Malaysian Dilemma - Wanna bet on the winner?
UMNO may have bad PR but its chess strategies nevertheless deserve some applaud. The whole Ahmad Racist Episode is just another ploy to declare a state of Emergency in Malaysia even as Sept 16 draws near.
All events point to it -
1. 41 Barisan reps flown off to Taiwan on a study trip, a trip wholly endorsed by DPM Najib. It was timed to get them outside of the country before Anwar could entice them to cross over. Devastatingly simple. Even a school kid can see through it.
2. Ahmad’s theatrical display of gross racism designed to whip up outrage and chaos among the races especially Malays vs Chinese. Racial riots on the cards?
3. The other Ahmad aka Badawi pussy-footing on what to do with his “recalcitrant” namesake. Deliberate delay which is one of lawyers’ most frequent court strategies. A brainless little strategy requiring little effort which Badawi has become internationally renowned for.
4. Sept 10th revoke of Anwar’s bail - perhaps? A possibility to cause even more chaos.
5. When riots break out as they are calculated to, Badawi can then declare a state of emergency, supported by the Army Chief and Police Chief. Both Army Chief and Deputy Police Chief have already made veiled public warnings against persons “stoking racial sentiments”. Who might that be? The 2 Ahmads, Mahathir, Najib, Dr Koh, leaders of MCA and Gerakan who spoke out against “racist” Ahmad, and the alternative press’ editors?
6. If Plan A fails to materialise (racial riots), then Plan B can be executed. Mass arrrests under ISA as happened during the 1988 Operation Lallang, under Mahathir’s leadership. Guess what? Mahathir had reportedly re-joined UMNO just today! This is Plan B and C overlap. It is hoped that Mahathir’s presence at this great moment of crisis would restore confidence in UMNO being on top of things (as in suppressing all dissension). Mahathir has a great track record in cowing all his enemies. He is the best person to oversee either the 1) state of emergency or 2) Operation Lallang 2. His son is running for UMNO Youth Chief, hoping to smoothen his father’s return to politics.
7. End result? Anwar behind bars again. No doubt aided by the DNA Act. Sept 16th foiled. Chinese cowed again, or should I say “babi-ed” (translation - “porked”) . Resurgence of UMNO and Malay supremacy. The Malay Dilemma resolved. The rise of Mahathir and son, and other cronies. Sorry, Badawi - you failed to even orchestrate a successful racial riot. Malaysia is obviously too complicated for Badawi to govern.
Is it such a great tactic? Possibly, seeing that the Queen aka UMNO is constantly under check. It’s a desperate calculated move - it works 99% of the time. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
It worked during Sept 11, 2001 in the US. Crash some planes into the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon and you get the public crying out for justice. Enter the Patriot Act which gives massive powers to the State to invade the privacy of suspected terrorists. It’s a tired but wildly successful tactic when the State requires more powers against those whom they perceive as their enemies - and as a bonus allow them potential powers to control the entire population too. Unlimited power in the hands of a few can only mean tyranny and loss of freedom.
Malaysia is straddling between the Middle and the End game in this great Chess game. Wanna bet who comes out the winner? Why not? The Sports Toto 6/52 has just reached RM20 million today, possibly the highest payout amount in its history.
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