True end of Pakatan Harapan

I was actually not sure whether to laugh or....laugh very loudly, as I look at the reactions of the Pakatan people who still believe that they have not yet lost and Dr Mahathir was still on their side.

Those images of Guan Eng, Mat Sabu and others begging and crying for Dr Mahathir to save them were hilarious.

Were they in denial or just plain stupid?

Did they really believe that Dr Mahathir has noting to do with the collapse of the Pakatan's government?

What's wrong with these people lah?

The handsome old man must be sniggering when he watched all those statements by Pakatan leaders calling for him to be reinstated as PM.

That''s despite just on Friday, during the Pakatan presidential council meeting, they were pressuring him to step down.

Well, Dr Mahathir didn't need them for all that.

He got the Agong to make him PM again just hours after resigning yesterday afternoon.

Never mind the interim part as that's just a technical thing.

The important thing is that DR MAHATHIR IS STILL IN CHARGE.

Now he can do whatever he chooses as he's no longer tied to his promises to Pakatan.

No more Anwar, Guan Eng, Kit Siang etc to bother him.

Just wait for who will be appointed to his interim premiership team. Surely Dr Mahathir can't run the country alone, even for the next few days.

And of course a new coalition government will be officially set up  at the start of the next parliament sitting next month.

The way I counted it, DAP and Anwar only have 92 MPs left which is definitely not enough.

Really, it's game over.

Oh, and this was the final blow yesterday,

Agong revokes appointments of entire Cabinet

Okay, if they still want to remain deluded, that's up to them.

I need to get up now and get ready for work.

Ciao.

A new dawn for Malaysia

I just woke up and the sun is about to rise for the day as I'm writing this.

As most of you all know, this is a new dawn for Malaysia...after almost two years.

This is the last story I read last night before falling asleep,

Consensus dinner ends with 131 MPs all smiles

It's in The Star and written by Zakiah Koya, the little sister of MACC chief/ex-PKR politician Lateefa Koya.

I know Zakiah and her anti-establishment sentiment from many years ago.

I wondered how she felt as she wrote that story.

That's about it, Dr Mahathir with the help of Umno and Pas as well as support from others have check-mated Anwar, DAP and their cronies.

It's game over.

Why this happened?

I dare say I had answered that when I wrote this,

• Anwar, DAP will show Umno no mercy

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Well, can't really blame Dr Mahathir because I strongly believe that if Anwar is the one who have the number, he would have already tabled a no-confidence motion against the PM so that he can take over the whole show.

And once he's in power, Anwar will go after Dr Mahathir and his family, Umno and others whom he deemed to have wronged him in the past.

I have no doubt that will happen.

So, that's it, Dr Mahathir outgunned Anwar.

Plain and simple.

I actually wrote about Dr Mahathir's shooting prowess back then at the start of his fight with Najib,

Quick gun Mahathir

Heck, I never for one second believe that Dr Mahathir would ever let Anwar take over power in Putrajaya.

You can read that in my other previous posts.

Remember this from the late 1990s?

Yup, no way he's going to let Anwar be PM after that.

Well, it's done.

There will be follow-ups and fall-outs from all these, but those are for the coming days.

I will write more on the latest later.

For this moment, I need to get up and do the necessary and go on my routine morning brisk walk.

Need to stay fit for things are getting interesting to watch again now.

You all stay cool, okay.

Cheers.

Parasite - a Malaysian political movie review

I believe most of you all should know by now about Parasite, that Korean movie which won multiple major titles at the recent Academy Awards.

I watched it last night.

It's a good movie.

It was touted as a social critique movie but the way I see it, the story is a black comedy with very depressing ending.

Very much like the story of our Pakatan Harapan government, actually.

Really.

It started with a contrasting look at the rich and poor families and their struggles.Very idealistic and all.

Then it became more of a comedy as the poor tried to get better by whatever means necessary, including lies to get what they wanted. Much like what Pakatan did, right?

And then there was that brief sense of elation when they got what they wanted before things turned horribly wrong as it always does when we try to get what we want the wrong way.

Yup, exactly the same as our Pakatan story.

Lied all the way to victory and now the people realised the con.

Things are bad now after the jubilation of winning GE14 almost two years ago.

They are fighting among themselves and the government is in horrid shape.

Just yesterday, they let off a bunch of terrorist sympathizers because the LTTE fanboys are from their gang.

There are no doubt now about the selective prosecution being practiced by the AG's Chamber.

Before this, all their gang had their charges dropped too, including that Guan Eng's corruption case.

And as for you all the normal people out there, just look at this story today,

Lowest EPF dividend since 2008 — 5.45% for conventional, 5% for syariah

Guys, that's your simpanan hari tua anda under the Pakatan rule.

Well, I can go on and on about Pakatan as there were tonnes I could bitch about, but why should I bore you all with it.

As if you all don't know how fucked up it is already.

Back to the movie, my favourite is Park So-dam, who plays Kim Ki-jung or Jessica, the daughter of the poor family.

She's brilliant, especially in the scene where she went for the interview to be the art tutor for the son of the rich family. I love her in that scene.

The other casts were quite good too.

The story is a bit too fantastical to be truly believable but then again in this age of people getting hooked on superhero movies, I guess I have to accept the Parasite's plot as it is.

 Well, as I said above, Parasite is a good movie and I enjoyed watching it.

However, I don't think I want to watch it for a second time.

It's because the ending is so disturbing that it made me quite depressed.

Why should I want to get myself depressed for the second time over the same thing, right?

Again, it's very much the same as our Pakatan Harapan story - it started with ideals, then turned into a comedy and now it's just plain depressing.

Once is good enough, I think.

Darts

A friend said I'm lazy these days as I don't write as regularly as I used to be.

Maybe he's right but I would like to believe that it's more because I'm bored of almost everything these days.

Not inspired, not motivated and not so easily impressed anymore.

Take politics for instance. What's so inspiring, motivating or impressive about it now?

It's so obvious and predictable, isn't it?

Pakatan government....you all inspired, motivated or impressed by it?

Come on la, it's so screwed up, okay. There's no denying that. Just read the news everyday and anyone would know that it's true.

By right, at the rate it's going, Umno and the gang doesn't have to do much to win the next general election.

Of course, that's provided Anwar doesn't come to power and let DAP gets around to ban all of its enemies.

Yup, I'm quite sure DAP will do that once they have full power under Anwar's premiership. Very much like the communists who eliminate all their rivals once they come to power.

But then again, I'm also confident that Dr Mahathir will not hand over power to Anwar as he knows that would be a disaster for the country.

And he knows the people, especially Malays will curse him if that happens.

So, that's how it is with Malaysian politics.

Tiresome, isn't it?

The way I see it, we just have to bear with it till the next general election or a new coalition takes over the government. The sooner the better.

What else to write about it? Nothing much, actually.

It's boring.

Nowadays, I actually prefer to amuse myself with these rather than politics,

Yup, those are my darts. Soft tip. The flowery background is my bed sheet. I took the picture on my bed.

I enjoy playing darts with my friends these days. Much more enjoyable than just sitting around drinking tea with them and arguing about stupid politics.

Everyone needs some sort of escapism and that's mine.

Been playing for the past few months but still not very good at it. Hopefully, with more practice I can play better soon.

I'm not aiming to win tournaments and such but instead just trying to be able to beat my friends more than losing to them. Well, I'm not too ambitious :)

As for my writings, maybe if things become interesting again, I may write more regularly as I used to be.

See lah how.

Okay, I'm getting sleepy.

Hopefully I can immediately knock off right after this.

Cheers and good night.

Anwar, DAP will show Umno no mercy

Of late, I've been enjoying the power-transition drama for quite a bit.

It's so amusing to watch some people squirming over the possibility of a cooperation between Dr Mahathir and Umno.

There was Anwar making all sort of statements to convince people that everything is alright in Pakatan and he is indeed going to be the PM.

Then, there was Guan Eng getting all upset with anyone who mentioned the mere possibility of a Pakatan's collapse.

So many others are like that too.

That Pas-initiated vote of confidence motion for Dr Mahathir plan will really turn the table upside down for them.

On the Umno side, those who don't want to see a Mahathir-Umno tie-up were also being comical.

Okay, some were genuinely concerned about the possibility of Umno being conned by Dr Mahathir, but many (especially the very vocal ones) were upset purely because such a cooperation means they and their personal interests will be pushed aside within a rejuvenated Umno.

Yup, people like that Lokman Noor Adam guy will be irrelevant if there's no more Mahathir versus Umno fight.

Honestly, I see the whole thing as being quite funny.

I think Dr Mahathir also think it's funny. He had been teasing everyone when asked to comment on all the drama.

Now Anwar even said he's willing to wait till after the Apec meeting towards the end of the year to take over power, which is actually him buying time to avoid the Pas' confidence motion for Dr Mahathir scheduled for the start of parliament sitting next month.

For me, the game is simple - any side which actually try to table a motion of confidence or no-confidence would have the number.

In the Pas' case, if they really push the motion in parliament, that means its side has the number, which also means Dr Mahathir has the number in parliament to stay on as PM till at least end of his term.

My reading of the present scenario is that due to Pas' boldness, I believe Dr Mahathir really have the support of the majority of MPs from both sides.

He actually can set-up a new coalition government if push comes to shove. And of course, if that happens, Anwar along with his supporters, in particular DAP will be out of the government. That's why they were so upset about the whole thing.

Well, can't really blame Dr Mahathir because I strongly believe that if Anwar is the one who have the number, he would have already tabled a no-confidence motion against the PM so that he can take over the whole show.

And once he's in power, Anwar will go after Dr Mahathir and his family, Umno and others whom he deemed to have wronged him in the past.

I have no doubt that will happen.

Those Umno people who think that they can survive the next three years before GE15 without cooperating with Dr Mahathir should think again. If Dr Mahathir falls, they will fall along with him.

I highly doubt Umno can survive that three years if Anwar is in power. It will almost certain to be banned for all sort of things. Anwar's supporters, in particular DAP will see to it.

Really guys, DAP will show you all no mercy, once they have the full power courtesy of Anwar's rule.

Please don't make it difficult for Singaporeans

I'm making this appeal on behalf of my mother.

She forwarded to me this just now

and asked whether it's true.

I told her that I'm not sure, but if it's true, I think the authorities were over-reacting.

I don't think the coronavirus outbreak already warrants such a drastic action at this stage.

My mother sounded really worried.

She's scared that it may lead to a total ban on Singaporeans coming to Malaysia.

My mother is currently looking after my elderly and quite often sick grandparents.

Our relatives in Singapore regularly traveled here to visit them.

My aunts (my mother's sisters) are among them.

It's one of the little comforts of my grandparents whenever they came visiting.

My mother is worried that it's going to be difficult or even impossible for them to come over.

She said my grandparents would be very sad if that happens.

"Please tell them not to ban Singaporeans from coming to Malaysia," she pleaded.

I tried to comfort her the best that I  could but there's only so much that I could do.

Therefore, I'm appealing to those in position of power, if any, who may read this to consider my mother's appeal.

Furthermore, please also consider not to be too harsh on our Singaporean friends during these difficult times as they have been good to us, especially over the past few years when relations between our countries improved.

Bear in mind too that they are contributing a lot to our economy, especially via their FDIs here and the huge number of Singaporean tourists crossing the Teberau Straits daily.

And also the thousands of Malaysians' who cross the same straits to work in the republic.

Please think of what may happen to them, their jobs and families if we put too harsh restrictions on Singaporeans coming here.

Despite whatever the negative things some of us think of the Singaporeans, they are actually our closest brothers and sisters...as well as neighbours.

With Anifah on possible Mahathir-Umno cooperation

Much has been said about the possible cooperation between Dr Mahathir and Umno.

Some were very unhappy about it, while others were quite okay with the prospect of it happening.

I actually agree with the latter - better Dr Mahathir than Anwar, supported by especially DAP.

My view on the matter is actually the same as my favourite minister during Najib's premiership that is Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, who feels that it's better to change the government as soon as possible if the current one is bad for the country.

But of course, as per Anifah's view, such a cooperation to form the new government must be made carefully and that the end result would be better for the people and country than the current Pakatan Harapan's messy administration.

Well, whatever it is, all indications were that things will just get worse if Anwar takes over the premiership from Dr Mahathir and I don't think we should continue to suffer for another three years till the end of this current term.

Don't know what else Anwar and his gang, especially DAP, will impose on us once they have full power in Putrajaya.

Yesterday, Anifah, who is a Sabahan issued a statement on the matter with the emphasis on his state which I'm publishing here in full.

KENYATAAN AKHBAR YBHG DATO’ SRI ANIFAH HAJI AMAN, MANTAN AHLI PARLIMEN P.176 KIMANIS DAN MENTERI LUAR NEGERI MALAYSIA BERKENAAN CADANGAN KERJASAMA PARTI POLITIK YANG BARU 

Baru-baru ini terdapat desas-desus usaha pembentukan kerjasama parti politik baru yang dikatakan bakal melibatkan beberapa parti dalam Kerajaan dan beberapa parti dari pihak pembangkang.

Secara tidak langsung, sekiranya kerjasama tersebut benar-benar termeterai maka ianya boleh menamatkan gabungan Pakatan Harapan sekaligus menukar Kerajaan yang sedia ada. 

Tidak ada salahnya menyokong pembentukan kerjasama politik baru ini sekiranya kelebihan kepada rakyat untuk berbuat sedemian. 

Apa yang penting adalah para pemimpin politik harus menyedari amanah kekuasaan terletak pada prestasi mereka memperbaiki kualiti hidup rakyat.   

Sekiranya Kerajaan pada hari ini tidak mampu memberikan prestasi yang diharapkan oleh rakyat maka sewajarnya kerjasama baru dan Kerajaan baru yang lebih cekap dan berwibawa dibentuk dengan segera.   

Namun begitu kita tidak seharusnya membuat keputusan dengan terburu-buru dan terdapat beberapa faktor yang harus dipertimbangkan sebelum menyokong atau tidak pembentukan kerjasama politik baru ini.   

Setiap pemimpin seharusnya mendahulukan kemahuan rakyat terutama para pemimpin di Sabah.

Jangan sampai rakyat Sabah sekali lagi dipermainkan dengan janji-janji manis. 

Sebelum sokongan diberi, para pemimpin dari Sabah perlu mengambil kira dan hanya menyokong sekiranya perkara berikut dilaksanakan dengan serta merta:   · 

Perjanjian Malaysia 1963 dilaksanakan dengan sepenuhnya tanpa memberikan sebarang alasan lagi mahupun membentuk jawatankuasa-jawatankuasa lagi dengan alasan ingin mengkaji semula sedangkan kita telahpun membuat kajian bahkan cadangan telah diberi sehingga ke peringkat Kabinet bagi pelaksanaan Perjanjian Malaysia 1963 dengan serta merta. · 

Royalti Minyak diberikan segera kepada Sabah seperti yang telah termaktub di dalam Perlembagaan.

Masalah Pendatang Tanpa Izin di Sabah diberikan tindakan serta jalan penyelesaian yang serius dan sewajarnya tanpa melengahkan masa lagi.   

Sekiranya semua perkara yang disebutkan dilaksanakan maka sudah tentu tidak ada sebab mengapa pembentukan kerjasama politik yang baru ini ditolak. 

Namun hanya jika perkara yang dinyatakan dilaksanakan. Jangan hanya janji manis diberi dan hanya mencari sokongan pemimpin-pemimpin dari Sabah bila perlu sahaja tetapi tidak melaksanakan apa yang dijanjikan. Jangan sampai pisang berbuah dua kali.

Dato’ Sri Anifah Haji Aman 6 Februari 2020