Local or Import

Gerakan Pasir Gudang's division chairman, Dr Ker Ching Sheng has issued a press statement to condemn the practice of parachuting candidates not of local origin. This follows closely with the same situation happening in Penang's DAP. The object in question is the candidacy for Simpang Renggam parliamentary seat. A safe BN seat, it is a highly prized commodity. Murmurs of Lim Si Pin or Vijayaratnam being parachuted here abounds. Dr Ker is incensed with the intrusion on Johor's political airspace because the last parachutist just stayed at home in KL and did not parachute back often enough. Question is, which is better, import or local? And for who?

Gong xi fa cai

Gong xi fa cai to all from Gerakan HQ. Peace and prosperity to all.

Gerakan's New Lion

Gerakan Kempas Baru had an initiation ceremony for their new lion dance troup. Attended by Dato Teo Kok Chee, ADUN for Skudai and state Gerakan chairman, Koh Kian Siang and Ting Pang Seng, Ahli Majlis MBJBT, the ceremony was held in SJKC Kempas on 3 Feb 2008.

Majlis Penyampaian Sumbangan Sempena Tahun Baru Cina

Mayang, Parlimen Pasir Gudang telah menganjurkan majlis penyampaian sumbangan sempena tahun baru cina kepada warga kurang kemampuan dalam Parlimen Pasir Gudang. Majlis diadakan pada 2 Februari 2008 900 pagi di Dewan Serbaguna Taman Johor Jaya. Majlis diadakan untuk meraikan tahun baru cina dan memberi sedikit sumbangan kepada warga miskin.

Dr Koh - Penang or KL?

Dr Koh Tsu Koon has been advised by The Old Master, LKY to stay in Penang for the coming election. This is actually a perfectly sensible suggestion. It will not only address the problem of having a general that can lead Gerakan for the war with DAP in the coming election but also provides stability in the party itself. BN needs a big shot to lead the battle in Penang. Not to underestimate the rest of the line up in Penang but the heft is not there whether intellectually or with experience. Another problem that could crop up if Dr Koh is to move to KL is the power vacuum left in Penang. The CM post is powerful and whoever holds it will be influential indeed. The problem here is the candidates available from Penang. The most experience one is considered too old and not reflective of the dynamism the party wish to project. The giant killer many years ago has the experience but not really considered a son of Penang, being from Johor. The few other younger leaders are considered too new and could upset the balance of power in the party. The conventional wisdom is for Dr Koh to move to Federal and control things from there. The implications of the move will be immense and will determine the leadership structure of Gerakan for the next decade. 2008 elections will show where Gerakan will be going for the next ten years.

DAP's ploy in Penang

Dap has agreed on the division of the electoral pie with PKR. The pie in other states has not been divided yet. Penang is seen as the most winning-able state and has top priority. Even to the point of sacrificing a couple of seats to PKR. Now, the seats allocated to PKR is not for PKR alone. PKR still has to divide its share with PAS. This is to avoid the accusation from MCA and Gerakan that DAP is sleeping with the enemy, the ' Islamic State objective' PAS. It is hoped that this ruse could be used as the denialibility factor when the shit hits the fan. However if something sounds like a fish, smells like a fish and looks like a fish, no amount of perfume can cover up the stink.

Wawasan Open University - The Opening

WOU opens officially on 19th of January at the Homestead in Penang. It is another milestone in Gerakan's history. Its ambition is to educate the 5 million workforce in Malaysia without a degree. Entry into the university is easy but graduating will require as much work as the regular university. Aimed at working adults, the university brings education to the student's doorstep by having it online while having face to face interaction once a month at various learning centers around Malaysia on weekends. With scholarships and the lowest fees in Malaysia, higher education is available to all.