Letter From The Cell - Anwar Ibrahim

Friends, president, deputy president and fellow beloved leaders -

Assalamualaikum warahmatullah hiwabarakatuh and salam sejahtera

The issue that I am bringing up here must be reviewed calmly. The content of it does not stray from the core of our struggle and is consistent with what was sketched out before. But my concern is that you will only listen to me out of respect but not take it to heart.

Throughout our struggles, we have gone through challenging episodes which required thought and enlightenment. Our latest issue is with the Citizens' Declaration which has dragged our leaders and apparatuses to be in cahoots with Tun M and Daim.

My view might be in contradiction with the stand of the majority of leaders. I am apprehensive, assuming that this strategy is a little overboard and threatens our struggle.

We must steer clear of the danger of falling into the games of the power elites and their skilful trickery to maintain an outdated system.

Even so, many of our friends believe the new strategy is more rewarding and is the best way to go. They say it can give us a new boost, as we will be combining our strengths to topple Najib Abdul Razak as prime minister, and bring about change.

They are certain that they can keep things in control and avoid any divergence in the mission.

This clash of ideas between us is a tangle we must unravel, but it is not something which should lead to personal conflicts or disputes.

My stand is the same as when there was the initiative by (Gua Musang MP) Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah to collect signed statutory declarations (of retraction of support for Najib). This initiative is now buried. The other leaders and I had then agreed with this, but I had urged that we remain close to our policies and the aims of our struggles.

In looking at this current conundrum, we must not question the wisdom of those who have decided to take part and sign the Citizens' Declaration. In my previous letters, I urged leaders to act cautiously when dealing with the ruling elite and to defend the principles of our struggle. The question now is, what next?

I am more inclined not to be seen to be uniting with the Citizens' Declaration group, and to start to set a distance. Instead, we must strengthen and advance our campaign for change, to defend the people who are oppressed due to economic mismanagement, in keeping with the principles that we have carried with us all this while.

The Citizens’ Declaration group, including Mahathir, can be part of our struggle, but our agenda must be for change, not to advance the Citizens’ Declaration. Allow me to explain.

I did ask incredulously – during our brief exchanges in court as to the reason for an enthusiastic campaign to endorse a Declaration bereft of a moral imperative of reform towards democratic accountability? Thanks for the prompt response and explanatory notes. The unveiling of the Citizens’ Declaration was almost as fait accompli. Only at the insistence of civil society leaders at the last hours, some of our concerns were incorporated, clearly as embellishments.

Essentially it remains Tun M’s document, defective and incoherent viewed in the context of reform. Its only focus is the removal of Najib as PM due to the 1MDB fiasco. This is obviously a departure from the raison d’etre of our struggle: for freedom and justice, rule of law, combating abuse of power and corruption and distributive justice!

Leaders seem impressed and satisfied with the assurances that all concerns will be addressed once we cross the bridge, i.e. dismissal of Najib. This is reminiscent of the machinations of ‘establishment elites’ that I had alluded to previously. It is effectively the concern of the rich and powerful and the masses will continue to be marginalized. We had only recently experienced the 'Statutory Declaration – SD fiasco'. Similar guarantees were made in confidence.

And in our eagerness or desperation to affect leadership change, we gave our commitment. It has now become a mockery and an embarrassment, particularly when Ku Li himself denied being ever involved and deemed it farcical. He mischievously exploited it to place him as the compromise candidate in the event of a stalemate between Zahid and Hisham. I’m baffled why some of us in Pakatan Harapan continue to harbor hopes of ‘change’ through such trickery.

And now, continuing the saga, led by the same establishment/ruling clique, we eagerly lent our support to this new arrangement, euphemistically referred to as the inclusive strategy – rakyat. The only plausible explanation is nomological desperation. We are desperate for numbers – which is incidentally expedient in politics without scruples.

Let us be clear. We did endorse both initiatives and agreed that Johari Abdul represent us in the SD initiative whilst (PKR deputy president) Azmin Ali, (PKR vice president) Tian (Chua) and (PKR secretary-general) Rafizi (Ramli) participate in the Citizens’ Declaration initiative.

But I’ve always refrained from using the terms 'support' and 'commitment'. It’s disconcerting to observe our leaders immersed in one organic team with the most ruthless leader and the most corrupt ex-finance minister! A senior counsel observed the awe and timidity of leaders in the presence of the ex-autocrat in public functions as remnant of a feudalism culture. Notwithstanding the formidable and persuasive eloquence of Azmin, (activist) Ambiga (Sreenevasan) and (Amanah president) Mohamad Sabu, the articulation on the reform agenda remains a side issue.

Do not be deluded into thinking that the disparaging remarks regarding the gross injustices during Tun M’s reign will endear him to systemic change. He is known for his indomitable spirit, very focused on his agenda and not easily distracted. The lingering fear of all dictators and autocrats is the unraveling of crimes committed and billions of dollars squandered.

My kind and generous disposition towards Tun M was not reciprocated. Far from being remorseful he displayed the contemptible aspect of his character by repeating the scurrilous attacks. The humiliation, sadly did not elicit any response from my trusted colleagues. Presumably you may consider it critical to protect this cohabitation. Unfortunately this will only embolden him to justify his past excesses. The trend seems to move from past repudiation to redemption! Azizah and I felt compelled to rebut as a matter of principle and to protect our honour.

The statement referred to autocratic rule, the need for vibrant discourse unlike his dictatorial methods. To us the declaration failed to articulate the concerns of the masses, particularly economic hardship and institutional reform. For those who consider such a declaration almost sacrosanct, the criticism is uncalled for. I beg to differ and have offered an explanation in that regard. Subsequently civil society leaders did make strong representation to Tun M; albeit in private as opposed to his public outburst. A clarification was then made on a matter which is inconsequential; that the majority of MPs will determine the candidate as a new PM.

In my previous letter to the political bureau, I expressed my reservations – that the declaration and the new arrangement is antithetical to meaningful change or reform. I implored leaders not to underestimate their machinations. Do not be over confident in assuming that you can outmaneuver them. Do not throw caution to the wind:

‘The best lack of all conviction,

whilst the worse

Are full of passionate intensity’ [William Butler Yeats]

Be wary of the Machiavellians in finally arrogating power to their clique.

We pride ourselves being perceived as magnanimous, motivated purely by national interest. What is erased in our subconscious mind is the stark reality that the institutions of governance were effectively destroyed and subjugated to the whims and fancies of an ex-autocrat.

What is disturbing is the absence of remorse and no unequivocal support for reform. Both Tun M and Daim were the architect and aggressive exponent of crony capitalism. Through a flawed and corrupt process independent power producers were awarded; highway projects privatized; monopoly of essential goods to cronies. It’s clearly exploitative and burdensome to the rakyat. It did not end with their rule and the ramifications continue to be felt.

You naturally sense my hardened position after being magnanimous and conciliatory approach earlier. Like most of you, I mainly anticipated Tun M to be more accommodative to change. The series of exchanges with Pakatan Harapan and civil society leaders did not manage to sway or deter him from the obsession and vendetta against Najib personally but not the corrupt and decadent system.

It's baffling to note that after working with Pakatan Harapan civil society and my trusted colleagues, he continued to pour scorn and venom against me! The outburst preclude any possibility of any meeting with my family members. The kindest remark by a colleague is not to expect a man at the ripe age of 92 (sic) to change. This will only give credence to my believe (sic) that the establishment clique will endeavor to resuscitate Umno and ensure the reemergence of the Old Order:

‘The serpent that did sting...

Now wears the crown.’ [Shakespeare]

Masses remain steadfast, as a true voice of conscience, the rakyat’s hope for a principled stance. We must not be perceived as stalling or equivocating the reform agenda; or callous indifference towards the rakyat’s predicament. We demand freedom, economic justice, reduce inequality, combat corruption and corporate hijacking. Trust is in the wisdom of the masses; and reign in activists, reformists and reenergize the party machinery.

Let me now comment to your other responses. My apologies – but I can’t help feeling flabbergasted by the simplistic assertions that with Najib’s removal we will be able to usher change towards democratic accountability. I’ve asserted to the contrary and no evidence is adduced to suggest otherwise. I’ve also been urged to show clarity and not ambivalence in regard to the declaration; and I’ve done precisely that.

But I resent the insensitivity in pressuring the president and in particular Nurul Izzah to pay respects to Tun M or attend his functions. You may want to appease him, but to demand such a sacrifice from my family, particularly after the recent scorn is the unkindest cut of all!

And please do not entertain the so-called ‘trusted, reliable source’ that Najib did send an emissary to meet me and there was a meeting with Zahid at HKL last week. It’s frivolous and unmistakenly with the intent of sowing distrust and discord. The trust have somewhat dissipated.

I would have safely assumed that even had the so-called meeting taken place, my credibility remains unimpaired. On the other hand, I would have confronted colleagues if I find must in any such deals or allegations against them. It is mortifying to have to point this out; but we must rebuild the trust and show compassion.

Before I end – I am now dejected. I don’t mean to burden you with the sufferings of loneliness in prison. Such a test, although hard for me, Azizah and my family to bear, is not as complicated as handling the party’s recent developments.

After Reformasi 1998, I feel that the idealism with regard to fighting for a cause started to erode, tested by the lustre of power and funds. My strength is spurring the awareness towards change. And so we struggled for nearly two decades facing life’s cruelty. We destroyed the walls of fear, communalism; rigid religious definition torahmatan lil alamin (blessings for the whole world).

But my concern is due to the latest developments that place us at the crossroads. The question of pure ambition. Idealism is no longer the fundamental question but (merely) political talk to come into power. Or otherwise, am I afflicted with ill fortune because I find it hard to accept the reality?

It is sufficient for me to conclude that my weakness is that I cannot handle the new understanding in the form of the Citizens’ Declaration. I have no qualms if our ceramah sessions are continued by stressing on PKR’s agenda; rejecting the greed for power and exploitation of the rakyat. Other groups may come (to the ceramah), just to explain the declaration; but do not shift from our approach

Obviously, the veteran leader who does not support the concept of the rakyat should not come into prominence because it will confuse the rakyat; obscure the reform agenda and even betray the trust for reform. In the discourse about the matter, that is the only limit that I can admit. If the majority chooses to support the declaration fully, I will abide by it but I will retreat and only repeat the desire for an intact form of change.

My subsequent disappointment will be due to the weakness and failure to assemble a solid line of leadership. The ability and role as the glue to the leadership will further erode. And so there will be lamentations with the elements of accusations that I too was involved with several crises before this. I tried to do my best but alas I have limits.

Rivalry has gone beyond the boundaries of ethics that it seems to be better to deal with political enemies rather than comrades. All my pleas no longer have an effect. The views and comments of friends are full of prejudice. The question of values and morals, as well as the danger of slander, must be avoided. Therefore, my abilities are stunted here.

I sincerely hope that this letter will not be spun and interpreted according to the different palates. This letter is a will and a form of trust for all friends in the line of leadership. Use it as well as you can. I ask for forgiveness if it offends.

In my loneliness and depression, I had gone through poems which include the 'Best Poems of the English language: from Chaucer to Proust' by Harold Bloom. Before this I was entertained by Pablo Neruda; Anna Akhmatova (Tsarina of Poetry); WS Rendra and A Samad Said. My friend, the poet Tawfiq Ismail, once bloomed in his youth – a poem which I memorised and once recited in Bandung around the year 2005. The title: ‘Memang Selalu Demikian, Hadi(1966) during the time when varsity students went against PKI and Sukarno. I ask for permission that Hadi be changed to Saudaraku: Memang Selalu Demikian Saudaraku’.

Setiap perjuangan selalu melahirkan

Sejumlah pengkhianat dan para penjilat

Jangan kau gusar, saudaraku.

Setiap perjuangan selalu menghadapkan kita

Pada kaum yang bimbang menghadapi gelombang

Jangan kau kecewa, saudaraku.

Setiap perjuangan yang akan menang

Selalu mendatangkan pahlawan jadi-jadian

Dan para jagoan kesiangan.

Memang demikianlah halnya, saudaraku
 

Signed,
Anwar Ibrahim

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Stop Muslim Immigrant

Europe can not accept millions of Muslim immigrants and give each of them free housing and money.

It will be the end of Europe!

Rich Muslim countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE did not take even one Muslim immigrant.

Europe must close its borders !!!

https://youtu.be/_gAxpQEm6Mk

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Kebodohan Terlampau - Anti-hysteria kit.

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin has ridiculed the anti-hysteria kit, labelling it ridiculous and “backward thinking”.

He stressed that Malaysians should be more scientific, innovative and modern as opposed to believing in superstition.

“We need to become a scientific society and not a superstitious one. We want our youth to produce something new, and not things like the anti-hysteria kit,” Khairy said after officiating the “Program Jom Belajar Koding (JBK)” in Kuala Lumpur today.

lvbala said: 

This kit was launch by University Malaysia Of Pahang and believed to be one of the most innovative and mystery solving kit which is only available in Malaysia. 

Adui adui.... napa lah hang ni kepala Hotak tak boleh berfikir kah??

Hang semua ni bodoh ka atau hang fikiq rakyat Malaysia ni semua tak ada otak untuk berfikir??

Kemana lagi selepas ini? 

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Islamic State declares war on Malaysia - Free Malaysia Today.

Former Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia (KMM) leader Zainuri Kamaruddin is leading Katibah Nusantara against Malaysian 'sinners'.

PETALING JAYA: Zainuri Kamaruddin, a former Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia (KMM) leader known for several attempted murders and his involvement in armed bank robberies, has announced the Islamic State’s (IS) plan to “lead a charge” against Malaysia.

According to a report in The New Straits Times (NST), Zainuri said in a newly released IS propaganda video that he and his men were part of a “righteous army”, and said that the Malay archipelago would someday be swarming with an army of IS fighters who would bring the fight home, particularly to Malaysia and Indonesia.

Zainuri, 49, leads the Malay-speaking IS arm Katibah Nusantara, and are currently fighting in Syria under the IS banner.

The IS has declared Malaysia and its people as “taghut” (“sinners” or those against the teachings of Allah) and must be fought, Zainuri said in the video.

Federal police Special Branch Counter-Terrorism Division chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said police were monitoring IS sympathisers in the country, especially Zainuri, who once served time for possession of firearms and explosives.

Zainuri left the country in April 2014 to join IS in Syria, and escaped an ambush by the Syrian army in August with only injuries to the neck and thigh. His comrade, Zainan Harith, 52, also a former KMM member, was killed.

“To this group (IS), basically everyone in the country, save for their supporters, be it our religious scholars or leaders, those with parties with Islam as their pillar, are all sinners who must be fought at all costs,” Zainuri said in the video.

Ayob Khan said that counter-terrorism operatives knew exactly who was now in Syria, and were therefore preparing for the worst as IS’s influence in the region was growing stronger.

“The increasing trend in statistics involving IS in the region is an indication of the increasing strength in their footing in the region,” he said.

“Our guard is up…there is the northern border that is so vast, the influence from IS alliances in southern Philippines and possible lone-wolf attacks.”

There were three other Malaysians in the 16-minute video – Muhammad Nashrullah Abd Latif, 24, from Grik, Perak; Sazrizal Mohd Sofian, 26, from Seri Kembangan, Selangor, and Abd Khalid Dari, 54, from Sik, Kedah.

“At this point in time, we are comforted in knowing that many IS supporters here do not have the technical and practical know-how in planning and staging terror attacks,” Ayob said, according to NST.

Ayob said one particular area of expertise the members lacked was bomb-making, and that they had not been able to practice their rudimentary skills gleaned from the Internet.

“We have reason to believe that they could be picking up this skill from those across the border. IS supporters here are trying to establish contact with IS elements from areas like southern Philippines,” the daily quoted Ayob as saying.

lvbala said:

See you in heaven... I would bring my calculator to count how many virgin have you made your opening ceremony... does your sisters included? 

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What else left?

Karachi (AFP) - With her arms stretched out and her hands elegantly curved, the young dancer stamps her feet with aplomb, defying prejudice.

Her art is reviled by many in religiously conservative Pakistan, where it is often linked with prostitution.

"We constantly have to explain to people that dance is an art form, it's not just about what happens in the red light areas, not just about entertaining men and sexuality," says Suhaee Abro.

Graceful and poised in her richly coloured sari, she practices the odissi form of dance, in which movements of the face and hands are perfectly timed.

Dance is deeply embedded in Pakistani culture, in marriages, folk festivals and films -- the complex choreography similar to that found in Bollywood.

"I am a practising Muslim and a dancer, and I don't see why this should clash. My heart does not feel anything wrong," says anthropologist and professional dancer Feriyal Aslam, who practices Bharatanatyam, a form from southern India.

"But my mum herself feels it is wrong, She thinks 'what will I say to God one day, that I did not tell my daughter to do the right thing'," explains the 40-year-old, who has also written a thesis on the subject.

Dance was banned in 1981 as part of an Islamisation drive led by military ruler Zia-ul-Haq.

His directive specifically targeted dancers wearing ankle bells, an essential accessory of the main classical forms which the regime associated with obscenity and nudity.

The directive exists to this day but its application has eased, though new threats have emerged.

"Now the bureaucratic hassle is not so strong, but the Taliban mindset had gotten into the mind of the people," says dancer Sheema Kirmani.

Anyone in the audience "who feels that he might get to heaven by killing you can just walk up to the stage and do so," she says.

- 'Dance is dance' -

What's more, dance enjoys no institutional support, with dancers often forced by economy to work second jobs, and both the private and public sectors reluctant to be associated with the disreputable art.

That reluctance is amplified by Pakistani classical dance's shared lineage with India.

Pakistan has been desperate to distinguish itself from its neighbour and arch-rival since the partition of the subcontinent in 1947.

But odissi and bharatanatyam are historically linked to Hinduism, and many Pakistani dancers complete their training in India due to the lack of facilities back home.

"(By) creating an identity which had nothing to do with our Indian past, we gave up on dance, music, theatre," says Kirmani, known as a "guru" in her own right.

"But what identity can Pakistan create in just a few years, if it denigrates all common past?" she added.

"There is no Hindu or Muslim dance, dance is dance," adds Suhaee Abro, a former student of Kirmani.

One form that has gained a sort of official recognition is kathak, with its dazzling and noisy footwork akin to flamenco, and dancers whirling like dervishes.

This indulgence derives from the fact that it was practised in the Muslim court of the Mughals.

To rehabilitate dance's image, "people need to be exposed to good proper classical dance", says Adnan Jihangir, a rare example of a male kathak dancer, whose own parents took seven years to accept his passion and see him perform.

"I do all I can to create an audience for dance -- by offering something different from the vulgar movements they see on television," he says, lamenting the ubiquity of suggestive dance moves that have been popularised by Bollywood.

Feriyal Aslam remains optimistic for the new generation, pointing out that these challenges are also an opportunity for innovation as dancers adapt traditional forms to the modern, local context.

"It is unique and exciting as a dance scholar to see what Pakistani classical dancers are able to do," she says.

lvbala said:

Sorry to say. This is the result of your practice religion. Soon the whole empire shall collapse and all shall be wiped out. 

I am simply doomed by the act of your own religion goons. Religion maggots that eating your own flesh bit by bit. You sting and the smell of self destruction and you shall fall with out a trace.

Nothing were left out. Dance, sports, dress code, singing, song, music cars, TV and etc etc. Just name it... you shall find nothing is allowed or permission was granted specially women. 

Promised heaven and virgins shall be the only motive to life and a reward after dead. I wonder... ?!?!?!?!?!.

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Turkey & Saudi Arabia Preparing War Against Russia

Possibility of a large-scale war in the Middle East is almost inevitable now.

As Turkey continues to build up its military presence on the Syrian border, Saudi Arabia have announced their plans to launch a ground operation in Syria alongside the the United States. Russia have accused both countries of using Syria as an excuse to wage a coordinated attack against Russia.

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that the possibility of a large-scale war in the Middle East is almost inevitable now that Turkey and Saudi Arabia have entered the picture.

“Turkey continues building up its military presence on the border with the Syrian Arab Republic, as evidenced by photographs from reconnaissance drones.

A source at the Syrian Armed Forces said that more than 20 Turkish tanks, more than 20 self-propelled guns and 30 field artillery guns of various calibers appeared near the border on Syria during February 7-10.

Turkey secretly deploys military hardware on the territory of Turkish military facilities. Turkey has also been taking efforts to increase the presence of its troops on the border with Syria. Up to 5,000 Turkish military personnel have been deployed in the region in the first two weeks of February. To quarter them along the border, Turkey creates army camps masked as refugee townships.”

For example, in the area of Bab-es-Salam, up to 2,000 military men were quartered in a tent township immediately behind the border line. A field hospital was also erected in the location. According to experts, Turkey will be ready for an attack on Syria by the end of February.

Saudi Arabia awaits US permission to start ground operation

Noteworthy, Advisor to the Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Asiri, stated that Saudi Arabia would launch a ground operation in Syria as soon as the US-led international coalition makes such a decision.

Earlier, the head of the Saudi Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Adel Al-Jubeir, announced a possibility to send Saudi special forces to Syria as part of the US-led coalition to fight the Islamic State terrorist group.

According to Politonline, even though November.

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"Return the Kid" - You Idiot Bastard

Police have not been able to find Muslim convert Mohd Ridhuan Abdullah as his current whereabouts are unknown.

Ipoh police chief Sum Chang Keong said police had checked all known addresses of Ridhuan and his officers have also asked Ridhuan’s family members and friends of his whereabouts, but to no avail.

“We have asked but nobody knows. Even before this (Federal Court decision), we tried to find him but couldn’t,” Sum is quoted as saying by The Star Online today.

He said Ridhuan has also stopped engaging his lawyer in Ipoh and got a new lawyer since the case went to Federal Court. The Ipoh police chief said police do not have the contact of Ridhuan's lawyer.

“Indira Gandhi’s lawyer M Kulasegaran may know who the lawyer is and I hope he can pass the number to the respective state police contingents.

“My jurisdiction is only in Ipoh,” added Sum.

The Federal Court last week had instructed inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar to arrest Ridhuan, after having found the committal order against him issued by the Ipoh High Court to be justified as he had failed to bring his child, Prasana Diksa, to the jurisdiction of the court.

Prasana Diksa was 11 months old when Ridhuan, formerly K Patmanathan, took her away. Indira has not seen her daughter in the eight years since then.

Her two other children, now aged 18 and 19, are currently staying with her.

Indira is currently locked in a bitter custody battle with Ridhuan who wants to take all three children away from her, claiming that he fears for their faith, alleging that he converted all of them to Islam following his own conversion.

lvbala said;

Where are you hiding mamak? At the end of the day, you are doomed. your religion and your GOD shall not gong to protect you.

You are just another moron trying to get sympathy though converting. Your mother should have ended your life on the day you are born.