Finally, after over two decades of persevering in the wilderness, including long spells in prison, Anwar Ibrahim today becomes the new Prime Minister of Malaysia. The challenges are many, but for now we can begin a new journey of hope in a land with so much potential. Read this piece by JD Lovrenciear: Malaysia takes off with newfound hope as Anwar is appointed PM
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Welcome Anwar as PM.
Also looking forward to the return of Penang iconic ferries for passengers between Prai and Island.
Ya, me too. Now with MCA not in the picture, wonder what is going to happen to those ferries ordered, currently undergoing construction in Vietnam.
viet boleh and Malaysia Tak boleh? What happen? Viet have been fighting US and all its allies and war ended in 1975. From 1957 to 75, UMNO had been talking about development and Malaysia Plan. Why Viet can build ferries but we tak boleh when we are supposed to be BOLEH
That was then. Now that PH and BN are working together, who knows what they can achieve. The world is their Oyster. Wait for it. Can’t tell you how long though. Just don’t know where is shrunken DAP in all these. Hallo shriek, do you know?
All ah know now is that DAP only interest is to serve. No interest in position. Ask you SG. When will Penang BN come a calling at Komtar CM’s door. Johor state has taken the first step. Waiting for Penang State to follow.
Wee can use Vietnam ordered boats as recreational cruises for MCA activities.
Maybe they can downsize the boats, less cost mah and use it on the Sungai Pinang river instead of jumping in it to clean. No more silly rashes.
Meantime, we Penang folks would like to know what your PH/DAP is going to do about the revival Penang Iconic Ferry. Last time, they blamed BN for funding.
Anwar Ibrahim’s Road to PM, 24 years in the making since his sacking, finally fulfilled.
Anil Noel Netto, 24 years since his hit piece.
https://m.aliran.com/oldsite/high9812.html
Without fear or favour, against the ironfist of Mahathir, during one of the darkest days of democracy.
A tribute to Anil, may he continue to be blessed through the grace of God with good health and spirits. Justice shall forever flow like a mighty river !
Thanks QiuYi, I had completely forgotten about that piece.
I remember writing a piece for an international website/agency when Anwar was first sent to jail. I remember predicting that we should not discount the probability of Anwar emerging from jail and becoming PM in 5 or 10 years. I never imagined it would take over 20 years!
I think Anil deserves some recognition by the present DSAI administration for your perseverance all these years in reporting justice (Keadilan).
PAS makes up a quarter of the MPs in the new Parliament and will be able to push through its theocratisation agenda much more, even when in the opposition.
If PAS were to propose something along the lines of making the country more religiously aligned, it would be difficult for Muslim MPs on the other side of the political divide to resist.
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/11/26/smart-of-pn-to-be-in-opposition-says-analyst/
But many oppose Siti Kassim. Who can speak against Milk Tea and Tak PAS?
Siti Kasim talked well but wrong action – should have contested in Kelantan or Trengganu in a PAS hot seat. Lost her deposit for a lesson well learnt.
Why not PKR orso contest in Kelantan and Trennganu? No surprise. To stand for election, needs $$$ for workers. Posters, flags, calling cards FOC. Volunteer workers need to makan and mimum. Even UMNO dont have that $$$ to splash. What do you expect woman power compare to PKR manpower. Even Tian Chua lost. A lesson well learnt by public and you tremble and scream for tolong when Tak Pas going to be gomen.Dont expect new PM perform wonders. The haves are having most goodies and non having none.
Will there be less waste of public wealth? Even some of the EC signboards and banners were lavish. A GLC took out ads to congrajulate the new PM. 3-5 people in government and GLCs do the work of 1 person, and they get frequent pay rises. Will there be less ministries, departments and committees? Will ministers stop going abroad at every excuse with families and cronies? Will there be less megaprojects for cronies, and less substandard construction? Will there be less hindrance of business and industry? The labour shortage, sudden decrlaration of public holidays and unfair competition from GLCs continues.… Read more »
Austerity drive needed so no more special T-shirts (eg. keluarga Malaysia) and big billboards for government events.
Muhyiddin (flanked by Hadi and Dominic in press conference) hasn’t accepted defeat, wants Anwar to show SDs to prove majority
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/11/24/muhyiddin-hasnt-accepted-defeat-wants-anwar-to-show-sds-to-prove-majority/41727
C1 == shriek Reply to A Rakyat 888 dd 4 Dec 2022 4.45pm ” If skeptical, why not bring that out during election? ” ======== You see your reply, now ah am also SKEPTICAL of your ability to understand what ah am saying. Anyway’s, what or who are you trying to support? Your DAP party is with the unity govt. They with BN and others are working together now. Am sure for the next 5 years, you will nothing to say negative about BN, now that your DAP party is part of the ruling Govt. Just look at Rafizi of PKR… Read more »
C2 == We Rakyat have seen this kind of situation repeat so many times already. All gung ho in the beginning and then become like a mouse when the situation changes and gets a pie thrown at the face. Even now he works very hard to make himself look relevant, issues statements which has nothing to do with his ministry. 1. . “RAFIZI MAKING A U-TURN ON THE PH-BN ISSUE ?” by Mohd Faizul Haika Mat Khazi dd 22 Nov 2022 08:34am “Rafizi in a recent press conference said PKR/PH supporters and voters did not need to worry because he… Read more »
Throughout the whole PRU campaign I have watched various videos, interviews about political parties and its vision, some audiences citing their inspirations from the past. One interview in malay about the events leading to Anwar’s rise and fall during 1998 crisis and Mahathir’s iron fist rule hit me in a familiar tone when they mention that one of the most reliable and best english anti-government pieces during that time was by Anil Netto of Aliran.
Quote : “PN dominate the TikTok media, [while] PH can only dominate Twitter while Umno is still very much on Facebook. While the transition of young people is now more to TikTok media”
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/11/26/perikatan-rode-anti-bn-sentiment-to-capture-conservative-support-in-ge15-say-analysts/41578
TikTok is “a different world” than Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as it caters to young people who prefer short videos.
Anwar and his Malay supporters can start by ramping up efforts to provide counter-narratives, particularly via short TikTok videos. They should recruit more everyday, regular Malays to do these videos so that they’ll look natural and organic.
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/11/27/use-tiktok-to-counter-pns-racial-religious-propaganda-anwar-told/
TikTok behind PAS’ victory in 49 seats during GE15, says Hadi Awang’s son
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/12/05/tiktok-behind-pas-victory-in-49-seats-during-ge15-says-hadi-awangs-son/43582
“Preliminary analysis shows that the wave of young voters and Malay voters getting their first-hand information from social media platforms such as TikTok was one of the main factors in PAS’ 49-seat victory,” he wrote in PAS’ news outlet HarakahDaily.
‘Malaysia for Malaysians’ has replaced ‘Keluarga Malaysia’.
Will there be a new theme song?
C3 == 2. Has Rafizi lost his sting after tasting power? dd December 6, 2022 9:45 AM by Walter Sandosam. https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2022/12/06/has-rafizi-lost-his-sting-after-tasting-power/ 3. RAFIZI : ANWAR and I have differences, but we’re firm on ‘ NO ZAHID ‘ a. https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/643034 b. https://www.thetruenet.com/news/rafizi-anwar-and-i-have-differences-but-we-agree-on-no-zahid/ How many seats did PKR contest and won in GE15? 103 seats contested and won only 31 seats, just 5 more than UMNO and lost 72. Their coalition members DAP won 40 out of 55 contested and Amanah won just 8 out of the 50 seats they contested. So please, lets not gloat. Am thinking of rooting for independents for… Read more »
Anil seems to encourage readers to switch to patronise Aliran with more up to date info ?
Anilnetto.com appears to lose its shining moments with Anil spending more effort being the chief for the daily running of Aliran ?
Only Anil can say it out.
Yes, its true, Aliran work takes up quite a bit of my time. But please continue to share your thoughts on here, and I will put up occasional posts now and then.
A good guide for Aliran –
Communication for NGOs: the best strategies (digital marketing)
https://weni.ai/en/blog/communication-for-ngo/
Thanks, Sirius!
Perhaps Aliran internship can help to share Anil’s burden, and keep anilnetto.com running timely and along the way experience the true justice as mighty river runs through ?
Thanks for the suggestion, PCH!
MYDIN BOSS SOUNDS ALARM OVER EGG SHORTAGE by Robin Augustin -November 28, 2022 12:04 PM
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/11/28/mydin-boss-sounds-alarm-over-egg-shortage/
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What, eggs shortage ? How come you ex Opposition clueless supporters are so quiet now. Why no criticizing current government? Even the vocal NGOs and Activists are so quiet.
Maybe, its because the current government is still new, need to feel their way around governing first. Okay, we Rakyat will wait and see how food shortage, food security, food sustainability and the lowering of food prices are going to be resolved.
Now you have become opposition.. Where is your voice and Machai?
Do you know how an egg is produced, Shriek or do you need to go to your favorite Singapore to learn that.
B1 == ” WE’LL TALK ABOUT IT, ANWAR SAYS ON COURT CLUSTER JOINING CABINET ” by Nur Hasliza Mohd Salleh dd November 25, 2022 12:34 PM ” We’ll talk about it, Anwar says on court cluster joining Cabinet. He says the matter will be discussed with the component parties of the unity government. ” https://www.malaysianow.com/news/2022/11/25/well-talk-about-it-anwar-says-on-court-cluster-joining-cabinet ======== This is a straight forward matter. So, why the need to talk about it ? Previously, the Opposition claimed that the previous government was dirty, kotor or corrupt. So, how is having court clusters of before, now or in coming future going to make… Read more »
Talk about it because many cases are POLITICALLY MOTIVATED. Anwar himself experienced it. Why not you skeptical if oppostion politician is charged?
Every time politicians get caught with their hands in the cookie jar, they run and hide behind their favorite excuse, ” POLITICALLY MOTIVATED “. Thanks for highlighting this, shrewd shriek.
Why not you skeptical about your PM is twice convicted person or accused of have same sex become TOP GUN in Malaysia?
Well, if you are asking me, all ah can say is that there is a third court case ongoing now, shriek.
But the people you should actually ask is your DAP and Amanah fellows and their clueless supporters as to why they are in the same bed with the top gun and are so very very supportive.
There are also quite a few NGOs, Activists and Civil societies who are supportive too. You should ask them also, shrewd shriek.
But we Rakyat will always be skeptical unless proven otherwise.
If skeptical, why not bring that out during election? Why you no bring out here until today? Soo many moons and winter passed? If trial by jury, top gun will be free as jury people like you is SKEPTICAL
” GIVE ANWAR TIME TO UNITE MALAYSIA, SAYS SHAFIE ” by Durie Rainer Fong dd Friday, 25 Nov 2022 9:41 PM MYT https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/11/25/give-anwar-time-to-unite-malaysia-says-shafie ======== Ya, sure. Why not. There is time, about 4 years and 357 days or so left before the next GE16. So, by now PH and its unity coalition must know, they are in the spotlight and the clock is ticking, tick, tick, tick by the second. Are the branches of power going to be independent in its true form. Is the speaker of parliament going to be from a neutral body, independent of any political party,… Read more »
When Speaker is neutral? Under UMNO, speaker can be pulled out and cart away
The former Perak speaker from DAP that was carried out now took over the MIC minister position – justice done!
A1 == ” In an instant, the nation has witnessed a rebirth, and the horizon looks so temptingly promising. ” Sorry JD Lovrenciear, but have heard all this before and ah have mah reservations. But lets see if AI can fulfill all the promises and other related matters, he and PH made before and during the campaign for GE15 and least not we forget, promises made in their manifesto also. Lets hope there is not a, “Sorry Folks, Its Not Cast In Stone ‘ excuse or something similar waiting around the corner. They have 5 years from now and the clock has… Read more »
No it is 5 years ago you said BN mesti menang. Sori MESTI Kalah as shown after 5 years
Sorry shriek, ah came in here sometime in August ’21, ah think, and you stepped in here in 2018. So, ah couldn’t have said what you saying ah said about BN 5 years ago. This is misinformation. Not the first time from you though. Hee, Hee.
As for BN losing, have they really? Now both PH and BN are sleeping together, are they not. So, how has BN lost GE15? Have your DAP begun eating their own words, the so many nonsense they have been talking about BN. Did PH really win GE15?
Who has the most seats and least seats? After by election in Melaka and Johor, BN thinks they wll win BIG? Result, they get the least and so they lost. PKR pity you. You have been crying for BN and they cincai tolong you. Get it? Understand?
You got me LOL, shriek. Misinformation, again ? As for BN’s lost, it is a big question mark. And also their ‘actual’ leader was incarcerated before GE15. There was no one to rebut the Opposition.
All was quiet in the BN front. And the difference in the win was only 5 seats between the two. PAS got the highest.
As it turned out, the fact is, without BN, there is NO PKR. As for DAP, it is now relegated to the far back end of the hall. This is unlike the 2018, GE14 win.
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Psssst, one of the promises AI made was the reducing of the ministership body by half and the reduction of their salaries and allowances with AI working for free as a PM – initially. A tough call but he promised and guaranteed, saying it is not be impossible.
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“ANWAR PROMISES TO CUT SALARIES, ALLOWANCES FOR MINISTERS AND REDUCE CABINET SIZE” by Muhammad Zulsyamini Sufian Suri – October 21, 2022 @ 8:27am
https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2022/10/842394/anwar-promises-cut-salaries-allowances-ministers-and-reduce-cabinet
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” ARE MALAYSIANS PREPARED TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP AND UNITE ON A COMMAN AGENDA FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS? ” – Lim Kit Siang dd Saturday, 26 Nov 2022 5:30 PM MYT ” Furthermore, Malaysia had not produced another political leader apart from the DAP National Chairman, Lim Guan Eng, who ……” https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2022/11/26/are-malaysians-prepared-to-take-next-step-and-unite-on-a-common-agenda-for-the-next-five-years-lim-kit-siang/42073 ======== The article sounds like retired ex party supremo is pitching for his son for a role in the current Govt, but has left out the part where he is also one among the court clusters with on going court cases. If the current govt takes… Read more »
GE15 showed that the two major Chinese-based parties, MCA and Gerakan, are on the verge of ending on the political scrap heap if they do not take steps to reinvent themselves, political analysts said.
https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/414981
meanwhile TARC or Uni is getting peanuts Memglembu groundnuts are getting less and less. Planters are getting old and young are all holding diplomas and degrees in Management or MBA
Young ones don’t have to soil their hands on menglembu nuts since with MBA they should be smart to hire [others] to do the 3D jobs
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Court clusters are not just being rumored or simply being accused by people who may not like them as being tainted, as even these is not good. People in power must, in all times, be seen clean, both in one’s actions and in one’s words. Court clusters are people who have been charged on alleged crimes, are walking in and out court, trying to prove innocence, that the alleged crime is not true.
So, how can these people be in the corridors of power?
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Why not ask Jib Khor and your Penang mah chai welcome him under the pretense of investment seminar? Not millions but BILLIONS? Why you no shame to tell this too?
UNITY GOVT. AND THE CHALLENGE FOR MALAYSIAN CIVIL SOCIETY by Kua Kia Soong dd November 28, 2022 1:26 PM
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2022/11/28/unity-govt-and-the-challenge-for-malaysian-civil-society/
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The first 3 paragraphs of the above article are interesting and so are the rest, ” did anyone in PH or in civil society make any objections? I did not hear any. ”
Aliran member says, ” In an instant, the nation has witnessed a rebirth, and the horizon looks so temptingly promising.”
Temptingly promising? Well, only time will tell.