Jumping on the bandwagon

It is a record in Malaysian election history that there are 15 candidates in a by-election, or even in a constituency in any general election.

While each independent candidate may claim to have his or her noble intention for contesting, what seems obvious was the chance to make money or even become a millionaire if successful at the election. This does not preclude those in BN or PR, if and when successful and was offered something which he or she can't refuse - it all depends on the individual character.

The fact that the previous state assemblyman in Bukit Selambau stood as an independent and won must have encouraged them tremendously. Pay Rm5,000 and wait for offers – either BN or PR might be interested in taking them off the contest – and then accept the higher offer. Some unknowns are satisfied even for a small sum over and above the deposit paid, while others would try their luck at the ‘who wants to be a millionaire’ contest!

From Malaysia Today:
Independents Undressed-Bkt Selambau
Dikirim pada April 2, 2009 oleh Shamsul Iskandar
While its a national history that 15 candidates are vying for the coveted Kedah state exco seat, many hipothesis had alluded to its phenomena.
Let’s look at the independent candidates and their background:
1)ANUAR B HAMID - An ex-Armed Forces major (retired), an UMNO member of Sungai Air Mendidih branch in Merbok division, frustrated with Umno after Dr. Mahathir left the party sulking. He was also responsible for closing down the Sungai Air Mendidih Umno’s Hall.
2)RADZI B LAZIM - Claimed to be ex-PKR division chief, its nonsense, he is now an UMNO member with several ex-PKR members including former Kedah youth chief, Zamil Ibrahim & ex-Merbok PKR chief, Mochtar Mansor.
3)KHAMIS B AWANG - An UMNO member of Sungai Layar branch in Sungai Petani.
4) ABD RAHIM B ABU - An UMNO member of Bukit Selambau, under the supervision of Pakjang Badri, former assemblyman of Bukit Selambau in the 1990’s.
5)HUSAINI YAACOB - Also an UMNO member , a businessman who owns 5 quarries in Singkir, Perlis, Bukit Perak, Sik & Juru. His firm owns an UMNO associated associated company, Kemelong.
6)FADZIL B ABD WAHAB - An ex-Army Officer who owns a cafe & kedai nasi kandar in Ambamgan Heights, Sg Lalang. He’s well known for his nickname “TokMisai”. He is also an UMNO samseng affiliate @ ‘Ayahanda’ Pekida.
7)TAN HOCH HUAT - A Gerakan member of Sungai Petani, a component of Barisan Nasional.
8)CHANDARAJAH A/L TANASEGARAN - A MIC member of Taman Ria Jaya, Sungai Petani. Also a businessman.
9) G SARALA A/P LOGNATHAN - An ex- Kedah People’s Progressive Party Wanita Chief.
10)VENASON A/L MICHELE - An ex-MIC member of Taman Ria Jaya.
11)LOGANATHAN A/L RAMACHANDRAN - An ex-MIC member too.
12)MOGANAKUMA A/L SUBRAMANIAM - An ex- MIC, a Kedah HINRAF leader.
13) JAYAGOPAL A/L ADAIL KALAM - An ex-PKR member who was suspended by PKR Pokok Sena Division.
So, for all too see, These candidates can lie about their so called secret association & UMNO Barisan National can parade the streets, But we will campaign hard to tell the truth again these pretender.
Defending people’s victory, Vote For Keadilan, Vote For Pakatan Rakyat !


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