Apr 072009
Apr 062009
The BN claims it does not practise discrimination in dishing out projects. Oh yeah? Read these news snippets and form your own conclusions.
BN does not practise discrimination: Masing
Borneo Post, April 1, 2009
Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Dato Sri Dr James Masing said the Barisan Nasional (BN) does not practise ‘pilih kasih’ (favouritism) when it comes to disbursing funds for projects or allocating projects.
http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=49590
NCR land devt aimed at helping owners
Borneo Post, April 3, 2009
…On the by-election, Gramong said it was very important for the voters to make the right choice. He said the BN government, since 1963, had been faithfully dishing out development projects like schools, health centres, hospitals, roads, water and power supplies not only to towns but also rural areas. He said a lot could be achieved if they voted for the BN.
“Vote the opposition and you will be in the political wilderness. Your representative will be sitting with the other opposition members, shouting to have their voices heard. They will be blaming and criticising others for their own shortcomings and failures,” he said.
http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=49666
Apr 062009
The abuse of government resources continues unabated ahead of the Batang Ai by-election in Sarawak
Pilot project in Sarawak
The Star, April 6, 2009
A children’s activity centre will be set up at a longhouse here under a pilot project to provide early education for rural children….Sixty-two people were given assistance totalling RM15,475, including 33 senior citizens, one disabled person and 21 who received aid for their children….the 36-door longhouse needed repairs and requested an allocation from the Government….In response, Dr Ng pledged to raise the RM40,000 needed.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/6/nation/3638062&sec=nation
Syed Hamid was speaking to reporters after presenting birth certificates to 38 recipients from the Lubok Antu district at Rumah Johnson, Kaong Ili, here yesterday. The oldest recipient was 55 years old, while the youngest was nine.
Apr 062009
Dalbinder reports that things are looking bleak for PKR in Batang Ai, Sarawak:
If the PKR wins, it will be by a slim majority. If it loses, it will also be by a slim majority.
Almost every long-house gets free decorations – any maybe more – from the BN.
Jawah’s past has cast some doubts on some of the local folks. He looks physically not really fit, which will affect his campaign.
And the folks here are also asking, “Where are the top PR leaders?”
Apr 052009
A Pakatan supporter vigorously waves the DAP flag to welcome the crowd to the party’s dinner in Simpang, Bukit Gantang tonight – Photo by Anil Netto
Pas posters flutter over the largely Chinese crowd at the DAP ceramah in Simpang