Post elections.....

So... it´s already been 1 week since that "Black 505" like everyone is calling it nowadays happened. Yes... the elections in Malaysia has finally concluded, and not much to my surprise, BN is back to once again being government for yet another 5 years..... but this time around, instead of accepting the news... Many citizens are making alot of noise for CHANGE or.... UBAH as what is being chanted all over the world wide web..... facebook has been a tremendous blur, from morning till night, logging in I see stories and news article - countless and countless of articles saying how BN has manipulated the votes and how there were foreign voters shipped in from Bangladesh etc etc...

Don´t get me wrong... I am not complaining about whats written in facebook or anywhere else. In fact it is rather informative. But yet.... I am wondering.. how much of these do you guys want to do? Reading an article, from FMT (Which someone was telling me they are rather bias atm....)  titled BN will be toppled this year (clickable link), makes me really question... why are you guys doing this? Yea... you want change, you want UBAH....... but, don´t you guys know, no matter what you do at the moment, or how many "peaceful rallies" or street demonstrations you do, it won´t change the government?! The Prime Minister is already sworn in. Election is concluded. We, those that want change, have lost! No.... it doesn´t mean we are going into defeat... but rather...... Spend the next 5 years learning from our stupidity or mistakes that costs us BN to rule Malaysia again.

Not in comparison.... nor that I dont have faith and etc......

But do you know.... the wars in the Middle East also started as "street demonstrations"?

‘BN will be toppled this year’

Lisa J. Ariffin

 | May 14, 2013

A massive street rally is being planned to overthrow the ruling government.

KUALA LUMPUR: Pro-Pakatan Rakyat groups have vowed to overthrow the Barisan Nasional government this year through a massive street rally.

Speakers at a forum held yesterday unanimously agreed that waiting for five years until the next
general election was too long, and vowed to overthrow BN this year through “force”.

The street rally is rumoured to be as early as May 17 or 18 to overthrow BN and capture Putrajaya.

“We will take to the streets and take over Putrajaya. If we really want to overthrow them, there is no other way. Democracy does not work,” Haris Ibrahim from ABU (Anything But Umno) told the 1,500-strong crowd here.

“The people cannot wait anymore. We don’t want to wait another five years. We will take the streets,” he added.

PKR vice-president and Batu MP Tian Chua mirrored Haris’ cry to overthrow BN through force, and said it was the people’s choice.

“The decision to wait another five years or fight is not the right of Pakatan leaders, the results during the polls were not of Pakatan… but the rakyat’s,” he said.

‘This is not a threat, it is a promise’

Meanwhile, student leader Adam Adli Halim challenged the authorities to arrest him for urging the public to overthrow the government.

“Najib calls us the minority, but today we are proud to be the new majority in the country. We are able to mobilise and seize back our democracy that was stolen from us,” he said to loud cheers.

“We cannot wait for five years to overthrow Umno and BN, 2013 is ours. We will bring them down.

“I urge the people of Malaysia to unite and go down to the streets to take back what is ours. Elections won’t overthrow the government, the people’s power will,” he added.

Electoral watchdog group Bersih 2.0 steering committee member  Hishamuddin Rais pointed out that it was useless to take their unhappiness to the courts as he claimed the justice system was being controlled by the government.

“That is why we must take to the streets. We have to come out. What Najib likes is wrong, and what he doesn’t like is what we have to do,” he said.

“We will mobilise a big group and rally on the streets. This is not a threat, this is a promise,” he stressed.

Following the general election on Sunday that saw ruling Barisan Nasional capture their 13th consecutive victory, Pakatan and their supporters have claimed that the polls were rigged.

So..... before you go do something really stupid and throw your life away doing some street demonstrations... thinking about the safety of yourself....and if you are married, think about your family and the future of your kids before proceeding to doing something like this. We may all wish for a change, but sometimes, can you really handle the change? Before you shoot me down for what I wrote.... remember... it´s my blog... and my personal views. If you don´t like what you read... the little X on the top right corner of your browser will be your way out.

I stand wanting a better Malaysia... but not at the cost of something this drastic nor a future that might end up in war. Because..... although I now live in Europe, I still have my parents, my family... and my love one back in Malaysia. I want them to grow old peacefully, or even have their kids and family in peace and the beauty of the Malaysia we all know than to be dragged into an unwanted warzone.

It´s probably slightly few more hours more in Malaysia, before the sun starts rising and the people starts getting ready to march to their respective voting poll stations to start casting their votes...... and for me, sitting 10,000 km far away from Malaysia, I sit here anxiously browsing through portal after portal.... scrapping for any news and information about the upcoming election which, by the time I am awake, will be gone and done........ 

True, although I am staying miles and miles away from Malaysia... I still worry. I have love ones back home, family friends and definitely love ones. What will Malaysia be like after this election?! Will they resort to violence when BN wins back the damn elections (whether is it with unclean ways or clean ways)? Or will things turn havoc when Pakatan turns out to be the next new government?!

Anyways... while browsing around in the cyber world (yea... living abroad have its advantages... at least I am not restricted to news of Malaysia), I found this article - along with few videos - about the upcoming election that will be in a few hours..... Enjoy reading the article and also the videos..... worth a few penny for your thoughts =)

Malaysian election marred by violence and claims of 'faulty ink'

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN

May 3, 2013 -- Updated 0250 GMT (1050 HKT)

Politics looking forward in Malaysia

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Violence mars Malaysian election ahead of Sunday's general election
• Analysts says the outcome is too close to call
• Barisan Nasional may lose power after more than 50 years in office
• Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim could become country's new leader

Hong Kong (CNN) -- Malaysia's closest-ever election is also fast becoming what some have described as its most violent amid reports of petrol bombs, texted death threats and beatings in the weeks leading up to Sunday's poll.

Just days before polling booths opened, the potential for voter fraud was also being alleged after reports that indelible ink used to mark the fingers of advance voters was washing off with water.

"The whole purpose of introducing indelible ink is to cut off multiple voters -- that is now being compromised by low quality ink," said Maria Chin Abdullah from BERSIH 2.0, which campaigns for electoral reform.

"The election commissioner had the cheek to tell us they forgot to shake the bottle. How ridiculous can that be, right?"

In a bid to end the claims, Malaysia's election commissioner staged a public demonstration Thursday to prove his assertion that the ink could not in fact be washed off. It will be used Sunday, as planned, he said.

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The choice

On Sunday, voters will be asked to choose between the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, which -- with its predecessor -- has ruled the country for 56 years, and Pakatan Rakyat (PR), a loose coalition of opposition parties formed after the last election in 2008.

BN is led by Prime Minister Najib Razak, the son and nephew of former prime ministers, who has held the post since 2009.

PR is headed by Anwar Ibrahim, a former finance and deputy prime minister who served time in prison on corruption and sodomy charges which he says were politically motivated. The first sodomy charge was overturned in 2004 and in January 2012 he was acquitted of a second charge of sodomy, a serious offense in Malaysia which carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

In a hard-fought campaign, both parties have been trying to entice voters with promises of generous government spending, though analysts say it's ultimately a choice between old and new, the status quo and an untested opposition.

"Both manifestos actually do not contain anything policy-wise; there are just little giveaways, they promise you this, promise you that but there's not much policy difference between both of them," said James Chin, professor of political science at the Malaysian campus of Australia's Monash University.

Racial tension

Bubbling under the surface is racial tension that has divided the country ever since BN introduced policies in the 1970s to favor ethnic Malays.

Malaysia's Constitution effectively splits the country between Bumiputera, or ethic Malays, and natives of Sarawak and Sabah, and citizens of mostly Chinese or Indian descent.

According to the CIA World Factbook, just over 50% of the country is Malay, while Chinese make up 23.7% and Indians 7.1%.

There are set government quotas on how much of the country's wealth should be held by Bumiputera. They are entitled to discounts on housing and must be offered enough stock in a company if it wants to be listed on the stock exchange.

Anwar and Pakatan Rakyat are realistic enough to know that if they try to change the foundation of the state then the Malays won't vote for them
James Chin, Monash University

The policy has created discontent which the opposition has harnessed in its campaign, saying the policies must be reformed to create a more open society. But one analyst said a PR win would not mean wholesale change.

"Anwar and Pakatan Rakyat are realistic enough to know that if they try to change the foundation of the state then the Malays won't vote for them. They will fine-tune the system so that the system reflects more on need rather than race," Chin said.

So who will win?

At this stage, analysts say it's too close to call.

A poll released by the University of Malaya Centre of Democracy and Election's (UMCEDEL) last week suggested that more than 60% of voters surveyed favored PR. However, the government dismissed the poll and said its own survey showed it was out in front, according to local news websites.

"It's down to the wire now and this survey substantiates that. It's just so hard to tell," said Liam Hanlon, senior political analyst for Cascade Asia, who just two weeks ago predicted a narrow BN victory.

"I think there's a sense among new voters, young voters, urban voters, that BN is the establishment party. Conservatives, they don't relate to young voters," he said.

What's important to voters, says BERSIH's Chin, is whether the election is perceived to be free and fair.

"It's not just the results, people are judging them on whether there is going to be any fair play," she said. "If there is none, people will be very angry. I'm not sure what the people will decide to do -- it is really up to the people to take charge."

Chin of Monash University said voters' response to a potential BN victory will depend on how many of the 222 federal seats it can win.

"If Najib gets within the range of 140 to 150 (seats) people will just give him the benefit of the doubt. But if he goes above 180 they will be demonstrating in the streets. The population will not accept that he has a majority," he said.

Ensuring everyone can access information without interference is critical if there is to be a level political playing field in Malaysia
Phil Robertson, HRW

From egg-throwing to bombs

The rate and severity of election-related attacks has been escalating since parliament was dissolved on April 3, and observers fear it will only get worse in the days and hours before polling begins.

"For a long time our elections have been peaceful. This is one election where we are not just getting violence, we are getting smear campaigns going on and bribery is quite widely reported," said BERSIH's Chin.

On Thursday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged both coalition parties to "rein in their supporters," who it said had graduated from egg-throwing and paint-smearing to physical assaults and bomb attacks.

And along with the violence, HRW said that cyber attacks had been directed at a number of Malaysian news websites, restricting access to reporting on the election within the country.

"Ensuring everyone can access information without interference is critical if there is to be a level political playing field in Malaysia," said Phil Robertson from HRW. "The government has a duty to investigate and shut down all cyber attacks, interference with ISPs, and hacking so that freedom of expression and the right to receive information is preserved."

From the outside

Foreign investors are becoming increasingly anxious about the election outcome, Hanlon said, because despite concerns about Malaysia's gaping fiscal deficit, the country's economy has performed relatively well amid the global slowdown. The worry is that a change in leadership could undo years of growth.

The World Bank expects Malaysia's GDP to grow 5% this year, boosted by capital projects and domestic spending, as citizens make use of civil servant wage increases and government handouts.

"I don't think foreign investors would all of a sudden pack up shop and leave if BN lost, but I think there's an element of uncertainty about 'how would an Anwar government look?' And they have to take that possibility more seriously," he said.

Modern Slavery?

Found this video, while browsing around in CNN....... actually...... I was sadden to see this video. That poor girl is only 17...... but what saddens me most... was that apparently it is completely legal in Malaysia. Always knew that factory workers in Malaysia work long hours, but never knew..... the real story behind it.... especially how it is actually legal back in Malaysia. Voices should speak up... to get such things eliminated!

Girl, 4, dies after rape in India

How can men be so stupid and no brains and ironic sometimes? This piece of news is so disturbing...... 4 years old.... a whole future ahead of her.... and what you did? Just because you can´t control your hormons, you can´t control your stupid "dick"...... you destroyed her.... and worse... KILLED her with your stupidity. Outrageous.... and yet..... what´s the government doing about it? nothing. 

Girl, 4, dies after rape in India

From Sumnima Udas and Neiha Sharma, CNN

May 1, 2013 -- Updated 2325 GMT (0725 HKT)

4-year-old dies after kidnapping, rape

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• A 4-year-old girl died from injuries suffered in a sexual assault, hospital says
• A 35-year-old man has been arrested in the case
• It is the latest in a number of assaults that have caused outrage

New Delhi (CNN) -- A week after the news of a child rape sparked protests in India, hospital officials confirmed the rape of another girl.

The 4-year-old died Monday from cardiac arrest at Care Hospital in Nagpur, India, a spokesman said. A 35-year-old man has been arrested and accused of sexually assaulting the girl, said Mithilesh Shukla, superintendent of police.

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It is the latest in a number of assaults that caused outrage and raised questions about how women and girls are treated in India.

The girl was allegedly abducted from Ghansaur, a small town in central India, on April 17, and her family found her the next day, unconscious and with severe head injuries, Shukla said.

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She was airlifted to the hospital in Nagpur and put on a ventilator but did not survive.

"The doctors tried very hard but were not successful," hospital spokesman P.S. Shriram said.

Police say the suspect, Firoz Khan, has confessed to the assault.

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"We hope from the administration, the police and the court that a fast-track court will hear the case and that the accused will be given the death sentence," said one of the girl's relatives, Aalok Vajpayee.

Last week, two arrests were made in the case of another victim, a 5-year-old girl who was raped in New Delhi.

The assaults on the girls came just four months after a 23-year-old physiotherapy student was gang-raped in a bus in New Delhi, setting off furious protests in India. She later died at a Singapore hospital.

After the attacks, the country's news media turned their attention to some of the thousands of rape cases reported in the nation each year.

In a recent report, the Asian Center for Human Rights cited statistics that it said showed 48,338 child rape cases were reported in India between 2001 and 2011. The report said the number of cases rose from 2,113 in 2001 to 7,112 in 2011.