By : Noor Adzman Baharuddin & Adib Povera, NST

ALOR STAR, Mon: After goading Umno members today to temporarily resign from Umno as a sign of protest against the party president, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad took up a “dare” to take the lead by resigning from the party he had been a founding member of since 1946. However, he implored Umno members taking up his challenge not to join any other party and remain independent, at least until the Umno leadership was determined (after the December party elections). He said he will only rejoin the party when Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi steps down as Umno president.

Dr Mahathir was answering questions from the floor after giving a talk at a forum entitled 'Malays’ Future after the 12th General Election' at the Star City Hotel in Alor Star when a member of the audience asked him if he would take the lead in quitting Umno.

“Wah, saya di cabar ni…(I have been dared),” he quipped but in a serious tone, he said: “Yes, I will leave Umno….until the party leadership is determined. Other Umno members should follow me.”

Loud cheers immediately met his declaration. It is not immediately clear if his son, Datuk Mukhriz, also the MP for Jerlun and an Umno Youth Exco member, would follow suit. The former Prime Minister's announcement also caught his aides by surprise.

Dr Mahathir explained that this was not the first time he was out of Umno. “Between 1969 and 1970, I was expelled from Umno but later, when many Malays and Umno members still supported me, I re-entered Umno. There was no problem. Just don’t join other parties.”

At a Press conference later, Dr Mahathir said he will submit his resignation from Umno as soon as possible.

He insisted that his resignation had nothing to do with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Lingam video.
“I am just protesting against the Abdullah’s leadership of Umno and country,” he said.

In an immediate reaction, Gerakan secretary general Datuk Seri Chia Kwang Chye expressed shock at Dr Mahathir’s resignation. “This is shocking, it’s hard to believe. I hope this will not bring further instability to Barisan Nasional. I also hope things will settle down and the matter resolved in a calm manner.”

MIC secretary-general Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said it was unfortunate for Dr Mahathir to resign from the party which he had been a president for a long time. “His instigating others to follow suit in light of the current problems faced by the party, will further weaken it. We hope other members will be clear-headed in this matter.”

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written by fan73, May 19, 2008 16:03:10

way to go Tun...
History repeated itself!!

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written by Malaysiaputra, May 19, 2008 16:08:47

What does one call this ?. Cutting the nose to spite the face ?.

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written by kampungboy2, May 19, 2008 16:09:56

Big deal!! The irrelevant quitting from a soon to be irrelevant party. So what is the news??

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written by jamaludinjames, May 19, 2008 16:10:55

Did Tun make the right choice? Would his resignation makes any diffrent to all? He's no longer the PM, but he was our PM. He still deserve to be respected by all. After all he did lead malaysia to a higher level. But out of all, i firmly believe Tun should be standing beside Badawi and support him and as for Badawi he need whatever support he could get more than ever. Too bad, all of them say " We're rational" but actually, they're emotional. To me this all political gimmick , only fools fall for it.

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written by me_in, May 19, 2008 16:11:20

Senile old man.You have done a lot of damage to the country during your temure as PM.ISA , OSA sacking of Tun Salleh Abas, removing the powers of the Royalty
and 1001 other matters.
Just shut up. Look after your grandchildren.They need you more that the rakyat.

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written by Raja Chulan, May 19, 2008 16:16:30

Congratulations Mahathir, this is the best thing you have done in your entire political career.

You have been the most divisive and vindictive person I have known. You have been inciting racial disharmony for a very long time to achieve your goals. You are one of those persons who was responsible for the May 13 racial violence. You were one of the main instigators of racial riots exploiting the vunerability of the late Harun Idris. You are the sort of person who will sell your own mother to achieve your political ambition i.e. to become the PM of Malaysia.

You are not the father of modernisation but rather the Father of Destruction of Malaysia's god given natural beauty.

Get loss from the political arena. Majority of Malaysian now know your true colours. You are now a political dinosaur.

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written by lamakawan, May 19, 2008 16:16:50

this old man will never admit defeat. He is an obstinate donkey. Leave him alone and we can all get on with our lives. No point crying over spilt milk. He gave up the leadership of his own accord, and now he blames his successor is a failure. What a shame on you old man !

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written by chanatak, May 19, 2008 16:18:51

by resigning from the party he had been a founding member of since 1946.

I thought RPK said that 1946 party died out many years ago, and this is actually another party? Does this party's date of registration go back to 1946 in the ROS?

AND He insisted that his resignation had nothing to do with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Lingam video.

You believe him? I don't. He is scared shit of appearing in court this time. He knows he can't use the "I do not remember" line anymore. Nobody believed him, but everybody laughed at him. And he has no explanation, so he has threatened a can of worms hoping it will deter action against him.

You believe him that it has nothing to do with the Lingam video? I don't

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written by krising1, May 19, 2008 16:18:53

Does this mamak really believe that others will follow him and resign? When he said he was going to quit last time, many said they will follow him. None did. Mamak said so. The loyal son might follow.

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written by ez24get, May 19, 2008 16:19:00

If every UMNO members who oppose Badawi were to resign temporarily, how can Badawi be toppled?

Those who will remain in UMNO will be Badawi supporters. When UMNO EGM/AGM is convened in December 2008, Badawi will have a resounding victory because only UMNO members are allowed to vote.

That is a silly plan to get Badawi to step down!

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written by ultraman, May 19, 2008 16:19:00

LET THE OLD MAN MERAJUK>
Why should kacau orang lagi?

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written by alarcarte, May 19, 2008 16:19:07

TDM, May be together with your son, you might consider have a handshake with Tenku Razaleigh and form SEMANGAT 2008.

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written by raven1958, May 19, 2008 16:20:36

MAHATHIR knows....that UMNO is now irrelevant......

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written by feleaz, May 19, 2008 16:29:41

"he will submit his resignation from UMNO as soon as possible", why not now or tomorrow or at least a definite date, why "as soon as possible" ? . Something fishy here

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written by kurangfaham, May 19, 2008 16:33:16

Hello Mamak TDM, you are no more needed in the market, you are an rotten egg suitable for lori sampah. Keep your bloody ass and mouth shut and keep warm your chair.
Don't ever spoil this beautiful country, you have already done lot of damage. Enough is enough.

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written by ilovepakatan, May 19, 2008 16:34:33

source: http://bolehjokes.blogspot.com/

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written by red1, May 19, 2008 16:39:31

Mahathir said that the 'perjuangan belum selesai'. At this juncture, it has for him. http://padi-malaysia.blogspot....athir.html

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written by AJM, May 19, 2008 16:44:35

Balls of steel, kekekekekeke.

Oh yeah, lets get all of our panties all bunched up over chedet resigning while the economy sinks as park lah still holds the auto-pilot button downzzzzzzz....

I'd say, it's park lah that should quit, now!

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written by uxzee, May 19, 2008 16:50:02

TDM should know that UMNO dogs have been trained to sniff and recognise only money. They don't believe and fight for a cause or principles. Does he think many will follow him and resign ? They know the money is not flowing from TDM anymore.

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written by Gargamel, May 19, 2008 16:50:55

This part is my favourite:

Loud cheers immediately met his declaration.

Now if his son doesn't follow suit, then he will be disloyal to his father (and loyal to Pak Lah). Hahahaa!!!!! Can't wait to see how this plays out.

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written by padhma, May 19, 2008 16:52:22

Dr.M quits UMNO? Lets not forget that this is a new UMNO and Dr.M is the man behind it. In fact this new UMNO is UMNO Dr.M. Well lets see how far is Dr.M influence in UMNO. If they don't follow Dr.M then he has the chance to say yet again "Melayu sudah lupa.....".

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written by mendela, May 19, 2008 16:53:45

My deep throat told me Mahathiu quit UMNO because he knows he would be soon be expelled from UMNO!

He is just taking a pre-emptive move to save his ugly face!

He knows very well his days are really numbered!

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written by justice4all, May 19, 2008 16:57:03

Another sign of a convulating snake about to self destruct. History is in the making, people. Mukhriz is now caught between a rock and a hard place. Interesting to see what he is going to do.

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written by nesen, May 19, 2008 16:59:03

With the noose tightening around him what better plan for TDM than to create a red herring by sensationalising issues as well as playing the racial card.

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written by wartank, May 19, 2008 17:03:47

Tell me why I should be bothered?!

Will there be great implications to Malaysia.. other than setting the stage for PR totake over?

Yeah, TM.. rejoin UMNO not after AAB steps down, but after DSAI takes over!!

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written by freedom lover, May 19, 2008 17:04:26

Mahathir's resignation from UMNO is a ploy to contain Barisan UMNO MP's from making cross overs to the Pakatan Rakyat! His tactics will not work! People are not stupid! The people have been made fools by him for a long time. This time he has fallen into his own grave. Rejected by UMNO, despised by his own people and unwanted by the Pakatan!

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written by ksmaniam, May 19, 2008 17:05:05

If you had noticed my comments so far u guys may have noted that I have indicated again and again that TDM is as crafty as a fox. However, I have to agree that he outdid it this time. By resigning and asking those close to him (his blog has indicated to him his influence i presume) to resign he is cleansing umno. (birds of a feather flock together). The leftovers for umno's sake will have all the good guys (if it happens). If so, umno would generate into a better party I hope (where do i put Khairy...ok no so good..agreed). majority of umno should be good. AAB should now declare he has cleansed UMNO and attract the malays (the real godlies) into umno. Secondly, Anwar can discreetly ask his guys in umno to resign too and form the new government...mahathir by his greed has created for FPM (future Prime Minister lah) a way for FPM's guys to leave umno. When they sign or join PR it is legitimate. HAHAHA. he who laughs last laughs the loudest. So i apologise to you guys again. I am truly sorry that I cautioned you guys too many times about the intelligence of TDM.

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written by lamakawan, May 19, 2008 17:08:10

I appeal to all right thinking Malaysians including umno members, barisan members, supporters of the Badawi regime to treat his resignation as another gimmick to gain popularity after his downfall. Remember what he'd done last time umno baru?
this rogue of yesteryear is a spent force. He is trying to play the racial card again after his successor refused vehemently to follow his footpath. He is a proven fighter and let him say what he likes and he will have enough rope to hang himself.

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written by matdeboq, May 19, 2008 17:10:58

Here comes Mahathir again !
Full of surprises...and I hope it do keep coming!
He's on his element again..!
Day by day it is getting exciting living in this Wonderful Malaysie .

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written by benny loh, May 19, 2008 17:12:10

Pesky Mosquito resigns..
http://malaysiancartoons.blogs...ts-dr.html

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written by Bradcrz, May 19, 2008 17:12:25

MAMAK IS UNWANTED IN UMNO ANYWAY..WHY SHUD GERAKAN/MIC SEC GEN BE SHOCKED?? THEY CANT STAND ON THEIR OWN FEET??THEY R AFRAID OF MAMAK'S RUMBLINGS OF CORRUPTIONS THAT HAPPENED WITHIN BN DURING HIS TIME??

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written by HamChak, May 19, 2008 17:20:41

Ok, Ok, Ok
Now You are free to start UMaNO = United MaMak National Organisation.

Or You can join MIC ma.
After all you are also half Indian, lorr.

My MCA don't want YOU now.
You no more POWER, just an OLD man, la.

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written by othman hitam, May 19, 2008 17:29:54

Subra, are you saying that che det's head is not clear? If I were u I shall evaluate the situation properly. The minister's chair you are sitting on now may not be for long. So do the only thing sensible, get out now
To che det, correction..this is the first, not second time, you are out of umno. 1969/70 was the original umno, not the ciplak version. Jangan jadi mamak yang mudah lupa

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written by Oyster, May 19, 2008 17:33:23

No need to get excited about this, the key word he used is "Temporarily resign".
This is all typical mahathir melodrama sahaja.

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written by JustAMalaysian, May 19, 2008 17:37:54

I am having a kenduri to celebrate.

Come on everyone, let's celebrate!!;-

www.b.log.my

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written by Toyolbuster, May 19, 2008 17:39:54

This is typical Mamak Wayang Kulit, a very thick one as well.

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written by HamChak, May 19, 2008 17:40:11

If MaMakthir wants to start New political party
also can.

He can start one like; United MaMak National Organisation.
(UMaNO). He can be Life President la.

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written by tuahjebat, May 19, 2008 17:40:32

“Yes, I will leave Umno….until the party leadership is determined. Other Umno members should follow me.”Loud cheers immediately met his declaration.

They must be happy this Mamak Zombie finally is resigning after causing so much problem. Now UMNO under AAB can charge this mamak with ISA for being seditious and playing the race card.

Other UMNO members...apa lagi.? Join PR la after that.

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written by freedom lover, May 19, 2008 17:50:41

Mahathir's resignation from UMNO is a ploy to contain Barisan UMNO MP's from making cross overs to the Pakatan Rakyat! His tactics will not work! People are not stupid! The people have been made fools by him for a long time. This time he has fallen into his own grave. Rejected by UMNO, despised by his own people and unwanted by the Pakatan!

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written by tryme, May 19, 2008 17:53:20

if all TM supporter resign from UMNO, who will giving a vote in the election on Deceember to oppose Badawi? Sure badawi will celebrate his victory again. This is not a good decision.

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written by A MI, May 19, 2008 18:04:27

My dear brothers and sisters
In Malaysia Indian muslims are commonly referred to as mamak - which I must add is not really well liked among the true Indian Muslims. Indians Muslims came to this country as traders and have been serving the community through the many sundry shops of yesteryears and today by feeding many of us into the wee hours of the night.

Therefore please refrain from using the term mamak in any derogatory way, and least of all do not associate TDM with mamak. I am not sure of his parentage but he is certainly not Indian Muslim! Thank you.

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written by ttwangsa, May 19, 2008 18:12:01

DrM can resign if he wish to . After all he has Millions of RM at his disposal.The amount he accumulated over the years as what been the common practices by most, if not all UMNO leaders.
Let see who in UMNO who is stupid enough to follow him now. Unless of course they also has accumulated Millions of RM just like he did.
Only the dumb and want to rich are eligible to be in UMNO.

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written by Kalam Kabut, May 19, 2008 18:13:52

took up a “dare” to take the lead by resigning from the party

I don't consider this as a daring move. Tun want to coverup his past misdeeds and sort to this cowardly act.

I suggest Tun find another solution for this. Maybe commit suicide. I consinder
this is as honorable rather than inciting racial tension.

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written by Sword of Justice, May 19, 2008 18:15:55

mahathir please also ask your son to follow you...dont just ask other people. Mukhriz please resign from UMNO!

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written by Don Corleone, May 19, 2008 18:18:57

What does "as soon as possible" mean ? 6 months from now, 5 years from now ? Don't trust the old MahaMamak - he's behaving like a spoilt kid who doesn't get his way, and just throws tantrums. I think he is pre-empting that UMNO could simply expel him out of the party for the second time in his life.

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written by Ninja, May 19, 2008 18:23:17

UMNO should not admit any of it's members who has resigned if they have principles, no act of temporary resignation should be accepted.

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written by doggone, May 19, 2008 18:26:17

When he ask everyone to resign from UMNO, does that include his family members, especially the one from Jerlun?

If close family members won't follow suit, how can he expect other to emulate? It's like saying, 'I'll get off the gravy train and all of you follow me, but never mind the kids. They are just taking a swim in the gravy pool, but not slurping it."

Incidentally, his resignation came on an auspicious day. Vesak or 'Buddha's Birthday' is the major Buddhist festival of the year as it celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. For many, this day would be remembered as a day of departure for the founder of UMNO Baru from the party he created, while for the departer, a day of enlightenment, that 'you can fool some of the people all of the time and all the people some of the time, but you will be the biggest fool near the end of your time.'

God does work in mysterious way.

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written by sonofman0, May 19, 2008 18:35:04

UMNO, if you love me, you will keep my commandments, temporarily.

UMNO, if you are not for me, you are against me, permanently.

Is this armageddon, the final battle?

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written by zonefinder, May 19, 2008 18:36:03

I agree with Kalamkabut, this guy is desperate. A sign of a man who is going for broke now that he finds the escape hatches gradually closing up around him. May well be the straw that will break the camel's back for BN. I pray he will not, in the process, bring the whole country back to the dark ages..
The Rakyat's resolve and maturity may yet be tested soon, should there be a re-election.

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written by Lim Lim, May 19, 2008 18:37:10

he is throwing stone back onto bodowi's glass house with a fierce vengence after they "triggered-on" the legal procedure on him over the linggam gate saga!

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written by Old Man Jasin, May 19, 2008 18:39:23

So what is the big deal . Mahathir resigns from UMNO . Even if news of his death , many will rejoice with jubilation.

He has a comfortable retirement life to enjoy . But he thought he is the only indispensable person in this world . His political life is full of confrontational approach . Only him has the right to lead .

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written by CVL, May 19, 2008 18:43:33

TDM departure might just be the point UMNO needs to solemnize far reaching political reflection, as should any organization when triggered for continuous improvements. UMNO has certainly grown over time from a political party in which her nobler objectives have been overtaken with a zeal bordering insanity for money and more money which has spawn self supporting system of cronyism and twisted application of the NEP for which some call corruption. The tentacle of this system can be very divisive, and loyalty goes out of the window the moment one is no longer within the pecking order – a diagnosis applicable to TDM and Sanusi Junid recent move to depart from UMNO.

When UMNO decides to introspect, remains to be seen if members would reach for:
-Universal values
-Meritocracy
-Magnanimity

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written by zonefinder, May 19, 2008 18:44:47

Such is the ironies of Politics. If he was in a Corporation, he would have been sacked and charged for mismanagement and fraud. Here, he is discharging himself and justify to his supporters that its a noble move. What a joke..
The Rakyat is not going to be fooled.

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written by mikewang, May 19, 2008 18:50:12

So what if he resigned ??
Both Tunku and Hussein Onn did not join his UMNO Baru.
No, this is not the party which was formed 62 years ago by the likes of Onn Jaafar, Tunku, Razak and the rest.
The old party was declared illegal by Justice Harun Hashim and was deregistered by him.

UMNO baru was founded by Dr M.

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written by liberal, May 19, 2008 19:01:38

Congratulation Pakatan Rakyat. UMNO/BN days are numbered. Get ready to form the next government. The dreams seems to come eralier than anticipated.

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written by Ujang, May 19, 2008 19:03:16

UMNO ---> UMNO Baru ----> UMNO B ---> ?

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written by Dominic, May 19, 2008 19:06:04

TDM,if you want to resign,pls proceed by all mean. Why the need to return with the so called when the time is right? Mana ada principle.

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written by ez24get, May 19, 2008 19:25:25

How could Mahathir resignation from UMNO be able to topple Badawi or cause him to resign?

If Mahathir and his supporters resigned from UMNO, who would be left in UMNO – supporters of Badawi! So when UMNO general assembly is convened in December 2008, Badawi, instead of being voted out, would have a resounding victory because only his remaining supporters would be entitled to vote. If anything, it will be a god-sent gift for Badawi and his gang! Good riddance as Hamidi had said on the resignation of Mahathir – it really takes a huge burden off their shoulders.

Does Mahathir think there are that many UMNO members who truly love the party above everything else? Most of them won’t last a day outside UMNO devoid of hand-outs and fat contracts. Only a few old die-hard Mahathir supporters will resign from UMNO to follow suite. I doubt even his son from Jerlun will resign from UMNO.

That’s a silly plan from Mahathir if his real intention is to topple Badawi. His real intention may be to jump ship realising that it is sinking.

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written by K W Waran, May 19, 2008 19:50:32

Just another Kepimpinan Melalui Teladan caper that kept many enthralled years ago when first announcement. And many did follow his teladan too, if you catch my drift here. I still remember the "laungan" teladan X3, wawasan x3, etc, etc from his days in power where everybody are literally clambering over each other just to shake and Kiss his hand. Some even are so bent as though they were going to wish Arigato Gozaimas.



If he has to go, GO !! Why try get others to follow suit ? Probably to demonstrate that he still has substantial "fans".

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written by harmanamri, May 19, 2008 20:12:11

Maybe his intention is to retire to his ranch in Argentina. After his decision to resign is NOT followed by UMNO members, he will MERAJUK. Abdullah, being the soft man that he is, will call off the Lingam tape invesigation on his former mentor, allow him to ride towards the sunset on the pampas.

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written by FuLinYu, May 19, 2008 20:24:19

As said: Good riddance to bad rubbish. Send rubbish to the incinerators.

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written by moqdin, May 19, 2008 20:28:37

Isnt it better?evrybody have been asking him to resign including nazri teksi,and now hejust do that. At least he his a man of his words, u want to charge him,go ahead and he still dare u. As a matter of principle,he is out of UMNO now and it meant he have no protection from whatsoever. If u are talking abt 'fans',definately there are a lot,maybe they are not in this blog, but there are so many out there.just watch for it.

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written by power2u, May 19, 2008 20:49:03

Oh now that he is being investigated in the Lingamgate,he wants to pressure Bodowi to clear him.....Leave lah UMNO....you dissapointed UMNO this time didn't give you immunity from being prosecuted is it????

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written by Uncorruptible, May 19, 2008 21:30:06

He thinks by leaving umno will be in such bad shape the members will all come kneeling to him begging him persuade one of his sons or daughter to be the PM. LMAO ! Imagine mukris PM, marina dpm LOL. ah,wiping the tears from my eyes,
so sorry for a lousy , but true joke. Old senile facker. LOL. Mukris will remain The Trojan.

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written by Abdul Haq, May 19, 2008 22:47:37

This is another incident of the whole infrastructure and culture of corruption, mismanagement and arrogance that Mahathir built over the 20years collapsing around him.HUBRIS..!!
Mahathir is seeing for himself all that he planned or built being torn down one by one..
- One of the first shocks for him was when Abdullah his hand picked successor would not listen to him but to his son - in -law instead! He wanted to be puppet master( dalang) but PAk LAh prefered to dance to the tune of a member of his family!!
-then the exposure of the Lingam tapes and the rot in the judicairy that he nurtured , starting with the Tun Salleh Abbas dismisal, then brow beating the judiciary and the legal system, culminating in the show trial to imprison his political nemesis, Anwar Ibrahim.Now he is seeing with own eyes all the dirt that he allowed to fester in the judiciary exposed!!

He is leaving the party that he created..UMNO Baru!! He destroyed the UMNO the Tunku Abdul Rahamn built.

He shall see that people will not care about him ...and he will probably die a lonely and broken man..his legacy in tatters..only the biggest and the longest..mega projects will remind people in the future of a megalomaniac.

A sad end to such a man..but JUSTICE OF Allah shall always triumph , despite what man may try to do..

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written by HARIMAU BIN ABDULLAH, May 19, 2008 22:51:53

"One down, two to go" ... and many will die.

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written by cancan, May 19, 2008 22:52:45

We do not anymore fire for our already burning fire.

Link: http://www.kingsmary.blogspot.com/

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written by Just Gan, May 19, 2008 22:59:17

Tun Dr. Mahathir's resignation from UMNO is a strategic (cunning) move. It is certainly not about putting pressure on Badawi to quit. It is all about staving off the impending inquiry into Mahathir's role in the unsavoury activities involving the appoinment of judges when he was the PM. The Royal Commission has concluded that the revelations of the Lingam tape warrant action against the parties involved including Mahathir. Badawi, though appearing to be slow, is putting pressure on AG Ghani Patail (a supporter of Mahathir, once) to start the process and investigate Mahathir and the others. The only way that Mahathir can prevent such an embarrasing enquiry is to up the ante by resigning from UMNO in the belief that Mukhriz, Hishamudin, Ghani Othman, and other staunch supporters will be able to instigate a mass exodus from UMNO in support of Mahathir. Such an exodus, if it happens, cannot be ignores by Badawi and he will have to be forced to stop the investigation into Mahathir as that could lead to mass riots (like what happened in the case of Anwar). But the smart and cunning Mahathir have misjudged the Malays this time. The Malay of today is not the type he once treated as kids and immature when he was in power through his frequent scolding and scathing insults about their loyalty, character and intelligence - recall the various UMNO assemblies and his frequent comparison of the Malays against the Chinese (In fact, no one has insulted the Malays to the extent and degree as Mahathir has done.) Mahathir is in a for a nasty surprise. He will be a lone old man. Not even his son Mukhriz will resign.

If Mahathir fails to get the expected exodus from UMNO in support of him, he will resort to creating instability in the country. His recent racist speeches are a prelude and warning in this regard. Let us all be vigilante. Mahathir will start race riots if he fails in preventing the investigation into his role in the decadence of the judiciary. Mahathir is unscrupulous when it comes to saving himself.

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written by TWOG, May 19, 2008 23:07:23

UMNO Baru Baru anyone?

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written by partiotic, May 19, 2008 23:29:12

Hi! Mamak just tell us why should UMNO member should beg you to stay.What have you done for the malays. You only make a few of your cronny become rich.

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written by budakindia, May 19, 2008 23:44:32

UMNO is history! "Good" move Tun! You know this is irreversible! Everthing you built since 1988 will only be on history books.

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written by merchant222, May 20, 2008 00:26:58

Old Man kicks himself out of UMNO to psycho the less intelligent members, but tells his son to stay put be'cos there is "MORE" yet to be "COLLECTED". Wait till our kitty reach the TRILLION figure, then his family will tell UMNO to go to HELL. So, OLD MAN... we know your move, CHECK-MATE to you and kepp your mouth shut instead of playing up race issues. Better tell your son to quit as well and you guys can migrate back to India if you are not happy here. I will follow you soon, but if only when the Ass-holes UMNOPUTRAS who said that to us can arrange for our choice of our country. If they can't, then they should also keep their mouths where their Arse is.

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written by bat8, May 20, 2008 00:34:49

Noor adzman Baharuddin & adib Povera, NST

Get ur facts right about UMNO and UMNO(baru). The former was killed by the man himself. The then set up UMNO(Baru) over UMNO dead body so that he need not face a rerun of presidency contest against Tg Razaleigh.

He did comment on tv that UMNO(baru) now is no more democratic. My foot....he who made UMNO(baru) undemocratic by introducing many new rules to staff off any potential challange to his presidency.

Dont be taken by this mamak latest ploy - UMNO(baru) is his SPV and he set it up tailored for himself only. It just his way of putting pressure on AAB not to pursue investigation on 6 ppl named by lingam report. The man is really a sumbag- nothing is too low for him if it can save his skin....

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written by merchant222, May 20, 2008 00:41:43

Oh yes, quitting is the next most spectacular project for him after his
Twin Towers. Well done, Bravo, congrats; but did anyone shed a tear for you this time round??? Kah! Kah! Kah!, Hee! Hee! Hee! SELF DESTRUCT!

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written by citizenken, May 20, 2008 01:27:24

LOT OF BULLS, he is talking about malay future after PRU 12, the malay future is not under threat, in fact it is shifted to PAS and PKR. the reality is his son , Mukhiz 's future is under threat as they face down with their ultimate nemises ANWAR IBRAHIM. even utterance of anwar's name, the father and son will leaping like monkey on chile padi

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written by citizenken, May 20, 2008 01:31:40

the father will reregister back once the real threat (anwar) is off the list in order the son's succesion path to UMNO leadership is out of danger. they father and son can cry me a river, playing stupid race cards and jews card, wonder what next SODOMY again

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written by FOLI, May 20, 2008 07:43:26

Mr Recalcitrant will probably form UMNO-A >>>> Under Mahathir No Opposition Allowed

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