Still bitter or just being sore... ?

The NST carries this insignificant news, "Si Pin still bitter over loss".

This first timer in this election as a candidate also said, "I hope they see what type of MP they have voted in. I doubt he can serve the people well." He said this in response to PKR's approach to Gerakan for assistance in certain land dispute.

In the same article, he also said he just took over the party's service center in Sentul. Wait a minute, what was that? He hasn't served before?? Not only he is a first timer, he is also inexperienced. This is like the kettle calling the pot black.

The people knew what type of the previous Gerakan MP was. He was simply ineffective. In addition to that, the people doubted Si Pin because they think that Si Pin cannot stand on his own without his father around. According to my mom, when Si Pin campaigned through his visits to the local pasar, both of his hands were held close towards his navel, seems uninterested to make handshakes or contacts with minders around him watching closely like fearing some bacteria outbreak might break this boy-boy. Smiles were the only thing he could afford to give and to many locals, they felt that this was nothing more than just a lip service, a speciality like any other politician gleefully do. Yes, that was what Si Pin's campaign was projected upon, spineless and unapproachable. To be fair and frank, Gerakan failed to serve and address the constituency's issues, needs and interests.Those were the reasons why Gerakan was voted out. Now, the people has spoken and it is time for another elected MP to be given the opportunity to solve the problems.

Yes, this inexperienced guy who tried to ride on his father's shadow in this election failed to win. The article by NST was nothing more than a cheap publicity. I am sure there are more quality news to write about than this. Who cares if Si Pin is bitter? Unless Si Pin has impressive CV on his communal achievements in this constituency, I doubt Si Pin has the right to say anything about someone else's achievements. Action speaks louder but maybe an empty cans do more. Like father like son. The newspaper went on saying that politics was in his blood. I think the newspaper also forgot to mentioned that both Lims have really got big mouth (and big head) and are just plain sore loser. Don't you think so? Si Pin has no interest on the people except his own interest. Otherwise he would have checked out who were the locals and help them to resolve on the land matters. So please stop whining like a cry baby, and dare I say, it runs in his blood too.

In shambles

Today marked the fourth day after election polls results were announced.

1) There is still no word on who-is-who and who-is-where on the cabinet line-up.
2) Perlis, Terengganu, Johor and Pahang Mentri Besars are yet to be appointed.
3) Perak, Selangor and Kelantan Mentri Besars are yet to be appointed.

Kinda pressing, isn't it?

Meanwhile, I am wondering if this is all the new opposition from Selangor can do?

After 'hiding' for last three days when the state of Selangor fell on to PKR-DAP-PAS loose coalition, Khir Toyo said this, "The first BN offensive will be to register all 62-year-olds in Selangor in the government hospitals as the new government had promised that those above the said age in the state will receive free healthcare." And then he further added, "Secondly, we will register all children to childcare centres in Selangor as the new government had promised to provide free childcare services."

You know when you see someone who has nothing to offer but bankrupt of ideas. And these were the words that came from a man who 'developed' the state of Selangor. What a sad man he is. Robin Z is no longer around to back him up anymore.

Perhaps he should learn from Koh Tsu Koon, who has been a praiseworthy gentlemen in handling over of power and even offered to give advise to the new government.

* Read more about Tajol Rosli's locked-himself-up crybaby incident on the stunning loses in election results.

Boy-boy Si Pin

Excerpt from this blog:

When I arrived at the Dewan Rakyat (Community Hall) at about 9.30pm, Si Pin was speaking to about 50 people in the half-filled hall. Under the dull glow of the flourescent lights, the already bland son of former Gerakan president Lim Kheng Yaik just added to the despair that permeated the air. Lim is 38 but is youthful looking, to put it politely. He looks like a small boy to me and speaks like one. It’s the curse of privileged children, I think, to be softies compared to their parents. After boy-boy finished speaking, residents took turns to scold him and the previous MP’s alleged non-performance. Boy-boy was lost. Kheng Yaik would have charmed and handled the situation well.

Lim Si Pin is no Lim Guan Eng. Guan Eng can hold press conferences on his own. In the one that I attended, Si Pin is still very raw and is much removed from the needs of the Sentul poor. I also really don’t know what he has done for the rakyat or in politics to deserve a parliamentary seat.

Anyway, after being verbally abused by the residents, boy-boy rushed off without even asking the residents to vote for him. He was escorted by a team of about five and looked annoyed. And this is nothing. It’s was like a brief swim in a storm in a teacup and hardly a baptism of fire.

Spend RM 1 billion to get RM 350 million

Koh Tsu Koon asked the PM (and he approved it) to spend taxpayer's money of RM 1 billion on the Motorola products in exchange to have the MNC reinvesting RM350 million on it's Penang operation over the next five years. Does this sound right to you? Read more about it here.

Anwar was anti-Chinese?

Yes, TheSun newspaper reported that former Gerakan president Dr Lim Keng Yaik said that Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) adviser Anwar Ibrahim was anti-Chinese when he was an Umno minister for 12 years.

My wife told me how stupid that statement was. It was a double edge sword statement. While LKY tries to discredit AI, the statement also questions:

(1) why LKY was as silent as a grave for all these 12 years!?!!
(2) are there still such racist bums around? What is LKS going to do about it? Elegant silent again?

And then check this...
The photo was captioned as fatherly advise. I think it only shows lack of passion and confidence in that person when facing issues and matters relating to the constituency he is contesting. The father and incumbent MP are no longer in government circle, therefore why consult them? The persons Si Pin should be consulting are the people in his constituency. If Si Pin are lacking tactics, strategies and experience, perhaps Si Pin should serve as a volunteer (or dues) within his parties means/hierarchy first before going for a parliamentary seat. This constituency wants a MP who is a LEADER that speaks out the rights of Malaysians, confidently and passionately. This constituency wants leaders to prove themselves, over and again. This constituency doesn't not want a lackey boy. No, this constituency doesn't want his father to watch over his son's lampin.

"This is a ‘buy one free two’ package. If you vote for Si Pin, you will also get two veteran leaders to serve the people in Batu." If you believe that hard-to-believe bargain package, then you might as well believe everything Samy said are true!

Si Pin said in his ceramah, "People want an MP who can deliver and we need to a blueprint, a vision and a direction to make Batu an international business centre like Bangsar." Yeah right, talk is cheap. Where's the plan? Wanna go ask daddy again?

Meanwhile, Mukhriz Mahathir said "No" when he was asked if he consults his father's advise on his campaign strategy. There was also no hand holding going on (unlike Si Pin) when meeting the folks at his constituency in Jerlun too. Now, he's a fighter and a survivor.

To debate or not

Lim Si Pin, son of Lim Keng Yiak, is a BN candidate from Gerakan running for Batu parliamentary seat. He was recently quoted by TheSun newspaper that debate is a waste of time and energy. He was also quoted that debate is a western culture. He quoted this as a response to his opposition Tian Chua of PKR on holding a public debate.

I find his reply odd. I read that he is a double degree holder in economics and law from Yale University, and holds masters in finance and banking from Wales University. I thought debate exists as long as language does. Even in my secondary school, we all had debates. Not to mention in university too. Debates can sharpen one's mind. To say debate is a waste of time is wrong. How many degrees does this guy holds? Does this mean that he'll going to sit quiet in Dewan Rakyat and be a 'yes' man? It is either this guy is (1) too arrogant (2) his manhood is smaller than my 2B pencil (3) no idea where he stands (4) all the above, to present himself and argue his point across intelligently. A person as 'intelligent' as he, should know better. To say that debate is a waste of time and energy is really an insult to voters' intelligence, at least that is how i felt. To say debate is a western culture is also wrong. Television comes from western culture too, does this mean that we shouldn't watch the idiot box? What about handshakes?

To reject a public debate is to deny public access to his person's thoughts/direction for the voters in this constituency.

On another hand, MCA candidate for Bukit Bintang parliamentary seat, Dr Lee Chong Meng agrees to hold a public debate with incumbent DAP candidate Fong Kui Lun. Taken from TheEdgeDaily, Dr Lee said debate is not publicity seeking but a forum for voters to judge the candidates based on their ability, achievements and ability to tackle tough issues. He added, “The debate will not only save people’s time but it will also provide an avenue for the candidates to answer all questions raised by their opponent."

Now Si Pin, that is what I call leadership. One that doesn't shrink on responsibility. No one said election is a smooth-sailing-walk-in-the-park even though this seat seems to be a shoe-in for you. Now please go all out and be the man of the hour and stop hiding behind someone's shadow.