After an incredible night, BN loses two-thirds’ majority!
Headline news: Penang, Kelantan, Kedah, Selangor, Perak fall to opposition hands.
In: Jeyakumar Devaraj, Charles Santiago, Nurul Izzah, Prof Ramasamy, Tian Chua, Khairy(!)
Out: Samy Vellu, Zam, Sharizat, Awang Adek, Koh Tsu Koon
5.47am - The results couldn’t be any better in terms of the fine balance among the opposition parties. PKR has the most opposition seats in Parliament but the lowest in terms of state seats. On the other hand, Pas has the most state seats but the least parliamentary seats. Pas has the most seats in two state governments, the DAP in two as well, while the multi-ethnic PKR helms the strategically important Selangor government and will probably lead the Parliamentary Opposition. It’s a victory for multi-ethnic politics; it also shows what is possible when ethnic and religious barriers are broken. Good night, Malaysia!
5.07am - Latest tally of parliamentary seats (219 out of 222 parliamentary seats counted):
BN - 137; PKR - 31; DAP - 28; Pas - 23
This means the Opposition has denied the BN a two-thirds’ majority.
It also means that PKR will emerge as the largest opposition party and its coalition with Pas could lead to Anwar Ibrahim standing in a by-election and - if he wins - going on to become Parliamentary Opposition Leader.
Latest tallies of state seats for the opposition states:
Penang: BN 11 - Opposition 29 (DAP - 19, PKR - 9; Pas - 1)
Perak: BN 28 - Opposition 31 (DAP - 18; PKR - 7; Pas - 6)
Kelantan: BN 6 - Opposition 39 (Pas - 38; PKR -1)
Selangor:BN 20 - Opposition 36 (PKR - 15; DAP - 13, Pas - 8 )
Kedah: BN 14 - Opposition 22 (Pas - 16; PKR - 4; DAP - 1; Ind - 1)
3.39am - I just want to say I am so proud of all of you Malaysians who have struggled to end oppression and injustice in our land. So many people played a part, in their own little way - whether by sending text messages and emails urging their friends to vote or by simply raising awareness among family members and friends or by attending ceramahs to show support and solidarity. Now, we can really be proud to be Malaysian, for we have fought the good fight and will continue to struggle for Justice always. After all these years of struggle and sacrifice, we now see some results, by the grace of God.
Actually, I knew something awesome was going to happen when a heavy downpour hit Penang this afternoon. I told my friends this was hujan keramat, showers of blessing. Okay, since I am sleepless in Penang, maybe a simple prayer of thanksgiving would be good:
“Almighty God/Allah, thank you for an amazing night. You are a God of Justice, Truth and Compassion. You love especially the poor, the meek, the marginalised and the overburdened. You want your people to be ruled with Justice and Peace. Thank you for taking us a major step forward in this direction. Thank you for making all of us more aware of the importance of the struggle for Justice and Truth. Let Justice flow like a mighty river in our land. Thank you, Lord. Amen/Amin.”
3.26am - This could be the icing on the cake for the Opposition. Harakah reports that Anwar has announced: “The BA has succeed in forming the governent in five states, that is, Kelantan, Kedah, Penang, Perak dan Selangor… We have succeeded in denying (the BN) a two-thirds’ majority in Parliament.”
2.50am - Before the new Penang state government can even be formed, a Penangite in Sarawak, Andrew, phones me to relay probably the first demand: “Tell the new state government to turn the Penang Turf Club (PTC) into a state park. I don’t care how they do it - buy back the land from the developer if necessary - but when I come back, I want to take a walk in our new state park.”
That means, the PGCC has to go. The DAP and PKR should remember that its candidates for the area vowed to the Turf Club’s neighbouring residents that they would oppose the PGCC. Now there are calls and demands for the land to be turned into a state park.
Says another Penangite: “Looking at the recent turns of events, I strongly believe that the PTC land should be made even greener than it is - it should just be a Penang People’s Park and NOTHING ELSE. We can discuss the detailed elements to be included later (see below) but let ’s look at the bigger picture first.
“With the Light (project) coming up along the coastal expressway (it’s rather quiet, does anyone know the latest news about this project?), with the Penang Time Square taking shape in the city, with Komtar’s fate still hanging in limbo, and with so many multi-million ringgit bungalows and highrise residential properties mushrooming around the island (Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Bungah, the Light, Bayan Bay (Queensbay now?) etc. which are effectively out of the economic reach of most Penangites, we do not need any more property development of the PGCC kind or of its yet-to-be-revealed down-scaled but surely elitist version. What Penang is missing more is an interconnected network of blue and green spaces that anchors and penetrates all the built-up areas and that provides the much needed high quality spaces for various recreational and sporting activities some of us have passionately described. In fact, greening the PTC land is ONLY THE BEGINNING.” More on this in a later entry.
2.28am - A journalist friend from the mainstream media phones: “The MIC has been reduced to ashes. It is on the verge of obliteration.” It’s top leadership has been almost wiped out - Samy, Palanivel, Sothinathan, Vigneswaran, Komala Devi…
But another friend phones to point out an irony: “There is now more ethnic Indian Malaysian representation in Parliament and the state assemblies than ever before - this time coming from the opposition ranks. We never needed the MIC and its racial politics.”
2.19am - The BN has now clinched a simple parliamentary majority, according to TV3. Abdullah Badawi and Najib hold hands and raise them up briefly before walking away. Does that mean the BN has lost its two-thirds majority? Commentator on TV3 only acknowledging that the BN has lost Penang and Kelantan, with a couple of other states “tergugat“. Another commentator is asking if the DAP will now work with Pas in Penang or will Pas sit in opposition ranks in the State Assembly. These are the new ‘ujian‘ and ‘cabaran‘, according to them.
2.10am - I don’t know about you - I am sleepy and yet I don’t want to sleep! My friend Kok Keong observes all the way from the United States: “Samy Vellu was reduced to having nothing to say upon learning about his defeat to Jeyakumar! This according to NST, which reported that as soon as he got the news of his loss, he hastily left Dewan Konvensyen and managed to say only ‘goodbye’ to supporters and reporters!”
Now, I can tell you that if anyone deserves to defeat Samy Vellu, it’s Jeyakumar, who has persevered for nine years and three elections to finally triumph over the powerful MIC leader. Some of you might not know that Kumar was once awarded a Gold Medal for Community Service by the Malaysian Medical Association and he has quietly served the community all this while, behind the scenes, despite not holding any public office. The people of Sg Siput have finally recognised his tremendous dedication, determination and self-sacrifice.
Meanwhile, Astro 501 now confirms that Rafidah has won again by around a thousand majority.
1.58am - A convoy of ten motorbikes, each bearing a PKR flag, is honking continuously in celebration as they pass by near my home. The young Malays are happy as their party is now in a coalition government with the DAP in Penang and has made big gains elsewhere.
1.55am - Selbyn sends this message: “After this weekend, Malaysians should eventually stop using the term “opposition”. It should be just different political parties/alliances functioning and contesting in a constitutional democratic country.”
1.36am - Peaceout sends this message: “A new day has arrived in sunny Malaysia! For many, they have waited about 40 years for this new wave of change. Power to the People & Makkal Sakthi ! The miraculous power of prayer has rocked Malaysia - without a doubt - GOD’s intervention! Malaysians be proud, don’t walk in fear, anymore, of those in power who have suppressed and oppressed us all in so many different ways. We have to hold our heads up high no matter what race we are or faith we believe in. To continue with peaceful rallies & protests if need be - should things not ‘change’ for the better according to all the promises made before elections. Our voices have been heard, Praise GOD and give thanks BUT do not be complacent though - carry on to make our voices heard always! To our Opposition - our future hopes - congratulations & make that change for all Malaysians! Peace Out & love to all Malaysians who dared to make a difference. God bless You. A new day, indeed!”
1.33am - The amazing story continues - a report from the NST: “As at 11.30pm, unofficial results show that PKR won Pantai Jerejak (Sim Tze Tzin), Kebun Bunga (Ong Khan Lee), Bukit Tengah (Ong Chin Wen), Bukit Tambun (Law Choo Kiang), Batu Uban (V S Raveenthran) and Pulau Betong (Mansor Othman). Pas incumbent candidate Mohd Hamdan Abdul Rahman retained the Permatang Pasir seat. The political tsunami which swept Penang, ending Gerakan’s 36-year rule of the state described as the party’s Jewel in the Crown, was not unexpected.” Let us hope the mainstream media will turn over a new leaf.
1.25am - More messages pour in, this one from Jude: “I never thought I’d live to see this day! The people have spoken. It’s beyond my wildest dreams. This is a victory for all ordinary malaysians. May this be the dawn of a new era for all Malaysians.”
1.20am - Strangely, TV3 reports that Rafidah has won.
1.15am - Astro 501 reports that “AP Queen” Rafidah is the latest casualty.
1.14am - Perak has fallen to opposition hands, according to a journalist friend working in the mainstream media.
12.56am - Amazingly, Lim Guan Eng will be the new Penang Chief Minister, PKR secretary general Khalid Ibrahim could be the new Selangor Mentri Besar, while a Pas candidate is likely to become Kedah Mentri Besar.
12.55am - I can hear honking on the streets in celebration.
12.41am - Selangor has fallen, with the opposition winning 35 out of the 56 seats. This night is getting unbelievable. The opposition parties are in discussions to form a new state government.
12.27am - A journalist working in a mainstream daily tells me that preliminary counting results indicate that Selangor has fallen to the Opposition. Perak could be next. I am getting conflicting reports about Perlis.
12.15am - The BN has retained Malacca.
12.09am - The Opposition has made inroads in Malacca while Tian Chua has won at Batu.
12.06am - Outgoing Penang chief minister Koh Tsu Koon has appeared on television at a press conference in Batu Kawan just before midnight to say the BN has lost 30 out of 40 seats in Penang. This means the new state government will have more than a two-thirds’ majority in the Penang State Assembly. He said that the opposition could possibly form a three-party alliance to take over the government. He gracefully conceded defeat while urging the people to remain calm.
11.59pm - The Election Commission’s website does not reflect reality. It’s midnight and they only have the results shown for 55 parliamentary seats: BN - 45, Pas -1, DAP - 6, PKR - 3. Still waiting for official results from 167 parliamentary seats.
11.55pm - Abdullah Badawi has reportedly accepted the defeat of the Barisan Nasional in several areas. He said that this is how democracy works, and urged people to remain calm and not to celebrate in the streets.
11.46pm - Pas supporters in Kota Bharu have gathered at the Kelantan Pas Liaison Office in Kota Bharu to celebrate their victory.
11.44pm - A journalist calls to tell me that the live coverage on rtm is a disgrace. He also adds,”That means there is no more PGCC (Penang Global City Centre) project now…” Now why didn’t I think of that! Time to drink a toast to that one.
11.37pm - I’d better get a drink. This might be a long night, at the rate the results are trickling in. Are you as sleepless as I am?
11.35pm - More text messages. This one from Chris: “Let’s pay tribute to Malaysians for their courage to stand up for truth and justice.”
11.31pm - Message from Bujang_burok in Sarawak: “Well done, Tsunami of Semenanjung! After the 12th GE, spread your wings to Sarawak. Our ‘Grey Hair’ is itching us so badly. Just couldn’t sleep - we keep scratching and scrubbing our heads. Please help to wake up our not-so-SNAPpy buddies. Or help us bark to register MDC. Or help us prune one of the no-good twigs of PRS.”
11.27pm - Blog reader Jude says: “ntv7, rtm1&2, TV3 all in denial mode. Some of their comments about voters being emotional and immature are really below the belt. Sour grapes from sour losers.”
11.25pm - I cannot access Malaysia Today now either.
11.17pm - Malaysiakini website goes down, probably due to heavy traffic.
11.16pm - Wan Azizah wins her Permatang Pauh seat with a bigger majority. MIC candidates fall like nine pins, led of course by Samy Vellu, who can now retire.
11.14pm - ntv7 reports that BN is leading by 43-4 in terms of parliamentary seats. Which planet are they on?
11.08pm - Anwar Ibrahim tells the international media that the government could lose its two-thirds majority in Parliament. “We have crossed the one-third majority. This is based on information from the candidates from the initial counting… This is a major victory… and we are moving up very fast towards 40 percent… We have thrashed the Barisan Nasional in its traditional seats, including Umno in its stronghold.”
“My concern now is why is there a deliberate delay on the part of the government-controlled media in announcing the results,” he said. “
“I feel truly vindicated by the mass support given to the opposition,” he told AFP. “Going forward, Malays, Indians and Chinese all have to work together and make us a formidable force.”
11.07pm - The earlier report about Khairy losing was incorrect. He seems to be leading now.
10.56pm - Kedah is the third state likely to fall. Unofficial results indicate that Pas and PKR have bagged 22 out of 36 state seats in Kedah. The DAP has also won a state seat. PAS/PKR are also likely to clinch six parliamentary seats. What is going on in Perlis and Malacca?
10.47pm - Pas has retained Kelantan with 31 out of 45 seats.
10.40pm - Sivarasah has won the Subang parliamentary seat. All three state seats in Subang have fallen to opposition hands: PSM’s Nasir has won the Kota Damansara state seat. Elizabeth Wong has also clinched her seat.
Khalid Ibrahim has won Bandar Tun Razak and the Ijok state seat. The PKR Wanita chief has won the Ampang parliamentary seat. Pas women’s leader Dr Lo’ Lo’ Ghazali has won in Titiwangsa.
Journalist Terence Netto tells me this is a “political tsunami”.
10.35pm - The earlier report was incorrect. Najib has actually won in Pekan with a huge majority.
10.33pm - As expected, Guan Eng wins the Bagan parliamentary seat.
10.26pm - Khairy appears to have lost after a recount. (Update: He actually won.) Zam seems to have lost. What’s happening to Najib? This is nothing short of an earthquake.
10.21pm - The DAP leadership has issued a good victory statement, urging everyone to remain calm. Former(!) Penang Chief Minister Koh Tsu Koon has apparently said he would facilitate the transition.
10.19pm - Unconfirmed reports: Kedah has fallen to opposition hands. Perlis could be slipping. BN has retained Trengganu but has lost seats. BN wins in Pahang are with significantly reduced majorities.
10.15pm - NST reports that Samy Vellu has lost to Jeyakumar. But is that before the recount?
10.08pm - Jeyakumar is leading Samy Vellu by around 2,000 votes in a recount. Keep praying!
10.06pm - My friend activist Charles Santiago has won in Klang! He will be an enormous asset to challenge the drift towards economic neoliberalism in Malaysia.
9.59pm - Unconfirmed reports say Najib and Samy Vellu have lost. (Update: Najib has actually won). If this is true, it is time to pop the champagne. The Star Online is only reporting Sabah and Sarawak results now!
9.52pm - PKR appears to have picked up half a dozen state seats in Penang. This augurs well for a multi-ethnic opposition…. err, I mean ruling coalition… in Penang! A new ruling coalition in Penang? That will take some getting used to. I wonder who will be the leader of the BN Opposition in the Penang State Assembly. Now, there’s a thought.
9.49pm - Phone call from a friend recalling the DAP’s massive rally at Han Chiang. It’s a reality check: “I was so moved to tears that night. Not because I was overwhelmed by the speakers, but I could see the enormous trust that ordinary people were placing on these opposition politicians. I just hope these opposition politicians do not betray that trust.”
9.45pm - Suddenly, the BN could find it rough going even at the federal level. Could the two-thirds majority be slipping?
9.43pm - Perlis, Kedah and Malacca could fall to opposition hands too. Out of the 12 seats in Wilayah, the BN may have won only two.
9.30pm - Another SMS from a Malay friend: “Should someone not wake Pak Lah up to inform him of the bad news?”
9.23pm - My relative is watching the results on TV. She says the score shows BN leading the Opposition 19-1 in parliamentary seats. She is shocked when I tell her Penang has fallen to the Opposition. When will they announce the real results on TV?
9.20pm - Just received an SMS saying Nurul Izzah has won in Lembah Pantai. Teresa Kok wins big. This is turning out to be an amazing night.
9.14pm - The DAP-PKR-Pas alliance appears to have won 25 seats out of 40 in Penang.
9.08pm - The Bernama website has no reports of election results. Kit Siang’s blog is down probably due to heavy traffic.
9.05pm - The NST reports that Penang has fallen to opposition hands: “After 40 years of continuous rule, the Barisan Nasional has lost the state government to the loose alliance of DAP, PKR and Pas, according to unofficial results from the polling centres. The loss is the biggest shock in tonight’s polls results.”
9.01pm - As at 8.30pm, The Star Online’s election updates have nothing to report on the situation in Penang. The Bernama website has no election results.
8.57pm - Ipoh falls too as Kit Siang and Kula triumph in their parliamentary seats.
8.56pm - The BN could retain Trengganu but Perlis, Kedah and even Selangor could be shaky.
8.52pm - To what extent is the Makkal Sakthi phenomenon responsible for this political quake?
8.45pm - Will Guan Eng be the new Chief Minister of Penang? The unexpected (well, not totally) is happening almost all over the country.
8.27pm - A friend of mine drives past Karpal Singh’s house. Someone there gives a thumbs up sign indicating that Karpal Singh has won. Ramasamy has knocked out Koh Tsu Koon in the Batu Kawan parliamentary seat. Now what for Koh?
8.25pm - The Opposition is likely to form the new state government in Penang. All three CM-designates from the Gerakan appear to have lost. This is just amazing. People Power has triumphed.
8.20pm - The change is all over the country. Incredible! There is a shift in Malay votes in Terengganu towards the Opposition. Nasharuddin has won his seat against Awang Adek in Bachok in Kelantan. Opposition is leading in 33 seats in Kelantan. Four parliamentary seats in Sarawak are likely to go to Opposition.
8.10pm - Unofficial sources say the DAP and PKR are leading in 17 seats and could be on course to form the state government in Penang. Why am I not surprised?
7.45 pm - I receive an SMS saying that Jeyakumar is leading in 7 of the Sg Siput polling stations.
7.30pm - The DAP wins at the polling station on top of Penang Hill. This has traditionally gone to the BN in previous elections.
7.15pm - The DAP is doing well in all its strongholds in Penang.
4.00pm - The heavens open up this afternoon in Penang with a heavy downpour. Hujan keramat, showers of blessing as the nation prepares for a sea change .
- Anwar drops a bombshell; opts for Permatang Pauh
- A vulnerable Abdullah casts a wary eye at rivals
- Heard on the grapevine
- PKR, DAP candidates vow to oppose PGCC; BN reps fail to show up
- BN’s popular vote dips below 50% in Peninsula
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i never have a dream come true…..till today !!!!!
hope the unofficial sources is correct!!!!
CHEEEERRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSS
tried to follow the results on the newspaper websites - funny- they seemed to be following a different election. Other friends have said the same about the tv too. Thank goodness for the internet.
Keep up your live reporting, Anil, even though BN TV and the Star are too chicken to face the truth of what the people are saying. And The Star calls itself the people’s paper!! Even though “unofficial”, your reports, and others online like Malaysiakini, offer a way of making sure the mainstream media and the government do not get too much into any shenanigans to try and deny the voices of Malaysians from being heard.
friend just sms’d tv3 confirm samy lost
The Penang Bridge has fallen!
The Barisan Rakyat had spoken
This is history on the island
PKR, DAP and Pas will form the next state government
Now there is something of value
The change should start small
Then the next election BR should take all
The whole states in Malaysia
I am feeling so excited!
The bloggers are doing a fantastic job
People like Brother Rocky and Jeff Ooi
They are the forerunners hitting the nails
Many Parliament seats too had fallen
The big guns couldn’t believe their eyes
Each pin fell hitting by a strong wind
Now they know about bloggers
They aren’t stupid or insignificant
They are the force in the cyberworld!
Kelantan Pas got it
The wau keeps flying in the state
The Tok Guru must know his state
The UMNO bigwigs realized to their dismay
Now what?
There is no time to celebrate
Many things need to be done
Stay focus and prepare for the years ahead
People Power must stay alive…..
hi anil,
good coverage! the MSM seem to have gone into denial mode - still trying to understand that the people have spoken. makkal sakti wins! onus now on DAP to put things right, grab this chance.
show the people that a mutli racial coalition can actually work and deliver!
What is going on with malaysiakini? Their website is down until 11pm. I hope this is not what i guess!!!
ntv7, rtm1&2, tv3 all in denial mode. some of their comments abt voters being emotional and immature are really below the belt. sour grapes from sour losers.
well done Tsunami of Semenanjung! After the 12th GE, spread ur wings to Sarawak. Our ‘GREY HAIR’ is itching us so badly. Just couldn’r sleep - we keep scratching and scrubbing our heads. Pls help to wake up our not-so-SNAPpy buddies. Or help us bark to register MDC. Or help us prune one of the no-good twigs of PRS.
malaysiakini down? go to malaysiakini mirror sites:
http://malaysiakini.aizuikmal.com/
http://malaysiakini.jtwebsystems.com/
http://malaysiakini.silenteve.net/
hope it helps!
opposition takes penang, kelantan, kedah!
i’m watching the tv3 broadcast while getting the real results online…….well not actually watching, the tv is more like background noise, but i still pick up a little here and there. I just could not stand their bs anymore i actually sent them an email (they kept mentioning some email address to send questions to) just to express how i felt
forgot to mention…….this is their email
pruduabelas@tv3.com.my
try this site.
mirror site for M’kini
http://122.0.17.30/index.php
Pity Sarawakian..either the internet coverage very bad or the development treat really work !!! Shame sarawakian.
Anil, thanks a lot for giving us live updates. Im in Auckland, its almost 5am and have not been sleeping since 2am… my brother has been txting non stop. Wished I was back home to experience the political change that is happening! God bless all Malaysians and especially those who have stood up for their birth rights today. Shabas Malaysia!
Sob! Sob! Bye… Bye.. Mr. Koh. You shouldn’t say “… kekalahan ,.,, di luar jangkaan…” All bloggers & their readers knew about the landslide in Penang while u were snoozing. Sob! Sob!
And sob! Sob! Its 10 to 12 p.m. now and TV1,2,3 bla-bla-bla are RELUCTANT to relay victory news of non-BN.
Well, in Sabah, the results are slow coming. I guess they want us to wait till the sun rises in the morning to tell us that the govt has changed hand. Poor thing that the media doesn’t accept that changes needed in this country for the good of the people of multicultural and peace loving Malaysians. Cheers to all your voters who go out in forces to have your voices and rights heard by many. THUMBS UP AND THE RIGHT TIME FOR A CHANGE…
access malaysiakini thru this link http://122.0.17.30/index.php
watch Astro Awani, their coverage is acceptable.
(in tv1, dr agus has made a good comment on voters choice)
yup… the what they show in official tv and what i am reading in net is all different result. You guys got anymore pointer anymore good site except malaysiakini? Samy lost, Kedah and penang lost… that’s a good start. I went to vote… first time for me. Good job mates… to all of you.
It looks like DAP is catching on BN in Sabah. Now won the KK Parliamentary seat. Go Rocket Go… Away to the MOON… Not with the millions $ to send an astronaut to the space and bring nothing back… Rocket Go and make your mark in Parliament.
BN retains Perlis by winning 8 out of 15 seats. Almost gone but rather slim for them to make too much noises in the state assembly I suppose…
“There are another 14 ballot boxes that have not been counted in this parliamentary seat, throwing a spanner in the victory achieved by PKR’s Nurul Izzah against incumbent Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.”
Can u believe this?
How can people mess up with such a large quantity of ballot boxes??
This must b one of BN’s dirty tactucs…
uh, oh…. what’s happening in Lembah Pantai Parliamentary seat.?
Anil,
Please help check whether it’s true that Rafidah AP lost? Please, please.. Got the news from your friend’s site - Oon Yeoh. Just wanna double confirm. Thanks.
The following is from Malaysiakini’s latest posting:
Uncounted ballot boxes in Lembah Pantai - 12.12am
IThere are another 14 ballot boxes that have not been counted in this parliamentary seat, throwing a spanner in the victory achieved by PKR’s Nurul Izzah against incumbent Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.
I know why they can win in some places:
I find this discovery amazing and flabbergasted. The fraud that is being conducted by the SPR is therefore true ! Click on the image to enlarge. I have been cloned into a 81 year old Chinaman, with a name Yap Fook Sang. How did I do this? I keyed in my old sevice number here which is 3002553. This is what I call fraud. I was a Second Lieutenant in 1982, as I was from rank and file, this clone of mine would be a 55 year old 2Lt. So why not we question the integrity of the SPR? This is what I got after keying other service numbers..
3001620 / 430718105216 Female - Lim Mooi
3001623 / 380919105578 Female - Foo Ah Swee
3001624 / 440912045076 Female- Goh Sock Hwee
3003847 / 370519015267 Male - Ibrahim bin Abdullah
3001469 / 341223085458 FemaleChan Nai @ Cheng Kum Yoke- This is interesting as the service number belongs to a seving officer Lt Col Ishak bin Hj Johar, we were Cadets together.
1066227 / 320629085068 Female - Chook Thai Moi - which belongs to one of my ex-soldier’s, Cpl Fakharuddin.
1032098 / 270622085070 Female- How Ah Lean, this too belongs to one of my ex soldiers, Rosli Zakaria. The average age of these will be 44 years old, there are no 2nd Lt’s that old in the regular service, during my time. The service numbers are the ones in front. The civillian IC numbers after the slash are the false ones.
I keyed in some more numbers within or somewhere around my batch of officers, which were 3002555, 3002557 and 3001617. All the guys are above the age of 70! These guys should be around 45-50 years old. In my case I got my service number late, as I was a ranker. This is what I call fraud. So why not we question the integrity of the SPR? I am sure the soldiers serving/non serving, whose service numbers are being used are NOT aware of this massive fraud. I hope the people are made aware of this. All the above I plucked ou of the SPR website in half an hour. I believe there are thousands more. http://7rangers.blogspot.com/2008/03/massive-electrol-fraud-updated.html
THis is one way the govt trying to fool the rakyat of their rights of democracy and yet they are doing it
Star reported Perlis retained by BN, Harakah declared Selangor has fallen to opposition and currently DAP, PAS and PKR are in discussions on forming govt. I salute my fellow Malaysians for their brave call to change to the govt, I wish I was back in Malaysia in this historic period, Syabas from Australia
i never thought i’d live to see this day! the people have spoken. it’s beyond my wildest dreams. this is a victory for all ordinary malaysians. may this be the dawn of a new era for all malaysians.
Latest from Malaysiakini on Lembah Pantai Parliamentary seat:
Polling agent: Only technical issue to be solved in Lembah Pantai - 12.43am
A technical issue has been blamed for the delay in the delivery of official results from 14 ballot boxes. However the result will remain the same - a win for Nurul Izzah - with no question of a further count.
This is the new era of general elections thru out the world. Australia has a change of govt during the last elections, and we are heading that way too. For all ye malaysians, let us remember this day as a day of victory to all. Let not celebrate yet but hooray to the brave and high spirited candidates that want to make changes to our loved country.
The winds of change have arrived. I am proud to be a Malaysian. Thank you my fellow Malaysians, you have spoken LOUD and CLEAR. God bless Malaysia and all of us.
I am proud of Penangites,Kelantanese,Kedahese and all opposition voters… U guys vote for change! VOTED AGAINST RACISM,CORRUPTION,AND CHANGE!
So, NST reported that Khairy Jamaluddin has won Rembau. The coverage trend in NST and Star is report on BN winners–individuals and states–except for the obvious. Believe it or not, the so-called “people’s paper” Star still does not have anything on the opposition having taken Penang… no gentleman’concession from outgoing CM Koh and no press conference by Lim Guan Eng. Meanwhile, Star was quick to report on state victories for Trengganu and Perlis even when both apparently won by just one seat each so far. Amazing. Penangites: time to dump the Star as well!
A new day has arrived in sunny Malaysia ! For many, they have waited about 40 years for this new wave of change. Power to the People & Makkal Sakthi ! The miraculous power of prayer has rocked Malaysia - without a doubt - GOD’s intervention !! Malaysians be proud, don’t walk in fear, anymore, of those in power who have supressed and opressed us all in so many different ways. We have to hold our heads up high no matter what race we are or faith we believe in. To continue with peaceful rallies & protests if need be - should things not ‘change’ for the better according to all the promises made before elections. Our voices have been heard, Praise GOD & give thanks BUT do not be complacent though - carry on to make our voices heard always !!! To Our Opposition - our future hopes - Congratulations & make that change for all Malaysians ! Peace Out & love to all Malaysians who dared to make a difference. God bless You. A new day, indeed !!
REMEMBER JUDGE ZAINON BINTI MOHD. ALI AND YAPCHONGYEE ?
I hope the fresh new opposition will voice my protest at http://yapchongyee.blogspot.com.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR MALAYSIAN BROTHER.
yap.chongyee@yahoo.com
This is the day…!! The mainstream media….just sad…can’t seem to get proper info and is rather delayed.Its amazing what has happen..very interesting!!
BN will still get the majority but it will lose an additional 4 states. wake up, BN take the losses with your chin and hear the rakyat’s cries. your corrupt ways and cronyism has caused so much sufferings to the people of all races. the people has spoken. change your ways, come out with better policies for the people and not for yourself and your cronies, then you will have a chance to reclaim past glory.
and if you continue the ways as before, i can say one thing. in the next election, BN will become the opposition.
I’m so proud to be a Malaysian today! We showed the racist tyrants that the power is WITH and FROM the people. I’m so proud of my fellow Malaysians today… Malays, Chinese, Indians and all races are standing up for this beloved country! Hidup Rakyat!
Kok Keong, well thats mainstream media reporting in Malaysia…. full of biasness with no freedom of speech concept at all! Well, lets see whether there’s a ‘wind of change’ in the mainstream media reporting now that there’s a political winds of change in Malaysia.
Sam, Auckland, NZ
I’m watching RTM atm. And I’m streaming live from the UK. It’s amazing how RTM’s so ‘positive’ about the 6 states won. And they don’t ever touch on the lost states and the other big upsets.
Yeah, after hearing Dr. Koh Tsu Koon lost. All my friends and i said that PGCC is no more!
After this weekend, Malaysians should eventually stop using the term “opposition”. It should be just different political parties/alliances functioning and contesting in a constitutional democratic country.
Samy Vellu was reduced to having nothing to say upon learning about his defeat to Jeyakumar!! This according to NST, which reported that as soon as he got the news of his lost, he hastily left Dewan Konvensyen and managed to say only “goodbye” to supporters and reporters!!
Gerakan should reflect on their losses & consider joining the BA. or B.R. Here is a modification of my former school’s motto- Without the bloggers, all is vanity
This is a proud day for many Malaysians. Even though I couldn’t be there ,,and i still can’t believe it…i believe we actually have a chance to build a just and fair malaysia…syabas to all who came out and voted for change
Hail to Jeyakumar!!!
MIC faces great lose this round…
Hail to our Indian bro and sis! for ur courage to stand up and fight and persevere!
I’m sleepy too but have to share this with you before i say Goodnite & sleep in wonderment & awe of these 2 miraculous days ! ANIL, are you aware that both you & Malaysiakini have made history on these 2 days of 8th & 9th March 2008 (and counting) by giving us a lifeline to the truth ? God bless YOU for allowing us sight in the midst of the darkness of corruption, lies & surpression of political news. Now, if you had a time capsule to save all these pages in, it would be totally awesome !
NST reported that opposition has taken PERAK!
And Malaysiakini reported that opposition claimed to have won 79 parliamentary seats to deny BN the two-thirds majority.
Thank GOD, at least we have real coverage but not the “one sided” coverage by the main stream media…
I think most of the Penangite happy that Koh Tsu Koon is out…!!
sorry, the previous comment should have read: Kini’s unofficial tally had opposition taking 79 seats.
Peaceout, thank you. I just did my part and I think most people played a crucial, collective role. From sending text messages and emails to urging family members to vote for greater democracy to attending ceramahs and talks - all this sent out a powerful wave of energy and a real desire for change. Congratulations all of you!
Many greetings from Paris!
Thank you so much for bringing this live reporting to us who are from afar!
A new day has arrived, indeed ! The People have spoken. When the votes started coming in during the night with a landslide shift towards DAP, PKR & PAS - i was pinching myself while rejoicing in tears. Now i will sleep soundly together with many of my fellow brothers & sisters - BANGSA MALAYSIA, in the comfort of knowing that its already 2/3 & beyond. Goodnite y’all ! Peaceout !
Good job, all who have supported this cause to deny BN the 2/3 majority. Godbless! Now down to work specifically on the PGCC. We should get the ACA (if its members were still relevant) to first investigate the sale process of the land to set up PGCC instead of buying it back. If it were gotten “illegally”, let’s by all means get it back lawfully. This should apply to all unlwafully gotten loots by the previous BN machinery. Now that we have the power (albeit limited to a certain extent), let’s end corruption to create an honest nation with integrity and dignity!
For BANGSA MALAYSIA. YES… i can sleep well too now. After all the wait… Thank all of you for a good fight. We can really make a difference… this is really a historic moment. And thank you you too anilnetto for keeping us update with this site. I am proud to be a voter… and most of all… I am proud to call myself a TRUE MALAYSIAN now… Thank you.
It’s never better to learn that we don’t have to see that arrogant face as the Selangor Mentri Besar ever again. 3 cheers to that…hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray.
patrick badawi must be s****ing in his pants. what goes round comes round. God is fair. People, you decide!
SPR website puts BN at 136 parliamentary seats out of 217 results - no more 2/3rds!!
Totally agreed with Selbyn Liew. Since DAP+PKR(+PAS?) will form new Penang gov, they should be call Barisan Rakyat. Meanwhile BN will be have to get used to be call as opposition in Penang.
How quickly my disappointment and disgust at being disenfranchised here in London has been obliterated, OBLITERATED I tell ya! by the results that have been surfacing by the hour.
Anil, loved reading this update of yours. My prayers are with those who will form the new government back home, that they will do us proud. Needless to say, have never been more joyous of being Malaysian than right now! Thank you to all who did what you’ve done.
finally the 2/3 wall gate is open…… thanks for updating all this bro Anil ! have a good sleep later on………..cheers !!!!
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Yeah, even The Star has reported 82 parliamentary seats for the opposition. Btw, Malaysiakini called that about 2 hours earlier, at 2:42 a.m. Kudos to Kini.
Two more unbelievable outcomes in this political tsunami. PKR’s Loh Gwo Burne (who recorded VK lingam’s correct, correct, correct conversation on the phone) defeated MCA Lee Hwa Beng by about a 5,000 vote margin for the Kelana Jaya parliamentary seat. Lee was rather popular in the Subang Jaya state seat of Selangor, and even Citizen Nades of theSun came out to endorse him for the parliamentary seat. And what about the Subang Jaya state seat Lee left behind? Two newbies who contented for it were Hannah Yeoh of DAP and Ong Chong Swen of MCA. DAP clobbered MCA by a margin of 13,850 votes!
Hello Anil, thank you so much for keeping us updated thru the night as well, and the day here in the UK. To those who work at Star, NST, TV3, RTM1, 2 etc SHAME ON YOU calling yourselves journalists, reporters, People’ Paper..MY FOOT! You don’t deserve it one iota. What is the point of havin reporters on the scene, photographers etc when you don’t use their talents. SPIN, SPIN, SPIN are your middle names, living in denial. SHAME ON YOU.
Thanks for the live feed and being part of the info centre in the face of the inadequate mainstream media! Congrats to all who made your voices heard finally! Hope the winds of change will blow to Sabah too eventually. I guess here being “Land Below The Wind”, is strangely apt to describe what happened (or rather didn’t happen) in contrast with West Malaysia. We didn’t catch the “wind” - it was almost no difference with 2004 elections, except that DAP won 1 state and 1 parliamentary seat. Majority haven’t woken up to the new day, maybe not for a few years more. Sabah was almost totally off the radar this time whether in mainstream or internet media.
Wishing a heartfelt congratulations and well done to our opposition party. As a high rank civil officer in the Government, I am extremely happy that we have proved to the Corrupt and Injustice Government that People Voice is above the injustice. Here in London together with 150 students and Government officers are celebrating the “trickle down” victory in Hyde Park Corner! Thanks to the You Tube and Bloggers!
thank you anil for the latest updates. never felt much warmer in a minus 15 degree weather and 30cm of snow!
The people of Malaysia and especially in Penang, Selangor, Perak and Kedah have spoken and we had completed our duty for our country…
We had been asked by the opposition, “Barisan Rakyat” to give them a chance… we now have given them the mandate to rule 4 additional states…
NOW is the time of reckoning… “Barisan Rakyat” now need to deliver what they had promised and prove to us and themselves that they are actually a better alternative to what we already have!
The people have spoken… we have voted for change… AND WE SHOULD SEE A CHANGE FOR BETTER…. Can Barisan Rakyat deliver (I sincerely hope they can)? For those of us living or from Penang, Perak, Selangor, and Kedah; it will be a very interesting 5 years ahead!!
Personally… i went to sleep with a big smile on my face knowing that I’ve done my job well and is one of the many people who have effect change in Penang and Malaysia.
God Bless Malaysia, God Bless Penang.
i am watching the election closely from HK. can’t help but feeling the govt deserves to be slapped left, right, center for doing such a bad job in ruling the country. the one thing which i very much hope to see subsequently is the demolition of zakaria’s palace (built of state land) in the state of selangor. the new coalition govt should raze his palace to the ground!
Am I dreaming? I asked myself bewildered at the results announced. I was telling my friends, that possibilities of the Oppositions to win 14 or 15 seats in Penang are quite high, though down deep I was praying that they would trounce BN completely. As I sat watching the announcement over our beloved RTM and TV3, I began to wonder what exactly is happening. I received many smses that the Oppositions have take over Kelantan, Penang and Kedah, but was not even in my slightest imagination that Perak and Selangor would follow the trail. I am from Perak and damn happy that DAP has routed some of the ‘not performing’ BN candidates. And, Samy Vellu’s defeat was expected. Too long sitting on the same seat can burn the butt. This time Samy had learned that anything hot like Makkal Shakti can really burn. The gallant talk of Sharizat who brushed aside the potentiality of Nurul to contest against her, too has shown that don’t judge the size of fire because the heat remains the same ever.
Now that PKR, DAP and PAS have passed their test with flying colors, my hope is that all races will be equally represented in their political standings based on the proportion of each ethnic group in Malaysia. We do not want grand projects which kill the nature and human values, just provide us the basic amenities and dignity to live as law abiding peace loving Malaysians with all the rights accorded impartially. God Bless all.
Great updates. Congrats to the opposition party for doing a great job. Let’s hope our voices will now be heard even more LOUDLY in the Parliament
For the first time in my life there’s a real hope for change
Let the wave of prosperity, integrity & harmony ride on this political will to change
The years of despair, frustration and anger have suddenly disappear
Seize this opportunity to build a proud Malaysia we all hold so dear.
Thank you Malaysians of People’s Power wherever you may be
Let’s show the world how dynamic and progressive Malaysia can be
Winning this election is just the beginning as you will see
March together and overcome whatever challenges there may be
History belongs to those who persist no matter how difficult the journey can be
With renewed hopes, dynamic clean leaders and sheer determination
We will prevail over racial policies, cronyism and political corruption
Let’s build a strong nation that can stand up to world competition
To all who worked so hard, I offer my heartfelt congratulations.
To Raja Petra, Anwar Ibrahim, DAP, PAS, PKR and all those working in cooperation,
You are all heroes in the eyes of this great nation.
Now we have a Malaccan at helm, a Kedahan in charge of its investment matter. What a victory Penangites scored! This is definitely not a government of the people, by the people and for the people.
I was up the whole night watching as the results stream in, all the while having a laptop in my hand. I must admit that I have never felt this way before.
I left my home town of Ipoh 20 years ago for the island of Singapore. I still can remember vividly my feelings after the SRP results were released. That was when I found out that my classmates who hail from a privileged racial background was asked to submit his papers for an overseas scholarship. He was a consistent non-performer academically. That was the day I grew up. My parents, being protective as they are, have been shielding me from the realities of a society based on racial unfairness. I have been brought up to treat everyone as being made equal and I have many friends across the racial spectrum. But, you know it when your ideals are shattered. I subsequently got a scholarship to study in Singapore and this route remain the cheapest way this island nation obtain talents to complement its own.
Even as I read your article now, I feel tears welling in my eyes. I do sense the potential for a new dawn. I only ask my God that this be not a false dawn. Although I will not settle down in Malaysia anymore, I married a Singaporean girl and my son will fight for this country; my attachment to things Malaysian is unmistakable. Despite the years spent living in Singapore, I have adopted it as my home now; I have not given up my Malaysian passport for no other reason than a tenacious tug of the heart. When asked, I often say ‘I have no reason not to be a Singaporean. I do not know why I keep my Malaysian passport’. I know of people who held on to their Malaysian passport in the hope of retiring in Malaysia or as an insurance against things not going well, I do not harbour such thoughts.
The optimist in me want to believe that a truly colour-blind society is beginning to form. It may take years or even generations to mature, but hopefully this is a start to something new, something not unlike the optimism of the independence years that I hear whenever my uncles reminisce, the Muhibbah years, as they call it.
I do sincerely hope that PKR, DAP and PAS will turn out to be inclusive. Maybe, the BN component parties will adopt this into their political DNA as well.
“I have a dream.”
See http://fernzjoefernandez.blogspot.com
The optimist in me want to believe that a truly colour-blind society is beginning to form. It may take years or even generations to mature, but hopefully this is a start to something new, something not unlike the optimism of the independence years that I hear whenever my uncles reminisce, the Muhibbah years, as they call it.