Bersih 2.0 will hold its rally for electoral reforms in a stadium and not in the streets, the group said today fresh from an audience with the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong in Istana Negara. “We accept the government’s offer to hold the demonstration in a stadium. We will not hold it in the streets,” Bersih 2.0 chief Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan told reporters today.
NO HOLDS BARRED
Raja Petra Kamarudin
Datuk: Tan Sri!
Tan Sri: Calm down, Datuk….apa hal bising sangat ni?
Datuk: I have some good news, Tan Sri.
Tan Sri: Ah, what is it this time? Ambiga has migrated and has applied for Australian citizenship?
Datuk: No lah, Tan Sri. Better than that.
Tan Sri: What can be better than Ambiga leaving Malaysia?
Datuk: The BERSIH march is off…cancelled…batal.
Tan Sri: Hmm…that is certainly good news. How come?
Datuk: Ambiga had an audience with the Agong this afternoon and BERSIH has agreed to cancel the street march and hold a rally in the stadium instead.
Tan Sri: His Majesty agreed to meet Ambiga?
Datuk: Yes.
Tan Sri: So that means His Majesty recognises BERSIH?
Datuk: Looks like it.
Tan Sri: So that means we can’t ban BERSIH then.
Datuk: Why not, Tan Sri?
Tan Sri: Aiyah...if His Majesty had an official meeting with BERSIH this would mean His Majesty recognises BERSIH.
Datuk: So?
Tan Sri: So it means we can’t ban BERSIH. If not then His Majesty would be guilty of collaborating with an illegal organisation and we would have to arrest His Majesty under the Internal Security Act.
Datuk: Oh…I never thought of that.
Tan Sri: Yes…and that’s why you are a mere Datuk while I am a Tan Sri.
Datuk: That also means we cannot allege that BERSIH is backed by the Communists and Jews. If not then His Majesty would be guilty of working with the Communists and Jews.
Tan Sri: Now you are getting it. So how can that be good news?
Datuk: Didn’t His Majesty think of this? Aiyah…why so stupid?
Tan Sri: Hey, that is seditious. You can’t call the Agong stupid.
Datuk: No, I didn’t mean it like that. I meant it was stupid of us to allow the Agong to meet Ambiga.
Tan Sri: But we dragged the Agong into this. So how can we prevent the Agong from meeting BERSIH?
Datuk: Ia lah. We made a big mistake in issuing that statement from the Agong.
Tan Sri: Hey! Cakap baik sikit!
Datuk: Sorry, I meant we made a big mistake in asking the Agong to issue that statement.
Tan Sri: That’s better. Don’t ever say we issued that statement on behalf of the Agong.
Datuk: Okay lah, but at least the street march is off…now it’s been reduced to just a rally in a stadium.
Tan Sri: How many people do you think will attend the rally?
Datuk: Not sure. Maybe 100,000…could even be 200,000. Now that it is no longer an illegal assembly and there is no danger of arrests many more people may turn out. Those who were initially afraid to turn out may now turn out since it is safe. Mana tahu? Could even be 300,000 people.
Tan Sri: How would 300,000 people park their cars at the stadium?
Datuk: Oh, cannot lah. There is not enough car park space for 300,000 people. They will have to park their cars elsewhere and walk to the stadium…or take public transport.
Tan Sri: So, to get to the stadium they will have to walk, right?
Datuk: That’s right.
Tan Sri: Which means they will be marching to the stadium instead of marching to the Agong’s palace, right?
Datuk: Yes, that’s right…oh…I see what you mean.
Tan Sri: Yes, that’s what I mean. So the march is still on then. Only now it is a legal march, not an illegal march. And they will march to the stadium instead of to the palace. And we can’t do anything about it because the Agong has agreed to this. We can no longer arrest the marchers.
Datuk: Aiyah! This is a disaster. We got tricked. What to do, Tan Sri?
Tan Sri: What can we do? His Majesty has just given BERSIH legitimacy and it has been agreed that a legal rally can be held in the stadium and because of the huge crowd that may turn out they cannot drive to the stadium but will have to march there dressed in yellow shirts.
Datuk: Mampus!
Tan Sri: Yes, mampus. This is even worse. At least if they proceeded with the original plan we can ban BERSIH and declare it a menace to society and a threat to nation security. Now we can’t touch them. We can’t even arrest anyone on 9th July. And because the rally is legal more people will come out. They are not scared any more. And Umno Youth and PERKASA can’t march on the streets in opposition to BERSIH. If they do we will have to arrest them.
Datuk: Alamak. We can’t touch the BERSIH marchers but will have to arrest the Umno Youth and PERKASA marchers. And Khairy already said if BERSIH cancels the street march he is prepared to work with them. So Umno Youth must now support the BERSIH rally at the stadium.
Tan Sri: Exactly. Now you know why I am a Tan Sri and you are just a Datuk?
Datuk: And that means we can’t also ask the Agong to revoke Ambiga’s citizenship.
Tan Sri: Revoke citizenship for what? For obeying the Agong by cancelling the street march and by holding a rally at the stadium like how Najib asked them to?
Datuk: Somehow I think we have been had…suckered big time.
Tan Sri: Aiyah…please get out of here and leave me alone. I need to draft my resignation letter.
Datuk: What should I do, Tan Sri?
Tan Sri: I suggest you also go draft your resignation letter. Najib will want both our heads on a silver platter after this.
Translated into Chinese at: http://ccliew.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-post.html

written by lakian, July 07, 2011 20:59:08
written by mikewang, July 06, 2011 17:11:47
The government is a lot more stupid than you think.
They are now actually telling Agong that he had an audience with an illegal organisation.
Maybe the penderhaka may now proceed to place His Majesty under strict scrutiny for wearing the regal "bersih" yellow.
written by ez24get, July 06, 2011 14:57:28
1. Najib allows BERSIH to rally in Merdeka Stadium when the police prevents people from attending the rally? The police has lock down every access to KL, not only the stadium and arrests/intimidates those people who intends to participate in the rally.
2. When Najib do not implement the demands for clean election?
Najib is a clearly the winner and a master in the Sun Tsu Art of War. He allows BERSIH to rally in the stadium but leaves it to the police to prevent people from attending and leaves it to the EC to refuse the demands of BERSIH. He comes out smelling like roses.
Pressure has already been piling up on Najib on Human Rights issues from all over the world and foreign diplomats. By allowing BERSIH to rally in the the stadium, he gets off scot-free now.
He made use of the EC, Police and even the King. All Malaysians and the King have been cheated by him. That's why, Najib is sitting in Putrajaya while the rest are still trying very very hard to past even the preliminary stage of presenting the grouses to the Government which will eventually be thrown into the waste paper basket. That's how clever Najib is and he is the clear winner!
written by FreeAsian, July 06, 2011 13:42:03
Tan Sri: Simple lah. Let us plant a few weapons around the place and then blame it on Bersih during the rally, so we can re-arrest them again.
written by activepro, July 06, 2011 11:46:38
written by lovepeace, July 06, 2011 10:52:31
written by SoundMan, July 06, 2011 10:36:31
The Latok and Tan Sri are boarding a plane hightailing for a nowhere place for a long holiday.
They will only return after the dust settles, always does in fun filled Bolehland (UMNO always knows how to create swell times).
PM Najib is heading to Rome to seek spiritual guidance and absolution. He is massively 'disquieted' by another failed UMNO-BN effort (BERSIH 2.0) thus need solace.
Will, there, Najib accept a 'bunga bunga' with Silvio Berlusconi, another embattled leader ? We may never find out...without Raja Petra Kamaruddin!
written by OrangKaya, July 06, 2011 10:23:25
written by Lyon, July 06, 2011 10:23:13
I'm gonna have a another good day, am chuckling reading your 2nd take on the Datuk & Tan Sri.
I still wonder, the police said that they will not meet with the organisers of the Bersih rally, but now how ? Our Agong has met the organiser and that to wiith short notice. Will the police have to take back their words, the PM has stated he will leave the matter of the rally in a stadium to the police.
Shalom
written by smalluncle, July 06, 2011 10:07:35
its not a good idea for MSM to broadcast the events as they cannot be trusted. All they will shows are clips when a group of marcher accidentally push over a dustbin or bicycle and play up saying Bersih is violent.
Better get CNN or CNBC to broadcast.
written by smalluncle, July 06, 2011 10:01:38
? Alright, lets fill the stadium to the brim (how many can we pack in there "sardine style"?)
Get the overseas reporters to film this semut semut kuning events
written by temenggong, July 06, 2011 09:26:38
We have voluntarily compromised our inalienable right to assemble peacefully without arms in any area or time that we choose. The right to assemble freely is an integral part of democracy, and it can never be traded away.
written by panca, July 06, 2011 08:29:48
written by panca, July 06, 2011 08:25:16
@singkris, if you didn't know what you already knew....to identify the Tan Sri and Datok, think again, of course there is no need to put them on a stand, (kedua-dua sudah mahu resign lah!). Two of the most important position in govt institutions that can throw anyone behind bars like a drummer and a trumpeter, stil don't get it?. GA and CP, try using mirror!
written by syd, July 06, 2011 07:46:07
written by Rigi9, July 06, 2011 02:45:36
written by Rigi9, July 06, 2011 02:43:44
written by usurper, July 06, 2011 02:22:13
written by hunkeyboy, July 06, 2011 01:37:12
the basic matter of ensuring free, fair and honest elections must be addressed or else this is all a waste of time an effort?
yes? no?
written by Fart Fart Wah, July 06, 2011 00:09:03
Hishamuddin fair and and to be merciful as he is mercifu to all your blunders
written by onnyap, July 06, 2011 00:07:54
written by Merdeka, July 05, 2011 23:49:24
written by Ezzy, July 05, 2011 23:11:18
written by Oscar Winner, July 05, 2011 23:09:40
Let the yellow fever begin, man !!! From now till EC is fully independent and carry out their job for the rakyat who pay for their salary, and not take orders from political masters.
written by JustJobe, July 05, 2011 22:46:00
Many Penangites who were at the gathering in the field in Han Chiang college would see this as a possible national version of that event.
I remember what that environment was like.
it was just before we cleaned house in Penang.
Lets hope this brings equal tidings on the national level.
written by Bellboy263, July 05, 2011 22:37:23
Anyway a big thank you to the Agong .
Now Bersih is legal. The UMNO government put their own foot right up their own A*****e.
Like Ibabonma said we will over follow and this whole thing will be a march and a rally. Win WIN situation
written by temanmu, July 05, 2011 22:27:52
An illegal organisation met the Agong and now the PM and it can even hold a rally in a stadium!
The Polis must be schizophrenic!
PDRM & Army... better follow us to change your half-past-six bosses!
Now I can attend without booking a hotel, bringing raincoat, and other remedies.... or should I still? The dalangs have planted parangs with Bersih T-shirts... so the black wizards are still at large.
written by Statesman, July 05, 2011 22:01:44
written by sinniah, July 05, 2011 21:53:57
written by Wally, July 05, 2011 21:49:31
written by Ben, July 05, 2011 21:38:46
written by whlau, July 05, 2011 21:02:15
written by ibabonma, July 05, 2011 20:36:18
Big thank you, DYMM Agong.
written by uxzee, July 05, 2011 20:25:35
written by hellosunshine, July 05, 2011 20:11:00
written by MrHot, July 05, 2011 20:10:35
HIP HIP HURRAY AMBIGA & MAT SABU !!!!!
written by StraightShooter, July 05, 2011 20:06:48
written by nasilemak, July 05, 2011 20:04:14
So now the PDRM's whacking us back by having 250 road blocks in KL, Selangor, Johor, Penang fr tonite to whenever they feel bersih supporters are no longer hiding weapons.
Ofcourse again bersih will be blamed for the chaos
If any Bersih supporter was THAT stupid to hide weapons 5 days before event, AND put a bunch of Yellow Bersih tees with their cache in case somebody else will take their stuff, then Najis' mother is my father
I doubt very much the PDRM dog & pony shows are going to stop with that.
I hv a nasty feeling more's coming our way
BUCKLE UP EVERYONE!! I am sure we are in for a very rough ride
written by SamYap, July 05, 2011 19:57:02
This episode of high stakes political poker game also confirmed that there are good leaders among the Indian community. We can do without the likes of Samy Vellu, Palanivel, S. Subramaniam etc.
Yes, although Ambiga may be a Malayalee, it does not alter the fact that she is still of Indian origin. And we need more people like her to lead Malaysians, to be a catalyst for positive change.
written by hvpl, July 05, 2011 19:52:52
Let all citizens of Malaysia, who support a Free & Fair election, come out in Yellow to be counted. Did Najib offer only one stadium? He said it was "okay" if held in a stadium. So, let us fill every stadium in Malaysia, this Saturday!
From the tip of Borneo in Kudat, to the Johor Causeway to our border with Thailand, let us LEGALLY fill every stadium in Yellow!
Come to think of it, our rural folks may not want to be left out. Any chance we can fill the Balai Raya of every kampung in Malaysia, too?
written by malgal, July 05, 2011 19:49:19
for those not planning to join bersih for all the intimidations hurled, well now, they can for all barriers are lifted.
written by Hanuman, July 05, 2011 19:31:38
written by Up Yours!, July 05, 2011 19:24:47
written by Up Yours!, July 05, 2011 19:12:36
written by Celestial, July 05, 2011 19:09:24
written by SiHangChai, July 05, 2011 19:02:52
written by Voter get Voters 1, July 05, 2011 18:40:29
Every Vote Counts.
Its NOW or NEVER.
written by Voter get Voters 1, July 05, 2011 18:37:54
Let JOM BERSIH 2 to stadium in our YELLOW BERSIH 2 shirts
written by Saint, July 05, 2011 18:35:20
But our wise Agong has given these UMNOBN jokers a tight "slap" by making the march and Bersih legal again. Only the UMNOBN government is capable of doing this.
written by Oldmantalks, July 05, 2011 18:33:48
Of course all the other foreign TV stations should be given free access to the event.
written by Saint, July 05, 2011 18:26:40
written by earthman, July 05, 2011 18:20:04
A debate telecast live would be the best to educate all Malaysians about the eight demands for a clean and fair election. The rural folks may even learn a new word - gelimankering . Apa itu hah? oh Ohhhhhhhh. , ''Geli nya Man kering''.
written by Chivas, July 05, 2011 18:16:45
written by truthbespoken, July 05, 2011 18:16:25
Dear RPK, you've got your form back! Wickedly fast, clever, humorous and most of all, very potent! Ambiga, we are very proud of you! Bersih, here we proudly come! Let the men in blue protect us instead!
written by malsia1206, July 05, 2011 18:15:16
RPK, you mentioned the Datuk and Tan Sri. How about the Tun himself?
He's pretty much quiet on the issues and keeping a low-key profile. At least for now, that is.
I believe we all need to flush out the Tun too. Continue your saga on how the Tun fit into the overall picture, please?
written by Nixcloud, July 05, 2011 18:14:43
written by NSidhu, July 05, 2011 18:09:53
Let's just hope Anwar doesn't give a speech during the rally and ruin everything.
written by yatchee, July 05, 2011 18:06:06
written by Sribayu, July 05, 2011 18:05:44
Lets all pull together... march on together to the stadium !!
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