A General Warning To All DAP Members! (PKR & PAS Included)

"It is high time that the ideal of success should be replaced by the ideal of service" - Albert Einstein

"Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character." - William Arthur Ward

Excerpts from The Malaysian Insider:

Young members such as Bukit Bendera MP Liew Chin Tong, who was appointed international secretary yesterday, says Kit Siang is also very accommodating to the voice of the youth.

"He's not the dictator some Barisan Nasional leaders make him out to be. He is open to the views of the young and he also accepts their views."

Even Kit Siang's old comrade Karpal Singh listens to the voice of the majority from time to time.

Despite angering some party members with his no-holds-barred statement against Pas over the issue of the Islamic State and other constitutional infringements by Islamists, the party chairman was subtle and polite in his opening remarks at the party"s congress on Saturday.

Instead of blasting Pas for criticising DAP at the Islamist party's assembly in Ipoh more than a week ago, Karpal chose diplomacy by calling for both sides to work on a common platform. He even proposed that Anwar be the prime minister and the man to bring DAP and Pas together.

"As (former) party secretary-general and later party chairman, I had to make unpopular decisions in the interests of the party as the challenge as party leader was not to win a popularity contest but to do what was right for the party and the political struggle for a Malaysian Malaysia, even if it meant stepping on toes in the party.

Although he was designated the central policy and strategic planning commission chairman for the party, it is merely a huge title that carries little weight. His real job is to ensure the party does not stray from its path of multi-racialism and to continue the fight for equal opportunities.

With age slowly catching up and with the enthusiastic entry of younger leaders and members, Kit Siang and Karpal as well as the other veteran comrades will have no choice but to make way for the others in the next party polls, three years from now.

Many party members will be prepared to accept their political departure as the party is in capable hands now. But Kit Siang may witness yet another round of political problems if there are too many aspirants for too few positions in the party.

The DAP 2011 elections may see the true worth of the current leadership, and so far, it looks good ~ at least when it comes to the younger members' idealism plus the old comrades' willingness to accommodate them. But no one can deny there may be future bickering over power and positions, as had happened in the past.

For the DAP, members must be those who accept its principles of equal opportunity by rejecting race-based policies and religious politics.

To achieve this, arty members still need Kit Siang's experience and wisdom. At least he has seen the entrances and exits of Malay leaders as well as those who stayed true till the end. DAP will be better off with just a few liberal-minded Malays, at least for a start, than thousands of members who believe it is okay for one particular race to be the master of the others.

Excerpts from a MSM report:

KUALA LUMPUR: DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng has warned party members to toe the line and remain united.
He told them to stop the in-fighting and close ranks to face Barisan Nasional.

"This applies especially to DAP Sarawak and other places as well. Exhaust all avenues of expression before going out and holding press conferences."

He also answered the delegates' queries on why the party was not doing more to attract high-profile members from BN component parties.
"We have to be selective. They must be genuine in wanting to fight for the party.

"They can't want to join simply because we are now in the state governments."

Excerpts from a MSM report:

DAP chairman Karpal Singh urged party members to be united and not let power go to their heads.

"Every political party has its own differences but we must ride above them and rise to the occasion," he said in his speech at the 15th DAP National Congress here on Saturday.

He said there was so much ahead for the party, with numerous opportunities for it to become one of the major political parties in the country.

He said the party would never compromise its principles, and is prepared to work fully with the Pakatan Rakyat opposition alliance, which must be strengthened to become a force to be reckoned with.

He said there must be some way for PAS, its Islamist partner in Pakatan, and DAP to cooperate via a middle ground that is accepted by the people.

"Only one man can bring these two parties together and he is Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He can be the middleman.

"Anwar is a changed man; he is not the Anwar we used to criticise," Karpal said.


"Forgive, but don't forget" - a famous saying used recently. So my dear PKR, DAP & PAS members & supporters (Check your ego & insecurities at the door!)... we will not trust you guys completely, we will not give you absolute power, we will ensure there is check & balance, we will be ever vigilante about you, your true intentions, motivations, double standards, hidden meanings, power / position / status crazy attitudes, undemocratic leanings, favouritism, nepotism, cronyism, fascism, bigotry, racism, immaturity, manipulation, lies & hypocrisy, etc. Yes, we have a right to be a little "paranoid" about you & company. You certainly have given us enough reasons to be & act as such. We have our eyes, insiders & spies on ya ;-) Cross us & well...

Some articles of interest below, with 'yellow lights' (not highlighted)... to all those with 'sharp sights':


Excerpts from a comment posted in a MSM paper:

In the hall filled with nearly 1,000 DAP members and delegates there were only two other Muslims besides Azahari.

“We need Malays to join the party at every level ... branch, state and national. We have to open ourselves to them and not just say they are not joining,” said another senior DAP leader.

Nevertheless the “acquisition” of Tunku Abdul Aziz will certainly boost the DAP’s governance philosophy especially in running Penang which is summarised in the CAT slogan – Competency, Accountability and Transparency.

American scholar Dr Bridget Welsh, an expert on Malaysian politics who attended the DAP congress, said the crucial issue was not whether the DAP had more Malay members but whether it carries out the reforms and remains committed to the CAT philosophy.

“The election and the debates at the congress show that the DAP is gradually changing from an ethnic-based to a governance-based organisation wanting to build its future on good governance and best practices,” she said in an interview.

“The party’s national outlook is growing and the rank-and-file's acceptance of the new leadership under Lim Guan Eng is very high going by the election results and debates,” she added.

The election for the 20 central executive committee or CEC seats was the high point of the meet, with members preferring to retain the tried and tested veterans considering the uncertainty of national politics and where the opposition Pakatan Rakyat is heading for.

“We need their experience and steady hand at the rudder,” said a delegate from Malacca. “The newcomers are just that – newcomers. They carry laptops, wear fancy shoes and cycle to Parliament and keep to themselves.”

“Can they withstand an ISA arrest?” he said. “They have to prove themselves first, not just walk in and hope to become our leaders.” (note: Tony & Gobind, please get arrested under ISA to prove your worth to these "view last post" members.)

Only two newcomers – Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Puah and Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo – made it, Tony comfortably with 467 votes while Gobind just cut it with 305 votes.

The members also elected dissidents like Selangor state government Speaker Teng Chang Khim and Skudai state assemblyperson Dr Boo Cheng Hau indicating that as much as they backed Guan Eng, they also wanted a check and balance in the CEC.

Its top leadership is reasonably strong, articulate and able to strategise for the future. Boosted by the strong roots it has developed in the small towns and Chinese New Villages, the DAP has potential to grow into a formidable party.

However, it is weak among the middle class, the business community and the new youths pouring out of the colleges and universities – sections of the population the party will have to attract before it can call itself a truly national Malaysian party. (note: Oi... many of these people are self-centred yuppies, afraid, tidak apa attitude people whom don't give 2 F's about this country, etc.! Of course, there are those neutrals & I don't mean fence sitters... whom do not want to be members, but still help out worthy causes - I am cool with these folks whom stand up & fight! They are not as bad as those whom join a party for selfish & insecure reasons.)

Excerpts from Tony Pua's blog:

But I can tell you right now, it's much easier said (and criticised) than done. It is the role of everyone who believes in the principles the party adheres to, to play their individual roles to increase the intake of Malays into the party. While the leaders can say all the right things, and produce all the right publicity materials ("Roket" has been in production over the past 2 months) but it will have to be the grassroots and supporters to convert open-minded and right-thinking Malays into members. Otherwise, all efforts made will be in vain.

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