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Aug 01 2007

Me, A Blogger Cum Politician?

Posted by Chan Kelwin in Malaysia oh Malaysia

Ok, maybe Lim Kit Siang wasn’t referring to me when he told Malaysiakini, “I will like to see more politicians taking up blogging and more bloggers entering politics”. He later added that bloggers need to step up to the plate by entering the political terrain to “directly translate their ideals into action”.

I wonder if this is the reason why the government is starting to go after a few socio-political bloggers. Not to mention the childish name callings that seems to go on without an end.

One reason why I don’t bother about politics sometimes:

The veteran politician expressed his wish to see Ooi and other bloggers taking their places in Parliament and state assemblies to create “a better Malaysia.”

I’m looking for a GOOD Malaysia, not better. There are many shades of grey. However, I’m looking for white.

Side note: Jeff Ooi’s has a new political blog, Jeff 4 Malaysia. However, both of his blogs have been down for the past few hours.

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  1. hanneng says:
    August 1, 2007 at 8:26 am

    Is good for DAP to bring more professional into politics, but the result of getting bloggers into Parliament or DUN is yet to see.

    the political parties have to really think hard trying to associates the bloggers with the people, to meet people need, target the niche area, etc

    p/s: I hope the bloggers don’t just sit in front of the PC to serve the people, they have to do the ground works as well.

  2. Chan Kelwin says:
    August 1, 2007 at 10:39 am

    @hanneng
    Well, I’m sure they’ll think of something. I don’t think they’ll be relying fully on “blog readers” for support.

  3. Freethinker says:
    August 1, 2007 at 8:32 pm

    Whether Jeff’s first attempt will make an impact is yet to see, but we are all witness a change.

    For every radical change, needs a reason, without the pressure, it won’t highlight the urge of the need to change..

    Walau…suddenly I sound so poetic tim…

  4. Chan Kelwin says:
    August 1, 2007 at 11:48 pm

    @Freethinker
    Well, Jeff does attract a big crowd (potential supporters) to his blog. However, to convert “virtual support” to real political support may require some work.

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