another unnecessary by election

Firstly, happy new year 2009 to all.

So there is another by-election coming up this month. Now between UMNO and PAS. Both are malay dominant parties in west Malaysia especially in east coast. Both want to show that they are better than the other or which one is better for the malays interests. By chance the people of kuala terengganu has to decide that. May the best party win.

Of course UMNO wants to win it badly in order to show that it's still relevant and its power transition plan has been accepted by the malays. UMNO was badly beaten in Permatang Pauh and it can’t afford another bad thrashing from its nemesis.

PAS wants to win it badly in order to show that it’s still relevant in its Islamic struggle and that it has gaining more fire power after the last general election. They want to show that their governments in Kelantan and Kedah are well accepted by all, and their MB in Perak has the supports and blessing from all including the people in Kuala Terengganu.

From the numbers, this by election would not affect BN balance of power at federal level, if lost, BN will still be in control, however BN especially UMNO is contesting and fighting for its lost pride and moral. UMNO needs to boost its rating. In mainstream media, UMNO is arrogant as usual.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak can’t afford to lose this time as he wants to show that his coming into power is the best solution to all Malaysian. BN must win at all cost. Pak Lah wants to go in peace not in pieces. Pak Lah wants the rakyat to remember him in a good way, not the PM who lost a by election before he retired.

PAS needs to explain properly and wisely their relation or alliance with DAP, both are totally different in their objectives. PAS needs to explain its current stand on Hudud and Islamic State, lately these issues are not effectively championed by them anymore.

Anyway, here I would like to take this opportunity to wish good luck and good election to both UMNO and PAS, please stay away from vote buying and vote rigging. Please have a fair and clean election.

Thanks.