November polls likely after the Haj as BN courts youth, Chinese vote

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — The Haj pilgrimage on October 26 and Barisan Nasional’s (BN) efforts to court the youth and Chinese vote could delay the general election to November, sources say, adding Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is still scrutinising the candidates’ lists to ensure a bigger victory. The Malaysian Insider had reported on May 28 of a possible September general election but Najib’s announcement that Budget 2013 will be tabled on September 28 has pushed party strategists to look at a further date to also ensure budget goodies get to the ground. “The Haj could delay the vote just as much as BN wants the people to enjoy the benefits of Budget 2013. We’re looking at November now,” a source told The Malaysian Insider. Election Commission (EC) sources say the commission is ready for polls but has yet to get any indication of snap polls for the 222 federal seats and 505 state seats, except the Sarawak state assembly which was elected last year. Read more... Jarumemas: Teringat lagi "Jangan tunggu lama-lama...."

Rais dakwa Anwar tidak sayang Melayu, gesa undi BN

SHAH ALAM, 5 Jun — Masyarakat Melayu harus bersatu demi kemenangan Barisan Nasional dalam pilihan raya umum akan datang bagi memastikan hak mereka tidak diketepikan pembangkang, kata menteri Kabinet hari ini dan mendakwa Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim “tidak sayangkan Melayu, sistem beraja atau budaya Melayu.” Dalam menarik undi masyarakat Melayu, Menteri Penerangan, Komunikasi, dan Kebudayaan, Datuk Seri Utama Dr Rais Yatim turut menuduh negeri Pakatan Rakyat (PR) mengabaikan tanggungjawab terhadap masyarakat Melayu. Beliau berkata masyarakat Melayu “perlu tahu siapa mereka” dan “apa hak mereka”. “Bagi pembangkang, Melayu tiada kuasa politik,” katanya ketika melancarkan Konvensyen Media Sosial 1 Malaysia di sini. Beliau juga mendakwa Ketua Pembangkang, Anwar “tidak sayang Melayu, sistem beraja, atau budaya Melayu” dan menambah “tidak pernah menyebut berkenaan kebajikan Melayu.” Baca seterusnya... Jarumemas: Takkan Melayu hilang di dunia...tapi Melayu akan hilang kuasa jika Melayu masih bertelagah sesama Melayu dan yang bukan Melayu bertepuk tangan melihat Melayu seperti Pak Kaduk.

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.