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MC to Xi: Be very careful with Anwar and his Unity Government
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10, 2023: Suspected CIA-backed political website, Malaysia Chronicle (MC), which is believed to have been banned has published yet another damning report on Anwar Ibrahim and his Unity Government (UG).
The website, appears to be not accessible via the internet for more than a month in Malaysia (no updates), is now only accessible via X (formerly Twitter).
The report, pitting Anwar and his UG with China, clearly shows why MC has been banned.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below the damning report for the information and knowledge of our readers:
BE VERY CAREFUL, XI JINPING - MALAYSIA'S NEW GOVT & ITS LEADER ANWAR MAY NOT BE WHAT THEY SEEM - DID YOU KNOW THEY'RE ACCUSED OF COOPERATING WITH THE CIA IN SOUTH CHINA SEA? - OR THAT CAMPAIGN FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY HAVE ALLEGEDLY NOT BEEN DISCLOSED BY MEMBERS OF ANWAR REGIME?
KUALA LUMPUR (Politics Now!) - As more supporters fall out of love with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's regime, citing hypocrisy, deceit, the extra-judicial blocking of media, blogs and websites, as well as a stunning refusal to keep election promises - sinister stark realities have also emerged to add to the disquiet increasingly felt inside and outside the country.
When in 2018, the legendary autocrat Mahathir Mohamad led Anwar's Pakatan Rakyat coalition to overthrow 6 decades of political, racial and economic hegemony imposed by the then largest Malay party Umno, there were cheers and celebrations all round for a new dawn for Malaysia.
Unfortunately, Mahathir decided to backstab and topple his own government, handing the reins in 2020 to "I am Malay first, Malaysian second' Muhyiddin Yassin - who together with family members promptly rushed into a series of deals believed to be worth billions of ringgit and over which the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and police have initiated investigations.
So badly did Muhyiddin administer the country that in less than 2 years, he was forced to give up the topmost post to Ismail Sabri, a serious-minded but obscure, small-time warlord from the Umno party.
Then when the general election rolled along in late 2022, and Ismail failed to win as he had expected to - handing the King the opportunity to invite Anwar, whose coalition won the most seats but not sufficient majority, to form a unity government.
It has not been a year since PMX, as the ageing Anwar is called, came to power. But already he is facing serious loss of popularity among the Malays, the largest electorate, as new heroes from the Islamic PAS party enter the scene including Sanusi Md Nor, the Kedah chief minister and Samsuri Mokhtar, the Terengganu chief minister.
Among the non-Malays, who have been his real source of support, hopes are also dwindling he can right the wrongs, level the playing field and bring the country to a new level of prosperity and modernity.
"After ten months in office, realities of regime are clearer. Malaysians realize (Anwar) regime represents Malay polity. Racial and kleptocrat problems remain status quo. Anwar regime is not embracing any semblance of a reform agenda," wrote several media quoting various commentators.
"The regime is not a government of the poor. Many thought his regime priority was to help the poor and marginalized. But the regime's policy and actions show little indication of that perception. The regime is not a government of the poor."
On the external front, while Anwar has rushed to court China - the dual-faced nature of his dealings and stance are similarly becoming more apparent.
Former foreign minister Saifuddin Abdullah, who is now in the PN opposition pact, has also expressed concern about the remarks made by Anwar at the recent UN General Assembly.
"I'm a former foreign minister, and I followed the prime minister's speech and I get nervous. I wonder if he thinks before he speaks; as if he's planning to change the country's foreign policy," said Saifuddin.
"Recently, at the United Nations General Assembly, he spoke about the Russian "invasion" of Ukraine and called for a resolution to the crisis.
"There are reasons why we (foreign) ministers don't use strong words, and we are careful with our words when it comes to international relations. But in his speech, he (Anwar) condemned Russia, and we (PN) have never done that."
Of late, the bombshell revelations by well-known commentators and researchers have also raised eyebrows - forcing a rethink of what and who Anwar and his regime work and stand for.
"Never before has any Malaysian government been subject to this level of foreign influence," wrote a report.
Among noticeable accusations were the Anwar regime co-operating covertly with the CIA in the South China Sea; adhering closely or perhaps even blindly to the policies of the IMF, World Bank and WHO even though some of these can infringe on national sovereignty; campaign funds received from U.S. National Endowment for Democracy (NED) not being disclosed by regime members.
Politics Now! appends below more details:
MESTI BACA : STARK REALITIES OF THE REGIME BY MURRAY HUNTER
The following is taken from Murray Hunter (click here). I have truncated and edited it.
Originally published in My Sin Chew 8th October 2023
· PENGARUH ASING / Foreign influence
· Never before any M'sian govt subject to this level of foreign influence
· regime policy very much orientated towards IMF, Work Bank, WHO
· infringe sovereignty of the nation
· regime cooperating with CIA in South China Sea
· ministers members of World Economic Forum (WEF)
· increasing crackdown on "dis-information" are WEF policies
· Undisclosed campaign funds from US National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
· not disclosed by regime members
The stark realities of the regime
does not represents poor and marginalized
After ten months in office, realities of regime clearer
M'sians realize regime represents Malay polity
racial and kleptocrat status quo
not embracing any semblance of a reform agenda.
The regime is not a government of the poor
many thought his regime priority to help poor and marginalized
regime's policy actions show little indication of that perception
regime is not a government of the poor
· support base is centred upon middle-class urban, semi-urban voters
· the regime is very much bourgeoisie in its outlook
· clearly no real support in north and east coast of the peninsula.
· marginalized Indian have deserted regime
· dividing M'sians even further than it has been for generations
· nation now more divided than it has ever been.
· poor credibility of regime reflected in loss of Nurul, Saifuddin, Fuziah
· by large margins to Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidates
· socio-economic issues covered up by race and religious rhetoric
PENGARUH ASING / Foreign influence
Never before has any M'sian govt been subject to this level of foreign influence
regime policy very much orientated towards IMF, Work Bank, WHO
infringe sovereignty of the nation
regime working in cooperation with CIA in the South China Sea
large number of ministers members of World Economic Forum (WEF)
digital id, increasing crackdown on "dis-information" are WEF policies
Undisclosed campaign funds from US National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
not been disclosed by regime members
· Rise in GLCs, crony capitalists, corporate totalitarianism
· GLCs, crony capitalists rush for projects with state govts
· in exchange for land
· unorthodox transactions evaded public scrutiny
· Prime public lands disappearing to corporations very quickly
monopolies being extended by the regime
rice and sugar shortages, due to continued restricted economic regime
regime supporting profit potential of these monopolies
rather than supporting consumers
· cronyism, fraudulent practices evident in poverty eradication projects
· fraudulent acts costing taxpayers millions of Ringgit
· benefitting small handful of corporations
· influence of GLCs, cronies rise over 10 months
· without fairness or compassion
· eviction of homeowners with assistance of Federal Dept
· indicates new totalitarianism in Malaysia.
· Media suppression
· clamping down on press freedom over last few months.
· regime has put fear into the media
· M--C acts extra-judicially blocking media websites
· formal paths to challenge these blocks don’t exist
Madani is just more of the same
stark reality is regime is just recombination of same political parties
different gomen same old policies
same old cronies hedging futures with current regime
madani is choice of Malay elite, works in their interests
Pro-Bumiputera still prevail, monopolies still exist
old Soviet era type economy, central planning, price controls, 5-year plans
legal system stretched beyond recognition.
regime moved away from secularism by empowering JAKIM
involved in economic planning, censorship on the internet.
This is the true nature of the regime
Originally published in My Sin Chew 8th October 2023 - http://syedsoutsidethebox.blogspot.com/
Politics Now!
Sunday, 1 October 2023
US irked by Malaysia’s strong economic ties with China?
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US irked by Malaysia’s strong economic ties with China?
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2, 2023: The Anwar Ibrahim-led Unity Government (UG)’s strong economic ties with China seems to have incurred the wrath of the US.
Suspected CIA-backed political website, Malaysia Chronicle, has posted a report titled “BOMBSHELL - CABINET RESHUFFLE 'MAJOR YAWN' - 'THE MAIN PROBLEM IS ANWAR, NOT ONLY HIS CABINET' - HAVE MALAYSIANS ALREADY LOST HOPE ANWAR CAN DO ANYTHING FOR THEM OR THE COUNTRY? - LESS THAN A YEAR ON, MANY ARE ALREADY WAITING TO VOTE HIM OUT!”
It has boldly, without any evidence or facts, written off Anwar as falling out of the favour of Malaysians and that they are waiting to vote him out (in the next general election which must be held in 2027).
Malaysians should not be overly concerned with the report which is clearly a US-interest political propaganda against China.
Between the US and China, history has shown that China is more reliable in terms of economic development and investment, whereas the “bankrupt” US conrinues with its global economic and geo-political inyerests to maintain its N,o.1 super power status.
However, it will do well for Anwar to start asserting his power as prime minister for “reformation” of politics and governance, lest Malaysians start labellling his as a NATO (No Action Talk Only) leader.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below the damning report on Anwar and his UG:
BOMBSHELL - CABINET RESHUFFLE 'MAJOR YAWN' - 'THE MAIN PROBLEM IS ANWAR, NOT ONLY HIS CABINET' - HAVE MALAYSIANS ALREADY LOST HOPE ANWAR CAN DO ANYTHING FOR THEM OR THE COUNTRY? - LESS THAN A YEAR ON, MANY ARE ALREADY WAITING TO VOTE HIM OUT!
KUALA LUMPUR (Politics Now!) - Despite talk of a Cabinet reshuffle swirling around town, there is little excitement. It is as if the people have already given up on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and increasingly see him as a 'tin kosong' or empty vessel leader.
"Current cabinet lacks vision. Even a reshuffle won't help much. The main problem is with Anwar. Not only the Cabinet," Dr Afif Bahardin, the Bersatu assemblyman for Taman Medan in Selangor told Politics Now!
The much-touted revamp will be the embattled Anwar's first since forming a unity government last year. He is seen as politically too weak to try and 'rock the boat' as many of the portfolios are held by the very watchful and sensitive Umno, a key ally in the Anwar administration.
Just the hint of a threat by the Zahid Hamidi-led Umno to withdraw from the government will be most embarrassing for Anwar - especially after sticking his neck out to the extent he has been accused by long-time supporters of abandoning reforms and even scruples, after Zahid, who is his DPM, was mysteriously freed from massive and serious corruption charges.
Anwar himself has indicated the changes will be minimal - mainly to appoint a new Domestic Trade and Cost of Living minister after the tragic death of the previous one. His own PKR party holds the lion's share of ministerial posts together with Umno and he is unlikely to want to trigger more upheavals there either.
"I don't think Anwar will remove anyone. It will be like musical chairs," former MP for Batu Tian Chua told Politics Now!
"We won't see a major reshuffle. At most, 2 or 3 ministries. Anwar will take a conservative and cautious stance not to cause too much internal unhappiness by replacing the current ones."
There was some excitement when the PM's car was seen going through the Palace gates on Friday morning that the Cabinet reshuffle was finally happening. Although it turned out to be a routine audience with the King, Anwar has admitted he is "thinking about it" and needed to find a new Domestic Trade and Cost of Living minister.
ONCE IN POWER, IT'S ALL ABOUT PERSONAL POWER!
Unfortunately or Anwar, it may be a case of too little, too late. By now, most Malaysians - familiar with his decades-old style of grandiose rhetoric but little follow-through action - disbelieve there is anything he can or will do to alleviate their plight. including tackling rising prices and joblessness with any degree of success.
Many even think he not only does not have the solutions, but is not even interested as he has been focusing on political moves to shore up his own power.
His inner circle, studded with Little Napoleons, has been heavily criticized for trampling on human rights and clamping down on critics, blogs, social media. Needless to say, political rivals in the both the opposition and within his own coalition have not been spared - and enforcement authorities including the police, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission have been set on them, sparking a climate of fear.
"(Economic) logic doesn’t help people feeling the pinch of the rise in the cost of living. And that worry is compounded by their perception that the government is not serious about the problem because the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living minister’s post has remained vacant since July," wrote a report in the Star newspaper.
"Some feel that there should be a Cabinet reshuffle regardless. That opinion is also coming from within Anwar’s administration. Call it friendly fire," was another comment.
REGIME STUDDED WITH 'LITTLE NAPOLEONS'?
Indeed, the impending changes to the Cabinet are not only about carrying Anwar to a full term. The impression is that Anwar or, at least his inner circle, is hopeful of a second term for the boss.
Obviously, this would allow the Little Napoleons to hang onto their cushy posts even though Anwar would be 80 by the next general election, which has to be called by 2027.
Perhaps the saying that 'power corrupts' is ringing true once again in Malaysia - this time tolled by Anwar and his overly-ambitious coterie of 'advisers'. After getting into the corridors of power, the politicos somehow forget that voters have brains too!
It is no wonder that the odds of Anwar being able to even complete one term in office are already being called - let alone a 'second' term as PM!
"The ordinary folk are not going to buy accounts of rosy economic statistics unless they can feel it in their pockets," wrote another report.
- Politics Now!
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