The Bukit Selambau : PART 2

by C.C Too

The Bukit Selambau by-election continuously in the rhythm. The drums, trumpets and clarinets are playing the chaos melody. The political melody, which makes the Bukit Selambau residents in “dilemma”.

“Who’s the hell he or she is?”, “I never see him or her before” and “he/she is an opportunist!”.

These kinds of phrases seem familiar now among Bukit Selambau residents.

KIMMA had announced to contest the by-election. The announcement had been made in a press conference. Could they win? There could be a chance for them to get the majority? Who is their candidate? Again? I can hardly hear that name!

I heard that Dato’ Tajul was disappointed after knowing that his name was not listed among the candidate to contest the Bukit Selambau by-election. I was told that he uses “bad words” and “amok” all his followers saying that they were “not enough” doing their job to make sure that he is selected. The “AJKs” are the victims! However, some of the listed UMNO candidates were called to be interviewed.

Can you believe that more than 30 opportunist candidates from PKR are working hard to get selected representing Pakatan Rakyat? I was reported that more than 30 candidates had made their efforts to see PKR divisional leader. Lobbying their opportunity to be the next “YB” of Bukit Selambau. The most shocking is they are all Indians!

That makes the Malays from PKR start to choose a candidate among them. The rumors said that another Dr. Zamry was one of the favorites. I was told that he is the surprising candidate selected by Dato’ Seri Anwar. Dr. Zamry is well known among Bukit Selambau residents and has a good reputation. I heard that he was selected by Pak Lah to be a senator, is that true? How could it be?

The chaos has colored competition among PKR candidates to win as PR candidate. Will PAS just wait and see the fiesta? I don’t think so. I was told that Kedah’s PAS worried about the “switching” party among the PKR assemblyman.

The rumors winding so strong that make PAS worried that several PKR and DAP assemblyman lost their trust on the state government or Ustaz Azizan. I was told that PAS also have their “back up” plan for Bukit Selambau. A “bebas” candidate of course!

How about the residents’ of Bukit Selambau views? I’ve been there. Have my journey from small town to another. The Malays demand local Malay to represent their DUN. They are complaining about Indian who represented the DUN for four years while they are the majority, and their last Indian assemblyman was “caught” by low moral values!

The Indians still holding their position. They still want the “post” to be filled by their representatives. This is where the “opportunists” rise among them. The Indian sentiment is so strong among them. They have to be wise or they will break their chances. They have their advantage as Bukit Selambau was compromised to be given to Indian quota.

How about the Chinese? They just keep in silent! Watching the fiesta though. No comment.

Holding their tongue tightly. Never say ‘no” or “yes”. Maybe not yet. They are studying. That is what I thought. Their more likely to mind their own business and make the “final call” at the end of the game. The rumors said that they are waiting “the call” from their “leaders” to cast their vote! Who are their leaders? That what we have to find out!