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Vote for anything but PH-DAP, the Taliban-like PAS, BN-Umno and the racist Perikatan Nasional (PN) led by the unpatriotic Muhyiddin “I Am Malay First” Yassin.
All the more reason to teach PH-DAP a lesson in governance in KKB by-election
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1, 2024: DAP today is a far cry from the days when it was in the Opposition.
There is not a single protest of racial and religious bigots who threaten national unity and harmony.
Umno youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh is free to say or do anything he likes and the so-called Madani Unity Government (UG) takes no action against him for all his utterances that threaten national unity and harmony.
So, Malaysians, especially Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) voters, seize the opportunity on May 11 to teach Pakatan Harapan-DAP (PH-DAP) a lesson by dumping it.
Send a strong message to PH-DAP that the rakyat (people) are the boss.
Remember, whether PH-DAP wins or loses, the power equation in the Selangor State Assembly is not affected.
But dumping PH-DAP may jolt the UG to wake up and reform their administration for the better or be kicked out in the next general election that is due in 2027.
KKB voters! Rise and tell PH-DAP loud and clear - do not take the rakyat’s support for granted. Serve with dedication and honesty. Use your ballots to protest the lack-of-political will in the PH governance.
Say no to racial and religious bigotry and corruption, not “free” the world’s biggest kleptocrat, the diisgraced and shameless jailbird Najib “1MDB” Razak.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below an opinion piece on how DAP is today not what it was set up for and a far cry from the days when it was in the Opposition and our past posting on the same matter:
Opinion: There is something wrong with DAP, and it is party disillusionment
Opinion
29 Apr 2024 • 12:00 PM MYT
Timothy
A Student who dabbles in the left side of politics
Introduction
The Democratic Action Party (better referred to as DAP in Malaysian politics) has been no stranger to Malaysian politics. They have largely remained in opposition for 53 years until GE-14 when the newly-formed Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, which comprised of: The Peoples Justice Party (Parti Keadilan Rakyat [PKR]), National Trust Party (AMANAH), Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU) and the Democratic Action Party (DAP). DAP, with then Secretary-General Lim Guan Eng, focused really hard on anti-corruption and anti-Najib sentiments. While this is noble and all, it really deviates from their original purpose which was set out in the 1968 Statement on cultural democracy: a commitment to the basic values and ideas of social democracy.
Ideologies and disillusionment of DAP
Social Democracy by definition is: a political ideology whereby it attempts to mitigate the market failures of a laissez-faire capitalist model with greater regulation, higher taxes with a general emphasis on the welfare of workers, particularly blue-collar workers. However, the Democratic Action Party (DAP), has been infiltrated by neoliberals attempting to steer and deviate the DAP from its original course. Neoliberalists follow neoliberalism, which is an ideology closely related to the ideas of capitalism with social liberalism. One of the most prominent neoliberals in the DAP is the current National Chairman and former Secretary-General, Lim Guan Eng. During his tenure as Finance Minister under the Mahathir VII cabinet, he has released statements which have made him unpopular with the left wing in Malaysian politics. He mentioned how, “We (DAP) will not support a Capital Gains Tax” and ruled out a wealth tax "to prevent shock to financial system”. These two statements highlight the disillusionment of the DAP from their founding principles which includes the Setapak Declaration and the aforementioned 1968 Statement on Cultural Democracy.
Factionalism in DAP
There are two main factions in the DAP: the Blue Faction (social democrats) and the Red Faction (neoliberals). The Red Faction tends to be more Chinese educated with internalised idea(s) of Chinese Chauvinism. A famous figure would be former Secretary-General and current National Chairman, Lim Guan Eng. The Blue Faction tends to be more English and/or Malay educated with ideals of egalitarianism. A famous figure would be the current Secretary-General, Anthony Loke. The Red Faction in the DAP emphasizes division and racist ideology to push its agenda forward, which includes a strong stance supporting institutions like Vernacular Schools which have been used to divide us since the colonial days. The Blue Faction, on the other hand, emphasizes redistribution of income, a higher minimum wage and a stronger public service system. In recent years, the Red Faction has come out on top in leadership elections, which has led to the disillusionment of Social Democratic members, with their voices being suppressed by the neoliberalist right.
However, since the election of Anthony Loke to the Secretary-General position, Social Democrats are now reviving and are coming back to the DAP - to present themselves as ready to fight against the neoliberal right, and I urge all Social Democrats in this position to fight for a more left-wing DAP - one that will push DAP back to its roots, in the Setapak Declaration.
A Stronger DAP internally means a stronger policy position
Let's face it; Malaysians do not vote for the party that has the better policy - but rather for the personality or they blindly follow their parents in voting for the same party as them without knowing the consequences. However, it is policy, not personality that shapes how a country is. With a Social Democratic Revival in DAP, this means that finally the DAP can unite under one policy platform which has a special emphasis on Social Democratic policies which will truly transform Malaysia into the powerhouse that it is. Malaysia, according to the New Straits Times, is one of the lowest tax revenue collectors in Southeast Asia, with a tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio of 11.8% - and this was reported in February 2024. Not to mention that the New Straits Times reported that the number of young millionaires in Malaysia are on the rise, with a 75 per cent increase in millionaires aged 30 and under recorded in 2022 - and this was reported seven days ago, from the time of writing this article. Every ringgit in the hands of the wealthy is a ringgit less in the hands of a poor person, living in poverty who desperately needs it. With a Social Democratic Revival in the DAP, Pakatan Harapan's (PH's) biggest component party, it could spell a new beginning in PH's history; a turn toward social democratic principles. This could mean, greater wealth redistribution, reduction in the wealth gap and stronger public services which will be vital for the advancement of Malaysia.
Closing arguments and an open letter to DAP members
Dear DAP members,
I urge you all to voice your discontentment, with great civility and respect, at the Red Faction and oust them from power democratically. Your party was founded on democratic socialist principles in the Setapak Declaration or the Social Democratic 1968 Statement on Cultural Democracy, and it is time to actually be a real social democratic power in Malaysian politics. Maybe, then, we as Malaysians, can vote for policy rather than personality. Implement that wealth tax, implement that Capital Gains Tax, scrap the GST, increase wages in the public sector and more. Expand the size of government to help everyone who needs it. Trust me, that will pay off in the long run.
With love,
Timothy
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Sunday 28 April 2024
Use KKB by-election to protest the ineffective actions against racial and religious bigots
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Lawyer and social activist Siti Kasim said: "I recently saw a TikTok video where he (Akmal) was seen calling the Malays to be ready. He was seen sharpening a parang ... this is something the police must act on.
"It is like he is instigating the Malays to create problems. Islam never teaches us all this," said Siti.
A senator has asked why Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has yet to be investigated for sedition after posting a picture of himself holding a sword on Facebook. Akmal had posted the picture, taken during a recent trip to Japan, on March 14. The picture was captioned: “No matter what, we will not waver from our stance. Better to die standing than live kneeling.”
Use KKB by-election to protest the ineffective actions against racial and religious bigots
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29, 2024: Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM) has launched a six-point manifesto for Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB).
Whatever, the May 11 KKB by-election is an opportunity for Malaysians, especially KKB voters, to teach Pakatan Harapan-DAP a lesson that it cannot take supporters for granted.
Whether PH-DAP wins or loses, it make no difference to the power equation in the Selangor State Assembly.
But if PH-DAP loses, that would be a strong message to PH to buck up if it hopes to win big in the next general election that is due in 2027.
Voters, rise and help save multi-racial Malaysia by sending a strong message that its mediocre governance is unacceptable, especially in its dealings with racial and religious bigots, like the racist and antiunity-anti-national Umno youth chief Dr Akmal “KK Mart” Saleh.
Vote for anything but PH, the Taliban-like PAS, ther racist Perikatan Nasional (PN) led by the unpatriotic Muhyiddin “I Am Maly First” Yassin and Barisan Nasional (BN)-Umno.
If the winner does not perform, then come 2027, give him/her the boot.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on PRM’s launch of its manifesto for KKB:
KKB polls: PRM launches a six-point manifesto
Sunday, 28 Apr 2024
8:50 PM MYT
HULU SELANGOR: Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM) launched its Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election manifesto containing six offers.
The six offers include establishing a herbal plant technology hub, encouraging KKB citizens to be involved in eco-tourism economic activities, and ensuring the infrastructure of public facilities, government buildings, police stations, and drainage systems is in good and safe condition.
The manifesto also proposes increasing welfare allocations to families of low-grade civil servants, women, the elderly, people with disabilities, and children.
PRM candidate Hafizah Zainuddin, when contacted by Bernama, said the by-election manifesto was launched at the 53rd PRM National Congress held at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH) on Sunday (April 28).
The KKB by-election campaign, which entered its second day today, saw a four-cornered battle involving former press secretary to the Minister of Housing and Local Government Pang Sock Tao (Pakatan Harapan), acting head of Hulu Selangor Bersatu Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent).
It was held following its incumbent, Lee Kee Hiong, 58, who passed away due to cancer on March 21.
The Election Commission set the voting day on May 11 and early voting on May 7. – Bernama
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