The Parasites in PAS' Intestines

Marah betul beberapa pemimpin PAS ni bila Hasan Ali dedahkan tentang kewujudan parasit-parasit di dalam parti. Apasal marah ni... kena atas kepala ke? Heheh!
One of the dumbest responses came from... Mahfuz Omar, its vice-president. This isn't really a big surprise because it is... well, Mahfuz Omar. His reply was: "Hasan Ali is a parasite!" Is this all that the party's VICE PRESIDENT could muster?! Lekeh betul!

CAPTION: Sorry, couldn't find a picture of the PAS vice-president

But then, "lekeh" is the right word to describe many of PAS' leaders right now - ulamak and non-ulamak alike. And I should know, for this is the party that I had staunchly supported all the way back from 1983 to October 2008. But I was just a common foot-soldier, so those in PAS might want to say that "I don't know nuts about the party." But can you rightly say the same of Datuk Hasan Ali...?

Essentially, Hasan is saying what many of us former PAS supporters already know: that PAS is no longer the party it once was. Fighting for and implementing Islam is the last thing on its mind; to be USED only as capital for individuals to gain power... The PAS Parasites.

Can't accept this?... that a party of so many ulamaks and those who claim to know and are fighting for Islam is now the opposite? Well, let's perform the acid test to see whether this is true or otherwise.

Remember the DUMC matter which Selangor Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim had tried so hard to make light of and sweep under the carpet? [PSST! DUMC: Khalid is now in charge of Islamic Affairs, so the coast is clear to get back with your activities]. Khalid is from PKR, and you know what kind of a party it is when it comes to Islam. Unfortunately, the PAS leaders are not much different!

When the case first surfaced, PAS secretary-general, Mustapa Ali - instead of being concerned about Muslims converting to another religion - had made a statement accusing Umno of being involved with JAIS in the raid... and totally ignoring the fact of the matter. Sampai jadi DAYUS gini pemimpin PAS, punya takut!

By the way, Mustapa Ali: WHERE is the proof which you claimed you had?... Dok simpan dalam seluaq ke? Yes, this is the SECRETARY-GENERAL of the `Islamic' party which had thumped its chest claiming: "Perlembagaan kami adalah Al-Quran dan Hadith"  (Tapi hanya kalau DAP setuju).

And these are the parasites who had prohibited its members from attending the Gathering of One Million Muslims (Himpun) - something organised with the aim of preserving the faith of Muslims.

Caption: Spot the PAS leaders in this table

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had asked something pertinent on this matter: "What is PAS's goal? Is PAS really an Islamic party or just superficial in character?"

For Muslims, these questions must be given serious thought. And for PAS' members: Are you going to let these parasites remain in control? Or will you be brave and honest enough to do the right thing?

Shahrizat & NFC: Who's the Lembu Now?

Despite their bravado, I'm betting Ampang MP Zuraida Kamaruddin and PKR strategic director Rafizi Ramli will get into a lot of trouble in the lawsuit filed by Datuk Sharizat Abdul Jalil. And so will Shahrizat and her husband when things unfold.


The Malaysian Insider reported that Zuraida "laughed off" the suit, "saying the court action only took the minister a step closer to ending her own political career." Maybe. But Zuraida and Rafizi shouldn't forget that the suit wasn't filed in haste - the plaintiff and her lawyer had definitely looked deeply into what the PKR duo had previously said and written... and I wouldn't want to be in their shoes when these facts are established in court later.


But I wouldn't want to be in Shahrizat's or her husband's shoes either, for the NFC matter - directly and indirectly - will suck down at least one of them.


Shahrizat's husband, Datuk Seri Dr Mohamed Salleh Ismail, had given his side of the story. However, a lot of questions still remain unanswered. For instance, Salleh had claimed that the attacks were politically motivated. This is likely true: however, it wouldn't have happened had Salleh and Shahrizat not gotten themselves in this quandry in the first place.


Appointing your own children as directors - not executives or even managers: Can they blame others when they are accused of cronyism?


Then there's that Datuk who was arrested for attempting to bribe MACC and police officers from investigating the matter: had this slimy Datuk done this on his own accord? Or, was he acting on someone's behalf?


Salleh, on his part, tried to focus the issue on the fact that this Datuk "was not related to him or any of his family members", and that the latter "was engaged to do corporate communications and media relations for NFC"... at about the same time as when the NFC matter surfaced.


Can you blame others for having suspicions?


Too many questions remain and Shahrizat has become a huge liability for Umno and the BN. Najib will have to remember that the rakyat is watching: If he wants the electorate to take Umno and the BN seriously in the next General Elections, then he must do the right thing. Dropping Shahrizat is just one. He musn't stop at that - investigations into the NFC must run its course and real action must be taken should there be evidence of wrongdoings. Including of attempts to bribe the investigators.

Shahrizat, Salleh, Zuraida and Rafizi - we will see who the lembus are. 

Azwan Ali Breaks World `Taubat' Record!

Now how's this for the fastest `taubat' (repentance) ever given the actions that had preceded it! Congratulations, Azwan Ali, for making it to the Mat Cendana Book of Records!

Television personality Azwan Ali had, only days ago, gleefully lauded Anwar Ibrahim's acquittal while making abusive attacks against Saiful Bukhary, condemned Tun Dr Mahathir and also threatened his sister Ummi Hafilda Ali. Well, what can you expect from someone who is known for his laser-tipped tongue - something which he seems to be unconcerned about and even proud of.

But, after all of one day at the police-station, Azwan has made an about turn... siap dengan sumpah toksae buat dah, campur menangis teresak-esak macam dalam filem Shaw Brothers yang tak berapa laku!  


My, oh my, that was fast! So how did this come about? From the egoistic, harsh, abusive and threatening mode to being meek-as-a-mouse? Apa rahsianya, Azwan, kongsi la dengan kita semua? One can make millions from selling the secret.

Is it this one, as mentioned by OCPD Asst Comm Arjunaidi Mohamed:

Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both;

and if the threat is to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or imprisonment,
or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or to impute unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or with fine or with both.

Well, at least Azwan is smart enough to know when to swallow his pride. Azwan, being a lawyer, should know what might become of him should he land in Sungai Buloh, with inmates winking and calling him Angelina Jolie. Betul tak, Azwan?

Lotus: The Only Way to Take Proton & Perodua to the Bigtime

Let's face the cold, hard truth first: Proton and Perodua cars, in their current form, will remain as only Jaguh Kampung and can never take on the international market. And they will continue to force Malaysians to pay more for cars due to the protection they receive from the government. 


Why have these `national car' projects continue when they don't directly benefit us? Why should Malaysians continue to `pikul biawak'' on our backs?


You can't blame Tun Dr Mahathir for having a big dream. However, after all these years given to the national car project, it's time to either change direction or to move to a new level. Only time will tell whether Khazanah's sale of Proton to DRB-Hicom is the best option, and that something has to be done about Proton, which is going nowhere.


But will selling off Lotus be a good move? 

AFP reports that DRB-Hicom is considering "spinning off the company's money-losing Britain-based sports car unit Group Lotus." It said China's Shanghai Auto, which owns MG Rover, is interested.


It does look like a good option, selling off this non-profitable unit owned by Proton. After all, what good is it to have a marque name which doesn't bring you anything - unless if prestige is all that you are looking for.


If you'd look at Lotus' website here, and the cars that sell: they look really nice but how many people are willing - or can afford - to buy them?

Lotus Evora

Yes, there are many people in the world who can afford to buy these Lotus sports cars. However, it is clear that  not too many of them are, which is why DRB-Hicom might simply just get rid of it.


By the way, some people might question what experience I have about the automobiles business? Well, I had driven cars since 1982, and that's a lot longer than Henry Ford's own experience when he first started his company:-P


In my opinion, the Lotus name is the most valuable asset if DRB-Hicom/Proton really want to enter the international market. The harsh reality is this: people elsewhere aren't likely to be attracted to buy Proton and Perodua cars. Why? The same reasons that we won't buy Skoda and Chery.


But Lotus cars - Ah, this sounds a lot more attractive than Proton, Perodua, Skoda and Chery combined... and especially when they are less than RM200,000. 


"But how can you sell Lotus cars at less than that?!" you might ask. Yes, you can - but they will have to be bread-and-butter cars, not the current sports cars... which no one buys.

This is the Mercedes C200, and it's more than RM200,000. But imagine the Merc star on the grille being replaced by the Lotus logo, and selling for around RM150,000 or a bit less: wouldn't you at least be attracted to consider buying it? This, I feel, is the type of cars that Lotus - through DRB-Hicom/Proton - should be making if they want to enter the international market.


The 2,ooo-3,000 c.c. market, with the Lotus name: this could be the ticket to the international market. Yes, there are so many other manufacturers here, and established ones too. However, when it is a LOTUS, which not only looks attractive but also comes at an attractive price, there is a lot more hope of success than if the same model is called "Proton" or "Perodua".

Teresa Kok to Replace Hasan Ali as Islamic Affairs Exco

And I say why not, since Teresa Kok of the DAP is the most suitable person when it comes to Pakatan Rakyat's state government in Selangor.

[I now have locus standi to write about things concerning Selangor since I'm currently staying in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya... besides about Kelantan also, being a registered voter in Chetok (State)/Pasir Mas (Parliament). By the way, gempaq tak aku guna `locus standi' ni; macam orang kat Mahkamah Tinggi Jalan Duta Heheh!]

"Lega betul itu kacau punya olang, Hasan Ali sudah talak. Ikut suka lah kalau olang Islam mau masuk Kristian pun!" 





This is what Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim had posted at Facebook: "Pengumuman Exco yang bakal ganti Dato Hasan Ali hanya akan dibuat Rabu ini."

People are saying Selangor PAS commissioner and Meru assemblyman Dr Rani Osman will be taking over Hasan's portfolios. Dr Rani ni punya TERHEGEH-HEGEH nak ke jawatan ni sampai sudah berjanji:  "Dr Rani had reportedly said that he would abide by party orders". So that's it folks - unlike Hasan Ali, whose actions were based on Islam, Dr Rani will act based on what PAS, the party, says.

And PAS, based on its previous responses on matters concerning Islam - especially Hudud - will abide by what the DAP wants. Since this is the case, why not let Teresa Kok be the Islamic Affairs exco? Teresa and the DAP don't want Islam... and neither does PAS.

Super Cheap Books at Sunway Giza!

Football Nation, which was published in 2010, at RM8!... AND MORE!

It's been more than three months since my last post here, and it's NOT about my favourite `modal'  who wasn't found guilty (which is different from "innocent"); nor about Hasan Ali's expulsion (which says a lot about what PAS really is right now. And definitely not about two former Umno bloggers who now want to be the loyal servants of the DAP (talk about `self-sacrificing'!). Instead, it's about a great deal that I've recently discovered. Yeah, this blog is becoming more multi-purpose.

Actually, it was my wife who had discovered this temporary stall at Sunway Giza. This is in Section 5 Kota Damansara (although the developer wants the place to be known as "Sunway Damansara"), opposite The Strand and very near to The Curve and Ikea. The Google Maps link is here.

Usually I'd avoid going to Sunway Giza despite it being very near to my wife's house due to the traffic congestion in its vicinity. However, when she mentioned about "very cheap books there", I simply had to go and see for myself.

This stall is at the ground floor near one of the entrances. It's just a stall, not a bookstore, so there are just limited titles. The books might not be the latest but there just might be a few that you'll like. Besides Football Nation, I bought three other books:

This one above is the most expensive at RM28 (hard cover; 1,623 pages; 2003). The image is taken from Goodreads.com and mine doesn't come with the CD-ROM etc as stated at the bottom of this particular cover.

The third book I bought was Operation Mincemeat (RM8; 414 pages; 2010) by Ben Macintyre, an editor with The Times. It's an account of a real operation during World War II where the Germans were led to believe that invasion plans found on a dead body were genuine. This is very good writing and I'd recommend it to war buffs.

Imperial Life in the Emerald City - Inside Baghdad's Green Zone is also at RM8 (356 pages; 2008) and is a winner of the "Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction".

The stall was closing at 10 PM, which (fortunately?) prevented me from buying even more books. I hope this stall will be around for some time yet. I don't know where they have gotten these books and being able to sell them so cheaply. They are doing a great thing and hopefully they will add to the titles available.