So the man who established Umno Baru in 1988 quits the party he founded in a huff.
Now this comes just a few days after he and a string of his cronies were accused of involvement in the fixing of appointments of judges.
Over the last few months, Mahathir has watched from the sidelines as his house of cards, built over 22 years, came tumbling down. All that waste and corruption and cronyism and superficial nation building during his administration finally came home to roost. The last straw was probably the release of the findings of the royal commission report on the Lingam Tape.
When I sent the news to a friend that Mahathir was leaving Umno, I received the following message in response: “And form Umno Baru Baru?”
Another friend joked, in a text message: “He is joining PKR 
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Later he sent another message: “You know Umno is in trouble when the r__s start abandoning ship.”
The sandiwara continues – but I can only see Pakatan Rakyat growing stronger as Umno founders like the Titanic after hitting an iceberg, sinking inch by inch. The diehard band (on the Fourth Floor?) plays on but the passengers are scurrying helter skelter to abandon ship. But are there enough life-boats to go around?
Is this the beginning of the end for Umno? What will Mukhriz do now? Is Najib all alone now? Will Razaleigh make his move now? I can only imagine the factionalism deepening ahead of the party polls at the end of December.
But can we discount the Mahathir camp altogether? Surely he has a trick or two up his sleeve. Can we just expect him to remain a passive observer in the months leading to the Umno polls? His move could be aimed at heightening the sense of crisis within Umno, thereby making it easier for Abdullah Badawi’s rivals to launch a challenge for the top post. And if the rival aligned to Mahathir triumphs in the party election, would the Mahathir camp return to Umno as Mahathir himself has suggested they would once Abdullah is ousted?
It ain’t over till it’s over.
Meanwhile, what kind of impact will this have on the Sabah MPs who are already making their presence felt and making all kinds of veiled demands?
Another surprise which is not so surprise from him. Another drama just like he used when announced his resignation.
Why is he so desperate to see AAB to resign quickly? Something is fishy here. Or is he trying to divert the people attention from he and Linggam case?
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All this change happening, since prior to elections.. ONLY 2 PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE for all this topsy turvy within UMNO/Barisan – Raja Petra and DSAnwar Ibrahim..
These 2 names have got this mamak and all the UMNO Kutty’s (really worried).. Ha..Ha..Ha..
The time is nearing…
Arrogance, sacarsam,blatant disregard – mamak thought he was great, but he forgot Karma – what goes around comes around..
It’s hitting him hard..Should’ve enjoyed his spoils with his a*** shut, but chose to blabber, now he’s about to reap what he sowed.. Detain him first, before he feigns illness, like heart problem (this moron has a pacemaker)… then prepare Sg Buloh prison for him while Lingam’s case is in motion..
This’ good for nothing ….’s days are numbered.. Once he’s gone, Malaysia will be a better place to live in…
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LOT OF BULLS, he is talking about malay future after PRU 12, the malay future is not under threat, in fact it is shifted to PAS and PKR. the reality is his son , Mukhiz ‘s future is under threat as they face down with their ultimate nemises ANWAR IBRAHIM. even utterance of anwar’s name, the father and son will leaping like m***** on chili padi. pak lah just an obstacle in the way,they want to plant a lap *** in UMNO for MUKHIZ’s future.
the father will reregister back once the real threat (anwar) is off the list in order the son’s succesion path to UMNO leadership is out of danger. they father and son can cry me a river, playing stupid race cards and jews card, wonder what next SODOMY card again
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It is a non event and should be treated as such. A muted response is the best solution. He wants attention. Don’t give it to him.
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“He is joining PKR
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if he join PKR WITHOUT any express of regret or admit his wrongdoing, most of the members will go the opposite way or quit the party altogether.
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So are we going to see the new revised edition of “The Malay Dilemma” by Mahathir Mohamad, soon?? A true racist to the bone who knows how to use the race and nationalist cards well to his gain. History has shown no mercy to such individuals. Time for him to reap what he sowed forty years ago.
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hahahahahaha
umno baru
umno baru baru
umno *aru baru**..
ha ha ha ha ha haha
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