Malaysian Politicians Say the Darndest Things, Vol. 1 by Amir Muhammad

Malaysian Politicians Say the Darndest Things, Vol. 1 Reviews

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  Faizah Roslaini

  This is a recollection of the craziest quotes from Malaysian politicians. I had to constantly remind myself not to roll on the floor or otherwise they'll think I'm some kinda of sicko and call the cops. Seriously, this book is downright funny. Finished reading it on the same day it was bought (not that there's much reading going on, but, there you go). Recommended to those looking for a jolt of satire behind all the confusing, contradicting and nauseating politics of Malaysia. With an introduction by Amir Muhammad, the collector himself, this book was inimitably illustrated by Shahril Nizam, a fine arts artist with a book entitled If Only (2007). If that's not enough for you to get a copy, check this out, it was printed on recycled paper too.
  
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  Syed Muhammad Danial

  A book that compiles all the funny, triggering, unlogical and sometimes absurd from our lovely politicians. For those who are doing research on how our politicans have evolved during the long UMNO BN ruling of this country, can give this book a try if you may.
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  Georgette

  Let's be honest here, even those of us who don't pay much attention to politics have heard of certain things that spill out of the political arena and into the streets. Sometimes it's because a politician said something funny. But often, it's because someone who should have known better let their racist, sexist and generally rude side show, probably under the impression that they are being funny. [return][return]On International Women's Day last March, Tourism Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said this in response to Indonesian TV journalist/blogger Nila Tanzil:[return][return]"All bloggers are liars, they cheat people using all kinds of methods. From my understanding, out of 10,000 unemployed bloggers, 8,000 are women. Bloggers like to spread rumours, they don't like national unity. Today our country has achievements because we are tolerant and compromising. Otherwise we will have civil war. Malays will kill Chinese, Chinese will kill Malays, Indians will kill everybody else."[return][return]This caused filmmaker and blogger Amir Mohammad to look at other Outrageous Quotes that cause waves in the local media. He found about 200. About half of that appear in this first volume, providing glimpses into three decades of Malaysian culture, society and politics.[return][return]It doesn't really matter whether or not you are familiar with the circumstances that inspired the quote. Amir provides context, along with where and when the quote was reported.[return][return]To come upon an Outrageous Quote in the news every now and then is one thing. We laugh or rage, "lie" about it on our blogs and we move on. Reading more than just a handful in a sitting makes you laugh a lot, and then wonder what kind of people we entrust our country's governance to.[return][return]Are politicians really this frivolous? Do they think they're being witty? Are these ridiculous comments just a ploy to get into the news? And more importantly, can they focus on the real issues of the country instead of bringing in menstrual cycles and making declarations about subjects they understand nothing about?[return][return]To find out, stay tuned for Vol. 2. Select snippets can also be found in Off The Edge magazine. Meanwhile, Vol. 1 is already available at most good book stores in town.
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  Topek Ketopekan

  Saya tak sangka ramai juga ahli politik kita ini pelucu sebenarnya. Astro patut wujudkan satu realiti TV ala-ala Maharaja Lawak, yang khas untuk ahli politik sahaja. Kah Kah Kah
  
  " "Selangor's rapid development under Dr. Mahathir's leadership is because there is a favoured person from Selangor in Dr. Mahathir's life - his wife, Dr. Siti Hasmah... It looks like Selangor will prosper further under Pak Lah [future Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi] because his wife, Endon, is also from Selangor."
  
  Selangor Chief Minister Mohd Khir Toyo. (The New Straits Times, 19 June 2003).
  
  This was good news for Selangor, However..." - page 67
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  Juliana Es

  Kertasnya jenis yang tebal betul. Kalau dipilih kertas yang lebih nipis, mungkin lebih banyak 'quotes' yang boleh dimuatkan ke dalam buku ini.
  
  Kesemua 'quotes' diterjemahkan ke dalam bahasa Inggeris, sedangkan ada di antaranya yang asalnya dalam bahasa Melayu, dan lebih sesuai dikekalkan dalam bahasa Melayu.
  
  For such price (RM30.00), it's not exactly worth buying. Worth reading? Yes.
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  Oward Bodie

  By turns provocative and uproarious, this slim collection of sayings, quips, and off-colour quotes from Malaysian politicians transcends specific cultural contexts: indeed, politicians are hated everywhere.
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  Johnny B. Rempit

  Please read Faizah Roslaini's review of this hilarious book. I totally agree with her.
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  Lina Kama

  Saya tak sangka ahli politik Malaysia begitu 'lawak' sebegini. terutamanya tun M. Lawak Sami Vellu memang tak boleh lawan. haha