Konsep 'politik beriman' jadi hasrat calon bebas Bukit Gantang
TAIPING: Hasrat mahu menanam konsep 'politik beriman' dan menolak sikap taksub kepada parti politik tertentu, menjadi faktor pendorong calon bebas mengambil bahagian dalam pilihan raya kecil Parlimen Bukit Gantang. Atas prinsip itulah Kamarul Ramizu Idris, 42, seorang usahawan menyerahkan borang penamaan calon di Dewan Majlis Perbandaran Taiping (MPT) di sini, hari ini dan memilih payung sebagai lambang parti Bebas pada pilihan raya kecil itu. "Konsep politik beriman ini akan menyatu-padukan rakyat. Selain itu setiap agama percaya kepada Tuhan dan jika percaya kepada Tuhan maka perlu tolak sifat taksub kepada parti. Tolak taksub kepada parti kalau mahu membangunkan negara," katanya ketika ditemui di sini.
Tidak pernah membabitkan diri dalam mana-mana parti politik, Kamarul Ramizu juga yang mendakwa dirinya sebagai pakar motivasi yang mempunyai kem di Cameron Highlands, Parit dan Gua Tempurung, berkata beliau akan berkhidmat dengan penuh beriman sekiranya dipilih oleh pengundi Bukit Gantang sebagai wakil rakyat. "Saya tidak gentar dalam apa jua keadaan. Saya yakin dengan Yang Maha Esa yang membenarkan kehidupan kita terus sempurna. Saya tidak ditaja oleh sesiapa dan berjaya atas kewangan sendiri," katanya. Beliau berkata, kemelut politik di Perak dan pertelagahan antara pemimpin parti politik yang bertanding akan beri kelebihan kepadanya yang pertama kali bertanding dalam pilihan raya.
Kamarul Ramizu berkata, beliau akan menggunakan cara mengedarkan risalah selain pergi rumah ke rumah bagi meraih undi semasa tempoh sembilan hari kempen sebelum hari pengundian 7 April ini. Selepas selesai penamaan calon, Kamarul Ramizu disambut kira-kira 50 penyokongnya yang kesemuanya berpakaian dan berpayung hitam beserta laungan slogan 'Allah, Muhammad' beberapa kali. Pada pilihan raya kecil itu, Kamarul Ramizu akan berdepan calon BN, Ismail Saffian, 49, dan calon Pas, Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin, 52. - Bernama
‘Rocker’ Kamarul plans to set up political party
TAIPING: When polling day for the Bukit Gantang by-election arrives, independent candidate Kamarul Ramizu Idris will automatically lose one vote – his own.
Not only has the 42-year-old entrepreneur never voted, he is also not a registered voter.
“I never joined a political party as I was not interested in politics. I see it as a dirty game. But now, with the power struggle, I feel I need to step in to offer an alternative to the voters.
“I am confident, yes, because the clash between the two giants will drive votes to me,” he told The Star.
Kamarul said he planned to set up his own party – Parti Iman Se-Malaysia – after the election, and be in full gear for the next general election.
His concept is simple – he wants to create a society built on faith and integrity by practising ethical politics. He wanted to contest in last year’s general election but shelved the plan because he was not ready.
Kamarul called on former Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin and Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir to cast aside their egos and put the state’s interest first.
“They have to go back to the Quran, then only can they sit together and discuss whether they want to dissolve the state assembly, form a mixed government, or whatever.”
Kamarul will be facing PAS’ Nizar and Barisan Nasional’s Ismail Saffian in the April 7 by-election.
As the campaigning hots up, voters will be seeing a lot more of Kamarul, who stands out with his “rocker” look – all-black outfit and long, curly hair.
“I won’t change my image. This is who I am. Of course, I can cut my hair, change my clothes, but I won’t,” he said, adding that voters should not be fooled by the looks and sweet promises of politicians.
Wherever Kamarul goes, he is accompanied by his 300-men machinery carrying black umbrellas – the symbol for his campaign.
“Coincidentally, it rains every day, so we have more reason to keep the umbrellas up,” he said.
The father of seven has set up three information centres – in Changkat Jering, Trong and Kuala Sapetang – where he will hold his ceramah.
TAIPING: Independent candidate Kamarul Ramizu Idris is irritating everyone.
He doesn't seem to have his own campaign schedule -- he simply turns up wherever Barisan Nasional candidate Ismail Saffian and Pas' Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin are meeting voters.He has been receiving unfriendly stares from voters and some have clearly shown their annoyance at his disruptive presence. Clad in black leather jackets, with aviator shades and accompanied by a gang of bodyguards, he is, nevertheless a curious sight.Sauntering his way through the villages, the entrepreneur and motivational speaker always makes a grand entrance, be it at a jamuan rakyat or meet-the-people session.
Even the press has had a dose of his quirky campaigning. On Tuesday night, he agreed to an interview with Berita Harian Online at the New Straits Times Press media centre, but he did not turn up.His bodyguards had earlier inspected the media centre and even checked behind the curtains and sofa for listening devices.One of them then called up Kamarul on his cell phone and gave him the all-clear. Ten minutes went by, and the roar of his Benz was heard.Reporters walked out to meet him, only to see his car whizzing off. Kamarul must have heard about Ismail or Nizar's plans elsewhere.However, the serious contenders -- Ismail and Nizar -- were just as busy yesterday, April Fool's Day. From as early as 8am, Ismail and Nizar were out on their rounds greeting voters.Nizar was his usual affable self, charming his way into the hearts of the voters and making them feel at ease.His day began at the Pas' base camp in Air Kuning, where he had breakfast with his campaign team, then he visited residents of Taman Kota Jaya, Simpang.At noon, he was on a boat to Pulau Sangga, Kuala Sepetang, where he met fishermen.At 6pm, he met up with the Indian community at Kampung Batu Matang, and after isyak prayers he gave a ceramah with DAP Perak chief Ngeh Koo Ham in Tokong Batu.Ismail also had his share of rounds, with his walkabouts and jamuan rakyat.The usually reserved Ismail made an effort to smile during the jamuan rakyat and listened attentively to the chatter of guests.
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