PKR deputy president Azmin Ali

PETALING JAYA: Massive online interest in PKR deputy president Azmin Ali's 'reveal all' press conference made the Star Online-initiated #AzminReveals hashtag the top Malaysian trend on social media website Twitter on Friday.

The Gombak MP and Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman had promised to reveal everything about the party's state of affairs, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at what happened after the Permatang Pauh by-elections in 2008.

The #AzminReveals hashtag was initiated as part of The Star Online's live Storify coverage of the press conference.

Excitement over Azmin's revelation had been building up even before the tell-all press conference, leading an early-morning tweet by @shusshshussh which said; “He gets his own hashtag! #AzminReveals. This better be good, sir. Malaysia's watching/reading :) @AzminAli”

Some tweeters like @iskandar38 shared their hopes for the announcement, saying "#azminreveals better have substance; statement, reports lodged, picture, videos etc instead of 'he says she says'".

Many had a field day taking guesses at what #AzminReveals would be.

@danielkhoo tweeted "If you're looking for some Friday morning entertainment, read #azminreveals :)".

Pop culture references also took centrestage, with @sudut_kiri tweeting; "#AzminReveals what was in the Pulp Fiction briefcase", while @1Obefiend joked "#AzminReveals that he is team Edward" and @rebelrhyming said "#AzminReveals whether the top falls or keeps spinning after Inception ends".

Some sought fixes for long-standing problems, such as @gogzta who tweeted: "AzminAliReveals the solution to #kltraffic".

Others alluded to the existence of urban legends, such as @zhiQ who tweeted: "#AzminReveals Loch Ness sighted at Teluk Gong. 15 years cover-up!"

Many clamoured for the reveal of secret formulas, such as @amir_n9 who wished for "#AzminReveals KFC's original recipes", and Spongebob Squarepants fan @GrrrrrRazzi who called for "#AzminReveals Krabby Patty recipe".

Even his crowning glory did not escape scrutiny, as Kota Belud MP Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan tweeted: "@PhilipGolingai Bro, I notice @AzminAli is sporting a new hairdo. Hair split on the side. Sign of new political life? #AzminReveals".

However, Azmin's much-anticipated press conference, which was covered by live tweets from The Star journalists TASHNY SUKUMARAN and PHILIP GOLINGAI, left many wanting more after it concluded.

Most tweeters voiced their displeasure over the one-hour delay to the start of the press conference and the lack of any actual surprise, such as @adaminkk2 who tweeted; "So the #azminreveals PC was anti climatic at best. Explains some details, deny some rumours, reiterate his loyalty to the party."

Others like @DinaNurhana tweeted: "#AzminReveals. Yes, there's nothing much, but people, why are you guys so negative? Aduhai Malaysian. Haha".

@Hugo_TanJianHao added: "Those who claimed to be #TeamAzmin also those who complain about the #AzminReveals now. Hard to please lah you guys! #gotcha #politics".

Amidst all the #AzminReveals excitement, one major question remained unanswered.

Kedah Gerakan Youth chief Tan Keng Liang said it best when he tweeted: "If YB @azminali don't want to be MB Selangor, then who his team choose to replace @khalid_ibrahim? #azminreveals".

And as @vader_roni tweeted, one thing is certain: "Malaysians have very little tolerance for political dramas #azminreveals".

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