"FIRST TIME VOTING"
From Kath Livan: From 15th morning till 17th I'll be busy travelling and there won't be any internet connection. The latest would be by Sunday or Monday.
So, I'll be travelling with Evelyne to Miri tmrw by land. We actually Then Evelyne will take the bus to Niah while I'll be following my uncle - who will transport people back to ulu for the election. My polling station is SK Long Apu. On the 16th, I'll try to go back to Miri asap and hope to arrive Miri by midnight or early morning since my flight back to KL is at 6.20 am on Sunday morning!! So, I'll only have updates after the 17th, when I arrive KL.
Hopefully I tak termuntah-muntah when I arrive Miri from ulu! It's gonna be a long long journey. Marudi-Miri about 2 hours, Miri-Lg Apu/ Lg Julan about 6-7 hours if the road is ok & it doesn't rain. Pray for a good weather!!
I'll try to send sms to u for any updates, if possible, from my kampung. Need to go on top of the hill to do so! I can't wait for my very first time voting!
April 14th
PM Visit to Marudi
(Additional photos)
PM arrives in Marudi after being late for 3 hours
Protestors demanding for road
Government workers waiting for PM's arrival
Bored performers under hot sun
April 13th 2011
Ceramah by N.66 candidate, Sylvester Entri anak Muran at Kampung Cina, Marudi at 8.00 pm.
"Bukan shake hand sahaja, bantuan saya berikan disini"
During Entri's ceramah, he urged the Chinese ppl to vote for BN. He also expressed his worries of the decline on percentage of Chinese voters for BN over the years. For the state election in 2006, 75% Chinese support BN but in the parliament seat in 2008, the percentage has decreased to 49%. He hopes that this time he'll get 100% vote. Entri mentioned that he has been very close to the Chinese community especially when it comes to the CNY celebration. He does not only provide food, but also provide 'sumbangan bantuan' for the people.
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ring the ceramah, food & drinks were also served. There were also enough seats (even extra) that we were able to sit & listen to the ceramah. Entri ended his speech with the 1 Malaysia slogan. He then announced that there's a concert going on at Dataran Marudi to entertain the people and all are welcomed. He mentioned that this is one of BN's event.
April 14th
PM Visit to Marudi
(Additional photos)
PM arrives in Marudi after being late for 3 hours
Protestors demanding for road
Government workers waiting for PM's arrival
Bored performers under hot sun
April 13th 2011
Ceramah by N.66 candidate, Sylvester Entri anak Muran at Kampung Cina, Marudi at 8.00 pm.
"Bukan shake hand sahaja, bantuan saya berikan disini"
During Entri's ceramah, he urged the Chinese ppl to vote for BN. He also expressed his worries of the decline on percentage of Chinese voters for BN over the years. For the state election in 2006, 75% Chinese support BN but in the parliament seat in 2008, the percentage has decreased to 49%. He hopes that this time he'll get 100% vote. Entri mentioned that he has been very close to the Chinese community especially when it comes to the CNY celebration. He does not only provide food, but also provide 'sumbangan bantuan' for the people. Du
ring the ceramah, food & drinks were also served. There were also enough seats (even extra) that we were able to sit & listen to the ceramah. Entri ended his speech with the 1 Malaysia slogan. He then announced that there's a concert going on at Dataran Marudi to entertain the people and all are welcomed. He mentioned that this is one of BN's event.
Hmm... According to one Chinese friend, BN has been doing quite a lot in Opposition areas because they want to win. So, why not let them lose some more so that they can do more to the people's gain???
ReplyDeleteBN's socalled development aid is almost always geared towards winning elections and always appears when elections are here. Yes in a way it is true, if they face a bigger challenge from opposition and feel threatened, BN will start to try and act fair and caring towards the people's needs...and we hope they will one day become really sincere to do it and not only to win votes..
ReplyDeleteTan Jo Hann
Executive Director KOMAS
Dear Judewang,
ReplyDeleteBN has not only been doing quite a lot in Opposition areas to win but also in their own 'strong' areas i.e. the rural areas where there have not been any development all these years. Instant help were given to the people living in the interior parts of Sarawak just to gain more votes. We do hope that all the promises made during campaign will now be fulfilled.
Kath Livan