Apakah makna merdeka bagi saya? 
Negara kita terus menikmati kemamkmuran ekonomi,
keharmonian antara kaum, kesejahteraan hidup dan
kestabilan politik.  Adakah kita perlu ahli politik
sentiasa mengungkitkan sentimen politik perkauman?
tentu tidak sekali.  Justeru itu marilah kita bersama-sama menghayati semangat 1Malaysia dengan
semua kaum bersatu padu dan bekerjasama antara satu sama lain.  Happy Birthday Malaysia

Penangites,

I dont write & speak Mandarin, so i had it under Google Tranlator as below.The gist is understandable.

The most important thing in Merdeka is to always remember the sufferings our forefathers went thru during the occupancy of the Dutch British & Japanese and do not link Merdeka to current political scenario. We got this country from the British its oe major leap already.

The next step, Merdeka was gained in 31/08/1957, its dutifully us the rakyat to shape the country. At 52years after Merdeka, we have not even created history, we have a VERY long way to go.

One cannot expect & force the Malays, Chinese & Indians to change mentality & views overnight. This process may take a few decades.

This country is multiracial multireligion, it is sensitive in whatever we do & say, we do not want to end up like 40years ago.

Below the translated of what you wrote :-
“There is no impulse to celebrate the

Experienced from the 52-year colonial rule,
Malaysia celebrates its 52 anniversary of National Day,
This year’s National Day is also the sixth prime minister’s first National Day,
Feel the atmosphere is far below this year’s National Day in previous years,
To celebrate the feeling disappeared.

This year’s National Day,
I’m not the display of “glorious provisions”,
Kind of like the emotional flag-raising celebration gone,
This is my first time recently is not in the residential and store front display of the national flag,
Mainly due to the country’s politics and the thoughts and feelings related to the gradual darkness.

Malaysia’s self-government of the 52 anniversary of the
Injustice, the policy is still lots to talk about non-transparent,
Some people are still not out of the race extreme frame,
Some people of various religions still a lack of sensitivity,
Buffalo’s surprisingly bloody onto the streets as a protest prop.

Thunderbolt is a political change of weather I am disappointed,
Some people try every possible means to achieve political interests,
Turned out to be contrary to the democratic system and political frogs,
Zhao Mingfu Unfortunately, the case falls from a building it is feel-a dark,
When will those in power to abuse of the law enforcement agencies?

‘1 A Malaysian ‘the spirit of the go there?
Malaysia, a significant ‘1 ‘is just a political slogan,
People on the result of past experience so that one-party dominance of the after-effects,
Led to the government’s policy bias, corruption, abuse of power,
The public awareness of politics in Malaysia will help create a better”

penangites,

I just want to laugh at you.
Looking at all the comments you posted, whether you read a lot from various source of news or not I am not too sure. But one thing for sure is you are ‘copy & paste’ king and does not really think like a Malaysian.

By reading English medium news means only reading news controlled by BN??? I think ‘penangites’ has a serious mentality problem. Penangites blames for the sake of blaming and all these while ‘penangites’ does not participate in any constructive discussion or interaction but just causing polarization.

I agree with what Karen said. I love my country and it has nothing to do with the political scenario .

Daulat Malaysia!

Penangites

We are educated in our ways, some are trilingual, some are bilingual and some are unilingual.
You are just lucky to have at least 3languages
to carry yourself.

I understand what you wrote, i share the same view BUT i must also consider what went wrong since
“Old Horse”, dont think the Chinese are right and Malay is wrong,we must look at the whole picture.
Who became leader who accommodate to the leader?
All play the part here.

I fully understand how you feel.
I m a Penangite.
I m born Penang.
I m a Malaysian.
I do mix with Chinese & other races.
I m NOT controlled by BN.

Merdeka Day is a step we were freed from the British.

Dont mix up Merdeka with current political scenario.

Maybe you dont feel anything unlike some in Malaysia.
Some Malays had their forefathers commuting to land of Java/Sumatera to figh bow & arrows (some died)with the Dutch. Thus, the word MERDEKA means so much to them although after four generations.PLEASE do not be-little MERDEKA.

Did you forefathers fought against ? British or Dutch?

What happened after 31Aug1957, is for us to constantly shape Malaysia, History just began my dear.

You cannot expect Malaysia to be like USA, when did USA had its independence? They too took hundreds
of years to come to arrive today and still need
to improve.

Look at Obama yesterday, the adminstration for the first time suddenly change into celebrating
Ramadhan with the Muslims of America. Why?

Please dont be so sad,Penangite!
Chinese think they are unhappy
Malays think also the same,
so is Indians and Bumiputras….

May i remind you this is a multiracial country,
multireligion country, you cannot get what you want in one day.

This country needs to be tactfully handled.
I hope you understand what “tactfully” meant.

I m so sorry readers, i must say here that
why temples easily mushrommed under trees,
near drains, in estates,...havent they guidelines
to abide to local govt?

Why so easily mushrooming of temples, then it gives problem 30-40years later.

I saw many in Penang like that until today.
Why no disiplion? If this recur in 2009, future development may be a problem to the temple lets say 20-30years doen the road. Recur, recur, recur…
when can solved?

Please someone please explain to me the aspects of the religion in erecting temples. Thank you.

Dear karen,

I glad u r a chinese that able to understand the problem and challenges facing by chinese community after read your further comments, if what you say is true.

In fact, we both share the common things like we born and grew up in this lovely island/state, we mix with chinese and also other races and most importantly NOT control by BN.

I apologize if my previous comments did offense you.

Dont be like certain idiot and coward hardcore gerakan leader and their supporter that betray their own race and rakyat interest for their personal interest.

What they get from their master UMNO like $$$, government post, kangtau project, status…etc just temporary in this life time but what they sell out to UMNO is forever, including their own generation to comes. This is totally unacceptable and unforgivable.

Those are the rotten and corrupted politician parasite under the racist and corrupted party. I hope u wont be cheated by those politician with their nice wording n phases that they do best. Look into their heart n not their outer, evil never win.

wise guy,

if i was invited, for sure i will attend. hhahaah

U only know to bring up those rumor things to protect your party and defame DAP or pakatan to divert the attention of the issue here, perhaps this is what u do best or gerakan send u as their proxy for damage control…

anyway, keep up the good work. I also want to know DAP and pakatan shit things if u do hv solid proof n evident instead of always comments on heard say n rumor things…

Dont tell me Gerakan leader dont do that, hahhaa.
Is the matter of people care or dont care only.

Pls dont abuse n misused the word [fact] if wat u say is heard say or told by yr so call relative.

If u dare, disclose the name and contact of yr so call “relative” and top DAP leader so that penangites and rakyat can make confirmation of what you comment is true.

Grew up wiseguy..

sound very interesting and kind of fun…

anybody interested can register with wise guy, he is our man for this special arrangement!! we wont always getting this special treatment. The more the merrier.

P/S : as for pangkor tour, there is no need personal tour guide since we can finish the whole island less than 2-3 hours time. nothing much to see there, just for relax n buy some local products.

The invitation is just to u, penangite! What i am trying to say is that i didn’t make up any story. I did my best to check the reliability of the info according to my limited ability. Its up to individual to believe but anyway, i am serious with this invitation just to prove my points.

If i am be assured of not being sued, i can disclose more info here. That’s why is better we talk personally and of the record. Then u can do some research yourself into the truth of everything.

Tun raise those money himself, maybe with some from the gov but as we all know BN gov give very few last time for building vernicular school.

Gerakan supported the land title move in Perak for ur knowledge.

Can u tell me how many school DAP has built or help to build in Penang?

What other projects that DAP penang has successfully carried out in Penang that we all proud of?

I personally heard Dato CKY support for the land move in Perak Gerakan annual meeting last year in Ipoh on the land as well as the 1000 acres land for the independent school. I knew there’s a report in chinese paper of the occasion but i don’t know whether ithese was reported or not. Anyway BN state government, to my best knowledge still honour this move - the 1000 acre for the chinese independent school. I also know during Tun’s time, the both independent school here receive annual grant from Tun. One, i believe RN10,000 annually-this is to my best knowledge.

I personally don’t take other’s credit and i don’t make wild allegation. All my writing is to my best knowledge and i do take effort to check to the extend that i can for what i say.

I cannot give names and detail over the internet of some questionable moves by the DAP leaders here. U come, take up the challenge to come and i will disclose to u what i know and bring u to meet my sources. All of them are or were DAP supporters! That’s why N and N could only manage no 4 and 8 in DAP state election though they are the two top leaders here. A hardcore DAP supporter told me it was because they could not fulfill many of their promises during 308 to them.

As for ur knowledge, i took a drive to the ‘restaurant’ and i think it is opened now.

As to Tun contribution, its funny u said is his own work. Obviously he represents the party and the donation was a party affair. Obviously all credit goes to him and the party and definately not me! All of us in A.T. knew that D**** N*** dare not go up against him when he stood for the MP here because he knew he don’t stand for a chance to win for what he done for the chinese here expecially the chinese schools here. For ur knowledge all schools have Tun name on the wall.

Finally, UMNO is not my master. Is Anwar ur master? My master is my conscience, not even Gerakan! In this way, i can be on guard.

How about ur claim to Gerakan corrupt practise, i surely like to know. U can write in general but with solid points. If Gerakan is really so corrupt, i will even condemn it myself and they should repent and learn the lesson! Sincerely, i didn’t know of any. That’s why i would like to know. Enlighten me.

As I mention this is a discussion and not about suing. But if u are so brave that u are not afraid of being sued, u are most welcome to make all the allegation u have on the corruption by Penang Gerakan in Penang as to substantiate ur claim!

U mention RM 1 million for all the independent schools in Penang? How many schools are u talking here? From what i know the last school Tun help to build here, Gerakan donated RM1.2 million and that’s only for one school!  For the record, about ten or so schools with each time over RM100,000 was donated for rebuilding fund. Most of the time is if the school board can collect RM1 and he will also give RM1 - one to one. And everytime,when i heard the amount by DAP or the representative, i just laugh inside. I am not trying to belittle anyone here but i believe, DAP can and should do better than that. Three or four digit number just doesn’t make any sense for building a school. hardly any five digit number, lately maybe but i never heard of any 6 digit figure.

Many of what i say here, many others also know, the small town that i live, people used to say, if ur hen lay 2 eggs a day, 1/2 of the town will know. There is no big secret in this town, that’s what i mean.

Actually, if LGE influential is so great, he should be able to get more donation from businessmen and supporters or general public if the state does not have enough. I believe that’s how MCA and Gerakan did it all this while. But i will conclude what Penang is today, whether good or bad, most of it is Gerakan effort. It is the first develop state in this country and i believe today, only selangor held the same status. I strongly believe whether MCA or Gerakan or DAP, all want to do the best for the chinese and Malaysia in general-just who can do a better job!

I personally have nothing against DAP, i can support any good effort by them here or in Penang, who won’t?

Bottom line is, a strong opposition will provide a good check and balance even to PR run Penang. From 308, i believe penangites want to give DAP a chance to run the state and i believe if DAP can do a good job, then people of penang will continue to support them but i believe not without check and balance from Gerakan or BN but if they can only say but cannot do, then the penangites will vote them out. Is time to perform and not just empty promise! Is time to deliver and not just complain. Penangites vote u in to solve their problem and not just to condem Gerakan. If DAP also cannot do better, then why DAP?
I heard of an interesting idea, taxi ferry but just once, workable?

Anyway, LGE claims against Mohd Nor revelation will be the highlight next week. See whether LGE still tell partial truth and play blame game or is he telling the whole truth!

@Wisely, actually, I beg to differ. DAP is probably more capable of working with PAS but are very wary of PKR. One of the main reasons why is very simple, the PKR leadership are the wantaways of UMNO, there is no guarantee that they will not return to their old ways.
There are other reasons why I say this which I will not put forward here. Do not believe all that you read in the newspapers…

Alternatively, what can BN and Gerakan offer? Should we then be blinded by the antics of UMNO as they stir up racial feelings every single time a sentiment does not favour them? To make matters worst, the componenet parties of BN choose to remain silent with fear or maybe with approval of how UMNO conducts itself. As a citizen, why should I submit to their archaic “divide and rule” methods? The leader of BN states his position, but no one else in the party adheres to his decision. 

In June, LKY made his maiden trip to visit the PAS leadership in Kelantan, any thoughts why this was done? Being a very strategic and forward thinking leader albeit an autocratic one (but very successful), it would be extremely unwise to think that LKY made a holiday trip to see the under developed state. There is definitely more to it than meets the eye.

However, if PR does win the next GE, the question is can they form a strong cabinet? Are there enough brains in their team, not discounting the fact that can they avoid an implosion from infighting for seats, to come up with a cabinet that is respectable. This is the ultimate question every voter would need to ask themself. I would give PR (if the coalition last that long) at least another 2 GEs before it can form a credible shadow cabinet.

With regards to Buah Pala, now we will never know who is right and wrong. Both Gerakan and DAP are blaming each other, the live debate would have been “the” stage that would have put an end to it but incredibly, it resolved itself. Were the residents in Buah Pala manipulated for political gains? Most probably yes.. Are they greedy? Maybe.. Do they have legal recourse? Probably no, being squatters..

Now, I do symphatise with their cause but once you start to go back on your words time after time, people are going to see your true colours. Today’s news claim that they now want RM300k instead of a house, the goalpost keeps changing. At the end of the day, if they end up without a single cent, it is their own doing. We should not put up with their antics.

Desmond,

I enjoy reading ur comment. I think i know what u refer to. There may be some hidden story in Penang between PKR and DAP, am i right? I think the suing of each other in Sarawak even before the state election prove ur point. All these while, i thought that maybe most citizens main concerned is the cooperation between PAS and DAP but now DAP and PKR also?

My claim do have its base: since barisan alternative in 1999 until the recent selangor beer issue, i think this is the third time DAP try to work with PAS. But do u think it will work. I believe it is Anwar who hold them together, without Anwar around?

I believe for the issue in Sarawak, firefighter Anwar will have to fly there to solve the issue before it gets out of hand, do u agree? Let’s wait and see.

I agree with u that it may take 2 or more GE for PR to be able to ‘mature’ and form a strong shadow cabinet if PR still exit as a coaliton by then.
I start to agree with LKS that this 308 tsunami may be a one time wonder. Is PR really starting to show crack in the coalition now? To me, there are too many issues PR have to solve. The main problem being different vision and goal of these three parties. Will PR survive to the next GE?

Dont u think, there should be one common vision and goal and one leadership like BN. BN is right in this matter but just UMNO overstep its boundary. The one goal, one vision and one leadership is right but just UMNO has gone over and that’s wrong. That’s the weakness of BN and that’s the area of attack by PR. The method is right but not the player! PR, the players are right but not the method. U all agree with this analysis?

I definate agree with u that they don’t have the quality people to rule the nation. Also is PR going to change the entire police force and MACC personnel if they come into power? Or else these two will be their problem then, right. can the police and MACC work with PR gov having giving Anwar a black eye and TBH issue? How about the rest of the civil service, which suppose to be neutral but i don’t think anyone will believe it is neutral. I believe majority of the state departments doesn’t ‘work’ with the states that run by PR, am i right? Definately this is not right but this is the reality today. So, there a tremenduos great pressure on these MB and EXCOs especially in Selangor, i believe. It is not easy to ‘turn’ over a boat which has been run by the same party for 52 years. Penang easy? U tell me, i like to know.

A small correction to my last entry. to read about islamic state u should type Saudi Arabia instead. Just look how an ideal islamic state is run. Again, i am not saying it is right or wrong but just that, that’s the typical islamic state we can expect our country turning into though i believe it will not totally be the same.

Kepala lembu issue, Did Nik Aziz and Anwar condemn it, having both their party member involve beside UMNO’s. I don’t know, if they did, i salute them. But now they are charged. There should be understanding and concensus and mutual understanding if we really want to solve this issue. I believe if racial and religious issues can be solved. Then, Malaysians can all sleep in peace!

jamie,

what a genius detective mind you have….

let see what i(wisely) will hv a say about this…

genius jamie,

here is your answer…dont make yourself like an idiot here…let make political comments here n not detective work.

Penangites,

1.  Why DAP ‘married’ PAS twice before and then divorce? This third ‘marriage’ still look rocky!

2. How about Abu Hassan?

3.  Largest Buddha statue in Kelantan? Is this fact correct?

4.  PAS sponsor one, UMNO sponsor how many chinese functions or activities?

5.  What do u think if a Malay is caught drinking in Penang in public? He/she walks free?

6. TBH case still in court, wait for the outcome first.

7.  That’s ur version of May 13. I know there are a few versions to what actually happened. I bet both of us are too young to witness the event. So can’t be sure and don’t be so sure!