这是我在中国报的专栏文章，但是被禁刊，理由是：不可写有关补选的文章。。。

那是不是媒体不可以报道补选的新闻呢？

2-10-2009 

上星期我才评论巫统内部有年轻人反省，期望巫统能消除贪污，内部改革。这个星期巫统高层选择了有贪污纪录的莫哈末依沙为国阵岜眼槟榔候选人。

很多人都认为莫哈末依沙赢定的了。

为什么呢？先看看他的背景。依沙曾担任森州大臣长达22年，跟马哈迪首相任期不相上下。岜眼槟榔是他的老家， 土生土长。32岁开始当大臣，几十年的人脉关系，几十年的乡情恩惠，老树盘根的地方实力，在地方上无人不晓。再加上五千名邮寄选票，巫统国阵的3M 策略（媒体，政府机关，银弹），单凭这些优势，就已经保赢！

但是，如果稍微观察国阵的竞选部署，您会看到国阵如临大敌，好像非常没有信心,这是非常吊诡的。

第一，他们大抛银弹，这边宣布拨款华小，那边拨款国小。 还没竞选，钱已经花了不少。第二，森州巫统没有几个出言支持依沙，大家好像没有看到州务大臣公开支持，内讧好像就快开始。第三，如果看看巫统内部年轻人的言论，他们其实对依沙都没有好感，有些问没有更好的人选吗？有些预测多数票会减少。有些更公开问为什么要贪污者竞选。

依沙的竞选突出了巫统内部严重的问题：军阀处处，没有人才。只有地方上的军阀才有机会上阵，军阀占据山头互相恶斗。之前岜当巴锡的补选也是由地方军阀大力推荐除牌律师罗海扎竞选一样。这也突出了地方上巫统没有人才来承接重任，巫统内部新陈代谢出了问题。

首相禀着一个马来西亚，人民为先，表现至上的口号执政，却推出了污点候选人，严重让人质疑人民为先的诚意，到底曾经涉及贪污贿赂的人，怎样能以人民为先？到底以民为本或巫统为先？这也突出了首相那吉为了赢补选，不择手段的一面。

到底会不会应证前首相马哈迪所说的巫统将赢补选，输大选？且让我先到岜眼槟榔走透透后，下回再报告吧。

巫统是当今马来西亚政治上人人喊打的名词。不管是民联或国阵成员党，大家都对巫统的霸道，贪污滥权，非常不满。也可能是这样导致308政治大海啸发生。马华，民政，国大党可能被迫在国阵内忍气吞声，但是，无可否认，大家都有意无意间批评巫统。现在，更有许多二，三线领袖公开批评巫统。年轻人更对巫统毫无好感，308大选，年轻人大量倾向民联，政治海啸才有可能发生。

但是，308过后，巫统内部有反醒吗？

英文杂志OFF THE EDGE，九月刊访问了5位巫统党员，提供了鲜为人知的巫统内部的反省。

五位党员，全都是30岁以下，全部都是大专毕业生，来自吉隆坡，有些还是英国大学毕业生。他们是知识型党员，跟我们刻板印象中的巫统草根，或暴发户党员非常不同。他们有些现在是政治助理或是专业人士。他们可能是巫统的未来。

这五位年轻领袖对巫统有批判的精神，认为巫统的种族言论过火，而且有必要转型成更包容进步的政党。他们也对党内的贪污腐败非常不满，有些预测巫统将在10年内失去政权。在政治上，他们是属于自由派，所以他们对巫统与回教党相竞回教化不满。他们甚至提出“去回教化”来吸引非回教徒到国民学校就读。字里行间，我感觉到他们的焦虑，他们对巫统的无力感。毕竟，他们面对的是庞大的巫统机器，根生地固的巫统文化，他们毕竟是少数。

值得一提的是他们对国阵民联政治斗争表面化不满。他们都希望有更深一层的政策辩论。这是年轻从政者的理想。

任何政党都必须有反省的能力才能继续执政。巫统身位马来西亚最大的政党，决不是省油灯的一群。他们累积多年的经验，面对过无数大风大浪，是非常有自醒能力的政党，否则不会执政我国54年。如果民联想要执政中央，有必要了解这些内部的反省，知己知彼。

Off The Edge十月刊将刊登人民公正党年轻党员的访谈。

PKR Raya Open House in Penang, All Invited!1st day of Raya: PKR Open House @ Kompleks Sukan Balik Pulau 11.30am-3pm.2nd Day of Raya:DSAI Open House in Permatang Pauh: i. 12.00-2.00pm @ Padang Taman Gua Perahu, DUN Penantiii. 5.00-7.00pm @ Food Court, Jalan Tenggiri, DUN Seberang Jayaiii. 8.30-10.00 pm @ Perkarang Masjid Kubang Semang, DUN Permatang Pasir

9月16日是马来西亚日，很多人都好像忘记了。

回想起46年前，马来亚，沙巴与砂劳越共同成立马来西亚的时候，这个国家是充满希望的。那个时候，马来亚才刚独立，朝气蓬勃，与沙巴，砂劳越共同组织马来西亚壮大了整个国家的气势。46年后的今天，年轻一代的我们必须回顾与反思独立，成立马来西亚的意义。

我们的先贤为了争取独立，立下了不少功劳。从翁嘉法，敦姑阿都拉曼，陈帧禄到陈平等左派的领袖都为争取独立牺牲了不少。年轻一代的马来西亚人必须感激这些先贤的贡献。然而，46年后的今天，马来西亚面对的不再是对抗殖民主义，争取独立。我们也在消除贫穷，发展国家方面有一定的进展。

46年后的今天，我们这一代面对的挑战是国家机制日渐败坏。从教育制度到司法制度，从警察到反贪委员会，我们可以看到腐化的现象。马来亚独立52年，马来西亚成立46年后，我们失去的，反而是英国人留给我们的良好国家机制。

先看看我们的教育制度吧。我们的中小学陪育出来的毕业生，很多都不懂母语外的语言，无法以英文沟通。数学科学有限公司，读写算都成问题。大学毕业生，也是幼稚园的大专生，没有自立的能力，没有创意，许多人没有一技之长，毕业就是失业。无怪，大学国际排行榜一直下跌。

我们的司法制度，在80年代初 是备受国际尊敬的，现在法官都可以被收买。我有亲身经历，还记得VK 林甘吗？皇家调查委员会报告书出炉 后2年，我们还看到林甘，陈志远，阿末法鲁斯逍遥法外。我们的警察现在已经无法对付罪案，罪案直线上升，他们只有摇头兴叹。反贪委员会现在沦为贪官的遥控器，目的只是对付民联领袖。

我们可以任由国家机制继续败坏下去吗？我们还有本钱任由它沉沦吗？

让我们在9月16日，马来西亚日从新启动改革的决心，从新打造马来西亚。

I would like to wish all Malaysians happy Malaysia Day.

We started as a beautiful and hopeful country first by gaining independence from the British in 1957 then forming the Malaysia federation with Sabah and Sarawak in 1963. Therefore, today 46 years later, it is very important to reflect and resolve to build Malaysia to become a better place.

Our forefathers fought to gain independence from colonial masters. As young Generation Malaysian, I am truly thankful for their contribution. Today, we face different set of problems and challenges. Our challenges are no longer imperialism nor western colonialism. Our challenges are less  about fighting against poverty and strive for rapid development.

Today, our challenge is to reform our country’s institutions. The institution of our country such as police, civil service, judiciary, schools, institution for higher learning, anti-corruption agency are all in worst shape ever. 52 years after independent, we have lost one of our precious heritage from the British – the integrity of the institutions.

Look at our judiciary. Judges can be fixed. I have first hand experience to expose VK Lingam tape. After 2 years of Royal Commission Investigation, VK Lingam, Vincent Tan, Tun Ahmad Fairus is still scott free. Look at our schools, we continue to produce unemployable graduates. Our universities continue to drop in global ranking.

Our police continue to fail us in providing security. Crime rate has sky-rocketed and will continue to get worse. Our Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission become a stooge for the corrupt politicians.

What will happen if we continue to let this go on forever? How long can we last if we do nothing?

The Anglo-Irish political philosopher Edmund Burke in his 1770 book “Thoughts on the cause of present discontents” quoted:

Evil thrives when good men do nothing.”

In this Malaysia Day, it is our duty that all Malaysians have to work together to stop the rot and work together to steer our country back to the right path.

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再过几天就是国庆日，我国独立已经五十二年。

1950年代是全球独立运动的高峰时期，由印度甘地领导的独立运动席卷全世界，让被殖民的国家看到独立的愿景。大家都希望争取独立，摆脱被西方国家殖民的命运。在这个国际趋势下，马来亚在1957年独立了。

国父敦姑阿都拉曼对马来亚这个新兴国家充满着期望，他希望摆脱外国人的主宰，成为一个真正独立自主的国家。他也希望各民族之间和陆共处，成为一个自由民主公正的国家。他的期望在独立宣言中彰显出来。举国上下都拥有共同的梦想，热情欢庆国家独立。

无可否认，独立后，我国终于摆脱英国的殖民，真正主宰我们本身的命运。马来亚及后来的马来西亚都达到一定水准的发展，人民之间也相对的和平共处。

五十二年对一个国家来说，说长不长，说短不短。五十二年后的今天，我们面对新世纪的挑战。我国原本是天然资源丰厚，人民生活水准很高的国家。但是，在国阵政府经营不当，管理无方下，我国的资源已经日益耗尽，然而，大部分人民却没有享受到应有的生活水平。反观，没有资源的国家如新加坡，台湾更加进步。在政商勾结下，富者愈富，穷者愈穷，只有与巫统有挂钩的商家才能发大财。

五十二年后的今天，我国的各种体制已经严重腐败。在国阵政府的一党专政底下，绝对的全力腐败了我们国家的机关。许多贪污滥权的事情层出不穷，反贪污局变成对付在野党的工具，赵明福的事件让人民惊觉反贪委员会的腐败程度。司法改革迟迟没有进展，林甘短片后，至今没有下文。霹雳州变天事件赤裸裸的呈现出所有国家体制的错乱程度。

五十二年后的今天，我国各民族之间的关系越来越差，在国阵的分而治之下，大家互不交往。巫统的种族极端言论，伤害了各族之间的情感。

五十二年后的今天，我们不能坐视不理这些问题。独立的意义不止是摆脱外国人的主宰这样肤浅，而是要成为一个真正以民为本，真正能我国人民带来民主开放，自由公正，种族团结，发展进步的国家。让我们重新回到1957年独立的精神与愿景，从新打造一个新的马来西亚。

Mr. Huan Cheng Guan, someone I have not known personally hit back at me at a very personal way. That has lost my last little respect of him in political professionalism. Today NST quoted Huan: He (Sim) was still playing marbles when I joined politics. 

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Tuesday/National/2589399/Article/index_html

 Yes, Mr. Huan, your are right, I was playing marbles when you started your career. But, you lost to our generation of young leaders in GE12 because of your arrogance.

 He is at this low point of his political career out of his own doing. Let me first recount his statements:

 On May 29, he was quoted in NST as saying “I am 99 percent sure of leaving (Gerakan).”

 On June 4th, The Star published “Gerakan Veep said to be planning to join PKR”.

 On June 14th, NST “Huan Cheng Guan Remains in Gerakan”.

 Today in MI, he said “I Still Love BN”

 From the first few days of gung-ho to now fizzling out, from 99 percent sure to now still loves BN, we can see a growing trend among BN rejects who adopted an approach best described in Chinese: 一哭，二闹，三求饶. (First cry foul, Secondly Outburst, Finally Pleading.)

  I must clarify that I have no problem with anyone joining PKR based on principle of justice, democracy and fighting for the poor. I am agreeable to Yusmadi and Datuk Zahrain’s argument on the principle of “Freedom of Association”.  The sad thing is that, while we are standing firm on our core beliefs, our opponents are taking advantage of our stand.

 We had these instances of Datuk Arif Shah and Chuah Soi Lek using the similar tactics of using PKR to bargain for better deals in their respective party. Now Huan Cheng Guan is again using this similar tactics. And what is Huan fighting for? Just a BN coordinator in Machang Bubok for his crony!  That really infuriates me.

 Of course, there are no shortage of good ex-BN men and women who joined PKR based on our fundamental beliefs of multracial politics, principles of justice and fight corruption. Datuk Zaid Ibrahim is a stelar example of these men and women, as well as Datuk Tan Yee Kiew and Dr. Tan Kee Kwong. I welcome them with open arms! We need more people like Dato Zaid and all. They bring in values, expertise, administrative experience and more importantly good principles to help the party grow.

 We also need more young people with idealism to join the party to fight for better future for ourselves as well as our future generations. I am now planning on membership drives among the younger generation in this respect. We need young people who has the energy and passion to clean up dirty politics by BN.

 The last thing the party need is taking in opportunist politician that will tarnish our image among the voters.

 Sim Tze Tzin

Georgetown: Pantai Jerejak State Assemblyman Sim Tze Tzin today launches an ambitious RM50,000 project to build seven or more mini libraries across his constituent. He plans to bring mini libraries directly to where community lives with good books and internet facilities. He plans to build an intellectual and cultured community where reading is the hobby of most people.

“Libraries should be nearer to where people live and work. It should be condusive and pleasurable place for people to read, surf internet and gather. It should be a place where old friends meet, new friendship made, new ideas get generated and with an intellectual environment. It should have coffee too.” He said that during a ceremony to hand over RM3,000 books to MPPP Library at Bayan Baru Market.

Today, he also announced allocating an addition RM5,000 to install computers and internet facilities to the Library and another RM1,000 to buy periodic magazines. He urges more people including old and young to read at that place. He urges Mr. Apollo and Puan Latifah who are both present there, both chairman of Bayan Baru Market Traders and hawkers, to read after their work to have fun reading and improve their lives.

“I grew up studying at Batu Lanchang Mppp library. I benefited tremendously because I got good result after studying there. I feel appreciative to be what I am now. I wanted to do something to improve the library system in Penang.” He told the fellow students who were present.

Sim will be implementing his plans in three phases. He will first set up two mini libraries, one in Bayan Baru Market and another in Kampung Sg. Nibong Kecil, Kawasan D. Last week, on April 12, he announced allocation of RM3,000 to buy books and another RM3,000 to install an air-cond in the community hall there.

In  the second phase, he plans to set up mini libraries at three other locations: Kg Sg Nibong Pantai, Kg Jawa and Kg Sg Nibong Tengah. His taskforce is now identifying suitable locations. In the third phase, he plans to set up in Taman Sri Nibong and Mahsuri Area. Lion’s Club has initiated an idea to turn an abandoned foodcourt at Taman Sri Nibong into a mini library and community center. The idea is still in the process of negotiation.

YB Sim has pledged to allocate RM50,000 or more, a substantial portion of his ADUN fund, every year to make this project successful. He will also engage Multi-National Companies to perhaps adopt the mini libraries, in order to furnish, donate computers and support on-going expenses.

He also ask for book and computer donation to these mini libraries. Please contact project coordinator on mini libraries, Miss Loh Ker Chean at 012-3620530 and kerchean@gmail.com if interested.

I would like to wish Happy New Year to Tamil, Malayalees and the Sikhs community and friends.

Last Sunday, I was invited to attend a Tamil New Year Celebration at Kawasan D, Kg Sg Nibong Kecil. I was shocked and saddened by what I have seen. After 51 years under BN, the community of Kg Sg Nibong Kecil is still living in poverty. The entire kampung had 1000 homes, 5000 residents, and they were all “urban pioneers” (I hate to use this word: squatters). Kawasan D is mainly Indians, but Kg Sg Nibong Kecil is majority 80% Malays and some small community of Chinese. In short, Malays, Chinese and Indians are just left behind in this kampung.

The kawasan D community was living in a slump area, houses were small and close to each other. There were many old and sick people. A man who was undergoing dialysis every week almost cried in front of me because he just couldn’t afford the bills. A single mother without job asked me to help her feed the family. A lady who recently met accident, ask me to help pay for their hospital bill. There were just too many poor people. They all came up to me to ask for assistant. I did not know how to help them, frankly. I promised to bring the Welfare Department to help them. Hopefully, they will get something.

I too saw hope in the kampung. The hope was with the kids. They were energetic, cheerful and lovely. I urged the parents to focus on the kids and make sure they send the kids to school. I believe education is the only way to ride the community out of poverty.

I also immediately pledge to set up a mini-library at their community center called Dewan Hindu Sangam. I will allocate RM3,000 to buy books to set up this library. Also, I will install an air-cond at their community center so that the kids will have a  good environment to read and study.

I hope by cultivating the habits of reading, they will excel in their school and eventually lift their families out of poverty. Happy Tamil New Year.

Sim Tze Tzin