Hari Malaysia (Anti-ISA) Rally @ The Petaling Jaya Stadium

[Adrian Wong]

Yeah, there are some updates!

Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has claimed that more than 31 Barisan MPs have agreed to cross over to Pakatan Rakyat.
He, however, refused to reveal the names of the 31 MPs.

Anwar told a press conference at the PKR headquarters in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday that he would give the list of the names to the Prime Minister, when he meets him.

The Permatang Pauh MP also claimed that the transition to the new Government has been delayed a few days pending the meeting with Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to ensure a smooth and peaceful transition.

He said it was up to Abdullah to agree to the meeting and its date.

Anwar said that in a letter submitted to Abdullah on Monday, Pakatan had made four demands to ensure a smooth transition:

1) That Barisan does not hinder or prevent the MPs from acting in accordance with their conscience, constitutional rights and independentjudgement;

2) That the Barisan government should not invoke the Internal Security Act to detain the MPs or any other current Pakatan MPs;

3) That the Barisan government does not invoke emergency laws or police powers or suspend the Constitution or dissolve Parliament; and

4) That the Barisan government shall not impose roadblocks or impede MPs from going to Parliament or any institution of government.

[Adrian Wong]

Also, Zaid Ibrahim insists on resigning!!!

(The Star) Datuk Zaid Ibrahim is sticking to his decision to resign as de facto Law Minister despite the Prime Minister rejecting his resignation.

He told a press conference here Tuesday morning that he was disappointed.

The Senator also said he has not made a decision on leaving Umno and joining PKR. He, however, said he would keep an “open mind”.

Zaid submitted his resignation letter to the Prime Minister on Monday but it was rejected.

In his letter, Zaid enumerated his frustrations in achieving the reforms he had been tasked with doing; the straw that broke his back was the arrest of three civilians under the Internal Security Act on Friday. Zaid — who was unsuccessful in meeting Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi earlier — tendered his letter of resignation as minister to the Prime Minister’s office before 2pm.

However, he was later called to a meeting at Seri Perdana with Abdullah from 3pm to 5pm.

At the meeting, the Prime Minister rejected his letter and told him to take two weeks’ leave instead.

Later in Kuala Terengganu, Abdullah confirmed receiving Zaid’s letter but declined to give further details as he had yet to see the letter.

This Abdullah... ALWAYS saying he never reads anything. Bodoh punya orang.

[Adrian Wong]

BTW, this is what RPK's wife, Marina, said after visiting RPK today - “Before I left, I told him that I will come back and get him within the next four days”

Does that mean that the Pakatan Rakyat will be in power within 4 days????

[The_YongGrand]

Ooo, I just seen this from the live conference on 2 pm. The video is jerky, but I could get what he said. Haha!

[marc]

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

BTW, this is what RPK's wife, Marina, said after visiting RPK today - “Before I left, I told him that I will come back and get him within the next four days”

Does that mean that the Pakatan Rakyat will be in power within 4 days????

I guess so. Since Anwar will be meeting Abdullah Badawi, there's only two outcomes, a peaceful takeover or a non-peaceful takeover. We'll know soon enough?

[The_YongGrand]

Eh, where's the 16/9? Or they will be doing that gradually?

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by marc

I guess so. Since Anwar will be meeting Abdullah Badawi, there's only two outcomes, a peaceful takeover or a non-peaceful takeover. We'll know soon enough?

Actually, Abdullah Badawi still refuses to meet with him.

But if Anwar really has 31 or more MPs, I don't think Abdullah has many options left.

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by The_YongGrand

Eh, where's the 16/9? Or they will be doing that gradually?

From what Anwar said at the stadium, it will take time for a peaceful transition.

[The_YongGrand]

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

From what Anwar said at the stadium, it will take time for a peaceful transition.

Oh i see. But he better make his promises! We can't wait too long!

[Dashken]

There's a twist now... Abdullah swapped post with Najib. He is now Defence Minister whereas Najib, Finance Minister. Hmm...

ISA... something like that will be in progress...