Cikgu Parthiban won!

I, Biggum Dogmannsteinberg, hereby per-maturely declare BN candidate Cikgu K. Parthiban won the Ijok by elections upon the death of the late Dato’ K. Sivalingam. As per now, 1845hrs 28 April 2007, I received an unconfirmed news of an increased majority of 2100 plus for the BN candidate. (At 1950hrs, another report of 1812 majority came in. This is almost 98% final tally!)

*Stop press (taken fr. Bernama Online www.bernama.com ):

April 28, 2007 20:55 PM

BN Wins With Majority 1,800 Votes

KUALA SELANGOR, April 28 (Bernama) — The Barisan Nasional retained the Ijok state seat with increased majority of 1,850 votes in today’s keenly-fought by-election, returning officer Haris Kassim announced at 8.42 tonight.

— BERNAMA

BN won in all polling stations except Bukit Badong.

This is a more detailed analisys, courtesy of Malaysiakini (uploaded at 2231hrs):

It shows BN lost in kampung Ijok and Pekan Ijok, not like previously reported, Bukit Badong.

Congratulations YB Cikgu K. Parthiban, BN candidate for Ijok and YAB Dato’ Seri Dr. Mohd. Khir Toyo, BN Chairman for Selangor. This also proves that BN Deputy President YAB Dato’ Seri Mohd. Najib Tun Razak’s campaign strategy and tireless personal involvement for the last ten days was very successful despite Anwar Ibrahim’s and most of the PKR intense campaign is based on serious attempts in discrediting Najib with rumours and baseless allegations.

* Ijok by-election analysis tableau courtesy of Malaysiakini

Tun Dr. Mahathir explains Malaysiakini story

Former UMNO President and Prime Minister YABhg Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad explained today on the report that Malaysiakini carried out stating that he had campaigned for the people of Ijok to vote the Oppositions. He said it important that the people should send signals to the leadership about certain issues without defying their support for Barisan Nasional (BN). Tun Dr. Mahathir said he would never turn his back against UMNO and BN.

He was speaking at an event in at a private orphanage function in Batu 6, Bukit Naga, Section 32, Shah Alam, Selangor this morning. The theme was “Majlis Jasamu DiKenang dan Terima Kasih Tun Dr. Mahathir”.

He also appreciated the people’s tribute for him, like the one in Bukit Naga this morning. He reminded further that is a very integral part of the Malay culture to acknowledge the elders’ contributions in society.

The former Prime Minister was his usual cheery and bubbly self in the suburbs of Shah Alam, this morning. As he said in private before, the opportunity for him to meet the rakyat gives him strength and rejuvenate his will to move forward. His usual warm smile illustrated it all.

So far, this year, Tun Dr. Mahathir has spoken at a few public events including the War Crimes forum at the PWTC in February and those organised by UMNO organisations. Due to his age and health condition, his physicians have asked him to reduce his engagements, especially trips overseas. It takes a lot of more rein this seasoned statesman 🙂

*photo is courtesy of Forum MyKMU ( www.forum.mykmu.net)