Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:05 | Report Abuse

Can Malaysians be blamed for wondering where the priorities of the BN-led and Umno-dominated government are? Are they thinking of the hardships of the rakyat or the need to pay off ‘allies’ that help keep them in power?

Posted by SaturnX > 2014-03-24 14:05 | Report Abuse

Looks like the researcher came to malaysia to beat the June summer holidays....

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:07 | Report Abuse

A country once known for its quietly strong economy is becoming better known as something else: a disorganized, unmeritocratic country completely unable to cope with a real emergency.

- Adam Taylor

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/03/20/most-people-dont-know-enough-about-malaysia-and-its-government-heres-what-you-should-understand/

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:10 | Report Abuse

Truckloads of straight A's increases every year.

It's amazing to see how students score straight A's. Here's a comment from one of our readers:

Odin: You don't need to be very intelligent to tell that the passing marks are considered secret under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) because they are very low.

Obviously, the ‘A' pass in Malaysia is not an 'alpha' but an ‘ass', that is, ‘donkey'. Elsewhere, you have ‘A' for ‘Alpha', that is, ‘distinction'; ‘B' for ‘above-average pass'; ‘C' for ‘credit pass'; and ‘D' (donkey) for ‘fail'.

But the passing mark does not seem the only factor in the Malaysian education system that is hidden. If we recall, a recent report had it that Pemandu stated that it could not obtain pertinent details because they were protected under the OSA.

When you have been having asses as education ministers and all of whom have been wanting to look good, what else can you expect?

Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/258007

Posted by SaturnX > 2014-03-24 14:12 | Report Abuse

Hahahaha crutches has extended.....

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:12 | Report Abuse

PROVOKASI MELAMPAUI BATAS DIKENAL PASTI PUNCA CALON BN TUMBANG KECUNDANG DI PRK KAJANG.
http://omakkau.blogspot.com/2014/03/punca-calon-bn-tumbang-kecundang-di-prk.html

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:15 | Report Abuse

Dr Wan Azizah: Keberanian Ini Adalah Untuk Anak Cucu Kita, Keberanian Ini Adalah Untuk Negara Kita

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwHzpQ7Iy6s

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:18 | Report Abuse

Gobind Singh: They Can Charge Us, They Can Send Us To Jail, But The Rakyat Decide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbxrAOOhfIE

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:21 | Report Abuse

What has become of the media and its role? Why is the local media completely muted on the many national and international issues that had been highlighted by the alternative media and social media?

Who is to blame for the government's culture of "ask no questions, just accept what we say or our explanations"?


Don't pander to propagation of 'no questions asked' culture

http://www.theantdaily.com/news/2014/03/24/dont-pander-propagation-no-questions-asked-culture

Posted by SaturnX > 2014-03-24 14:29 | Report Abuse

Chinese have found something suspicious....Malaysia is a good coordinator.....we don't share but ppl are still finding.....but we ourselves with the largest fleet as claim, found our own nuts....

http://edition.cnn.com/2014/03/24/world/asia/malaysia-airlines-plane/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:30 | Report Abuse

UMNO/BN now asking for an ADDITIONAL RM2.39BILLION after OVERspending the last Budget!

This is WHY they are called "BAZIRan Nasional" ( BN) , because that is the only thing they know HOW to do...spend and WASTE!

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:33 | Report Abuse

Let’s reject extremism: Time to build bridges, not walls

Religious and racial tensions are tearing society apart. Extremism has become mainstream and extremists are not allowed to be condemned. Read the views of a constitutional expert on this issue.

http://www.theantdaily.com/news/2014/03/24/lets-reject-extremism-time-build-bridges-not-walls

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:36 | Report Abuse

Hush-hush on exam grades, that's a secret.

What could be the reason for keeping a mum on the grades for public exams?

Anonymous_40f4 commented: In all other countries, they go by the marks obtained by the candidate in the selection for university places.

The grading system in Malaysia is absurd and stupid. Here they strangely go by the grade and not the marks obtained.

A candidate who gets 65% marks is awarded an 'A' grade and a candidate who obtains 95% marks is also awarded an 'A' grade. A difference of 30 marks.

Clearly, the candidate with 95% marks in far deserving than the one with 65% marks.

Full story [FREE}: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/258005

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:40 | Report Abuse

Malaysia's Bumbling Ruling Elite

http://www.rakyattimes.com/index.php/news/298-malaysia-s-bumbling-ruling-elite

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:54 | Report Abuse

'Gov't approved RM559mil projects without tender'

Putrajaya approved a project to construct several schools worth more than half a billion ringgit without going through open tender, according to Sarawak Report.

The project to construct 15 schools in Sarawak at a cost of RM559 million was granted directly to a company after a top local party leader gave his endorsement, the report says.

Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/258033

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 14:57 | Report Abuse

Maslan: We secured 'second best' outcome in Kajang

Published on 24 March 2014 13:50

Umno Information chief Ahmad Maslan says the Barisan National coalition has managed to grab the second best outcome in the Kajang by-election by allegedly reducing Pakatan Rakyat's majority.

..half past 6 UMNO ministers

http://www.kinitv.com/video/5147O8

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 15:08 | Report Abuse

Hush-hush on exam grades, that's a secret.

What could be the reason for keeping a mum on the grades for public exams?

Anonymous_40f4 commented: In all other countries, they go by the marks obtained by the candidate in the selection for university places.

The grading system in Malaysia is absurd and stupid. Here they strangely go by the grade and not the marks obtained.

A candidate who gets 65% marks is awarded an 'A' grade and a candidate who obtains 95% marks is also awarded an 'A' grade. A difference of 30 marks.

Clearly, the candidate with 95% marks in far deserving than the one with 65% marks.

Full story [FREE}: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/258005

Posted by DreamHunter > 2014-03-24 15:26 | Report Abuse

Dr. Wan Azizah is President of PKR. Chew Mei Fun is only 1 of 4 VPs in MCA.

PKR is leading the state government in Selangor. MCA is said to be a washed out, over-the-hill Chinese party by some quarters, especially the PR hardcore.

But CMF pulled 11,362 votes. While DWA only managed to get 16,741 votes, a drop of 14.4% from Lee Chin Cheh, the now-resigned former incumbent.

Seems like MCA is creeping up on PKR in Kajang, whichever way one looks at it. Come GE14 in 2018, MCA will wrest Kajang back from PKR. For sure.

Posted by SaturnX > 2014-03-24 15:28 | Report Abuse

Hahaha summer holidays

Posted by DreamHunter > 2014-03-24 15:39 | Report Abuse

And an older, wiser, more mellow SaturnX might well just turn out to be one of the MCA voters the next time round ...

Posted by SaturnX > 2014-03-24 15:41 | Report Abuse

I will when Malaysia become like Singapore.....lol....then it's truly Malaysia...

Posted by DreamHunter > 2014-03-24 15:49 | Report Abuse

Being 'Truly Malaysia' does not mean 'Identical to Singapore'. That has never been a pre-requisite.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 15:56 | Report Abuse

Run of bad luck for MAS continues

http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/03/24/run-of-bad-luck-for-mas-continues/

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 16:00 | Report Abuse

Anwar: MCA can wait a century to regain full Chinese support
http://www.kinitv.com/video/5153O8

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim says despite its slight increase in garnering Chinese votes, the Chinese support for MCA in Kajang by-election is still "catastrophic" for a party that claims to represent the Chinese community.

Posted by DreamHunter > 2014-03-24 16:54 | Report Abuse

You know la, our Mr. Ehem Ehem. He always has a way with words. Never at a loss for words. But then there you go. The ballot box does not know how to lie. Or spin.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 16:54 | Report Abuse

Anwar: Chinese support still 'catastrophic' for MCA

Despite its slight increase in garnering Chinese votes, the Chinese support for MCA in Kajang by-election is still “catastrophic” for a party that claims to represent the Chinese community, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/258031

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 16:56 | Report Abuse

PRK Kajang: PR berjaya kembalikan sokongan Melayu

http://bm.harakahdaily.net/index.php/headline/26626-prk-kajang-pr-berjaya-kembalikan-sokongan-melayu?fb_action_ids=778946968796656&fb_action_types=og.likes

Posted by Madam YaSer > 2014-03-24 17:04 | Report Abuse

INI FORUM MAS KAN???!!???

Posted by DreamHunter > 2014-03-24 17:07 | Report Abuse

Yes, Maam. Of course. But apparently it has been hijacked by the PR hardcore and Mr. Ehem Ehem's fanboy club. The few others are just responding to their whinings and moanings.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:18 | Report Abuse

Only in Malaysia you see so many useless boot & ass licking UMNO Malay supporters and MCA Chinese supporters...what a shame.

So many useless & idiotic UMNO Malay & MCA Chinese ass & boots lickers indeed. These idiotic people know no shame & a disgrace to their families too...pui pui pui



Posted by jamie525 > Mar 21, 2014 02:17 PM | Report Abuse

The Kerala BS who fool so many Malays & then making his sons into billionaires while the Malays bodek kakis of Mamakutty become poor beggars....what a shame.

Posted by kangkongkong > Mar 21, 2014 02:01 PM | Report Abuse

Where did Malaysia go wrong? Asalkan Bukan Umno activist Haris Ibrahim grills the ex-PM Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, asking him if he has driven around Kuala Lumpur and saw the poor. You'll probably clap at Mahathir's reply though: http://bit.ly/1hLzYaN


http://my.news.yahoo.com/video/dr-m-went-wrong-msia-051135484.html

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:21 | Report Abuse

These UMNO & MCA balls & ass lickers supporters would never want to work hard to earn a living like most Malays & Chinese but these ass lickers wants UMNO to throw them a few crumbs of bread...a real shame to their family.

Posted by DreamHunter > 2014-03-24 17:22 | Report Abuse

Dude. It is Mr. Ehem Ehem who is fooling so many Malays. And Chinese too.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:24 | Report Abuse

This is 1 MCA person I respect most.....MR. Ong Tee Keat. If ONLY MCA had more members like Mr. OTK

Tee Keat: Face it MCA, Kajang a severe defeat

Despite MCA's efforts to portray yesterday's by-election as a small victory in gaining Chinese support, its former chief says party leaders should drop their "denial syndrome" and face the fact it was a "severe defeat".

"We are one week away from 100 days in power for the current leadership of MCA.

Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/258059

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:27 | Report Abuse

Posted by DreamHunter > Mar 24, 2014 05:22 PM | Report Abuse

Dude. It is Mr. Ehem Ehem who is fooling so many Malays. And Chinese too.


...and your dirty mind thinks the Malays & Chinese supporters of PAS, DAP, PKR are all stupid like you?

Posted by DreamHunter > 2014-03-24 17:27 | Report Abuse

What severe defeat ... more like a severe loss of votes for PKR ... Mr. Ehem Ehem must be sweating like heck now ...

Posted by DreamHunter > 2014-03-24 17:28 | Report Abuse

Nope. Like you.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:30 | Report Abuse

A rich country like Malaysia is to become a doom nation soon by the Barang Naik party & it's people like you who are stupidly supporting it.

Posted by DreamHunter > 2014-03-24 17:30 | Report Abuse

OTK has had his time. Now it's LTL's.

Posted by kheng > 2014-03-24 17:30 | Report Abuse

OTK is the best candidate fr BN but unfortunately being neglected. He stands a better winning chance.

Posted by DreamHunter > 2014-03-24 17:31 | Report Abuse

You want the same prices to stay until kingdom come. Oh yeah. That's really, really, realistic.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:31 | Report Abuse

Go & beg UMNO for a bone please, you are welcome to it, hahaha...go & shamelessly beg for it as your reward for the kind support.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:33 | Report Abuse

Posted by DreamHunter > Mar 24, 2014 05:30 PM | Report Abuse

OTK has had his time. Now it's LTL's.


..if you believe this guy, then you are a real idiot. Remember the hospital incident & you stupidly believe it, what a shame.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:36 | Report Abuse

For those stupid & bread crumbs beggars of UMNO, then my advice is for you to view this video.

http://my.news.yahoo.com/video/dr-m-went-wrong-msia-051135484.html


...you all have any bit of manhood in you???

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:38 | Report Abuse

BN-MCA’s vanquished candidate Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun wasted no time in claiming “moral victory” in reducing PKR’s winning margin and enhancing Chinese votes from 18 per cent in GE13 to 25 per cent this time around.

Is Chew’s claim legitimate or a folly?

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:39 | Report Abuse

Can BN-MCA justify its claim of ‘moral victory’ in Kajang?

As expected, PKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail won the Kajang by-election comfortably with a 5,379-vote majority (1,445 fewer votes than in GE13).

What is significant in this PKR victory is that it enhanced its popular vote in Kajang by two percentage points in a by-election that gave Barisan Nasional (BN) all the edge in terms of election machinery and resources.

BN-MCA’s vanquished candidate, Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun, wasted no time in claiming “moral victory” in reducing PKR’s winning margin and enhancing Chinese votes from 18 per cent in GE13 to 25 per cent this time around.

Is Chew’s claim legitimate or a folly? Let’s analyse the figures.

Chew garnered 11,362 votes compared with her compatriot Lee Ban Seng’s 12,747 votes in GE13 or 1,385 ballots fewer.

Wan Azizah received 16,741 votes compared with her comrade Lee Chin Cheh’s 19,571 votes in GE13 or 2,830 ballots fewer.

In GE13, the turnout was 34,430 voters compared with 28,314 in the Kajang by-election, or a shortfall of 6,116 voters. In terms of voter percentage, GE13 registered 88.4 per cent compared with 72.1 per cent in the March 23 by-election or a 16.3 percentage-point drop.

The number of votes cast dropped by 16.3 percentage points and yet PKR increased its popular vote by two percentage points. And Wan Azizah also managed to increase Malay support for PKR and Pakatan Rakyat. Moral victory for MCA or BN?

Also, is Chew’s narrowing of the majority by 1,445 ballots an increase in absolute numbers or just percentage points due to a lower voter turnout?

This was despite a two-month-long campaign dominated by conflicting mantra of “Wan Azizah to Putrajaya” confusing Pakatan supporters - was the Kajang Move for consolidating the Selangor leadership or taking federal power?

The contradictions were equally telling in the BN, from highlighting Pakatan’s political infighting to racist promotion, calling for the Chinese community to vote along ethnic lines.

The BR1M 3.0, transportation allowances and food “gifts” dominated the BN election campaign, though comparatively less money was spent on this “buy”-election than others. Not forgetting the promised funds for upgrading Kajang Hospital.

The MH370 crisis also had a telling impact on the Kajang by-election campaign. For many Malaysians, this period of anguish for the families and commitment to finding the plane was far more important that the continued saga of BN-Pakatan political contestation.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:39 | Report Abuse

There was a sudden loss of interest in the polls because of the attention focused on the search for the missing MAS Boeing 777 with 239 passengers and crew.

Asked for comment on her victory, Wan Azizah said: “My focus now is mainly on Kajang. We must show good governance. We must be a role model so that the voters can see that it can be translated towards governing Malaysia.”

Wan Azizah also insisted that position was not important to her as “service for the Kajang constituents is what matters now”.

MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai was quoted as saying the party was not demoralised by the defeat as it had increased support from its core base support group – the Chinese community.

“We have lost by about 5,000 votes but we have performed well because the Chinese votes bounced back from 18 per cent to 25 per cent,” he said, echoing Chew’s claim.

“We hope to increase the support to 50 per cent in the future,” Liow added.

However, Pakatan made significant inroads by securing more votes than BN in two voting districts known for their high population of Malay Muslims – Sungai Sekamat and Taman Delima.

In Malay-majority Batu 10 Cheras and Sungai Kantan, PKR managed to reduce the number of BN votes by about 50 per cent.

Former MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat issued a statement urging BN to “stop the denial syndrome” and conduct a seious post-mortem into MCA performance.

“We need to ask why an MCA vice-president heavily favoured by the MCA president lost 14 out of 16 polling districts, including those won in GE13 and other previously ‘stronghold’ areas.

“It is pointless to harp on a negligible change in voter sentiment from a particular community. The two per cent increase in overall support for Pakatan shows that the voters are more interested in national issues, even in ADUN (state) seats,” he said.

Clearly, Chew’s lightning-quick “moral victory” claim is misplaced, typical of MCA and BN’s “living in denial” mode.

If Chew’s “moral victory” is any indication of MCA and BN’s continuous political arrogance, then it is superb news for Pakatan’s march to Putrajaya in GE14.

Just like the fate of dinosaurs, BN’s inability or stubborn refusal to change and adapt to a growing and more informed society means it is heading towards political extinction.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:41 | Report Abuse

Even UMNO losing Malay support in Malay majority areas....so how?

Rafizi : 7% pengundi Melayu ‘swing’, PR berjaya tembus 2 kubu kuat BN

Oleh : NAZLI IBRAHIM

KAJANG, 24 MAC: Keputusan Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Kajang semalam dianggap sebagai petunjuk positif terhadap keupayaan Pakatan Rakyat (PR) untuk memenangi Pilihan Raya Umum (PRU) ke-14 nanti.

Pengarah Strategi Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Rafizi Ramli, berkata petunjuk itu dibuktikan apabila keputusan undian semalam menunjukkan Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) berjaya memperoleh pertambahan undi Melayu di antara lima hingga tujuh peratus.

“Keputusan bertambah baik dan kemenangan di beberapa daerah mengundi adalah luar jangkaan kerana kalau lihat keputusan hari ini (semalam) kita menang di semua kawasan Melayu kecuali dua tempat, Sungai Kantan dan Batu 10, Cheras.

Rafizi1-179x300“Namun, berjaya mengurangkan kemenangan BN di dua tempat ini, contohnya di Sungai Kantan kita mengurangkan mereka dua ratus undi.

“Bagi daerah mengundi Melayu terbesar iaitu di Sungai Sekamat, dahulu kita kalah lebih 200 undi tetapi kini menang 40 undi. Maknanya, ada peralihan kira-kira 300 undi daripada BN ke PR.

“Daripada analisa kasar ada lima hingga tujuh peratus peralihan pengundi Melayu daripada BN kepada PR kali ini. Lima hingga tujuh peratus ‘swing’ itu adalah cukup besar. Kalau dalam PRU ada ‘swing’ sebanyak itu maknanya PR akan menang ke Putrajaya dengan meyakinkan,” katanya kepada media selepas SPR mengumumkan kemenangan Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah sebagai pemenang.

Semalam, SPR mengumumkan Dr Wan Azizah menang dengan majoriti 5,379 selepas memperoleh 16,741 berbanding pencabarnya, Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun daripada BN dengan undi 11,362 undi.

Keputusan itu juga menunjukkan peratusan undi yang diperoleh PR meningkat daripada 56.8 peratus pada Pilihan Raya Umum ke-13 lalu kepada 59.7 peratus dalam PRK kali ini.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:43 | Report Abuse

Malaysia’s lack of expertise and experience exposed

Coming to the third week of search and rescue for MH370 'bared' Malaysia to the whole world in managing such crisis. What do our readers think about it?

Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/258013

FREE to read off course.

Posted by SYSTEM2GO > 2014-03-24 17:45 | Report Abuse

Good job, thank you, rid Malaysia of corruption...hope more UMNO supporters gets nap too, haahaahaa

SPRM siasat semula kes bekas Setiausaha Politik
March 24, 2014

SPRM sudah sempurna siasatan tetapi AG arah dipertingkatkan lagi.

ab kasimKUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) sedang menjalankan siasatan semula terhadap kes seorang bekas setiausaha politik bergelar ‘Datuk’ berhubung penyelewengan dana lebih RM1.1 juta.

Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed berkata suruhanjaya itu telah menyempurnakan siasatan kes itu, namun Jabatan Peguam Negara (AG) memberi arahan agar kekuatan kes itu dipertingkatkan bagi membolehkan ia dapat dituduh di mahkamah.

“Kita telah diminta AG untuk lihat kepada perkara yang lebih dalam dan lebih jauh kes ini kerana pihak AG ‘concern’ mengenai perkara tersebut.

“…kerana sekiranya sesuatu kes itu dibawa ke mahkamah dan akhirnya dibuang atau kalah, yang terpalit atau menjadi sasaran adalah mereka (AG) kerana seolah-olah tidak menjalankan tugas dengan betul,” katanya pada taklimat bertajuk ‘Berwibawakah SPRM’ anjuran Pertubuhan Berita Nasional Malaysia (Bernama) di sini, hari ini.

Bekas setiausaha politik yang ditahan bersama seorang pengarah yayasan, masing-masing berumur 30-an dan awal 50-an, didakwa terbabit pecah amanah wang melebihi RM1.1 juta dan penipuan melibatkan dana RM1 juta.

Penyelewengan itu melibatkan tiga buah yayasan, yang tidak didaftarkan sebagai badan kebajikan atau pertubuhan, sebaliknya bergerak sebagai sebuah syarikat dengan tanggungan berhad.

Kedua-dua individu terbabit memegang jawatan sebagai pengarah dan pemegang amanah yayasan-yayasan terbabit dan difahamkan wang telah dikeluarkan bertentangan dengan objektif penubuhan yayasan.

Abu Kassim berkata terdapat dua kemungkinan kes itu, iaitu sama ada ia akan dituduh di mahkamah ataupun dibawa ke Jawatankuasa Penilaian Operasi yang akan memantau atau mempersoal mengapa kes itu tidak dituduh sedangkan keterangan yang cukup sudah diperoleh.

“Di sini terdapat ‘check and balance’, dan saya yakin, arahan AG adalah untuk kebaikan SPRM semasa kes ini dibawa ke mahkamah. Saya berharap kes ini dapat diputuskan secepat mungkin,” katanya.

- BERNAMA

Posted by thewire > 2014-03-24 17:49 | Report Abuse

http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/business-news/281819-kajang-popular-vote-for-pkr-in-by-election-rises-to-60-from-58-says-selangor-mb.html