“BERSIH is not about a civil society movement. BERSIH is about someone’s political agenda. It is about wanting to be in Putrajaya”. That was the parting words of Election Commission (SPR) Deputy Chairman Dato Wan Ahman Wan Omar. Earlier, he said “AMK Leader Shamsul Iskandar’s statement to overthrow the Government from the streets, is dangerous”.
Wan Ahmad could not be more precise. That is what it is. In November the BERSIH committee went into consultation mode with SPR for certain recommendations. “Dato’ Ambiga looked understood when we explained to them on all the issues they raised. Then they asked to meer again. Unfortunately, by then we were busy with preparation of the Sarawak State Election and we are unable to meet them. Suddenly, all these ‘recommendations’ become ‘demand’”.
Wan Ahmad took time this morning to interact to a whole ballroom filled with NGOs, civil servants, media and bloggers. Issues raised such as ‘indelible’ ink which was raised by these yellow t-shirts soon-to-be-anarchists cannot be implemented because it defies citizens’ right to vote if they refuse their nails to be painted with ink. “Instead, to ensure there is no ‘double voting’ we preferred the proposal to use bio-metric element on the MyKad. It is more progressive and technologically competent”.
He also said that for BERSIH advocate politicians to equate the planned 9 July illegal march is likened to what happened in Tunisia, Eqypt, Libya and Syria where their rakyat demonstrated, riot and ever bore arms against the respective ruling governement is totally wrong. “Democracy is healthy here. We have had 12 general elections. Even PAS under Nik Aziz have enjoyed ruling Kelantan since 8 GE and now for 21 years. Was all that dirty?”
“To suggest that our democratic system is like these countries they made example of is insulting the intelligence of Malaysians!”.
Then again, Wan Ahmad stressed the point that SPR is an election management body. Their role is to manage an election, provide and facilitate the venues for voting and count the ballots. They are in no position to change election laws, which include BERSIH 2.0 demands to make mandatory voting. He explained at length that the Federal Constitution explicitly made provisions that citizens who wished to exercise their democratic votes, should register. Of course, citizens could also opt for refusal to register nor vote.
It was expected the moment they announced BERSIH 2.0, is was about another phase of the ‘premise of anarchy’on Opposition Party’s continuous strategy of ’politics of manipulation and deception’ and ’politics of hate’.
Quick referrence:
1. GMI advocated anti-ISA march two years ago
2. Teoh Beng Hock’s sudden death drama and more drama
3. Demand for RCI for Aminulrasyid Hamzah’s shooting
4. Opposition parties DAP’s and PKR’s strong advocacy to bring back Communist Party of Malaya Secretary General Chin “Butcher of Malaya” Peng into Malaysia
Then the ‘Return of the Min Yuens’ when 30 Parti Sosialis Malaysia activitists which include Sungai Siput MP Dr Jeyakumar was caught with materials advocating for communism believed to be distributed as part of their campaign as a pre-cursor to BERSIH 2.0. It was believed that they have been in contacts with Communist Party of India and Communist Party of Nepal as a preparation for this ‘road trip’, planned in conjunction with the illegal yellow t-shirts’ anarchy bash on the streets for 9 July.
This is not withstanding Chinese Chauvinists DAP strategy to use racism and anti-Malay provocation in their sordid attempt inching their way into higher tolerance of their biggest.
Then again, anarchy is Anwar “Mat King Leather” Ibrahim’s two pronged strategy. Besides trying to rise into power and Putrajaya from the ashes of a nation in turmoil, anarchy is also an ‘immediate solution’ for his current Sodomy II trial.
Already at this point, BERSIH 2.0 has now clearly demonstrated its agenda to use ‘intellectually-and-universally-acceptable-arguments’ such as ‘civil society and like minded movement’ to systematically promote and provoke a situation of anarchy. This seems to be one of the very few options left for these Opposition Coalition of ‘unholy-marriage-of’-(in)convenience-between-backstabbing-strange-bedfellows’ to recover any shred of support now systematically waning down. Especially when PKR have a chronic and complex internal issues which include manipulation and deception of their recent party election and the consistent exodus of leaders and members. Of course, PAS members are unhappy with pandering into Anwar’s liberal agenda in their recent admissison of giving up the ‘Islamic nation’ struggle for a ‘welfare nation’.
The writing is no longer on the wall. Now its on the clouds. The police should pro-actively stop this planned illegal march on 9 July, which will grossly inconvenience the 4 million Greater Klang Valley ordinary rakyat and deny them from their usual Saturday with family and friends. This must be bad for tourism and retail business too.
Wednesday June 29, 2011
Major tourism industry players fear major impact if rally is held, says Ng
KUALA LUMPUR: The tourism industry could lose up to RM1bil if the Opposition-initiated Bersih 2.0 rally goes on as planned, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said.
The industry, she said, was “sensitive” to changes.
Noting that last year’s tourist expenditure was about RM1bil per week, she said: “Last year, the number of tourist arrivals in July alone was 2.2 million and tourist expenditure was RM6bil. If we lose 20% of that, we would lose RM1.2bil.”
Business concerns: Ramona speaking to reporters at a press conference at Malaysia Tourism Centre in Jalan Ampang Tuesday.Dr Ng said this to reporters yesterday at the Malaysia Tourism Centre in Jalan Ampang after a briefing by major tourism industry players about foreign workers and the impact of the July 9 rally on tourism.
Dr Ng said there had been all-round support from associations in the industry that the rally should not go on.
“The rally will impact our tourism industry, especially since July is the peak season for Middle Eastern tourists to come.”
She accused Bersih 2.0 of wanting to impede the progress made by the Government.
“They have a strong agenda to destroy the Government and disrupt the country’s economy as Barisan Nasional is very strong now. They do not want to see us prosper,” she said.
Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association president Paul Paw, who was also at the press conference, said he would meet with two representatives from China National Tourist Office, who were coming here to assess the situation after receiving word of the rally.
“They are coming here to discuss the venue of a conference that will bring over 100 travel agents from China on July 10.
“However, they are hesitant now as they are concerned about the demonstration,” he said, adding that his company would lose RM1mil if the agents did not come.
Association of Malaysian Spas vice-president Datin Ramona Suleimansaid her spa business in Jalan Ampang would face losses for a few days if there was a demonstration in the area.
Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners executive director Shaharuddin M. Saaid said his organisation would consider taking legal action against Bersih 2.0 if its members incurred losses because of the rally.
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Lets not forget the cabbies and petty traders where Saturday is always their biggest catch. And please for all these really idiotic Malaysians who will be used for BERSIH 2.0 (which was proven became an Opposition’s agenda), consider the lies ofBERSIH 10 November 2011 where the Anwaristas lied. Areminder of options.
Police should be very stern and unequivacle for 9 July. Be it BERSIH 2,0 or those who think they want to go after these yellow tees anarchists. Don;t rob the usual peaceful and jovial Saturday morning of 4 million Greater Klang Valey citizens.
-bigdogdotcom
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