The Malaysian Insider JUNE 19 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is, among other things, the Energizer Bunny. Like the battery mascot in the television commercial, he keeps going and going and and going…about transforming from prime minister-in-waiting to actually being prime minister.
Arguably and easily Malaysia’s hardest working politician in the past 100 days, Anwar – who holds no political office but is the de facto leader of the federal opposition – has spent time since March 8 criss-crossing the nation and travelling to foreign cities to talk of efforts to helm Malayisa.
With Opposition parties winning 82 parliamentary seats and control of four more states, Anwar has expended time and energy to cobble together state governments and iron out issues within a nascent coalition that co-operates with mutual suspicion.
At the same time, he has been flirting, charming and coaxing lawmakers from the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition to jump ship even as he flaunts his political renaissance and taunts Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s coalition with the threat to topple them.
He has also travelled outside Malaysia to meet with potential investors and friends he made during his time in power to impress upon them his potentially quick return to Putrajaya, while hinting of secretive meetings abroad with power brokers in the Malaysian political scene.
Not a day goes without his www.anwaribrahimblog.com revealing the who, what, when, where, why and how of his political life, from meetings with foreign politicians to tea with the main players in the Philippines and his thoughts on slashing the pump price if Malaysia’s oil money is not used for bailouts and national projects.
“I cannot accept an oil-producing nation like Malaysia increasing petroleum prices by 46 percent in one go,” he said recently in Dubai, promising to cut pump price when he takes power – a populist move to keep the momentum going against an increasingly unpopular Abdullah, who cut fuel subsidies this month to prevent runaway deficits.
This promise to cut petrol prices brings him closer to ending his days as prime minister-in-waiting, a sobriquet that was once before bestowed on him when he was deputy prime minister and Mahathir’s protégé by none other than Opposition veteran Lim Kit Siang. Ironically, Lim is now an ally in the putative Pakatan Rakyat coalition.
Acquitted of sodomy charges exactly seven years to the day of his sacking, a wheelchair-bound Anwar has worked hard to find his legs so he can walk and run metaphorically and literally back to Putrajaya, ignoring potshots from Abdullah, Datuk Seri Najib Razak and especially his one-time-mentor-turned nemesis Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
“It is not individual. It is not about Abdullah Badawi or Najib Razak. It is about the system,” Anwar said in Dubai when commenting on a leadership change pact between the Umno top two after Barisan Nasional was mauled in the recent general elections.
Anwar is confident that Pakatan Rakyat can take over by Sept 16 – Malaysia Day – with lawmakers crossing over from Barisan Nasional especially from Sabah and Sarawak despite sweeteners to stay from Abdullah.
“We have adequate numbers to secure a simple majority in the House. What we need, of course, is a comfortable majority… There is a general sentiment among the general population wanting this change,” Anwar added. In recent days, his aides have identified two parties keen to cross over, one of which was said to be the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) that formed the original Alliance with Umno in 1955.
Yesterday he congratulated Sabah Progressive Party’s (SAPP) move to initiate or support a no-confidence motion against Abdullah’s leadership when Parliament meets next Monday.
“I am happy with these early actions and call upon other friends to act quickly in order to guarantee stable politics and efficient economic management that will lead to dynamic growth and equitable distribution,” Anwar said, disclosing two previous talks with SAPP president Datuk Yong Teck Lee.
His hard work will continue in the coming days to convince others, especially Umno lawmakers, to take the leap of faith and allay suspicions from all – including coalition members – that he is a political chameleon interested in power for itself.
“Chameleon means you say different things to different people,” he told Bloomberg recently. “My message is consistent; the examples must be different to cater to the audience. I go to the urban area, I quote Shakespeare; I go to the village, I quote the Quran; you quote Confucius to the Chinese; to the Hindus, I quote the Ramayana.”
It will take another 100 days to see what Anwar will reap from what he has sown – a bumper crop or a bitter harvest. But notwithstanding the results, he will continue to work hard. Like the Energizer Bunny.
Folks, I will take my chances with Pakatan Rakyat. What have the present BN led government does for us. Price increase of petrol of 30 cents in year 2006. End result? Price increase of many things that we use daily. Another price increase for petrol and diesel in mid 2008. This time the increase is more drastic than 2006. 78 cents per litre for petrol and RM1 per litre for diesel. You guess right! This time around the price increase for good and service will bw much more than for year 2006. Give me a good reason that I should continue to support the BN led government. NO WAY1 I will take my chance with the opposition
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Who do we one as PM? Someone who works hard for the betterment of Malaysia? Or a sleepy head?
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Saya memang terharu dengan usaha dan komitmen Datuk Seri. Saya juga sangat marah dengan perbuatan keji Mahathir pada Datuk Seri yang secara tak langsung telah melambatkan proses pemodenan Malaysia selama 10 tahun (sejak 1998).
Kerana Mahathir, nampak sangat negara kita semakin hancur. Baru petang ini saya bersiar-siar di Taman Dato’ Senu (kawasan Tian Chua). Saya amat terkejut melihat hampir kesemua rumah-rumah di situ terdapat beberapa kereta tersadai di setiap rumah. Apa nak jadi ni? Waktu itu pukul 4 petang. Awalnya mereka balik rumah? Apakah 19 Jun 2008 cuti umum?
Inilah rasanya kesan kenaikan minyak. Ekonomi kita mungkin bakal lumpuh jika tiada satu gelombang Pakatan Rakyat dalam politik Malaysia. Teruskan berjuang Datuk Seri. Jangan lupa rakyat dan agama kita.
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Assalamu ‘alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh!
Saudara Anwar,
Saya terkejut melihat ruangan comments laporan dari The Malysian Insider (TMI) ini tiada comments. Aneh, atau memang sudah ada komen tetapi belum dimurnikan oleh pihak admin.
Yah, saya sungguh setuju pandangan TMI terhadap saudara. Bahkan saya tidak merasa pelik kalau ada orang berani mengatakan dan dia itu memang jujur bahawa andalah yang sebenarnya mempelopori kebangkitan ‘politik rakyat’ mutakhir ini. Tanpa anda, pembangkang hari ini masih di takuk lama gaya perjuangannya. Kerana anda berani mengambil resiko, maka golongan massa merasa terpanggil mengikut anda. Hanya saya khawatir kerana ghairahnya mereka para tentera yang menyerbu iringan akhirnya tertembak anda mengakibatkan perjuangan menjadi haru-biru.
Saya melihat ramai tokoh-tokoh yang bersama anda keluar dan pergi dan anda cukup menghormati keputusan mereka dan tiada sedikitpun saya mendengar kata kesat daripada anda. Mungkin pada anda tidak ada habuan duniawi atau dirasa bersama anda tiada keberhasilannya sama sekali. Saya cukup geli tetapi saya percaya pada kata-kata Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang Lim Guan Eng where got Dato Seri the money …
Saya tidak mengharap sangat anda dapat menubuh kerajaan 16 September ini. Berjaya atau tidak kita tetap bersama anda. Kita tidak meninggal anda walaupun tidak mencapai hasrat 16 September ini. Apa yang penting ialah anda mempastikan genderang perang itu terus berbunyi dan perjuangan itu mempunyai justifikasi dan tuntutan moral.
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As I wrote earlier on a different blog, you are already PM, all but in name. No one can make those BN clowns stand up to attention faster than you can.
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Hopefully DSAI will drive Malaysia forward faster and produce more globally competent entrepreneurs over the next coming years.
What every you do DSAI, please watch your back. We dont want you to trickle again. Be STRONG!
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yup, among the most hardowrking politicions in msia!
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DSAI is proving that he is much better of than those culprits of Dr.M, Pak Lah and Najib. One reason Che Det kicked DSAI out during his time was he did not want DSAI overshadowed his political popularity among Malaysians as well as worldwide.
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go….go….go….
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Of Course he is hardworking man .
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Absolutely! No one could argue that he have being the hardest working politician in Malaysia, today. And the rakyat is looking forward for Anwar to move to Putrajaya soon.
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Brother Anwar Ibrahim,
If Malaysia is considered a Muslim country [not so much on being Islamic State}, then , there is every chance that Malaysia can bring pump prices down.
How so? Well, as long as there is Saudia and the Rich Gulf Oil States drilling and pumping the oil !
A rich Muslim country is Duty-bound to help other Muslim country to stave off social crisis …and Saudia and the rich Gulf Oil States can help us with supplying directly to Petronas refineries CHEAPER Crude at prices NOT Dictated by the NYMex.
It is a transaction between a Muslim and another Muslim ….use Gold Dinar if we want to …
But I think the Saudis and Gulf Kings prefer to deal with Anwar Ibrahim …..
and there’s where we may hold down the pump prices ….
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“Chameleon means you say different things to different people,†he told Bloomberg recently. “My message is consistent; the examples must be different to cater to the audience. I go to the urban area, I quote Shakespeare; I go to the village, I quote the Quran; you quote Confucius to the Chinese; to the Hindus, I quote the Ramayana.â€
Saya amat suka line ini. Ini sah menunjukkan Anwar memang seorang individu yang berkaliber, dan bisa menyelami jiwa pendengar mengikut keadaan. Tak semua insan dilahirkan dengan bakat begitu. Kalau betul mesejnya konsisten, bagus lah ada kesinambungan. Tapi istilah berkaliber dalam hal ini juga melibatkan bakat untuk “psycho” orang untuk menerima mesej kita. Itu mungkin sesuatu yang berbahaya dan boleh membingungkan orang ramai.
Mungkin perihal “chameleon” itu boleh juga diguna pakai dalam aspek DSAI mudah berubah mengikut keadaan (dalam hal ini, pemikiran dan pendirian sekarang dan 5 atau 10 dahulu. Adakah itu juga konsisiten?
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rajin menghasut sana sini ke?
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DATO SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM
He is a genius with the good character,
a charming and hardworking leader ever,
with his intelligent and sense of humour,
he has made the untrustworthy very very fear.
Dato Seri, the best leader who will last forever,
with him all the sins will never revealed together,
without him the evil racial plot will never disappear.
the pavement for children will be clearer and brighter.
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Arus Perjuangan Bangsa
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Keadilan!
Keadilan rakyat kita
Jana arus
Kami arus perjuangan bangsa
Keluhuran perlembagaan
Perpaduan negara
Masa depan anak Malaysia
Kebebasan!
Kebebasan rakyat kita
Diberkati Tuhan, memperkasakan rakyatnya
Membujur lalu, melintang patah
Perjuangan rakyat Malaysia
Membujur lalu, melintang patah
Demokrasi rakyat Malaysia
Membujur lalu, melintang patah
Keadilan Rakyat Malaysia
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DSAI, the Rakyat solute SAPP for the bold decision that they have made to table for the “non confidence vote” & pull out from BN. It set a good example for others to follow. BN component parties that continues to ignore the Rakyat’s wishes will ultimately receive total rejection from the Rakyat & ultimately demise to themselves. MCA, Gerakan & other East Malaysia Parties & some UMNO MPs should be bold enough to stand up for the Rights of the Rakyat they represent & fulfill the wishes of the people. These MPs should use their head instead of using their heart to made that bold decision to quit the BN for the sake of the Rakyat & the country.
We talk about Penang is behind Singapore by far & it is undisputably true. If the current situation continues, Malaysia is going to fall behind Vietnam before 2020.
Many Foreign Investors & Foreign customers who have business dealings with Malaysian companies are very concern on the current political instability situation in Malaysia. A CHANGE in Fed Govt Administration is inevitable & is the only solution to bring political stability , confidence to the business community & economic growth to the country.
Therefore, we call upon all MPs who are sincere to serve the Rakyat & truthful in serving the country to make that bold & important decision.
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DSAI YOU ARE THE REAL FIGHTER FOR MALAYSIAN PEOPLE…….I HAD FOLLOW YOUR SURVIVAL FROM PAST 8MTH…..WHAT YOU HAD SAY,WHAT YOU HAD THINK AND WHAT YOU HAD DONE….ITS GREAT…….WE MUST HAVE THE LEADER LIKE YOU TO BRINGUP OUR REGION IN WORLD LEVEL……EVERYDAY I AM CHECKING YOUR BLOG…..TO YEAR SOME GOOD NEWS FROM YOU……GOD BLESS YOU MY GREAT LEADER.
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Datuk Anwar yang dikasihi, perjuanganmu perlu diteruskan demi kebaikan dan manfaat rakyat tanpa kira kaum, agama dan bangsa. Saya bangga dengan kelahiranmu jika tidak anda kami tetap dibawah helah BN yang kononnya untuk rakyat malaysia tanpa mengira kaum,agama dan bangsa…BN kini bukan lagi seperti BN dulu yang benar-benar perjuangkan kebebasan dan hak rakyat…BN kini hanya untuk pihak berkuasa dan orang kaya….wang rakyat disalahgunakan untuk tujuan peribadi dan untuk kepentingan ahli keluarga.Kerajaan BN di putrajaya perlu diambilalih,kita perlu halau mereka yang tamak dan hanya mementingkan diri sendiri di putrajaya.terutama mereka di Tingkat XXXX….i guess you know who am i refer to????Beruk-beruk tidak patut berada di putrajaya….ha ha ha…
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See you tonight at Shah Alam DS!
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Dsai
Now the whole of Malaysia awaits your CHECKMATE.
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Hard working Minister does not goes for entertain nor sleep as excuses.
Even Mahathir does not sleeps most of his time during his post.
True leader leaders works extremely hard and Anwar Ibrahim carry the leadership example.
Salute hats for him and see him at the top soon! We are counting on you Sir!
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yupp..beruk-2 should be in zoo-lohh..
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DSAI,
Work hard for a better future for all Malaysians.Your service is needed by all Malysians, our next generation is waiting for u to create a just, equal and corruption free nation !
TQ DSAI
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Dato’ Seri,
I have always admire your leadership since I was in school. It is high time that someone like you to lead this beloved country of ours. May Allah bless you and pray that you will be at the top before 16 Sept.
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Anwar will be Prime Minister. He is a natural leader, can create confidence for Malaysians to march on to better times and deeds, can provide hope for our children to move forward to the future with excitement and hope, will always hold a light for the destitute, will impress upon Malaysians that corrupt practices will be dealt with severely, and, Anwar will be a leader that the world will be proud of. Pakatan’s Time has come. While endeavouring for the future, my request to Anwar is to ensure that future leaders are groomed, tested and be ready to take over the mantle whenever the situation arises. The comic but tragic scenario in Malaysia with PM Badawi drifting aimlessly must never be allowed to arise in Malaysia again. My sincere wishes to DSAI, may he succeed n leading Malaysia at the soonest.
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Thanks Dato’ for being our ‘hero’,sememangnya kami adalah daripada orang2 yang tidak pernah diam dan sentiasa bersama mu! teruskan membela nasib ‘kita’
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The much awaited breath of fresh air in enhancing the quality of life among all Malaysians is inevitably within reach.While Malaysians from all walks of life anxiously await and serenade a new dimension and frontier,one can’t help noticing the vacuum so visibly noticeable among shortsighted politicians within PKR in Sabah.With the exception of the equally hardworking Dr.Jeffery Kitingan and perhaps one or two others,the rest seem lost with no vision.
Dato’Seri,as an exceptional leader destine to make reforms for the well being of the country and the people,let us also not loose sight that politicians with quality,competency,innovation and farsightedness are ingredients that will be respected by the people.Corrupted and arrogant politicians are yesterdays news and should ultimately be eradicated completely.
It is therefore our honest opinion,that majority of our leaders in PKR Sabah do not posses the quality they claim to enshrine and unless immediate remedies are forthcoming the end result could be devastating.We have chosen to comment is this article as we have total confidence in your leadership and administration.It is our fervent hope that the leaders in PKR Sabah will commensurate the steadfast direction and hard work as exampled by Dato’Seri.
For Dato’Seri’s kind information,we are a group of businessman steadfast in our direction and strong supporters of PKR.
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Thank you.
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hello…DSAI. i was a member of SUPP before the parliament election in sarawak but now i realised and im supporting what opposition did all this while.we are fed-up of BN.undi BN barang naik….orang2 kampung ramai yang menyesal mengundi dan menyokong BN.
Dato’ Seri teruskan perjuangan.
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Salam DSAI,
Saya berdoa agar DSAI cepat2 dapat mengambil alih tapuk pemerintahan kalau boleh sebelum Sept 16. Keadaan hidup sekarang sungguh mencengkam akibat kenaikan mendadak harga minyak. Sebut sahaja apa2 jenis barangan dan perkhidmatan, tidak ada satu pun yang terlepas dari kenaikan harga.
Cengkaman memang amat terasa terutama seperti saya yang berkecimpung didalam bidang binaan dan perkhidmatan. Harga barang binaan dan perkhidmatan ynag berkaitan seolah2 naik semacam tiada had menjadikan teramat sukar untuk meletakkan harga yang munasabah untuk sesuatu kerja.
Saya pasti semua tender2 dan sebutharga yang telah dan akan dikeluarkan oleh kerajaan melalui agensi2nya akan mengalamai kenaikan harga sebanyak 40% pada masa sekarang dan peratusan kenaikan ini akan terus meningkat.
Persoalannya sekarang siapa yang untung, siapa yang rugi dan siapa yang tertekan disebabkan kenaikan ini. Sudah tentu kerajaan juga yang rugi kerana perlu menambah peruntukkan belanjawan untuk pembangunan sebanyak 40% atau lebih. Dengan lain perkataan kerajaan perlu membayar dengan harga yang lebih tinggi kos pembangunan negara.
Siapa pulak yang untung? Sudah tentu pengeluar dan pembekal yang memang menunggu peluang ini untuk meraih seberapa banyak untung. Yang amat tertekan ialah kontraktor yang melaksanakan kerja, mempunyai nasib yang tidak menentu kerana terpaksa bergantung penuh kepada perubahan harga barangan yang berlaku hampir setiap hari.
Jadi disebabkan kebenakkan, kebebalan dan kebodohan PM dan menterinya seperti Sharil Samad kerajaan terpaksa menanggung musibah kenaikan harga barangan yang menhimpit pada setiap kehidupan kecuali PM dan menteri2nya yang sememangnya hidup ditanggung oleh rakyat.
DSAI cepatlah sikit ambil alih. Saya khuatir sekiranya perkara ini berlanjutan ada menteri yang kena tembak dan keselamatan negara akan terjejas.
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YBhg. Dato Seri,
Anda umpama sebutir permata yang kilauannya seolah-olah hanya memancar diluar dari negara bernama Malaysia. Hanya segelintir insan bernama manusia di Malaysia mampu melihat, mengamati lantas mengkagumi cahaya yang dizahirkannya. Amat jelas mereka adalah dari golongan sang BUTA yang tamak dan haloba serta degil tak tentu halanya.Walauapapun Insyallah, kami tetap mendoakan kesejahteraan Dato Seri dan seisi keluarga acapkali menunaikan kewajipan kapada empunya Alam Semesta. Tidak sabar rasanya menunggu kelibat september menjelang tiba umpama menunggu tibanya Hari Raya dimasa muda remaja.
“Rabbana A tina fiddunia hassanah waffil akhira tihassanah wa kina aazabannar”.
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What a show in last night’s debate!
For all that we have seen in recent times since you came out from the oblivion when many thought you were badly shaken and brain drained, you proved to many that you are still the tiger in a sea of uncivilised wild packs. Love you DSAI always! May God bring you glory and give you the reins of the country before it is completely destroyed by the current regime. We will always stand behind you!
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Datuk,you’re been nightmare to BN.you’re not alone.im headoff to your wife ur children.your hardworking is exellent.keep up and our support always is there for you.may god blessed you .
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