The Election Commission has to be more transparent because there are now more and more people watching their every move.
I believe those in the army (postal votes) would vote for the opposition if given the chance to vote without supervision.
The recent cow-head incident which required the banning of two video clips in Malaysiakini and the banning of the matter when campaigning showed the extent of the harm it had caused and the fear of backlash from the public in general, the Hindus in particular. Damage control and sweet talking with new political leaders cannot undo what had been done. Only the leaders would benefit from PM's deals while the majority would still resent and vote against them.
The increasing use and effectiveness of the internet in campaigning. There is already one website http://baganutama.blogspot.com/ set up by Pakatan supporters specially for this by-election, besides Zorro unmasked and his Special Bunch with their increasing experience and expertise.
NST Online:
PORT DICKSON: Anyone bringing up the Shah Alam cow's head incident during the Bagan Pinang election campaign will be detained immediately and could face charges of inciting racial tensions.
The warning was made by Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk T. Murugiah, who said that it applied to Barisan Nasional and the opposition.
"We will assign officers to keep tabs on all ceramah and other activities during the campaign and they will alert the police immediately if the issue is raised."
Murugiah is the deputy minister in charge of the National Unity and Integration Department.
"We want a clean and fair campaign and to ensure no racial or religious issues are raised to incite the people."
The BN is now on the defensive, after having lost 7 out of 8 by-elections. The only one, in Sarawak was not without controversies because of the lack of accessibility which transparency. The more anxious they are, the more it shows they are insecure. If they lose this election, they are unlikely to win the next general elections.
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way to go mate
with the grace of GOD even with their cheating ways PR will win. hoping i am able to get you in fb (got interesting guys there)lol
I forgot to mention the effect of the winds of change blowing in that direction. It was clear after the results of March 8, 2008 were known, which showed Pakatan actually received more than 50% of total votes in West Malaysia - a fact which most people did not realize and assume BN just lost two-third majority. They could hang on because of Sabah and Sarawak, their saviours.
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