I am Sorry
Dear friends, I am sorry.
I am unable to answer all your calls, reply your messages, emails and comments. I do appreciate your views, criticisms, supports and encouragement. It was a tough decision. I am unable to reconsider my decision of not to contest in this coming 12th General Election. I am sorry if I have disappointed you. I do hope you all will try to understand.
Let us now move ahead and play our respective roles to bring a better Malaysia for all Malaysians and show the people’s power to Barisan Nasional.
Pls Come back … we all need you
Comment by Jeff Lee — February 19, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
YB Fong,
It is indeed a sad day for me. Whatever it is, all the best to you.
My last wish if I may, is that you give a press conference and tell the racist umno control medias to write the truth and not telling lies.
Although it is sad to say goodbye to you, I hope you may want to reconsider again for the people and country sake.
May GOD Bless You
Comment by Ricky — February 19, 2008 @ 3:23 pm
Hi there,
I wish you all the best. I hope to see you again in Parliament in the near future
Comment by Klaw — February 19, 2008 @ 3:24 pm
Po Kuan,
I think you have been very selfish in announcing your decision not to run at this 11th hour. To many people, this seems to be calculated to reduce DAP’s chances of winning more votes and seats in this GE. Be that as it may, this is after all your personal decision and nobody can compel you to serve or speak up for the rakyat. Some people are drawing comparison of you with Lee Lam Thye. Tan Sri Lee has done well for himself, I wish the same for you too. Good luck and may your “retirement” be as smooth as his.
BTW, to all readers : She is not a “YB” anymore upon dissolution of the parliament, she doesn’t deserve that title.
Comment by Enid — February 19, 2008 @ 3:37 pm
YB Fong
DAP need your support very much,pls consider to fight to the end for us especially for people that support you from Batu Gajah,Young Generation will only change the new day
for Malaysia. We all need you. We all need you.
Comment by Tye — February 19, 2008 @ 3:40 pm
YB Fong,
Allow this supporter of yours to be frank.
Yes, you have disappointed ordinary Malaysians and no, it is impossible for us Malaysians who were hoping for a big change this time round to understand why you did this.
Honestly, if you had announced months ago that you want to quit, I could have accepted it. But not now, not when it will affect voters all across Malaysia.
There is still time to reconsider. If I may suggest, for the sake of justice loving Malaysians, stand in Batu Gajah and if you cannnot solve your internal party problems, quit after one year.
Do reconsider. A day may come when you regret it and that day may be too late.
I am still hopeful for good news come nomination day.
Comment by Orang Dunia — February 19, 2008 @ 3:42 pm
YB, all the best!
请你再三考虑退选决定！
Comment by ee33 — February 19, 2008 @ 3:44 pm
Please stay with us, The Malaysia RAKYAT need u , Please
Comment by Voter Bukit Bintang — February 19, 2008 @ 3:45 pm
Please YB..do not quit now…you’ll affect all the voters and party especially when in few days time is our nomination day…for the sake of ppl and party..we truly hope u will reconsider one more time…just one more Time YB!!!Pleasee WE NEED YOU!!!
Comment by John Khoo — February 19, 2008 @ 3:46 pm
YB, you are the 1st people to escape, now you ask us to show the peoples’s power to BN? you are so selfish. If you are not selfish please stand with us, leading us to built the malaysian’s malaysia.
Comment by jie — February 19, 2008 @ 3:46 pm
No no no, you must contest in this coming election. All the Malaysian need you to fight for us the unfairness, corruption in this country. You are our hope.
Comment by cslim — February 19, 2008 @ 3:50 pm
YB .
Please do reconsider, the rakyat needs your proven and make it three in a row(Hattrick) to be the voices for us.
If your decision of no turning back, We do abide by your strong decision then, but however hope you are not following LLT for the short cut to a personel endevours
Comment by Leech — February 19, 2008 @ 3:57 pm
Dear Cili Padi.
We need chili padi in parliament, we need fiery fire like u in parliament, we need more rockets in parliament. We need u, we need u, we need u. Do u understand?.
Comment by Malaysiachinese — February 19, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
Dear Poh Kuan,
You have served the rakyat well thus far and you do deserve every single credit for it. Perhaps much is going through your life right now and for a change, you want something different.
You are also right by implying you are disposable. For each and every citizen should learn to stand on their own and carry the nation on their backs. They can’t rely on you forever and certainly, the time will come for you to let go of the baton to another.
Yet, Poh Kuan, who is to say you are appointed at times like this to be at the percepts of changes and only by your participation, the nation can cross over to a new threshold and beginning? It is truly in your hands, for the fate of the nation has been blessed and coursed with your presence and representation.
Yet, I respect your choice. You have afterall served the people well and surely the past 2 terms, you have made good choices that bring you to where you are today.
DAP, your second family, are now at risk of serious defeat in Batu Gajah and every else in Malaysia. The rakyat may not understand why you gave up. But if you could, please campaign there for your successor in Batu Gajah and comrades elsewhere. I am sure the face of familiarity and serenity will explain much to the voters. The people love you hence the least you could do is to explain to them your passion and love for them being continued in the hands of your successor.
To your future endeavours, I wish you all the best. May God be with you and watches over your going out and coming back.
Comment by myop101 — February 19, 2008 @ 4:02 pm
For your own good, forget about the politics. You ‘retired’ at the peak of your political career, and will remain as an excellent politician in the mind of all people.
I hope there will be no rumour like you were bought out by BN
Comment by Pulau Sibu — February 19, 2008 @ 4:02 pm
Not that i didnt try to understand, but it is very hard to understand at all. Why now??? Why??
Comment by LohTianHu — February 19, 2008 @ 4:03 pm
Dont understand at all!
Comment by LohTianHu — February 19, 2008 @ 4:07 pm
Dear YB,
No one can stop you if you are determined to quit. But just like Orang Dunia, I can accept your decision if you had announced it months ago. But doing this at this time is so damaging to the DAP and so disappointing to all of us.
Why do you have to do this now?
Comment by Eagle — February 19, 2008 @ 4:16 pm
this year, my last hope was, DAP and other opposition parties will make a big impact this coming GE.
thought, i feel suprised, sad, disappointed, and angry for ur last minutes decision to withdraw, but still, i have to respect ur rights.
sometimes i do wonder, have you been black mail?
just hope, you’ll reconsider again for the last time!
all the best to you… MP!
malaysia malaysian for the future!!!
Comment by burn22 — February 19, 2008 @ 4:18 pm
Dear YB Fong
i am just an ordinary voter, waiting for fairness,justice and democracy to be happening in Malaysia. Please do not leave us and stand up for us for you have the spirit,experience and knowledge to do so for us. Do not forsake us. We need you. thank you for your sacrifices and hard work for us. We know how difficult it is to fight in Parliament and also within the Perak branch. Rise above all for the spirit of democracy to be real in Malaysia!
Comment by kitty — February 19, 2008 @ 4:22 pm
Dear Po Kuan, just want to say a number of us are still shocked, but are thinking of you fondly and wishing you well.
Comment by See Ming — February 19, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
Fight with Evil Banisan National not fight with DAP,Please think our future.The enemy must step down this time. The shit government must kick them out. please do something.
Comment by eysonn — February 19, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
YB Fong,
Please reconsider your decision to quit. Malaysia needs an MP like you.
Comment by JM — February 19, 2008 @ 4:25 pm
NO, you r not sorry at all!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by former fan — February 19, 2008 @ 4:25 pm
Dear YB Fong
I am just an ordinary Malaysian, an ordinary voter and am hoping to see Democracy real and alive in Malaysia. please do not let go and feel sorry for all of us. You are able to rise above all else, fighting in Parliament and sacrificing for your party and DEMOCRACY. You have done well and we are depending on you to continue fighting for DEMOCRACY.Please focus on the future of our young children and help us.
Comment by kitty — February 19, 2008 @ 4:30 pm
People dont understand at all, how can they understand when you dont explain clearly???
Comment by LohTianHu — February 19, 2008 @ 4:35 pm
So you gave up the fight, you concede defeat, you let others walk all over you. Well that’s good and I learnt something today. Some people can be so insensitive to other’s feeling, hopes and wishes. When you became MP, the Rakyat put you there. Now you let them down, you shown them that the Barang Naik Regime has won you over. I don’t know what is true but this is what you have shown to everybody. Congratulations that you tried your best to harm the DAP and the people in your constituent at the BEST time ever. The timing could not be more opportune for you and Barang Naik Regime, with them relishing in your defeat. Time will tell what is your true motives to throw in the towel on the eleventh hour. No,we cannot understand why you hurt the people and the party at the moment of truth. Sorry just will not cut it. You gone to BN TV and told everyone your decision which is final. Even though so many people appealed to you, begged with you you still let us down, so you know, you are not Member of Parliament material, so just leave.
The Fight will go on without this 1 selfish person.
UNITE BEHIND OPPOSITION! VOTE FOR DAP! VOTE FOR PKR! VOTE FOR PAS!
Regime Barang Naik is going down.
Comment by Rakyat Teraniaya — February 19, 2008 @ 4:39 pm
YB Fong,
Wonder why all my messages have not been displayed so far…
Anyway no one can stop you if you are determined to quit. The key question is why now? Why not months ago? You were fully aware of what this would do to the DAP before you made the announcement. So perhaps you have your plight which left you with no other options. However, I would have no problem accepting your decision if you had announced it much earlier.
So in order to reduce the harm that has already been done, may I suggest that you come out publicly to support the DAP leadership & all the election candidates? Or do whatever it takes to “heal the wound”?
The last thing that the people want to see is the DAP loses the BG seat and you get blamed for it!
Comment by Eagle — February 19, 2008 @ 4:41 pm
YB Fong,
I change my mind from my first post.
There is still hope that you can change your decision.
It is reported that DAP top leaders cannot reach you. Can you please meet up with them to sort out whatever you are not happy about. At least give it a try and do not disappoint us.
Really this is the best chance for DAP to perform its best ever or you would rather see the downfall of DAP and the people suffering under racist umno.
Comment by Ricky — February 19, 2008 @ 4:42 pm
YB Fong, i’ve been waiting for this coming election to go back hometown to vote for you. How disappointing to learn that you’ve decided not to contest. You’ve contributed tonnes & showed courage to the people with your passion & dedication. I’m not sure if anybody else can do the best as you did.
We’re wondering if there’re any foul plays behind this - quote burn22 but we pray not!
Thank you for all that you’ve done for the people & community. All the best & God bless to you & your family!
Comment by lin — February 19, 2008 @ 4:43 pm
Dear Poh Kuan,
No one except you can stop yourself from not contesting. Go if you must for you have demonstrated that you are opposition from a certain Indian politician who deem himself indispensible.
However, since you are still a DAP member….can you consider coming out for the next election…i.e. after this one?
I hope after this event, internal politics within DAP can be dealt with better. There can not be internal politics but I hope DAP leadership and rank and file learn something about conflict resolution from this episode.
If would be great if we can see the little chili padi hammering away in the Parliament again
Comment by lee wee tak — February 19, 2008 @ 4:48 pm
anyone threaten you? kipnap your family? burn your house/car? DAP? UMNO? MCA?
Comment by tidakboleh — February 19, 2008 @ 4:48 pm
Yb Fong,
I pray in the name of Jesus, you will reconsider and stand for the party
Comment by johnlau — February 19, 2008 @ 4:51 pm
First of all guys, no YB coz’ the parliament has been dissolved. Even Pak Lah lose his YAB..
So miss Fong, I guess you don’t deserve to be re-selected to contest in this coming election. WHY?
1. You’re selfish. Opposition is just a small fry to BN. Yet you had the courage to call for a media press conference announcing your dissatisfaction and withdrawal.
2. You are arrogant. You just think that you are right and others are wrong. That’s why they instill strong discipline in army. Without discipline, the whole army is nothing, just like a dust under a carpet. You put your personal interest above your party and opposition coalition. It’s like you are giving thousand cotes to BN. Thanks to you.
3. You can only serve in ONE location. Good manager can serve anywhere if he/she is good.
So, keep your smile to yourself. Shame on you.
Comment by wargamalaysia — February 19, 2008 @ 4:55 pm
Hi YB,
To be frank, your action is no difference than those people committing suicide. Just because of financial problem, family problem, relationship issue, they gave up their valuable lives. I hope you don’t quit just because of those side issues. You love the people and you love Malaysia, so you should not let go!
Comment by ee33 — February 19, 2008 @ 4:56 pm
sign up to support YB Fong
http://www.petitiononline.com/pokuan/petition.Html
Comment by jie — February 19, 2008 @ 5:02 pm
Dear YB Fong,
非常高兴看到你终于愿意透过您的部落格来作出回应。宝君，无论您现在有什么想法，我也感受到您去意已决。然而，作为您的子民，我们可否恳求您至少与行动党高层联系或会面，就算您不愿再参选，也应该当面交代清楚，这样至少能带给广大人民些许的安慰，也让高层确实明白您的问题。好吗？
宝君，我了解您或许是要暂时抽离您的环境，这是对你，也是美好的。然而，时间已不再允许您继续避而不见了！恳求您软化一下您刚硬的心，好不好！
您的好姐妹章瑛为您而流泪，难道您不应该与他联络一下？难道您要让他继续伤心流泪吗？难道您要让您华都亚也的选民继续痴痴地等待/痴痴地举布条吗？
当然，我还是希望您再三考虑，不要让一时的坚持，使到您后悔一生哦！更不要让您的退选，造成国家民主进程的巨大创伤哦！
出来吧，宝君！逃避并不能解决问题，只会使问题更加严重及扩大，成为一个不可补救的局面阿！
为了当初不顾一切，义无反顾支持您的华都亚也选民，为了这群宁愿不要马华会长胞兄，也誓要保住宝君的选民，请不要离他们而去，请重新站出来，好吗？
Comment by nictck — February 19, 2008 @ 5:10 pm
Po Kuan,
You have put the opposition election machinery (or not much of it) into a state of disarray disarray due to your eleventh hour decision.
You have made the noble cause you had been fighting for all this while become less noble.
You have dissapointed the people who have supported you through thick and thin.
You have made the incaceration of your fellow comrades to be a less noble and worthy cause.
You have made your comrades shed tears of sadness.
You will be known in infamy to be a quitter when it matters most.
You have let your emotion rather than your heart gets the better of you.
We will never know your inner thoughts and only God and you know.
Take care and if you decide to change your mind the next few days before nomination, we will still be with you.
(Your ardent but definitely a very disappointed supporter who have followed you from NZ, Singapore, Johor Bahru and now in KL.)
Comment by WGoh — February 19, 2008 @ 5:15 pm
Follow your husband and contest in Johor. Here are less politics. I am sure that we Johorean support you too .
Comment by Jb — February 19, 2008 @ 5:19 pm
Yes, you disappointed us real big. See how BN guys are rolling on the floor and laughing.
Not to contest is perfectly OK but the way you went about announcing your resignation and undermining the DAP is sickening.
There are many of way of saying good bye. You did wrong.
Never mind, just go and we will forget you in no time.
Comment by Mr Smith — February 19, 2008 @ 5:19 pm
Are you pregnant ? I think your baby also don’t want see you quit ? Don’t worry if you afraid taht you can cope the workload . If you change mind , contact me . I join DAP and assits you if I can.
Comment by Jb — February 19, 2008 @ 5:26 pm
Your timing is so perfect fits exactly what the BN wants and on TV somemore with words of no return.Why not announce earlier instead of last minute announcement hope not another LLT in making.If you are not running for the seats please do not sabotage the whole team.
There are nice way to turn down the nomination and put the team at ease and not in a chaos.This is my last comment.Best of luck
In the first place ,is it sincere or otherwise.we don’t have the answer,but you do.
Comment by stk — February 19, 2008 @ 5:28 pm
although u already set your mind but i still hope u can change your mind before nomination day , see u on the nomination day ! Please stand with us to fight for our right . Last but not least let u know it is we call politic , since you alredy in this career u must see this case as normal . Please come out againt , we can fight together…
Comment by 平凡人 — February 19, 2008 @ 5:32 pm
Well.. I respected your decision… not to contest in this coming election… but however do give your support to whoever is being chosen to lead in Batu Gajah constituency…
Comment by Simon — February 19, 2008 @ 5:34 pm
you have the all the guts to fight the opposite dender and it is indeed sad to hear on your decision and the outcome of this….all the best in your future undertalkings, may god bless you.
Comment by yesotha — February 19, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
Please come to Johor and estart again, instead of Penang Chief Minister position, it is better to take over the Menteri Besar position of Johor.
Comment by jason wong — February 19, 2008 @ 5:53 pm
What is troubling your mind until you are willing to help BN to further make Malaysians suffer for even longer!! Your action today deeply affect millions of voters in Malaysia, providing free ammo to BN to attack the opposition. I am just a normal citizen, i can only cast 1 vote in 1 area, while you, with your action can buy BN many many votes in many many areas.
Thanks but no thanks!
Comment by OngChengKeong — February 19, 2008 @ 5:59 pm
What is troubling your mind until you are willing to help BN to further make Malaysians suffer for even longer!! Your action today deeply affect millions of voters in Malaysia, providing free ammo to BN to attack the opposition. I am just a normal citizen, i can only cast 1 vote in 1 area, while you, with your action can buy BN many many votes in many many areas.
Thanks but no thanks!
Comment by OngChengKeong — February 19, 2008 @ 5:59 pm
YB
Firstly, i must congratulate you on all the scacificies you endured for the Rakyat + Country, during your 2 term as an MP. Being a non BN MP, is a thankless task.
Being having been a party worker both here in Beautiful Malaysia + another country, i understand “The run” up to election is never really a pleasant time. But you are not any ordinary people, You are infact an Icon to many young Malaysian. People like you give the Rakyats hope. Infact many odinary Malaysian remain in the country, rather than living illigally else where, because of people like you.
True, the oppostion is not only about 1 personality, but that ONE can make the difference between good + better.
Whether it is internal politics or politics in general, i believe it is the conviction of Social Democracy that led you to politics in the 1st place. You had shown Social Democracy can better the welfare of the people + i assure you, it will prevail in the end.
Internally or externally “No one can walk all over you, until you lay down + let them to.” Think it over, it will be good if you campaign actively for the DAP + better if you can stand again.
Regardless, i as a Malaysian again salute you, for 2 good terms + hope a better future for our kids, with you as an Social Democrat MP.
Comment by sani — February 19, 2008 @ 6:01 pm
YB,
You know who I am and I respect your decission. I understand that you are facing lots of difficulties and problems. Yes its better not to contest in the 12th GE if you are being placed to contest others seat. But please do reconsider defending your BG seat. Hopefully the DAP central com could act fast, help, solve and work all the problems out.
For BG seat eligible voters, I have a suggestion that you all should not come out and vote if YB Fong is not defending the BG seat. This will make the 12th GE for BG seat void due to insufficient attendance or percentage from eligible voters. And then the GE for the BG seat has to be conducted over again. Hopefully this will send a message out to DAP central com and as well to the current government that we really need YB Fong to serve BG con.
Writting/signing a petition is good. But we are short of time. Please say it out if anyone has better idea and suggestion.
Lastly, same old repeating words. “YB please reconsider defending your BG seat for the 12th GE”.
Take care and all the best to you. Hope to see your name on the nomination day.
Comment by Leong WK — February 19, 2008 @ 6:03 pm
Poh Kuan, I believe you can win anywhere if you choose to contest again in this coming GE. If your ‘integrity’ is still there, you should change your mind of not contesting. Whether you should contest in Batu Gajah is ’secondary’ to me as I believe you should look at ‘macro’ level instead of being ‘emotional’.
Run away from problems will not solve problems. Think about it.
Comment by A true Malaysian — February 19, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
Po Kuan.
Please reconsider your decision for the sake of the people who are sick of BN. Your humble comeback will bring back great joy to all your supporters of Batu Gajah. Show the world you are great fighter till the opposition parties achieve their goals. Do not feel bad if reconsider to change your mind to retain your seat in Batu Gajah as this will made BN stop exploiting this issue.
Your London supporter
Comment by KTYeap — February 19, 2008 @ 6:07 pm
Hi YB,
Maybe you are right making the decision not to contest.
But I would rather say that you make it in the wrong time and wrong place.
Wrong time means that this year election would become the history for Malaysian for a change. Many people including volunteer had start willing to sacrifice their time work for the opposition during this time election. Because people see hopes now.
Wrong place mean that you ran away from a seat that highly can be won by the opposition. You have work and sacrifice for Batu Gajah for 10 years. Your contribution can’t be deny by other and the local. 1 winning seat is crucial for the opposition.
Please again YB reconsider your decision.
We all know it’s a tough decision for you.
Without you, Malaysian would have a TOUGH TIME for the next five year.
Do it for the sick for Malaysian especially people of Batu Gajah. (Not for Lim’s family)
“New Vision for Malaysian”
Comment by Sam — February 19, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
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Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 6:18 pm
寶君退選，章瑛哭了！
http://www.sinchew-i.com/sciWWW/files/preview/292x300.2008.02.18.PBW147920080218______PBW1479_0103_1.JPG
檳城‧大山腳）好姐妹“小辣椒”馮寶君，在沒有預知下忽然宣佈不參選，火箭的木蘭女將領章瑛，不禁滴下悲痛的淚！
章瑛今日（週一，18日）哭著直指馮寶君不參選的舉動，形如“物傷其類”，傷了大馬女性從政者的元氣，為何不能堅強面對政治鬥爭？
章瑛說，馮寶君宣佈不參選之前，並沒有預先知會她，只根據黨章通知該通知的領袖，可見馮寶君是掙扎已久的宣佈。
她說，國會原本只有3個行動黨女性代表，現在又少了一個，怎不叫她感觸良多。
身為行動黨全國婦女組主席章瑛的這一哭，也把女從者立足在男性主宰的政壇困境，都掘了出來。
星洲互動‧2008.02.18
党內好姐妹華都牙也原任議員馮寶君宣佈不參選了，行動党婦女組主席章瑛哭了！章瑛助理王國慧原本要安慰章瑛，卻變成兩人抱頭哭泣，女黨員趕緊上前安
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 6:22 pm
your are my idol , dun quit pls.
without you ,how to find another to speak for us in parliment? ..sad
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
Please reconsider your decision. The people are waiting.
Comment by Mike — February 19, 2008 @ 6:29 pm
There is not doubt that Po Kuan has run a great race and has made the people of Batu Gajah proud for sending in praise-worth and competitive parliamentarian. She has courageously defended the fundamental rights of Malaysians, for justice, freedom and good governance throughout her 8 years as a DAP MP. Unlike Po Kuan, the BN MPs have never distinguished themselves for speaking out courageously but of arrogant and sexist remarks against her. Shame on those BN MPs!
Like many others, I regret to learn of her departure. It is certainly not an easy decision. However, she has already given much to the community and has earned her respect. In return, we should respect and stand by her choice— even if it unfavorable to others.
Her sacrifices should never go unnoticed. We should continue to bless her and her family for the enormous sacrifices she has made throughout the years.
I for one do not agree with the earlier comment that she has let down the people. She did not quit half way and have performed well as an MP and wakil rakyat. I envy the people of Batu Gajah for having an MP of such quality and caliber.
I am very proud to have such a friend.
Comment by Loh Peng Lam — February 19, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
without you how can dap win in BG?
there are a lot BG voter outside change their mind that dun wan vote in this time /else vote for BN because of this case
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
Please reconsider your decision. The people are waiting
Comment by Mike — February 19, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
very very very very disappointed and feel wanna cry…sadness ..
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 6:33 pm
Ms Fong,
decision that you have made. But I personally believe the decision that you had made is show that the internal operations, human resource and etc of your party had yet not fully transform and change.
It is indeed a tough and sad
Comment by mysn1st — February 19, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
I don’t know who you are and fortunately for me not from Elephant Rock but I must say you really picked the wrong time to quit which equivalent to supporting the BN’s agenda in damaging all it’s opposing parties. Whatever you have done just jeopardizes everyone’s effort to reduce the BN’s power and you are indeed an accessory to this.
What you have done is as good as I stop voting just because I am disillusioned of people like you who do not persevere to make changes for what you believe in.
Comment by Larry — February 19, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
To be honest, I am no longer optimistic on your chances of contesting in BG. However, should you change your mind we will still fully support you. I respect your decision.
Comment by Chong Zhemin — February 19, 2008 @ 6:35 pm
Sudah sampai masa YB Poh Kuan,ini lah masa yang di nanti-nantikan.Tidak pernah dalam sejarah Malaysia pembangkang begitu satu padu.Fikirlah semasa YB memasuki DAP di sebabkan apa?.Kerana ingin “Kick butt”BN.sekaranglah masanya.Will not be the same without you.Come on!!!.
Comment by Khoo — February 19, 2008 @ 6:36 pm
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT !!!!!!! COM’ON !!!! WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU!!!!
Comment by LohTianHu — February 19, 2008 @ 6:38 pm
Why don’t you just hold for another few weeks and resign immediately after you win the seat? Then Batu Gajah will have a by-election and a lot of free gifts(assuming if they still win this time). Wonderful plan, isn’t it?
Comment by Yu Siang — February 19, 2008 @ 6:38 pm
Please reconsider your decision. The people are waiting
Comment by Mike — February 19, 2008 @ 6:39 pm
Now we know you still be much stubborn, having more than few hundreds of voter begging you back to the arena. But your first announcement still very much mystify, why you said you can’t be more efficient to lead the party? You never be more elaborated about what your troubles are, then how do you expect us to understand what you are thinking? We are not a bug in your tummy, of course we dont really know how you feel and what you thought so far. Please be more specify your situation, so that you can convince us to support your leaving. Dont just threw a few sentences to put an end of your politics life. This job is not only about yourself, is about the country and people. Right from the first day you joint the DAP big family, you should know you may sacrify your personal time and life, even will engage with unhappy personal political issues. Now people are really engage on you, and do you expect you can quit as easy as that? NO way! To be frank Madam, if you are not worthy leader, who care you are leaving, but you are the one who people can count on, that’s the reason why people can’t accept your leaving. If you have told us you are not contest this election few years ago, then by now people won’t be too shocked but we will bless you good luck for your future. The big sudden announcement from you few days ago will not be accepted. Madam, try to give mercy to the people, they are trying hard to bring you back to the line where they are standing, before the real fight for more transparent Gov operation. Your come back will be a huge boost to the opposition, let’s us ROAR together to BN and deny the 2/3 majority parliment seat.
This lady really intersting, but dont be coward, you have guts to fight again, I believe! People are believe on you, why can’t you believe yourself to able to handle anything from internal party problems to external party fighting the right for future? Madam, please come back with us! You still have time to reconsider, we are waiting for the good news.
May God bless all.
Comment by Joshua — February 19, 2008 @ 6:39 pm
I am very, very sad and disappointed for the news. I respect your decision and hope you can reconsider again. I am always supporting you.
Comment by b3l202 — February 19, 2008 @ 6:40 pm
Dear YB Fong,
I am not a member of any political party.I have respect for politicians who service the people and from the time that you were the youngest MP in the country until the day you quit you have served the people well.
This is the quality that many politicians from BN or the Opposition have very few of.
I have never written to any politician in my 42 years of living but am compelled to do so today because I truly feel from my heart that you should reconsider your decision and recontest your Batu Gajah seat.Even though I am from Kuala Lumpur,I feel it would do great injustice not only to the people of Batu Gajah but to every Malaysian who wants a representative who will serve the people rather than enriching themselves.I do understand that you may be having problems of which I may not comprehend,talk it over but please do not quit now.Not at a time when the people need you the most.I hope God enlightens your heart and that you withdraw your resignation.
Comment by JD — February 19, 2008 @ 6:41 pm
Please reconsider again.
Comment by b3l202 — February 19, 2008 @ 6:42 pm
YB PO KUAN,
Although you have made a decision which is hard to be accepted by fellow Malaysians who look upon you as a chance for change for a better Malaysia. I hereby will always remember the good things you have done for the people and party.
We wish you all the best and looking forward to your “return” in the future.
Thank you
Poppi
Comment by poppi chai — February 19, 2008 @ 6:43 pm
Dear YB Po Kuan,
People outside speculated that you were bought over by BN. How many RM million? When Lee Lam Thye quit, it was the same speculation. No wonder later he swing 190 degrees and served BN govt. Good salary. Such man I don’t respect. How about you. Maybe you will serve BN later too?
Comment by Tantech — February 19, 2008 @ 6:44 pm
Big blow for us as you decide to not reconsider the decision!
Please Please Please, be the candidate of Batu Gajah, on 24th Feb.
We dont want to miss a thing! So, hope to see another press conference of announcing the good news.
Comment by thatweb — February 19, 2008 @ 6:44 pm
We will never give up, dont be silly to run away from your responsibility. Please, at least fight for another term, to let people accept your plan, but not now. Madam, can’t you delay your plan and serve for another term?
Critical time for democracy country, please stand with us in front of corrupted Gov!
Comment by Joshua — February 19, 2008 @ 6:45 pm
Dear Fong,
DO CONSIDER YOUR DECISION SERIOUSLY! THEPEOPLE IN BG STILL NEEDS YOU.
TO PERAK DAP,
IF you fail to get YB Fong back, then nominate candidate of her choice. No two ways about it!!
Comment by Peter — February 19, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
Were you bought over by BN like Lee Lam Thye? How much? The people could redeem you or not? Look Lam Thye so comfortable working for govt. And you next?
Comment by Tantech — February 19, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
YB
Firstly, i must congratulate you on all the scacificies you endured for the Rakyat + Country, during your 2 term as an MP. Being a non BN MP, is a thankless task.
Being having been a party worker both here in Beautiful Malaysia + another country, i understand “The run” up to election is never really a pleasant time. But you are not any ordinary people, You are infact an Icon to many young Malaysian. People like you give the Rakyats hope. Infact many odinary Malaysian remain in the country, rather than living illigally else where, because of people like you.
True, the opposition is not only about 1 personality, but that ONE can make the difference between good + better.
Whether it is internal politics or politics in general, i believe it is the conviction of Social Democracy that led you to politics in the 1st place. You had shown Social Democracy can better the welfare of the people + i assure you, it will prevail in the end.
Internally or externally “No one can walk all over you, until you lay down + let them to.” Think it over, it will be good if you campaign actively for the DAP + better if you can stand again.
Regardless, i as a Malaysian again salute you, for 2 good terms + hope a better future for our kids, with you as an Social Democrat MP.
Comment by sani — February 19, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
without you ..how can us fulfill the dream that deny BN 2/3 majority parliament seat..without you ..we cant see a brave gal MP fight for our right in the parliament anymore.. aihz…
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
Just wanna add something. Imagine DAP lost BG seat this time And the opposition wins other 73 seats. This will mean opposition is only 2 seats short of denying BN’s two third in this election. Remember what happen in Penang in 1990? This is the golden opportunity to deny Bn 2/3. Your BG seat will be very critical. You will never want to be the one that ruined what DAP has always been fighting for - deny BN’s two third.
There is still time to reconsider. You can still overturn DAP’s disadvantage position by coming back. I am sure everyone will be glad you are back. This will not only make all the mainstream media attack on DAP baseless but laughable.
Time is running out. Come back now. Act fast!
Comment by Chong Zhemin — February 19, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
The captain asks the passengers to steer the ship to safety while he jumps into the water to save himself, all this happened after he had punctured 2 holes at the bottom of the ship. How does that command any trusts, hopes, beliefs and respects from the people listening to you?
Are you kidding me?
Disappointed First Time Voter.
Comment by ZhouYun — February 19, 2008 @ 6:51 pm
dun wan vote for another candidate if u dun represent BG….投废票…
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 6:54 pm
The captain asks the passengers to steer the ship to safety while he jumps into the water to save himself, all this happened after he had punctured 2 holes at the bottom of the ship. How does that command any trusts, hopes, beliefs and respects from the people listening to you?
Are you kidding me?
Disappointed First Time Voter.
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 6:55 pm
Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please we beg u..
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 6:56 pm
Dear YB Fong (little chilli),
since Bt Gajah ‘is’ a sure win area, why not let your comrade have the chance to get into parliament?
you’re so capable & been loved by the supporters from every part of the world, you can easily take down another area.
the more comrade in parliament, the merrier it will be.
it’s a tactic to get more comrade in parliament.
please understand. i really hope can see you all in parliament (i know BN’s YB will hate to see it).
Please take part in the election, we’ll support you & DAP.
Comment by johnnykeh — February 19, 2008 @ 7:01 pm
u know u r a star of dap..pls dun let the star drop down from the sky….whole dap supporter in whole country feel disappointed and sad now.
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 7:01 pm
The timing is so so wrong. BN gets free ammunition to attack. This is not about personal’s issue, this is not about a person’s displeasure and disatisfaction. This is about the destiny of living Malaysians and the next generations that have yet to be borned.
Do you have us in your chambers of thoughts???
Comment by anonymous Tian Hu — February 19, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
The timing is so so wrong. BN gets free ammunition to attack. This is not about personal’s issue, this is not about a person’s displeasure and disatisfaction. This is about the destiny of living Malaysians and the next generations that have yet to be borned.
Do you have us in your chambers of thoughts???
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
冯宝君，也许你个人受了委屈，没受到该有的尊重！
可是，你却受到全国支持者的尊重，用计算机算一算，你还是‘着数’，请你再上阵！你一定会得到该有的尊重！！！
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 7:06 pm
I will not respect you Po Kuan,
the timing and the way you announce refuse not to contest in general election are WRONG, YOU YOURSELVES HURT DAP , u slap DAP’s face , u’re weakness of DAP in coming general election.
you can delete my comments but my view is true !
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 19, 2008 @ 7:07 pm
P/S ： 很多人都为了你的事对反对党动摇了。。。。
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 7:07 pm
if u feel internal party problem..just fight with them..fight for ur right…i know u r strong …..especially watching u speak in parliament vs those BN mp
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
I don’t know who you are and what you stand for but I am confident you have more to offer if you had continued to persevere regardless of the internal conflicts. Now you have ensured that the BN remains in power and have jeopardized and made a mockery of everyone’s effort at this crucial time.
Your apologies are of no use now which is similar to politicians migrating from one faction to another.
Maybe I too should exercise my power not to vote for no confidence in people like you who desert us during the most critical time of need which is to the advantage of the ruling power who are only going to gain more mileage & supremacy as in the consequence of the Government controlled news daily headlines from an insignificant opposition party member’s contribution suddenly appearing in the limelight for ridicule.
You have done so much damage and it is time you do something to repair it.
I am from a different constituency and hope that the opposing parties deprive the ruling Government too much monopoly.
Comment by lacobra — February 19, 2008 @ 7:15 pm
Please do not say you are sorry but rise up above all problems and save DEMOCRACY. Keep on the good fight with your party and do not despair. We will support you all the way. You have the experience to fire them properly in Parliament and they have to be careful when you are there. They do not simply say anything they like and have to apologize to you also. Keep the fire burning and deny them of the 2/3 majority.
Comment by annonymous 123 — February 19, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
YB Fong,
You may not even read this and all the support shown here by bloggers may not even work but i think we should still voice out our thought.
As you announced that you will not reconsider and urged everyone to “play our roles”, are you PLAYING YOUR ROLE?
Not sure if you hv considered the potential damage to DAP/Opposition b4 your announcement. If you had, the announcement should not hv been made at this 11th hour.
I guess many of the neutral voters have shifted to BN after ur announcement as DAP image is damaged, even further by the BN.
Though i respect everyone’s right, but one should consider the bigger picture over self interest, esp if one is one of the major DAP leaders.
Comment by Sad and Disappointed DAP Supporter — February 19, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
nothing to say but please remember my name
Comment by please come back — February 19, 2008 @ 7:21 pm
Stand up! no matter what happen, take it up.拿起它，面對它，解決它，放下它。Continue fight for the sake of DAP and all Malaysian. We as a Malaysia really need a leader and YB like you. You have done a good jobs for the past 2 terms. All the Malaysian have witnessed that. Your effort is greatly appreciated. You have helped us to give the warning to those irrespossible YB’s in the parliament. Pl. contest again this time,let us hand in hand to rock the BN this time. We need you.
Comment by MF Chu — February 19, 2008 @ 7:25 pm
If you want some material good for fulfilling your personal goal, then please leave the politics quietly without causing any damages to the political cause of the Opposition! I hope you will not become a defector who will put a big obstacle to the people’s reformation movement! Political defection will not bring you much satisfaction and self-actualization since a defector will evetually be despised and foresaken by the people!
However, my most sincere petition is that you do come back and contest in the name of Opposition!
Best wishes!
Comment by Desmond — February 19, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
YB Fong,
You may not read this.
All the support shown here may not work.
But we must voice out, like DAP spirit!
You said you will not reconsider and urged us to “play our role”, but….
ARE YOU PLAYING YOUR ROLE?
You are not an ordinary voter with 2 votes…
You are a DAP leader
You are an Opposition leader
Your decision definitely affect the “Deny 2/3 majority” effort
I believe some of the neutral voters have shifted to BN after your announcement, not only in BG but across MY, as DAP image is damaged.
Sad…
Comment by Sad and Disappointed DAP Supporter — February 19, 2008 @ 7:33 pm
YB,
You said that you are unable to reconsider and urged us to play our respective roles but…
ARE YOU PLAYING YOUR ROLE?
You are not an ordinary votes with 2 votes…
You are a DAP leader
I believe many neutral votes have shifted to BN after reading this news esp when the media painted a -ve image on DAP.
Don’t feel bad pulling back ur decision.
Don’t regret if damage has been done, let’s minimize it.
Come back, we support you!
Comment by Sad and Disappointed DAP Supporter — February 19, 2008 @ 7:38 pm
Hi YB, Are you so mean and not giving it a thought to reconsider. We hope at this moment thw entire nation needs your esteem service, if you don;t do it who will then.
If your decision stays then all the best and Thank you for the past you have contributed,
We hope you are not following LLT.
May what ever that will make you reconsider.
All the best and God Bless!
Comment by leech56 — February 19, 2008 @ 7:42 pm
YB Fong,
When I read the news that you are not contesting, my heart dropped ! I think something must have happened and made you frustrated. You think that you have had enough. You gave up the fight for whatever reason(s) deemed fit to you.
Who told you that life is a bed of roses ? Every day is a fight ! We fight for traffic just to reach office on time. We fight for our survival just to pay the heavy expenses that we are living now. We fight for our children just to have a better future. We fight for this and that !
Now, I am a married person with 2 kids. I have many responsibilities and troubles too ! I am also fed up with many things. Can I now ask all my family members and friends, and gather together and make an announcement like this, ” I have been a good son of my mum, a good husband to my wife, a good father of my 2 kids, a good manager of my company, a good friend to my friends and now, I am fed up with my life. I just want to stop being a son, husband, father, manager, friend…etc because I am fed up with my life ???
YB. Nobody gave you a nickname ” Cili Padi ” for no reason. Indeed, you are the best ” Cili Padi ” that we, Malaysians ever had. You dare to fight for us ( rakyat ) and correct the wrongs of our government. Who says a government is always correct and do no wrong ? Who gives privileges to a man to make a mockery of a woman, ” tiap-tiap bulan pun ada bocor “? When we do not have a same wavelength or rather the same opinion, we were told that we are bad, we are dangerous to the society, we are no good, etc.
You have done a good job in Batu Gajah for 2 terms and this is no easy feat ! Gather your strength and courage to fight for what you have always believed in ! Don’t loose sight ! You are really the unsung hero and may God bless you in your journey of politics. We need your courage, strength, wisdom, feminine side of strength, leadership, and so much more of you to strive for us ! Remember this, you are special and believe that God made you for a reason to be who you are and your mission here on earth. Anda istimewa !
Remember how our saudara Anwar lift himself up from the rubbles. He fell so hard that many people thought he will rest in politics. He is still active and making a revival.
Comment by Mike — February 19, 2008 @ 7:42 pm
As Uncle Kit said, ppl need you to deny BN 2/3 majority!
You are not a votes with 2 votes
Your decision has a huge impact
Don’t feel bad pulling back ur decision
Let’s minimize the damage
Come back, we support you!
Comment by Sad and Disappointed DAP Supporter — February 19, 2008 @ 7:42 pm
Hi YB, Are you so mean and not giving it a thought to reconsider. We hope at this moment thw entire nation needs your esteem service, if you don;t do it who will then.
If your decision stays then all the best and Thank you for the past you have contributed,
We hope you are not following LLT.
May what ever that will make you reconsider.
All the best and God Bless!
Comment by leech56 — February 19, 2008 @ 7:43 pm
What internal difference? Just go out and have dim sum with DAP Perak and chat about UMNO, UMNO and nothing but UMNO.
Comment by ftem — February 19, 2008 @ 7:44 pm
pls do not drop bomb to dap lah kesian them bn is the real enemylah
Comment by tiu — February 19, 2008 @ 7:48 pm
I personally do not respect the decision that made by Po Kuan during this critical time.It is unacceptable! She is so selfish and never want to consider to help DAP this round at all.Very very disappointed!!!!!
Comment by jspt — February 19, 2008 @ 7:54 pm
YB Fong pls help our peple,
Please Please Please,do not out,
come back together with DAP.
Comment by leotan8 — February 19, 2008 @ 8:00 pm
PLS COME BACK .
Comment by leotan8 — February 19, 2008 @ 8:02 pm
For the purposes of to break the 2/3 of majority on BN parlimentery seat and create a better future for all malaysian, please re-consider your decision. All malaysian need to work together toward it and you are part of it. This is vision of all malaysian.. 你放弃，你就是逃兵
Comment by Lee TY — February 19, 2008 @ 8:06 pm
I saw you personally at the Sarawak state election last time. I really admired you although I am a thousand miles away in Sarawak. You are great. I supported you. I will vote for whoever your DAP candidate is in my area. I will cry for you whatever your decision. The tears are worth it for you. May it be tears of happiness or sadness.
At the time, i remember clearly, i went to hear DAP speeches. When i got back, my car was broken into…window smashed. The crime rate at has risen so far up that parking a car, or walking anywhere is no longer safe. That incident made me wanted to vote for DAP. BN has failed in their promise to reduce crime. Instead they show criminal examples
to small crooks. They steal big money from rakyat through dubious projects, small crooks, following their lead, rob from rakyat.
Comment by Hope — February 19, 2008 @ 8:07 pm
Po Kuan, you take a step backward will cause million of Malaysian step backward. You know the scenerio of malaysia now. Please take up the fight now and solve the watever issue later. You are the Malaysian Mulan, we need u !
Comment by Forever DAP — February 19, 2008 @ 8:07 pm
PENGECUT DAH TAKUT UMNO KITA,DAH CAKAP DAP TAK BOLEH !HA!HA!HA!
Comment by khailid — February 19, 2008 @ 8:17 pm
Please don’t give up! At least stand for one more term! This time is very important for Malaysian to show power to BN, that the people iis angry with them!
Comment by Jason Nai — February 19, 2008 @ 8:19 pm
pengecut orang dap dah takut UMNO ha!!!!
Comment by khailid — February 19, 2008 @ 8:20 pm
Most of commenters - I DON’T AGREE with you guys. What Po Kuan’s action is for her to decide.
We want our youngs to be independent & mature - but we want to control what a respectable MP making 1 decision?
We want our youth to think out of the box? Not when we don’t allow them to be fearless & let them execute what’s in their mind.
Respect & tolerance, everybody.
Po Kuan, I would like to hear your view on various issues still if you’re willing to blog it out. After all this is blown over you might not feature in mainstream media anymore. Unless you take a route similar to Lee Lam Thye.
There’s still hope & challenges for the future.
Best wishes.
Comment by peisheah — February 19, 2008 @ 8:27 pm
I know it may be too late to reconsider and it’s close to impossible. But amidst the media reporting all sorts of reasons why you quit, perhaps a line or 2 directly from yourself on why you quit would be good?
Comment by zewt — February 19, 2008 @ 8:32 pm
YB Fong,
I am truly disapointed that you are standing down come this GE,while i understand your grief, but still to many disenchanted Malaysians you are a beacon of hope and resistance against the current regime. Time and again you have stood up against the likes of Jerai, Kinabatangan and Alor Gajah which just comes to show how Malaysia really needs quality MP’s such as yourself. Your leaving will be a great loss to the country and the opposition movement.
I therefore implore you to reconsider your decision for the sake of all the disenchanted and voiceless, we live in troubled times right now and its people like you that we can count on to lead and represent us.
TETAP MAHU MEMBANGKANG…VOTE THEM BUGGERS OUT…VOTE FOR CHANGE!!!
Comment by linkszwodrei — February 19, 2008 @ 8:32 pm
YB,pls re-think about it, not now at least.
Comment by wing — February 19, 2008 @ 8:38 pm
Dear Mdm Fong,
As a muslim, I saw what you have done - the “amal maaruf”. For that you are better than many so called hypocrite muslims. Of course when you do good, evil forces will try to undo you. I am afraid by your decision not to stand for Batu Gajah, you have given in to the evil force. Think with your head and not your heart - we need everyone to play their role to undercut BN. Do what you good at by standing for the GE at Batu Gajah. I do mine where I can, however tiny like making this appeal to you.
Comment by AG — February 19, 2008 @ 8:40 pm
I am sure it is a tough decision for you…respect your decision and wish you all the best in your future.
God bless!
Comment by BlogMalaysia.com — February 19, 2008 @ 8:50 pm
Lord Krisna said , ” Even this will pass away” Whatever worries, frustrations and despair that you have will only be temporary. Time will surely heal the pain you are in.
Please take a good break, even from contesting this election but don’t take a break from the party which I know you really love.
If I say i can truly understand your feelings, it can’t be true because you alone will really know and experience the pain you are in. give yourself a week, and be back with us. With God’s grace and people’s wishes, we’ll see you face in Parliment 5 years from now. you’re too precious to be lost. We love you dearly.
Comment by Subra — February 19, 2008 @ 8:51 pm
Please campaign for us and prove the BN wrong. Pleae Pleae campaign for us in Batu gajah
Comment by Sunder — February 19, 2008 @ 8:54 pm
Have you been Lee Lam Thye-ed?
Comment by cmbss — February 19, 2008 @ 8:55 pm
YB :
On the day you decided to run parliment seat. you are belong to the people. People has supported you through out the whole of 8 years. You are needed. Now, you just send a written letter to the public and leave. Since Sunday, we are waiting a positive news from DAP leader, but so far to our disappointment, there is no news. Thousand of people are hoping you can change yr mind, or at least give a clear answer on your withdrawal. pls don let us down
Comment by See BK — February 19, 2008 @ 8:55 pm
pls consider ur decision again pls…
ur leave not juz will affect Ipoh area,the party will affect alot…
Comment by Chua Wei Kiat — February 19, 2008 @ 8:59 pm
Open your mind, think………
List out the pros and conds of you decision than made decision.
Do not be too emotional when making decision.
You will be regret whole life if you make the wrong decision.
People may be forget about you after this election. But you will never forgive yourself if you make a such move.
Pls. do reconsider.
Comment by Penang supported. — February 19, 2008 @ 9:00 pm
Enuf have been said but I thot that this was a golden opportunity for the opposition to ruffle BN. Internal strife can be overcome as I see you as a strong individual who really care for the rakyat. Single mindedness would have help you to steer you to deny BN the ’sacred’ 2/3!! Anyway I just hope that something would really happen the next few days to lift the gloom. Stay focus to deny BN 2/3!!
Comment by Nagasatu — February 19, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
PK,
I can totally understand your decision. And also understand what you mean when you say you can no longer be efficient as a MP. When so much energy has to be spent on defending yourself from internal politics, the duty of a MP can’t be carried out as how you would like to.
You are tired, worn out, and frustrated by the fact that politics has more to do with power and position, rather than the merit of doing people good. MP seems to have to put up a friendly front, instead of researching, debating and passing the law which legislate the life of people.
It hurts to see that people venture into politics for all the wrong reasons. However, these are the people who set the rules. To stay in it, you have to play their ball game. You are not one of them, and you refuse to be one of them.
This is the only right timing, and a press conference is the only right way; for a MP who is responsible and truthful to her voters. Your term is over, you made it public that you withdraw, it is important to make it clear that it is you who decide that enough is enough.
People may never understand. People will continue to talk. But you will find peace, because you know exactly what you are doing.
I don’t know if I am right about you. But I believe in your sincerity. You leave because you are sincere to the people. I respect you for that.
PM
Comment by PM — February 19, 2008 @ 9:05 pm
This was bound to happen. The DAP and BN are really no different except BN holds power. If the DAP were the ruling party they would just be as equally corrupt or even worse than the BN. Their politicians are actually no different;Opportunistic and manipulative. This is evident in the way they had been running their show for a very long time. Malaysia needs new leadership. Unfortunately, there’s no one up to the challenge.
Comment by jerry — February 19, 2008 @ 9:12 pm
Enough has been said but I thought this was the golden opportunity for the opposition to deny BN the ‘sacred’ 2/3rds!!. The rakyat has been waiting for this election to exercise their right to put wrongs right. I thought it would be a grand occasion for the opposition to savour this grand dream and fulfill the rakyats’ hope.
Internal strife should be the last thing in your strong mind to overcome for the sake of the rakyat. Anyway I just wish you all the best and really hope in the next few days something would happen and you will be part of the opposition dream team for the 12th election.
Comment by Nagasatu — February 19, 2008 @ 9:18 pm
YB,
Please please please re-consider your decision…
We need your voice in parliament
Comment by KS — February 19, 2008 @ 9:19 pm
On a battle field,if a General should fall, all the following soldiers will die standing.
NO RIGHT MINDED GENERAL LIKE YOU WILL EVER DESERT HIS/HER FELLOW SOLDIERS RIGHT BEFORE THE START OF A DEAD OR ALIVE BATTLE RIGHT AT THE FRONT LINE!
IF you really want to go, please go only after the battle. NOT NOW!
Comment by waterman — February 19, 2008 @ 9:26 pm
Dear Ms Fong,
Pls overlook the nit-picking individuals and issues and look at the larger picture.
At the same time don’t let my observation that women only make great leaders after menopause come ture. eg Indira Ganhdi, Margarette Thatcher, Golda Meir etc.
Email me if you need more.
rgds
Simon Wee
Comment by Simon Wee — February 19, 2008 @ 9:30 pm
Dear YB Po Kuan,
Pls think twise of not to contest on the Batu Gajah seat. Batu Gajah & Supporter of DAP need you. Pls reconsider of it. We need a good & quality opposition MP in Parliament to voice out alot of issue & problem. Pls don’t give up as every DAP supporter is always there to back you up. Hope you will not disappointed us. Pls think about opposition party in future.
Kee Wooi
Comment by Kee Wooi — February 19, 2008 @ 9:41 pm
Dear YB Po Kuan,
Pls think twise of not to contest on the Batu Gajah seat. Batu Gajah & Supporter of DAP need you. Pls reconsider of it. We need a good & quality opposition MP in Parliament to voice out alot of issue & problem. Pls don’t give up as every DAP supporter is always there to back you up. Hope you will not disappointed us. Pls think about opposition party in future.
Kee Wooi
Comment by Kee Wooi — February 19, 2008 @ 9:44 pm
I know where you are now. get a ticket and come back now! We are all waiting for you. It’s never too late!!!
Comment by cz — February 19, 2008 @ 9:44 pm
This is my last appeal to you. I am sure many others are similarly doing so.
Time is of the essence.
Just ask yourself this :: Is what you are doing, not offering yourself as a DAP candidate for Batu Gajah this 12th election, good for the raykat?
If your final answer is YES, then so be it.
Allow me to thank you for all that you have done for the rakyat and for all the sacrifices you have made in the process. But really there is so much more to be done. And without you the fight would be weaker.
Comment by Thai Eng Lang — February 19, 2008 @ 9:45 pm
Dear YB Po Kuan,
Pls think twise of not to contest on the Batu Gajah seat. Batu Gajah & Supporter of DAP need you. Pls reconsider of it. We need a good & quality opposition MP in Parliament to voice out alot of issue & problem. Pls don’t give up as every DAP supporter is always there to back you up. Hope you will not disappointed us. Pls think about opposition party in future.
Kee Wooi
Comment by Kee Wooi — February 19, 2008 @ 9:45 pm
Just saying SORRY just won’t do ex-YB! You gotta to come out fighting, there is still a need for you.
Comment by Thai Eng Lang — February 19, 2008 @ 9:47 pm
Po Kuan,
It’s very sad you dun want reconsider again. But I really hope you can do a favour for DAP again, to clarify your reason of quite. Bec “eat dead cat” is not nice if this is the reason you quite.
I do agree with “Orang Dunia” who give comment in your blog, if you announce yr decision a month before , not this now it will be more easy to accept for me.As you know, now is not a good time.
Very sad… really very sad… now I’m really concern abt the vote on DAP :’(
Comment by Yin — February 19, 2008 @ 9:56 pm
Po Kuan, Chong Zhemin made a very good point about the possibility of a scenario where the Barisan Rakyat wins 1 seat less to deny Barisan Nasional of the 2/3 majority. If this happens, it will be something which we will all live to regret, ie so close, yet so far.
You must transcend issues which have affected you to date, put them aside for the time being (at least for 1 more term), whilst you must also consider the severe implications of your non-contest.
You should also realise that this country is at the verge of change. If we do not capitalise on this opportunity to change, we may not be able to do so for a long time to come.
PLEASE RECONSIDER FOR THE FUTURE OF MALAYSIA AND OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS!
Comment by jim — February 19, 2008 @ 9:56 pm
Enough has been said but I thought this was the golden opportunity for the opposition to deny BN the ‘sacred’ 2/3rds!!. The rakyat has been waiting for this election to exercise their right to put wrongs right. I thought it would be a grand occasion for the opposition to savour this grand dream and fulfill the rakyats’ hope.
Internal strife should be the last thing in your strong mind to overcome for the sake of the rakyat. Anyway I just wish you all the best and really hope in the next few days something would happen and you will be part of the opposition dream team for the 12th election.
Comment by Nagasatu — February 19, 2008 @ 9:57 pm
Po Kuan,
It’s very sad you dun want reconsider again. But I really hope you can do a favour for DAP again, to clarify your reason of quite. Bec “eat dead cat” is not nice if this is the reason you quite.
I do agree with “Orang Dunia” who give comment in your blog, if you announce yr decision a month before , not this now it will be more easy to accept for me.As you know, now is not a good time.
Very sad… really very sad… now I’m really concern abt the vote on DAP :’(
Comment by Yin — February 19, 2008 @ 10:00 pm
Po Kuan, Chong Zhemin made a very good point about the possibility of a scenario where the Barisan Rakyat wins 1 seat less to deny Barisan Nasional of the 2/3 majority. If this happens, it will be something which we will all live to regret, ie so close, yet so far.
You must transcend issues which have affected you to date, put them aside for the time being (at least for 1 more term), whilst you must also consider the severe implications of your non-contest.
You should also realise that this country is at the verge of change. If we do not capitalise on this opportunity to change, we may not be able to do so for a long time to come.
PLEASE RECONSIDER FOR THE FUTURE OF MALAYSIA AND OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS!
Comment by jim — February 19, 2008 @ 10:01 pm
Baojun,you are a politician in your own way but in terms of “importance” to your party, I don’t think you are on the same par as Lee Lam Thye, Kerk Kim Hock and many others who had left. While many people critisize that it is most disappointing to have a strong candidate like you quitting just before election, I see no wrong for doing that. My guess is, now you know who are the real visionary leaders standing for the people, who are the short sighted politician wearing the democracy hat, but care about finding his seat.
Oh, we have enough sandiwara in BN. But DAP comes very close this time when the Lim father and son urged you to stay. They are desperate. Talk to anyone who has submitted a resignation letter when the company is having a good prospect but short of manpower, the boss will praise you like you are the best in the world. But before you resign, they asked you to work until 12 midnight and give you only 5% annual increment, no bonus, and since you are good, go and start up a new branch. Then you said you are fierm to resign and go, your boss starts saying bad things about you. How familiar, Guan Eng did nothing wiser than a China man boss when he said the depart of BaiJun has hurt the company to the media.
Let the hypocrite be hypocrite. When people say DAP or Batu Gajah can’t do without you, these are the same people said the parliament and DAP can’t do without Kit Siang. Stay awake and true to yourself, isn’t that what the people has liked you much for?
Comment by yifan — February 19, 2008 @ 10:01 pm
Po Kuan,
I am a Malay and do not reside in Batu Gajah.
For the sake of the future generations of Malaysia, I would urge you to reconsider your decision not to contest agaian.
A little sacrifice on your part will hopefully se a better Malaysia for the generation to come.
Thank you
Rashid
Comment by Rashid — February 19, 2008 @ 10:08 pm
Very sad to end this way.
God bless you
Comment by Y. K. Chan — February 19, 2008 @ 10:10 pm
consider the rakyat and democracy above everything.Please come back.
Comment by kh — February 19, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
Look at the response of everyone feeling the pain for democracy. Rise above your problems. Come back.
Comment by cornelius — February 19, 2008 @ 10:19 pm
YB,
I full support on your decision. The feeling being taking for granted and also the hard work that contributed out to the people and party was not being appreciate by the such call Party Leader.
I fully understand your frustration now. They are just like thinking of taking you as a pin ball to put you here and there. Even in the same party also they playing the politic. They will always not saying that this not all their ideas…all just lying to the public but in fact that what they did it before the whole incident happen.
I fully support on your decision. Maybe, if the next DAP candidate who contested in the Batu Gajah won the election. The leader then will start to say “Nobody is indispensable”
That how if a party is manage by a family. If they think thy are good…today, DAP must be somebody rather than still need to work hand in hand with others opposition party.
Maybe, my single vote will never change anything, but the spirit as a Malaysia was still burning and I hope this incident will never upset you and also you vision and dream as you will “Never Walk Alone”…May us cheers for all the Malaysian for a change!
God Bless You, YB! And Keep up you dream again in the future.
Comment by kckua — February 19, 2008 @ 10:23 pm
SELFISH
Comment by ycmun — February 19, 2008 @ 10:25 pm
YB, I seriously think that this is never the best time to drop a bombshell like this as you are risking the stability of your party.
I am not a DAP supporter but an opposition supporter and I think you are one of the very few who has served without fear or favour and I seriously think you should continue doing that.
You may have your reasons and I think the support by your die hard supporters overweighs any internal conflicts you have.
So come on. With my heart and soul, I hope you change your mind.
Comment by your supporter — February 19, 2008 @ 10:30 pm
No, we don’t understand your decision. You are the MP of the people, you can’t just say sorry on your blog and expect us to understand. WE DON’T.
We don’t understand why you release your news at this hours;
We don’t understand the way you choose to release the news of your decision;
We don’t undertand why you let your people down in this manner;
We don’t understand why you just ignore us when we are begging you;
We don’t understand why you can be so cruel when we are all weeping here, frustrated, distress and anguish, not knowing our future, our children’s future.
One day, you will be a mother of your child and you will understand my frustration of a mother being so helpless having my children going thru want we are going thru, not able to provide them with a better living environment, a better place on earth.
The least you can do is to come out and face the public, come and face the people of Batu Gajah, we need to know why. We will stand by you till the very last minute if you change your mind, we sincerely hope you will. I pray for miracle to happens, I pray for a better tomorrow for our children.
Comment by little bee — February 19, 2008 @ 10:36 pm
Come back home la.
We need You to Shout Up for us.
Batu Gajah needs you.
Malaysians need you!!
We all need you!!!
Dont be calculative,be simple
shout up for us.
Hope u will go for Nominate
Comment by Jay — February 19, 2008 @ 10:40 pm
do reconsider your decision for the coming GE. you will have all my support
Comment by gap — February 19, 2008 @ 10:41 pm
do reconsider your decision for the coming GE. you will have all my support
Comment by gap — February 19, 2008 @ 10:42 pm
i know it is always said easier than done.
You may want to consider the following:
馮寶君的第三選項
Though as the saying goes, no one is indispensable. Still, you are the First Choice of Batu Gajah people. And most important,never ever let BN take advantage of your decision.
Comment by GeMiNi — February 19, 2008 @ 10:46 pm
I agreed with Mr.Smitch that your way of announcing the pulling out from the contest is really sickening, childish , selfish and seriously undermining the whole beloved and brave opposition party members’ efforts to fight the corrupted UMNO/BN candidates in the coming GE. Any internal problems should be discussed and solved within the party and not in so high profile manner.Your action really suits the BN’s strategy by saying that DAP now is in big shit due to internal problems. I think u better quit DAP and become a housewife in Johor and dont create more damages to DAP. Sorry for my comment
Comment by michaellee — February 19, 2008 @ 10:53 pm
U said “show the people’s power to Barisan Nasional.” in posting dated 19th Feb. How could we do that without u as our parliament representative? Over the years, you have done excellently. We want u back to knock down useless BN MPs.
Comment by Sean — February 19, 2008 @ 10:54 pm
Many hundreds of readers and supporters have asked u to re-consider your decision. Just read your blog and those of Lim KS. Please help us to fight the evils of BN. As u know, they are the most corrupted and above all the greatest hypocrites in the world. Please help!!
Comment by mike — February 19, 2008 @ 10:59 pm
Dear Po Kuan, the BN is taking full advantage, having a field day and making mincemeat of the Opposition because of your decision (no, not pointing fingers at you but it’s the truth). I don’t have to say anymore than what your ‘fans’ have already commented on. All I ask, and with deepest sincerity, is to think again of how your decision will adversely affect many, how the thousands who have pinned their hopes on you for a better tomorrow will be disappointed and how, as a man, I shed a tear when I read the news. Show your magnanimity, change your mind. I can assure you nobody and nobody, except the hypocrites in BN, will fault you. Najib called the DAP not transparent when the BN and UMNO in particular are much, much worse. Najib called you an extremely capable MP; why didn’t he say that before you made your announcement. Now let Najib eat his words and show him, show BN that you are indeed the extremely capable MP and that the DAP and the opposition in general are made of sterner stuff.
Comment by LCS — February 19, 2008 @ 10:59 pm
I am just wondering why you choose to announce at this moment. As LKS had said, it is very damaging. Yes, life will go on. But, the damage is done. Of course, the choice is always yours. You are sorry for the damage done and you will just disappear from the political scene? I can see the leaders of DAP are still trying hard to win you back to the political front. My observation. But you are incommunicado.
Comment by KC Goh — February 19, 2008 @ 10:59 pm
I am been depressed for the last 3 days with perfect TIMING. In one stroke, the PEOPLE POWER momentum that has been building up for the last year has been broken. If you are with the PEOPLE POWER, may I PLEAD YOU to do ONE thing. Organise a press conference for all major MSM in Malaysia. Tell them you are 110% behind the PEOPLE POWER and rally them towards denying BN 2/3 majority because the issues with BN are a thousand times more critical than other issues . If possible, hold hands with as many DAP leaders as possible and take a nice photo. Do this for us, the oppressed and little people. Would you? If not, we would continue fighting ourselves for PEOPLE POWER with our bare hands and legs despite being trampled upon by 10,000 man.
Comment by Sitiawan Guy — February 19, 2008 @ 11:06 pm
YB Fong,
Everyone had to respect your decision and I’m sure you had decided.
The fact remains is that the nation needs you and you have your emotion to overcome. It’s a call of duty, and please remember what you have promised over the last eight years in which the rakyat gave you the full confidence and ensured your victory.
I quote here from Arthur Schopenhauer, “The healthy man asks not so much for happiness as for an opportunity to exercise his capacities; and if he must pay the penalty of pain for this freedom and this power he makes the forfeit cheerfully; it is not too great a price. We need resistance to raise us, as it raises the airplane or the bird; we need obstacles against which to sharpen our strength and stimulate our growth. Life without tragedy would be unworthy of man.”
Serenity Prayer:
“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
Comment by Maverick SM — February 19, 2008 @ 11:07 pm
Mdm. Fong,
The history turning point is about to happen. I do sincerely hope you can reconsider on your decision.
Being one of the very few who fought over the BN regime in the parliement does not only make you a star… It made you a leader.
Not just Batu Gajah folks need you… Not just DAP needs you… Malaysia needs leader like you for a change.
Don’t let those BN pigs to speculate on your departure. Prove them wrong by contesting again! You’d beaten Ong Ka Chuan… Beat them again!
Comment by wr1667 — February 19, 2008 @ 11:07 pm
I am been depressed for the last 3 days with perfect TIMING. In one stroke, the PEOPLE POWER momentum that has been building up for the last year has been broken. If you are with the PEOPLE POWER, may I PLEAD YOU to do ONE thing. Organize a press conference for all major MSM in Malaysia. Tell them you are 110% behind the PEOPLE POWER and rally them towards denying BN 2/3 majority because the issues with BN are a thousand times more critical than other issues. If possible, hold hands with as many DAP leaders as possible and take a nice photo. Do this for us, the oppressed and little people. Would you? If not, we would continue fighting for PEOPLE POWER with our bare hands and legs despite being trampled upon by 10,000 men.
Comment by Sitiawan Guy — February 19, 2008 @ 11:11 pm
Circumstances do not rise to meet our expectations. Events happen as they do. People behave as they are. Embrace what you actually get.
Open your eyes: see things for what they really are, thereby sparing yourself the pain of false attachments and avoidable devastation.
When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude towards it; you can either accept it or resent it.
What really frightens and dismays us are not external events themselves, but the way in which we think about them. It is not things that disturb us, but our interpretation of their significance.
Stop scaring yourself with impetuous notions, with your reactive impressions of the way things are!
Comment by Maverick SM — February 19, 2008 @ 11:14 pm
appeal appeal n appeal….
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 11:16 pm
One vote from me can’t change the fate of our country , but I have to vote it for the sake of Malaysia . You can motivate everyone who love our country to change present political scenario . Pls held all women on the women day.In fact if you come back now , you may not only win batu gajah , yet can help your second family members . Pls reconcider it and this is my first time write on blogs because its so important.
Comment by LauPenang — February 19, 2008 @ 11:20 pm
Yes, Po Kuan, the rakyats need you in this battle! This is not the time to quit. We need you to fight alongside with the rakyats, not just with DAP! Please look at the bigger picture, this is the chance for us to deny BN the 2/3 majority!
I really hope that you can reconsider your decision. It is true that, without you, the Oppositions’ strength is weaken.
If your decision is really final, I hope that one day when you look back, you’ll not regret of this unavoidable decision you made which had disappointed many, especially those who has found hope in you, in fighting for a better Malaysia.
Comment by eechia — February 19, 2008 @ 11:22 pm
If you are not contesting, why are you making this announcement at this crucial moment. You are a politician, don’t you know the impact and damage created?http://rightthinking123.blogspot.com
Comment by KC Goh — February 19, 2008 @ 11:23 pm
先冷静一下。。然后再想清楚
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 11:23 pm
Please come out and fight. Do you know how much the people wan you to lead the way for a better tomorrow? Please come out and contest. I strongly believe that any dispute in the party if there’s any can be resolved. It is not the time to take things too personal. Think about the next five years if BN wins big. PLease.
Comment by Y.Y. Lai — February 19, 2008 @ 11:27 pm
The decision to contest for the seat rest with you but like it or not,that decision somewhat affects the general feeling of voters for the whole of Malaysia. To prevent damage control another press appearance seems to be necessary to clear the air once again.
Comment by John Tan — February 19, 2008 @ 11:31 pm
Selfish! Very Selfish! Why at such timing??? How much have the Barisan Nasional paid you to stab your comrades at the back right before this crucial battle??? RM10 million?
I as an ordinary malaysian citizen who is hoping for a change in this country feels like i have been stabbed in the back too.
You probably wouldnt care, laughing yourself to the bank!
Its better to get out from Malaysia ASAP, this country is HOPELESS and SUPER corrupted.
Comment by anonymous — February 19, 2008 @ 11:32 pm
YB
A great man once said
“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Inspiring for your sad heart to make you feel better. I know many leaders are wanting to talk to you. I hope you open your hearts and talk. RECONSIDER…COMRADE
Comment by jeffrey chew — February 19, 2008 @ 11:34 pm
You withdraw just because of disappointment on party’s internal matters.
If this is the case, you should not be the first one to withdraw but Lim Kit Siang is the one.
Why?
The pressure of internal matters that Lim Kit Siang is facing one is more serious and heavier than your. Do you see him withdraw just because of disappointed?
PK, please change your mind.
Comment by kent — February 19, 2008 @ 11:36 pm
YB, I really don’t know how much you love DAP and rakyat, but what you did is really destroy them and really help BN a lot indirectly. So, I got no reason to respect you anymore altho I really admired you so much before. But now, that is a page of history…..We will delete you in our memory very very soon….Cheer up DAP and rakyat Malaysia!!!!
Comment by lazy0099 — February 19, 2008 @ 11:36 pm
Poh Kuan, i always had respect to u until you made your decision withdrawing from the election. You literally just dropped a bomb on our hope. Let’s be honest with yourself, you still want to serve the people and change malaysia dont you? I was so disappointed but there must be a reason you did so, didnt you?
Pls do reconsider as you still owe people a reasonable explanation. We back you Poh Kuan.
All the best.
Comment by Despaired — February 19, 2008 @ 11:42 pm
I am just wondering why you choose to announce that you are not contesting at this crucial moment. It is very damaging as LKS had put it. I just read a broking house’s report which says”it is a boost for the ruling party BN”. And then you appeal to the voters to vote for DAP.http://rightthinking123.blogspot.com
Comment by KC GOH — February 19, 2008 @ 11:44 pm
and ya. you are selfish
Comment by Despaired — February 19, 2008 @ 11:44 pm
No, we don’t understand your decision and saying sorry is not going to help.
We don’t understand why annouce at this hour?
We don’t understand why announce in such a way?
We don’t understand why you allow BN to take advantage of the situation
We don’t understand why you have to be so crude to the nation
We don’t understand why you are not facing the people
We don’t understand why you are MIA
We don’t understand why you can be so cool to all of us begging you here
We don’t understand why you can just drop everything and walk away from it
We don’t understand why you choose to forget what you believe in
Don’t talk to us thru your blog, the least you can do is to face the nation, talk to us. We need to know, you need to address the issue properly, come out and face the public, going MIA is not the way.
One day, when you become a mother, you will feel how I feel, feeling so helpless not able to provde a better place and future for our children.
Don’t turn your back on us, not now, the nation needs you. Don’t just tell us to play our role, we need you to play your role too. I still hope for miracles to happen. You still have time to change your mind and we are all behind you till the very end.
Comment by little bee — February 19, 2008 @ 11:45 pm
Poh Kuan,
This is dedicated to you.
http://myop101.blogspot.com/2008/02/it-doesnt-end-here.html
Comment by myop101 — February 19, 2008 @ 11:54 pm
You may regret of your decision one day! Regret coz you have lost your chance to make a big DIFFERENCE again. Well cili padi, nothing much is left to be said.
Comment by Damian — February 20, 2008 @ 12:00 am
I am really dissapointed with what you have done during this critical period. Don’t you know that your action has severely affected the overall spirit of DAP and people whom mostly are chinese from all levels? They all hope that party oppositions can win more seats and change the unhealthy phenomena. You are the one destroying their hope. I wonder it is your planned intention.
I personally opioned that you are immature, childish (a lawyer cum parliament member of 2 terms???), selfish, irresponsible and do things for you own sake. The coming election is the golden opportunity in which party opposition can perform well. But, you are the “kau si kuan”. Please remember, it is DAP to bring you up!
Anyhow, all the best to you. Enjoy your marriage life!
Comment by Kia Su — February 20, 2008 @ 12:09 am
Dear Po Kuan,
Most people, like me, does not comprehand what is going on.
Most people, like me, feels very sad that you decided to “gantung” racquet.
I feel sad, not angry. I respect your decision, for what democracy are we fighting for if one cannot choose whether to contest or not in a general election?
I respect your decision as its yours and only your right to decide.
Am very honoured to have been able to meet you on several occasions. And I am sure there will be many more opportunities in the near future.
Saying all that, please allow me to urge you to reconsider your decision. I do not need to elaborate reasons and do pitching to you.
Po Kuan, MP of all Malaysians. Much are your sacrifices for this homeland of ours. Much you gave up so that future generations can have a better Malaysia.
Please journey on with us as our MP. For we will journey on with you through good and bad times.
yours sincerely,
carboncopy
The above open letter i wrote yesterday; now reading that you have reaffirm your decision, I wish you all the best. And may our path cross again soon.
But, i believe, in most people’s heart, mine especially, still hold a glimmer of hope for you to come back to the front line.
Keep well.
Comment by carboncopy — February 20, 2008 @ 12:10 am
To, YB L K Siang,
Think positive, adopt positive attitudes.
Please do not call yourselves “Malaysian opposition parties”.
It has negative connotation.
Use the term ” Barisan Rakyat ” instead as suggested by SV Singam under heading posting “DAP PAS PKR PSM MDP PASOK …. = BARISAN RAKYAT “.
Do you know College students thought ‘BA ” stand for ” Bachelor of Arts ” Degree without Honors ?
Do not confuse the young Voters.
Young Voters are the “Agent for Change “.
Many wanted a New Government , not a ‘BA’, ok.
I support ” Barisan Rakyat”.
…
…..
Comment by Wisdom above — February 20, 2008 @ 12:13 am
This is dedicated to you
http://asweviewit.blogspot.com/2008/02/inspiring-evening.html
Comment by jeffrey chew — February 20, 2008 @ 12:29 am
To YB Fong,
I am now 27years old.
Honestly,u like the idol to all of youngster in malaysia.
u are the hope of the “Malaysia Future”
u dared to fight back when u faced with the unreasonable UMNO guy……
u won’t give up when the “STUPID MCA ONG” came to Batu Gajah Parlimen last election……..
行动党真的需要你。年轻的大马人也很需要你。你的价值并不只是一位普通的国会议员。你是大马污浊政治中的一股清流。
如果没有你，大概所有年轻的选民都会心碎。。。
请回来吧！
再邀请那恨当官恨到发疯的黄家泉勇敢的来batu gajah….
we waiting for u……….
Comment by Daniel Yap — February 20, 2008 @ 12:33 am
To: Po Kuan
What’s the difference between coal and diamond?
Both of them are made of the same material ie hydrocarbon.
Coal has little value while diamond is a girl’s best friend.
The difference is high pressure. If you subject coal to high pressure it would become diamond.
You are a diamond in making and pressure from party politicking is part and parcel of political life.
Don’t sacrifice the forest for the tree.
Go for it and “Just change it”
Comment by Michael Sun — February 20, 2008 @ 12:40 am
There are many good reasons to say why you quit… Cant you tell some white lie to help DAP if you still love DAP? WHY CANT YOU JUST SAY YOU WANT TO FOCUS ON THE FAMILY AND WANT TO HAVE BABY SOON AS THE REASON TO QUIT?? REALLY SELFISH AND INCOMPREHENSIABLE FOR A MP LIKE YOU…
Comment by MALAYSIAN IN SINGAPORE — February 20, 2008 @ 12:47 am
YB, i hope you can reconsider your decision and i believe all of us have the same wish. Design will not solve the problem and quit just let the problem rolling without solve. As us citizen we know what happen and what you have did, you will getting our support. For those making problem we know what we should do. Our hope now is you can take part in comming election and voice up for us. Thanks.
Comment by Sim — February 20, 2008 @ 12:49 am
It is time for Both Lim to take responsibility of the chaos in DAP.
Personally I would like to see new leadership from professional batches of young ppl rather than from Lim’s family. I am fine with Mr. Lim Kit Siang’s Contribution to Chinese Community but not his son. Chaotic DAP demonstrated bad leadership quality and i found non-professionalism in himself.
Mdm Fong, I am sad over your decision and wish you all the best in your future undertakings.
Support you emotionally fr Singapore.
Comment by Eric — February 20, 2008 @ 12:52 am
YB, hope you can reconsider your decision as we hope you can voice up for us in parliment. We know who are you and what you have did. And we also know what we should do. You will always getting our support. Leave will not solve the problem but it just leave the change for those people and take advantage from you. Remember, you will always have our support. Finally, PLEASE reconsider again.
Comment by Sim — February 20, 2008 @ 12:55 am
Please help DAP to win the election! we want some changes!
Comment by tan — February 20, 2008 @ 12:58 am
YB.. Tolong timbang semula perkara ini. Suara you dilihat memberi kesan dalam dewan.
Comment by Awal Nazir — February 20, 2008 @ 1:00 am
you are great, you are the one who will make other BN member scary, you are the one who i proub i am a MBC (malaysia born chinese).
Jia YOu
Comment by bangbang — February 20, 2008 @ 1:05 am
I hope YB Poh Kuan consider again to help DAP win the Batu Gajah seat again in an election general 12, cause to this election terible important to DAP.
Comment by wmwong — February 20, 2008 @ 1:12 am
Dear YB Po kuan,
You are the power women…we need you….dun leave us…Dun say good bye to DAP and resident from BATU GAJAh…
Resident from BATU GAJAH……
Comment by lee — February 20, 2008 @ 2:00 am
we need you!! reconsider please….
Comment by wai — February 20, 2008 @ 2:04 am
Ms Fong (YOU DONT DESERVE TO BE CALL YB)
You are no different than Hillary Clinton. A selfish politician who cares nothing but herself which explains why Hillary Clinton is losing to Barack Obama by the day. She will lose the nomination before facing John McCain.
Politics is very much my interest and I can see how things escalates. You purposely select the time when General Election has come so close to stir up your BULL S**T, Why? No offense, what do you get in return for doing all these? I bet you must be “A VERY RICH WOMEN” by now. Dont tell me that you dont know S**T about the of internal problems way before this General Election? You knew it all along but you were saving it for the crucial moment.
You are a sore loser!!! By the way, you English is PATHETIC!!! Please feel free not to use it again. If you cant speak proper English, you may use Bahasa during your press conference.
YOU MAKE ME AND MANY MALAYSIANS SICK AND TIRED!!!
Anson Ang
Comment by Anson Ang — February 20, 2008 @ 2:04 am
YB,
I personally think, the way to bid farewell in Malaysia Politic is not very professional and in a very timely manner. If you are really sincere to leave the politic arena you should have informed the nation earlier and the press conference should be more open. I dont mean to meddle the internal politic in DAP Perak you should at least talk openly with the national DAP leader openly.
Hiding from press and any DAP leader and nation is not the right thing. YB, you have to remember, the ppl of Batu Gajah gave you an opportunity and you should gave them back. Please reconsider and leave gracefully.
Comment by Wy — February 20, 2008 @ 2:22 am
Plz don’t quit… We really need you
Comment by aven — February 20, 2008 @ 2:24 am
you said ‘ show the people’s power to Barisan Nasional’ .Why not you ? We still need you. You must show the Good Example to DAP supporters. You make our heart breaks.
Please don’t dissapointed the whole Malaysia DAP supporter.
Comment by Ooi — February 20, 2008 @ 2:48 am
we need you
Comment by wcy888 — February 20, 2008 @ 4:24 am
YB,
As suggested elsewhere here, you could probably win wherever you stand. Why not contest in an area where a bn big wig is contesting? If you win, you would have brought down a big wig. If you lose, it would be status quo as you had decided to quit anyway!
The second suggestion of standing in BG, and then stepping down after the GE to force a by-election is also a good strategy if you dant want to continue as MP. You would then force bn to pour millions of dollars ala Ijok, to win the seat. It would be a lovely parting gift grom you to your BG constituents who have been deprived of much development because it is under DAP.
Think strategically and decide what would be best for the country, the constituents, the party and your family and self. Self comes last in this list. As you chose to serve, you must be more self-less.
Comment by lakshy — February 20, 2008 @ 5:02 am
Dear YB,
Against the wishes of the Malaysian people who wants the Opposition to provide a better check and balance on the BN through this GE, the timing of your announcement makes me wonder if this is yet another betrayal by the selfish,unscrupulous politicians towards their vast supporters who put them into the parliament in the first place.
Your 2-term as MP that entitles you to life pension does not now give you the right to betray the people who put you there. If LKS or DAP or anyone act nasty upon you, expose their crimes and let the people crucify them. It’s not enough just to give some superficial explanation and say sorry. That’s downright irresponsible.
Comment by Real Chili — February 20, 2008 @ 6:27 am
Dear Po Kuan,
For the sake of the future of Malaysians, please consider standing as an independent. At least, in this way, you still carry our hopes.
Comment by fartkor — February 20, 2008 @ 7:57 am
God Bless You. all the best to you : )
Comment by lim chia siang — February 20, 2008 @ 8:06 am
YB Fong,
Salute you for your courage. Living up to your principle.
That is a true ACSian spirit. Not so very long ago…
Will help us brave and true
Comment by pohwatchdog — February 20, 2008 @ 8:21 am
YB,
I have always admired you and was very angry at the remarks by the uncalled remark of “leaking” by the UMNO MPs.
But now we are at a critical junction. The people needs to see a united front and you as one of the leaders. Don’t let Najib of all people remarking about Party Unity and DAP’s house in disarray! You see what BN will do even stoop to low level to fool the peole. Stand as not many have the opportunity and say that you did it for the people, Chinese, Indians, Malays and MALAYSIANS!!
Then after winning kick some ass in the DAP state organisation.
Comment by Kumar — February 20, 2008 @ 8:24 am
Dear YB,
I hope u will join this election.We need u.Please contest this election.This important to stop the BN government.I hope u think and make the best decision.about DAP Perak,i think we forget for a minute.We want u!!
Comment by PAS Supporter — February 20, 2008 @ 8:34 am
Po Kuan, the rakyats need you in this battle! This is not the time to quit. We need you to fight alongside with the rakyats, not just with DAP! Please look at the bigger picture, this is the chance for us to deny BN the 2/3 majority!
I really hope that you can reconsider your decision. It is true that, without you, the Oppositions’ strength is weaken.
If your decision is really final, I hope that one day when you look back, you’ll not regret of this unavoidable decision you made which had disappointed many, especially those who has found hope in you, in fighting for a better Malaysia.
Comment by eechia — February 20, 2008 @ 8:46 am
The tough time don’t last, but the tough people do!
If I would have the capability like you, I will still go out and fight for the PEOPLE.
They still need YOU.
I am just afraid, DAP votes will reduce significantly due to the internal party issue…if you were to stand up and shout out that I’M BACK! The chances for us to win for this round is much better.
Do reconsider, another few day to go. Please…
Comment by TF — February 20, 2008 @ 8:55 am
Po Kuan - I respect your stand. & I will still vote for DAP this in Batu Gajah & Jelapang. Be it Thomas Su Keong Siong or Nga Kor Ming, I will still vote them. This is the least I can do to upheld the check & balance system in a democracy.
You see, I don’t need an MP to complain about trivial issues. The drain is stuck, the garbage is heaping up, the developer is treating me unfairly, I can’t get a scholarship, etc, etc. I can do these complains on my own. & I don’t need a scholarship & be bound by the contract which choke the entrepeneur spirit out of you.
But I can’t have my voice heard in the Dewan Rakyat if there’s no opposition there. The MPs who make up the rest of the seats are of low quality & arrogant. Backbenchers who behave worse than monkeys.
Thanks for slogging it at the Dewan on behalf of us silent voices. You don’t need to apologise. We appreciate what you have done.
Comment by ahmadjek — February 20, 2008 @ 9:04 am
Dear Po Kuan,
it is sad to get this shock annouced by you. since you win this seat last two term of election. i strongly feel that you are the capable,responsible,tough and indepedent person.Most important, you are voice for the Malaysian. however, your voice is going to “mis” soon as you has surrender not only yourself but you people as well. Lastly, i think before i respect your decision and wish all the best to you. sincerely hope that you can re-consider of the poeple that loving you, even there shall some problems arise in your organisation(however,i’m not going to comment anything on your parties). Also,i’m strongly believe that not everyone have mutual view and understanding among each other in a society, but why don’t you look forward for the spirit of YB Teng,DAP.i think to most of the extent,he is not fully agree with the people around the organisation, but what his most caring is the people that supporting him and the country. “waiting for you………”
Comment by lean — February 20, 2008 @ 9:07 am
Dear YB Fong,
PLEASE GO BACK TO YOU CONSTITUENCY… and be elected again.
I’ve never went into Blog before this and this is my second. The 1st is my comment in you blog about the ‘little Napoleon’ (just minutes from this one).
I am not a member of any political party but I’ve been following up with Malaysia politic on and off; especially issue relate to Chinese community. The recent one that really upset me was the ‘Kris’ issues.
But my intention here is not about that at all. It is about you, the constituency you served and DAP! In general.
I may be easy for me to say “Please change your mind” without knowing what you went through but I hope you could put aside any difference if there are and concentrate to win the elections to server you constituency and the party.
I may not understand politics… but I think you did a good job raising issues in parliament so far.
Thank You!
Comment by Independent — February 20, 2008 @ 9:09 am
Everyone, lets get on with life as no one is indispensible. Po Kuan might choose to sit out of this battle this time but hopefully she will choose another day to join us again. Let all of us spread the word and exercise our votes to give DAP and its allies a chance to fight for us in the Parliment and State Assembly. Poh Kuan is a big figure but the fight for justice, good governance is even bigger.
Comment by Chee Yong — February 20, 2008 @ 9:16 am
It is a matter of principle that you stick to your decision. Nonetheless, do give support to your fellow party members to give the best to all Malaysians. I would understand if you move your struggle to better Malaysia to Johore.
There are so few leaders who would speak for Malaysia, it would be indeed a lost for you decided not to be one.
Nonetheless, I have to thank you for showing the way how a Malaysian Parlimentarian should be.
Comment by pohyg — February 20, 2008 @ 9:16 am
Dear YB,
Your decision carries weight and indeed it is a wakeup call to all concern. Hope you will continue to bring hope to rakyat wherever you are, share your experience with people around you, in whatever way you can. Wish you success always.
regards,
John Yong of Johor Bahru
Comment by John Yong — February 20, 2008 @ 9:17 am
How could you talk about showing people’s power to BN while you do nothing on this election? Are u being blackmail by BN? We talk but walk too, remember? Nothing is easy in life, it’s the challenges that makes us who we are.
Comment by 2 — February 20, 2008 @ 9:25 am
Dear MP FOng,
I tried and tried to comprehend the reasons and the possible scenarios behind your rather sudden departure. Internal fights? COnspriracies? You got pressured out or threatened? You are sick of politics? or just dap? or just tired?
I don’t know. I hope you ll find meaning in the next 4 years and the reasons to love this country again. Till then, you know that all of us will support you, whenever you decide to reprsent us again.
Malaysian
Comment by tomatoinc — February 20, 2008 @ 9:27 am
Shocked & sad… But I respect what u’ve decided. I must said tt u’re a good & responsible MP, and Thank you for shoutting out our problems & disagrees @ de parliment. Thanks for everything!
May God bless you, always!
Comment by Menglembu voter — February 20, 2008 @ 9:27 am
Dear YB Fong,
I never really care about politics as I think it has been polluted until I saw you debating and fighting for our rights in whichever way you could. You represent the HOPE of our nation especially chinese community. We need you badly to fight for us and please reconsider your decision before our nation falling into deeper trouble. You’ll Never Walked Alone….& Thanks for ALL your past efforts.
Comment by Alex Tan — February 20, 2008 @ 9:46 am
I am really disappointed. DAP has good chance to gain more support in coming GE12. This will create unneccessary speculation over DAP. U said DAP is ur second family but indirectly u hurt it deep. I dun understand why is there any issue can’t be solved in the party. Let’s look forward and history will be a good judge over ur shock decision. Wish u good luck! Sincere hope u will continue to serve for people and nation. JUST CHANGE IT!
Comment by kl tan — February 20, 2008 @ 9:48 am
YB , is there something you can’t reveal here ? Sounds fishy.. as a woman of your calibre and intelligence.. you should have known that announcing a ‘dropout’ at the height of the polls means another ‘victory’ to BN. Co-incidence ? If u already have plans to release your post ,u would have done it months ago…unfortunately it seemed ‘normal’ until u drop the bomb.
Having a press conference announcing you not contesting at the height of the polls ? Looks like a preplan assault from some parties…
YB… if u are really serious about helping the people.. this is the rite time.because the opposition is the strongest in these 4 years… and this is a very very good chance for the opposition to prevail this time. we should be seeing more seats won by the opposition.
And if you really really in somekind of unspeakable ‘problem’ .. then I would like to let u know..’ the people is behind u. Let us solved it together with you…
because you are a good leader..
Comment by Jerry — February 20, 2008 @ 9:52 am
I have been watching videos of how you fight for our rights and it’s truly sad to see you leave. I will be voting for the first time this year and it will be a sad to see you go. All the best in the future though most of us would hope you would reconsider staying…
Comment by Kev — February 20, 2008 @ 9:53 am
Dear P K,
Take good care and be yourself.
Comment by K K — February 20, 2008 @ 9:55 am
Ms. Fong, it is indeed sad to hear a dedicated person like you is backing out from the upcoming election. Politics is about people and representing them. I can understand the predicament that you are in now. Even families have misunderstandings and problems, but we do not burn down the house we live in, right? Please reconsider. The Oppositions need to survive longer. We are here to weed out the wild grass in politics. Please represent the people once more. God bless.
Comment by Cheeran — February 20, 2008 @ 9:56 am
Dear Po Kuan,
Well, I guess you have made up your mind. We’ll just have to fight the battle without you. Just hope I won’t read your name in the papers one day, taking on positions like Chairwoman of the NS Training, or any one of those pseudo-BN organisations. Really bad timing to quit now, and many people suspect bad faith and foul play. Anyway, all the best, there’s life surely outside the politics…
Comment by Enkidu — February 20, 2008 @ 9:56 am
Po Kuan, the rakyats need you in this battle! This is not the time to quit. We need
you to fight alongside with the rakyats, not just with DAP! Please look at the
bigger picture, this is the chance for us to deny BN the 2/3 majority!
I really hope that you can reconsider your decision. It is true that, without you, the
Oppositions’ strength is weaken.
If your decision is really final, then I hope that one day when you look back, you’ll
not regret of this unavoidable decision you made which had disappointed many,
especially those who has found hope in you, in fighting for a better Malaysia.
Comment by eechia — February 20, 2008 @ 9:56 am
Dearest Poh Kuan,
I am not a DAP supporter nor BN supporter. Most of all, I despised Malaysia goverment racist-corruptive policy which stank-up high to heaven.
Anyway, I am not here to tell you about myself but to say your decision to quit DAP is not at the right time.
We all understand that internal power-play in DAP has caused your abrupt decision but let me tell you this, it happened to any political parties around the world. You had it slightly difficult because of your status as a women in an egoistic asian male culture.
Frankly, just let me say, Malaysian (especially the women) need sincere, fiery, passionate, principle and charismatic leader like you to fight the whole BN racist-sexist-corruptive regime more than ever. You speak without fear and favor and always stick to the truth makes you the diamond of the party you represent.
Frankly, your opponents (MCA and Umno) top leaders have more respect to you than their own women wings, this I kid you not.
Anyway, please have the guts to consider your decision again because you still have a few days. Do it for the beloved rakyat (especially women) and not because of DAP or yourself !!!
Trust me, you will not be penalised for changing your mind but will strangthen the whole Barian Alternative. The moment is now or never or all of us are going to regret for many years to come.
God Bless Us All
Glock17
Comment by glock17 — February 20, 2008 @ 9:57 am
perhaps problems and obstacles are too overwhelming to you and who can blame you for breaking down and quit instead of soldiering on. You are human too (i heard you scream from within)…as disappointed as the rakyat are- democracy is not dead as yet despite your pulling out so near the election. Amids all wild speculations churned by BN, clarify yourself that you have not put DAP in a compromisinig position. Problems between you and DAP Perak stays in Perak..this is the problem of democracy in MALAYSIA. You have the responsibility to explain yourself because you are/were a POLITICIAN. Wishing you all the best in whatever route you chose…there are still many who supports and believes in you and are not swayed by the reports of irresponsible media (i really hope they are evil.)
Comment by alis7aquilae — February 20, 2008 @ 10:04 am
Tajol Rosli and the rest of the cohorts slept well the night you announce your decision…rounds of canon blast for celebration!!
Comment by alis7aquilae — February 20, 2008 @ 10:09 am
hi Po kuan,
i don’t quite believe in the newspaper write about you as they are more considered as Govt newspaper.Just that your last minute drop out a big suprise when i thought Dap will be able to make a difference this time around.anyway if you can,do stand up for us but if you really can’t ,your decision of withdrawal to contest still respected.you are indeed a calibre woman.God bless you
Comment by james — February 20, 2008 @ 10:13 am
Dear YM,
The people have give you the support and trust all these while. They have not fail you. Therefore, no matter how sorry you will be, you should not fail them and they have not failed you.
Everyone will need to step down one day but do consider the timing of stepping down. What you are doing now is abondoning the ship when the people sho built the ship and believing that you will steer the ship with them. How will the ship move forward now? How will you answer to those that have supported and trusted you whole heartedly? Just a word of sorry???
Politic in Malaysia is no fun ride… not when you are in the opposition and you know well of that. What was the main agenda when you first step into the arena of politics? To screw the people? To give them false hope? Or you sincerely would want to serve them? Where in that sincerity and the fire now?
Those who condemn you are not the one that make you who you are. It is the people’s voice and vote that makes you… you today. You cannot just run away like this. It is like a mother giving birth to a child and say sorry and run away. That is extremely bad. One day… when you had your own child… one day when you child asked you… one day when your child need you most… WILL YOU JUST SAY SORRY AND RUN BECAUSE… JUST BECAUSE… SOMEONE SAID SOMETHING THAT YOU DO NOT LIKE TO HEAR?????
THINK AND BE YOURSELF…. YOUR TRUE SELF!!!
Comment by siaoks — February 20, 2008 @ 10:25 am
Hi Po Kuan,
I’m pleasantly surprised… I support you all the way in yr decision. I do think you’ve made the right decision. You’ve given 8 to 10 yrs of your most productive life to the Party n for fighting for the Nation. It’s time to live life for yourself a little..
The people is only selfish if they don’t want to release you.. You’ve done a great job and you deserve to take a breather and live yr own life.
Po Kuan, I’m very happy for you. Do stick to your decisions whatever people may say. It has been noble to sacrifice a good 10 years of your life serving the people. Do continue to help out in the party in the background.., you can still continue to support yr Party even if you’re not in the front line. The rakyat will understand that they can’t be so selfish in that they want to have you forever serving them.
Kudos to you, you have my full support.
Best wishes in your future endeavours,
Karen Song
Comment by Karen Song — February 20, 2008 @ 10:25 am
Don’t quit! it’s for loser who quit! U r the best and they are just being idiots! U should fight for our rights! You are our voice!
Comment by Tan Tan — February 20, 2008 @ 10:33 am
I must place on record that I am not a political person and my knowledge about the political scene is not impressive either, and that is by far the most self-flattering remark I can think of.
I do however know that it has saddened a lot of Malaysians to have heard of Po Kuan’s announcement.
I know her as a friend and I can say that without an iota of doubt, she is a true leader who has always had the interests of the people at heart. I have seen her taking old people to open bank accounts because the aged are immobile and illiterate. I have seen her fight cases in court with her trademark tenacity because she believed in the cause. She is up late at night just in case people need her help. I have seen her toil so much because she had the unwavering faith that one person can try to make that change. Unlike some so-called leaders who has probably never been to the constituency that they had been elected to represent and would only come out and shake hands when election is near, she has been on the ground, every day just because the people needed her to be.
All she had done, had absolutely no reward. She has never asked for anything in return. If at all, she had lost and made personal sacrifices in representing what she believed in. She stood up to what was right and stood against those who did wrong. Not many; I would dare say, are willing to give up so much for the common rakyat.
I am not a proponent of any political party. Rather, I believe in the person who wishes to represent the people. If Po Kuan were to contest as an independent candidate, I would be glad to be there for her and so will many thousands of others. She has the capability, the intelligence, the emotional quotient, the compassion, the charisma and most importantly the integrity that makes her stand out against the rest.
I will not go into and I am certainly not qualified to discuss the speculative reasons for her decision but I do hope that whatever or whomever the reason was, it has caused Malaysians to have lost a bona fide representative; a genuine leader who leads with one agenda in mind, the people. The repercussion is clear. I hope people who know or are the true reasons for Po Kuan’s decision realize their own actions and the ensuing consequences.
No one has the right to chastise Po Kuan for her decision. I believe any criticisms against her at the moment are unwarranted, selfish and incredibly self centered; for no one has really been in her shoes to understand the trials and tribulations she had gone through these years. I for one, have no idea but I can say that whichever fate she chooses, she has her reasons and I am absolutely certain that her justification is for the interests of the people, however oxymoronic it may come across.
I also believe her decision is the best one for her and it is only that; that matters. Let us just respect that and wish her well.
Comment by dexmah — February 20, 2008 @ 10:52 am
PK, you need to see this before its too late. i don want to post it out here. can send me your email address. thanks. let’s run, run, and RUN FOR THE ROSES…
Comment by Home Run — February 20, 2008 @ 10:52 am
its hard to be a minority woman politician in a minority party.
= )
Comment by jay — February 20, 2008 @ 10:58 am
Extract from DAP webiste in order to give a balance view. It appears that Fong Po Kuan is now MIA and uncontactable.
Comment by Lim Guan Eng on Tuesday, 19th February 2008 in Petaling Jaya:
Fong Po Kuan’s abrupt departure from DAP’s parliamentary team has hurt not only DAP politically but also caused pain and sorrow at the baseless allegations hurled by the BN-controlled mass media that DAP wanted to force Fong out of her seat. DAP is prepared to face the possibility of losing Batu Gajah parliamentary seat following Fong’s decision not to recontest. DAP is also prepared to face the political damage of reduced winning chances in other seats throughout the country, making this coming general elections and even more uphill battle.
But DAP is not prepared to accept lies in the BN-controlled mass media that Fong’s decision was tied to other leaders trying to grab her Batu Gajah seat and forcing her to contest elsewhere. Fong made it clear of her continued support for DAP in her press conference and published letter she had sent to me as to the reasons why she chose not to recontest. Fong also made it clear that she remained a DAP member and will continue to urge voters to vote in the DAP to deny BN its 2/3 majority.
No mention was there made by Fong that she was forced to give up her Batu Gajah seat and contest elsewhere. She had made the decision not to recontest after I have informed her a day before that she would definitely be renominated for the Batu Gajah parliamentary seat. There is total unanimity at all levels from the Perak state to the national that she is the best and only choice for the Batu Gajah parliamentary. This explains why the party is still trying to get Fong to reconsider her decision to recontest.
I had tried to meet her in Ipoh yesterday but was unable to do so and will persist in my efforts that she reconsider. There is no doubt that DAP leaders loves and cherishes Fong and the BN-mass media in their haste at ensuring an overwhelming victory for BN should stop their dishonest tactics of spinning lies.
Comment by WGoh — February 20, 2008 @ 11:03 am
dun quit lar..we all need you !
Comment by supporter — February 20, 2008 @ 11:06 am
YB Fong,
Young Generation DAP need you very much. No matter what had happen, learn to forgive and forget, DAP need you,if not coming General Election will lost of colour especially at Parliment Debate. Pls consider, Take Care
Comment by ahtye — February 20, 2008 @ 11:07 am
Janganlah melakukan keputusan emosi kerana didorong kepentingan diri sendiri. Sebaliknya harus menimbang kepentingan orang Malaysia and negara ini. Nanti kamu akan kesal dengan keputusan emosi ini melihat MP sperti Bung Mokhtar Radin (Kinabatangan) dan Mohd Said Yusof (Jasin) memalukan rakyat dan negara ini. Berjuang LAGI!
Comment by Juang — February 20, 2008 @ 11:07 am
YB, we love you,please dont quit now.
you did a good job and we are proud of you.
Comment by Ah Koay — February 20, 2008 @ 11:09 am
Stay strong.
May the light of God guide your path, I am sure the Goddess of Mercy is watching over you.
Take care!
Comment by Hopeful — February 20, 2008 @ 11:11 am
Dear YB Fong
This is the best time for people of malaysia to deny BN 2/3 majority. Your withdrawal has given BN the opportunity to discredit the opposition and thus weakened the position for people of malaysia to send that denial to BN. You are no longer DAP’s Fong Po Kuan, you are Rakyat’s Fong Po Kuan, you are highly regarded and I hope you can re-consider your position and come out to stand for election.
Comment by Anonymous — February 20, 2008 @ 11:13 am
Dear Mrs,
I voted on you on the last general election. My first time vote for you. But your decision is very disappointed to me. I feel that you use my support on you to “merajuk”. You misuse my votes to you. I duno what is the story behind you? But on my point of view, it is not only the DAP internal issues. There must be something happened behind you. I can guess what is the scenario behind you. May be you can sell with the good price.
As the MP for 1999 and 2004, you can enjoy your life very well. You get the pencen, allowance as a MP. But what we get as a normal people. we still need to work hard every day. May be with a strong support from us in Batu Gajah. You must have some scenario behind. Hope you can explain it.
I still remember you are the young and fresh candidate on 1999. We give you the strong support. But now, why you didn’t give other people support. Your attitutes is very bad. And you even cheat us to create a new malaysia with hope and without the corruption.
As a conclucion, I’ll still vote for DAP for any candidate except you. Tell you the truth, if you come out on MP Batu Gajah again. You wouldn’t even get my vote. I dun wan be your bet to fight with other peoples
Comment by Cheang — February 20, 2008 @ 11:13 am
Dear Mrs,
I voted on you on the last general election. My first time vote for you. But your decision is very disappointed to me. I feel that you use my support on you to “merajuk”. You misuse my votes to you. I duno what is the story behind you? But on my point of view, it is not only the DAP internal issues. There must be something happened behind you. I can guess what is the scenario behind you. May be you can sell with the good price.
As the MP for 1999 and 2004, you can enjoy your life very well. You get the pencen, allowance as a MP. But what we get as a normal people. we still need to work hard every day. May be with a strong support from us in Batu Gajah. You must have some scenario behind. Hope you can explain it.
I still remember you are the young and fresh candidate on 1999. We give you the strong support. But now, why you didn’t give other people support. Your attitutes is very bad. And you even cheat us to create a new malaysia with hope and without the corruption.
As a conclucion, I’ll still vote for DAP for any candidate except you. Tell you the truth, if you come out on MP Batu Gajah again. You wouldn’t even get my vote. I dun wan be your bet to fight with other peoples
Comment by cheang — February 20, 2008 @ 11:21 am
YB, 这是一次很好否决国阵1/3的最好时机。请不要为了个人利益，而自私的放弃了人民的利益和我们对你的爱戴及过去二届给你的支持。不要辜负我们。
Comment by jie — February 20, 2008 @ 11:22 am
Seems like time is running out and still no sight you will come back. Too cruel to quit the last minute. Even feel sad when some people keep guessing whether BN has invited you to contest in other area for them. If that’s the true, many people will be heartbroken!! Well, that’s life, until now no one for sure what was happened to you to make such a decision and you seems suddenly disappear from the public. As you said, you never quit from DAP, they are still need your support even though you are not contesting BG for the term, but at least you should come out to give whatever support they need. I beg you madam, please come out and do something, dont let BN to speculate any nonsense rumor. Please don’t hide from us. Maybe we are too naive she might come back or maybe she won’t bother! Rumors are shaking my trust! Scary me madam!
Comment by Joshua — February 20, 2008 @ 11:25 am
Your strange behavior and action in pulling out at such a late hour and becoming incommunicado is most perplexing and can only be due to one of the following three reasons:-
1. You are stupid and naive and do not realise that your behavior can and is causing real harm to both the DAP and the opposition.
2. Some DAP leaders have caused you so much grief that you are going to teach them a lesson that they will never forget, even if such a lesson means causing a lot of harm to both DAP and the opposition in the impending elections.
3. You have been bought over by BN just like some other DAP leaders before you.
You are certainly neither stupid nor naive so we can rule out the first reason.
If your behavior and action is due to the second reason then you must name and expose those DAP leaders who have caused you so much grief. DAP and opposition supporters want to know the truth from the horse’s mouth and not from media speculation and BN spin.
If your behavior and action is due to the third reason, which I personally do not believe to be so, then I have no further comments. There have been quite a few very prominent ex-DAP leaders who have been bought over by BN in the past and the differences in their life-styles pre and post DAP have been quite striking.
Comment by kbong — February 20, 2008 @ 11:30 am
Dear all readers,
Let’s forget about FPK and stay focus on the bigger issue. There are 6 possibilities why she decides not to stand for GE12: (1) fed-up with politics, (2) fed-up with DAP, (3) fed-up with serving Elephant Rock, (4) no more guts to fight, (5) switched camp to BN, (6) wants more from DAP, but not getting it. But the timing is really bad, can’t be worse. I guess lots of people will not forgive her for a very very very long time…
Comment by Enkidu — February 20, 2008 @ 11:37 am
We must leave Po Kuan aside now. It is the growing pain that everyone must go thru in life. We trust God will lead her out of tunnel soon. Po Kuan, please remember we the rakyat will always welcome you when you are ready again.
Meanwhile please focus your energy into the real battle ahead. We must deny 2/3 BN’s majority. If you don’t make it happen, then we all will disappoint Po Kuan.
Remember every house has their own problem. Likewise is BN’s. In fact, BN has more problem than DAP’s! We have 1 problem so far, but they have PLENTY.
1. Lingam’s koret-koret-koret
2. BN MP’s bocor-bocor
3. Nazri’s bloody-racist
4. Samy’s incompetent
5. Najib’s mongolian-blast
6. Hisham’s keris-waving
7. Badawi’s sleeping
8. KJ’s fight with Gerak/MCA
9. Badawi’s silencing on other component’s parties
10. Chua’s sex-scandal
12. Chan’s PKZ-scandal
13. Rafidah’s AP-king
and the list go on… all BN’s problem affect the Rakyat. DAP’s problem affect only strategic. We must not allow this to be our set back to deny 2/3 BN’s majority.
So please spend your time to educate voters to leave BLANK under BN’s logo in the ballot box! A screen capture is the best. Print it out and show people the right way to vote!
We must coordinate and the fate of our country’s is on People’s hand. Your hands!
Comment by patriotic1994 — February 20, 2008 @ 11:39 am
I have this only to say: YOU HAVE LET THE OPPRESSED DOWN!
Comment by Christine — February 20, 2008 @ 11:43 am
Dear Ms Fong,
I do not normally comment on peoples’ personal decisions about what they want to do with themselves but I can’t stop myself from expressing my views about what you have done.
By your decisions 8 years ago to stand for public office the public deserves to hear you out on your personal differences with some individuals in the party, bearing in mind that the party which you represents deserves to be treated above self. By going public with your personal decisions you have caused untold damage especially in time of such an important decision for the voters in Malaysia. Please reflect on the wholehearted supports given to you the past 2 elections and likewise you should not have treated your party the way you did, with the timing and all.
I would therefore suggest that you come clean publicly and deny the rubbish that have been printed in the media.
Thank you and wish you all the best in the next endeavour.
From an independent voter.
Comment by kim — February 20, 2008 @ 11:44 am
7th possibility: she was a BN spy and was found out…
Comment by Enkidu — February 20, 2008 @ 11:49 am
To our dear strong YB girl,
You were my idol before this. I don’t understand what are the reasons to force you made such decision. Life without obtacles won’t make perfect.Please change your mind and stand up for not only yourself, but also for the people of Malaysia.will very dissapointed and look down to you in future if you said sorry to us again.Go go go!
Comment by James Ng — February 20, 2008 @ 11:49 am
perhaps you re-consider again ..
waiting your name in sunday ..
Comment by kdHong — February 20, 2008 @ 11:53 am
YB, the people of Batu Gajah put you to where you are today and all you have return with is to concede defeat and stick your head deep into the ground.
Do remember the Chinese saying on ‘knowing the source of the water that you drink’.
Use your head to control your heart.
Comment by Benson — February 20, 2008 @ 11:53 am
Dear YB Po Kuan,
Pls re-consider your decision. A good team player will weigh the situation and make decision wisely.
Perhaps it is not too late for you to turn back now.
You’re serving the nation not the voters.
Comment by Chin — February 20, 2008 @ 11:53 am
You were the toast of many of us when you gatecrashed the party and became the BG MP and then again, when you thrashed OKC in 2004. You had our sympathies when they suspended you from parliament and we were all up in arms during the ‘bocor’ incident.
This incident of crying foul and washing of dirty linen in public before the nominations were announced ripped many of us through the heart and sent a chill down our spines. Many had expressed suspicion at the timing and I can’t really disagree with them.
If you had really meant no harm, it is therefore imperative that you come out and clarify your actions and throw your support, if not for the Perak DAP, at least for the national campaign.
Do not become another LLT in the making.
Comment by daniel — February 20, 2008 @ 11:59 am
Dear Sdr Po Kuan,
U r the malaysia chinese’s hope n light.
If u don’t wan to contest under DAP’s flag at Batu Gajah Parlimen seat, tat’s ok. But why not to become a ‘liberty candidate’? Hav u think about it? We know it will very hard to change ur mind n convince u to compete again, but hope u can consider about it…..Please…..
If wan any suggestion or help, u can contact me….
From The Sounds from the majority Chinese nation in M’sia
Comment by Ur supporter — February 20, 2008 @ 12:02 pm
Haiyaaa… the BN oredy bought you aaa?
I am still crying. I consider it irresponsible to quit in the last minute. Not fair at all. And now you are keeping quiet. At least make a press statement to stop the BN fools from laughing and telling lies.
Okay, here is the deal. I give you till Sunday to come out from your hiding. If by then there is not public statement made, I consider you are changing side to the BN.
Comment by ezy — February 20, 2008 @ 12:03 pm
Dear YB,
You must have your own valid reasons for not contesting this year in the election.
I hope that the RAKYAT will respect Poh Kuan’s decision and support her nevertheless.
Thank you for your stand all along the years. I truly respect your courage and the contributions you have rendered to the RAKYAT.
Truly a HEROINE in my heart. Take care!
Comment by Samantha Fong — February 20, 2008 @ 12:04 pm
so sad………………….
Comment by dragon sword — February 20, 2008 @ 12:06 pm
Dear Poh Kuan,
How can you shut yourself out like that? Please remember that you are still the MP for Batu Gajah and the people in the constituency will still need to contact you until the next MP there is elected. So it is still your responsible to tend to their needs and remain contactable until then.
Comment by John Koh — February 20, 2008 @ 12:07 pm
Dear YB Po Kuan,
Good team player will weigh the situation and make decision wisely.
Perhaps it is still in time if you turn back now.
Supporting you and the DAP!
Comment by Chin — February 20, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
It is a pity that you have to pull yourself out from the general election. You have been a great MP and provided excellent service to all Malaysians in general and your constituents in particular. You have been a responsible representative of the people and fought hard for those whom you represent, be it inside or outside the Parliament, a trait not many representatives possess, whether they are from the ruling coalition parties or the opposition.
As your ability and integrity as a MP is invaluable to the people you represent, may I suggest that you leave the DAP and perhaps contest as an independent. I know the party is like an extended family to you but what use does it do to you and the people you represent if your contribution is not recognized and supported? I know deep inside you that you wish to serve the people and to keep the government in check. Hence, as a person of integrity, you would not appear to be a person who would jump parties to serve your political motives. I am sure the constituents at Batu Gajah would appreciate your contribution to their welfare and would vote to support you, whether you are with the DAP or an independent.
The people in Malaysia need a representative like you to voice out our grievances and to set things right all for the betterment of the people and country. Do it for the people and for your country. We need someone to represent our voices, not some stooges who are part of a government rubber-stamp. We need someone whom we can see and speak to, not someone who only comes around making empty promises just to fish our votes during election time and then perform a David Copperfield act and disappear for the next 4-5 years after being voted in as our representative. He/she can perform his/her disappearing act so well that we do not even see him/her in Parliament.
Comment by Venice — February 20, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
There is a contonese saying, “Do show do full set”.
My personal take is there is no smoke without fire (or it is vice versa?). Base on past experience, YB FPK is a rationale/capable/bal bla all the good stuff person. I smell rat all over the place (not because its the rat year). Time will tell.
I guess we’ll have to take a decision come 8th Mar and no matter how you evaluate the situation, is the current rulling party better of? Are you happy with the way things have been over the past 50 yrs? Do you think the current manifesto suits your believe and satisfies our future generation’s need?
Given the questions above (by no means exhaustive), my decision for the 8th is very clear.
Good luck to YB and all of us….win as a team, die as individuals!
Comment by Dunhill20 — February 20, 2008 @ 12:14 pm
Dear Sdr Po Kuan,
U r the malaysia chinese’s hope n light. Here I represented the sounds of majority chinese nation in M’sia.
If u don’t wan to contest under DAP’s flag, tat’s ok. Why not to become a ‘liberty candidate’????I know it will be very hard to change ur mind n convince u to compete again, but hope u consider about it…..Please……
If u wan any suggetion or help, u can contact me…..
Comment by Ur supporter — February 20, 2008 @ 12:15 pm
Dear YB Po Kuan,
Good team player will weigh the situation and make decision wisely. Perhaps it is still in time if you turn back now.
Supporting you and the DAP!
Comment by Chin — February 20, 2008 @ 12:16 pm
dear po kuan,
you could have announced your exit earlier! why do it at such a critical time? causing damage to the party intentionally? the credibility of woman in politics will be severly undermined.
Comment by dennis — February 20, 2008 @ 12:16 pm
I respect you as someone to speak without fear or favour. I liken you to be the legendary Chinese lady general Hua Mu Lan leading the troops to battle the BN.
I do not wish to speculate your reason/s for not standing for election. However, the timing of your withdrawal has hurt the very family which you love.
The main battle is not with DAP Perak but BN. You have made a point and it would damage the chances of your nominated successor to win if this “civil war” continues.
You DAP national bosses have given you 100% support. You do not lose any face, becos the greatness of man/woman is not measured by failures but the ability to overcome failures.
Go for it. “Just change it”- DAP slogan.
Comment by Michael Sun — February 20, 2008 @ 12:17 pm
Dear YB Fong,
I think I can understand your position and your disappointment to DAP politic. It is time to let Lim Kit Siang to think twice of his policy in DAP which will loose off a lot of good politic leaders like you.
Comment by Tang — February 20, 2008 @ 12:17 pm
dear po kuan,
you could have announced your exit earlier! why do it at such a critical time? causing damage to the party intentionally? the credibility of woman in politics will be severly undermined.
Comment by dennis — February 20, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
Dear PoKuan,
For one thing i am sure of:- you enjoy fighting for rakyat’s rights in parliament. A question to ask yourself:- Will you be happy or happier when you are out of the arena? Why not give yourself and the party a chance by reconsidering your decision.
We are waiting for your good news.
Comment by a comrade — February 20, 2008 @ 12:36 pm
Why do you want to miss out on the fight of all fights. This is a GOD given chance for the marginalised to fight the BN. Please think what the Indians have scarificed for HINDRAF. You are not under ISA. Please support the Barisan Rakyat. Please reconsider Maam.
Comment by snehakaur — February 20, 2008 @ 12:37 pm
There may be a hundred reasons why you would want to quit now, and nobody will question it. But the manner and time of your annoucement of retirement is most untimely and have caused chaos, further manipulated by BN as an opportunity to throw mud at DAP.
Being in a big organization like DAP, there is always things which do not go well with your principles or even values. However, I believe that you must have considered this thoroughly when you first joined the party.
I believe that you still have faith in DAP at this very moment. If you do so, please do not let BN keep tarnishing its images.
Sincerely wish the best for you and hope that you can reconsider your decision, for the sake of the people, and not just for yourself.
Comment by YP — February 20, 2008 @ 12:49 pm
YB to me if you are determined with your decision i can only say that all of us will be very dissappointed with you. We have put so much hope on you and now you are not only being selfish by creating problems to your party but also to people that supported you all this while. You said STOP and you never clean up the mess and you went hiding and unreachable.
If you are tired of the internal politics you should at least enter the election and suggest a better way to overcome than running away. You are not matured in this. You used to be a great YB but now i wonder…
Please reconsider all opinions and comments given by everybody here and stop being selfish.
You keep on saying we must think of our nation but did you?
You are just being a coward by running off like that.
Anyway all the best to you. Hope you enjoy your life after this without any regrets.
Comment by Supporter — February 20, 2008 @ 12:56 pm
You have to tell the voters at Batu Gajah to continue to support whoever DAP fields now since you have stated your stand unless you change your mind and accept again which we hope so.
You can’t let voters reject DAP because of your move and to deny the 2/3 majority. Please do your contributions and don’t get emotional over things.
I want to warn the press stop playing this issue as you dare not even report on the MCA or Gerakan members who are also not satisfied for being drop from the list. Where is your fairness in reporting?
Comment by tan — February 20, 2008 @ 12:56 pm
Dear YB fong,
I am your supporter,please dont withdraw,please don’t dissappointed me.
We still need you to represent us and fight for our rights in Dewan Raayat
Comment by Patrick — February 20, 2008 @ 12:58 pm
Dear Po Kuan,
Reading this morning Sin Chew with tears.
I am writing from JB, often watching Singapore news and know about their MPs and Ministers. Comparing to them, sadly to say, many Malaysian MPs and Ministers are talking silly statement or in Chinese saying “no brain”.
You are one of the few with excellent quality and bright politicial. We will certainly missed you very much.
Take care.
Comment by sk — February 20, 2008 @ 1:03 pm
Dear YB Fong,
Please don’t withdraw,we still need you to fight for our rights in Parliament.
You Know,your withdraw deeply hurt DAP this time.
Time is running short,
God bless you,god bless DAP too.
Comment by Patrick — February 20, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
YB,
I was deeply saddened by the sudden news that broke out saying that you do not intend to stand for the coming general election. Certainly, there are reasons to do so.
Well, everyday is a fighting day ! We fight the traffic everyday in order to be on time at our office. We fight for survival everyday in view of the escalating cost living in the city. We fight for our childrens’ future in order for them to have a better future. We fight for our rights to live in a safe place.
I am a married person with 2 kids. I am a son to my mother, a brother to my siblings, a husband to my wife, a father of my 2 kids, a manager of my company, a friend to my friends, etc. I have been fighting for a better tomorrow for 36 years. Imagine one day, when I get fed up with all the fighting, I decide to stop and make an announcement saying that I quit fighting ?
People don’t give you a nickname, “ Cili Padi “ for no reason. I see you as a clever, witty, persistent, brave, transparent, etc. leader. Very capable at such a young age. Who says that a government can do no wrong ? Who gives permission to a man to make a mockery of a woman, “ tiap-tiap bulan pun ada bocor “? Who says that a different thinking or opinion will make us look dangerous, aggressive, look bad, etc ? Nobody dare to mount a challenge to the people who do wrong and slow to admit. Worse still, no apologies made by some quarters.
You are created by God for a reason. You are made special. Believe in yourself and your capabilities. Believe in your struggles. The rakyat still need your guidance and leadership in whichever area you are serving. Anda istimewa !
Take a look at our saudara Anwar on how he picked himself up after his great fall. We all thought that he is good as “dead” ! He is still fighting for survival and also in politics.
I hope your heart will be healed on time and mount a strong challenge to the ruling party. We experienced your capabilities and qualities. The rakyat still need you !
Comment by Mike — February 20, 2008 @ 1:13 pm
I am a Batu Gajahan. I believe the majority of Batu Gajahans share my opinion. To the concerned supporters of DAP who think FPK’s decision not to stand may affect the performance of the party in Batu Gajah, please be not afraid. We will continue to vote for DAP as we had done previously. We strongly believe in the principles DAP are fighting for. We vote for the party whoever the candidate may be. If FPK changes her mind, well and good. Otherwise, we move on. We have no time to dwell on the subject. We need to focus on the Battle of the Century, as Kit says. Batu Gajahans and DAP supporters, be united. Please do not allow emotions get the better of us. Come Polling Day, we shall give DAP a thumping victory
YB Fong, You do not need to apologise. We thank you for your past contributions. Do us a favour. Prove your critics wrong. You said you love the party very much. Campaign for the party. Help the next candidate in Batu Gajah. We will go along with you to deny BN 2/3 majotity.
Comment by Wise Voter — February 20, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
I know maybe my words won’t touch you.
I understand maybe I am just a small character and have no power to persuade you.
I may not realize that how tough it is for you to make this decision.
I may not understand that how tough the circumstances you need to face with.
But, I can see what you have done for the country and people. I can see what you have contributed for the society and women. I can see your effort in those ten years. You are perfect for people.
I know that you may be numbness about all of these persuasion, or you may be had made your decision firmly.
But, please let me be selfish a little bit. I wish you can still do something for us in the next five years.
I am a small voter without any power; yet, I won’t give up any chance, even the successful rate is 0.0001%, to persuade and beg you for going back to Parliament.
I am looking forward from you.
Take good care.
Comment by Wei Kie — February 20, 2008 @ 1:15 pm
Hi, though i only get to know about MP Poh Kuan recently,but from my search about her and reading her blogs, she is respectable, i do support her views about Malaysia, the only reason i can assume for her pull out from the election, is FRUSTRATION…with BN dictating..even she won a seat, but with the rest of malaysians still sleeping or indulge in BN candies treat, she could do nothing much, therefore, BEAT BN , VOTE FOR CHANGE is more important than persuade a single MP to stay..Poh Kuan is sacrificing her political future for the sake of the country, she is tryng to wake u guys up…VOTE FOR CHANGE
Comment by Malaysian in Toronto — February 20, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
How can we understand without u telling the truth? Ur pulling out at this time let us think that u r another LLT and it is preplan. If u not satisfy with DAP, just resigned from them and contest in BG as an independent candidate. We will still support u 100%.
Comment by bc — February 20, 2008 @ 1:18 pm
8 years as YB, i guess u r not lawyer.
8 years as YB, i guess u r still green.
8 years as YB, i guess u r still not fully understand what is politics.
8 years as YB, i guess u r barely making your end needs.
8 years as YB, i guess u found the paradise.
8 years as YB, i guess your dream is still far from u.
8 years as YB, i guess u think it is enough.
8 years as YB, i guess those old guns still have many 8 years before they leave the seat.
8 years as YB, i guess u r not betting another 8 years.
8 years as YB, i guess i made your name on the list.
8 years as YB, i guess nobody will remember u after 8 years.
Comment by lkp — February 20, 2008 @ 1:22 pm
Another LLT?
Comment by bc — February 20, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
Dear YB,
We pray for your return to bring justice.
Comment by albert — February 20, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
A candidate like you, leaving every DAP members and supporters in the last minute for your so call own decision. You are really dissapointing all of us(DAP supporters). Are you really helping DAP with your true heart? Or slaping DAP face in front of every supporters? I wonder whether you were bribe by other party…If you quit from the election this time, don’t come out to be a candidate anymore. We do not want a candidate who run away when we needed him/her!!!!! A coward!!!! Get lost from DAP!!!! I suggest DAP should fire this coward.
Comment by Angry DAP supporter — February 20, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
YB Fong, I am with you all the way ! You have demonstrated that things can be achieved without fear and favour.
From Penang
Comment by Michael Teh — February 20, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
请问你的政治理念是什么？ 为民服务？或当议员？为国家前途打拼？或安安份份在堡垒区卫冕，做个有名的人？
小小的个人利益受损，小小的委屈就让你忘了当初伟大的政治抱负，令人悲痛。
Comment by RM — February 20, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
Dear Poh Kuan,
I have been oberving you from the sideline and even commented to my friend when I saw you at DAP dinner in December last year.
And my comment was right that 1)despite yr popularity, your stay in DAP will not be long, 2)the popularity you gain over the last 2 terms has caused your head to swell and instead of moving forward in politics, it has caused many malaysian fed up with your selfish move at this critical time.
Anyway the life & choice is yours and I wish you the best. Whatever it is, if you have no more interest in opposition, suggest you lay off and don’t pretend you still support DAP.
I think you have betrayed many Malaysians which have pin their hope on you. If you cannot be discipline and tow the line, think you should leave.
I am writing this in anger of your last minute bomb.
Comment by etmail — February 20, 2008 @ 1:42 pm
请问你的政治理念是什么？ 为民服务？或当议员？为国家前途打拼？或安安份份在堡垒区卫冕，做个有名的人？
小小的个人利益受损，小小的委屈就让你忘了当初伟大的政治抱负，令人悲痛。
Comment by anonymous — February 20, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
Parliment dissolved, so the term YB and MP is irrelevant to everyone until the next Parliment is sworn in.
We hope you will retaint those honourifics, because you deserve it, far more than most senior members of many parties.
We are pleased to have those who champion our cause (of an ordinary citizen, with ordinary household, ordinary jobs and ordinary life) to represent us, all of us not just Batu Gajah but every Malaysia.
We respect your wishes, for whatever reason for not contesting but by not contesting, you have not only withdrawn yourself from something you are excellent in, you are also denying us, the “silenced” majority an avenue to air our grievances.
Principles are something we live and standby, but our forefathers has this Chinese saying, there is death for a miserable cause or for the greatness equivalent to the Great Mountain (Tai San).
If keeping your promise not to contest is more valuable than to represent the many of us who lacked representation, we highly respect your principle but that serves little meaning to all of us. But we do look forward to you standing up again for all of us in the coming future elections.
Thank you for being you.
For and on behalf of thousands of Malaysians whom benefitted from your robust representation in the last parliament. You touched our lives in many ways that you would not have thought of.
Best wishes in your endeavour. Whether you sustain or reverse your decision, Malaysians stand by you.
Comment by Zhuge Lim — February 20, 2008 @ 1:48 pm
please come back, YB Fong. every moment, I sincerely and deeply hope u’ld come back. for the nation, for the people. And i admire u all these while, for standing up to fight for us, and women like us.
Though I’m not from Batu Gajah, but from Swak, I need you. pls, fong.
Comment by lemon — February 20, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
Good Bless for you!
Hope you won’t regret anymore in the future!
Comment by ck — February 20, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
为什么在大选前20天和行動党最有利的时候,在沒有和行動党高层讨论和华都亚也选民交代下私自忽然宣佈不參選.破坏了行動党的士氣也傷了华都亚也选民的心.太不理智了!!!
Comment by why — February 20, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
all bullshit
Comment by bc — February 20, 2008 @ 1:55 pm
another LLT?
Comment by bc — February 20, 2008 @ 1:57 pm
another LLT?
Comment by bc — February 20, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
I am a Batu Gajahan. I believe the majority of Batu Gajahans share my opinion. To the concerned supporters of DAP who think FPK’s decision not to stand may affect the performance of the party in Batu Gajah, please be not afraid. We will continue to vote for DAP as we had done previously. We strongly believe in the principles DAP are fighting for. We vote for the party whoever the candidate may be. If FPK changes her mind, well and good. Otherwise, we move on. We have no time to dwell on the subject. We need to focus on the Battle of the Century, as Kit says. Batu Gajahans and DAP supporters, be united. Please do not allow emotions get the better of us. Come Polling Day, we shall give DAP a thumping victory
Comment by Wise Voter — February 20, 2008 @ 2:05 pm
I still hope that you will reconsider. Consider it a sacrifice that you must make for the many people who supported you and who had placed so much hope in you.Years from now you can tell your children that mummy is not a quitter but a very courageous fighter who had tried her best to make things better for her countrymen.All great men and women achieved their dreams through hardship and personal sacrifice and you are no ordinary woman.People look up to you as a shining example of what one can be so please, please don’t let us down.
Comment by Karmen Lee — February 20, 2008 @ 2:07 pm
今天你的道歉不应给人民,而是你自己。你放弃了为下一代谋福的机会。委屈也好，个人情绪也好，你令人民失望。但拯救国家的任务还是会进行。
Comment by anonymous — February 20, 2008 @ 2:16 pm
Let’s vote opposition to tell Pak Lah and BN that Malaysians greatly dissappointed with them!
Comment by Vote Opposition — February 20, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
Po Kuan MP,
I read your news from Australia with great understanding of your predicament. I also realise that there are thousands of Malaysians who love the country as much as you are behind you and with you. You are “The Leader” they want and want it very badly. Why? Because there are very very few in the country who have their hearts for the nation and the people - BUT, you have.
Batu Gajah needs you; our fellow Malaysians needs you. We need you to stand up for us and to represent those on the streets, the market places, the schools, and ……….
We need you to lift up our heads when we walk ; we who are overseas (will return home some days) can tell others that we are proud of Politicians like you!
Please brush-off your anger and frustration, tell them to get-lost and you want to get-in! We love you, MP Po Kuan.
God bless you !
Comment by Stephen Teh — February 20, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
I am not from Batu Gajah, and have only “met” you once in Ipoh when you were going around Old Town with a loud speaker asking people to attend a ceramah by DAP, I was impressed by your drive, and passion. I am sure it is the same drive and passion that have made you excel in serving your constituents. From what I read, you seem to have done an excellent job, even Najb was reported to have said that you are a capable politician. Rather then having Malaysia “lose” you completely, would you consider running as an independent to continue your good work?
Comment by Tang SF — February 20, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
Countdown ticking… Make up your mind now!
Comment by ezy — February 20, 2008 @ 2:33 pm
hi,YB..still?or Pk. i just a normal people, a supporter of DAP.i have seen a lot of above comments all about it,but i believe all this comment you dont want to see and listern.You have listern to people 8 years and now let us me/sopproter listern to you.i dont want to give any comment about it but i alawys support what you have done.and just to be your friend/supporter.want listern a story?
Comment by loh — February 20, 2008 @ 2:50 pm
First of all, I think U have done a great job in 8 years not for Batu Gajah, but the whole Malaysian.
Personally I want to thank you for being MP for 2 terms. It is sad to hear that you leaving the Parliment so soon. I am sure you will have your own reason and not contesting.
But I really hope you can reconsider and I am sure millions of Malaysian , (is Millions) will be happy to have you back and definately tell Malaysian , a hope is still there to make Malaysia a better living place.
Such a great profile you have, but leaving in this manner really hurt ..
Comment by GREATMP — February 20, 2008 @ 2:54 pm
hi,YB..still?or Pk. i just a normal people, a supporter of DAP.i have seen a lot of above comments all about it,but i believe all this comment you dont want to see and listern.You have listern to people 8 years and now let us me/sopproter listern to you.i dont want to give any comment about it but i alawys support what you have done.and just to be your friend/supporter.want listern a story?
Comment by loh — February 20, 2008 @ 2:59 pm
Dear Po Kuan,
I respect your personal feeling and accept your decision. But to contest is to fight for democratic, and seek the benefit for the people of Malaysia, including Chinese, Malay and Indian. If you are to contest when you still young then when you are old you will have a lot of memories and you won’t regret. I will be happy if you change your mind and help those who need help.
Comment by Peter — February 20, 2008 @ 3:06 pm
Hope you won’t regret !!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Tan Jit Seng — February 20, 2008 @ 3:10 pm
U onec ask,how can the DAP gain support from the public.
U have gaven lots of your time finding answers from the public, getting oppinion From old ang young.
U also know very well that a politican is people voice in Parliment. Politician is like a Big Fat Onion, if U run away from one peel than all the finding U did ends here with U. Say Yes, say Boleh DAP.
Comment by Firstgarden — February 20, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
YB Fong Poh Kuan,
Remember the people of Batu Gajah were with you all the way.
Do not let them down, we don’t care about the Party, but the people of Batu Gajah needs their “cili padi”.
When the going gets tough, the Tough gets going.
Don’t give up too easily. We need you to change and change the system must. Without a strong opposition, nothing changes for the better.
Please reconsider not for the Party but the people of Batu Gajah. The Nation is watching you.
Thank you.
Sam Chan
Comment by Sam Chan — February 20, 2008 @ 3:23 pm
Dear Po Kuan,
As a DAP supporter, I respect your choice. But Pls consider the situation. Now not the right time for you to quit. Pls together with us. We need you so much.
Comment by FromMelaka — February 20, 2008 @ 3:28 pm
We live among them,we don’t live alone.Stay on,don’t run away. say Yes, Say boleh DAP.
Comment by Firstgarden Sukinan — February 20, 2008 @ 3:30 pm
Please, please explain what have happened and what makes you decided to quit. If not, please re-consider to participate in this election.
Comment by needyou — February 20, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
PO kuan , please think how the fighthing of Suu Kyi …. She even do not chance in contest in her country .
Comment by Jb — February 20, 2008 @ 3:36 pm
Thank you so much for the great and precise timing you chose, a punching line for the BN, without them ever asking. DAP is sinking in Batu Gajah, it is no longer a safe seat. I guest the seniors in DAP Perak are happy with this…
Comment by rob — February 20, 2008 @ 3:39 pm
Po Kuan, please rethink your decision again. We all love you.
Comment by Lee — February 20, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
Still I would like to say:
We all are waiting for you to be back!!!!
Comment by AlexWE — February 20, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
l don’t know what happen on DAP, but l believe sure got something issue on it.YB,I still hope that you will reconsider.
Comment by Lim — February 20, 2008 @ 4:04 pm
Dear Po Kuan,
I am a Malaysian Chinese man, age 38, lives in Shah Alam and am not aligned to any political party, I just like to see justice, freedom and fairness being upheld in Malaysia.
I had seen your performance in parliament via the limited parliament session shown in youtube due to govt’s inferiority for avoiding to show parliament session live on local TV. I had to admit that you had done Malaysians proud by being vocal in your quest for a better Malaysia.
Personally, I sincerely hope that you would retract your decision of not contesting in the coming General Election(GE)as it is such a great loss to this nation if you are not involved in GE anymore, furthermore we can feel that many Malaysians would like to see a stronger opposition for this GE due to so many social, political and economy problems under the current government.
If you do not change your mind of staying away from GE, I hope that you would, through your experience, knowledge and contacts, continue to help and fight for justice, fairness and freedom in this beloved country.
Wake Up, Malaysia
CK Lim
Comment by Lim Ching Kok — February 20, 2008 @ 4:10 pm
everydog has hisday with po kuan said…
Rockyfella, the DAP is short of brainpower and suffers from colour-blindness. Why I say like dat? They are not thinking of the long term. No wonder the Malays think of them as basically a Chinese chauvinist party of shorted sighted (look at them - all in specs!) nincompoops and dimwits.
You reckon what I do if I am Lim Kit Siang the supremo? His silly and naive soonyboy is no better! I shall not quarrel with AI about who goes where?
If you want to put your KeAdILan guy in my sure-win long-held sweetspot, go ahead, you can have it and I shall forego magnanimously to you, no quarrels at all. If you win, the BA wins and the DAP wins, also. The victory rubs bothways. If KeADILAN lose, in another five years time, DAP can take it up from there and KeADILan ought to have no two ways about it. Vice versa in other places with PAS et al.
For showing such wisdom and generosity, my dear Kit Siang, people will feel sorry for you and perceive of you as a BIG MAN, not s shortsighted and greedy asshole lost on the vision of the rainbow at the end of a rainy day. You get the BIG PICTURE, Kit Siang. You and your big brains?
For God’s sake, for our children’s sake, bring my darling-gal Fong Po Kuan (my sweetheart) back into the big picture. What the heck’s wrong with your kind?!
Otherwise, what I can do is only to ask for her hand in marriage and to get her to take care of my babies - I expect 6 out of her, no two ways about that. You and your stupid DAP goons prefer her to stay forever a simple housewife to me?
BTW, Po Kuan (I love you, I really do) shouldn’t give up the struggle too easily. You still need to learn the ropes of political-savvyness. Too bad, Ms Bhutto died too early. Otherwise, you could’ve learn the tricks from her. Fate and destiny differs though. I cannot blame you.
I perceive my “ordinary-housewife” Fong Po Kuan, being as it should be, the politician, will stand a better chance for woman-power in the BA. So, my dear PO KUAN, DO NOT, I say, DO NOT GIVE UP - so easily. Fight, lock stock and barrel.
Your future is OUR FUTURE.
Message to Po Kuan (personally) - if you read this, will you marry me?
Po Kuan,
The above were my rants and raves (and unforgettably my pinings for your affections too) at Rocky’s Bru. At the time, I didn’t realize you were just married. Without seemingly adulterous, I still love you. Whatever, you are still my sweet dreamgal. Vulnerable. Fragile. A pseudo-politician with a “I need a shoulder to cry on” demeanour. Maybe you can just drop the BN a bombshell when nomination day arrives and announce to the whole world there and then: “People, I am Fong Po Kuan. I am back. I have returned to fight along with you.” That will make my day. It will be a red letter day to all the good folks in this godforsaken land. Meanwhile, my darling, just take a break and have a nice rest.
Comment by nick kraemer — February 20, 2008 @ 4:13 pm
Pls….Fong, Malaysian Cannot loss someone like you..my heart feel cool once i received news from rural area, but i unable to send msg to u until now i m back to town, please…..i understand the YB OR MP for Opposition really not easy & you hav suffer a lot, but let me been selfish as malaysian & opposition supporter, please help us to voice up for us in parliment, stand for election…plssssssssss
Comment by from sarawak — February 20, 2008 @ 4:14 pm
Wonder why you got involved in politics. Politics start from home and inevitable there would be many internal conflicts…if you have successfully managed two terms with Elephant Rock, it is indeed a great achievement.
However, to leave so abruptly without considering the consequences of all the opposition voters is an insult and mockery to our efforts.
You are going against your own words in encouraging fresh and old voters to fight the controlling dictators. It is as good as us not voting and let the world revolve while we sit down as spectators watching a sports game and criticize.
All your insignificant or unrecognized efforts will now be appear significant as a propaganda for the Dictators to make fun off as highlighted in the mass media controlled by them rather than a show of respect during your actual tenure.
Comment by lacobra — February 20, 2008 @ 4:19 pm
To start off with, I am utterly disappointed that you have chosen to pull out from this upcoming election. As much as I would like to make sense to myself that you are after all, just a human being like everyone of us and there is only so much you can do, it is still very difficult to put off the flame of anger that I have for you for letting the people down.
I am fully aware that I am not the only one who do not know the root of your problems, and definitely I am in no position to interfere. However, I am shocked by the manner you pulled out, which seems to me as if you did not put up a fight and gave your adversaries a run for their money. This is all the more surprising being that our ‘cili padi’ MP who stood up for the people, could withstand so many public bullets in the form of verbal and emotional abuse from the worst of politicians, but not able to handle particular internal problems effectively.
A strong opposition is essential to ensure the ruling government is kept in check. Unfortunately, the exodus of the strongest of oppositions would mean that all the people who love you would have to bear the consequences. You have done us a great deal of good in many instances by speaking out what was in the people’s mind, even though the ruling government tried to deny and claimed the opposite. The people cannot see such a passionate people’s MP in the near future should you still not give your current decision a second thought.
I hope you are fully aware that once you have committed your life to politics, it implies that every action you decide and take should be in the best interest of the people. Unless you claim that you were never committed in politics in the first place, in which it allows you a room for retreat, then the people cannot see a reason why you should not go for it.
Please have the interests of the people in mind. This is my plea. So is everyone’s.
Comment by MnS — February 20, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
To start off with, I am utterly disappointed that you have chosen to pull out from this upcoming election. As much as I would like to make sense to myself that you are after all, just a human being like everyone of us and there is only so much you can do, it is still very difficult to put off the flame of anger that I have for you for letting the people down.
I am fully aware that I am not the only one who do not know the root of your problems, and definitely I am in no position to interfere. However, I am shocked by the manner you pulled out, which seems to me as if you did not put up a fight and gave your adversaries a run for their money. This is all the more surprising being that our ‘cili padi’ MP who stood up for the people, could withstand so many public bullets in the form of verbal and emotional abuse from the worst of politicians, but not able to handle particular internal problems effectively.
A strong opposition is essential to ensure the ruling government is kept in check. Unfortunately, the exodus of the strongest of oppositions would mean that all the people who love you would have to bear the consequences. You have done us a great deal of good in many instances by speaking out what was in the people’s mind, even though the ruling government tried to deny and claimed the opposite. The people cannot see such a passionate people’s MP in the near future should you still not give your current decision a second thought.
I hope you are fully aware that once you have committed your life to politics, it implies that every action you decide and take should be in the best interest of the people. Unless you claim that you were never committed in politics in the first place, in which it allows you a room for retreat, then the people cannot see a reason why you should not go for it.
Please have the interests of the people in mind. This is my plea. So is everyone’s.
Comment by MnS — February 20, 2008 @ 4:24 pm
Po Kuan,
Sweetheart, one last piece of speculation on behalf of all your ardent fans. You quit because you are pregnant now? You don’t want your supporters and your beloved family to suffer the indignity of BN ridicule for becoming pregnant before marriage?
Comment by nick kraemer — February 20, 2008 @ 4:24 pm
Think no need to waste our time here. Since she is MIA, we not even sure whether she will read our post here. Just hope for the best. What we can do now is playing our own role to support the opposition to deny the 2/3 majority. We want a NEW Malaysia.
Comment by bc — February 20, 2008 @ 4:46 pm
yb,
please make appropriate annoucement to explain please,..
dun let BE END to hurt DAP anymore,……
dun let BE eND to hurt ur supporters………
many of them are crying,……still crying…
we do blif u understand how to act in a responsible way,……we respect ur decision but clear the rumours in order not letting BE END attack us,…..
u refuse to fight in the frontline but please save those ppl stil fighting in the frontline!!
Comment by ur supporters — February 20, 2008 @ 4:51 pm
What a loss for Malaysia… Wish you all the best.
Comment by bt — February 20, 2008 @ 5:08 pm
Please reconsider… Please fight the rights for the rakyat… Please……..
Comment by noname — February 20, 2008 @ 5:09 pm
this is my second message to you. after read yr story behind yr life..i strongly support yr decision although i feel sad u r leaving us this coming election. however, you already make a good impact on me to think of our country future..yes we need stronger power to fight againt BN…for ppl who reading this, malaysian or ex-malaysian, pls support ms po kuan and other ppl who r fighting for our right living in malaysia..ms po kuan, stay strong and all the best to you
Comment by lim chia siang — February 20, 2008 @ 5:21 pm
YB, 妳讓我想起丹斯里李霖泰.
YB, You Remind Me Of Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye .
Comment by Seafood — February 20, 2008 @ 5:34 pm
YB, 妳讓我想起丹斯里李霖泰.
YB, You remind me of Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye .
Comment by Seafood — February 20, 2008 @ 5:38 pm
never make assumptions about her.
she is not selfish as commented by some ppl here. being MP for 2 terms have already show her commitments. respect her decision.
still, hoping for a miracle! salam…
Comment by burn22 — February 20, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
You shall did it earlier if you had make up your minds to pull out!
What you did had demotivated the party & your supporters!
Please consider the impacts to them!
Comment by - — February 20, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
如果我们好话都说完了，你还不为所动。那很多像我这样支持你的人会，从爱变成恨哦。请不要让国阵在牙也有机会。如果被黄家全攻陷，我会是第一个恨你的人哦。
Comment by jie — February 20, 2008 @ 5:51 pm
please dont give up.
I am willing to join DAP and assist you in campaign if you willing to take part in this election..
Comment by XS — February 20, 2008 @ 5:56 pm
Pls dont be so irresponsible!
If DAP lost the seat, we all will hate u !!!
U will be the guilty person who need to responsible for this
Comment by XS — February 20, 2008 @ 5:59 pm
Looking forward to see you change your mind last second. This country need changes! This nation need people like you!
Comment by jones — February 20, 2008 @ 6:01 pm
Po Kuan, I feel a bit buried here but I hope you read this. I am quite happy you have now more time on your hands, maybe ride a bicycle or tandem with hubby and enjoy the grass like us normal folks.
What irks me is you left the environment in tears all because of the ‘human’ element. Those cousins are human beings and your brothers at best, at worst, inconsequential dots. Dots do not affect our Po Kuan, let alone make her cry. It’s hilarious to think they would. That goes for Chong too.
Po Kuan, the best time to leave any relationship is when you have ‘no issues’ in that environment. None at all. Hence, the sole reason you leave is when you wish another environment. Now, since you have already left, I suggest you re-visit the scene and come to terms with those dots before you settle down.
You owe us. Cheers Love Peace Tommy
Comment by Tommy Peters — February 20, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
B Fong Po Kuan,
I was totally shocked & sad after hearing the news regarding your announcement to withdraw from competing in the next coming election which to be held on 8/3/08.
It is equally sad also to the current Malaysia’s economy and social woes. I only have left with so little hope that this country could turn to be a truly Malaysian’s Malaysia as all this struggle laying on the shoulder of opposition front particularly DAP & you to achieve. I could not imagine how DAP could perform after your decision to withdraw from participating in Batu Gajah constituency. Probably you will treat this email as another plead to request you to carry on the struggle for the sake of this gradually eroded country in term of all the aspects economically as well as social divide. As it comes to a personal perspective like mine, or some of the majority Chinese who, always made great contribution to the nation but yet always be treated as second class citizen, it is just a matter of time to leave this country since there is no way we can transform this nation to a promising state that can carry hope to our future generation.
You may have your concern and difficulty to manage the struggle that you have been fighting for so long. Me too, as a Malaysia’s Chinese who has been working hard & fighting for better life for our next generation on other nation’s soil, also struggle to live in this country which do not recognize my contribution, would at the same position as you to consider to strip off my Malaysian identity for further advancement in pursuing better life & recognition from the country which regard me as talent & treasure i.e. The Republic of Singapore. Your decision & capitulate to the reality instigate me how powerless we are to fight the betterment for our beloved country. Even you also give it up, I think it’s my turn to follow your footprint as your contribution & passion to fight for a fair & just Malaysian’s Malaysia have always been to my inspiration to keep faith & loyal to Malaysia no matter how it turns from bad to worst since recent decade.
As still a present Malaysia’s citizen, I respect your decision and appreciate your contribution had served not only to the Batu Gajah residents but the whole Malaysia rakyak who always in need of your advocating not only in the parliament but contribution in building up the fair & just Malaysian’s Malaysia. Last but not least, I hope you can withdraw your decision and keep on fighting for the sake of all Malaysian for a glimmer light of revival to this nation. I would look forward to see you to withdraw the decision or else I would just follow your footsteps as to accept the invitation of becoming the citizen of the said republic country.
“As a leader & true political fighter,
Your decision means & inspires people who have been following you all this long.
As a leader & true political fighter,
Your struggle & responsibility for the Malaysian has not accomplished,
As a leader & true political fighter,
Do not let the followers despair and lead us out from the darkness to radiance.
As a leader & true political fighter,
Your final destination & fulfilment will prevail as Rakyak’s crystal clear eyes are here to arbitrate your benevolent .”
Regards,
Mark Chan
A long silence supporter of DAP from Johor Bahru
Comment by Mark Chan Sau Liang — February 20, 2008 @ 6:17 pm
I and sad over your decision and I respect your decision indeed. One suggestion, why not you run / campaign against those who irritate you?
I will support you emotionally. Indeed, i will be happy to see new leadership in DAP. Mr. Lim is not able to convince me to become a good leader, in fact, he is too weak in leadership.
Comment by Eric — February 20, 2008 @ 6:41 pm
YB Fong,
You probably don’t remember me but I’ve been reading your progress in the Malaysian Parliament in the past few years. I finally met you in person when I was home in Ipoh from the US by chance in Pasir Pinji when I tried to pick up some latest DAP English publications. Then, I also told you that I will be going to the DAP forum KL YMCA regarding the “bocor” remarks made by cowardice and sexist BN MP. Anyway, you offered to bring me all the English publications whenever you see me the next day at KL YMCA.
You had an excellent memory. Again, you probably don’t remember but you saw me at the forum even though there were hundreds of attendants and supporters. I didn’t expect you to recognize or remember me but to my surprise and honor you even text message me and asked me if I was in “red” ( I was wearing a red t-shirt) and had asked me to stop and talk to you and pick up all the papers!!
I even took a few snapshots with you and when I returned to the US, I was so proud to frame it and introduced you and the DAP to especially all my ignorant Malaysian friends. Now, am positive that they are better informed about the Malaysian political scene and most of them are supporting the DAP especially you because of what you have been contributing to the country since becoming an elected MP for 2 terms without fear, prejudice, fame, money or power!!
8 months passed and just barely one month ago, I was debating if I should take some weeks off my important work and go back to Malaysia (Ipoh) to meet you in person and give you or the DAP my vote since this is probably the most important general elections in the history of Malaysia. I was also planning to gather all my old time friends to go all out to support you or the DAP!! I actually make a list of close to 100 people!!
I make up my mind and got myself a ticket and arrived home about 2 days ago.
Guess what?? I just couldn’t believe my eyes reading our biased mainstream media front paged your withdrawal in the next GE the next day I woke up!!
I wept in a coffee shop when I read in detail even tough I was still coping with my jet lag. I know Malaysia will not be doomed without you but Malaysian society in general will lose an arm or a leg without you. You may have your personal reasons but I certainly hope you will reconsider your withdrawal and stand up for the people again.
I don’t mind or care about my 30 hours flight back home just to lend you my support but you have ten of thousands of supporters awaiting you to be re-elected again to be their people’s voice in parliament. These days, it’s extremely rare to find such excellent qualities especially a courageous elected female MP from the opposition like you in Malaysia.
You must be so tiring to hear supporters asking you to re-consider your withdrawal and you may not even have the time to read all your comments on your blog for any respond but just in case you read my comments, I will hopefully see you again to support your campaign and pick up more DAP papers in the very near future!!
Again, please…..please….please reconsider your withdrawal and give Malaysians at least some hope for a better Malaysia and show those corrupt BN monkeys how this “cili padi” is more “pedas” as ever!!!
Please come back!!
Comment by RLKC — February 20, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
yb,for the sake of MAKKAL SAKTI pls consider a comeback!we need u to teach BN a great lesson!!!!!!
Comment by ms maniam — February 20, 2008 @ 6:55 pm
Dear YB Fong,
Please reconsider again your decision, I know you stil love the “rakyat”. We need you to deny BN 2/3 majority. You owe us
Comment by doublegood — February 20, 2008 @ 7:02 pm
“YB Fong, I am with you all the way ! You have demonstrated that things can be achieved without fear and favour.
From Penang”
Unlike the above comment posted by my fellow Penangnite, I feel disappointed in your choice of ‘timing” on your announcement. Even before the announcement of the Election, I told my colleagues that DAP will make some “damaging issues” every time when election is close. Look back in history and you will agree with me.
I least expected you to “back down” in the face of challenges. Party leader may be a headache, but it is you the “new blood” that makes changes.
No one can change your mind, once it is set. If it is the truth that you cannot stand the leadership, tak with them, but stay on the battle till it is over. From what I read, you are respected, and that is the highest form of reward a person can bestow upon another.
No titles or money will superseed that.
Lastly, I do not belong to any political fraction, just a common chinese man hoping that there will still be a place for my future and present generation.
Reconsider and do not run away and hide. If you do that what respect that you have earn will all be eroded away.
Comment by Max Chan — February 20, 2008 @ 7:20 pm
“YB Fong, I am with you all the way ! You have demonstrated that things can be achieved without fear and favour.
From Penang”
Unlike the above comment posted by my fellow Penangnite, I feel disappointed in your choice of ‘timing” on your announcement. Even before the announcement of the Election, I told my colleagues that DAP will make some “damaging issues” every time when election is close. Look back in history and you will agree with me.
I least expected you to “back down” in the face of challenges. Party leader may be a headache, but it is you the “new blood” that makes changes.
No one can change your mind, once it is set. If it is the truth that you cannot stand the leadership, tak with them, but stay on the battle till it is over. From what I read, you are respected, and that is the highest form of reward a person can bestow upon another.
No titles or money will superseed that.
Lastly, I do not belong to any political fraction, just a common chinese man hoping that there will still be a place for my future and present generation.
Reconsider and do not run away and hide. If you do that what respect that you have earn will all be eroded away.
Comment by Max Chan — February 20, 2008 @ 7:22 pm
Thousand years back, human fight for thier country until they lost thier life, because they love thier country, they want to protect thier family, thier homes or thier people, MISS FONG FOR THE SAKE OF 6 MILLIONS CHINESE, whom being discriminated by BN, FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR NEXT GENERATION, FOR THE ONLY SECOND CLASS CHINESE CITIZEN IN THE WORLD CAN YOU COME OUT AND FIGHT FOR ONE MORE TERM…EVEN YOU WANT TO RETIRE, GO FIGHT FOR DAP IN THOSE GREY AREA, GO FIGHT ONG KAR TING BROTHERS, OR GERAKAN USELESS LEADER, DONT SIMPLY GIVE UP. Many thanks for your hard work in the passed , because my language (malay or english )is not good, if not i will join politics and fight until i lose my life, just because i can see any future for chinese in this country, if there is not change in our politics.
Comment by LORD YAP — February 20, 2008 @ 8:21 pm
丹斯里李霖泰? iam too young for that story, why he left DAP, as i can see tan sri infront of his name i guess he must had contribute a lot to BN.
Comment by LORD YAP — February 20, 2008 @ 8:25 pm
Dear Lee Lam Thye
You are not sorry at all. Just say it.
Comment by former fan — February 20, 2008 @ 8:40 pm
I think you owe all Rakyat from Batu Gajah. Just hope that you will change your mind at last minute.
Comment by yip — February 20, 2008 @ 8:56 pm
Please…Please.. Please…
I believe.. I believe…I beleive
CILI PADI RETURNS….
On the Nomination Day…Hooray!!!!
My dear YB Po Kuan….
Bsides Him, WE ALSO LOVE YOU..
Don’t Let Us down…
The society need you.. not DAP only
The Country need you…not Batu Gajah only
WE not You… Not Him only
Please come back and we will give you full support..
See You on the election day..
Comment by Akou6247 — February 20, 2008 @ 8:59 pm
Doing maximum damage to DAP is worth millions.
MCA is willing to pay if one can do so.
Comment by Dr.M — February 20, 2008 @ 9:09 pm
Po Kuan
We can understand your sacrifices ( personally/husband/future family) but we hope you reconsider for the big picture.
Come back
Comment by andy tan — February 20, 2008 @ 9:09 pm
Yang Berhormat,
I’m a fellow graduate of IIU, in fact, my mentor happened to be your classmate back in the days.
People just keep on saying how sad they are, how they lost a good leader. And all that sentimental stuff.
My suggestion is that if you are unhappy with DAP, why not join PKR? I’m sure there is lesser politicking issues there?
Anyhow, if you are still adamant of staying out of politics, may I wish you all the best in life then.
p/s: bile nak ada baby?
Comment by Yem Mohamad — February 20, 2008 @ 9:09 pm
YB
Even if you are furious with the party this is not a responsible way to exit. Your timing for the announcement appears to be calculated to inflict maximum damage to the party. That is most unfair coming from you whom so many of us from the rakyat deeply admire.
Pls do reconsider.
Comment by Bolehlandor — February 20, 2008 @ 9:13 pm
very dissapointed!
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 20, 2008 @ 9:13 pm
在野黨候選人則必須通過各項活動自行募款 - Today’s Sin Chew. We should help Po Kuan in raising fund (募款)as a big sum of money is required to contest in General election if she finally decides to contest. We support you and well done.
Comment by Help Us — February 20, 2008 @ 9:14 pm
Dear YB,
i know you ask us not to ask you to reconsider. But i will still try. We NEED you in this fight. My family was so disappointed when your announcement to quit was manipulated by the media as though DAP is falling. Please come back and show BN that we, the united MALAYSIAN opposition can win a 2/3 Majority.
We need you YB. Please, reconsider.
Comment by Vincent — February 20, 2008 @ 9:22 pm
Please…Please.. Please…
I believe.. I believe…I beleive
CILI PADI RETURNS….
On the Nomination Day…Hooray!!!!
My dear YB Po Kuan….
Bsides Him, WE ALSO LOVE YOU..
Don’t Let Us down…
The society need you.. not DAP only
The Country need you…not Batu Gajah only
WE not You… Not Him only
Please come back and we will give you full support..
See You on the election day..
Comment by Akou6247 — February 20, 2008 @ 9:27 pm
YB, might as well you save your money. Why you want to waste your money in this rigged elections? Its not going to change anything. Not ever, as dap is the only oppostion doing work and keadilan and pas are going to lose.
Comment by Damien Chong — February 20, 2008 @ 9:41 pm
Enough has been said but I thought this was the golden opportunity for the opposition to deny BN the ‘sacred’ 2/3rds!!. The rakyat has been waiting for this election to exercise their right to put wrongs right. I thought it would be a grand occasion for the opposition to savour this grand dream and fulfill the rakyats’ hope.
Internal strife should be the last thing in your strong mind to overcome for the sake of the rakyat. Anyway I just wish you all the best and really hope in the next few days something would happen and you will be part of the opposition dream team of the 12th Election
Comment by Nagasatu — February 20, 2008 @ 9:41 pm
Dear Po Kuan, I wonder if all these have anything to do with your newly married status? Knowing that most men cannot take competition, it could be that you are throwing in the towel bacause he’s giving you a hard time about it? Maybe he cannot take it cos’ you were a yb and he was not? I find it hard to believe that after 2 terms as a MP, you suddenly find yourself unable to deal with the internal disagreement within the party? That does not make sense. Even after all the hoo-hah, we still have not heard anything of your hubby or what he feels and thinks of the whole situation. Thus, i strongly feel that your atomic bomb has something to do with him. If so, i feel that you have to come out and put the record straight - that you did not leave DAP cos’ of DAP leadership, but of personal problems and consideration. No one would then blame you and DAP. As it is, the BN is having a field day, slicing DAP peice by piece, even to the extent of accusing DAP of “bullying” the women in the party.If you still have some sort of feeling for your “second family” then you have to break your silence to set the record straight. As it is, you are adversing affecting DAP’s chances in the whole country, not only Batu Gajah or West Malaysia.
Comment by Mary Wong — February 20, 2008 @ 9:48 pm
Dear Po Kuan,
We know it is difficult for you to reach this decision, but we respect it wholeheartedly.
We urge DAP and your other supporters not to pressurise Po Kuan and respect her decision, which was not at all easy to make. It is very courageous of you to this stand. Pls leave her and her family alone now, and allow them their privacy.
Comment by Jujus Freak — February 20, 2008 @ 9:49 pm
请问你的政治理念是什么？ 为民服务？或当议员？为国家前途打拼？或安安份份在堡垒区卫冕，做个有名的人？
小小的个人利益受损，小小的委屈就让你忘了当初伟大的政治抱负，令人悲痛。
Comment by Carrot Cheong — February 20, 2008 @ 9:50 pm
Dear Po Kuan,
It took a lot of guts to stand up to some of your senior co-workers. This ought to be admired.
However, if your heart is still to champion for the people - in particular the poor, the marginalised, the voiceless, and the defendless, you must not stop here at the withdrawal. Yes, many will give you advice here and there. But, you listen to your inner voice - the voice of God. You are born with that purpose - you must then be driven by that very purpose at all cost. We all do not know what holds the future but my lady, you know the One who holds your hand. My hope and the hope of the people - even if you are not prepared to withdraw your stance to stand under the DAP ticket at least you stand as independent. This is not the time to put down your shield.
For my grandpa, my dad, myself and our future generations to come.
Comment by 3rd generation DAP supporter — February 20, 2008 @ 9:52 pm
The world of politics is not so easy. So, my sympathies are with you. I hope you are able to heal from this period at your own pace devoid of external pressure.
People, if you really cared for her, pleave leave her alone. She is a matured girl, and has made up her own mind.
Comment by Chloe — February 20, 2008 @ 10:03 pm
please dont dissapointed ur surporters!
we are here waiting for u !
Comment by drk — February 20, 2008 @ 10:05 pm
You have disappointed rakyat, and your DAP comrades.
Please act like a MP and be more responsible.
Please don’t just leave without proper explanation at this critical time…
Comment by Disappointed BatuGajah-ian — February 20, 2008 @ 10:10 pm
Please act like a MP and be more responsible….
Comment by Disappointed BatuGajah-ian — February 20, 2008 @ 10:14 pm
你让我意思到，原来女人的极限就是这样？就是大家所说的，“女人是情绪化”的生物，一时激情，一时消极，你需要心理医生吗？
Comment by cj7 — February 20, 2008 @ 10:29 pm
不上华都牙也没关系
来答吉里上阵
我们巴口人支持你
我在吉隆波读书也会回来投你一票的
我朋友也说你要来一定全部投你的。。。。。
Comment by 巴口仔 — February 20, 2008 @ 10:33 pm
宝君：
您好！我从小在爷爷身边耳濡目染下，对民主行动党有了认识。它由林吉祥领导，民主行动党是正义義之声，他则几乎就是正义的化身！1998年我届满21岁时便马上登记为选民，在您第一次竞选的那年，即1999年大选，马哈迪却剥夺包括我在內逾60万选民的投票权！那一届您中选了，您在国会內外的表现有目共睹，我开始视您为偶像迄今。
冰封三呎非一日之寒，我相信您的決定並非一時三刻所作出的。我認为您不必再交待什麼，因为您已说得非常清楚，是霹雳州的內部问题，如果要交待，那是霹雳州的一些人该交待，但这样追根究底反而会伤害到行动党！
请大家別再为难她了，她並不逃避，否则她不会作出上述交往！她並不自私，以她的地位，要力争在华都牙也原区上阵绝非难事！
Comment by 力銘 — February 20, 2008 @ 10:33 pm
Your irresponsible action has brought much disgrace to all women who looked up to you as rolemodel. You rather dropped a bombshell to the press than having face-to-face confrontation with your party’s president goes to show your selfishness, lack of maturity and disrespect to your fellow comrades and supporters . Despite all said, I hope the rumour is not true…..that you were being bought out by certain people otherwise we see no reason why the abrupt announcement made at the last minute!
Comment by pl — February 20, 2008 @ 10:40 pm
YB,
I hope that you can really stand out, I believe many peoples do support you. No matter what problems u face, u should solve it because you’re our voice and WE NEED YOU.
Be responsible, because you’re our voice.
Comment by JohnsonY — February 20, 2008 @ 10:41 pm
We are still waiting to hear from you that you would change your mind and stand for the coming general election.
Please let yourself be elected by the people and not run away from them.
You have been one of the people,s ‘hero’ .
How could you leave without giving a good reason.
Please come back, before people think that you are a (I hate to say this) ‘coward’.
Think again. Please!!!
Comment by Sokong — February 20, 2008 @ 10:47 pm
Stupid fong!!!,
u r a betrayer!!!
dun let all c u b member in MCA!!!
pls flashback de chance tat DAP hav gave u!!!
pls reconsider all the things b4 any thing happen!!!
Comment by charmaine — February 20, 2008 @ 10:50 pm
評論：妳敗給了自己！（給寶君的一封信）
寶君：
我只能說：妳輸了，輸得很慘，輸得太離譜！
妳是否曾經想到，歷史將怎麼記載妳？
“馮寶君是一個失敗者！”
妳的失敗，不是敗給黨內的競爭者，也不是輸給馬華的挑戰者，更不是栽在譏笑妳“每月都漏”的巫統議員─邦莫達和莫哈末沙益嘴下。
妳敗給自己。
馮寶君打敗了馮寶君。
在此之前，妳未曾敗過。
不只是選舉未曾失敗，在政途上，在人生路上，妳都沒輸過。
即使幾年前，妳被國會下議院議長，下令禁止出席3個月，我們知道對妳傷害很大；但是，妳沒有輸。
人民心中，打出了分數，決定了勝負。
妳在國會和對手的辯論，儘管對方用三級言語刺激妳，污辱妳，但是，妳也沒有敗下來。
因為，事實和正義，站在妳這一邊。
或許妳不是很清楚，為甚麼人們支持妳。
不全然是因為妳的表現，不完全是妳的勇氣；也不全如副首相納吉說的：“一位有能力的國會議員。”（為甚麼他此刻要這麼說？）
真相是：人們把妳視為對抗強權的代表。
馮寶君，就是那個不服輸，有鬥志，敢對抗的小姑娘；因為不放棄，即使處於劣勢，也還是有希望的。
妳就是那個Icon。
然而，那是過去的事，那也是過去的馮寶君。
如今，妳的勇氣去了哪裏？妳的鬥志在哪裏？妳的志向又怎麼啦？
沒有了，煙消雲散。
妳躲了起來，讓全世界作無謂的，浪費時間和精力的找尋。
妳還神秘的在自己的部落格裡，丟下了冠冕堂皇的告別書。
妳說：“讓我們向前邁進，扮演自己的角色，為公民帶來更好的馬來西亞，向國陣展示人民的力量。”
妳要人們邁進，妳自己卻落跑了。
妳要人們扮演自己的角色，妳自己卻演壞了自己的角色。
真是太諷刺。
妳要人們瞭解妳的處境。但是，妳並沒有告訴大家，妳的處境是怎麼一回事。
把自己的問題，歸咎於霹靂州的黨同志。我認為對方太冤枉，有口難言。
林冠英說了，早前一天，就告訴妳，把華都牙也議席保留給妳；即使之前有爭議，也該解決了。
連林吉祥都說吃了死貓。妳這麼尊敬他，卻要他背黑鍋！
章瑛哭得那麼難過，大家看了都於心不忍；她這麼照顧妳，提攜妳，妳卻一個照會也沒有。
好吧，就算是人各有志，說妳對政治已經意興闌珊，準備從頭發展個人事業，或是要做個全職的賢妻良母。
沒有人可以阻止妳，沒有人可以說不對。
但是，不是這個時刻。不是在這個關鍵。
妳可以很早就宣佈，譬如半年前或一年之前；妳也可以遲一些宣佈，譬如聲明只會再做一屆。
這麼一來，時間上，讓妳的政黨有所準備，讓妳的選民能夠消化，讓妳的支持者能夠諒解。
妳都沒有，而是突然宣佈，然後蒸發。
妳忘了，天底下，還有“責任”這一回事，而且，這是人生路上，很珍貴的價值。丟掉責任，天下大亂，就好像目前的民主行動黨。
最後，我只希望，不管妳的決定如何，都應該站出來，把問題說清楚。這樣，妳今後都會好過一些。
祝妳 生活美滿
鄭丁賢
Comment by 鄭丁賢 — February 20, 2008 @ 10:50 pm
u r a betrayer!!!
dun let all c u b member in MCA!!!
pls flashback de chance tat DAP hav gave u!!!
pls reconsider all the things b4 any thing happen!!!
Comment by charmaine — February 20, 2008 @ 10:55 pm
YB, you remind me of Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye .
Comment by Aeglos — February 20, 2008 @ 10:58 pm
Fong Po Kuan played a very part in helping DAP Sarawak win 6 seats in the Sarawak State Elections in May, 2006. Everyone who heard her speak at the ceramahs whether young or old were all talking about “Fung Pau Chun”. Yes, she left an indelible mark in many of us. We Sarawakians are eternally grateful for without you, we would not have a strong voice in the Sarawak State Assembly. This time, if only you can help us have a strong voice in Parliament for a change……
Comment by cheng — February 20, 2008 @ 11:18 pm
In fact I want to say some words of encouragement to you. But to think of it, WHY ? Why a person like you should receive any compassion ? Yes, you are betraying your party, you are lacking in self endurance. You are same like Lee Lam Thye .. a useless human, selling his soul !
Comment by Smile & Be Happy — February 20, 2008 @ 11:24 pm
it’s really disappointing to see you quit. maybe, your decision this time really shows that you are not the one we are looking for. you should have expected those rough patches as a politician, and to quit at this time when everyone in DAP is fighting so hard, you just let everyone down. thumbs down for u. sorry for my strong words. but, i have to.
Comment by yip — February 20, 2008 @ 11:26 pm
Another update of the comment from LGE, extracted from DAP Website to provide a balance view.
Comment by Lim Guan Eng on Wednesday, 20th February 2008 in Petaling Jaya:
DAP leaders will continue to make efforts to convince Fong Po Kuan until the last minute to persuade her to recontest in Batu Gajah parliamentary seat even though she reiterated in her blog that she was unable to reconsider her decision to opt out of the elections. Fong contacted me last night and I conveyed to her the feelings of hurt and pain the party is feeling at her abrupt and sudden departure which has affected us and our election campaign preparations.
However I stressed to her that our love for her as a “daughter” of DAP remained undiminished and hoped that she returns to the parliamentary leadership to join the DAP’s collective effort to reduce UMNO’s political dominance. DAP reiterates our condemnation for the dishonest and disgusting tactics of BN leaders and BN-controlled mass media that DAP tried to force her out of Batu Gajah.
Fong is a dedicated battler and great believer of DAP’s struggle for truth, freedom, justice and democracy. DAP believes that she can not only contribute significantly to the party’s cause but also play a major role in educating the public out of their political apathy to participate in the political process to change their lives for the better. Fong has seen what she can achieve as the wakil rakyat of Batu Gajah changing the lives not only of her constituents but also the mindset of the defeatist to have faith again in making a positive difference in those who believes that we can never change the status quo.
At the critical moment of Malaysia’s history, DAP needs her and other leaders to move the process of change towards democracy forward away from the one-party state of UMNO’s political dominance. And also dispel the lies spread by UMNO, MCA and BN that DAP wants to force her out of Batu Gajah to contest elsewhere when Fong herself knows that she has always been the one and only choice for Batu Gajah parliamentary seat. However should our efforts to persuade her fail, DAP has to face up to the negative impact from her departure which has reduced our winning chances, including trying to salvage the Batu Gajah parliamentary seat.
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* Lim Guan Eng, DAP Secretary-General
Comment by WGoh — February 20, 2008 @ 11:27 pm
take out your blog .. thank you.
Comment by change it ! — February 20, 2008 @ 11:29 pm
Po Kuan,
Batu Gajah is not where I am voting. My family and i are voting at Kit Siang’s constituent. We are third generation DAP supporters. Many had offered their opinions and advice to you but I think you will know what is best for yourself.
I am confident that you are driven by divine purpose in your life. You are born to do this. In the course of this, God places situations, circumstances and people to ensure you be made a stronger and better person to carry the purpose.
Listen to your heart - you are the voice for the people, the poor, the marginalised, the down throdden, the voiceless, the abused, the impaired, the women, the children, the young and trhe vibrant. If you are not there anymore, who then will carry this message across to the oppressor, the evil, the cupbearer of the demonic, the persecutors?
Put aside your pain and personal sufferings, continue to this the banner and lift them high in the parlimen - the voice of the people.
God be with you. Po Kuan - a Purpose Driven life. Live it!
Comment by Danny — February 20, 2008 @ 11:30 pm
please take po kuan blog out from DAPMALAYSIA website.
Comment by change it ! — February 20, 2008 @ 11:31 pm
How unfair that those of you who claim to admire Po Kuan are so quick in hinting that she could have been bought over?
If she had struck a deal with the government party, would she still say that she was prepared to campaign for Thomas Su?
Be fair, please.
You can question the timing of her announcement, just like you should question why the DAP Secretary General only told her she would be nominated for Batu Gajah seat AFTER she had told Kit Siang earlier she was pulling out as a candidate, but please do not simply make baseless and hurtful accusations against her.
Comment by David — February 20, 2008 @ 11:35 pm
YBCP (YB Cili Padi),
Pls reconsider your decision. DAP need you, Parliment Need you and we need you also. Pls think again.
Rgds,
Pua
Comment by Pua KC — February 20, 2008 @ 11:56 pm
Po Kuan, disappoint as you do not give Kit Siang the best birthday gift by agreeing to contest in Batu Gajah. Hope you can be strong and won’t make us disappoint further.
Comment by Erica — February 21, 2008 @ 12:12 am
don’t be a loser like lei lam thai !!!!
Comment by dennis — February 21, 2008 @ 12:28 am
YB Fong, I am from Penang, please reconsider your decision and Malaysian really need you to contribute in effort of create a better country for our next generation.
Comment by Darren — February 21, 2008 @ 12:30 am
people’s power is hopelss if without you, you hurt Lim, DAP and all malaysian that support DAP…..BN sure win….
Comment by William Yeo — February 21, 2008 @ 12:40 am
dear po kuan,
i am a MCA member and a man but i do respect you for what you done along the day as a MP. for nowday in Malaysia as a female politician like you is like chinese cantonese say “kin xiu mai xiu”. so sister, pls stand up again, let the sky of malaysian politic be more “Bai Fa Qiu Fang”
Comment by snkiea — February 21, 2008 @ 1:07 am
Dear Po Kuan, Pls stand up and fight again.
Comment by snkiea — February 21, 2008 @ 1:12 am
hello Po Kuan
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 21, 2008 @ 1:15 am
dear Fong Po Kuan,
I really like you, I think you are nice like all my chinese lecturers at UiTM.. all of them are really nice especially the female, please consider your decision, I really don’t care what party you represent based on your comment in parliament of Malaysia, it really make sense and the way you talk is way more better than Lim Kit Siang (but I think Lim Guan Eng is ok)..
It’s a big loss to the country that candidate like you will not contest in this general election.. or do you have plan to get a child first?
whatever, I respect you because it’s really good to see how you handle the pressure in parliament, yup I watch it in youtube and TV3 Buletin Utama =)
Wish you defend Batu Gajah because people there already trust you for your good performance.. but whatever your decision, I respect it.. you must have your own reason..
be a lecturer in university is also a good decision, really like nice female chinese lecturers =)
.. FROM MALAYSIA
Comment by former UiTM student — February 21, 2008 @ 2:48 am
I really like you Fong Po Kuan =)
Comment by former UiTM student — February 21, 2008 @ 2:50 am
Dear YB Fong,
I respect your decision. But, would you please reconsider? DAP needs you, Malaysians needs you. The country needs you. Our old mater motto : We shall overcome. Please, please, YB Fong - reconsider, reconsider.
Comment by Old Salt — February 21, 2008 @ 2:56 am
Come back please. All is forgiven.
The country needs you.
Comment by anonymous — February 21, 2008 @ 2:58 am
I think you are corward. People didnt vote for Fong Po Kuan, instead people voted for DAP. I am sure there are internal problems in politics. Why dont you face it like a MAN, oh I am sorry you are a WOMAN. Sure, stay home and make babies. What do you know about politics?
I felt sorry that you decided not to contest but looking in hindsight, DAP doesnt need a you. DAP will still be there, regardless whether you contest or not.
Comment by Fong Po Kuan a coward — February 21, 2008 @ 3:47 am
one last WAR!
that’s all we so call non-bumi malaysian or waris bukan bumiputra supporters ask… go for it!
tell you a story!
my wife got a big C few years back, and yet she never give up! now, she’s back to work and recently got promoted!
beside that, i have speech problem since born, but managed to get 2 big clients for my own business, without waiting for somethin to drop from the sky! one have been with me for 15yrs, the other, 7yrs, i go for it!
just hope for a miracle… miss MP! all the best!
Comment by burn22 — February 21, 2008 @ 4:02 am
Po Kuan……….. I don’t care whether you go to commit suicide or go to heaven , please DON’T HURT THE PARTY .
EVEN IF YOU REFUSE TO CONTEST IN UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTION, PLEASE !
PLEASE !
PLEASE QUIT NICELY IF YOU REALLY HAVE TO QUIT , DON’T SHOW THAT PITY FACE IN FRONT OF MEDIA , YOU HAVE PROVIDE THE EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO LET THOSE MONKEY AND ORANG UTAN LAUGHING THE PARTY
AM I SO CRUEL TO YOU ?
NO ! YOU ARE MORE CRUEL TO THE PARTY AND LIM KIT SIANG
GOOD BYE , GO TO KEEP HIDING
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 21, 2008 @ 4:09 am
Haven’t slept yet… Still waiting for you to come out…
Comment by ezy — February 21, 2008 @ 4:14 am
GO KEEP HIDING!
Comment by Nic — February 21, 2008 @ 5:53 am
I’m not conviced she is betraying DAP! But where is she now? Everything have its solution, why not just come out and face the public, at least let us know you still with DAP. No matter what happened, people will still support you. At the end, we still have to accept the outcome, and respect your decision. No big deal, but hiding from public, is not a good choice. Just come out and lot of DAP friend will help you to tackle the problems. There will never be late. Hope to see you soon.
Comment by Joshua — February 21, 2008 @ 6:39 am
Good Bye to you..and thank you for what you have delivered.
You may gone through a lot of challenges and frustrations, but as a supporter and admirer of yours, I sincerely felt that you should NOT have done this at the 11th hour. A person who is loyal, love and dedicated to the party would not have done this at all. Yes, you must be frustrated (don’t really know what it is!), but a matured politician who has the passion and willpower to fight for the rakyat, should have been able to overcome her emotions first. Looks like our cili padi is unable to take challenges of herself, and I truly believe that DAP may lost something NOW, but in the long term I believe DAP has gained by now having such person in the party. It is also another lesson for DAP to re-look at its internal affairs - because someone has sacrifice so that the party would be a better party in the nEAR future.
Comment by mrsgohch — February 21, 2008 @ 7:32 am
dear PO Kuan, really feel sad that you don’t want fight to BN with DAP together. i think you might forget me, I’m daughter of KHOO CHING ONG, come from Johor. I always remember you cos that time I accompany my dad go attend 1 dinner of DAP @ Yong Peng, at that time also have Teresa Kok Suh Sim, but you never ignore me, still ask me doing something for DAP, let me feel that you’re very friendly, helpful girl. I was so envy you, cos you’re younger than me, but your performance was not I can do it.
I was shock that you want give up, really hopefully you can be consider twice, are you really dissapointed to DAP or dissapointed to your branch? What I feel, no matter what happen, you should be stand out and let us know YOU-FONG PO KUAN will be stay with DAP forever!
Comment by Khoo Shiunn Charn — February 21, 2008 @ 8:41 am
The onset of decline begins with the loss of the will to challenge oneself. This is true for both people and organizations. One must remain active. Slacken a bit and momentum is lost. It takes a lifetime of unrelenting struggle to build something worthy, but only a moment to destroy it. People love u not because of the position of u in DAP. It is because of your sense of responsibility..
Comment by Steve — February 21, 2008 @ 8:45 am
Dear Po Kuan,
A fighter never quits. But when a great fighter like you quits , I am sure you must have suffered very much.
Thank you for all the sacrifices you have made for the nation and Malaysians.
All the best .
Comment by lian ho — February 21, 2008 @ 9:21 am
Dear fellow Malaysians
I don’t see any reason why so many people would want to waste their time to go extra length in showering some unscrupulous politicians with so much praises. Are they really indispensable? Wake up and stop being naive, fellow electorates
Pre-election fight for candidacy is always the best time to see ugly faces of the stampeding politicians right across the political spectrum. You see betrayals, mass resignations, cross-overs, safest seats for princelings etc. Completion of the minimum 2 terms as MP ( that comes with lifetime pension if not mistaken) also provide many selfish politicians, after reaping full benefit from the shortcut, with a “convenient point” to catapult onto greener pastures or to hold the Party or the Rakyat at ransom (”yi tui wei jin”). These politicians would typically justify their actions with some grand celestial reason or some ridiculously superficial reason. To abandon one’s supporters on ground of internal bickering is as absurd as to surrender one’s steady boy-friend to other competing girls. Is internal bickering so unusual that it takes a 2-term MP to realise its existence overnight?
Servive to the Rakyat who put you there? You must be kidding.
Comment by the Concerned — February 21, 2008 @ 9:28 am
By now U know that the DAP supporters needed U, not only from West Malaysia has voice theris wish also from Sarawak DAP supporters as well. So pls take OUT your bloy and come out stand for the coming general election. The hole Nation’s is talking about U even at Funeral ceremonies not to mention Coffee shop around town. So pls don’t let us down. i say again Cili Padi Boleh….DAP Boleh.
Comment by Firstgarden Sukinan — February 21, 2008 @ 9:33 am
Dear YB
Hiding yr self can’t solve problem, don’t u know every member in dap is short of time, if u don’t want to help than no problem but don’t creat problem for other DAP member, it not fair to them, Most of the leader in DAP work more than 16 hour a day, beside that they have to spend their time to play h and s with u, please behalf your self, come and facing and solve one in for all
DAP need more committed member and you should be more committed to DAP not your own self
Don’t act like BN member thinking on own career and own interest only, fighting to become minister or cheap (Chief) minister only
Comment by Chin — February 21, 2008 @ 9:40 am
Dear YB Fong,
many of your supporters said that you had badly hurt the good image of DAP and almost done a historical destruction to the good image of DAP leadership.Why you did that ? Pls consider for million of suffering RAKYAT who has the only HOPE which is DAP. Maybe you do not have the strong LOVE anymore, but the RAKYAT who hope for DAP… is so hurt…and now this agenda had been make use by BN to fight a greater victory in 12th General Election. is this waht you wish to see ? Pls think twice for the RAKYAT who loves DAP and your future kids.
Comment by Jennifer Batu Gajah — February 21, 2008 @ 9:40 am
Dear YB Fong,
You still have enough time to change your decision which the majority here would like to see. So please, we would like to see miracle happens and a strong come back by you would certainly help you to retain your seat. C’mon, we’re all right behind you! It’s now or never for the opposition to knock down BN!You represent US-the ordinary public that needs the SOMEONE like you to represent n fight for us! So pls, pls , pls, we need you for this GE…….
Comment by Alex Tan — February 21, 2008 @ 9:58 am
Maybe she is not reading this blog space anymore…don’t waste our time pleading for her return, for she will not. She has probably switched camp…sad, unbelievable but life has to go on. I am sure she did not sign a bond with DAP and Batu Gajah, so if she decides she has had enough, she has had enough. Nothing all of us can do about it.
Comment by Enkidu — February 21, 2008 @ 10:17 am
Since Po Kuan has chosen not to reveal what are her long standing problems in Perak DAP , may I suggest that DAP leaders do the talking.
Tell the Malaysians what have been the internal probelms , then we will have a better idea what caused Po Kuan to decide to quit Batu Gajah and whether she was justified in doing so.
Comment by elephant man — February 21, 2008 @ 10:44 am
Dear YB Fong,
I know it is hard to make this decision, but i salute you for having the strength and guts to stand on your decision.
Take care and cheer
Comment by Andrew Chong — February 21, 2008 @ 10:57 am
I think we are beating an old issue to death. If she wants to come back, she would have done so. If DAP emerges a winner, we shall remember her for the one who turned her back on the party. Not the party.
Comment by Penangman — February 21, 2008 @ 11:33 am
Yes. Enough has been said. She chooses to be incommunicado. We cannot be spending precious time at this crucial hour to deliberate on this issue. Respect her wish. Focus on the larger battle looming ahead of us. We Batu Gajahans look forward to welcoming the new candidate whoever he or she may be. We shall walk with him or her to cover every square inch of Batu Gajah to hand BN an even greater defeat than in 2004. BN’s spin media have gone too far this time, making a mountain out of a mole hill and insulting the intelligence of Batu Gajahans. Wise Voters like us cannot be fooled by them.
Comment by Wise Voter — February 21, 2008 @ 1:13 pm
Dear comradeand young fighter Po Kuan, I truly can empathise with you. I echo commenter 65’s words (PM, thanks for preceding Desi!:) — For what it is worth, I blogged about a parallel experience back in GE2004, surf over if thou be curio cat! Regards and peAce to all–Desi
Comment by ylchong — February 21, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
No matter what(private or public issue), you must also come out for the election. This is only i can say. Wish to see u soon ..
Comment by JJ Ng — February 21, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
Please read the letter from 鄭丁賢. I fully agree with what he said in the letter.
You should really stand for the 12th General Election. Everyone (supporters of the opposition parties) wants you to contest for the Batu Gajah parliamentary seat.
Please change your mind!
Comment by Concerned Citizen — February 21, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
po kuan,
as you can see from reaction in your blog for the past few days , people reacted sad and sympathetic innitially and now they are getting angry with you .enough destruction has been done to the opposition front.you are not only hurting your voters but to the other malaysians who support you and believe in having a strong opposition . you are too emotional .if you wanted to quit you should have done it immediately after your wedding.then everybody will accept it. you also planted a seed of potential conflict by naming a succesor. you should not exert your whatever dissatisfaction towards your party and indirectly giving the ruling corrupted govermnet added advantage. you are really disappointing.don’t be like edison chen, come out and face your voters.they deserve a better explantion. compare to zakaria,close one eye mohd said and bung they are much better than you when handling pressure from the people and now you can’t even tolerate a small challenge within a party. for the sake of the country ,do reconsider your decision.what ever it is i do not think that you are irreplacable.
lastly all the best to you.
Comment by wind of change — February 21, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
YB. PK Fong:
After knowing the decision you have made. We as a Malaysian really feel dissapointed, Malaysian do not want to lose you, Malaysian still need you, Malaysian really hope that you will consider to stand again in Batu Gajah. Stand for the race, for the nation and for the Malaysian’s future.
Comment by SHY — February 21, 2008 @ 2:42 pm
There’s still time to be positive instead of having an ever staying regret in the hearts of you & all supporters for the rest of their lives
Comment by just sad — February 21, 2008 @ 2:48 pm
Po Kuan,
You will be remembered for hurting your own party one week before the election nomination day.
Comment by Jspt — February 21, 2008 @ 2:57 pm
Po Kuan , come Muar to contest with your husband. I am sure the all of Muar people support like Batu gajah .
We are waiting for you ….
Muar ,
Comment by Muar Supportor — February 21, 2008 @ 3:13 pm
Hi Fong Poh Kuan,
It is sad to know that you are withdrawing. But I hope that you can rise up again. Please don’t let any negative thoughts hinder you from getting up to yourself again. Though I am from Penang and a fellow member of DAP also, I hope that you can take charge in Batu Gajah again.
Look at your name. The last word means king. Don’t be like Moses who refused to lead the people out of Egypt. But it is through God’s appointment, that he did it.
God spoke on behalf of Moses when he went to the court to see Pharoah. Perhaps there are lots of pharoahs that hurt or scare you in your life but God is always with you. If you watch the Prince of Egypt, the cartoon that was forbidden to be shown in the local cinemas, you will know that He is the Greatest One who can sink the forces of Egypt.
A king can redeem his people and you(queen) too can redeem your people. Fight on…You can make it. We are always with you.
I can’t tell you how I experience God’s power but it is something different. He will lead you and guide you.
Comment by amoslai2008 — February 21, 2008 @ 3:26 pm
YB,
Pls reconsider your decision,we need you to be part of our battle for a CHANGE.We have enough of BN ruling for last 50 years and we cant be RULED again for next 50 years or so.Malaysian need ppl like you to fight our right..
Comment by raychee — February 21, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
sad to see you leave us rakyat.
yes i understand your personal reasons, but when you decided to join DAP, that’s when you gave up your personal life to be the voice of the rakyat.
leadership will come and go, and only the strongest will survive. the only people that can make you quit is the rakyat through their vote.
its so disappointing that you lost, even before ever playing the game. don’t let this be a lesson for your kids - quit when its tough.
is it time for a leadership change in dap?
blessings always.
Comment by kingkraal — February 21, 2008 @ 3:43 pm
YB Fong,
Please do not quit at this time. We all need you!!! Many many Malaysian are supporting you and please do not disappoint us. There is still time for you to come back and we will love you more with open heart… please help us to deny BN majority win…you can do it in BG but not other people!
Comment by Ah Mai — February 21, 2008 @ 3:53 pm
2.5% from government budget give to Chinese primary school, 1% give to Tamil school and balance all give to Malay school. If you think this is fair, you can quit from this election. We need you Po Kuan, we need you to fight for us the unfairness for whole Malaysian.
Comment by cslim — February 21, 2008 @ 4:01 pm
Please consider again.
Comment by cslim — February 21, 2008 @ 4:06 pm
Po Kuan, I’m from Ipoh working in HK now and following the 2008 election news closely. I really hope that you re-consider your decision because Malaysia really needs people like you to make a difference - we cannot change the fact that we are living in a racist country (even Americans, which UMNO claims as racist, could vote for a black candidate as President, we shall see if it ever happens in Malaysia) we need people like you to save us from UMNO politicians, to fight for injustices by UMNO politicians and to ensure that UMNO politicians are well behaved.
Only with people like you make us Malaysians living overseas feel there is a reason to come back - Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Reconsider!
Comment by benjamin — February 21, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
HOW MUCH THEY PAID YOU???
Comment by COMMONER — February 21, 2008 @ 4:25 pm
YB, i am very surprised for your decision for not contest… Please stand with us to defeat the monopoli of BN.. please change your decision…
Comment by kwlim — February 21, 2008 @ 6:22 pm
please stay with us…
Comment by kwlim — February 21, 2008 @ 6:23 pm
Your action of dropping a bomb to the DAP, showing pity face to the media andf then hiding with my beloved hubby in the jungle should be heavily condemned by all those who wish to see a stronger opposition party against the corrupted BN government. U better quit now, pls!!!!!
Comment by michaellee — February 21, 2008 @ 6:39 pm
Dear Po kuan, my family and i have been loyal DAP supporters for many years now, since the days of Patto. Yes we hail from Ipoh and now being in Seputeh we have continued to show our support. This election, for me was to represent the turning point for Malaysian politics and justice for the rakyat - FINALLY. so needless to say I am crushed by your 11th hour decision to pull out and jeorpardise this golden opportunity to end a 50 year era of tyranny. I am sure your reasons are valid, whatever they may be. But aren’t we the rakyat to come first before you ? is that not the price you pay when you become the ‘people’s’ representative? I am so utterly disappointed. Infact everyday i read the paper’s and see how much the bickering in DAP is highlighted and I feel so betrayed. Betrayed by a party whom my parents have supported and who my whole clan has voted for all these years. Please, please reconsider, not for yourself, but for us and for your nation who needs you at such a time as this.
Love,
Seetha
Comment by Seetha — February 21, 2008 @ 7:20 pm
I hope you will reconsider. We need leader like you in our Parliament.
Comment by Ewan — February 21, 2008 @ 7:24 pm
Dear YB Fong,
Please reconsider. With the development within BN (and the conflicts that are starting to expose), this is the best time for opposition.
Look at the big picture.
Please seek re-election.
Comment by CT Tan — February 21, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
Dear YB Fong,
Please reconsider. With the development within BN (and the conflicts that are starting to expose), this is the best time for opposition.
Look at the big picture.
Please seek re-election. Please don’t dissapoint the rakyat.
Comment by CT Tan — February 21, 2008 @ 7:32 pm
I’m just a 19 years old….Still can’t vote yet but I admire and want to be a DAP politician since I was young…..
Last time I thought that all of the members in DAP are so greatness…They fight with the government for us… I know the ways to be a well-known politician like you really isn’t an easy thing……
But from your quit, I only realised that I’m wrong…Actually all of you are selfish….really selfish..
I thought you realy can sacrifise yourself for fighting with the government,I thought that you are one of the heroine that I admire…hahaaa…laughing at myself and asking why I’m so stupid….
You are so selfish….so selfish…You don’t care on our feeling…you don’t care your friends’ feeling…you don’t care your party….you just care on your feeling…..
So dissapointed…. You quit this party because of your faces???
When you drink the water please remember where it’s sources come from…..
N in my heart now you are just a 10 years old childish kid….
and I just want to say that I will hate you if BN win in Batu Gajah this time
Comment by Huixin — February 21, 2008 @ 7:40 pm
Please don’t let the bastard BN to manipulate your decisions. Please consider your decision… though i know that GOD knows the best.
Comment by NAJAH — February 21, 2008 @ 8:43 pm
Please don’t let the bastard BN to manipulate your decisions. Though I know that ….GOD KNOWS THE BEST FOR YOU!!!
PLEASE DON”T LET US DOWN …
Comment by NAJAH — February 21, 2008 @ 8:46 pm
Dear Po Kuan,
Most impt is what is best for you. You have given your best, and you owe no one nothing. Don’t make any one made you feel guilty. Ignore comments and allegations that are baseless.
No one knows better than you do of what you are going through. Prior to this, I already knew of jealousy towards you few years back. I cannot disclose the conversations which were in confidence.
It’s easier to fight external foes than within. As to why you dropped the bombshell at crucial moment, I myself will do the same if I am pushed beyond limit. Nobody knows your threshold which results in insinuations.
You cannot serve well if you are not fair to yourself.
Sit back and take comfort, many people have confidence in you.
Comment by cheang — February 21, 2008 @ 8:56 pm
Dear YB, i have been your supporter since day 1. lately, i have been asked a lot of questions about your leaving–i was asked simply because i have been a long-term political observer. why did she leave at this crucial time? it’s the DAP she wants to hurt, not the leaders,right? who gains most by her quit decision at this crucial hour? i have stammered through most of the answers in defending you. there is one question i could not answer at all: HOW MUCH DID THE BN PAY HER ?
Comment by batugajah man — February 21, 2008 @ 8:58 pm
we’ve had enough of u!please stay away!
Comment by bg — February 21, 2008 @ 9:14 pm
Dear Chili Padi,
Do not look at Perak. Do not look at Batu Gajah. Do not look at the Little Napoleons. Look at the BIG picture—-MALAYSIA ! Look at the WHOLE nation.
You are still young: HALF my age! There is a GREAT future for you and for DAP . Malaysians need as many chili padis as possible to make it very HOT for BN; you have made it very hot for BN and made them uncomfortable. You are the chili padi for them.
Think of the BIG picture: Malaysia. JUSTICE, FAIR PLAY, GOOD GOVERNANCE . People look up to you to make it HOT for BN.
Do re-consider. I have been a DAP supporter since teh 1960’s; in fact before DAP was born, when PAP of Singapore was in Malaysia. Inspite of teh ups and downs, I have always believed in the BIG picture: Malaysia; and DAP’s long struggle for JUSTICE and FAIRNESS.Disappointed as I have been with DAP, I still support it.
Time is running out. Look at the BIG picture, please. I am already 70; and may not live to see another General . You have many General Elections to go ,
Comment by Huang Siew Hock — February 21, 2008 @ 9:43 pm
I will FORGIVE you if you come back !!!!!
WE WILL NOT GIVE UP YOU UNTIL LAST MINUTE OK !!!!!
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 21, 2008 @ 9:45 pm
IT DOESN’T MATTER!!!!!
FORGET EVERYTHING AND COME BACK !!!!!!
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 21, 2008 @ 9:48 pm
Dear Fong,
Pls chenge mind and contest, pls… we Malaysian need u!!!
Comment by Po Kuan Fan — February 21, 2008 @ 10:02 pm
I appreciated your past performance politically, but you chickened out like a little kid at the last moment, as if it was timed purposely to punish those party you dislike, I feel ashamed….
Comment by TCK — February 21, 2008 @ 10:06 pm
Dear Poh Kuan,
It’s not easy to say quit. Especially to an orgn which you have been with for so many years. I believe it must be a tough decision.
However, Many of us and of course me too also hope that you can contest in this coming election. not doing for DAP, not doing for those who disappointed you or those who gave you hard time, BUT PLEASE COME BACK. You are one of the Best MP that we ever have. With you around, our voice are heard and we see the light of hope in Malaysia. Please do consider. with all best wishes…
Comment by ah mei — February 21, 2008 @ 10:22 pm
Dear Poh Kuan,
It’s must be difficult for you to make such decision at this critical time. But sincerely hope that you will reconsider your decision. PLEASE COME BACK, not for the sake of DAP, nor for the people who have hurt you and disappointed you. BUT please come back for the people at large who love you. You are the hope to many Malaysian. With you around in Parliment, our voice are heard. Please reconsider. With all my best wishes.
Comment by WL Lee — February 21, 2008 @ 10:31 pm
Chili Padi, i really hope that you call the Party that you are available to stand for the election before sunday. Not only you betray the party but the people who had been supporting u all these years. Knowing BN is a bunch of corrupted evils and hypocrites, u should come back to lend your hand to eliminate them. PLEASE WE NEED YOU!!
Comment by mike lee — February 21, 2008 @ 10:56 pm
You give all Malaysian a very sad and hopeless day, is this the intention ? you remind me of Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, we may see you in BN project…
Comment by William Yeo — February 21, 2008 @ 11:38 pm
你想成为千古罪人吗？你破坏了行動党的士氣，也傷害了马来西亚人民。。我们渡过伤心的一天。能不能完成大我在以你了。。。
Comment by William Yeo — February 21, 2008 @ 11:48 pm
同胞，没有了馮寶君， 我们还是要斗争，大家不可放弃。我也不喜欢Lim Guan Eng，但我还是会投 DAP, because it is our hope.
Comment by William Yeo — February 22, 2008 @ 12:01 am
Let me join DAP and support all member leave DAP due to the same reason, we should start a change to DAP before change malaysia. All leaving member please come back after election.
Comment by William Yeo — February 22, 2008 @ 12:09 am
Hi there. I think you should explain to your supporters or even to the public what is your reason by pulling yourself off from the 12th GE. I appreciated all the sacrifices you have made through out these years and I do hope you can come back to us. For DAP and for your country.
May God Bless You!!!
Comment by CK Tan — February 22, 2008 @ 12:15 am
A lot of us in Perak knew this was coming for weeks. The rumour mill has been rife about an attempt to move Po Kuan to a different seat backed by powerful figures in the party.
So please get down from your high horses and give this lady a break. They gave her an ultimatum, she called their bluff. And now they act as if they’re shocked and hurt.
If anyone is to blame, it has to be the SG who proved himself to be unable to act as the honest broker in such disputes. His leadership qualities leave a lot to be desired.
Comment by BK — February 22, 2008 @ 12:36 am
so dissapointing!bg would have been in the bag if not for this circus you have created.i really hope u were not bought over.myb u do have legitimate reasons but u should have been more of a team player n not behave in this manner.ur much better than this!u know it.think of the rakyat of bg whom u claim 2 represent!
Comment by outraged — February 22, 2008 @ 12:47 am
Silence is not golden!!
Why give up just becos of petty issues.
u should know the evils of BN
Please come back and be a Cili Padi to BN evils
Comment by Lee Ah Lian — February 22, 2008 @ 1:47 am
考慮到怎 样了??????????????
我等了 很 久 了 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
快点回 复我们 !!!!!
不然 你 就 干干脆脆 关掉这个 部落格 !!!!!!!!
hehehe
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 1:49 am
考慮到怎 样了??????????????
我等了 很 久 了 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
快点回 复我们 !!!!!
不然 你 就 干干脆脆 关掉这个 部落格 !!!!!!!!
hehehe
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 1:51 am
考慮到怎 样了??????????????
我等了 很 久 了 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
快点回 复我们 !!!!!
不然 你 就 干干脆脆 关掉这个 部落格 !!!!!!!!
hehehe
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 1:52 am
sorry I didn’t spamming deliberately… something wrong with the internet browser =)
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 1:57 am
Dear YB Fong,
It is sad to know you quit. Sad not because you are female MP. Because of good and hard working Chinese MP are lesser and lesser. Please re-consider your decision.
Comment by kclee — February 22, 2008 @ 2:54 am
回想起来，许多人问冯保君，为什么现在才宣布，不是早一点宣布，事情一定是一再的发生，令她忍无可忍，甚至在她作出退选决定之前又发生，令她终于说，enough is enough。
她是在提名日一周前做出退选的宣布，如果她要DAP难堪的话，她可以在提名前夕或提名日宣布。她在周日宣布退选后便不再发言，除了在其部落格发表不接受挽留的一个声明。
我认为馮寶君的作法很成熟，她没有理由在首相宣布大选之前就宣布不要竞选，因为那时她还在忍，忍不住了自然就爆发了。她也不作指责，指说是霹雳州的内部问题，不愿深入讨论，因为一讨论便会伤到DAP了。
大家应该要谅解她。
馮寶君，祝福你。
http://rightthinking123.blogspot.com
Comment by KC GOH — February 22, 2008 @ 3:26 am
最新消息 !!!
宝君已经答应回来了!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 3:32 am
Who say she is coming back? Bluffing!
One day left, still no sight of appear! Well…seems no hope to get her back to the arena.
Take care Madam and wish you a wonderful future no matter where you are.
Comment by Joshua — February 22, 2008 @ 6:09 am
Po Kuan,
SELFISH!
Being MP you are really have very low EQ. I do not understand MP giving reasons of this kind. You join any organization irespective of politics, business, or NGO the issues of men dominating women is very very usual. Does not this happens in UMNO, MCA, MIC, Gerakan or others. Does it not happens at home. We chinese will always have a man as our family breadwinner.
I myself is a businesswomen in Ipoh and I would like to advise you that man will always respect you and leave things to you to decide and perform as they are always relying on women wherever they are(home, politics or business) if you give them a chance to work with you. I personally feel that you to not know how to play with your card. You may be to ego after 2 terms as MP as I can see you have changed tremendously for the past 3 years. You have changed to be domineering and power crazy. You should play your card that well that they will push you higher and not seeking resignation to push yourself higher.
CHINESE SAYING: The higher you hope the worse will become which I believe this is happening to you.
If you want to go away do it quietly at the right time which means the time when you give you statement during your wedding and that will make you highly respected and what a true and sincere politician should do. WHY??? Now.
YOU WILL NEVER EXCELL WHEREVER AND WHATEVER YOU DO IF YOU KEEP THIS TYPE OF EGO AND SELFISH CHARACTER.
Being a resident of Ipoh who is moving around the political and business society in Ipoh I would like to tell you that I expected you will not contest this term but I did not expect you to be so stupid to do this at a last minute. Politicians to does things last minute are just having 2 things in mind. Either they want something out of this or they are being bought over. You should be albe to answer youself which one you are heading.
GOD BLESS YOU.
Comment by ireneyow — February 22, 2008 @ 7:54 am
Dear YB, I have been your supporter since day 1. lately, i have had to defend your stand. the many questions included: does she want to hurt the DAP or the leaders? why choose this crucial time to quit? why didn’t she quit earlier where BN won’t gain much? many many other questions as well. i have stammered and stuttered through all the answers, but there was one question i could not answer: HOW MUCH DID THE BN PAY HER?
Comment by batugajahman — February 22, 2008 @ 8:25 am
please read the open letter addressed to you in the sinchew newspaper presented by editor yesterday. I fully agree his view and comments. So,Y.B ,pls come out to contest because this is for the country,for DAP and not only for ownself!!!
Comment by kss — February 22, 2008 @ 9:24 am
Po Kuan,
Let’s face the issue. Come back, win the seat, solve the internal DAP problems. Stand up as a leader. A leader is someone who relentlessly pursuing his/her vision, remove obstacles along the way, fight for the right things, and lastly do the right things right.
You have been long enough in the political arena. You should already understand that there will be no doubt that different leaders will have different agenda. But, most importantly, is the party going in the right direction and vision? If you believe it is, and this has no conflict with your own vision/mission, you should continue to contest. Internal conflicts happen everywhere, in a company, in a family, in a political party. You as a lead should demonstrate your courage and your capability to resolve this internal conflicts. Running away does not bring any good to the party and even to yourself. Imagine in a company where internal conflicts happen, and all the leaders run away, how will the company continue to be run, how will the company gain the shareholder trusts. Shareholder will only respect the company leaders who face the issues and find a resolution pro-actively when the company is facing problems. Similarly, people will only respect political leaders who face issues and resolve them pro-actively rather than shying away.
Look at the US election. Each party has several of their own candidates contesting to represent the party for the president contest. Obama and Hillary, both have different agenda, different styles and different vision. But, they never shy away. They fight for their own beliefs, they fight for the people’s wish and for people’s sake.
So, I do hope that you will really consider to come back. Change your minds and contest. If you want the people to change the government, you should first demonstrate the change in yourself.
Change your mind, come back and contest.
Comment by mywle0 — February 22, 2008 @ 9:27 am
PoKUAN,dear Y.B,pls read the open letter adressed to you in yesterday sinchew newspaper. I fully agree the editor’s view and comments.I urge Y.B can come out to contest because this is not only for your ownself, but for the DAP and country.I have the confidence that you will not disappoint to most of the MALAYSIAN.
Comment by kss — February 22, 2008 @ 9:40 am
Y.B,pls come back and stand for contest,because you know very well that this is not only for yourself,but more importantly for DAP and the country and the future of all Malaysian. Pls read the open letter that addressed to you in yesterday sinchew newspaper.I fully agree to the editor’s view and comments. Y.B,I believe you will not disappoint to all your supportors and our Malaysia future!!!
Comment by kss — February 22, 2008 @ 10:03 am
Fong Po Kuan, u hurt those who love u
Comment by james wong — February 22, 2008 @ 10:16 am
I fully agree to the sinchew newpaper editor’s view and comments .Dear Y.B. Pls come back to contest, you know that this is not only for yourself but the actual impact will be on DAP and Malaysians future in political aspects!!!
Comment by kss — February 22, 2008 @ 10:22 am
After so many days of comments and press coverage, I believe you should have faced complex feelings and various experience that other people would take years (if not life) to go through. Nevertheless, after all these “hoo-ha”, guess you will grow and learn about life.
No one is indispensable in this planet. Deng Xiaoping did it well in China. Despite his demise, China continues to grow. So, the dilemma for DAP is - it is lacking of the vision and mission of great politician like Deng Xiaoping. After so many years, DAP still depend on dinosaur thinking. Same topic repeated over and over again. Take an example:
http://www.kwongwah.com.my/news/2008/02/15/133.html
If Barisan cannot keep Intel, do you think DAP can? Nevertheless, honestly, I used to vote for Barisan. However, this round, I will cast my vote for DAP. Not because DAP is go great - because Barisan is worse and it has disappointed me a lot more.
I salute you for your coverage. I don’t know the exact reason you quit. But, allow me to share with you just 1 rof my thought about politics in Malaysia:
a) Lack of long term vision and strategies – probably due to poor leadership
There is no opposition in Malaysia that could replace Barisan at this moment. Unlike Australia or South Korea or Taiwan, the so-called opposition parties here (if there is any) have never groomed and planned for long term strategies. Take the example of DPP party in Taiwan, it was formed in 80’s – probably 20 years later than DAP. And, It has ruled Taiwan for 8 years!
Just because of Chief Minister position, the entire team of elite “parachuted” to Penang. For so many years after Tanjong 1, 2, and 2.5.., why DAP always focus in Penang? Just because of Chief Minister post? When Mr Lim Guan Eng decides to move to Penang, has he thought of the feelings of people (and other races not only Chinese) in other constituency?
To me, opposition party means the entity that could challenge the existing administration and ready to take over – just like the recent event in Australia where Labour party took over. But, in Malaysia, for so many years, the so-called opposition parties only has short-sighted tactical movements. From my observation about the current 2008 election, it probably will take another 50 years before Malaysia could achieve what South Korea or Taiwan did. And, I believe, DAP will not be the lead role because DAP has never considered the feelings for the others 55% – 60% of the voters.
So, maybe DAP will gain this round. But, when the situation change, people will change to Barisan again. Why? Well, you probably know the answer.
Comment by kloss2 — February 22, 2008 @ 11:14 am
Dear Po Kuan,
Its just too sad that you could be strong in your decision, its definitely a very good character, but please during this crucial time its a make or break, I am sure you still have younger generation that will be the one to bear our ignorance now.No one can force you to reverse and only you csan do it. Hope you are NOT THE ALIKE LLT,
Comment by leech56 — February 22, 2008 @ 11:24 am
Dear PO Kuan,
It looks like you will be the other LLT, looking at self interest, which will hound you as I am sure you have young aspiring to a better future, in time to come they have to ask their-mother, aunty or want ever they have to address you. Then you will have to carry to your next life which a day will come for all living including humans.
God bless you never too late to reconsider, under DAP or Independent at least your sweet voice being heard in august house.
Comment by leech56 — February 22, 2008 @ 11:35 am
hope you can really reconsider again
Comment by cslim — February 22, 2008 @ 11:43 am
hope you can really reconsider again
Comment by cslim — February 22, 2008 @ 11:49 am
Hi Po Kuan,
To be frank, in fact most of the peoples are very angry with you, we angry that you mess up everything and just quit like that. You have jeopardized all the efforts peoples had put in for years. But we still keep calm and plead you hope that you will reconsider.
Anyway, it is your choice, There is nothing we can do about it except keep pleading on you.
Since the media make so negative report on your leaving, then now make use of the media and come back, I am sure they will put your face on the headline again.
Come on madam, wipe your tear and come back for the fight.
Comment by jhtam — February 22, 2008 @ 12:50 pm
We wish u back…. wish get your good news soon !!!!!!
Comment by jenson — February 22, 2008 @ 12:52 pm
I love you YB!!!!
You are back with us now!!!
May we deny BN two third this time!!!
BN is the one that is caught with a lot of internal party crisis right now! With DAP penang and perak crisis over, I believe DAP will win this battle beautifully!
Gogogo~ I am sosososo happy now….
Comment by Chong Zhemin — February 22, 2008 @ 12:58 pm
Dear YB Po Kuan,
We really love and need you! I just heard news that you could be coming back, it that true? Please, please, please, please, please, please, please come back ok?!!!
With your comeback, it’ll be a boost to DAP! Let’s kick Bodohwi’s ass on 8 March!!
Comment by Uncle Chuah — February 22, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
As promised. i’m gonna jump down from London Bridge tomorrow when I wake up……
Worth it though….
Comment by Chong Zhemin — February 22, 2008 @ 1:13 pm
Dear Poh Kuam,
I’m gld to hear u will come back! Thx Poh Kuan!
I love u so much!!
Comment by earnyee — February 22, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
Yahoo!! YB Poh Kuan is coming back!! We love you!!
Comment by Uncle Chuah — February 22, 2008 @ 1:19 pm
Welcome back and God Bless you.
Comment by Mr Smith — February 22, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
Dear Po Kuan,
Which party doesn’t have internal politicking especially with the nomination day around the corner? There are many in UMNO, MCA & MIC but this are not given the media coverage. But when it happens to DAP or any other oppostion party especially in their stronghold area, the media will made it a BIG headlines. This will undermine the support for the opposition. We need a strong opposition in the Parliament after what we have gone through the past 4 years. We need to deny the govt their 2/3 majority or else every decision that they made will be steamrolled.
Comment by francis — February 22, 2008 @ 1:45 pm
General Po Kuan
Your soldiers will love you crazy.
May God bless you!
Comment by waterman — February 22, 2008 @ 1:48 pm
Pls come back..all the malaysian need you.
Pls Pls Pls….
Comment by kiwi — February 22, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
welcome back
You are my favourite
Comment by kim — February 22, 2008 @ 1:51 pm
Is it true? Why DAP still didnt announce it? But really hope it is true.
Comment by bc — February 22, 2008 @ 2:02 pm
谢谢你的勇气…我支持你的归来…我国的民主有希望了
Comment by Kei — February 22, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
Oh Great! I’m so glad to hear you coming back to fight “Barisan Najis” with us. The rakyat will be very fortunate to have you as our MP again.
Comment by William — February 22, 2008 @ 2:11 pm
Thank you, YB! At last you are back…i have read the updated news from Chinapress…
Comment by MF Chu — February 22, 2008 @ 2:20 pm
Look Po Kuan,
I know it’s a difficult time for you. You might be discouraged and there might be so many things influencing your decision not to contest in the next general elections.
But think of it, that with Malaysia in shambles now, can we afford to lose another leader of many capabilities.
No, we cannot. Because we have an election to win and we will do our best although it tears us inside and we want justice served so much.
There are only two paths now - to contest or not to contest.
To not contest is easy because giving up does not require effort. It will cost you nothing. At most, you’ll suffer the hauntings of regret that you did not do anything.
To contest is tough. Because you have to face rejection, grow, and stretch into your position. It may take humility to accept what has been alloted to you, but the question is, after you have paid the price, is it worth it?
Fong Po Kuan! Rise up again and take back what is yours!
Make sure Barisan suffers a massive loss.
If we cannot count on you, who else can we rely on?
Comment by Randy Khoo — February 22, 2008 @ 2:21 pm
Nathaniel Tan blog with a simple title heading Po Kuan Back?
http://jelas.info/
If its true, welcome back in our fight to tell BN, time is up. We will show BN the exit door
Comment by Chee Yong — February 22, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
Altho i dun vote at Batu Gajah, i voted DAP temiang, seremban
seeing u quit, i also got no mood to cast my vote
now u r coming back, i sure will take the hussle to drive down to seremban to vote for DAP !
Comment by alex — February 22, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
It’s TRUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is BACK !!!!!!!!!!!
She can show her talent in Parliament !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 2:24 pm
国会是 属于 宝君 发挥 才华 的最佳舞台 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
I hope it is true you are back to the field. 希望你一切以大局为重. 很感叹看过星洲郑丁贤的心声后. 国家人民(包括所有种族)须要敢想敢干的代议士.
Comment by Danny — February 22, 2008 @ 2:28 pm
继续发光 。。。发亮 !!!!!!!!!!
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 2:30 pm
hurray…. hurray…..
MP is back
Comment by Danny — February 22, 2008 @ 2:30 pm
yes…………….
Comment by anonymous — February 22, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
Any confirmation from DAP or Po Kuan herself? I’m still trying to get her confirmation. If it’s true, we welcome PK back to BG. Let’s be united again and let’s vote for more opposition in the Parliament this time. Deny the govt 2/3 majority. For PK, don’t get upset over some of the remarks in yr blog. I guess everyone is just concern as you are. You are their hope.
Comment by francis — February 22, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
welcome back!
欢迎宝君重返国会!
Comment by thepplway — February 22, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
It is unbelievable that you announce your resignation at a critical time like this. you are well known “cili Padi” in the political scene, and please be a “cili padi” to your opposition as well as your own party! there is no true friends in politics and im sure you have realised that by now! but by resigning at a critical time like this do not win you any sympathy votes, your decision neither makes you a hero nor a party loyalist.
Comment by Steven — February 22, 2008 @ 2:34 pm
I just check thru the Chinapress web site. The news is true. So glad she is coming back.Hurray..!!!!!
Comment by bc — February 22, 2008 @ 2:36 pm
Ong Ka Chuan want to become minister after general election, he doesn’t dare to contest in Batu Gajah Pariamentary Seat again lol !!!
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 2:36 pm
So glad to hear that ….. Finally she back !!!!!!
Comment by LIM — February 22, 2008 @ 2:36 pm
thanks, i am working at oversea, and this is my 1st life time feedback to a YB (believe me, i don really have much good impressions on YBs), in short, thanks, thanks for staying, thanks for fighting with us.
DAP, YB, you are not alone.
Comment by SC — February 22, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
Do not dissapoint us again.
Comment by kelvin — February 22, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! our dearest YB FONG back. TQ
Comment by wan — February 22, 2008 @ 2:39 pm
welcome back, YB.
Comment by heiden — February 22, 2008 @ 2:43 pm
YB Po Kuan. I know you will come back and will lead the people to the POWER. You make the right decision and see how desparate your supporters from everywhere in Malaysia wants you. So CHEERS…………
Comment by Dap supporter — February 22, 2008 @ 2:43 pm
Can anyone publish the link to prove it ? Po Kuan , Please update us quickly !!!
Comment by Your Fans — February 22, 2008 @ 2:44 pm
Finally, Po Kuan is back!
Let’s work hand in hand to over-turn BN!
Comment by Ah Guan — February 22, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
Dear YB Fong,
TQVM!!! Finally you’re back!!Like I said beforek, you’ll never walk alone & we the ORDINARY PUBLIC will stand firm behind you to face the war!! Bring it on, BN!!
Comment by Alex Tan — February 22, 2008 @ 2:50 pm
Remember!no matter whats your decision is,u now are taking the KEY tat can change the history.so do the right choice and welcome back!!hope u will win in this general election!
Comment by dreamer — February 22, 2008 @ 2:50 pm
Yay! This is a joyful day indeed and to coincide it, it is Friday!
Thanks Po Kuan for not disappointing the rakyat. We know you still have the fire in you!
Comment by myop101 — February 22, 2008 @ 2:54 pm
YB Fong,
That’s my girl! Set aside all troubles and help bring change to Malaysia.
Thank you for listening to all the appeals.
OD
Comment by Orang Dunia — February 22, 2008 @ 2:54 pm
its good that u came back, this showed that dap has showed their internal misunderstanding. I think its time for you to get ready your weapon and go all the way out to fight, pls be the voice, eyes and ears of the people. At this point of time, there is only 1 party that is sad that u make a comeback thats mca, cos they “thought” they can win the seat.
Do your best, be calm and brave to face the people. Dont let any criticisms take you down. U know your own ability and at this moment u are still the “siao la jiao” in our heart
be blessed. and pls take care yourself, family and your people who has helped you. thank you once again
Comment by jus — February 22, 2008 @ 2:54 pm
To all Batu Gajah Voters and DAP supporters. Do not despair.
Read the good news at Kit’s blog that YB FPK is returning.
Hold your breath. Wait for the press conference at 2 pm today.
Fantastic! YB, we Batu Gajahans look forward to welcoming you back. We know that deep in your heart, DAP is in your blood. We know you will never leave us. You are a sister to all of us. We love you. YB, we shall hold hands with you to walk the streets of Batu Gajah and cover every square inch to give you a thumping victory.
DAP Voters and supporters, stand united. To all Malaysians, Vote Wisely. Vote for CHANGE. Listen to DAP 2008
Election Theme Song “Just Change”
JUST CHANGE FOR MALAYSIA
JUST CHANGE FOR MALAYSIA
JUST CHANGE WE WILL OVERCOME
JUST CHANGE WE WILL SEE THE SUN
TOGETHER MALAYSIA STAND AS ONE
TOGETHER WE WILL NEVER RUN
TOGETHER IT’S LIKE NEVER BEFORE
TOGETHER WHAT WE’RE FIGHTING FOR
JUST CHANGE FOR MALAYSIA
JUST CHANGE FOR MALAYSIA
JUST CHANGE WE WILL OVERCOME
JUST CHANGE WE WILL SEE THE SUN
CORRUPTION WE WILL STOP THE DRAIN
SENSELESS CRIME WE WILL END THE PAIN
INFLATION WE WILL ALSO TAME
TOGETHER WE WILL RISE AGAIN
JUST CHANGE FOR MALAYSIA
JUST CHANGE FOR MALAYSIA
JUST CHANGE WE WILL OVERCOME
JUST CHANGE WE WILL SEE THE SUN
WE WILL FIGHT FOR OUR RIGHTS TO BE FREE
FOR EQUALITY
JUSTICE WE WILL DEFEND
LEADERS MUST HAVE INTEGRITY
FOREVER MALAYSIANS MUST COME FIRST
AND NEVER WILL WE BE COERCED
REMEMBER IF WE VOTE WISELY
TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE HISTORY
(EVERYONE OF US MUST MAKE THAT CHANGE)
JUST CHANGE FOR MALAYSIA
JUST CHANGE FOR MALAYSIA
JUST CHANGE WE WILL OVERCOME
JUST CHANGE WE WILL NEVER RUN
JUST CHANGE FOR MALAYSIA
JUST CHANGE FOR MALAYSIA
JUST CHANGE WE WILL OVERCOME
JUST CHANGE WE WILL SEE THE SUN
JUST C - H — A - - - N —— G ———– E
Comment by Wise Voter — February 22, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
Its a good news. I admire you have the courage to take the proper action upon your awareness. On people with wisdom can take this course of action.
Please move and have a successful election campaign in coming days.
Please forgive if my early comment seems harsh.
Comment by cmbss — February 22, 2008 @ 2:57 pm
welcome you stay back/on batu gajah, you can help the opposite party make deny 2/3 of BN
Comment by ncysan — February 22, 2008 @ 3:05 pm
Welcome back Po Kuan, though you never really left us.
We will walk with you!
Comment by carboncopy — February 22, 2008 @ 3:06 pm
Yessssssssssssssssssss! you have returned.
I see disarray in the camp of the arrogant.
Comment by st — February 22, 2008 @ 3:12 pm
Hurray …. hurray ….
Very happy to hear that. At last, she back…..!!!!!!!!
Comment by danlimsm — February 22, 2008 @ 3:14 pm
聪明! 因为你回来行動党士氣大振, 华都牙也选民也笑了. 加油!!
Comment by why — February 22, 2008 @ 3:27 pm
Congratulation! You made a right move, A historical move, Malaysian need A person like you to present in Parlimen. A good news to All Malaysians, DAP, Opposition.
Comment by Danny — February 22, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
You will get my vote again. Be our voice in Parlimen. Thank you.
Comment by peisheah — February 22, 2008 @ 3:38 pm
Welcome back! Good News for DAP and people of Malaysia. Thank you PK.
Comment by jspt — February 22, 2008 @ 3:39 pm
YB FPK,to get the news that you have returned to continue the fight against tyranny and corruption, I am able to breathe better now. Just imagine what was going on in our minds when you gave us that bombshell.
I retract all my negative remarks and offer my heartfelt apologies to have said such things. I AM SORRY.
Now then folks, we have our beloved “Chilli Padi” back, let’s continue to VOTE FOR A CHANGE!
DACING TAK MAU! ROKET MAU!
VOTE DAP! VOTE PKR! VOTE PAS!
Comment by Rakyat Teraniaya — February 22, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
OLE ..OLE..OLE…EEEE, Yippie
Comment by William — February 22, 2008 @ 3:44 pm
We need you to fight against BN Parlimen which full with corruption.
Thanks
Comment by ryanhow90 — February 22, 2008 @ 3:47 pm
We need you to fight against BN Parlimen which full with corruption.
Thanks
Comment by ryanhow90 — February 22, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
We need you to fight against BN Parlimen which full with corruption.
Thanks
Comment by ryanhow90 — February 22, 2008 @ 3:50 pm
[url]http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/78418[/url]
yes!!! yes!!!!!! a happy day for me.
Welcome back, our Dearest YB……
Comment by stan — February 22, 2008 @ 3:50 pm
WELCOME BACK, WE WILL ALL THE WAY SUPPORT YOU! BUT NEXT TIME, DO NOT PLAY US AROUND LIKE THAT! WE WILL GET HEART ATTACK U KNOW?
Comment by Tang — February 22, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
come to think of it there’s not many BN candidates with blog where we can give our views freely like this. Opposition is denied equal & fair appearance in mainstream media but BN denied themselves in blogs & internet presence. How stupid of them. If they put up a blog now, they’re shooting themselves in the foot after all the criticism of the blogosphere.
Comment by peisheah — February 22, 2008 @ 3:53 pm
Po Kuan,
Tears welled up in my eyes whenever I read things on you the past week. But the nice feeling I have now well covers for it.
Looking forward to a nice evening chat again in the near future - same place.
Luv you for coming back for Malaysians. GO GET THEM!
Comment by Kenny — February 22, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
thx u coming back
Comment by jenson — February 22, 2008 @ 4:06 pm
Po Kuan, welcome back! Batu Gajah and Malaysia need you!
Comment by Vote Opposition — February 22, 2008 @ 4:08 pm
Well, they said in politics,only to the last minute that you will know the fate. This time is it because of Sin Chew’s 郑丁贤的情在人间–你败给了自己。http://rightthinking123.blogspot.com
Comment by KC GOH — February 22, 2008 @ 4:10 pm
Thank you Po Kuan, your announcement to comeback is the best news like striking TOTO Jackpot. I want to shout it loud, I love you. muaakkkkkkkkkkkks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you thank you !
Comment by Forever DAP — February 22, 2008 @ 4:14 pm
华都牙也再见！SEE YOU AT BATU GAJAH ! YOUR SMILE SO SWEET…
Comment by 平凡人 — February 22, 2008 @ 4:20 pm
Hmmm…..is this a political strategy?
Comment by Hope — February 22, 2008 @ 4:22 pm
Hi Po Kuan, Welcome back. I am a Malaysian who is living in New Zealand. I am very happy that you are back now. Hoorah! Keep up your good work. All the best.
Comment by S Lee — February 22, 2008 @ 4:27 pm
good to have you back, MP cili padi!
you make my day today! and im very happy to hear the news…
all the best MP cili padi!
may we move forward again with you…
hidup DAP! malaysia malaysian!
Comment by burn22 — February 22, 2008 @ 4:27 pm
WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by anonymous — February 22, 2008 @ 4:28 pm
Terima kasih!
Ini keputusan yang paling bagus sekali dan kamu tidak akan menyesal!!!!!
Comment by Juang — February 22, 2008 @ 4:29 pm
hooray…….Welcome Back.It glad to Hear from you gain
Comment by hect — February 22, 2008 @ 4:30 pm
今天很开心，知道你回来了
Comment by jie — February 22, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
WOW! Excellent! The Return of Our Jedi sister!
It must have been a very difficult call, anyway congrat…
You have done your part, NOW it’s our turn…Let’s do our part for all comrades in the Opposition, our goal is 70, for a CLEAN government & Balance Of Power!
Comment by Joshoyy — February 22, 2008 @ 4:35 pm
Po Kuan, Thx for coming back!
We all will continue to give you support!
Comment by hope_for_better_day — February 22, 2008 @ 4:39 pm
Dear YB,
Welcome back to our side again,you are our hope, we need you to contribute in effort of create a better country for our next generation. cheers for your come back,i know it is true.I get the latest new from Bukit Gambir Muar.You had fully supported from all the people in Muar and Batu Gajah.We will go along with you to deny BN 2/3 majority parliment seat in this coming General Election.Let’s fight for a better Malaysia!!!
wishing all the best to you and your husband Ah Chun.
From: a DAP supporter from muar
Comment by Vegas Ho — February 22, 2008 @ 4:43 pm
Po Kuan, Thx for coming back!
We all will continue to give you support!
Comment by a_better_day — February 22, 2008 @ 4:44 pm
u r welcomed. so q of u.we will support u in 100%.see u .
Comment by kysoo — February 22, 2008 @ 4:45 pm
Finally, you are back. We want you to bring our voice into Parliment
Comment by doublegood — February 22, 2008 @ 4:46 pm
God bless you and your baby.
Comment by Your Fans — February 22, 2008 @ 4:47 pm
敬爱的宝君，
当我收到您重新参选的信息时，我不顾面子的大声喊叫，比任何人都高兴！我可以肯定，这是最明智的决定！这表示您愿意坦然面对问题，更重要的是，您选择了以选民的前途为第一优先，恭喜您！谢谢您！祝福您！我想，今天，举国人民的哭泣已成为欢笑！
但，经此一事后，也希望您从中学习成长，经了一事，必长一智，让您在往后的日子中，能处理得更好！
愿耶和华上帝大大赐福给您，与您同在！
Comment by nictck — February 22, 2008 @ 4:48 pm
I heard someone jump from London bridge because of you ….
Comment by Your Fans — February 22, 2008 @ 4:48 pm
Thanks and really happy when know the news. Continue fighting for the right and we all support you behind!!!
Comment by James Ng — February 22, 2008 @ 4:54 pm
Good news , lets deny Barisan Najis the 2/3 majority on 8th March 208!
Comment by ALT — February 22, 2008 @ 4:56 pm
Tears well in my eyes when I read the news, it is tears of joy and I thank you for being with us again.
Comment by rw — February 22, 2008 @ 4:57 pm
Welcome back! Please quickly update your blog
Comment by I love PK — February 22, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
Welcome back!!!! Glad to have you back with us. Take care and God bless you.
Comment by Just_True — February 22, 2008 @ 5:00 pm
Lets go Batu Gajah and help her now !!
Comment by Fans — February 22, 2008 @ 5:01 pm
YB Po Kuan,
Thanks you for consider the welfare of Malaysian as your top agenda. Although it may not be the best decision for you but I really salute you. Thank you.
Welcome back and I am sure you will back to Parlimen soon. BN may making a lot of news from your decision but I believe the voters are not that stupid.
Comment by KT — February 22, 2008 @ 5:05 pm
YB (Yang Bertakut), takut leadership you resigned! takut muka you rejoin! rakyat and party are touched by your action, but not fooled!
Comment by Confusing2008 — February 22, 2008 @ 5:05 pm
Dear YB Poh Kuan,
A very BIG THANK YOU to you. I guess Malaysian have hope after all. Let us know how we will be able to assist. Welcome back!!!
Comment by siaoks — February 22, 2008 @ 5:13 pm
Finally she is back. YES, let’s fight for more Parliment seats!!
Comment by Joshua — February 22, 2008 @ 5:22 pm
Dear Ms Fong
Had heard you debate in the Parliament and I think everyone will agree you are one fiesty lady with a heart for the rakyat. When my wife and I heard that you were not contesting, we were shocked, dissappointed and sad. You were one of the shining light, a beacon in this dark world called parliament …
But news of you coming back….bring joy to all of us.
welcome back !! and all the best …and we are so glad …you really made my day !!
Comment by cheeseweng — February 22, 2008 @ 5:23 pm
Providence has really smiled on all Malaysians with your decision to come back. God bless you and your family.
(I really can’t fight back the tears that are welling up in my eyes with your decision)
Comment by Chuah K.L. — February 22, 2008 @ 5:23 pm
Yeeesssssssssssss! it’s hammer time.
Comment by citizen malaysian — February 22, 2008 @ 5:24 pm
Welcome back!
Comment by eechia — February 22, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
Welcome Back Fung and am very happy you listen and respect our elder Uncle Kit after talking to you. You will win big this time and let kick out Ong Kah Chuan from Batu Gajah.Deny 2/3 BN majority is our reach now.
Comment by tan — February 22, 2008 @ 5:30 pm
Well done…. welcome back and really glad that such a u-turn will definitely benefit Malaysian…….
Comment by Mao — February 22, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
Cheers, Po kuan!!
Comment by chocho — February 22, 2008 @ 5:41 pm
She is back, she is back!!! Yeah!!!
Comment by patriotic1994 — February 22, 2008 @ 5:46 pm
Bravo! NIce to hear that Fong is returning for election. It really sparked a great surprise, All of the voters around were joy with the good news of your return. We are ALL back to promise to cast our votes and to ROCKET!
Comment by YE C S — February 22, 2008 @ 5:56 pm
Dear YB Po Kuan,
WARMEST WELCOME BACK!!!
Look forward and make Malaysia a “cleaner” and “healthier” place to live now.
Supporting you and the DAP!
Comment by Chin — February 22, 2008 @ 6:02 pm
Dear YB Poh Kuan,
We need you a get ONE Parlimentary Seat to deny BN 2/3.
BN is rotten, we need opposition parties in Parliment!
GREAT and wish you ALL THE BEST!
Comment by sh — February 22, 2008 @ 6:02 pm
yippie…you are back!
Comment by Jin — February 22, 2008 @ 6:08 pm
nice picture by china press lol
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 6:10 pm
Hi POH Kuan, What a great news! Do NOT forget the election day falls on the World Woman’s Day (8.3.2008), you will be the most charming woman on the day, I will be the first to announce my congratulation for your return as the new MP for Batu Gajah!
Comment by YE C S — February 22, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
To our dear YB Fong,
We are so glad to hear your good news today ! Yes, make it the headline BIG BIG for all newspaper in Malaysia to show UMNO and BN’s crony that they are WRONG! We love Po Kuan and we care for her so much ! Win for your people, win for Malaysia and the RAKYAT who are looking up to you and need your help ! Cili Padi boleh ! Menang Cili Padi Kuan ! Thank you to Po Kuan for your sacrifice and LOVE for a better Malaysia !
Comment by jennifer Batu Gajah — February 22, 2008 @ 6:18 pm
remember, if you ever decide to contest in Johor, do let me know early and i will switch my voting place. Remember that. In the mean time, welcome back!
Comment by KakiAyam — February 22, 2008 @ 6:20 pm
YB,
I am so happy beyond words..no word could sum up how happy i am ..Welcome back YB Fong.It saddened me greatly seeing how the BN-controlled media pummeling the DAP for three straight days..Mon to Wed
This is truly the best piece of news for the past one week..
Let’s deny BN the 2/3 majority!!
Comment by Wizzerd — February 22, 2008 @ 6:25 pm
YB; thank you for coming back! This is the best news i have this week. The wind of change is blowing strong!
Comment by jones — February 22, 2008 @ 6:25 pm
Yahoo! She is back. The sky will become brighter again
Comment by chotchot — February 22, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
I am glad you are back. Sure win this time and deny Pak Lah’s team a 2/3 majority.
Comment by chotchot — February 22, 2008 @ 6:32 pm
welcome back..you made a rite decision for the nation & thanks to continue stand up..this is teh 1st time i left the message at blog & all becoz of you…
Comment by ooi — February 22, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
YB Fong, welcome back! We feel so happy that you come back.
We are from JB. But we are so glad that you’ve changed you mind in right time. We support YB Fong!!!
Comment by cstew — February 22, 2008 @ 6:42 pm
宝君，欢迎回家！
Comment by Ken — February 22, 2008 @ 6:43 pm
Welcome back!!! Thank you!!!
Comment by Ken — February 22, 2008 @ 6:44 pm
YB Fong,
Glad that you are back to kick BN’s ass! Although I don’t belong to Batu Gajah, but you will have my greatest support! We know that you will not disappoint your supporters, we love you!!
p/s: Me and my mom think that you look great and charming on newspaper.
Comment by VK Choong — February 22, 2008 @ 6:46 pm
You’ve Made The Right Decision Yb Fong!!Thank You very much!!We Rakyat really need You!!!Welcome Back our Beloved MP Fong!! Long Live CILI PADI!!!
Comment by John Khoo — February 22, 2008 @ 6:54 pm
BOOST FOR DAP!!We always welcome you back YB Fong!!!It seems that our hard effort pledge for this few days is not wasted..Let’s Deny Barisan 2/3 Majority..DAP WILL WIN BIG THIS TIME!!
Comment by DAP Hardcore — February 22, 2008 @ 6:58 pm
宝君：欢迎回家！好开心哦！！~~~~~~
Comment by Ken — February 22, 2008 @ 6:58 pm
Hooray!
Comment by kacaubird — February 22, 2008 @ 6:59 pm
bravo u are back!
Comment by kafkalee — February 22, 2008 @ 6:59 pm
敬爱的宝君，
您重新参选，我们全家人都非常高兴。
您选择了以国家与选民的前途为第一，马来西亚有希望了 ！！！
谢谢您！谢谢您！辛苦您了 !!
祝您好运！
Comment by 槟城人 — February 22, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Yeah!!!~!~!~! so happy~~~!~!~!
Comment by Ken — February 22, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
WELCOME BACK ..A THOUSAND KISSES TO YOU..GO ON AND WIN BATU GAJAR WITH A NEW RECORD OF MAJORITY.
Comment by LORD YAP — February 22, 2008 @ 7:05 pm
Thsnk you for coming back
Comment by Huixin — February 22, 2008 @ 7:07 pm
YB 宝君，
我实在太开兴应为你改变了你的觉定！最终，你终于回来了！我热烈的欢迎你回来！继续为民服务！！我会继续支持行动党的！！
Comment by seronica ooi — February 22, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
回来就好。
你依然拥有我们的支持～！！广大人民正等着你去伸张正义！！
Comment by WK — February 22, 2008 @ 7:16 pm
Dear YB Fong
Its a relief to hear that YB are coming back. Myself and all the batu gajahans would like to welcome YB back to contest in BG. I will give 101% support. YB sure WIN!! with all batu gajahans behind you,YB. ALL THE BEST & GOOD LUCK.
Comment by batu gajahans — February 22, 2008 @ 7:23 pm
I am so relieved. Welcome back YB Fong. I’d been hoping that you’d reconsider. You’re still the most suitable person for BG. Let’s deny BN the 2/3 majority!! Good luck and all the best.
Comment by Ipoh Timor Voter — February 22, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
With your come back, to deny BN for the 2/3 majority is just a step away! Your return is definitely a boost of the spirit of voting for ALL the ROCKET fans. We are pushed by your move and will spearhead to campaign further for DAP! Thank you for your return!
Comment by YE C S — February 22, 2008 @ 7:42 pm
The sky is finally clear, the launch for the ROCKET is ready! The count down is ON, let us celebrate together on the evening of 8.3.2008 and you will definitely return for the 3rd term as the MP for Batu Gajah. Enjoy your flavour of cili padi, without you , it is tasteless in the Malaysian Life!
Comment by YE C S — February 22, 2008 @ 7:46 pm
No cili padi, it is no longer shiok in the coming election! You have once again enlightened ALL of us by saying that you are returning, although, we are NOT the voters at Batu Gajah constituency, We are a group of stubborn ROCKETERs, We still need you in DAP. With great surprises we received for the last few days, it is really an exciting roller coaster riding, our hearts plunged as you had announced on your quit, and now, our hearts are overwhelmed with joy as though we have won an election. Thanks Poh Kuan for the coming back. DAP will definitely win more seats this time, many of us are thinking alike!
Comment by shirbing — February 22, 2008 @ 7:56 pm
YB FPK,
relieve that u retract ur ealier decision to fr contesting in general election….i sincerely believe that the morale of DAP supporters will b growing after knowing ur latest decision..
all the best POKUAN…….
Comment by Tan — February 22, 2008 @ 8:08 pm
I just heard you are back !!! Welcome back….good news indeed…cheers ewan
Comment by Ewan — February 22, 2008 @ 8:13 pm
YB, Glad that you are back as DAP candidate for BG. After all the happenings, my initial thought is to give my vote to BN candidate but since you are back in DAP, you will have my vote back …..support you all the way….DAP.
Comment by penang voter — February 22, 2008 @ 8:16 pm
Remenber the Big Fat Onion tale i mention in my first mail but was not view to the public. i don’t know whether U did read it. ” an opinion about the meaning of something” Ole…Ole…Ole DAP have U back…without YB blog we DAP supporters would not be able to convince U. Three cheer…Hip Hip Hip hurray YB Po Kuan. DAP BOLEH..we all now cheer..here abd there..in coffee shop..market place and ever jogging in the park.
Comment by Firstgarden Sukinan — February 22, 2008 @ 8:17 pm
Million THANKS for being with us again!!
Comment by mike lee — February 22, 2008 @ 8:17 pm
Glad to hear that you are back. Welcome you back. Thank you Po Kuan!!Thank you for your determine to fight for us. We all support you. Thanks! All the best to you and your family. Be strong!!
Comment by winnie — February 22, 2008 @ 8:22 pm
Dear Liar Fong
you should keep your words and not back down. for me you are just putting up a show for all malaysians to see. maybe what BN said is right all the while. we cant trust DAP at all.thanks for your wonderful show, by announcing to the world that you wont contest and then go back on the words? what does it show? basically nothing except you are a bloody liar just like the rest of the DAP leaders.
Frankly i was really thinking of voting for the DAP but after your lie…well i guess it wont happen for the next 10000 years. and i think those who voted or will vote for you or as a matter of fact for any of the DAP candidate are nothing but a bunch of bloody idiots or worst! animal that does not have a brain to think for their own.
Comment by vincentsum8 — February 22, 2008 @ 8:25 pm
Alleluia….Thank you for come back to the very front-end for the sake of Malaysian. Welcome back FONG!!! You will definitely make another victory in this coming 12th election. My parent, sibling, relative and friend are so happy when got to know FONG is back!!! Although we are not from state of Perak but we do feel helpless on entire drama. But guess what we are so release now ….Go go go FONG !!!You are rock !!
Comment by kc — February 22, 2008 @ 8:25 pm
bloody liar.
Comment by vincentsum8 — February 22, 2008 @ 8:26 pm
星期五傍晚,本来就是让人期待与开心的.
你回来的消息,更是让所有反对党支持者振奋!
前面还有很长的路要走.
你要加油!
民行党的各位斗士也要加油!!
>:-))
Comment by ken — February 22, 2008 @ 8:30 pm
Thanks so much, i m so happy & appreciate that you back to help up, suffer for us & voice up for us, my hope back again…thanks GOD & thanks YB Fong….i will pray for you all the time
Comment by YL — February 22, 2008 @ 8:32 pm
黄家泉证实在丹绒马林国席上阵
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 8:39 pm
shame on him
hehehe
Comment by pilihanrayaexpert — February 22, 2008 @ 8:39 pm
Today is the wonderful day. Thank for coming back!
Comment by DAP supporter — February 22, 2008 @ 8:41 pm
You are back
)
Thanks a million
Comment by mike — February 22, 2008 @ 8:41 pm
黄家泉 dont ran away from batu gajah…. or ms fong will come hunt you down again.
Comment by LORD YAP — February 22, 2008 @ 8:50 pm
WELCOME BACK!
Comment by a supporter from sarawak — February 22, 2008 @ 8:56 pm
welcome you stay back to Batu Gajah !
Let us deny Barisan Nasional 2/3 majority for a better Malaysia for all Malaysians.
Comment by ncysan — February 22, 2008 @ 8:57 pm
Yeah! You are back
Comment by sy tan — February 22, 2008 @ 8:58 pm
昨天在報章上看到鄭丁賢在他的專欄寫給你的一封信，
我心想，要是你看了，可能會改變初衷！那只是我純粹的“想”罷了。
結果，今天就聽到你要上陣的消息，那是多么的欣慰呀！
Comment by pingpong — February 22, 2008 @ 9:12 pm
Dear Poh Kuan
Welcome back to the frontline of 2008.
A very Big Thank You for listening to our plea to come back for this 12th General Election.
All the Best and Wishes for this coming Election. We have full confidence that you will sail through this election with ease and high mark. Go for it and just do it for all Malaysian.
May God Bless You.
Comment by Y.K,Chan — February 22, 2008 @ 9:57 pm
YB Fong, I don’t know whether you can receive my message here. We are all very happy about your new decision. Although we are not from your area, we will still supporting you from Selangor here… Hope you big big win in the coming election !! Gambateh!!!!
Comment by vincent — February 22, 2008 @ 10:24 pm
Ｊｏｓｈｕａ，
Ｙｏｕ ｓａｉｄ ｓｅｅｍｓ ｎｏ ｈｏｐｅ ｔｏ ｇｅｔ Ｐｏ Ｋｕａｎ ｂａｃｋ ｔｏ ｔｈｅ ａｒｅｎａ，ｂｕｔ ｓｈｅ ｃｏｍｅ ｂａｃｋ ｔｏ ｔｈｅ ａｒｅｎａ ｔｏｄａｙ．
Comment by 行动党支持者 — February 22, 2008 @ 10:56 pm
I predicted that you would change your mind about quitting, despite all the “I HAVE MADE UP MY MIND!” statements and all. How predictable are Malaysian politicians!!!
Comment by Tang — February 23, 2008 @ 9:52 am
Wow, I hardly seen so many comments in 1 subject matters in a blog but this is so enthusiastic. U r beautiful, Mdm Fong. Did I just mentioned Madam? I wish u ain’t married yet.
Comment by Only A Few Good Men Left — February 24, 2008 @ 11:33 pm
Po Guan, no need to be sorry.
You know that we all welcome you back like the proverbial prodigal son (daughter?).
Just do your utmost to whack the BN.
Best wishes and success to you.
Comment by Damocles — February 25, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
A quiter never wins, and a winner never quits.
We excuse you this time. We hope you win by a greater majority. Or make BN lose it deposit/
Comment by WinnerMyself — February 25, 2008 @ 10:56 pm
YB , Welcome back . I as a BG boy would like to see you take this winning again . God Bless You All - DAP boleh .
BG Steven
Comment by Steven Ang — February 27, 2008 @ 12:55 pm
Dear YB ,
I as a BG boy , would like to see you take this winning again with flying clours . God Bless You All — DAP Boleh
Comment by Steven Ang — February 27, 2008 @ 12:58 pm