BN sounds election siren

GEORGE TOWN GETTING THE BALL ROLLING: Teng congratulates Omar on his appoinment as Penang BN election machinery director THE state Barisan Nasional (BN) will launch its election machinery by the middle of the month. State BN chief Teng Chang Yeow said it would be given a month to line up 40 "cyber-troopers and ground soldiers" to spread the coalition’s message as part of its war-cry Semboyan Dibunyikan (Siren Has Been Rung). “Our war drums have sounded. We have several activities under this programme," he said. "They include enlisting the help of the print and alternative media to clear doubts and counter inaccuracies by Pakatan Rakyat to create awareness and paint a correct picture to Penangites. “We will also print leaflets to inform people on issues, such as low-cost housing, press freedom and traffic problems, as part of our strategy.” He said based on the BN information committee's recommendations, they would highlight the state government’s inaccuracies and disparaging statements on the coalition within 10 days. Asked if cyber-troopers would be effective at scouring online media and act fast to counter criticisms, he spoke confidently that the 40 of them should be able to do the job well. Speaking after chairing the second State BN meeting, Teng said these issues under the strategic programme and the rest of BN’s election plans would be revealed in time to come. Source: Malays Mail Jarumemas: Never miss voting since 1978.

'I was only 'motivating' Bersih 3.0 protesters'

A month after the Bersih 3.0 rally for clean and fair elections, the dust has yet to settle - especially so for PKR deputy president Azmin Ali. Among the first to get caught under the post-rally glare, calls for Azmin’s head were made as early as April 29 - the morning after the rally - after he was accused of riling up protesters and causing the chaos. Speaking to Malaysiakini in an interview last week, the Gombak MP, who faced calls for his resignation following the rally, said he had no intention of instigating the Dataran Merdeka barricade breach. Fresh from claiming trial for the same charge, along with party de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim and Negri Sembilan PKR leader Badrul Hisham Shaharin, Azmin said he was merely “motivating” the masses. “Of course at the time, political leaders have to motivate our members and the rakyat to stand up and defend their rights as Malaysians... to demand fair and free elections. Is that a crime?” he asked. Source: Malaysiakini Jarumemas: Anyone buys his stories?

PAS sasar peningkatan undi Melayu empat peratus

KUALA LUMPUR, 2 Jun — PAS mesti memberi tumpuan untuk menambah sokongan pengundi-pengundi Melayu sehingga empat peratus, tegas presidennya, Datuk Seri Hadi Awang. Hadi dalam ucapannya sewaktu Himpunan Hijau Menuju Putrajaya di Alor Star semalam menegaskan PAS mempunyai tanggungjawab berat yang perlu bagi menarik undi Melayu kepada parti tersebut. “Antara langkah yang perlu diambil PAS adalah meyakinkan masyarakat Melayu bahawa PAS benar-benar bersedia untuk memimpin negara dan akan memartabat masyarakat Melayu dengan mendaulatkan Islam. “Selain itu, ahli PAS perlu menyedarkan masyarakat Melayu dengan isu-isu yang mereka mempunyai kepentingan langsung seperti isu FELDA, pengambilan dan rampasan tanah, majoriti masyarakat Melayu yang terpinggir dan salah urus wang zakat,” tambah Ahli Parlimen Marang ini lagi. Sumber: Malaysian Insider Jarumemas: Amanat baru Hadi, turunkan kerajaan secara sopan, bukan memalukan.

Jika Putrajaya milik mereka, media bebas bagaikan burung terbang?

Ruangan Selak Hassan Mohd Noor membicarakan, ekoran tulisan minggu lalu, Siapa sebenarnya kuasai media dan menyekat kebebasan bersuara, timbul pula pertanyaan adakah media sama ada cetak atau elektronik akan ‘bebas’ seperti sekarang, lebih bebas bagaikan... Siapa sebenarnya ‘kuasai media’ dan menyekat ‘kebebasan bersuara’. Sumber: Utusan Malaysia Jarumemas: Burung terbang dipipiskan lada..

GEMPAR!! Ketua Pas Cawangan Kata Nizar BODOH?? @mbnizar

Nizar bodoh? Maksud kurang bijak adalah apa? Bukankah ia bermaksud bodoh? Sememangnya Nizar manusia yang kurang bijak, dan kurang mengunakan akal yang dianugerahkan Allah pada manusia. Sebab tu beliau kelihatan macam orang sewel saja setiap masa. Mc rasa Ketua Cawangan Pas ni lebih bijak daripada Nizar. Nizar mahu popular dikalangan penyokong Pakatan, sebab itu beliau mempertikaikan Sultan Johor memberi Plat nombor. Sedangkan tindakan kurang ajar tu sebenarnya membawa padah, kerana ia dilihat kurang sopan dan tidak menghormati seorang Sultan Melayu yang berdaulat. Bagi orang atas pagar, Nizar adalah penderhaka dan biadap!! Sepatutnya seorang pemimpin bekas MB, kena lebih peka dengan keadaan ini. Bukannya memberi kenyataan dengan membabi buta. Sumber: McTheory: Rasanya Ketua Cawangan Pas tu pun.. boleh jadi YB lebih baik dari Nizar kot.. Jarumemas: Pak Nana selalu cakap biar kurang makan, jangan kita kurang ajar.