YOURSAY ‘Win you must but please be modest and not be carried away.’
Ramkarpal wins, all others lose deposit
Anonymous_ABG: I congratulate the people of Penang, especially of those in Bukit Gelugor, for coming out bravely to exercise their constitutional rights in casting their votes in spite of the threats by Umno gangsters.
It’s time current Umno leaders to behave like the founding fathers of the party. Ramkarpal Singh, with dedication, you shall follow your father’s footsteps.
Wira: RamKarpal received a boost when samseng from Umno caused a ruckus in Penang legislative assembly and violently encroached into DAP offices in Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan.
I think DAP candidate Dyana Sofya Mohd Daud will receive the same "oomph" in Teluk Intan. Those ‘celaka’ hoodlums are helping their opponent by scoring own goal.
Versey: Indeed, the late YB Karpal Singh must be very happy and proud to see the success of his son and the party he so devoted to during his time.
I'm sure Ramkarpal will be as good and as outstanding like his beloved father.
Anonymous #59879079: Let's see what independent candidate Abu Backer Sidek Mohamad Zan will blame (for losing his deposit).
Of course, it's not his fault as it's always some conspiracy against him. Maybe he should have jumped off the Penang bridge in his birthday suit for more publicity.
Kawak: Parti Cinta Malaysia vice-president Huan Cheng Guan, you are rejected by the people of Penang many times already. So, it would be good if you go somewhere else to contest next time.
Dappy: Little tiger has done Karpal proud. A handsome majority without having to put up a fierce fight.
No wonder BN dare not field any candidates. Well done to Pakatan Rakyat and the voters of Bukit Gelugor.
Drngsc: Congratulations to Ramkarpal. But no shouts of ‘celaka’ please. Not now.
DAP leader Lim Kit Siang, we must maintain discipline. We must be magnanimous in victory. The voters have spoken. BN was wise not to contest. They may lose their deposit too.
SenyumUnta: Agreed, the victory shout of ‘celaka’ is uncalled for. I don't expect that from DAP supporters. DAP leaders should have stopped that on the spot.
Please show that you are a different breed from the samseng culture exhibited by Umno. Be humble. The rakyat has spoken.
Hearty Malaysian: Yes, don't stir the Umno thugs further. Just go to Teluk Intan to get another resounding victory.
The people can judge what is good for the nation. The current BN government is running out of ideas on how to gain ground against Pakatan except using race and religion to split the country.
The biggest threats to Pakatan may be from within, whereby PAS insist on hudud and PKR have internal fights so bad that you lose track on what the people expect - that Pakatan can govern better than BN.
Selangor is not doing well under Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim, who is increasingly become a liability for Pakatan.
Mama Mia: The Election Commission should declare the Bukit Gelugor by-election null and void because Ramkarpal’s majority was way too big.
I Wonder?: The percentage of the majority of this tiger cub is much higher than the late Tiger of Jelutong. Evidence suggests there is a substantial increase in support for Pakatan from the Malay areas.
Fair Play: Indeed, what is important is not the size of the absolute majority votes, but the size of the percentage of the majority against the votes cast.
And more importantly, the forfeiture of the deposit of the other candidates. It look like DAP’s objectives have been achieved in Bukit Gelugor.
The next battle is Teluk Intan.
WalkingTall: Umno leaders, beware. There are now two junior tigers in Parliament. You got it right and proper from one in 2008.
And now one extra and he sounds exactly like his father - the legendary Karpal Singh aka Tiger of Jelutong.
Baiyuensheng: Win you must but please be modest and not be carried away. The DAP poster 'Jangan Main Main' is uncalled for and the chanting of 'celaka' should also not be used as winning cry.
Please be modest and respectful. DAP is not Umno.
Wing: Victory is good but humility in victory marks good leadership.
Fodforthought: Celaka or otherwise, the rakyat must not be cowed by Umno-BN.
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