Recap : March 2009

With 31 days in the month of March passed us, here are some recaps.

1. Earth Hour 2009The event started in Sydney 2 years ago has gathered 88 nations and 4,000 cities all over the world this year with raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. Finally, we do agree on the same issue and it takes not one but all to tackle the global warming.

KL during Earth Hour 2009 - not much different yeah!

2. Rasuah vs Politik Wang
Well the controversies doesn't end - yet. Even with the recent election and probably the best ever line-up, UMNO still struggling to clear up it image from this problem.

3. Thanks Pak Lah and Welcome Najib

It already confirmed, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi retired it post as President of UMNO and possible Prime Minister of Malaysia with his replacement, none other the son of second Prime Minister of Malaysia - Dato Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak. Well he shouldn't worry about his legacy as his son-in-law - Mr Khairy Jamaluddin win the post as 'Ketua Pemuda', and maybe as the next Prime Minister-to-be. It seems like the previous Malay sultanate where the head of state runs by certain family.

4. The Battles Begin

After a 'successful' AGM with the new line-up, UMNO enter the battles of 2-hills and 1-river facing Pakatan Rakyat (People's Pact) and other Independence. All three are significance battles with Bukit Selambau showed first time in history 15 candidates eyeing for the ADUN post. Bukit Gantang surely a referendum for Perakian towards BN's back-door government and Batang Ai will give a signal whether PKR's presence in Sarawak is acceptable and able to form the next new state-government in less than 2 years time.

Recap : February 2009

TANTO NOMINI NULLUM PAR ELOGIUM

(For so great a name, no praise is adequate and No elegy is equal to such a name)
- as stated at the Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (1469 – 1527) cenotaph, Church of Santa Croce, France.

Yet another month has passed-by. February is not just remembered as the month of love (valentine isn't it?) but for Malaysians, this year it had added more spice to it. Here were some that happened in February 2009 as far as I remembered.

Constitutional crisis in Perak with a BACK-DOOR government were formed.

So, now an 11-month Pakatan Rakyat had been forced to dissociate as 3 of their members declared independence and one returned to UMNO making the BN has the majority to form the government. However, due to some court issues involving the 3 members make this government not a strong-one. Both Pakatan Rakyat and Barisan Nasional claimed that they're the legal government based on the majority 28 - 28 each with 3 pending-independence declared they're fully support the BN. Hmm - sounds suspicious as 2 of them still waiting the result from the bribery case in court. I won't make any comment on that. But, the most important things that the power to elect the representative in the government should be given back to the people and let them choose whoever they confident to serve them. At the end, peoples of Perak has suffered from these 'catastrophe' made by politician who us thinking on how to get power for themselves.People now have three by-elections - that can show out wether they're agree with the BN or PR representatives - Bukit Gantang (Perak), Bukit Selambau (Kedah) and Batang Ai (Sarawak).

Selangor MB Wars
Well this another state that has been held by Pakatan Rakyat from March 2008 General Election, under fire by the former MB with the charges of bribery and misused of state's money. However, it had back-fired as the former MB 'not that cleaned' as he had alleged being doing the same when he was in-power last time. It seems people can resist in taking chance when they have given so much power. Lucky, I'm just an ordinary citizen that haven't had that kind of 'power'. Yes, many accused others being abuse of power - but they too doing the same when they've given one. God forbid, and may Allah gave me strength not to behave like them.

Privacy and death threat

It looks like being member of parliament or state assembly doesn't guarantee you to be safe. This month we have been exposed on a story where one State Councilor and the member of state assembly of Kedah had resigned from his post due to death threats to him and his family member. Even our fame 'Lion of Jelutong' was given the same threat when he received used bullets from unknown. It looks like our politician has really adopted Machiavelli's style for their political needs. Another sad things that when one of the exco member of Selangor has her private picture circulated in the net - allegedly said to discredit the Selangor's Pakatan Rakyat government. Again, when we look deeply into this matter - its all happen as result from the March 2008 General Election. It looks that some are struggle to stay in power, and some will do anything that possible being it moral or unmoral to get the power back. What will happen to Malaysia? Who knows and again I pray that the country will survive.

Economy Recession
Being a government worker in the critical area (well, doctors still in high demand), I didn't feel much of the problem. But for the others, especially those working in production area has been offered either unpaid leaves, option for resignation or worst - stopped by the employee. Some have speculated that the recession worst than the 1997 crisis. Guess we do really need to prepare umbrella for the upcoming storm. And I do hope our leaders either from BN or PR will really lead us successfully through this unfortunate event.

Recap : January 2009

So it's already a month since the year 2009AD begins. Looks like we have another 334 days before entering the new chapter of year 2010AD. For Muslims, it's means another 320 days to the next 1431H.

So what have happened in Malaysia and around the world in this 31 days of January 2009AD? These are some hottest news in Malaysia and around the world.

Israeli strikes over Gaza Strip and a ceasefire with HAMAS.
The strikes begin on 27th December 2008 with codename of Operation Cast Lead; targeted to to stop HAMAS rockets attack over Israel as well as to destroy HAMAS personnel and its infrastructures. The act however was condemned by World except the US that stated the Israel has every rights to protect their country. In fact, the strikes does not targeted only HAMAS but the civilians as well and up to date around 1330 Palestinians was killed and more than 5000 others wounded. More than half involved woman and children. The attack ended at first with Israel's unilateral ceasefire on 17th January 2009 followed by HAMAS and other Palestinian fighters on 18th January with condition a total pullout by Israel Army Forces. On January 21st, Israel completed their pul-out from Gaza strip.

PAS triumph against mighty Barisan Nasional and UMNO in Kuala Terengganu.
This is by far as the best news in January that I know. It seems people's tsunami against BN reign is still continued and the recent victim was the Kuala Terengganu's parliamentary seat. With these victory, Pakatan Rakyat has add another seat with a total of 83 (plus one independence)in the Dewan Rakyat. I'm agree with PAS Spiritual Leader (Mursyidul AM) - TG Nik Abdul Aziz stated that the victory was not to be arrogant towards the others but as a task by people who had elected the member. Hope in the eve of 13th General Election we can see change for better government that totally care for peoples.



Inauguration of 44th US President
Mr Barrack Hussein Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of United States of America on 20th January 2009. The first African-American President has a lot of hopes over his shoulder not just among the Americans in the event of Economic Crisis but to the world that still waiting whether the new president will able to clean the image of US that have tarnish over the world's eye. Previously, the United States act over the war against terrorism brings chaos not just to the Muslims World but to the others as well.





There were other issues like MACC probe against UMNO leaders in view of Money-Politics, unemployment that might hit 6% overall for Malaysia due to economic-slow down, the 3rd stimulus that deepened the Malaysian's 2009 Budget Deficit,the death of A.Kugan in police's custody, the need of anti-hop law in view of BN's elected member that defected to Pakatan Rakyat's side and a lot of others. Guess it seems the month of February will be interesting and with the following months too. So guys, remember to read your newspaper as it's not just some lame material but for us to know what's happening around us. The Earth will keep Orbiting the Sun till the End of Day!