Al-Jazeera 101 East: Malik Imtiaz vs the duo on YouTube
Friday, November 16th, 2007 | 3:16 am @ SK
So here you go, the online version on YouTube.
(SOURCE: Al-Jazeera 101 East)
The debate …
Malaysia has just seen it’s biggest protest for almost a decade, with tens of thousands marching to demand electoral reform.
Their call was met with tear-gas and water cannon.
So is there a need for fundamental change in the south-east Asian country or did the demonstrators get what they deserve?
According to the the "pondan" minister …
- There is no need for institutional reform to the Malaysia election system as the institution is fine and the system works (just because the ruling coalition lost Kelantan to PAS?)
- Democracy is in place because he is the the rakyat’s elected representatives (even though he s**ks!)
- No excessive force was used to disperse the gathering (use of tear gas and water cannons?!)
- There is press freedom in Malaysia (even when the rally was underreported by the Government-controlled mainstream media?!)
Now, do watch the videos below to find out nothing but the truth!
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
Now you tell.
November 16th, 2007 at 4:01 am
They say when you tell too much lies, you tend to believe them yourself.
These videos proved just that.
They don’t realise they contradicted themselves so many times and were humiliated on international TV.
Then again, these beruks have no shame, and as long as Malaysians vote them into power again, Malaysians deserve to get sodomised for years to come.
November 16th, 2007 at 10:08 am
I dont think you can draw much conclusion from the debate. It was too short and the questions were not incisive enough.
It was interesting though to watch the postures of the participants. Imtiaz appeared a bit nervous but was calm in his speech, KJ was the eager beaver, intending on imposing himself and correcting the Minister and the Minister himself, he was like a [DELETED], wasnt he?
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November 16th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
What was KJ doing there anyway, he is only the second boss of UMNO ‘Youth’?
What right does he have to speak on behalf of the Government of Malaysia?
The G of M is not supposed to be an UMNO ‘Youth’ government.
He has really exposed himself as ‘the power behind the PM’.
He can talk the Queen’s English, but it is the quality of what is said which really matters.
Nazi was, as expected, pathetic and arrogant.
That Al-Jazeera 101 East interview showed the whole world that oppression, suppression of human rights and the draconian laws which are in force to stifle any dissent.
Thanks very much Al-Jazeerah.
November 17th, 2007 at 9:10 am
November 17th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
November 19th, 2007 at 9:47 am
Al-Jazeera channel are no longer accessible by basic Astro package after they broadcasted the 101 East program regarding the BERSIH rally. ASTRO might had changed the packages that the channel are no longer under the basic package. Is this part of ‘media blackout’ strategy by the govt?
November 19th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
I wonder what was that UMNO youth trying to cover up about Police granting them the freedom to have a rally or not. Is he or is he not?
November 19th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
Talk about the freedom of press, ptui!!! This happens when the sun rises in the west.
November 20th, 2007 at 8:34 am
November 23rd, 2007 at 3:37 am
November 29th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Politics is what it’s called - politics - fight for power and influence. One can boast of a honourable fight if his heart is for the betterment of the nation. Ones will exert extra effort to win if there is more to lose than simply losing a seat such as honour, freedom, and wealth - all motivated by self rather than people.
Have we lost the true point of being a ruler? What does it mean to rule a country? My guess:
1) To increase the wealth of the country
2) To improve the living conditions of the people
3) To rule by and enforce all that are written in the law
4) To help the poor
5) To increase quality of life in the nation
What I have seen as a malaysian that contradicts the sole purposes of rulership.
OUR money was spent on short term gratifications that will not bring long term development to Malaysia
OUR money was spent MORE than what an average need to spend for the same and even better outcome
OUR money was spent on defective products and buildings with very little supervision, no planning, and no accountability.
OUR money was spent to bail out failed projects and businesses
The Undeniable Consequences:
Our goods are one of the lowest compared to other countries, but we are spending higher % of our earnings to buy them
- yet it is commonly heard that it’s cheaper to shop in other countries e.g. US, Singapore
When we voice our grievances, we are asked to leave the country.
Who will I vote? I will not vote for the reason of against a party. I will not vote, simply, because of a party. I will vote for those whom I see serve the people, not themselves.
Based on the loads of candidates we have now, I do not favour anyone. They are all monkeys and donkeys who know not how to speak intelligently, argue fairly, live honestly, and work passionately.
November 29th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
To add to that.
Life with the current government is difficult and unfair. Life with the opposition governing is even more difficult.
- Malaysia government is poor. People in Malaysia government is wealthy.
- Malaysia government does not own a lot in this country, as a result of privatization. Bear that in mind when you vote.
- Development is not free.
- Promises are not free.
To win over the existing govt is the first step to many many many difficult steps. Does the opposition has the money to rule Malaysia? If they don’t, guess what they’ll do to have money? :)