It is quite obvious that SNAP has leapfrogged and unexpectedly looking like a peacock ready to mate, rumble and tumble, come what may! Looks like Sarawak's oldest political party is poised to spearhead the challenge to take the rudder of the Pakatan warship to war, leading the assault of Sarawak BN in the impending state election to be held at Taib's whim and fancy this year, coincidentally his "wedding" year as well.Well, remember Pak Lah? He got a new wife before the General election and the BN lost several states to the opposition!
News on the ground is that there has been a renewed interests enveloping as soon as SNAP is seen as leading the opposition assault. Firstly, she is a local entity and she looks attractive enough to court, amply supported by the West Malaysian DAP and PKR. This scenario is a first in Sarawak where a local opposition party is allied by the bigger brothers from the West Unlike the PBDS days, standing precariously alone and were attacked by all and sundry, fighting solely and hopelessly. Now, SNAP, also essentially a Dayak based, with massive pedigree, will be supported by the big brothers in PKR and DAP, who are no pushovers, as they controlled and governed several States in West Malaysia.
This time around many believed that the battle ground is even better than the scenario in 1987 if SNAP is able to strategise well and with adriot precision.
Political players,pundits, bystanders and the stakeholders will be wary that this is likely to be nearer than expected to post Taib era and a brilliant execution of political alliances and correct strategies must be executed to achieve whatever ambitions people have to wrest power from the ruling state BN. Will SNAP and her allies be able to achieve this? Is the purported groundswell for real or just mere wild imaginings? Will the exPBDS stalwarts and members, the partyless,the new players and all people who are sick of the present government will be up in arms and fight the BN fixed deposits territory? Time will tell. Lets see.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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Training in jungle warfare as a young officer, to defend my country and my state of Sarawak
And in sports, among others, I played rugby for my Police nation and State
Exposed to scenes like this one during my tour of duty as an investigating officer in the Force is common sight
Taken during PRS's 5th Anniversary Dinner
we want Stanny embat from PKR for layar.. NOT Joe unggang..
ReplyDeleteThe timing is perfect for SNAP but they must do it right. Taib at the moment is more interested in getting an "erection" than an election so take advantage of his distraction. SUPP is already washed out as the band of old men are mopping up whatever they can lay their dirty hands on before their expiry date. SNAP has the advantage of it's solid name but the there must be new young leaders who can spearhead the party instead of relying on the old dicks like SUPP. They certainly will be a force to be reckon with as far as Dayak votes are concerned. In fact, they should do better than PKR in Dayak areas but time is not on their side so between now and the state election, there is much work to do. My hope is that they set all personal issues aside, pull up their socks and get to work immediately. A daily dosage of hard-hitting statements from the party will make people sit up and take notice as we all eagerly await for them to make their stand on issues clear. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteWe do not know the sentiment in the ground level.Well in the cyber it looks like BN is fighting a losing war.Well i hope this is correct and good for the DAYAKS.The Dayaks instead of spending to much time in the internet should go to the ground and spread the news to the rural people by words of mouth.TELL THEM THE EVIL OF BN.
ReplyDeleteIf the SNAP is serious in wanting to capture the Layar seat, the party must put a candidate more credible than both Stanny Embat and Joe Unggang.
ReplyDeleteJabu is the indesputable king of Layar. Stanny, Joe and recently Tedwin are no match for Jabu. The answer is very simple. He has been the Minister of Layar/Betong for more than 20 yrs.Major projects for Layar / Betong. Anak ikan, buah kepayang for the rest of the Sarawak Iban.
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