another beginning – nat, pkr & politik(u)s
friends, I’ve gleefully sold my soul to Parti Keadilan Rakyat.
:) Most of you are already somewhat aware, but thought it’d be good to make a ‘formal announcement.’ I will be working for them actually, under the Information Bureau.
Why politics? because
- there’s a little voice inside me, the exact same one that’s inside you, that is always ready to tell you the difference between right and wrong, and that inaction is not a good thing.
- (and this is very subjective) I believe that in our context at least, much of the rot around us begins from the top, and must be cleaned there. The problems of corruption and institutional racism are top on this list.
- reality is there for us to shape, not for us to be shaped by.
- it’s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
Hopefully, in the fullness of time, I’ll have the opportunity to elaborate on these things a little more.
Why PKR? because
- the party contains much of what is needed to truly change Malaysia. Whether it does or not is – and I mean this in all seriousness – up to you and me.
- I don’t buy the bullshit insidiously spread by BN over decades that they cannot be toppled. Have faith and think big! It’s the only way to change.
- I trust the reputations of and my personal experiences with a good many of the people in the party.
There really are endless things to say about this decision. Again, all in good time I hope.
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Obviously, there are gonna be some changes around here. You probably won’t really deem me much of a credible source if I were to go on commenting on the news in the same way I have been in the past. And if all goes as planned, I won’t have as much time to.
I also have quite a few thoughts on the future of blogging, web publishing, the Web 2.0 phenomenon and so on. A longer post on that is my next target.
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Well friends, the old style of blogging has been a blast, and of course, I’ll continue to write. I do hope I’ve managed to build some modicum of credibility thus far, and that you’ll judge that credibility to be intact as I continue to write. Don’t be fooled into thinking that objectivity and partisanship are mutually exclusive.
Quick shoutout to politikus, who’s been truly supportive and a pillar of strength that I’ve really leaned on as I got from there to here ( <3 !!! ) ; Tian, whose mamak hours and insights have been really quite… insightful:) and appreciated; and to my family as always :) (and you other pkr homies out there – you know who you are!!)
I’ll be mostly based in an office from around next week or so onwards I think.
I’m really looking forward to the days ahead. Hope you are too! :)
For absolutely no good reason (besides it being cute as hell), I leave you with the pic I used when I first alluded to my joining up :)
May I be first to say congratulations? :p
Me too. All the best.
=p
thanks guys!! :D
__earth: hehe, ’skool la.. not the end of the world, except for ppl very gian BN or starting new party, etc.. :)
:)
yeay, a new hope! i’m so proud of you sweetie!
<3 :D !!
All the best mate!! Make sure jelas.info still jalan also…
All the best!
All the best.
I have consider PKR once but ….. anyway, i am still fence sitting where joining party is concern..
While you are there could you please:
1: revamp the ugly keadilanrakyat web site – sorry i have to use that word becos it really is not appealing at all!
2: put in some interesting comments, features, analysis??? why publish news from newspaper??
yohen & ek : thanks bros, will do my best! mebbe will see you alongside one day too, hehe.. :)
brian: no worries, take all the time you need to survey, etc.. :)
re: website – thanks for the suggestions. as it happens, we’ve been working on a site revamp! the design part is coming along nicely, but not sure how long it’ll take to get everything working.
we’re also trying to move away from featuring outside news as main articles. i’ll pass along your suggestion about comments & analysis – hopefully the english site at least will be able to incorporate.. :)
thanks again!
all the best mate!
You probably won’t really deem me much of a credible source if I were to go on commenting on the news in the same way I have been in the past.
Even NGOs have this problem… eventually though, the onus is on the “unaffiliateds” to just wake up. How can you not be highly critical of the government when there is SO MUCH TO CRITICIZE???
And anyway, this is new media… if there are signs that you’re losing your credibility, people will let you know ;-)
But I have faith that it will not come to that :-)
All the best!
Welcome to the club man!
It will be a long and arduous struggle, perhaps – but it’s a necessary one. And I believe that with people like you, that can only mean a promising future!
Another one bites the dust! Muahahahahahaha!
welcome to the Club, sdr Tan (pronounced MadSaly as “ten”:) You guess why!
Hold true to your beliefs for the moment; write with a conscience, you’ll be ‘rite!:)–Desi
Tsk tsk… you’re giving me reasons to poke fun at you man!! Hehe. I’ve never been one to topple mediocre organisations. I generally prefer to restructure them. heheheheh.
desi, nik, zewt: deepest and sincerest thanks! :) :)
jerng: not entirely sure what you’re talking about… :P :)
bob: aheh :)
tirath: ah, w/folks like you keeping me honest, i no need skedla then, hehe.. cheers mate!
and cheers to all :)
I’m not in any party at the moment but congrats on settling on one.
Regarding the website, Brian, I do think the Keadilan website needs improvement but websites should not be a criteria to pick which political party to join.
You have sold your soul to Tian.
I regret I didn’t talk you out of it.
Hidup Kayveas!
Gua bay song – kayveas doesn’t fish u git!
If only other Malaysians would act on that conscience you talk about! =).
Congratulations, and may you move on to bigger and better things. Keep using that conscience!
congrats on becoming a member of PKR, nat! good for you!
first i heard of a blogger, tony pua joining DAP and now i heard of you joining PKR. let’s hope more bloggers will join the opposition!! bloggers join forces to boot out BN!!
GBS, eli (=pkr homie) : aheh.. :)
kris, jazzi, lucia (and many others up there) : many, many thanks :) really, it’s the goodness i see in people like you that gives me the most encouragement :) whatever our present/future institutional affiliations in our efforts, i feel a deep sense of solidarity – and it means the world :)
congrats nat
will talk more when i’m back in KL and hanging around TTDI.
cheers
Hi Nat,
This is great news. My faith in youths with conscience is affirmed by your decision. Yes, I believe there’s great things in store for you…and you won’t be alone.
madmonk says,
Nat,
I am probably the last Malaysian to know of your new found career. And guess what, my job makes us directly opposite each other fence but to me, friendship is more important than any divide. I wish you all the best. My freedom shall come end of this year after 21 years contributing to the crocodile farm. No regrets, Learnt much and don’t walk my path, friend. Catch up with you through the destiny of atas. And to politikus: “take care of Nat’s over enthusiasm” His head might be above heaven.
paiseh boss :) Really appreciate your kindness! and yes, friendship is more important :) thank you sir!! :)
Congrats Nat on your endeavor,
Please help the Keadilan website with more updates and especially the press statements. Make it a subscription based for for those interested by email.
There is now at the PAS Site that
“Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) youth information chief Lau Tek Hai said the addition to the eight minute clip would be revealed at the Islamic Party of Malaysia (PAS) base in Taman Melewar here”
by Anwar after Tarawih prayers at about 9.30pm tonight, 29 Sept 07
But NOTHING , not a Sqeak at all from your PKR end
Cheers
Like the telcos tagline ….
IT’S TIME TO CHANGE !!! :)