Dec 042009
Nizar Jamaluddin speaks to Penangites at the Caring Society Complex.
Some 700 Penangites attended the talk and hung on to Nizar’s every word – Photos by Jong. (Click on icon on bottom right of box to toggle to full-screen slideshow mode.)
<a href=”http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=96877bcd0f” mce_href=”http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?option=com_mobile&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=96877bcd0f” >LIVE: Nizar speaks to Penangites</a>
Anil:
I am blown away again by your live reporting. Crisp and clear. The hall was full with more than 700. It was a good mixed crowd. Great job and keep up the good work.
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Nizar a true hero
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nizar is a good and honest man. way above the power grabber who calls himself mandela king gandhi.
God bless Nizar and his family always.
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If Nizar is PAS President, all the more I will support PAS & PR…. It will be the downfall of not just Perak but NAJIB…& 52 years of corruptible UMNO ? BN rule…..
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Very encouraging indeed, a good crowd and a packed audience. Nizar’s very articulate; there’s not a doubt the man’s a PM-material! It’s a shame the Perak Sultan failed to see it.
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My Dear Anil,
1. Have you heard LGE’s latest shocking decision making?
http://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/118949
2. He used a pathetic excuse of “don’t know where to find engineers” in order to reject a once in a lifetime opportunity of a USD 3 Billion foreign investment!
3. USD 3 Billion! Thrown away out of a window because of a pathetic excuse.
4. When the previous government invited Intel and all the other mega foreign companies to invest in Penang, I doubt such a lame excuse was being given.
5. It is his job as the Chief Minister to find a way to overcome the problem! That is why the people voted for him!
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Very pity for Nizar the ex-MB and now the unemployed. What is the purpose to make all these talk and roadshow? Stop being a crying baby and grow up. Try your luck in next GE. Do something meaningful and stop all these cheap publicity. Be a good opposition my dear EX-MB!
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Who is crying? The real person is your GERAKAN Taikoh. Lost his seat, said he will not enter from the backside but then accepted backside entry to be a minister of KPI. Your taikoh keep to his words?
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Nizar is not irresponsible. He voted by Perakians. He was ousted by Najib. You have no right to put down a hero Nizar. He still answerable to Perakians.
He still has the courage to defence for Perakians. That is the true Malaysian Hero. What he has done will be rewarded by God.
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Gerakan K,
What you said is a reflection of yourself and UMNO, Gerakan, MCA, MICA & BN. Who cried for sympathies… Remember a few years back your tyrant Mahathir does that, or some year ago your good MIC boss Samy Vello also did that and recently your fellow MCA guys. Do you want more examples…. Who are the cry babies……
Nizar don`t cry, mind you, ignorant fool… He fight for it every inch even against the might of one of the most corruptible and devious UMNO regime… Of course he have his time next GE but Najib UMNO is so CHICKEN they dare not face him now….
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Perakians are lucky to have a leader with great aspirations like Nizar, and unlucky to be forcefully bestowed a … to take over Nizar.
The difference between a good and corrupt Government shown so clearly in every PR held state that BN should bury their faces in the mud in shame. Efficiency or otherwise, the check on corruption, has shone like a beacon in the AG’s report in Penang, Perak, Selangor, Kelantan and Kedah. Has any BN run state then and now ever got an “A” from the AG’s audit report? Even, Pahang, the PM’s state? But then……… ahhh it is a BN run state. A state ran by UMNO, MCA, MIC, Gerakan and its stooges, what can we Malaysians expect? They are just so use to being corrupt to the core.
Just imagine fellow Malaysians, what it is like if corruption can be checked at Federal level. At least then, we have a chance to make Malaysia a high income economy, a chance to play catch up not only on Singapore, but honestly, they are too far for us to catch at the moment, but, remember, if the system of Government changes, the security changes, we might enticed Malaysians in Singapore to return, as Singapore is practically run and build by Malaysians. We need to catch up on Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, as we are currently ahead of Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. Wake up Malaysians, if we do not sit up and change, twenty years from now our children may not have the chance to migrate, if we cannot migrate with them to a better country now, and the much anticipated new exports of maids to take over the place of Indonesians, Filipinos for the ladies and the export of cheap man labour to take over Bangladeshis, Indonesians, Vietnamese, Myanmarese, Fiipinos will take place. Just imagine our stand in the international arena, folks. Even today, we do not feel too proud to hold a Malaysian passport when we travel, as when, people know we are Malaysians, they will ask us all sorts of questions, about Altantuya, and the list goes on.
Folks, it is up to you to decide where we wish to chart the course of the future of this country and that of our children.
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As far as the current admistration is not voted out, there will never be a chance for Malaysians to savior true democracy. The current group of rotten to the core UMNO, MCA, MIC, the party run by the political eunuch, KTK, and all the BN parties cannot be saved or expected to introduce changes to the Country’s administration.
Even if we are to increase their salary to that of their Singapore counterparts, it will not help the BN robbers either, as they are just waiting for that opportunity, just one opportunity and they are millionaires or billionaires!!!!!! Just one opportunity Malaysians. We voted them in to have that one opportunity and we are neglected like ….
All the BN goons, “tutup sebelah mata, cari rezeki aje” will continue. Even the non Bumis now are just as good in this sickening act, and it cannot be more reflected in the MCA, MIC and the almost wiped out Gerakan. Malaysians, we have one unfinished duty to fulfill for the sake of the country and that of the future generations if we really love this place. We must unite and with one hefty kick, send the BN into political oblivion, like what the Indonesians did, what the Thais did, what the Filipinos did and what the Japanese did, and what the rest of the world are doing with post world war II Governments. Look what the change in Government did to Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines did. To do that we must, Malaysians, one huge and concerted effort and we will give this country and our next generation a chance.
It was all too clear the last few years that we were slacking, but, as it is those in BN were too obsessed with filling their own pockets to be bothered to what happen to the country. Today, we wake up and admitted that we had been stagnant the last decade while others had moved forward. And billions and billions of our monies had been lost or stashed in off shores banks overseas. We need to sack the current Government and try as best as possible to recover our lost wealth, but, this needs the concerted of one big push in unison, and only then can we realized our aim for all common Malaysians, not the connected ones, who continue to spin and continue to speak half truths and lies and try to conceal information from the Rakyat.
Replace the current law of the jungle and kangaroo courts with rule of law, separate the powers of the executive and the legislature, check abuses at the PDRM and MACC and the list goes on…….. Malaysians. We must remain comitted and at all time and not to allow ourselves to be imbued with false informations and spins by UMNO in general and Gerakan in Penang in particular. This party is lost for good and must never be allowed to regain any foothold in Penang and the rest in Malaysia will collapse automatically. We must ensure their political demise for the good of our future generations. Those connected in Gerakan, their children are all enjoying quality education overseas and are able to migrate with the twist of a finger. They are here to “cari makan” only.
Continue the change we must, fellow Malaysians!
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Gerakan K
See the comments from Gerakan K, Malaysians? All too drowned in a world of his own and continuously on denial mode? This is the kind of sick mentality you get from Gerakan. Were you in the protest that burned the poster of LGE? Were you the one who commented that the one who burned the poster was from KBP to the press, when in fact, he was an MIC youth leader…?
Want to continue with your absolute lies Gerakan, K? Malaysians and Penangnites, we must in our endeavour once and for all end this sick party Gerakan, from ever having a chance of revival in Malaysia.
The good work of Dr. Tan Chee Khoon, Dr. Lim Chong Eu and a host of founding fathers in Gerakan had been hijacked by sick, incapable, irresponsible, corrupt and people of low moral…
Would you want to be associated with sick characters like (that), Malaysians? People bankrupt of political ideals and ideas and people out to deceive the masses with lies, lies and more lies?
Malaysians, would you prefer to march with Nizar or to crawl and beg with Gerakan K? Begging from its politcal master, the rotten to the core UMNO?…
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O,
Though I have much respect for Lim Chong Eu, his decision of entering the allegiance with BN has casted the ultimate downfall of Gerakan.
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I was there at the forum and was one of those guys who gave the loudest applause to Nizar.
Nizar was an average speaker. However, I could feel what he revealed that night was done in full sincerity and he couldn’t hide his excitement at the crowd and his disgust with UMNO and BN.
He spoke in Malay and English but mainly in English to a mixed crowd.
I was indeed surprised when several Chinese youths took to the microphone during question time. Most of them asked in Malay. This augers well for the future of this country. However, I hope in future Nizar would answer the questions in the language they were asked.
There was one guy at the right side of the hall with his notebook and occupying several seats. I guess he must be you, Anil.
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haha, you spotted me, wira!
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My dear Fatimah,
Yes, I have heard the PC by our responsible CM, LGE with regards to declining the investment, it is not LGE who declined the investment but your very own Gerakan eunuch, KTK, did the same because they were not able to meet the requirements of the potential investor. Actually, it is stale news.
LGE, being blunt and to the point, had correctly stated that the State was not able to meet the requirements of the investor.
Dear Fatimah, like doctors, engineers are also a professional career and specialized in different fields. There are so many kind of engineers, be reminded. Do not expect a civil engineer to work in the field of EE. The investors need EEE who are able to interact in fluent English and to have reasonable experience. LGE, being honest as he always had been, and to uphold the good name of the PR Government has got to say “no”. So Fatimah, get your facts right, we do not expect civil engineers, mechanical engineers, chemical engineers to fill in the slot of EEE, my dear Fatimah.
For your further clarifications my dear Fatimah, you mentioned Intel, Intel uses computer science (hardware and softwares engineers), they cannot use EEE, biochemical, agricultural or civil engineers, and here again, be kindly advised.
While it is painful that we cannot cater to the needs of the investors, there is nothing to fret about the USD 3billion investment. What is USD 3 billion in the eyes of the rotten to the core Federal administration? CIMB alone lost USD 2.6 billion in a matter of one year due to non-performing loans. Whom did they loan to dear Fatimah? LGE was spot on when he queried the Federal Administration what is the point of gaining 1billion ringgit from GST which will burden the Rakyat from all walks of life tremendously, and in the meantime losing out 28 billion ringgit per annum to corruption? Clear? Fatimah? I hope you can see the forests for the woods.
It is good that you can bring the matter up for discussion, but my dear Fatimah, the core issue is the need of every Malaysian to work in cohesion and to vote in unison come GE 13 and with a concerted effort, together we drive this rotten to the core Federal Government out for good.
Until our beloved TDM qualified that UMNO is rotten to the core, I still bear and harbour hopes that the Government will realize that we are now ranked sixth in terms of attracting FDIs in Southeast Asia, a sickening fact that we have to accept. My dear Fatimah, we are now behind Singapore which we always had been, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. For your further information, we are ahead of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Brunei. That is the stark reality today my dear Fatimah. Now that they have awakened and admit that we had been stagnant while others had progressed, is it a trifle too late? The numbers that are migrating is a serious cause for concern, and if goes unchecked, together with the cancerous issue of corruption, from the bottom right up to the highest level in the current Federal administration, this country will very soon be the next Zimbabwe. How do you fancy inflation to be at 203,000,000 per cent? How do you like if your RM100 ringgit becomes RM 1 ringgit?
In all honesty, we should be glad that today we can see for ourselves the two types of government in front of us, one the BN led and the other PR led. The PR led Government has come out shining compared to the BN led Governments which are still mired in corruption of the highest degree. In all sincerity, the alternative Government in waiting had outperformed the BN led Government in every way and in every sector. The glowing AG report that gave invaluable credence to the PR led Government (could even) lead to the sacking of the AG. UMNO in self denial mode 365 days a year will never ever admit their weaknesses until it is too late.
One final question, my dear Fatimah,
1) In what way has the PR led Government made your life worst compared to the previous BN led Government? Ask yourself my dear Fatimah, and be frank and honest to yourself with your answers.
In the final analysis, whether it is the BN or PR we will still continue to “cari our own rezeki” but with the check on corruption, and abuses at levels of Government institutions, at least we will have a chance, my dear Fatimah. Let us think apolitical and work towards the betterment of the country for the sake of our children, childrens childrens. We do not want to export them out as maid and cheap labours in twenty years time, or do we?
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Nizar’s 10 months tenure as MB completely transformed the non-Malays perception of Pas and is the reason why the non-Malays are more than happy to vote for Pas.
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Lim Guan Eng is doing great in Penang, the MSM is spinning stories to deny his popularity.The world is acknowledging his feats as the CM of Penang. Penang will prosper under his leadership. A few ‘paid’ BN workers wasted their time the other day demonstrating. A stupid act nobody condoned. BN cannot take over Penang. The Malays, Chinese and Indians would continue voting for Pakatan to rule the state.
Nizar’s star is bright. He is well-liked by the people.
The day will come when PAS, PKR and DAP will form the next government at the federal level.
Gerakan, MIC, MCA, PPP and UMNO expiry dates are just round the corner. The leaders are crying for support when the followers have left them after the March 8 GE. MSM is spinning non-stop to cheat the people. The people are wise, though.
The people have had enough of this BN monopoly. They want a change.
A two-coalition system is already there. Good luck to the people of Malaysia.
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That is true Karma. PR is not supported by one or two political struggles. The State Government was totally supported by Chinese, Malays and Indians and others. If there is a party better than PR, I think all Penang people will reject PR and go for that superior party.
At this moment, people who used to bribe are really frustrated because Penang State Government is so clean. The reputation will speak louder than propaganda. Well done PR and continue your good works.
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Personally I reckon CM LimGE did right by declaring he may not have the #of engineers for the Investors.
Putrajaya crudely bulldoze its muscles around the PR_Govt. Its time make these bullies take responsibility on the bullying impact they administered.
At Iskandar they gave 15% tax rebates on all who work there. Hey – this is a daylight (robbery) to the employee supplychain in other states like Selangor and Penang. Done by PutraJaya – no less and with no shame.
Alot of grants/funds to the PR-states are being played and toyed pettily around by Putrajaya. Grants/funds are necessary to oil the administration-engines of the states. The $ is from taxpayers! Most taxpayers are from Selangor and Penang too. …Putrajaya with its bullying tactics.
So, CM LimGE is correct to declare shortage and unable to guarantee of engineer supply. Because Putrajaya always try to pull the rug off under the feet of PR-Govt. No fair game.
Sacrifice the U$3Bil FDI to make the Rakyat start thinking – Why Lim Guan Eng did what he did! I am thinking CM Lim GE is smart – calling a spade a spade, passing the ball back to the bullies. Let the bullies trip over their own follies and break all their teeth! Grrrrrrr…… Grrrrrrr!!!!
I am angry. These bullies have to qualms to break the country economic health just to be in power(for the greed of $) – sinking so low as to sacrifice Malaysia …
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You are great Anil.
I thank you
Nobody can do your type of jobs.Your live comments are very informative.
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