Feb 062009
Thumbs down: KK town residents jeer as VIP vehicles emerge from the palace Photo by Anil Netto
Excellent photos by Amiruddin here.
Protesters outside the Masjid Ubudiah this afternoon calling for the dissolution of the state assembly Photos by Annuar Ismail
MB Nizar tries to enter the gate to the state government complex before being allowed in.
MB Nizar addressing a packed and dramatic press conference in the state government complex this morning
To Anil,
thank you.
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Sultan Azlan Shah,
Please hear the voices of the rakyat and not the BN politicians who has lost the confidence of the Perakians.
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Since yesterday, I have been glued to your “live coverage” of events that are taking place in Perak. I appreciate your effort. Thanks a lot, Anil.
Take care and safety always comes first.
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Hold your position. Perak dont need corrupt people to rule. Firdaus will go to Perak after this.
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To Nizar and PR members,
Don’t give up! You have our support from behind! Makkhal Sakhti!
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Thanks for the front line cover Anil!
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I am a Malaysian guy currently,working in Bangkok.
Taiping boy,,,I have heard so much of you and I am proud to have a MB like you to run the State,though I am not there ,,,my prayers are always with you and PR,,,and my Makhkal Sakthi warriors.
I have not slept well since last night,,,after reading and going through all the photos and reports.
May the justice prevail and we all should fight for our rights.
Don’t let them take away is ours….fight to the end.
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This is the DEATH of democracy…remember 050209!
What is happening now will be remembered as the DARKEST moment in malaysian history.
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Perakians we are with you! The BN govt is illegitimate. Robbing people of their rights to choose a govt. The sultan must know that PR M.Besar is trying to protect the rights of the people who voted for PR govt,but not against you Tuanku.
Ask yourself people. Why Pro ISA march was allowed and the rights of the Perakians are met with such brutal force of the armed police? Tear gas are used on the rakyat is simply the arrogance of the Umno govt. To hell with you Umno and BN.
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Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Sultan Azlan Shah, Ampun Tuanku, beribu ribu ampun, titah patik harap diampun ,
Tuanku,
I hope this letter finds you in excellent health.
Please permit me to be the voice of some concerned citizens on the recent happenings in the state of Perak
On your 25th anniversary of rule celebrations your son The Raja Muda sang glowing praises of you as the Monarch who has the peoples interest at heart.
Raja Muda of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah. said that The Ruler, as the head of state and country, needs to be neutral, non-partisan and free of having personal interest to ensure justice for the people.
No doubt you have arrived at your decision based on the technicality that MB Nizar no longer commands the majority of the state assembly.
I humbly ask that you put aside your illustrious career in jurisprudence and legal background to see with your heart.There are enough people to look at it from legalistic angles.Many hope that you will look at it as a jury representing the people rather than a judge.
The Monarchy is regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy in a system such as ours.With the other 3 pillars namely the Executive, Parliament and Judiciary
arguably in many instances not complying to the doctrine requiring the separation of powers, the people have turned their hope to the Monarchy
Please permit me to quote The Raja Muda again :
“The presence of the Ruler helps in enhancing the effectiveness of the check and balance mechanism, thus strengthening the institutions of the legislature, executive and judiciary that have been created in the country; lifting the level of public confidence in the system of government and system of nationhood based on democratic practices, and the doctrine of the division of power,”
At the moment nobody holds a majority, the assembly is divided 28 to 28 down the middle, the 3 who have pledged allegiance to BN are still independents, we can speculate whether they did so by monetary incitements, under duress , personal dissatisfactions or genuine convictions, much has been opined about this by various parties, many ordinary citizens inside and outside of Perak see the circumstances are glaringly dubious.
Needles to say there is a huge outpouring of dissatisfactions, that does not show signs of an amicable solution, not to mention the possibility of politicians
harnessing the sentiments of the rakyat for personal gain.
Judging from dissatisfactions within political parties , it is not beyond probability that some may change political allegiances in the opposite direction in the near
future and again bring up a debacle for the palace to decide
We can understand that dissolving mandates and calling for elections at the drop of the hat is unhealthy not to mention incurring substantial costs, thus there are articles within the constitution that put caveats that prevent polls being called for frivolous reasons.
The impasse has forced you to choose between 2 decisions, dissolve the state assembly or allow current status quo to prevail which is to allow whoever that commands the majority to form the state government, I offer a third solution : call for a statewide referendum of all eligible voters.
The referendum can be conducted by an independent party other than SPR under the supervision of the palace.
This will allow Perakians to decide whether status quo should remain or to call for fresh polls.
Your Highness will also be able to take undue pressure placed upon the palace and take comfort that whatever decision taken thereafter would truly be in the spirit and wishes of the rakyat.
Ampun Tuanku
Vijay Kumar Murugavell
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this is actually about the same case as the terengganu la. just retire lol. …
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Gula,
.. Perhaps you do not understand how dirty UMNO is. If Nizar were to go down without fighting tooth and nail PR will never come back in Perak and lose political power in the rest of Malaysia. Imagine if Anwar had gone quietly when Mahathir told him to. There would be no PKR, no 08 march, no 4 opposition states and BN will still have a two thirds majority. Furthermore, the Malays are a rather placid lot and that is a good thing under normal circumstances. Under the present circumstances in Perak this cultural trait makes it very difficult to get the Malays to come out and fight for what is right. Nizar has to be the beacon to rally the Malays and for this purpose he must burn as brightly as possible. If he gets completely burnt then he will become the first Malay political martyr. Nizar is prepared for the worst and for this I admire his guts of steel.
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Today we lost Perak. Come next month, we might lose Kedah as well. Then Selangor and Penang. If we don’t retaliate now, I am afraid that all other Pakatan Rakyat states might fall into BN’s dirty hands in no time.
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The whole incident makes me feel dizzy and “SANGAT MENJIJIKAN”
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We understand how u Perakians feels at this moment, We in Sabah exprienced the same senario way back in 1994. At that time we in Sabah was labelled a “Katak State” but now we could see a lot of dengerous kataks, in your state. They could even jump while they are in the air.
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[...] Anil Netto is also using it to cover the Perak Crisis. [...]
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As Perakian, I still cannot believe n accept the hard work from PR jus die off within a week. Pakatan Rakyat, we all will stand stronger and be more alert to the BN. To royal, you had showed disappointment to us.
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Thank you Anil for the fantastic reporting. I felt like I was there. PR has lost the battle but now the war, patience is required and things will change.
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The woman responsible in this Perak fiasco
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2007/84/biz_07malaysia_Seri-Eleena-Raja-Azlan-Shah_MDRG.html
http://www.gamuda.com.my/GAMUDA03/corporate_bod_05.htm
http://www.naqshbandi.org/events/SEAsia2004/Malaysia2004/Feb29/index.HTM
Over to you Sultan Azlan. I hope bloggers will pick this up and investigate.
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Barisan Nasional have hijacked the democracy from the rakyat!
PR, boycott state assembly until a snap election is called.
http://www.nkkhoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/malaysia-coffin-perak-deceased-on-5-feb-091.jpg
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what double standard , hypocrites all of you .
who started this game of crossover first? you people seems to be ok with it at first but when your people crossover its hijacking democracy?
nonsense , thats why you people can never lead the nation to stability and prosperity
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The final hockey match has just ended at around 4.15pm and the score:
BN 28 + 3 (conceded goals given by the refree) PKR 26
Will an appeal to legal court reverse the score for the awarding 3 conceded goals.
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Here’s a conspiracy theory to consider:
Anwar has been going on and on about this scenario albeit vice versa. Knowing full well that it is something that would be next to impossible to achieve, one would wonder what he was rattling on about.
Ask any advertiser about the power of suggestion. Maybe this was something that was meant to happen. So what’s the pay off for him? Sustain and increase anti- BN sentiment would be the most obvious and logical answer. My pawn for your king.
Like the spider who said to the fly, come into my parlour.
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My sympathy to Perakians. Be strong and show them another EXIT DOOR in PRU 13!!!
DS Nizar….in 11 months, you did “damn” good job!
Anok negeri TGNA.
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.. if we don’t address this conflicting constitutional issue who will ??? the RAKYAT needs leader who can speak for them !
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yb nizar & his brave comrades
i) dont let that #&*$*& SUK and that CPO bother u much. they are spineless
ii) the MAJORITY is with u
iii) lawan tetap lawan!!
carmanio.
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