PENANG - UPDATE3Korean superstar Psy handed Malaysia's statute celebration the slap in the face when he declined to come onstage to toss the normal 'yee-sang' with Prime Minister Najib Razak as good as other tip members of his BN coalition during the gig to applaud the Chinese New year.
In Penang to sing his signatureOppa Gangnam-style, Psy lived up to his fame as good as his supposed RM2mil fee. He had the throng singing as good as strutting along with him as good as his troupe of pointy as good as incredibly good-looking dancers.
For 4 minutes, the tens of thousands of Penangites who came to watch him during the Han Chiang school margin simply went crazy. They demanded an encore as good as he gave them what they wanted. MoreGangnam!
No governing body for Psy!
But sadly for the BN, Psy wisely swerved away from being used to foster Najib's 1Malaysia brand of politics. The Malaysian leader had moments progressing announced to the throng which Psy had the surprise for them -Oppa BN style.
It was not to be. Najib, mother Rosmah Mansor, son Norashman, former premier Abdullah Badawi, Gerakan chiefs Koh Tsu Koon, Teng Chang Yeow as good as Tourism apportion Ng Yen Yen were between those left red-faced upon theatre after Psy's aide told the organizers the star would not be joining them for the'yee-! sang'tossing ceremony.
Crest-fallen, the BN group dissembled, returning to their VIP tent. Only Norashman stayed back, joining the categorical box below the theatre as good as just the couple of feet away from where theMalaysia Chronicleteam was to watch Psy's astonishing performance.
Han Chiang not Han Yang
'Yee-sang'is the tender fish salad tossed by Malaysian Chinese during the Chinese Lunar Year to signify good fitness as good as success. The BN's 5-year charge to order will end upon Apr 28, 2013 as good as Najib is widely expected to call for the 13th ubiquitous choosing inside of weeks.
However, the signs so distant have been which BN might lose the 55-year stranglehold upon the sovereign government, with the Pakatan Rakyat led by Anwar Ibrahim rated as carrying an even chance of pulling off the country's first-ever system of administration change.
To tarry an ouster from inside of his own Umno party, Najib needs the convincing feat as good as to ensure this, he needs to claw behind the lost await of voters, in particular the Malaysian Chinese community, who have been troubled as good as frustrated by the autochthonous corruption as good as scandals of the BN elite.
Despite the millions outlayed upon this showcase event, Najib might have 'blown it' for himself as good as the BN when he blundered multiform times during his speech.
The lifeless reply from the Penang assembly was observable when the PM was unwise enough to ask them - three times no reduction -, "are we ready for BN". The 'Nos' drowned out the ayes. Yet when Najib had asked if the assembly was ready for Psy, they had left wild, screaming 'Yes' with all their might.
Worst was nonetheless to come for Najib. ! In his s peech, he incorrectly called the Han Chiang College 'Han Yang' multiform times, drawing loud boos. The implication which he was not sincere was transparent as good as from then on, there was no approach for him to win the throng behind to his side.
Even his proclamation which the BN would set up 20,000 brand brand new affordable houses for Penangites was greeted with lukewarm applause, as good as his assurance which he would "bring the most appropriate for Penang" was marred by shouts from between the throng for him to "finish lah" as good as "we wish Psy".
When Najib rehashed the promise initial made by former premier Mahathir Mohamad which the sovereign government would allot supports to set up the monorail for the Penang island, there were couple of claps although multiform sarcastic shouts of "build initial lah" could be distinctly heard.
Psy was "smart as good as fair"
In the countdown to Psy's much-awaited performance, most Malaysians had pleaded with Psy upon his Facebook to spin down the BN's entice which they noticed as an 'election gimmick' to get Psy to 'recommend' choosing by casting votes for the BN.
"Psy's reply shows he is upon the ground with the Malaysian people. They wish to come as good as watch him sing as good as dance but do not wish to be used by Najib as good as Gerakan to uncover await for BN. Who to vote for is the serious matter not the open family playground for Chang Yeow to uncover off his organizing skills or to butter up to the Najibs," Tan Kee Kwong, the senior Opposition leader in Anwar's PKR party, toldMalaysia Chronicle.
"I am glad Psy was smart as good as fair. There is no reason for him to await the BN. It is not known for decent governing body or for reform. They attempted to use him, so! why sho uld he await such feigned politicians."
Norashman to the fore, Badawi pushed to the side
Indeed, Gerakan leaders as good as Najib's advisers did try their most appropriate to use the arise to seaside up Najib's shrinking popularity. At 63%, Najib has the lowest capitulation rating of all budding ministers so distant going in to the ubiquitous election.
Just the day ago, Najib had told the press he longed for to do something brand brand new this year. Indeed, his plan of wearing the crimson-red Chinese jersey in CNY banners hung opposite the republic had raised eyebrows between the regressive coterie in his Malay-based Umno party.
The fact which Najib was photographed alone as good as brought along his son Norashman upon his CNY functions also did not pass un-noticed. There is speak which he has been advised to keep his scandal-tainted as good as without the friend mother Rosmah in the background.
Be which as it may, the protocol breach apparent upon Monday was the demeanour in which Badawi, who was the 5th budding apportion of Malaysia, was sidelined as good as given the mark in the 'second row'.
Najib's priority as good as eagerness to outlay government supports upon compelling himself as good as his family has already combined rumblings in Umno.The sudden flocus upon Norashman might raise alarm bells as good as prompt speak which he as good as Rosmah have been setting the theatre for Norashman to take over from Mahathir Mohamad's son Mukhriz.
Mahathir was the 4th budding apportion as good as has openly admitted his ambition to see his son follow in his footsteps, defying open distaste for Umno's elitist as good as closed-door inner politics.
Rosmah flubs her lines
However, it might be simpler said than done to suppress the brash-natured Rosmah, who has borne the brunt of disastrous broadside for her lavish spending, adore of super-sized solid rings as good as ultra-expensive Birkin bags.
On Monday, the throng was respectful when she was led up the theatre to stick upon her father as good as son to sing 2 Chinese New Year songs. Her demeanor was defensive, suggesting she was aware of the public's be vexed of her as good as was rebuilt to be booed. But to Penangites' credit, the throng was respectful as good as the demeanour of relief upon the faces of her father as good as son was apparent to those station circuitously to the stage.
Sad to say, Rosmah flubbed her lines as good as there prolonged moments of silence when she failed to vocalize the lyrics, embarrasing Najib as good as the BN lineup.
Perhaps, Rosmah was propitious since the throng was prickly to see Psy as good as she transient the open reprehension for bold manners as good as indolence to remember the lyrics to the strain meant to convey Umno's wish to be more multiracial as good as reduction antagonistic towards the Chinese community. .
No 'oomph' Chang Yeow
Try as he could, Chang Yeow lacked the 'oomph' to capture the hearts as good as minds of the brand brand new generation of Penangites who have been well-educated as good as most more demanding in the areas of democracy as good as human rights than their forefathers.
In his speech, Chang Yeow betrothed which "the most appropriate was nonetheless to come for Penang" as ! good as which BN was the only vehicle means to transform the state. He also attempted tough to animate applause for Najib, whom he reminded had trafficked all the approach to applaud CNY with Penangites. But he failed.
While the throng was peaceful to hearten for the united Malaysia, they hardly clapped or cheered when asked to do so for Najib. Further embarrassment was saved only by the quick-thinking of the emcee, who diverted attention with shouts about Psy's approaching coming upon stage.
Sneaky BN? No need for Guan Eng, PR to worry
There was also small uncover of the red, immature as good as yellow T-shirts symbolizing await for the anti-Lynas, pro-environment groups or the Bersih transformation for giveaway as good as fair polls during the eventuality as Lim had suggested. However, this might have been due to the notice from pro-BN police chiefs who had warned there might be "trouble" if Penangites wore such colours to the concert as the uncover of await for Guan Eng as good as PR.
Nonetheless, it looks like the Opposition need not have worried. Najib, Chang Yeow as good as BN shot themselves in the foot.
Overall, the verdict upon Psy's enchanting initial gig in Malaysia is the resounding feat for the Penang folk. And the big as good as maybe well-deserved slap for the BN for perplexing to have use of the Korean star as good as the Penang people to further the own political motives.
The final word from Psy is which he will behind in Malaysia in Apr to foster his brand brand new single. Hopefully by then, the Malaysian ubiqui! tous ele ctions will be over as good as the Korean mega-star won't have to be so upon guard for the sneaky leadership wishful to precedence upon his unusual tellurian strech as good as popularity.
Malaysia Chronicle
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Video of Psy Refuses To Toss Yee Sang With Najib & Several Other BN Leaders.
http://tzh.jimdo.com/2013/02/12/psy-refuses-bn-plea-to-toss-yee-sang-video-say-no-to-bn/
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