Time Never Forget
1. The SPDP saga reminded me on what was happening in SNAP few years ago. SNAP was tearing down to the ground by those who is/was in SPDP today. They formed SPDP when PBDS failed.
2. This is what politic all about. They come, they eat, and they go. Repeated over and over again. When the nest is built, a group of termites will left the colony and builds another nest. It’s doesn’t matter either the new nest is firm or not as long as there is food to collect.
3. It’s happened again in SPDP. Without those 5 elected member, SPDP is now a weak and smallest entity in BN. It will be a tough road waiting ahead. They have to work very hard to retain their 5 seats which are now under the defectors. By hook or by crook, SPDP must retain the seats in order to maintain their partnership with BN.
4. Nevertheless, that is not the main issue for SPDP. The real issue is that, what is the Dayak’s perception on the ended SPDP’s saga. Defectors are not only happened in SPDP but almost all political party. In fact, it is a norm in political arena that someone gets tired and left the party.
5. I asked few friends about what is happening and they said they did not know what is really happening in SPDP. I believe in God’s punishment and some believe in both God’s punishment and karma. What happened to the 5 defectors is karma of what they have done to SNAP before.
6. To me, it is not karma but a matter of someone behavior, attitude and integrity. There is nothing eternity in politic. In fact, politic institution is the most fragile institution on earth. It is well proven by the history. Look at Rome, Ottoman, Nazi and others who collapsed. What make them re-known is not by their existence but by the artifact and storytelling of history.
7. It is the same thing with Dayak Politic. They were strong with SNAP and SUPP. Then, they tear them down and formed PBDS (Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak). Then they formed SPDP and PRS. SPDP’s dark future might get the party to be de-registered or abandon by its members. Then what next? Mawan resign and be a GLC ceo? Maybe DRB-Hicom, CMS? Or SPNB? It might happen.
8. The Dayak has lost a lot from their representatives. They are hoping for better future but yet their representatives put aside the people agenda and strive for personal gain. Why used BN symbol during election if they cannot be an example to the Dayak? Why talk a lot when you are shaking? Doesn’t it show how idiot they are?
9. They Dayak are tired of being disappointed and deceived. Don’t stand for them if you are shaking and behave irrational. The people will judge and mock you. Then, karma willcome and take you down.
10. The Dayak must learn decently from this saga. There is no such “what is his/her contribution to the society” as what Dawos always say. What matter the most is the bright future. Scavenging will never end if the Dayak deny their struggle and ignorance. I always walk pass by BDC dump site and other sites. The Dayak are scavenging for food, cloth, bottles and cans. All the while, who cares? Does the SPDP 5 care? No. They are now putting the price tag and those who pass by will buy them. Not PKR or STAR. Might be SUPP since they have vacancy that Wong’s clan doesn’t want.
11. What the SPDP 5 did will never ends if they join other party. They join, they grab and they “quit”. Only money can sustain those with “special” attitude. Integrity and morality in politic is not a big deal because other people is doing the same as well. In fact, those who always defect are wealthier than those who stick with one party. But, the time will never forget this kind of people. Time tells the truth although it his hidden.
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EC: Deregistered SNAP can contest using its symbol
by Tony Thien, Malaysia Kini, 8 Mar 2008
Sarawak National Party (Snap) president Edwin Dundang today said their battle was half won after the Election Commission (EC) ruled that the party could contest in the general election using its symbol.
Snap leaders had expressed anger when the commission last week published a list of 27 political parties eligible to contest in the polls that excluded Snap.
The party had not expected this after it had obtained letters from the Registrar of Societies (ROS) stating that it was still legal and can contest the elections as it was in the process of appealing against its de-registration.
The former Barisan Nasional (BN) component party was de-registered following a protracted leadership tussle and subsequently kicked out from the front .
The ROS letters were also handed to the EC. On Saturday, Dundang went to the local office of the commission and again handed over the same set of letters to them.
The state election officer then promised to get back to the party by Monday after consulting the head office .
‘Overjoyed’ with decision
Dundang told malaysiakini that he got a fax signed by EC secretary Wan Ahmad Wan Omar informing him that the party could contest in the election using its symbol.
"Half of the battle has been won and the other is to make sure our candidates win those constituencies where the party will be represented," he added.
He said the party was "overjoyed" with the EC's decision which had cleared the confusion .
The party has been looking forward to take part in the current general election, already naming its candidates to contest in four parliamentary constituencies (Mas Gading, Saratok, Bintulu and Baram), whose incumbents are now with the Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) , a splinter party from Snap.
Meanwhile, opposition State Reform Party (Star) leader Dr Patau Rubis said today he was given the green-light by his central committee to go ahead and contest under the Snap symbol. His membership in Snap was reinstated last week.
However, Patau was evasive as to where he would stand, saying: "It may be Mas Gading, Mambong or Serian."
In a related development, Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) deputy president Peter Nyarok said it would not make any difference if Snap candidates stood under their own name or as independents "as the party is out of BN".
"Snap is in the opposition, and people should vote for the BN," he was quoted as saying in the Sarawak Tribune.
Taib’s successor: Jabu’s the man, insists SNAP
by Tony Thien, Malaysia Kini, 17 Mar 2004
The Dayak-based Sarawak National Party (Snap) today said Parti Pesaka Bumiputra (PBB) stalwart Alfred Jabu Numpang should not have been "offended or embarrassed" by its proposal that he takes over from state Barisan Nasional and PBB chief Abdul Taib Mahmud.
Snap president Edwin Dundang told malaysiakini he was surprised as to why Jabu, the No 2 in PBB, has reacted negatively to the suggestion which was made "out of sincerity".
Dundang made the proposal on Monday when unveiling his party's six-point election manifesto which called for, among other things, an amendment to the state constitution to limit the chief minister's tenure to 10 years.
Yesterday, both Abdul Taib, who has held the Sarawak chief minister's post since 1981, and Jabu, who is one of the state’s longest-serving ministers, described the Snap leader's suggestion as nothing more than "a mischievous attempt" to drive a wedge between them.
Jabu (photo) also said it was an election ploy to get the Dayaks to go against Taib during the ongoing run-up to polling day on March 21.
Dundang said his party's proposal for Jabu to take over "as and when Taib steps down" was not made to ridicule him in the eyes of anyone.
"If not Jabu, who else? He is after all the next most senior man in PBB. Why is he not even considered as a possible successor? Why are only Abang Johari (PBB deputy president), Adenan Satem (senior vice-president) and Effendi Norwawi (vice-president) being considered?"
Iban factor
Dundang said Snap considered Jabu, an Iban agriculturalist turned politician, capable of taking on the state’s top job..
"If he does not consider himself experienced and capable enough and if he thinks the proposal was made out of malice , then I am sorry for him. Is he suggesting that an Iban cannot become the chief minister?" he asked.
Meanwhile, reacting to the Snap election manifesto which endorsed its support for Barisan Nasional chairperson’s Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's leadership but rejecting the state BN under Taib's leadership, Abdul Taib said Snap and its leaders "lacked credibility."
"The party president and his deputy (Justin Jinggut) are not even contesting the elections," he said, declining further comment.
Taib, however, said that recent events showed that the people of Sarawak still wanted him to continue as state leader.
He was referring to him being returned unopposed as member of Prliament for Kota Samarahan on nomination day and earlier calls from various quarters in the state for him to carry on as chief minister.
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