Comments on: After an incredible night, BN loses two-thirds’ majority! http://anilnetto.com/democracy/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/ Let justice flow like a mighty river Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:39:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dody http://anilnetto.com/democracy/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/comment-page-4/#comment-2844 Dody Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:48:42 +0000 http://anilnetto.com/2008/03/08/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/#comment-2844 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. 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.

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]]> By: Joe Fernandez@Fernz http://anilnetto.com/democracy/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/comment-page-4/#comment-722 Joe Fernandez@Fernz Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:36:41 +0000 http://anilnetto.com/2008/03/08/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/#comment-722 See http://fernzjoefernandez.blogspot.com See http://fernzjoefernandez.blogspot.com

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]]> By: Ipohboy http://anilnetto.com/democracy/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/comment-page-4/#comment-721 Ipohboy Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:30:49 +0000 http://anilnetto.com/2008/03/08/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/#comment-721 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." 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.”

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]]> By: Albert http://anilnetto.com/democracy/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/comment-page-4/#comment-720 Albert Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:22:41 +0000 http://anilnetto.com/2008/03/08/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/#comment-720 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. 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.

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]]> By: Jay Bao http://anilnetto.com/democracy/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/comment-page-4/#comment-724 Jay Bao Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:53:02 +0000 http://anilnetto.com/2008/03/08/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/#comment-724 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. 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.

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]]> By: ezine http://anilnetto.com/democracy/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/comment-page-3/#comment-723 ezine Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:48:50 +0000 http://anilnetto.com/2008/03/08/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/#comment-723 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 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

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]]> By: Cheeran http://anilnetto.com/democracy/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/comment-page-3/#comment-726 Cheeran Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:41:14 +0000 http://anilnetto.com/2008/03/08/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/#comment-726 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. 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.

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]]> By: David Lee http://anilnetto.com/democracy/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/comment-page-3/#comment-725 David Lee Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:19:50 +0000 http://anilnetto.com/2008/03/08/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/#comment-725 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! 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!

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]]> By: Eddy http://anilnetto.com/democracy/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/comment-page-3/#comment-729 Eddy Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:54:35 +0000 http://anilnetto.com/2008/03/08/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/#comment-729 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. 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.

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]]> By: ijjaz http://anilnetto.com/democracy/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/comment-page-3/#comment-728 ijjaz Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:34:41 +0000 http://anilnetto.com/2008/03/08/election-night-live-coverage-and-discussion-here-as-election-results-pour-in/#comment-728 thank you anil for the latest updates. never felt much warmer in a minus 15 degree weather and 30cm of snow! thank you anil for the latest updates. never felt much warmer in a minus 15 degree weather and 30cm of snow!

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