be Shown In A Two Bit Motel In Chow Kit. It Has Reduced Their Prestige And Standing Among The Best Acclaimed Accommodations In The City Of Kuala Lumpur! Her Majesty the Queen Of England Graced This Place! Let There Not Be A Framed Picture Of Datuk “T” On The Wall Next to Hers!