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    A Happy Merdeka to all Malaysians. Ok, some may ask “What’s so happy about Merdeka?” Hmmm! A good question. Maybe it’s something for us to chew on. Is there really a “merdeka” in Malaysia? Yes, we did gain our independence from the British in 1957, but then we were hijacked by Umno/Bn. It’s just like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. Which is worst! Until we see corruption, cronyism, nepotism being wiped out, eradication of  poverty, economy stability, the juridicial system restored, police and ACA working independently, no racial discrimination where everyonewill enjoy the same rights and privileges regardless of race or religion, then we can truly say we are independent or Merdeka! Then we can all passionately and proudly shout with one voice in unity, “MERDEKA! MERDEKA! MERDEKA!” Till then … Long live the people. Freedom to the people! RAKYAT MERDEKA!!!

Oh! By the way, I don’t know whether you noticed it or not. Not many people are flying the Malaysian flag this year. Wonder why?

Merdeka or no Merdeka, here are the specials for this Sunday:

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Pasembur

Pasembur or Rojak as some people on the mainland called it. But here in Penang, we called it “Pasembur!”

Crispy prawn fritters (Cucur Udang), fried bean curd (taukua), hard-boiled egg, julienned cucumber, mangkaung (sweet chinese turnips), with thick sweet potato and chilli sauce and topped with chilli cuttlefish and grounded peanut and lemon.

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Curry Chicken & Stir-fry Chinese Sprouts

Nyonya Curry chicken with potatoes & Stir-fry Chinese sprouts with anchovies.

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Ikan Pangang & Stir-fry Ong Teh Chai

Ikan Pangang - Mackerel marinated in fresh tumeric wrapped in banana leaves and baked over hot pan served with shallots, garlic and chilli sauce & Stir-fry Ong Teh Chai (Emepror’s veg) with egg.

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Dessert

Pulut Inti - Steamed glutinous rice coloured with natural flower color topped with grated coconut cooked with Gula Melaka.

Red Dragon Fruit

CONGRATULATIONS! 

PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim is today officially parliamentary opposition leader.

The newly-elected Permatang Pauh MP was sworn in this morning at the Dewan Rakyat

The Man is in the House. Let the clean up begins!

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You know what really got me thinking about Anwar Ibrahim’s landslide victory at Permatang Pauh?

To begin with, of course it’s the charisma and magnetic charm of Anwar that attracts not only the Chinese and Indians but also the Malays, and his orator skill. Eventhough, against the full force of the BN mighty machinery, all the big names from BN, all the uncalled personal attacks and allegations, the racial and sodomy issues campaigning, and all the millions of ringgit thrown in for Permatang Pauh - Anwar Ibrahim still came out victorious and unblemished. He did not hit back with personal attacks and character assassination, but stuck to the issues at hand; corruptions, the nation’s economy, injustice and defended the allegations that was thrown at him.

Next is the hard working leaders and workers and supporters from Pakatan Rakyat, namely PKR, DAP and PAS, who through rain or shine, blood, sweat and tears gave all they could to make the campaign a great success with such enthusiasm. Their passion and their belief for a better Malaysia is the real ingredients for the victory.

Then there’s the Permatang Pauh voters. They have led the way for alll Malaysians. They have matured and no more living in ‘kampong or new village or estate’ mentality. They know what is truth and lies. They know that the goodies poured upon them are to get their votes. But they will not be bought in. They rejected the phoney gifts. They can see through the real reasons behind all the goodies. They feel disgusted with the Saiful’s swearing video that was shown throughout the camapaign. They will not be taken in. They have matured. They have grown wiser through the 51 years under the BN rule. And they have grown stronger and tougher to withstand all the temptations and promises of BN

And finally, I think the real winning point of Anwar is not so much of his own doing. It was all arranged for him by the BN themselves. The arrogance and race-based politics of BN was the main reason for their defeat. And thanks to the BN campaign committee for creating their own downfall by sending people like Najib, (The Mongolia who came to kill his political career), Khairy (The Undertaker who came to bury it), and Ezam (The Traitor who tried so hard to prove to his new master that he is sincere and worthy), and many others to campaign in Permatang Pauh. They actually did not realise that they are campaigning for PKR by their presence there instead. Anwar would have won anyway, but these guys help him get a bigger majority. I really think Anwar should thank them. Maybe I should do that on behalf of all who loves Malaysia and believes justice will prevail.

YES WE SHOULD ALL THANK THE MONGOLIA, THE UNDERTAKER AND THE TRAITOR FOR HELPING ANWAR IBRAHIM MADE IT BACK TO PARLIAMENT. You guys have made it possible for him. And as for Arif Shah, I’m pretty sure he is cursing you guys for destroying his chance to be in parliament.

Again congratulations to Anwar Ibrahim. Welcome back. As the saying goes; “NEXT STOP: PUTRAJAYA!”

DATO’SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM WON THE PERMATANG PAUH BY-ELECTION BY A MAJORITY OF 15,671! 

YES, A LANDSLIDE VICTORY FOR DATO’ SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM. CONGRATULATIONS AND JUBILATIONS! YOU MADE IT. YOU ARE THE MAN!

NOW WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEE YOU IN PARLIAMENT AND THEN PUTRAJAYA!

(Photo courtesy of REUTERS/Tim Chong )

A LANDSLIDE VICTORY FOR DATO’ SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM IN THE PERMATANG PAUH BY-ELECTION WITH A _ _, _ _ _  MAJORITY

Endorsed By Wall-E

PKR-E is here to clear and dispose of all the rubbish and junk that has been lying around our nation for the last 50 years.

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THE EVE OF PERMATANG PAUH BY-ELECTION

I left Penang Island at around 7.30pm. I thought it would be a good idea if have my dinner first before we head for the Anwar Ibrahim Ceramah, knowing it’s going to be a long night. I had my dinner at Chai Leng Park and as I drove out of Chai Leng Park, I saw a convoy of FRU trucks parked along the Jalan Baru main road. I estimated atleast 15 or more trucks there (minus the FRU officers, no idea where they are)

When I reached the site around 8.40pm, there were large crowds heading towards the site’s entrance. I had to drive about 200 meters away to an parking space mend by PKR workers. They were so polite and find me a good spot just near the main road.

As I entered the site I could feel some tiny raindrops beginning to fall. I quickly went back to my car to get my umbrella. Thank God I did that. Cause just after that it started to drizzle. But then that did not stop the people from coming. For every raindrop, there is one more person coming to the ceramah.

It was like a festival, or should I say like “pasar malam,” with stalls set up along the site, selling drinks and snacks to T-shirts of PKR and PAS and CDs. You can even get fresh dates there!

When I reached the site, I could not get through, it was all packed. So have to be contented standing near one of the stalls. People kept pouring in and have to pushed their way through. Now the rain starts to pour and you can see a sea of umbrellas in front of you. Rain or no rain, the people stayed put.

I’m so impressed by the turn-out. Some estimated that they were 10,000, some 50,000 to 60,000, and some as low as 3,000. But I doubt the person who estimated 3,000 (must have flunked in maths) I can safely estimate that there were about 20,000 to 30,000, but the I could be wrong. Anyway, it’s hard to estimate as I can’t get the whole picture of the crowd. But one thing si for sure, it was humongous! I think this the second beiggest ceramah next to the DAP ceramah at Han Chiang School on 7th March 2008.

Now to be honest, I’m not well-versed in BM. So most of the time, I hardly understand much. The reason I was there is to witness and be part of the ceramah. I want to see for myself what I have read about the support given to Anwar. And I saw it. And from what I saw, I am sure Anwar will win with a landslide victory with a huge majority. And I read that Khairy was having a ceramah elsewhere with only 150 people there and Najib in another ceramah with 400 people. Well, some people say, you can’t judge the results of the BY-Election from the estimation of the crowd. But then look what happened at the DAP ceramah at Han Chiang. The next day, Pakatan Rakyat took over Penang.

It was a succesful campaign for Pakatan Rakyat. Penang’s CM Lim Guan Eng was there, so were Lim Kit Siang, Wan Azizah, Saifuddin Nasution, Jeff Ooi, Chow Kon Yeow, Nurul, Azmin Ali, Chong Eng and a strings of other VIPs. And of course the VVIP, the man of the moment - Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. And the crowd were just fantastic.

But apart from all these, I think the groundwork and logistic of the ceramah was not well organised. For a start, the sound system was really bad. Most people around me complaint that they could not hear clearly or can’t hear at all. They should have invested in a good sound system, after all the people came to listen. And what is the point if they can’t hear a thing. And the video screen was as bad. Ans so was the stage. Well, I hope it was because they never anticipate such a large crowd.

Thagarajoo, Nallakaruppan’s one-time driver, swears he brought Mr. Ji to Najib’s house every month to perform Hindu prayers and rituals. And it appears it is still going on until today. Does that, therefore, render Najib’s oath, performed the so-called ‘proper’ Islamic way, null and void?

Read more here: Najib: Muslim by birth, Hindu by practice - Malaysia Today

How can one with only a Diploma credential pursue a PHD Degree? And how can one not know that is a ‘bogus’ University? Don’t one do a proper probe about the university before enrolling? Watch this video and know the truth behind the man who wants to be the MP for Permatang Pauh, Arif Shah.

(Video courtesy of The Dandelions)

And check out this link: Simply M.E.

Sunday again. And two more days to the ‘mother of all elections.’ I’m talking about the Permatang Pauh By-Election. All eyes will be on Anwar, the hot favourite to win.  And this is my prediction: “Anwar will win by a 18,000 and above majority.” Impossible? We will know this Tuesday.

In the meantime, let’s see what’s on this Sunday Special.

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Sambal Hehbee and Steamed Taufu

Sambal Hehbee: Dried shrimps fried with dried chillies, shallots, belachan, lemongrass, and lime leaves & Steamed Taufu with sesame oil and soya sauce, topped with small fried anchovies, garnished with plenty of spring onions.

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Nyonya Kueh

Dessert: A variety of Nyonya Kueh (Local sweet cakes)

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Home-made Muesli Bar

Yep, Healthy Home-made Muesli bar: Cashew nuts, almond nuts, rolled oat, sesame seeds, raisins, dried cranberries, dried lemon peels, lemon rind, coated with lemon, honey and organic sugar caramel.