BN Manisfesto

The BN manisfesto was made to sweeten the people's mind. It is not there to really help/assist the people or allowing freedom of choices. It is there as a window dressing - good to look at but never good to taste it. It is the BN ways of doing work in the country. The often used mentoring 'Vote the devil you know than the devil you dont know' BN parties are scared that the people might vote other parties to govern the country. Sometime ago PM Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said he had fulfilled his election pledges on corruption. But I ask 'Has he done it?' I dont think so. He has lost his grip on his administration. Here is an article I found interesting on the BN manisfesto of what pledges had been done and why I said the PM had lost grip of his government.

BN manifesto - what they really meantProduct of the SystemApr 12, 06 4:05pm



The prime minister was quoted earlier this week to have said that the Barisan Nasional has fulfilled its election promises with the unveiling of the 9th Malaysia Plan. Here is a list comparing the BN’s 2004 Election Manifesto and what has transpired since then. I urge the prime minister to re-read his own manifesto before making grandiose but fraudulent proclamations. On education, the manifesto said:
Barisan Nasional has worked hard to provide universal access to education. We will ... foster student interaction to enhance national unity.
The reality
“I will never allow non-bumiputeras to enter UiTM. I will ensure that the percentage of Malay students given places at public universities will always be higher than the percentage under the previous quota system.” - then Higher Education Minister Dr Shafie Salleh, Umno General Assembly 2004.
“Universiti ini tempat Melayu.” - Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak, Umno General Assembly 2004, in describing UiTM.
On the economy, the manifesto said:
BN cares about your needs and will seek your views on important issues.
Your opinions and views continue to matter as Barisan Nasional endeavours to implement people centred policies.
The reality
“I hope the public will not question the money saved...” - Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, March 17, 2006, on the RM4.4 billion saved from fuel subsidies.
“Why are you complaining? What more do you want?” - Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, April 7, 2006 on the 9MP.
On religion and culture, the manifesto said:
BN will continue to promote peace, prosperity and harmony among all Malaysians.
BN upholds the diversity of religious practice, language and culture.
The reality
“Let no one from the other races ever question the rights of Malays on this land. Don’t question the religion because this is my right on this land. Don’t poke at this nest, for if it were disturbed, these hornets will strike and destroy the country.” - Jerai MP Badruddin Amiruddin, Umno General Assembly 2004.
“Malaysia ini negara Islam, you tak suka, you keluar dari Malaysia.” - Badruddin Amiruddin.
“Members of uniformed services, including the police, must abide by the regulations on the wearing of their uniforms.” - Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, March 27, 2006, on the compulsory wearing of the tudung by non-Muslim policewomen during official functions.
On corruption and abuse of power, the manifesto said:
BN will continue the all-out campaign against corruption, without fear or favour.
BN will continue to promote a culture of zero-tolerance for corruption.
The reality
“Umno does not intend to report the cases to the ACA. We have our own mechanism.” - Radzi Sheikh Ahmad, Umno secretary-general, on money politics in Umno.
“But it is not easy, in the government everything is difficult...” - Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, April 3, 2006, RTM interview, on efforts to tackle corruption.
On Parliament and democracy, the manifesto said:
Barisan Nasional is strongly committed to parliamentary democracy, which gives each citizen a say in the administration of this nation.
Everyone has a stake and a voice in Malaysia under Barisan Nasional.
Barisan Nasional will ... ensure Muslim women have recourse to a fair and just legal system.
The reality
“Bloody racist, racist [...] Itu perkauman, perkauman punya ahli parlimen. Mahu beri 500 India.’ - Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mohd Nazri Aziz, June 22, 2005, Parliament.
“Yes, we made a decision to suspend him [...] for what he did in Parliament. He should not have taken the stand to criticise the government.” - Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, June 22 2005 on the suspension of Natural Resources and Environment Deputy Minister S Sothinathan.
“We used the whip (once) so they had to follow, now it’s the same…” - Mohd Nazri Aziz, Dec 21, 2005, on the forcing of women BN senators to vote for the Islamic Family Law bill.
On human rights and freedom, the manifesto said:
Barisan Nasional safeguards the interests of all citizens. We listen to and act on the hopes and aspirations of all groups regardless of age, gender, ethnic background and religion.
The reality
“We will not think twice about using this law against anyone who incites - that’s why we still need the Sedition Act and ISA (Internal Security Act).” - Mohd Nazri Aziz, March 20, 2006.
“I think you are dreaming, we have never planned to give any teeth to Suhakam. To give them teeth has never been a proposal.” - Mohd Nazri Aziz on Suhakam’s ineffectiveness.