Election heat in Penang soared with an unprecedented turnout of almost 30000 people at dap’s final election rally leading up to the polls. As early as 7pm, thousands had already gathered at the Han Chiang school field – the same venue that hosted the 10000 who attended a joint PKR-DAP ceramah last week At the peak of the ceramah, the crowd of about 30000 spilled out onto the school compound and outer perimeters to listen to DAP candidates speak. “The size of the crowd is unusual but (so is) the enthusiasm coming from them,” said DAP supporter TH Wong who arrived at 5.30pm to score front row seats. Organisers have hailed this as the biggest rally organized by BN opponents in Penang thus far. DAP leaders – Secretary-general Lim Guan Eng, party supremo Lim Kit Siang and party chairperson Karpal Singh – received thunderous welcomes as they arrived at different times of the night. It was a sea of red – with many supporters donning the colour – listening attentively and cheering each time a speaker drove home a point or took a swipe at the BN. Taking the stage first, Datuk Keramat state candidate Jagdeep Singh Deo restated the case for a pro-opposition vote. “We are not asking for a change of government, we are asking for a stronger opposition in state and parliamentary (representation),” he said. Addressing the crowd of all ages, Bayan parliamentary candidate Lim Guan Eng also urged Penangites to “lead the change”. “Let us translate this show of force, people power into a …
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Thaipusam in Penang is celebrated not only by the Indians who are Hindus, it is also celebrated by other races. Over the years, more and more Chinese are carrying the kavadis and also pray to Lord Murugan. CJ Lilian who was at the Western Road/Waterfall Road Thaipusam stalls notice that PKR, DAP and even HRP/Hindraf have their refreshment stalls/booths. She talked to N. Ganesan who is Hindraf advisor to find out the objective of HRP at the Thaipusam. CJ Lilian also asked a group of Chinese men why they take part in the Thaipusam and discovered that many of them had carried the kavadis for 7 to 8 years. Several faiths like the Hare Krsna, Brahma Kumari, Koleksi Visapana and others also set up their stalls.
