It may not be the wisest thing for me to comment on internal politics of Pakatan parties, but I thought a few words might not be remiss.
It’s not rare for people to assume parties to be monolithic things; the truth is very, very far from it.
All organisations have factions and internal politics. You can imagine [...]
update 3.30pm: See the official party response.
As per my new occupation, I am no longer working in any formal capacity for the party. I continue to support its general goals and principles, to be sure.
But where change is needed, change needs to be called for.
The situation involving the harassment of a photographer is inexcusable and [...]
I thought about the appropriateness of writing more at this time, but then reread this paragraph:
Even to his final day, Rustam wrote from morning to dusk, said his son Azrani.
“From the time he wakes up, he would start writing. He was very dedicated to the importance of ideas and the need to raise social conciousness.”
And [...]
I think between Ketuanan Melayu ala Umnoputera and Ketuanan Rakyat ala Rakyat, the choice for many of us is clear. Once again however, I cannot stress enough the importance of allaying the understandable fears and concerns of many reasonable Malays – if you haven’t, do take a look at my long elaboration on this matter.
I’ve [...]
For those fans out there of better interparty unity, good news :)
Good news too for the rest of us who were so at loss about what to call the 5 new state governments :)
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Statement by the Leadership of KeADILan, DAP and PAS on the Formation of Pakatan Rakyat
The leaders of KeADILan, DAP and PAS [...]
Well, it’s generally poor form to say “I told you so” :P :)
And who knows, it may still be premature. As dad says, a deal isn’t done until the money changes hands.
Nonetheless. Dr. Syed Husin has confirmed that an agreement has been reached in Perak :D
MB: Pas
TMB1: DAP
TMB2: KeADILan
Exco Total -
DAP: 6
KeADILan: 3
Pas: 1
Senator: 1 [...]
Everyone is so easily excitable these days, but few take the time to see the full, accurate picture. For your patient consideration, here is the text of Dr. Syed’s statement in full (highlights are my own) -
KeADILan’s Position on Perak
Parti Keadilan Rakyat accepts the decision to elect PAS State Assemblyman, Sdr. Ir Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin [...]