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Yesterday the price of West Texas Intermediate fell by US$5.30 per barrel. It is now at US$79.36 per barrel - dropping below US$80 per barrel. The Dow Jones is still up.
The Straits of Hormuz is open and functioning. The Straits was never closed. Marine insurers (based in anti-Trump London and Holland) refused to cover or raised the insurance premiums sky high - which resulted in shipping companies unable to secure insurance for their vessels. But the Straits itself was never completely closed. Plus there is now a southern route that hugs the Oman coastline - away from Iran.
There are just a couple of hundred ships still stuck inside the Persian Gulf. The large bulk of the 1,200 - 1,500 ships that were stuck inside the Persian Gulf have safely exited the Persian Gulf sometime ago.
Every day about 15 vessels safely navigate the Straits of Hormuz in both directions - without being escorted by the US Navy. There are other ships (American and allied or high value) that are still being escorted by the US Navy. The US Navy is also patrolling the Straits and taking out any Iranian naval boats that approach the shipping.
Which is why the oil prices can fall so much and so quickly. As I said before despite all the bullshit, oil prices never hit US$100.00.
Oil is a sunset industry.
PH's latest defeat calls for more than soul-searching
By Robin Augustin
KUALA LUMPUR: While the official tally for the Negri Sembilan election has yet to be released, unofficial results indicate that Pakatan Harapan has suffered its third consecutive electoral defeat after Sabah and Johor - and perhaps its most damning yet.
That PH failed to win in Sabah and Johor was not entirely surprising.
In Sabah, strong state-based sentiments meant the contest was always likely to be dominated by local forces, particularly the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and opposition Warisan.
In Johor, PH was challenging an incumbent Barisan Nasional administration led by the young and well-liked Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. His hands-on style and record in Umno's birthplace meant a change of government was always unlikely.
It was the scale of PH's defeats in both states that shocked many.
In Sabah, PH won only one seat through PKR, while DAP was wiped out. In Johor, PKR and Amanah won just one seat each, while DAP saw their seats drop from 10 to six.
Worse still, seven PH candidates in Johor lost their deposits after failing to secure one-eighth of the votes cast.
BN has claimed that it and Perikatan Nasional have won 25 of Negri Sembilan's 36 seats, allowing the two coalitions to take control of a state that PH had governed since 2018.
PH entered the election with 17 seats, compared with BN's 14 and PN's five. BN and PN then reached an electoral understanding that allowed them to divide the constituencies between them and avoid splitting their support by contesting against each other.
The scale of PH's losses - particularly in Chennah and Linggi where DAP secretary Anthony Loke and caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun contested - suggests that the BN–PN strategy did more than merely improve their electoral arithmetic. It also points to problems for PH that extend beyond state-specific considerations.
Negri Sembilan was a more revealing test than Johor.
PH was not attempting to dislodge a popular incumbent administration. It was defending its own governing record in a state it had controlled for eight years.
It also mounted a much stronger fight than it did in Johor, where few senior leaders threw their hats into the ring.
PH campaigned heavily on its record in government, highlighting investment, development and job creation in the state.
This was arguably a more immediate and relevant proposition for voters than the repeated references to jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak heard at ceramahs during the Johor campaign.
BN, meanwhile, faced renewed questions over the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji.
Yet the unofficial results suggest the controversy ultimately had little effect on its performance.
This does not mean voters no longer care about the past, accountability or institutional wrongdoing. Rather, they may be placing greater priority on their immediate circumstances and whether those seeking office can offer convincing solutions.
Some observers and politicians argue that state elections should not automatically be regarded as referendums on the federal administration.
That caution is fair. Local candidates, state leadership, demographic differences and turnout can all shape the result.
But after three successive defeats - and particularly after losing a state it had governed since 2018 - PH cannot afford to dismiss the possibility that broader dissatisfaction with the federal administration over national issues is affecting its support.
The Negri Sembilan result suggests that voters are increasingly impatient. They do not necessarily reject questions of accountability, but they also want answers to the problems affecting their daily lives - and they want those answers quickly.
Nor does victory guarantee BN and PN a smooth path ahead should their electoral cooperation develop into a more permanent political arrangement.
By consolidating the lion's share of the Malay vote, BN and its allies could continue recording victories in state elections and potentially enter the 16th General Election from a position of strength.
But winning elections is not the same as governing successfully.
Whichever coalition hopes to win the next general election must offer credible solutions rather than rely solely on public unhappiness with those currently in power.
Otherwise, it may eventually meet the same fate that has now befallen PH.
MY COMMENTS: A nightmare that began in 1998 (to be exact on September 2nd 1998, the same day that the Star LRT began its first operations) is coming to an end. 28 years of bullshitting is finally being thrown into the tong sampah. Let there be praise.
Perhaps a word of thanks is due to the selection which was made less than three years ago which has led to this realisation by the Malaysian people. It is just comforting to know that the country will soon be rid of the pestilence. Let there be joy in the land.
Here is a short video with an update on the situation in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir or Azad Kashmir. Little or no news is coming out. Media has been banned from the area.
There are other things happening in Pakistan:
August 5th 2026 will mark the third anniversary of former premier Imran Khan being thrown in jail. Major protests are being planned by his PTI party supporters (Pakistan Tehreeke Insaf).
These are all sideshows. The real problem in Pakistan is there are no jobs, no prospects for a huge portion of the people, there is not enough food, there is not enough water, there is not enough electricity, there are not enough schools or schools have been disrupted. This is a typical Islamic country. It is a failed state.
Something is going to explode soon.
Ok folks. It is just before 10:00 PM now. Saturday 1st August, 2026. The Negeri Sembilan State Polls are over and the results have come in. Here is the unofficial tally:
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This is the unofficial tally. I am not sure of the PAS, MIC, MIPP, Bersatu results. But the total tallies are ok. The PH LOST. They secured only 11 out of 36 seats they contested. Secured 30% only - FAILING grade. The new PBN coalition (PN plus BN) won decisively with 25 seats (69%) which is a 2/3 majority. They will form the next State government.
Dato Sri Hamzah Zainuddin's Party Wawasan has won 3 seats. They contested 4 seats. That is a 75% success rate. Not bad at all for a first time outing in the elections. Wawasan won one more seat than PKR. Wawasan is the next party to watch.
In Chennah the DAP secretary general Anthony Loke was defeated by MCA’s Siow Kong Choon by a margin of 491 votes. PKR's Aminuddin (the Menteri Besar) also lost decisively in Linggi by a margin of 1,668 votes.
In some seats the winning majority for PN/BN was in excess of 4,000 to 5,000 votes. And this has happened with a low voter turnout of around 65%. Imagine if the voter turnout had been higher, the PH would have lost with even higher margins.
The PAS Boogeyman theory does not frighten the Chinese anymore. The Chinese dont care. You dont know how to serve the public then we kick you out.
Anthony Loke said without the PH coalition the DAP cannot survive. Dont be so stupid lah. If you stay inside the PH the DAP is going to go into the tong sampah. Permanently. Better dump the PH and strike out on your own again.
Anthony Loke what bullshit will you tell the DAP on August 16th? Just cancel the meeting, resign and let someone else take over the DAP.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has lost his Chennah seat while caretaker mentri besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has failed in his bid to capture Linggi, according to the unofficial vote count.
The results are a massive blow to Pakatan Harapan.
MY COMMENTS:
I have said this in the Gutshot podcasts I am doing. The enemy of the political parties in Malaysia is time. Time is their biggest enemy. WHY? Because they still dont know what to do for the people. To describe them accurately they are monkey-crapping morons.
So when you are stupid, when you are an idiot, when you are a fool, when you are a corrupted b@st@rd, and then you are in charge of running a country it means only one thing - CONTINUING DISASTER.
So because of your monkey-crapping disposition, the more time that passes, the more monkey crap you are going to produce. The situation will get worse and worse. TIME IS YOUR ENEMY.
This is exactly what is happening in the Islamic countries around the world. Just look at this latest news (ABOVE) from Spain. 50,000 Moroccans tried to swim and climb the fence into Ceuta. 57 of them died in the process.
Below here is one more picture. This is a classic shot. This is a golf course, also from the Spanish enclave of Melilla which is located inside Morocco. (Ceuta, Melilla are old Spanish colonial enclaves that still exist in Morocco. But now for political and prestige reasons the Arabs DO NOT WANT the Spanish to leave Ceuta and Melilla).
It just depends on how you organise your society. If you use your brains then everyone will be playing golf. If you are a monkey-crapper, you will be climbing that fence in that picture.
Here is another example of monkey crapping stupidity:
In California a brand new Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sedan sells for RM211,000. In Malaysia the same range car sells for RM320,888. An affordable car has suddenly become a very expensive, 'rich peoples' car. Because the monkeys are in charge. In Malaysia for the same amount of money you cannot even buy a Toyota Camry 2.5V. The Camry starts at around RM221,000.
So one way to identify these monkey crapping Third World countries is that they force their people to pay more but they get less in return. That is exactly why those people are drowning in the sea or climbing that fence.
Do you all recall that last wave of Muslim migrants jumping into the sea and drowning - while trying to force their way into Europe? This picture is from 2016 :
TIME IS THEIR WORST ENEMY. Because they do not know what to do. When you do not know what to do then as more time passes the faster you will drown in the sea. In 2016 they were drowning in the sea. Now 10 years later in 2026 the next generation is drowning in the sea.
SO HERE IS MY FINAL MESSAGE. This message is to all the so called Islamic politicians, Islamic intellectuals, Islamic thinkers and whatever Islamic label that you wear - please go and jump into the sea. Please take along a 100 kg iron ball with you. The world will become a better place. You are quite useless. And please look up the dictionary for oxy-moron.
Please go to this link CLICK HERE and read this news. Its a 3-4 minute read. Here are some graphs from that article.
This is from the South China Morning Post here.
A former security guard from northeastern China has successfully secured a spot in a postgraduate programme at the prestigious Tsinghua University after an impressive eight attempts and is now ambitiously pursuing a PhD at Harvard.
Yang Xiao, 31, hailing from Shenyang in Liaoning province, has harboured the dream of attending Tsinghua since childhood, as reported by the mainland media outlet Jiupai News.
After sitting for the national college entrance examination, or gaokao, in 2013, he was accepted into the Central Academy of Fine Arts, where his unique painting style was deemed a more suitable match.
Upon graduating in 2018, Yang returned to Shenyang, established an art school, and nurtured a stable relationship. He subsequently applied for postgraduate study at Tsinghua, motivated not only by his childhood aspirations but also by a promise to his girlfriend.
Unfortunately, his first attempt was disheartening: he fell over 100 points short of the required acceptance score.
During his free time, Yang worked out to stay strong and healthy for his demanding schedule. Photo: Douyin
During his free time, Yang worked out to stay strong and healthy for his demanding schedule. Photo: Douyin
Embarrassed and reluctant to reveal the truth, Yang allowed his girlfriend to believe he had already started his postgraduate studies, hoping to succeed in the following year and make amends.
Regrettably, he did not succeed again. Unable to keep up the facade, he ended the relationship and succumbed to heartbreak and self-doubt.
During his third year of preparation, Yang embarked on an online romance. He recounted how the woman frequently solicited money from him, citing various ailments and gambling debts, ultimately draining him of over one million yuan (US$150,000).
When the relationship finally ended, Yang found himself deeply indebted and still without a postgraduate placement. His parents intervened to help him repay the money, and sadly, his art school was forced to shut down.
In the ensuing years, he consistently missed Tsinghua’s cut-off score by a narrow margin.
To support himself, Yang spent a year working as a cleaner before taking on a position as a security guard at an international student residence on Tsinghua’s campus, where he stayed for two years.
Before entering Tsinghua, Yang worked as a campus security guard, sneaking into classes to attend lectures to prepare. Photo: Douyin
Before entering Tsinghua, Yang worked as a campus security guard, sneaking into classes to attend lectures to prepare. Photo: Douyin
He shared with the media that the physical exhaustion was manageable; however, the emotional toll stemming from the stark contrast between his current life and the one he aspired to was far more challenging.
One particular encounter lingered in his memory. While on duty, a mother pointed at him and told her child: “If you do not study hard, you will end up like him.”
Yang reflected that the comment struck him deeply but also fuelled his determination to reach Tsinghua and propelled him forward.
During the day, he sneaked into classrooms at Tsinghua to attend lectures. At night, he practised English with international students while fulfilling his duties.
He was subsequently promoted to the role of security team leader, which came with a higher salary and a lighter workload, granting him more time to dedicate to his studies, although the specifics of his income were not disclosed.
Yang noted that his time as a security guard transformed his perspective on labour and instilled in him a profound respect for individuals from all walks of life.
Despite living frugally, he once invested nearly all his savings on a flight to attend an academic seminar, which later resulted in him winning several research awards.
In June, after an eight-year struggle, Yang was accepted into Tsinghua University’s Academy of Arts and Design on his eighth attempt, surpassing the cut-off score by 34 points, as reported.
He will focus on intangible cultural heritage and digital innovation. Although the programme typically spans three years, he hopes to complete it in two due to financial constraints and his aspirations for further education.
His next objective is to secure a fully funded PhD at Harvard, where he aims to delve deeper into research on intangible cultural heritage.
One online observer remarked: “As a graduate of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Yang already possesses a robust foundation. Regardless of the path he chose, his talent was destined to shine through.”
Balochistan wants to break away from Pakistan.
KPK or Khyber Pakhtunhwa also wants to break away from Pakistan.
The latest entrant is Azad Kashmir or Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (POJK).
Recently there were some elections and of course violence.
The Pak Army has shot and killed up to 400 people (estimates).
Will POJK also want to break away from Pakistan.
Activist groups and social media channels claim the true number of casualties exceeds 100 to 400 due to intense firing in epicenters like Rawalakot and Mirpur, alongside allegations of secret burials by authorities.
'Documented' clashes and crackdowns by security forces against the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) 'Long March' and election-related protests have resulted in at least 60 to 80 recorded deaths since early June 2026.
Here is a 6 minute video.
Here is a much longer (one hour) podcast by Gunners Shot which has much details and very sad videos from inside Kashmir where people are crying and pleading against being shot and killed by the Pakistan Army. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/live/-yjZQZmlnso?si=dhFzXqlW5Kcc7qtV
Please read my very brief comments.
MY COMMENTS: For the vast majority of Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis they have no future. Hello Dato-Dato those of you who are involved in human trafficking, PATI cartels etc please take note. The people smuggling and illegal workers industry will be booming for many decades to come.
Pilihan Raya Negeri Nismilan ke-16 akan diadakan pada Sabtu, 1 Ogos 2026. Dewan Undangan Negeri telah dibubarkan pada 5 Jun 2026, dan Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya kemudiannya menetapkan tarikh pengundian pada 1 Ogos 2026.
Kepada pengundi di Nismilan, percayalah tidak banyak akan berubah di Nismilan selepas pilihan raya negeri pada 1hb Ogos nanti. Tinggal lima hari lagi. Cuba tanya diri sendiri – kenapa pula pilihan raya negeri ini diadakan lebih awal? Apakah sebab tempoh kerajaan negeri telah berakhir lebih awal? Apakah untuk membela nasib anda? Jawapannya tidak. The answer is no.
Pilihan raya awal ini tidak ada kena-mengena dengan anda sebagai pengundi dan rakyat biasa. Pilihan raya ini berlaku kerana golongan kaya dan berkuasa sedang main politik - mereka nak tunjuk siapa lebih kuat. Untuk mereka menjaga kedudukan mereka. Kuasa punya pasal. Kuasa maksudnya piti punya pasal. Kuasa dan piti seiring sejalan. Mereka semua jauh lebih kaya daripada anda - orang biasa Nismilan. Mereka mempunyai duit dan kuasa. Tapi mereka tak setuju sesama sendiri. Akibatnya, DUN dibubarkan. Akibatnya mereka mahu anda – rakyat biasa Nismilan – keluar mengundi untuk memberi mereka lesen lima tahun lagi untuk mereka buat ikut suka hati mereka. Untuk satu penggal lagi.
Apakah kehidupan anda penduduk Nismilan akan menjadi jauh lebih baik selepas pilihan raya ini? Mudah kita nak jawab soalan ini. Tengoklah EMPAT TAHUN yang sudah. Banyak mana kehidupan anda bertambah baik dalam tempoh empat tahun yang sudah? Apakah kehidupan harian anda dan anak-anak anda merasa dan mengalami perubahan yang besar? Atau apakah anda masih struggle bertungkus-lumus setiap hari, sekadar hidup nak hidup?
Mari kita tanya rakyat Johor. Mereka baru sahaja keluar mengundi pada 11 Julai – kini sudah 16 hari berlalu. Mereka telah mengundi parti pilihan mereka. Apakah kehidupan mereka sudah berubah dengan positif? Poli-tikus atau tikus-tikus politik akan berkata masih terlalu awal untuk menilainya. Baru 16 hari sejak PRN. Betul ke? Bukankah poli-tikus yang sama telah pegang kuasa sejak empat tahun lalu? Jadi soalan ini tetap wajar – adakah kehidupan anda bertambah lebih baik sepanjang empat tahun yang lalu? Dan adakah ia akan bertambah lebih baik lagi pada tempoh lima tahun akan datang?
Jika anda tanya saya, jawapan saya ialah tidak. Bagi saya, kebanyakan orang biasa akan hanya meneruskan kehidupan dari hari ke hari. Hidup nak hidup. Just to survive. Banyak itu saja. Kita semua mempunyai impian dan harapan. Untuk diri kita, untuk anak-anak kita. Kita tahu apa yang kita mahu. Sebab itulah kita memilih poli-tikus untuk mewakili kita. Tetapi apakah mereka benar-benar mewakili kita? Apakah mereka benar-benar bantu mencapaikan hasrat yang kita harapkan? Bagi saya, jawapannya ialah tidak. The answer is NO.
Semalam saya terima video TikTok yang menunjukkan se-ekor tikus politik yang kaya raya jutawan. Anak-anak dan isteri dia pun kaya raya jutawan. Sakau duit kita. Dia sedang ceramah di Nismilan. Dulu dia ditangkap rasuah. Di hadapkan ke mahkamah. Tetapi poo kanan poo kiri, kes itu tak jadi apa.
Oleh itu, kepada rakyat Nismilan, fikirlah dengan sebaik-baiknya apabila anda mengundi pada 1 Ogos 2026. Tidak banyak yang akan berubah dalam kehidupan anda. Kehidupan anda tidak akan banyak berubah selagi anda tidak membuat keputusan untuk menukar poli-tikus yang gagal membantu anda. Tukar saja. Pilih yang lain. Kick Them Out. Semakin kerap anda menukar poli-tikus ini, lebih baik untuk anda.
Sampaikan mesej kepada dia orang: "Kalau awak tak tahu buat perubahan positif dalam kehidupan saya, saya akan membuat perubahan negatif dalam kehidupan awak."
Itulah kuasa mengundi dalam tangan anda para pendundi di Nismilan. Kick Them Out.