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Gerimis Mengundang

~ The Koboi Project

The audio played on the megaphone during the flag raising in the Pokok Pauh Janggi performance (see notes) is Gerimis Mengundang is a Malaysian chart topping single from the band Slam. It was released in 1996 and it permeated the airways and the hearts of the nation. I had just returned to Malaysia to take up a position at the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and this song resonates within me still, just as it does, I suggest, with the saga that underpins the present state of our national polity, with a particular poignance if interpreted in terms of the Anwar Ibrahim saga! It is worthy of mention that it began to drizzle (gerimis) over the performance area in the course of the event. Later we learnt from observers that it had only rained in the Kapallorek Artspace area and not the surrounding area.

Kusangkakan panas berpanjangan
Rupanya gerimis rupanya gerimis
Mengundang ah ha ha ha
Dalam tak sedar ku kebasahan

​Music and lyrics by Saari Amri © Universal Music Publishing Group

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Anwar <3 Zahid?

~ The Koboi Project

Given the news of the dropping of 47 corruption and other charges against Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi, Murray Hunter seems to have been spot on when, in December 2022 ,he wrote, “There is no doubt a new attorney general and public prosecutor, will either drop the charges, or in ‘sandiwara’ (roleplay) manner argue Zahid’s prosecution poorly enough to force an acquittal. What is important here was that High Court Judge Yazid Mustafa in Zahid’s recent case, ruled the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against Zahid.” 
 
My own take on this is that, in collaborating with UMNO to form his Unity Government, Anwar, arguably, crossed over to take leadership (by proxy no doubt) of the Party that had kicked him out under the auspices of his nemesis, Mahathir Mohamed. Now, with Zahid on the tight leash of the DNAA (discharge not amounting to an acquittal ), there may be a strong incentive for his UMNO to conform to Anwar’s imperatives. With reference to Mariam Moktar’s scathing critique of his Malaysia Madani agenda, this news makes it seem that Anwar Ibrahim has moved on, leaving his Reformasi and Harapan fellows reeling and blinking in the dust whipped up in his wake. Alternatively, he is just moving forward pragmatically, with the imperative of securing the prevailing Multi-ethnic Malaysian governance paradigm, in the face of an impending Green Tsunami led by PAS, as outlined by none other than the same Mariam Mokhtar.

See also –

Ke Mana Malaysia Kita? 11

Ke Mana Malaysia Kita? 13

Ke Mana Malaysia Kita? 14

Ke Mana Malaysia Kita? 15

IMAGE: https://cilisos.my/in-1998-zahid-hamidi-was-part-of-the-reformasi-now-he-may-be-on-anwars-side-again/?amp

https://www.malaysiakini.com/columns/678035


https://www.eurasiareview.com/10122022-malaysia-the-anwar-and-zahid-relationship-analysis/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdALaDezBv8

The Koboi Returns 2023 – 3

~ The Koboi Project

In my December 2019 performance for Percha Art Space in Lumut, I changed the SUPERSTAR banner from one with an image of Rajinikanth to one depicting Anwar Ibrahim. The references of the Koboi Project have, from the outset involved social history, myth, and movies. In this context, I am delighted to note that an Anwar Ibrahim biopic starring Farid Kamil has recently been released and is reported to have made RM 1 Million on the opening day and, as such, a complex layering of realities continues to operate around the symbols and devices of the Koboi Project.

https://www.hmetro.com.my/rap/2023/05/968691/hari-pertama-anwar-untold-story-kutip-rm1-juta?fbclid=IwAR3jx5CnRYf_ao1utFN5Q4ye5OulVbLaMpxk8Fe5DCRotl_FbjcqXcnj2YM

Forms of Government 7

~ The Koboi Project

7. Plutocracy: A form of government exercised by the few (the 1%). It is a global phenomena but in Malaysia we can see clearly how its the same small bunch of friends, or rather frenemies, that has ruled us for decades.

Ke Mana Malaysia Kita? 16

~ The Koboi Project

Siapa Parasit? In Bong Joon-ho’s 2019 Academy Award-winning film Parasite, members of a poor family, are employed by a wealthy homeowning family. They infiltrate the household and attempt take over their wealth resources and lives. Post Malaysia’s GE15 Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) has accused the Democratic Action Party (DAP) of being a parasite riding on a Malay unity government that will in the end destroy the “weak” host. The Chinese-dominated multiethnic DAP was the 2nd most successful party in GE15 with 40 seats and will be part of the Unity Governmenmt under Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim. PAS was the party that won the most seats, numbering 47 and will be part of the opposition.

Image: http://www.ruthlessreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/parasite-meta.jpg

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/11/30/pas-accuses-dap-of-being-a-parasite-heres-what-the-data-shows-about-its-position-in-govt/42709

https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/12000736/

Ke Mana Malaysia Kita? 11

~ The Koboi Project

Back to the future. Deja Vu! Mahathir was not wrong about the pact, just early! Or was he remembering?

Image :https://cilisos.my/in-1998-zahid-hamidi-was-part-of-the-reformasi-now-he-may-be-on-anwars-side-again/

Ke Mana Malaysia Kita? 10

~ The Koboi Project

Politik Malaysia 1955 -2022

1955 – A decisive win for Alliance in the first elections held in Malaya.
2022 – A Unity Government consisting of PH, BN, GPS, and GRS

Anwar has become detached from Pakatan Harapan and is imbricated with UMNO, GPS and GRS. UMNO now occupies the place of the MCA as the second partner in the coalition as MCA has been displaced. DAP has taken the place third place from MIC. Following not so far behind, as the Unity Government crosses the finish line, is the ethnocracy threatened by Perikatan Nasional. PAS is already there at the finish as the party that won the largest number of seats in GE 15.

Previous version: https://koboiproject.com/2020/07/15/politik-malaysia-1955-2020/

Ke Mana Malaysia Kita? 9

~ The Koboi Project
Mahathir has offered Anwar his congratulations. These are the good wishes of a supremo who has finally lost the crown (sometimes held by a proxy), after keeping his nemesis at bay in a lifelong battle. Mahathir has finally lost every last inch of his kingdom, but he went down fighting at the grand old age of 97. Given his inside view of the struggle, personal feelings aside, I believe he must have the highest regard for Anwar’s prowess in achieving this grindingly impressive rise.




Ke Mana Malaysia Kita? 8

~ The Koboi Project

Mahathir was not wrong about the pact, he was just early!

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/dr-mahathir-claims-of-anwar-zahid-secret-pact-to-form-government-post-ge2022

Saya Doa Bagi Dia Sihat!

~ The Koboi Project
Anwar certainly has not lost his bite and charm on the hustings. What wins me over though, is ironically or otherwise, he remembers his adab! Nevertheless, I wonder what this old fued has to do with the future of Malaysia. Which brings me back to the irony in his prayers for good health!

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8f9s56