Khairy Jamaluddin Oxford graduate Najib's Democracy just an illusion?

This isn't constructive but destructive. Mahathir is running malicious smear campaign against Najibl. Some people are only harping on the negatives. This is not the culture of Bengal. We have to be positive and constructive. Earlier, the media used to tell people the truth.

Mahathir spreading malice. he are speaking lies. They are indulging in character assassination. We can be poor. We may have faced poverty. Maybe our parents could not teach us properly, we may not speak polished English. But we've never allowed injustice. We do not live by spreading malice, by indulging in negative campaign, by character assassinations. Mahathir has criticised Najib for the failing inter-racial relations. Yet, it is not by accident that he is the patron of the right wing Malay Muslim pressure group PERKASA. The group has no qualms making some of the most absurd statements and demands to promote its right-wing agenda. To the leaders and supporters of this group, a particular racial denomination and religion shall be the basis that represents the right and wrong. There’s no moral compass or principle that the group’s viewpoint is subjected to for a fair justification.

The abolition of the two draconian and archaic laws is not the reason for the spike in criminal activities. The government’s reluctance to fully restructure and rejuvenate the Police Force has played a large part in the failure to curb growing criminal activities.

Suggestions made by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on the Police Force were largely restricted to reporting purposes. Key recommendations contained in the report were largely left unimplemented. The RCI had comprehensively concluded that the Police Force needed to be reformed in order to recapture its past glory, to reclaim its credibility and to enhance its efficiency in keeping law and order.

"Let equal law apply to everyone. There should be no discrimination vis-a-vis convicts," 

Moment of Truth Stooges like Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin today said he agreed any comprehensive actions taken against these organisations, for example the Police Force, the Immigration Department and the local councils? It is because it is difficult for the government to take action against any organisations or agencies that are dominated mainly by the race and the party “that had all this while supported and saved the government”.

If one bad incident takes place, there is law for it. The government will deal with it firmly. But you (media), will lecture everyone but will not hear out others. Is that right?" 

UMNO needs to come to terms with some harsh realities. The ‘Moments of Truth’ can be summarized to include:

1. Times are changing and they have changed fast since the time of Pak Lah. At least he should be given some credit for not riding high on the “hear me, believe me and fear me” mantra. He was wiser to state, “do not work for me, but work with me”. And so he was systematically removed mates.

2. Present day leaders have been making statements to the effect that BN must transform. One even thought he was brighter by saying we are “evolving”. But the body gestures and non-verbal communicative stances never failed to entrench the “hear me, believe me and fear me” unfortunately.

3. The use of the police forces at all public gatherings of citizens who march peacefully; the issuing of Memos to civil servants in discouraging them in participating in such events; and what have you – all of these are anchored on that mantra of “hear me, believe me and fear me” is it not?

4. What about the verdict on the Mongolian Altantuya’s murder?

5. What about the unanswered questions – crucial for justice to be dispensed, namely why the immigration records could be removed? Who authorized the C4 military grade explosives to be used? Why did the present PM say those assuring help to Razak via text messages? Why is the case taking so, so, so long to be resolved when it involves the nation’s integrity, pride and reputation in the global arena?

Perpetuated by the mainstream media Khairy Jamaluddin Oxford graduate  lashed out at a section of the media, accusing it of "spreading canards and indulging in character assassination", while at the same time indicating that some action is imminent on tainted leaders of his party.

Also take a look at the main stream media – one cannot miss the loud and clear and repeated “hear me, believe me and fear me” very clearly carved out to be dished out to the rakyat almost on a daily basis.

Now, what UMNO is missing is the fact that the times have changed. The global sentiments, the global interface and the affordable and entertaining alternate media which is at the disposal of even the unschooled farmer in a remote village is reigniting the conscience in the hearts of Malaysians who had for fifty over years swallowed the “hear me, believe me and fear me” mantra of UMNO

People are no more ignorant; we have been liberated with technology to operate on the realm of being rhizomic beings. This the BN leaders and followers are grossly missing out.

Therefore today Malaysians are scrutinizing, questioning and reasoning many issues. To say that the opposition is behind all these is most primitive really and underestimates the power of public opinion.

Silk and pearls

Malaysians are asking why are the main stream media painting such rosy pictures everyday when we Malaysians are finding it hard to meet our everyday commitments.

Malaysians want to know why all BN leaders and their spouses are parading in silk and pearls whereas even the leaders of Singapore are in everyday working attire.

Malaysians are asking how come all the GLC giants are posting losses and yet able to get away.

Malaysians are asking why is BN outlawing the Opposition and using the police and the MACC and other agentries to make life very difficult for them.

Malaysians are asking why is the BN rubbishing the achievements of the opposition held states.

So you see, BN’s mantra of “hear me, believe me and fear me” is not working anymore. The leaders have to re-invent. That is not going to be easy either because they have lost fifty years of opportunities and there is no way they can ‘transform’ or ‘evolve’ when the general elections is only months away now.

In tomorrow’s world, transparency, accountability, integrity and collaboration are the lubricants for any political machinery. The voices of the masses are the parameters for political performance.

It’s a general human tendency to commit mistakes out of which some commit mistakes and realize them, Fewer commit mistakes, realize them and try to rectify and remaining commit mistakes, realize their mistakes and don’t justify them with their own logic. They never look into their mistakes and never try to rectify them. This is human nature. But there are some people who do evil deeds and never realize them. Instead they try to justify their evil deeds and insist upon them and shamelessly feel proud over their evil deeds.

Umno's Blindness of the Deaf

For the last few months one would be forgiven for believing that the lunatics have been running the asylum called UMNO,  so inconsistent and muddled their actions have been. But after yesterday, it is worth asking if even the lunatics are in charge. Enough has been said about the incomprehensible strangeness of the government’s actions, and in any case this level of mismanagement is so self-evident that additional comment is unnecessary. What is interesting however is to ask what would make a group of reasonably savvy, seasoned politicians used to exercising and staying in power act in such a self-defeating manner.

Dr Mahathir Mohamad is disappointed with Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, whom he said has performed even worse than Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

In a stinging blog posting today, the former Premier said: “I had no choice but to withdraw my support. This too was not effective. So I have to reprimand (Najib).”

Mahathir criticised Najib for pandering to the wishes of the opposition and neighbouring countries and cited the repeal of the Internal Security Act as an example. “I am reprimanding because I believe that leaders who are not reprimanded will believe that all they have done is good. Only when reprimanded would they realise their mistakes and perhaps rectify them,” he added in what can be considered his most caustic attack against Najib.

Mahathir said it was not easy for Malays to criticise their leaders although they are in the wrong, as they are afraid of openly criticising them. “However, behind the leader they would say vulgar things.I am not like any other Malays. When the first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman made policies which are not beneficial for the Malays, I wrote a letter criticising Tunku,” he said in describing his famous letter for which he had been expelled from UMNO.

The former Premier of 22-years, who just celebrated his 89th birthday last month, admitted that he had been critical of Najib’s administration and panned many of the present government’s policies.

Najib’s ills, according to Mahathir

Mahathir further listed down Najib’s policies with which he disagreed, starting with the government’s decision to repeal the controversial Internal Security Act, and the Restricted Residence law, which he said had not stopped the opposition from political parties.

“In fact, crime has increased with the release of crime lords,” he said. The former Premier also criticised that Malaysia was willing to bow down to neighbouring countries until internal country matters are affected by the foreign countries’ views.

Mahathir said the government’s funds are used to buy votes especially during general elections and this resulted in the people to depend on the government. “This resulted in the willingness of the people to work being reduced as they are rewarded for not doing anything. This does not help in the development of the country,” he lashed out, obviously referring to the Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) handouts.

He further questioned Najib’s economic policy where consumers are bearing the brunt and there is no control of imports to the detriment of local industries. Mahathir further questioned Najib’s actions of giving workers more than a week’s leave and imposing minimum wage without taking into consideration the costs that it has on business and industries which now failed to compete with imported products. He said many of the government’s policies under Najib are destroying relations between the races and this is affecting the country’s economy and finances. “All this is a result of the government supporters not wanting to criticise its leaders,” he said.

‘Never expected Najib to be worse than Pak Lah’

Mahathir in his two-and-a-half pages posting said Najib is being seen as ineffective compared to his predecessor Abdullah. “I never envisaged that his (Najib’s) achievement in the 13th general election would be worse than Abdullah’s.”

“My hope is that Najib takes a lesson from his poor performance in the 13th general election.However, it seems there is no change to Najib’s policy or approach, although I have expressed my opinion (which are also the views of the people who had met him),” he said.

Mahathir ended his scathing comment by saying if there is no one willing to criticise Najib, he is willing to do so and is prepared to face the consequences.

“I have been isolated for criticising Abdullah and was slandered by many. If I criticise and they abuse me I will accept it. It is not that I do not love the leader but I love my race and country more,” he said. Mahathir had timed the blog posting just as Najib had returned from his two-weeks overseas leave today.

Social media is abuzz with "shares" and comments over former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's scathing attack on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who ironically was his choice as successor to Malaysia's fifth prime minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Opposition politicians were most active in commenting on the latest controversy, where PKR Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin said on Twitter: "After Pakatan crisis, now Umno in crisis. Pass it over you, folks" and tagged @mpkotabelud @Khairykj @NajibRazak (referring to the Housing and Urban Well-being Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan, Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin and Najib, respectively).

DAP Kluang MP Liew Chin Tong tweeted: "Malaysian politics never fails to excite 'Dr Mahathir withdraws support for Najib government'."He further posted on Twitter one of his previous statements with the tweet: "My 2006 piece on hw @chedet_cc ended Tunku n Hussein PM-ships 'He helped rid two PMs, will Pak Lah be next?'"

Meanwhile, PAS research centre executive director Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad tweeted: "Tun, give us a break! Let Najib run the show bcz we havent seen much."

DAP Taiping MP Nga Kor Ming also tweeted the news on Dr Mahathir's attack on Najib with his post: "Dr Mahathir hari ini kutuk Najib kerana BN guna duit rakyat beli undi & kerja Najib lebih teruk dari Tun Abdullah!" (Dr Mahathir criticised Najib today because BN was using the people's money to buy votes and Najib's performance was worse than Tun Abdullah!)

Another user RoZEL using the Twitter handle @MestiUbah posted: "DrM serang Najib! Apakah @MukhrizMahathir pun mula kan langkan utk serang @NajibRazak", and tagged Dr Mahathir's son Mukhriz Mahathir, who is Kedah menteri besar and Najib. (Dr M attacks Najib! Will Mukhriz follow suit and attack Najib).

Another Twitter user, Morgan 1899 using the handle @GEanalyst had this to say: "Mahathir cannot wait for his son to be the next PM as his days are numbered."

Dr Mahathir lashed out at Najib's administration today, saying he was withdrawing his support for the prime minister as his criticism had fallen on deaf ears.

"I have no choice but to withdraw my support. This has not been effective, so I have to criticise," he said, adding that Najib was no better than his predecessor, Tun Abdullah Badawi.

Dr Mahathir said he had hoped Najib learnt lessons from his poor performance in the last general election but it appeared that he had not.Will Mahathir get his way in pushing Najib out? Unlikely.

But that may not be his intention. He may just want to bring him in line - in line with Dr Mahathir's thinking.

“I’m here not to Listen to Mahathir  ; I’m here to serve,” said  Najib have advised seekers that when you lack a certain virtue, try, try and succeed. In the beginning, if you don’t feel humble but wish to become humble, then try faking humility. If you can’t make it, fake it!” The idea is that with repeated auto-suggestion, you begin to acquire the virtue over time, and lo and behold, one day you are that humble person you have been trying to be. Humility is perhaps among the most difficult virtues to cultivate or acquire at a time when everything is so focused on satiation of the individual’s wants or wishes. And hence the aggressive attitude we see all around us.Do your duty without an eye on the fruits of your action. Good thoughts and work are bound to produce good results.

Najib's team will start working the ground to explain to Umno power brokers and the media the "real" reason for Dr Mahathir withdrawing support for Najib.

 Mahathir came under attack from political parties for his controversial remarks

"Hitler" and said Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin and should stop "fooling" innocent people 

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