Seafield Temple - Racial Pretenders or Disorder ?

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple at Seafield, USJ25, Subang Jaya (Seafield temple) was once a lesser known temple but now well-known in Malaysia for the riots in the wee hours of 26th and 27th November, 2018.

Seafield temple was supposed to be relocated under a court order. There were resistance by some devotees. The developer, One City Development Sdn Bhd, was said to have used its law firm to, which was of course denied by the developer, engage thugs to help scare away the devotees. The thugs are apparently part of Malay gangsters. Being a hindu temple, the devotees are largely of Indian ethnicity. The clash became a 'racial fight' and hence it accelerated into national racial and unity issues. Too many questions remained unanswered. Why would One City that has the laws on its side engage thugs to create unnecessary chaos? An anonymous piece as stated below elaborate on the unanswered questions:

This wasn't about the temple. It was a shot across the bow to Tun Mahathir by some people in the political arena.

Who has the ability to mobilise some many Malay gangsters to attack an Indian temple?

The developer is not stupid. They have a court order and only need to enforce the order. No risk.

The law firm is not stupid. No risk to let the law takes its course.

Rogue lawyer? If he has RM150K to spend, he won't be stupid to do this. Someone gave him the money.

The gangster head? He is not stupid too ... attacking an Indian temple is a major task. He won't do this unless instructed by people higher up and he will be protected.

Whoever mastermind this wasn't looking for an outcome to evict the temple because it is so obvious, things will only get worse after the attack.

If this goes out of control and spread across the country, who loses politically? Who will immediately benefit politically? Who may be able to stay out of jail? Who may be able to escape being found out for their past deeds?

All said, there is much more to this. Person(s) who can afford RM150K will not be idiots. They thought it is worth a gamble. For them, that sum is only one bet at the casino table in Genting, Las Vegas or Macao.

Malaysians voted for a new government on 9th May 2018 after 60 years of single rule by Barisan Nasional (BN). Tun Mahathir is the current prime minister of Pakatan Harapan government in Malaysia. BN coalition comprises 3 major parties, namely United Malay National Organisation (Umno), Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) and Malaysian Chinese Association. Due to its ethnic composition, BN is inevitably racially driven.

Another anonymous piece, if proven true, explained further:

What’s interesting is that Azeez Rahim (a parliamentarian and supreme council member of Umno charged for corruption recently) of Tabung Haji, his brother is a director of MCT Bhd (whose subsidiary, One City owns the land where the temple is situated) and Tabung Haji owns close to 10% of MCT a listed co which is owned by Philippines Ayala Corp.

Tan Sri Dato Barry Goh Ming Choon (director of MCT) is the partner of T Mohan (MIC youth leader and suspected to have allegiance with Indian gangsters), strong man of Puchong in Mega Tech college which has its address in MCT. The other coincidence is that Azeez has his car wash business in Subang...no rocket science required to unravel the whole story.

The pieces seem to be falling into place with another piece by Finance Twitter  as follows:

http://www.financetwitter.com/2018/12/notorious-umno-gangster-papagomo-arrested-zahid-plan-to-use-thugs-to-create-chaos-backfires-spectacularly.html

Its a rather long piece explaining the relationship of Malay gangsters 'Tiga Line' and 'Double 7' with Umno, in particular Papagomo, the blogger and Tiga Line gangster who is supported by Umno. Papagomo has been arrested in relation to Seafield temple riots. It further explains why Umno leaders (Zahid Hamidi and Najib who are both charged in courts for corruption and money laundering) wants to create racial disorder in Malaysia with a hope of coming back into power.

Umno and 40 Penyamun (bandits)

Extracted the Sun Daily. All credits go to it

This is not one news that many Malaysians wish to read. It is like a form of nightmare where 1 Ali Baba is leading 40 penyamun (bandits or thieves) into PPBM (Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia). PPMB is part of Pakatan Harapan (PH), which won the 'mission impossible' on May 9th, 2018. PH is now the ruling coalition of Malaysian government.

These 40 penyamun are from Umno (United Malays National Organisation), the dominant party in the ex-ruling coalition of Malaysia for more than 60 years, which has virtually 'bankrupted' Malaysia with RM1 trillion debts. The highest debt level ever seen by Malaysia.

Malaysians, especially the younger generations, did not vote Umno out of power to see Umno creeping back into power to do what it does best - corruption and abuse of power. They put in time, sweat and money into the general election, GE14, not to see a New Malaysia as a new bottle but the same old dirty water.

With 40 penyamun, PPBM will end up swallowed by Umno and become a Umno 2.0. On the same note, PKR, which is allegedly also courting some Umno members of parliament will be swallowed by Umno too. There is no win politically in the long run as younger Malaysians will reject any form of Umno 2.0. What are PPBM and PKR looking for? Umno's assets? Is that what inspired them to be in power?

Tun Mahathir, Malaysian current prime minister, is deemed a legend for helping the majority of Malaysians to win GE14. If Tun Mahathir accepted the 40 penyamun into PPBM, he would lose all credibility and become another big disappointment in Malaysia.

Billion Dollar Whale - 1MDB Inside Story

There is now a book on Jho Taek Low (more popularly known as Jho Low) and 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). The 'heist of the century' by 1Thief, Najib Razak, and his helper Jho Low has propelled Malaysia to the world stage for corruption, abuse of power and money laundering. That was not the end of it. All of these had to be mixed with wallstreet, hollywood, glitters and glamour. Read and Watch the most romantic dinner in the world (probably the most expensive too!) by staged by none other than Jho Low.

Billion Dollar Whale is a must read for those who want to understand how an authoritarian regime is able to take corruption and abuse of power to the extreme. Go get a copy today!

Malaysians have to thank the many many whistleblowers who have submitted information to the journalists like Tom Wright and Bradley Hope who have been exposing the stories on 1MDB and Jho Low. 

Clare Rewcastle Brown is another journalist who has worked tirelessly to expose this 1MDB scandal. Head to Sarawak Report to learn more about her exposé. Get a copy of her book on Insider Story of 1MDB.

Will Malaysia Rise ?

Many Malaysians were uptight when the Attorney General Chambers (AGC)'s Deputy Public Prosecutor decided to withdraw the prosecution against Lim Guan Eng and Phang Li Koon by requesting the court to order a "discharge not amounting to acquittal". The court however made an order for a discharge and acquittal after hearing the application by the lawyer for the accused. The lawyer explained that the accused should not have a possibility of a criminal case hanging over their heads for the entire of their lives. The judge concurred.

Most of the Malaysian press reported an acquittal without understanding the basis and fairness of the order. Malaysians bipartisanly criticised the Attorney General (AG) and demanded explanation from him. Some even asked him to be investigated or to resign. The innocent Attorney General had recused himself from this case since day one. Many journalists and civic-minded Malaysians obviously missed out the press release dated dated 2nd August 2018 by the AGC. All of them were too eager to accuse that the AGC, including the AG, were under the influence of the new government just like before 9th May 2018 election.

None has looked at the AG, Tommy Thomas's background to know him better. By reading more about him will make you realise that he is no pushover. I personally think that the current prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad would not be able to move him.

Finally Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mohamad Hanafiah issued a press release to clear the air. The press release is self-explanatory.

 

 

It is healthy that Malaysians are sceptical and questioning the new power that be. It shows that they care. After all, they were stuck with an authoritarian and abusive regime for 60 years. The attitude of questioning no doubt provide good checks and balances against the newly elected government. 

I have my fair share of scepticism. On the other hand, I believe there are many in the new regime that genuinely want to do good things for Malaysia. It is hoped that the number of good guys will outweigh the 'bad guys' who still wish to abuse power or take corruption money.

Malaysia now has an AG who works on the independence day, plus an ex-judge and another senior lawyer who are willing to work for free for their beloved country. There are many more who have parted with their money and put in their time to encourage Malaysians to go out and vote to change the old regime. I still have faith in this bunch of people. I see hope and I am not about to give up as yet.

If you go on to read the below press release from the AG, you will know what I mean.

Art of Self Defence

Malaysian sarcasm to be shared with all. Ex-prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, aka Jib Man in the below poster is known to 'act stupid' or 'act blur' when his previous corrupt practices and abuses of power were unveiled by the new government of Malaysia. He would in turn make baseless accusations against the new government pretending not to know what happened in his government during his time as the prime minister. Despite the fact that he personally signed some of those documents.

Buat Bodoh ( 'act stupid' or 'act blur'), with its 'h' dropped, has been made popular by Malaysian netizens as a new form of art of self defence. The best art of self defence.

Abuse of Power 101

Najib Razak, the then prime minster of Malaysia's abuse of power was so blatant that even a kid found it ridiculous and funny. This leader's government had a serious problem. This leader's country was in a deep mess. Take a look at how the speech of Mohamad bin Sabu, more commonly known as Mat Sabu, the popular opposition leader before his coalition, Pakatan Harapan, swept into power has been emulated by a kid. It is a household shame to Najib.

The original speech by Mat Sabu.

Najib's abuse of power was so prevalent that it became a household joke. He lost the general election in Malaysia on 9 June 2018. He is currently facing multiple charges for corruption, money laundering and abuse of power in Malaysia, and probably in other countries too.

The morale of this story is that YOU CANT GET RICH IN POLITICS UNLESS YOU ARE A CROOK. It is a time tested wisdom.

Rebuilding Malaysia

To those leaders of Pakatan Harapan coalition, please remember the below:

33rd President of the USA

Rebuilding the country is not about ministerial post allocation to you personally.
Rebuilding the country is to not to enrich you personally.
Rebuilding the country is for the people because it is the wish of the people. It is nothing personal.

Long Live Democracy !

Democracy can ensure peaceful transition of power between different leaders.

In the transition of leaders, democracy allows the people to vote and decide who should be the leaders.

Democracy can ensure better check and balance. The poor performing leaders can be voted out of power.

With check and balance, it is hoped that a better government can be installed. By virtue of democracy and well chosen good leaders, the government should ensure economic success and better civil liberty in the country. 

Democracy however does not guarantee good leaders, look at Trump, the USA.

Democracy does not guarantee honest and clean leaders, look at Trump, the USA.

Democracy usually ensure relatively good leaders and their replacements. 
Look at South Korea. Despite all the scandals and corruption throughout its history, the country is economically strong and advanced.

Without democracy, it does not mean bad leaders, look at Deng Xiaoping, China.

With partial democracy, it does not mean bad leaders. Look at Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore.

Without democracy or with dysfunctional democracy, the country usually ends up with relatively bad leaders. Examples are plenty.

Without democracy, change of power usually ends up with civil wars, violence and bloodshed because those in power will never let go without a brutal fight. Dictators always want to stay on to ensure more wealth and power to benefit their selfish interests.

The conclusion is that democracy is likely to bring about, but will not guarantee, wellbeing of people and economic success. On the contrary, without democracy, you can be quite sure of economic slump, suppressed people and civil violence when the people rise against the concentration of power and wealth in the hands of one or several dictators.

The people are better off with democracy! Vote to ensure democracy stays alive in your country!!

Update:

Democracy returned to Malaysia on 9th May 2018 with the historical  win by the opposition coalition. The ruling regime, Barisan Nasional, which had been in power for 61 years, was overwhelmingly voted out by the people despite the regime's blatant gerrymandering and abuse of electoral processes. It is widely known in the country as the 'Malaysian Tsunami'. Malaysians now hope that 2 party system will stay to provide the checks and balances on the government with executive power. Those in power must respect the wish of the people. May Malaysians get a better managed country that they deserve!

40% = 2/3 What kind of maths is this?

Gerrymandering has gained a new name in Malaysia. It has hit a record-breaking level. Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, who is also known as MO1 (Malaysian Official 1) around the world after being made famous by the Department of Justice (DOJ) of the United States of America (US), has instructed his Election Commission (EC) to re-delineate boundaries of various electoral constituencies to benefit his coalition, Barisan Nasional (BN) which is dominated by his party United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). He has changed the rules of election. With his EC's changes, BN will win 2./3 majority with just 40% of the votes. Who else can hit it this low?

Credit to Malaysiakini: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/416960

Najib was constantly complaining of foreign influence in Malaysian affairs when DOJ or Swiss authorities released news on 1MDB (1Malaysia Development Berhad). 1MDB is known worldwide for its involvement in money laundering and corruption cases. Najib has repeatedly request his countrymen to stand united and support him in the face of so called foreign influence. On the contrary, he has been seeking foreign help in maintaining his power and ruling his country. In addition to British firm, Cambridge Analytica, Najib is believed to have sought the help of Russians, who allegedly helped Trump to win his US's presidency, to assist him in Najib's effort to win the next general election in Malaysia that must be held in the next few months.

All credit to https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/43949/   

        Extracted from www.themalaysianinsight.com    

Najib's election propaganda bears the same message as Trump's US presidential campaign. Najib uses the phrase Make My Country Great (Hebatkan Negaraku), while Trump's slogan was Make America Great Again. There are plenty of evidence pointing to Trump engaging the Russians and the British firm, Cambridge Analytica in his campaign. It is not surprising that the same bunch of people manipulating the social media, influencing voters, etc are now working for Najib. Najib has cash (from 1MDB) and he can pay (because it is not his money). These manipulators are happy to work for Najib.

All credit to https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/44544/

Rafizi's Sacrifices Must Not be Lost or Wasted

Rafizi Ramli is a popular politician in Malaysia who is in opposition party. He gained his fame after exposing about the case of fund abuse in National Feedlot Corporation (NFC) whereby the funds, granted by the ruling government to develop sustainable Malaysian beef industry, were channeled to purchase properties for personal gains. RM250 million was spent on purchase of properties in neighbouring country, Singapore, and high-end residential condominiums in Malaysia. The term 'cow condo' became an instant hit when NFC could not explain why high-end residential condominiums were required in rearing cows. Perhaps, only in Malaysia that cows stay in the condominiums to produce better quality beef. Japanese Wagyu or Kobe beef certainly cannot beat this Malaysian condo beef!

NFC was operated by the family of Wanita Umno head Shahrizat Jalil, whose husband Mohamed Salleh Ismail chaired the company’s board of directors, which included the couple’s children. Umno is the dominant party of the ruling regime, Barisan Nasional, in Malaysia.

Since the exposure of this NFC scandals in 2011, more selfless Malaysians sent Rafizi information in relation to NFC abuses for him to substantiate and expand his initial exposure. As expected of the country under a kleptocratic government (government ruled by thieves), Rafizi's heroic exposure landed him in prison on 7 February 2018. The selfless whistleblower, Johari Mohamad, supporting Rafizi was also jailed by the government. On the other hand, Shahrizat and her family members were found to be free from all crimes.

Unlike politicians in Umno, Rafizi is a selfless politician who is in politics not for money but for the overall good of the country. It does not pay to be a good person in Malaysia?

Please listen to his last speech as a free man before his imprisonment:

Rafizi had a stable high income job when he decided to join politics. It is believed that his standard of living deteriorated after joining politics, and worse still, he is now jailed for exposing a thoroughly absurd scandal on abuse of government funds. He was the top student in Malay College, Kuala Kangsar which is a top institution in Malaysia to educate and train capable Malays.

Rafizi is a hero in Malaysian politics and his sacrifices will be remembered by Malaysians for many years to come. The sacrifices of Rafizi and Johari must not be lost or wasted in the hand of kleptocracy. Malaysians must rise and vote against this government ruled and controlled by thieves.


You can find out more about Rafizi in his own website: http://rafiziramli.com/about/

The Malay version of his speech as made before his imprisonment:

Jedi from the Dark Force ?

A white or black cat ?
As long as it catches the mouse
It is a good cat! 

Tun Mahathir Mohamad was chosen by the opposition alliance, Pakatan Harapan (PH), on 6 January 2018 to be the leader and prime minister in the event that they win the general election 14 (GE14) in Malaysia. GE14 is expected to be called by March this year, and not later than August 2018. 

Mahathir is no stranger in Malaysian politics. He was the prime minister of Malaysia for 22 years from 1981 to 2003. He was a strongman in the ruling regime, Barisan Nasional (BN), which is dominated by United Malays National Organization (UMNO). Najib Razak is now the leader of UMNO and prime minister of Malaysia. The corruption and abuse of power in Malaysia is so bad today that Mahathir feels the need to remove and replace Najib. Mahathir is now effectively the main challenger to the very system he helped build during his more than 2 decades in power. 

At the age of 92, Mahathir has come a long way to garner the recognition of Pakatan Harapan leaders. Many of them were victims of UMNO's dictatorial tactics in Malaysian politics when Mahathir was the prime minister. Mahathir apologised for the past wrong doings and he has gone further to regain the trust of Pakatan Harapan members. His once political enemy, Anwar Ibrahim, has accepted Mahathir's apology and supported him in Mahathir's candidacy as Pakatan Harapan leader. These are all done by them in the interest of the country.

Malaysia is now known as the worst kleptocracy (a country ruled by a thief or thieves) in the world. Its people are suffering high living cost and ongoing inflationary pressure. BN must not be in power if Malaysia wants to heal from the damages done by UMNO/BN's corruption and abuse of power. No election is clean or fair as long as they are in power. Hence, there is no proper democracy.

Mahathir has himself endured numerous harassment and humiliation by UMNO and BN component parties ever since he crossed over to the opposition front. Such unscrupulous acts are all indications of a dysfunctional democracy.

Mahathir may be too old to be a prime minister (for the 2nd time). He may not have a democratic track record, or even a good looking face. However, Mahathir can play a critical role to knock UMNO/BN out of power.  Without pulling down the current authoritarian and kleptocratic regime, Malaysia will have no hope of recovering from the economic and political slump it is in now.

Whether it is a white or black cat, as long as it catches the mouse, it is a good cat! 

Mahathir is a good choice for the people as long as he can help the people to remove UMNO/BN from power, and help to install a functional democracy, with clean and fair election. Mahathir is part of PH that makes decision on consensus. He can no longer act unilaterally on his own, unlike his days helming an 'undemocratic' UMNO/BN. Mahathir can provide the people a promising hope to return the country to the correct path. 

Mr Jeff Sessions, Say It Again Please...

Jeff Sessions is the attorney general of the United States of America (USA) who has been hand-picked president by Donald Trump, president of the USA . Trump is a golf buddy of the prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak (as claimed by Najib).

Let's see the comments of Sessions on 1Malaysia Development Fund (1MDB):

While Jeff Sessions did not mention Najib, the Malaysian prime minister has been in full charge of 1MDB. He created 1MDB and used his favourate godson, Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) to abuse, launder and move money to enrich Najib personally. Jho Low was quick to take billions to benefit himself along the way too. Malaysian Official 1 (MO1) has been confirmed to be Najib by his cabinet minister, Rahman Dahlan. MO1 is the key manipulator of 1MDB's funds behind the scene.

Najib never quite denied the alleged wrongdoings when the previous attorney general of the USA, Lorreta Lynch first announced the 1MDB's case in 2016. He never dared to sue or even comment on the allegations by the department of justice of the USA. We can only guess that he does not dare to say a word since his 'golf buddy''s attorney general is now repeating the same allegations.

The Malaysian prime minister flew to the USA to pledge his commitment, to strengthen the USA's economy, to Trump only 3 months ago in September 2017. Yet, Sessions has openly embarrassed Najib to the whole world by exposing Najib's 1MDB scandals.

Najib = Kleptocracy at Its Worst

Najib, you really have nothing to say? Silence is rotten and not golden here.

A shorter version of the same video as the above is available here.

In case you are interested, you can watch what the former attorney general of the USA, Lorreta Lynch, said about 1MDB.

Read More:
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-malaysia-scandal-doj/jeff-sessions-calls-malaysias-1mdb-scandal-kleptocracy-at-its-worst-idUSKBN1DZ0MX
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2017-12-06/sessions-labels-1mdb-as-kleptocracy-video