Vocal Wizardry

Clip: Estrelita

At The Mercy Of Typhoon Ketsana

A Heart Stopping Prank

This prank is no laughing matter. It can scare the hell out of you.

Clip: Tan KT.

Ceramah At Taman Bayu

The eve of the nomination day for Bagan Pinang by-election was mundane. The usual fanfare expected for any by-election was missing. The consolation is the beach and seafood to appease the disappointments.

The locals are hospitable and have a lot of sentiments to share. The usual soaring food prices and fuel are the subjects that matter most to them.

When asked about the chances of who will win the Bagan Pinang by-election, many lamented about the postal votes that may once again rob them of their choice.

We were told that there was a “ceramah” scheduled at Taman Bayu, a few kilometers away. A kind Malay man led us with his motor-cycle to the venue.

YB Gopala was there to share with those present about his experiences during his detention under I.S.A. He related about his humiliation and the harassment after his release.

The crowd about hundred plus was absorbed when he revealed how Tok Guru had helped him when he was down.

Despite the soggy ground people still congregated to hear other speakers calling for their votes for PAS candidate.

The coming Sunday will tell if PAS can create the upset or Barisan to hold on the seat for Bagan Pinang.

Clips In Sequence - 02

Bagan Pinang Nomination - Clips In Sequence

Bagan Pinang Nomination - Part 03

With the help from the above slides, I would like to give a brief write-up about what had happened on the 02 October 2009 on the nomination day for Bagan Pinang constituency.

If I say that there were more than 25,000 Pakatan Rakyat supporters, you may think that the figures were far-fetched. I would rather say that the figures were not more than 25,000 strong.

As for Barisan supporters, the figures were around 8,000 strong.

The crowd from Pakatan Rakyat was expected to be overwhelming and that was the reason why the rendezvous to start the walk to the nomination centre was about half a kilometer away.

The route was not directly led to the main entrance but a by-pass route leading into a small housing estate next to the side entrance was for Pakatan Rakyat supporters. The by-pass route was about 200 yards from the main road to the side entrance.

By the time the leading party reached the side entrance, some two-thirds of the Pakatan Rakyat supporters were still on the main road.

The rain came but the walk was not in hiatus.

Some took shelter in the two petrol stations and at the verandah of a row of shop lots. The rest stood on the main road facing the Barisan supporters.

The FRU made their presence felt by placing themselves as barricade between the two taunting and over-zealous groups.

On two occasions, drinking water in plastic bottles were seen flying from the Barisan crowd over to where Pakatan Rakyat supporters were. Luckily, there was no retaliation otherwise it would be a hell break loose situation.

The police stopped the Indian drums merry-makers from strolling into the vicinity. People jeered and unnecessary remarks were thrown at the police.

By 11.30 a.m. a few politicians were seen emerging from the nomination centre to greet their supporters. The crowd soon dispersed waiting for night to come to enjoy the hard hitting “ceramahs.”