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Write to PM via website

February 25th, 2008
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The website is at http://www.warkahuntukpm.com.my/.

It is moderated, so do be polite. No bad words or profanities, if not it will be a waste of your time.

By the I wonder if this “Letter for PM” can be used as sort of petition to release the HINDRAF 5, covert Tamil schools to full-aided, provide more opportunities for Indian youths, increase equity target from 3% to 10%, etc. » Read more: Write to PM via website

Nomination Day at Klang

February 25th, 2008
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Being a registered voter in my hometown (which is a mere 30 minutes from my current location), I took the weekend opportunity to see for myself the happenings at the nomination centre. The nomination for parliament seat P110 (Klang) and its 3 state seats (Port Klang N46, Pandaraman N47, and Kota Alam Shah N48) was held at Dewan Hamzah. I got an SMS from a friend saying the supporters for Manoharan will be marching from Chetty Padang (field) instead of Lecthumanan Hall as mentioned a day earlier. Anyway, I reached Dewan Hamzah at about 9.15am, by which the candidates were already in the nomination centre. The police had closed some of the roads, so I had some problem finding parking. Managed to park behind the Dewan and walked up the stairs. » Read more: Nomination Day at Klang

Kayveas confirmed for Taiping

February 23rd, 2008
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After a rather long saga, PPP has been confirmed of retaining Taiping seat, much to the chagrin of UMNO loyalists. Tajol Rosli, Perak CM seems to have shed a tear or two and takes the responsibility for UMNO’s loss. » Read more: Kayveas confirmed for Taiping

election is on PM’s favorite date!

February 22nd, 2008
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I was wondering why the election is on the 8th. Many people were predicting the 13th of March (or even 13th April) as 13 is PM’s favorite number. Suddenly it hit me! » Read more: election is on PM’s favorite date!

PAS skips Islamic State demand in manifesto

February 22nd, 2008
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I was surprised when NST had the words “PAS drops Islamic state pinciple”. A deeper look into the manifesto is necessary. It looks more like a people’s budget kind of things. Lots of promises that may appeal to those who are unhappy with BN. » Read more: PAS skips Islamic State demand in manifesto