Bernama Unusual Spin

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Bernama says: "Abdullah Akui Beliau Antara Penyebab BN Kehilangan Undi". (Abdullah Admits He Was Among Causes BN Lost Votes)

But then, look at third paragraph: "Saya merasakan saya adalah penyebab kepada `pembuangan undi' (undi tidak diberikan) kepada Barisan Nasional.

The phrase in parenthesis undi tidak diberikan was added by Bernama editor to support the title. Without it, what Adullah really said: "I feel I was the cause of votes cast for Barisan Nasional".


There is another Look at third paragraph. Abdullah mengulas desas-desus bahawa Badan Perhubungan Umno Pulau Pinang dan Kedah mendesak beliau melepaskan jawatannya... Well, he is Penang Umno Liaison chairman. Is he demanding his own resignation?

Umno Saboteurs?

Apparently, he refuses to admit it. He blames it on saboteurs. Of all the people... saboteurs? Really?

Touched successor says Umno has idea who did it.

Well, it wouldn't have happened if the leadership did not pick division nobody to stand in the election. So, who's sabotaging who?

Pah Lah's successor

Finally, Pak Lah names Najib as his successfor.
But Bernama put it in second last paragraph. It wonder why. NST has it, by the way.

And Pak Lah surely will hand over Umno to Najib in December party polls. Muhyiddin will then take Najib's place as deputy president. No way Ku Li is able to garner enough support.

A keen fight is expected for the three VP seats.

Jeanne's cut & morning sickness

Setelah banyak spekulasi pasal hubungan Mr and Mrs PM Abdullah, si isteri muncul bersama si suami di Kompleks Kraf Jalan Conlay.

This is what they have to say:

Jeanne : "I had a cut on my heel and it had turned bad, so I had to undergo a minor surgery,"

Abdullah: "Aaa...they said you ran away from me, show them...show them. Now, don't you suggest that she cuts herself. So, the rumours that she is having morning sickness is over now."

Full story.

MP's worth

This is how much an MP gets according to Tok Mommy

Salary: RM6,508 (tax-free)

Other perks:
RM1,200 monthly driver's fee
RM5,000 computer allowance per term
RM1,500 handphone allowance every three years
RM900 monthly phone bill allowance
RM300 daily meeting allowance (RM100 for food and other expenses)
RM 1,500 monthly entertainment allowance

SelangorKu

Tahniah kepada PKR/DAP/Pas kerana menang dalam pilihanraya.

Harap-harap janji dipenuhi.

Oh Malaysia!

Ape lah yang nak jadi dengan Malaysia.

Pilihanraya dibuat pada 8 March 2008. BN menang Parlimen hampir dua pertiga tapi lepas seminggu, Kabinet baru belum lagi dibentuk. Kalau susah sangat, jangan lantik langsung.

Tanpa Kabinet, PM Abdullah (dan penasihat-penasihatnya) boleh buat apa yang dia nak. Tak perlu bertekak dengan orang lain dalam Kabinet dan tak perlu menjawab soalan dalam Dewan Rakyat sebab Parlimen hanya boleh bersidang selepas mesyuarat Kabinet.

Lepas tu, tunggulah pilihanraya lima tahun lagi.