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Ayer Kuning by-election: Majority of Malaysians still accept Umno and PAS’ insulting racial and religious bigotry
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26, 2025: The racial and religious bigoted Dr Akmal Saleh’s Umno has retained the Ayer Kuning seat in Perak in today’s by-election.
Only 58.07% (74.85% in the last general election) of the 31,897 registered voters cast their votes. On Tuesday, 93% of 500 police personnel and their spouses had voted at two centres.
Possibly, the low-voter turnout could mean the voters just did not care/bother to vote or return to vote or it was a sign of protest.
Whatever the reason/s, there was no clear message from the voters that they have had enough of the more than six decades of racial and religious insults hurled at them by Umno and the Taliban-like PAS since Merdeka (Independence) 1957.
They want the insults from Umno and PAS to continue. So, Malaysians who treasure national unity and harmony, there is no cause for you to complain.
You deserve the bigoted politicians and parties that you support and elect.
Malaysians had the opportunity in the by-election to send a clear message to Umno and PAS that there is no room in multiracial Malaysia for racists and religious extremists but they did not do that.
So, continue to live and be govern by Umno as part of the Madani Unity Government(UG) and don’t sulk or complaint when you are insulted or treated unfairly, even by the police or law.
Umno won with an even bigger majority of 5,006 votes, receiving 11,065 ballots despite the low turnout. PAS polled 6,059 votes.
The third choice, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), got only 1,106 votes, up from a meagre 586 ballots in the last general election (GE15) in November 2022.
The by-election follows the death of Umno assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
Ishsam won the seat in the last general election with a 2,213-majority in a five-cornered contest.
The Ayer Kuning results in GE15:
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
| 9,088 | 38.73 |
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| Mohd Nazri Hashim | 6,875 | 29.30 |
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| Muhamamd Noor Farid Zainal | 6,812 | 29.03 |
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| Bawani Kaniapan | 586 | 2.50 |
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| Maziah Salim | 105 | 0.45 |
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Total valid votes | 23,466 | 100.00 |
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Total rejected ballots | 394 |
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Unreturned ballots | 46 |
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Turnout | 23,906 | 74.85 |
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Registered electors | 31,940 |
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Majority | 2,213 | 9.43 |
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| BN hold |
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Perhaps, the consolation of the by-election election result showed that the Taliban-like PAS and the racist Perikatan Nasional (PN)-Bersatu, led by the unpatriotic Muhyiddin “I Am Malay First” Yassin, have not increased/widened their political support after GE15.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below news reports of the by-election and previous postings:
BN regains support in almost all areas lost before, says Zahid
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi describes the achievement as the icing on the cake following BN’s by-election victory tonight.
Barisan Nasional leaders with their winning candidate, Yusri Bakir, who won the Ayer Kuning by-election in Perak by more than 5,000 votes tonight.
PETALING JAYA: Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that 10 of the 11 polling stations in Ayer Kuning the party lost at the 2022 general election had returned to Barisan Nasional’s fold at the by-election today.
Zahid said the return of these polling stations were the icing on the cake following BN’s victory tonight.
“This win proves that the people rejected the politics of hate and voted for stability and development. It also sends a strong signal that the unity government is accepted because it could administer the state and country well.”
BN candidate Yusri Bakir was declared the winner of the by-election tonight with a 5,006-vote majority, more than double the 2,213-vote majority obtained in 2022 by Ishsam Shahruddin, whose death on Feb 22 caused the by-election for the state assembly seat.
Zahid, who is BN chairman, said he believed that the coalition’s victory would carry on the legacy left by Isham, whom he said was a dedicated assemblyman. “His spirit lives on and will continue to inspire us,” Zahid said.
Umno information chief Azalina Othman Said described Yusri’s victory as a reflection of the people’s faith in Umno and BN as well as their confidence in the unity government.
“It is sends a signal that the people want a stable government that can perform,” she said.
BN retains Ayer Kuning with bigger majority
Yusri Bakir wins the by-election after securing 11,065 votes.
Barisan Nasional’s Yusri Bakir (left) defeated Parti Sosialis Malaysia’s KS Bawani and Perikatan Nasional’s Abdul Muhaimin Malek at the by-election tonight after securing over 11,000 votes.
PETALING JAYA: Yusri Bakir of Barisan Nasional has won the by-election for the Ayer Kuning state seat in Perak after securing 11,065 votes in a three-cornered contest, the Election Commission has announced.
According to official results, Yusri won the seat with a 5006-vote majority, over his closest rival, Perikatan Nasional’s Abdul Muhaimin Malek of PAS who garnered 6,059 votes. Parti Sosialis Malaysia’s KS Bawani received only 1,106 votes.
The final voter turnout in the by-election was 58.07%, lower than the 74.85% recorded in the 2022 general election.
There are 31,897 registered voters on the electoral roll for the Ayer Kuning by-election.
Ishsam Shahruddin retained the seat for BN in 2022 with a 2,213-vote majority, defeating candidates from Pakatan Harapan, PN, PSM and Pejuang in a five-cornered contest.
PH and BN later formed the unity government.
Akmal declares victory for BN in Ayer Kuning
Unofficial results show BN candidate Yusri Bakir with a 4,812-vote majority after garnering 10,971 votes in the three-cornered contest.
Unofficial results show Barisan Nasional candidate Yusri Bakir has won the Ayer Kuning by-election by 4,812 votes.
PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has declared victory for Barisan Nasional in the Ayer Kuning by-election in Perak.
“The silent majority has spoken,” he said in a Facebook post thanking the coalition’s machinery for helping BN retain the state assembly seat in a three-cornered fight.
Unofficial results show BN candidate Yusri Bakir obtained 10,971 votes for a majority of 4,812 against Perikatan Nasional’s Abd Muhaimin Malek of PAS (6,159 votes) and KS Bawani of Parti Sosialis Malaysia (1,058 votes).
There are 31,281 registered voters on the electoral roll for the Ayer Kuning by-election, which was called following the death of assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
Akmal said that despite the criticisms and being belittled as well as labelled as a toothless party, Umno decided to keep mum and remain steadfast in its struggle.
Keeping mum was not a sign of weakness or that the party had conceded defeat.
“Those who remain silent had their voices heard at the ballot boxes.”
Akmal said those who kept silent were the majority who yearned “for a new and mature kind of politics”, and thanked Ayer Kuning voters and the BN election machinery for the party’s victory.
The by-election follows the death of Umno assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
Ishsam won the seat in the last general election with a 2,213-majority in a five-cornered contest.
Ramlan said overseas voters could apply for postal ballots online starting today. Applications will close on March 20.
He said there are 31,897 registered voters in Ayer Kuning.
It will cost RM2.5 million to run the by-election, with 601 officers to be appointed to manage the relevant affairs.
Friday, 28 February 2025.
BN’s Yusri takes early lead in Ayer Kuning poll
Unofficial early results show he has a lead of 3,275 votes after polling 6,622 votes, against 3,347 for the PN candidate and 590 for PSM.
Ballot boxes being taken to the counting centre at Dewan Merdeka in Tapah today after polling in the Ayer Kuning by-election closed at 6pm. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional candidate Yusri Bakir has taken an early lead in the Ayer Kuning by-election in Perak, according to unofficial results.
He is believed to have obtained a lead of 3,275 votes after polling 6,622 votes, against 3,347 for Abd Muhaimin Malek of Perikatan Nasional and 590 for KS Bawani of Parti Sosialis Malaysia.
There are 31,281 registered voters on the electoral roll for the Ayer Kuning by-election, which was called following the death of assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
Voting for the by-election ended at 6pm at all but one of the 19 polling centres today. The centre at SK Toh Tandewa Sakti closed earlier at 4pm.
Ballot boxes were then moved to the vote counting centre at Dewan Merdeka in Tapah.
Official results are expected to be announced as early as 9pm.
About 54% of the 31,281 registered voters had cast their votes by 4pm, while 93% of 500 police personnel and their spouses had voted at two centres on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Enough is enough, dump the racial and religious bigoted PAS and Umno
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Enough is enough, dump the racial and religious bigoted PAS and Umno
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26, 2025: Multiracial Malaysians, especially those in Perak’s Ayer Kuning, must seriously vote wisely on the April 26 by-election.
Malaysians who treasure national unity and harmony must ask themselves whether they have had enough of the racial and religious bigoted Taliban-like PAS and Umno leaders like its youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh.
Do you want to continue with the insults hurled by the bigoted politicians? If not, and if you have had enough, then dump both PAS and Umnno for a third choice - Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM).
The by-election is golden opportunity for voters to send a clear message to the racial and religious bigots that enough is enough - there is no room for bigots in multiracial Malaysia.
Really, what have you got to lose by dumping PAS and Umno?
Multiracial Malaysians just want sincere politicians who voice to the defence of rakyat dan negara (people and country) and strive for inclusive socio-economic progress.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on why PSM is contesting in the by-election:
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Enough is enough, dump the racial and religious bigoted PAS and Umno
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26, 2025: Multiracial Malaysians, especially those in Perak’s Ayer Kuning, must seriously vote wisely on the April 26 by-election.
Malaysians who treasure national unity and harmony must ask themselves whether they have had enough of the racial and religious bigoted Taliban-like PAS and Umno leaders like its youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh.
Do you want to continue with the insults hurled by the bigoted politicians? If not, and if you have had enough, then dump both PAS and Umnno for a third choice - Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM).
The by-election is golden opportunity for voters to send a clear message to the racial and religious bigots that enough is enough - there is no room for bigots in multiracial Malaysia.
Really, what have you got to lose by dumping PAS and Umno?
Multiracial Malaysians just want sincere politicians who voice to the defence of rakyat dan negara (people and country) and strive for inclusive socio-economic progress.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on why PSM is contesting in the by-election:
We offer Ayer Kuning voters something different, says PSM deputy chief
-26 Mar 2025, 06:14 PM
S Arutchelvan says voters will have a third option instead of just choosing a candidate from Perikatan Nasional or Barisan Nasional.
Parti Sosialis Malaysia deputy chairman S Arutchelvan said only a candidate whose politics went beyond race and religion would be able to raise issues effectively in the Perak state assembly.
PETALING JAYA: Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) has defended its decision to throw its hat into the ring for the coming Ayer Kuning by-election after several analysts predicted that the party would likely fare poorly at the ballot box.
PSM deputy chairman S Arutchelvan said the party’s candidate would offer voters a third choice instead of just choosing a candidate from Perikatan Nasional or Barisan Nasional.
“Our presence in the election, as stated in our announcement, is to make this by-election not a contest between which is the better Malay-Muslim party but rather which is the better party for harmony.
“Our presence and the issues we raise will help amplify the voices of the people, address sector-specific concerns and highlight critical matters such as housing and healthcare. This can definitely help reduce polarisation,” he said in a statement.
Arutchelvan noted they were constantly reminded that Chinese voters would not support PAS due to the green wave narrative. However, he questioned whether this automatically made Umno-BN the “lesser of two evils”.
He said the Chinese voters would now have a third option.
Earlier today, FMT quoted analysts as saying that PSM would likely fare poorly if it contested in the upcoming Ayer Kuning polls despite having Muda’s backing and the presence of a good electoral mix in the constituency.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s Mazlan Ali said PSM-Muda would not be able to offer much of a challenge to the three coalitions currently dominating the political landscape – BN, PN, and Pakatan Harapan.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid of Universiti Sains Malaysia expects the aspiring PSM candidate to lose his deposit, saying neither the party nor Muda has any conventional source of support in the constituency.
Fauzi also said PSM was eyeing the seat because of the sizeable Indian community present in Ayer Kuning.
Arutchelvan responded by pointing out that the party contested the Ayer Kuning seat in the 2022 state election despite knowing that it was a Malay-majority seat.
“But if the Indians are unhappy with the Madani government and want to vote for us, why not? If people want to use their protest vote in this election, we are offering them a credible choice,” he added.
“On the larger issue, people need to imagine how the Perak state assembly will be with an additional Umno or the alternative PAS candidate. What issues will they articulate?”
Arutchelvan said only a candidate whose politics went beyond race and religion would be able to raise issues – such as deforestation, flooding, Orang Asli rights and the plight of evicted farmers – effectively in the Perak state assembly.
-26 Mar 2025, 06:14 PM
S Arutchelvan says voters will have a third option instead of just choosing a candidate from Perikatan Nasional or Barisan Nasional.
Parti Sosialis Malaysia deputy chairman S Arutchelvan said only a candidate whose politics went beyond race and religion would be able to raise issues effectively in the Perak state assembly.
PETALING JAYA: Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) has defended its decision to throw its hat into the ring for the coming Ayer Kuning by-election after several analysts predicted that the party would likely fare poorly at the ballot box.
PSM deputy chairman S Arutchelvan said the party’s candidate would offer voters a third choice instead of just choosing a candidate from Perikatan Nasional or Barisan Nasional.
“Our presence in the election, as stated in our announcement, is to make this by-election not a contest between which is the better Malay-Muslim party but rather which is the better party for harmony.
“Our presence and the issues we raise will help amplify the voices of the people, address sector-specific concerns and highlight critical matters such as housing and healthcare. This can definitely help reduce polarisation,” he said in a statement.
Arutchelvan noted they were constantly reminded that Chinese voters would not support PAS due to the green wave narrative. However, he questioned whether this automatically made Umno-BN the “lesser of two evils”.
He said the Chinese voters would now have a third option.
Earlier today, FMT quoted analysts as saying that PSM would likely fare poorly if it contested in the upcoming Ayer Kuning polls despite having Muda’s backing and the presence of a good electoral mix in the constituency.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s Mazlan Ali said PSM-Muda would not be able to offer much of a challenge to the three coalitions currently dominating the political landscape – BN, PN, and Pakatan Harapan.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid of Universiti Sains Malaysia expects the aspiring PSM candidate to lose his deposit, saying neither the party nor Muda has any conventional source of support in the constituency.
Fauzi also said PSM was eyeing the seat because of the sizeable Indian community present in Ayer Kuning.
Arutchelvan responded by pointing out that the party contested the Ayer Kuning seat in the 2022 state election despite knowing that it was a Malay-majority seat.
“But if the Indians are unhappy with the Madani government and want to vote for us, why not? If people want to use their protest vote in this election, we are offering them a credible choice,” he added.
“On the larger issue, people need to imagine how the Perak state assembly will be with an additional Umno or the alternative PAS candidate. What issues will they articulate?”
Arutchelvan said only a candidate whose politics went beyond race and religion would be able to raise issues – such as deforestation, flooding, Orang Asli rights and the plight of evicted farmers – effectively in the Perak state assembly.
Saturday, 22 March 2025
Ayer Kuning voters: Show the bigoted racists, PAS and Umno, the exit
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Ayer Kuning voters: Show the bigoted racists, PAS and Umno, the exit
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23, 2025: There you have it multiracial Malaysians who treasure national unity and harmony!
Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) has announced that it will contest the Ayer Kuning (Perak) by-election on April 26.
It is time for multiracial Malaysians to dump the racial and religious bigoted politicians and parties that are threatening national unity and harmony.
The Ayer Kuning voters have that chance to lead and show that Malaysians have had enough bigotry politics and want real social-economic development.
And Muda has also announced its support for PSM in the by-election.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on PSM and Muda in the by-election and our previous postings:
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Ayer Kuning voters: Show the bigoted racists, PAS and Umno, the exit
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23, 2025: There you have it multiracial Malaysians who treasure national unity and harmony!
Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) has announced that it will contest the Ayer Kuning (Perak) by-election on April 26.
It is time for multiracial Malaysians to dump the racial and religious bigoted politicians and parties that are threatening national unity and harmony.
The Ayer Kuning voters have that chance to lead and show that Malaysians have had enough bigotry politics and want real social-economic development.
And Muda has also announced its support for PSM in the by-election.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on PSM and Muda in the by-election and our previous postings:
Muda to back PSM candidate in Ayer Kuning by-election
-23 Mar 2025, 09:32 AM
The youth-based party says it supports efforts to fight for principled politics that are people-centred.
Muda officials and PSM’s S Arutchelvan at a previous event. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: Muda has pledged its support for Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), which has announced plans to contest the upcoming Ayer Kuning by-election.
The youth-based party said it will begin working with PSM at its Ayer Kuning operations room in the near future.
“This decision (by PSM to contest) provides an opportunity for the people to choose an alternative other than the two main coalitions that dominate national politics,” Muda’s political bureau said in a statement today.
“Muda supports efforts to fight for principled politics that are people-centred, especially on issues of cost of living, social justice, housing, the environment, and the rights of workers and marginalised communities.
“Muda is committed to working with political parties that share the aspiration to build a new politics that is more just, progressive, and with integrity.”
It called on voters in Ayer Kuning to choose principled politics and bring real change.
Yesterday, PSM deputy chairman S Arutchelvan said the party’s central committee had decided to support Perak PSM in its bid to contest for the Ayer Kuning state seat in the April 26 by-election.
“We will announce our candidate and launch the main operations room for the by-election on April 8 in Pekan Air Kuning,” he was quoted as saying.
“We decided to compete based on various reasons, including the fact that PSM contested for the seat in the previous general election.”
The by-election is being held following the death of Umno assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin, 58, from a heart attack after taking part in a football tournament in Penang on Feb 22.
Ishsam, who had been the Tapah Umno chief since 2018, won the seat in the 15th general election in November 2022 with a majority of 2,213 votes in a five-cornered contest.
-23 Mar 2025, 09:32 AM
The youth-based party says it supports efforts to fight for principled politics that are people-centred.
Muda officials and PSM’s S Arutchelvan at a previous event. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: Muda has pledged its support for Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), which has announced plans to contest the upcoming Ayer Kuning by-election.
The youth-based party said it will begin working with PSM at its Ayer Kuning operations room in the near future.
“This decision (by PSM to contest) provides an opportunity for the people to choose an alternative other than the two main coalitions that dominate national politics,” Muda’s political bureau said in a statement today.
“Muda supports efforts to fight for principled politics that are people-centred, especially on issues of cost of living, social justice, housing, the environment, and the rights of workers and marginalised communities.
“Muda is committed to working with political parties that share the aspiration to build a new politics that is more just, progressive, and with integrity.”
It called on voters in Ayer Kuning to choose principled politics and bring real change.
Yesterday, PSM deputy chairman S Arutchelvan said the party’s central committee had decided to support Perak PSM in its bid to contest for the Ayer Kuning state seat in the April 26 by-election.
“We will announce our candidate and launch the main operations room for the by-election on April 8 in Pekan Air Kuning,” he was quoted as saying.
“We decided to compete based on various reasons, including the fact that PSM contested for the seat in the previous general election.”
The by-election is being held following the death of Umno assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin, 58, from a heart attack after taking part in a football tournament in Penang on Feb 22.
Ishsam, who had been the Tapah Umno chief since 2018, won the seat in the 15th general election in November 2022 with a majority of 2,213 votes in a five-cornered contest.
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Ayer Kuning by-election not necessary a choice between the devil (Umno) and the deep blue sea (PAS)
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FLASHBACK: 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.”
FLASHBACK: 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.
Multiracial Malaysians! Remember what Umno stands for (above images from Facebook).
Ayer Kuning by-election not necessary a choice between the devil (Umno) and the deep blue sea (PAS)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20, 2025: The 45% non-Malay voters in the Ayer Kuning (Perak) by-election must send a clear signal to racial and religious bigots and their parties that there is room for them in multiracial Malaysia.
Prof Dr Tajudin Rasdi said non-Malay voters have to choose between Umno (the devil) and PAS (the deep blue sea), two parties that have insulted their religions and heritage.
He said it is a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea.
However, that may not necessary be the case.
Time to dump the devil and the deep blue sea.If there is a decent Independent candidate or a third party (be it a mosquito party), then non-Malays have a choice to send a clear message to the two bigoted parties - Umno and PAS.
The Taliban-like PAS is clearly unacceptable to non-Malays and Umno staunchly supported its racial and bigoted youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh.
Enough is enough of the racial and religious bigotry and insults from Umno and PAS.
Multiracial Malaysians who cherish and treasure national unity and harmony, just cast your ballots wisely for the future of your generations and country.
Show Umno and PAS the garbage dump, where they belong.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below Tajudin’s take on the by-election and our previous postings:
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FLASHBACK: 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.”
FLASHBACK: 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.
Multiracial Malaysians! Remember what Umno stands for (above images from Facebook).
Ayer Kuning by-election not necessary a choice between the devil (Umno) and the deep blue sea (PAS)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20, 2025: The 45% non-Malay voters in the Ayer Kuning (Perak) by-election must send a clear signal to racial and religious bigots and their parties that there is room for them in multiracial Malaysia.
Prof Dr Tajudin Rasdi said non-Malay voters have to choose between Umno (the devil) and PAS (the deep blue sea), two parties that have insulted their religions and heritage.
He said it is a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea.
However, that may not necessary be the case.
If there is a decent Independent candidate or a third party (be it a mosquito party), then non-Malays have a choice to send a clear message to the two bigoted parties - Umno and PAS.
The Taliban-like PAS is clearly unacceptable to non-Malays and Umno staunchly supported its racial and bigoted youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh.
Enough is enough of the racial and religious bigotry and insults from Umno and PAS.
Multiracial Malaysians who cherish and treasure national unity and harmony, just cast your ballots wisely for the future of your generations and country.
Show Umno and PAS the garbage dump, where they belong.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below Tajudin’s take on the by-election and our previous postings:
Ayer Kuning by-election: a choice between devil and deep blue sea
-20 Mar 2025, 07:00 AM
Non-Malay voters have to choose between Umno and PAS, two parties that have insulted their religions and heritage.
In Ayer Kuning, 45% non-Malay votes are at stake. The contenders will be Umno and PAS.
For the Malay majority, the options are clear. They can vote either for a party that claims to know the quick and easy passage to heaven, or one that offers a longer route via nation building and economic progress.
However, the non-Malays appear to have a huge problem. In their eyes, both parties have committed a great many sins. Also included in their ranks are personalities who have insulted the religions and heritage of non-Muslims.
So, it seems that their choice is between the devil and the deep blue sea. Or is it? Let’s review.
In the eyes of the non-Malays, Umno’s sins are threefold. One, for wanting Najib Razak to be placed under house arrest. Malaysians, including many Malays, are already struggling to come to terms with the shortening of his prison sentence.
To make matters worse, it was recently reported that another huge stash of money — as much as RM170 million in cash — was found with aides associated directly with another Umno member, former prime minister Ismail Sabri of Umno. Also seized were gold bars, handbags and watches.
The third is Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh. To me, this man is the bane of the nation. He lies in wait and fires shots at the Chinese especially. Among his favourite targets are DAP’s Chinese leaders. He does this to be counted as a Malay and Muslim hero, but has contributed zero ideas for nation development.
So far, he appears to have been very successful in his bid to be re-elected as Umno Youth chief, and perhaps may even be named a candidate for vice-president.
But will Akmal come and campaign in Chinese areas? That may not be a wise move for Umno. He will probably just appear here and there, hugging the candidate, as he did in Nenggiri, and then claim that he has gone to the ground.
Umno is the devil we know.
But what about PAS?
The party cannot differentiate between academic information on family relations and campaign war material. It claims to be justified in portraying DAP leaders as communists based on their biological inheritance. I honestly cannot fathom how many levels of stupidity it takes for party leaders to get to this position.
PAS is also famous for declaring non-Muslims as “kafir harbi” (belligerent infidels) through their religious declaration of the Qunut Nazilah.
Perak PAS chief Razman Zakaria has made ridiculous statements about DAP leaders, wrongly linking one of them to a financial tycoon simply by virtue of her surname, and also suggesting that only those with physical features that resemble the Malays are capable of being loyal to the country.
It is very clear that PAS’s game plan is to spook the Malays with certain narratives about Christians, communists and the Chinese.
Thus, PAS is the deep blue sea. So, which party should we choose?
Perhaps, the way to resolve the problem is to look at the makeup of the Perak state assembly. In Perak, PH has more assemblymen than BN, but an Umno man holds the post of chief minister.
The exco is mixed, with good representation from DAP (18 seats), PKR (5), Amanah (1) and Umno (7). MCA holds the one remaining BN seat.
That means Umno can rely on help from its unity government partners when campaigning and will not need to mobilise its machinery in Melaka and Johor, where the party is dominant, to help in the Ayer Kuning by-election.
Ismail is unlikely to cause much of a problem as Umno has already successfully isolated him by not coming out to defend him in public.
Will voters overlook the negativity surrounding Umno and pragmatically defend the working relationship presently happening, or will they stay away as a sign of protest?
Non-Malays must send Umno a strong message and tell Akmal to stay away from Perak, as he and his brand of politics are not welcome there. After all, the Umno-PH alliance in Perak operates very differently from Umno in Melaka and Johor, where race and religion are front and centre of everything.
PAS also does not work with others outside of their own faith. It may have been able to do that once before, but not this version of the party. PAS today uses venomous politics, using race and religion to win at any cost.
In Ayer Kuning, there is a new opportunity for hope of a multicultural Malaysia, and a chance to send someone a very strong message.
The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of FMT.
-20 Mar 2025, 07:00 AM
Non-Malay voters have to choose between Umno and PAS, two parties that have insulted their religions and heritage.
In Ayer Kuning, 45% non-Malay votes are at stake. The contenders will be Umno and PAS.
For the Malay majority, the options are clear. They can vote either for a party that claims to know the quick and easy passage to heaven, or one that offers a longer route via nation building and economic progress.
However, the non-Malays appear to have a huge problem. In their eyes, both parties have committed a great many sins. Also included in their ranks are personalities who have insulted the religions and heritage of non-Muslims.
So, it seems that their choice is between the devil and the deep blue sea. Or is it? Let’s review.
In the eyes of the non-Malays, Umno’s sins are threefold. One, for wanting Najib Razak to be placed under house arrest. Malaysians, including many Malays, are already struggling to come to terms with the shortening of his prison sentence.
To make matters worse, it was recently reported that another huge stash of money — as much as RM170 million in cash — was found with aides associated directly with another Umno member, former prime minister Ismail Sabri of Umno. Also seized were gold bars, handbags and watches.
The third is Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh. To me, this man is the bane of the nation. He lies in wait and fires shots at the Chinese especially. Among his favourite targets are DAP’s Chinese leaders. He does this to be counted as a Malay and Muslim hero, but has contributed zero ideas for nation development.
So far, he appears to have been very successful in his bid to be re-elected as Umno Youth chief, and perhaps may even be named a candidate for vice-president.
But will Akmal come and campaign in Chinese areas? That may not be a wise move for Umno. He will probably just appear here and there, hugging the candidate, as he did in Nenggiri, and then claim that he has gone to the ground.
Umno is the devil we know.
But what about PAS?
The party cannot differentiate between academic information on family relations and campaign war material. It claims to be justified in portraying DAP leaders as communists based on their biological inheritance. I honestly cannot fathom how many levels of stupidity it takes for party leaders to get to this position.
PAS is also famous for declaring non-Muslims as “kafir harbi” (belligerent infidels) through their religious declaration of the Qunut Nazilah.
Perak PAS chief Razman Zakaria has made ridiculous statements about DAP leaders, wrongly linking one of them to a financial tycoon simply by virtue of her surname, and also suggesting that only those with physical features that resemble the Malays are capable of being loyal to the country.
It is very clear that PAS’s game plan is to spook the Malays with certain narratives about Christians, communists and the Chinese.
Thus, PAS is the deep blue sea. So, which party should we choose?
Perhaps, the way to resolve the problem is to look at the makeup of the Perak state assembly. In Perak, PH has more assemblymen than BN, but an Umno man holds the post of chief minister.
The exco is mixed, with good representation from DAP (18 seats), PKR (5), Amanah (1) and Umno (7). MCA holds the one remaining BN seat.
That means Umno can rely on help from its unity government partners when campaigning and will not need to mobilise its machinery in Melaka and Johor, where the party is dominant, to help in the Ayer Kuning by-election.
Ismail is unlikely to cause much of a problem as Umno has already successfully isolated him by not coming out to defend him in public.
Will voters overlook the negativity surrounding Umno and pragmatically defend the working relationship presently happening, or will they stay away as a sign of protest?
Non-Malays must send Umno a strong message and tell Akmal to stay away from Perak, as he and his brand of politics are not welcome there. After all, the Umno-PH alliance in Perak operates very differently from Umno in Melaka and Johor, where race and religion are front and centre of everything.
PAS also does not work with others outside of their own faith. It may have been able to do that once before, but not this version of the party. PAS today uses venomous politics, using race and religion to win at any cost.
In Ayer Kuning, there is a new opportunity for hope of a multicultural Malaysia, and a chance to send someone a very strong message.
The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of FMT.
Thursday, 6 March 2025
Give the bigots and Umno the boot on April 26
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Give the bigots and Umno the boot on April 26
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7, 2025: April 26 is the opportunity and time for multiracial Malaysians who treasure national unity and harmony to condemn racial and religious bigoted parties.
The Ayer Kuning by-election in Perak provides that opportunity for Malaysians to dump the racist Umno led by its Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh.
Pakatan Harapan (PH) is unlikely to contest the seat because Umno is defending the seat following the death of Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
Since the Taliban-like PAS and the Perikatan Nasional (PN) led by the racist and unpatrotic Muhyiddin “I Am Malay” First Yassin are also unaccptable to multiracial Malaysians, the only choice left, hopefully, is a third party or an influencial and acceptable Independent.
Show the racial and religious bigots that multiracial Malaysians have had enough of their bigotry that threatens national unity and harmony daily.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on the Eection Commission (EC)’s announce of the by-election date and a past post:
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Give the bigots and Umno the boot on April 26
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7, 2025: April 26 is the opportunity and time for multiracial Malaysians who treasure national unity and harmony to condemn racial and religious bigoted parties.
The Ayer Kuning by-election in Perak provides that opportunity for Malaysians to dump the racist Umno led by its Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh.
Pakatan Harapan (PH) is unlikely to contest the seat because Umno is defending the seat following the death of Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
Since the Taliban-like PAS and the Perikatan Nasional (PN) led by the racist and unpatrotic Muhyiddin “I Am Malay” First Yassin are also unaccptable to multiracial Malaysians, the only choice left, hopefully, is a third party or an influencial and acceptable Independent.
Show the racial and religious bigots that multiracial Malaysians have had enough of their bigotry that threatens national unity and harmony daily.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on the Eection Commission (EC)’s announce of the by-election date and a past post:
Ayer Kuning by-election on April 26
-07 Mar 2025, 11:35 AM
Nomination day will be April 12 and early voting is set for April 22.
The Ayer Kuning by-election was called following the death of assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
PETALING JAYA: The by-election for the Ayer Kuning state seat in Perak will be held on April 26, the Election Commission (EC) announced today.
In a press conference at the EC headquarters this morning, EC chairman Ramlan Harun said nominations would be held on April 12, with early voting on April 22.
The by-election follows the death of Umno assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
Ishsam won the seat in the last general election with a 2,213-majority in a five-cornered contest.
Ramlan said overseas voters could apply for postal ballots online starting today. Applications will close on March 20.
He said there are 31,897 registered voters in Ayer Kuning.
It will cost RM2.5 million to run the by-election, with 601 officers to be appointed to manage the relevant affairs.
Friday, 28 February 2025
-07 Mar 2025, 11:35 AM
Nomination day will be April 12 and early voting is set for April 22.
The Ayer Kuning by-election was called following the death of assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
PETALING JAYA: The by-election for the Ayer Kuning state seat in Perak will be held on April 26, the Election Commission (EC) announced today.
In a press conference at the EC headquarters this morning, EC chairman Ramlan Harun said nominations would be held on April 12, with early voting on April 22.
The by-election follows the death of Umno assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
Ishsam won the seat in the last general election with a 2,213-majority in a five-cornered contest.
Ramlan said overseas voters could apply for postal ballots online starting today. Applications will close on March 20.
He said there are 31,897 registered voters in Ayer Kuning.
It will cost RM2.5 million to run the by-election, with 601 officers to be appointed to manage the relevant affairs.
Friday, 28 February 2025
Opportunity for Malaysians to show Umno rakyat (people) is the boss
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28, 2025: The Election Commission (EC) is meeting next Friday to fix the date for the Ayer Kuning by-election.
It is a golden opportunity to show the racist and bigoted Umno who is the boss.
Multiracial Malaysians who treasure national unity and harmony should cast their ballots wisely to show Umno that there is no room for racial and religious bigots like their youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh.
So, dump both Umno, the Taliban-like PAS and Perikatan Nasional led by the racist and unpatriotic Muhyiddin "I Am Malay First" Yassin, hopefully for a third party or Independent.
Keep this political flame burning in honour and memory of the late ABU founder:
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on the EC meeting and our previous posting on ABU:
EC to meet next Friday on Ayer Kuning by-election
-28 Feb 2025, 06:58 PM
This follows the death of assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
The Election Commission is expected to announce the nomination and polling dates for the Ayer Kuning by-election after the meeting.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission will hold a special meeting on March 7 to discuss the Ayer Kuning state by-election in Perak.
EC secretary Ikmalrudin Ishak said the meeting follows the notice on the vacancy of the seat after the death of the assemblyman, Ishsam Shahruddin, on Feb 22.
He said the commission received the official notification from Perak state assembly speaker Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid.
“As stipulated under Article XXXVI (5), Part 1 of the Perak Constitution, the vacant seat must be filled within 60 days from the date the EC confirms the vacancy,” Ikmalrudin said in a statement today.
A press conference will be held after the special meeting to possibly announce the nomination and polling dates for the by-election.
Ishsam, 59, died of a heart attack following a friendly football match in George Town, Penang, last Saturday.
He had served as Tapah Umno division chief since 2018 and won the Ayer Kuning seat in the 15th general election in November 2022 with a 2,213-vote majority in a five-cornered contest.
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Opportunity for Malaysians to show Umno rakyat (people) is the boss
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28, 2025: The Election Commission (EC) is meeting next Friday to fix the date for the Ayer Kuning by-election.
It is a golden opportunity to show the racist and bigoted Umno who is the boss.
Multiracial Malaysians who treasure national unity and harmony should cast their ballots wisely to show Umno that there is no room for racial and religious bigots like their youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh.
So, dump both Umno, the Taliban-like PAS and Perikatan Nasional led by the racist and unpatriotic Muhyiddin "I Am Malay First" Yassin, hopefully for a third party or Independent.
Keep this political flame burning in honour and memory of the late ABU founder:
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on the EC meeting and our previous posting on ABU:
EC to meet next Friday on Ayer Kuning by-election
-28 Feb 2025, 06:58 PM
This follows the death of assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin on Feb 22.
The Election Commission is expected to announce the nomination and polling dates for the Ayer Kuning by-election after the meeting.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission will hold a special meeting on March 7 to discuss the Ayer Kuning state by-election in Perak.
EC secretary Ikmalrudin Ishak said the meeting follows the notice on the vacancy of the seat after the death of the assemblyman, Ishsam Shahruddin, on Feb 22.
He said the commission received the official notification from Perak state assembly speaker Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid.
“As stipulated under Article XXXVI (5), Part 1 of the Perak Constitution, the vacant seat must be filled within 60 days from the date the EC confirms the vacancy,” Ikmalrudin said in a statement today.
A press conference will be held after the special meeting to possibly announce the nomination and polling dates for the by-election.
Ishsam, 59, died of a heart attack following a friendly football match in George Town, Penang, last Saturday.
He had served as Tapah Umno division chief since 2018 and won the Ayer Kuning seat in the 15th general election in November 2022 with a 2,213-vote majority in a five-cornered contest.
Saturday, 13 April 2024
Is Umno’s interest demi rakyat dan negara?
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Is Umno’s interest demi rakyat dan negara?
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14, 2024: The above info image was found posted on Facebook.
The accuracy of its contents has not been verified. But if it’s true, then it is even more crucial for Malaysians to dump Umno totally in the next general election, due in 2027.
The more than six-decade-old political party does not know the difference between governing Malaysia and party matters and interest.
If it can cheat in general elections, Umno is capable of cheating Malaysians.
And, currently, Umno fully supports its racial and religious bigoted youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh’s actions that threaten national unity and harmony.
Is Umno’s interest and agenda demi rakyat dan negara (for people and country)?
It is time for Malaysians to revive the late lawyer activist Haris Ibrahim’s political rallying call ABU (Anything But Umno).
For image info, go to https://focusmalaysia.my/haris-ibrahim-the-man-who-gave-it-all-for-anything-but-umno/
For image info, go to https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/639591
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Is Umno’s interest demi rakyat dan negara?
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14, 2024: The above info image was found posted on Facebook.
The accuracy of its contents has not been verified. But if it’s true, then it is even more crucial for Malaysians to dump Umno totally in the next general election, due in 2027.
The more than six-decade-old political party does not know the difference between governing Malaysia and party matters and interest.
If it can cheat in general elections, Umno is capable of cheating Malaysians.
And, currently, Umno fully supports its racial and religious bigoted youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh’s actions that threaten national unity and harmony.
Is Umno’s interest and agenda demi rakyat dan negara (for people and country)?
It is time for Malaysians to revive the late lawyer activist Haris Ibrahim’s political rallying call ABU (Anything But Umno).
For image info, go to https://focusmalaysia.my/haris-ibrahim-the-man-who-gave-it-all-for-anything-but-umno/
For image info, go to https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/639591
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