Winning the 2008 election in Penang for the Pakatan parties was really the easy part. But after nearly three years of their administration,Lim guan Eng now realiases that holding on to the price capture is replete with alot of unexpected difficulties. With the coming of the 13th General election coming soon, many incumbents are wary of their position. Some lucky assembly person elected during the last election are now worried they may no longer be Yang berhormats in the coming election. This fear has precipitated with alot of anxious incumbents finding ways to please their masters in order to be selected for the next election.
Deputy Chief minister Ramasamy's mistake was to prematurely name three indian candidates for the coming election. Why he did that perhaps is best only known to him. He however has denied making such a call and quite rightly was reprimanded by the haughty karpal Singh. But what strikes most ordinary Dap supporters is why make such a big deal when the Big election was just round the corner and such public display of mudslinging would not serve any one's purpose, especially Dap's. Naturally , UMNO's mainstream media T.V 3 when to town and reported every bit of mudslinging thrown by Sri Delima, assemblyman, RSN.Rayer.
Why did Rayer and Bagai Dalam assemblyman,A Thanasekharan joined in the fray when the matter could have been easily resolved by a gentle reprimand from Karpal to Ramasamy? Now, it seems hell has broken lose and everyone has joined the bandwagon to say their piece. And all over a small matter that could have been quietly resolved. Dap and its members must realise that they are been watched carefully by the electorates to see whether they are worthy successors of the old B.N govt. If they fail to live up to expectations most likely they will return to their role as the opposition members.
Friday, December 09, 2011
The National feedlot Corporation debacle.
One wonders how a govt could approve a project to a serving minister's husband without being in breach of conflict of interest. The national feedlot Corporation (NFC) project was launched with the expectation of increasing the supply of beef but from the onset it was slated to be a failure for the simple reason it was given to a novice with no experience in the industry. For obvious reason, the project was not given to Mohd Salleh, the husband of Sharizat, because of his expertise in cow rearing but more so because of Sharizat's position as UMNO' wanita chief.
The project value was not a paltry sum. Two hundred and fifty million (250) in the guise of a soft loan at 2% interest with no fixed repayment period was given to the husband of Sharizat. The matter only came to light when the Auditor-general reported that the project was in a 'mess'. The subsequent revelation by PKR's strategy director, rafizi Ramli that the money allocated for the cow project was being used to buy condos, mercedes car and land at Putrajaya.
When confronted with the allegations, her reply was that it was her husband's business and she had no interest in the project..
Malaysians have a right to know why taxpayers money given for a cow rearing project was used for other investments than the ones intended for.If at all, MACC should investigate whether any criminal breach of trusts was involved in the use of money for other purposes. In fact it was later revealed that money was even spent on family holidays and the performing of the Haj.
Najib, as the leader of the govt should not sweep the matter under the carpet. He should order a proper investigation of how the loan was approved and given to Sharizat's family. Was she involved in the cabinet decision or was it solely the approval of the Agriculture Minister , the present Deputy Prime minister .The NationalFeedlot corp. debacle will bear the hallmark of the govt's badge of corruption, cronyism and a national shame for the govt that is seeking another term in office .
The project value was not a paltry sum. Two hundred and fifty million (250) in the guise of a soft loan at 2% interest with no fixed repayment period was given to the husband of Sharizat. The matter only came to light when the Auditor-general reported that the project was in a 'mess'. The subsequent revelation by PKR's strategy director, rafizi Ramli that the money allocated for the cow project was being used to buy condos, mercedes car and land at Putrajaya.
When confronted with the allegations, her reply was that it was her husband's business and she had no interest in the project..
Malaysians have a right to know why taxpayers money given for a cow rearing project was used for other investments than the ones intended for.If at all, MACC should investigate whether any criminal breach of trusts was involved in the use of money for other purposes. In fact it was later revealed that money was even spent on family holidays and the performing of the Haj.
Najib, as the leader of the govt should not sweep the matter under the carpet. He should order a proper investigation of how the loan was approved and given to Sharizat's family. Was she involved in the cabinet decision or was it solely the approval of the Agriculture Minister , the present Deputy Prime minister .The NationalFeedlot corp. debacle will bear the hallmark of the govt's badge of corruption, cronyism and a national shame for the govt that is seeking another term in office .
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The Ulgy Truth about The Auditors-General Report.
Every year the auditor's -general report reveals the same massive losses in the various govt instituitions.Not surprisingly most if not all the losses are caused by incompetence,greed and dishonesty. For many years the ritual of the A-G's report only caused temporary outrage amongst the govt leaders from both side of the political divide. After the initial ripple of outrage, life continue as usual until the next A- G report next year. Nothing changes and the wastage of public funds continue unabated.
How do you explain the following?
1. Millions wasted in tourism projects overseas by Pempena.
2.26 million wasted in 7 years due to delay in campus.
3.$214 million army camp incomplete,but falling apart.
4.$165 Million for 'unused'baggage handling system.
5.$110 million of farmer's incentives not paid
6 Mara's $54 million allocation was utilised to purchase related items at 100% more than market price.Examples are as follows:
a. An oven at RM1,200 compared to the market price of RM419, for baking and pastry- making courses in Kelantan
b.Folding beds at RM500, against the market price of RM100
c.Two-burner gas cookers at RM200 each, rather than RM59.90
d.Hair clippers supplied at RM250 each, instead of RM79
e.A blender at RM140 instead of RM60
The above are only the tip of the ice berg. Wastage, incompetency and dishonsty covers practically the civil service and all govt linked instituitions.
The ordinary citizens have a right to ask the govt. when will this carnage of public funds stopped? The govt's debt is an all time high of $407 billion and no sign of declining. Meanwhile, the P.M and the DPM is handing out money to various constituencies like money has gone out of fashion, all for the express purpose of wining votes for the coming election. The way the country is managed only leads to one path and that is the path to destruction.
How do you explain the following?
1. Millions wasted in tourism projects overseas by Pempena.
2.26 million wasted in 7 years due to delay in campus.
3.$214 million army camp incomplete,but falling apart.
4.$165 Million for 'unused'baggage handling system.
5.$110 million of farmer's incentives not paid
6 Mara's $54 million allocation was utilised to purchase related items at 100% more than market price.Examples are as follows:
a. An oven at RM1,200 compared to the market price of RM419, for baking and pastry- making courses in Kelantan
b.Folding beds at RM500, against the market price of RM100
c.Two-burner gas cookers at RM200 each, rather than RM59.90
d.Hair clippers supplied at RM250 each, instead of RM79
e.A blender at RM140 instead of RM60
The above are only the tip of the ice berg. Wastage, incompetency and dishonsty covers practically the civil service and all govt linked instituitions.
The ordinary citizens have a right to ask the govt. when will this carnage of public funds stopped? The govt's debt is an all time high of $407 billion and no sign of declining. Meanwhile, the P.M and the DPM is handing out money to various constituencies like money has gone out of fashion, all for the express purpose of wining votes for the coming election. The way the country is managed only leads to one path and that is the path to destruction.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Blue Wave Taking over Selangor?
DPM, Muhyiddin has been busy of late scouring five Selangor state constituencies and telling Selangorians they should vote back the B.N govt. But are Selangorians willing and ready to accept back the B.N Govt? Based on DPM evaluation and feed back the Blue wave is going to ensure B.N is returned to power.
But how far is this evaluation correct?Based from statistic given so far by the Selangor state govt the revenue till june this year have totalled $1.1 billion. A record in the history of Selangor. Never in its history under the B.N administration have they ever accumulated so much revenue.
Therefore it will be interesting to see whether Selangor will revert back to B.N in the next election as predicted by the DPM.
But how far is this evaluation correct?Based from statistic given so far by the Selangor state govt the revenue till june this year have totalled $1.1 billion. A record in the history of Selangor. Never in its history under the B.N administration have they ever accumulated so much revenue.
Therefore it will be interesting to see whether Selangor will revert back to B.N in the next election as predicted by the DPM.
Why National Schools cannot be the Choice of All Malaysians
Khaiy Jamaludin has become one of the latest growing lists of proponents that a unitary or singular school sysytem would be an all encompassing solution to our current racial polarisation.. The introduction of a singular school system would means the abolition of vernacular schools.For some one of Khairy's educational background it is indeed sad that he could not even be unbiased in his evaluation of the dilemma facing our present education system which has caused ethnic division .
The question is why is Khairy only focusing his attention on vernacular schools? What about Mara schools , religious agama schools and even tertiary university level like UITM where the students strictly only cater exclusively for one race.?
Is Khairy implying that only vernacular schools are the sole cause of ethnic polarisation and that Mara schools, Religious Agama schools and tertiary university like UITM are exempted from any blame for the ethnic division? It is really sad that someone of Khairy's educational background can be so biased in his evaluation of the cause for such racial polarisation.
The simple and unpalatable truth is that ever since Tun Razak became the second P.M, we had the misfortune of having Education Ministers who could not understand why National schools could not become the choice of all Malaysians. All of them were incompetent or were not interested in finding out the truth. In the end we had education policies that were ad hoc and flip flop. Even till now there is no clear define policies whether we should adopt English as a medium of instructions.
However, tribute should be given to our first P.M, Tuanku Abdul Rahman. He did not tinker with our education system when we got our independence. He was a visionary leader who knew the importance of the English language. and during his tenure kebangsan schools flourished.. I was a product of that era . The schools were populated with 50% malays, 40% chinese and 10% indians. There was camaderie in all our activities and we accepted each other as Malaysians. We did not look through our differences through any racial or religious lens.We did not bring religion to schools. Religion was something personal where individually we practice our faith at home.Each of us accepted our cultural diversity and each of us respected our religious beliefs. During this time, vernacular schools suffered enrolment problems since majority of chinese and indians and malays all opted for National schools.For practical and financial reasons one by one vernacular schools was slowly decimated without any govt forced closure.
The schools during this era was composed of different ethnic compositions.There was mat sallehs, chinese, indians and malays and through their own cultural diversity we learned to accept diversity, tolerance and respect of each others religious beliefs. All these we didnt learned from our school curriculum but through our impressionable minds we were able to acquire from our various teachers of different origins.
Fast forward to present day, everything has changed for the worse. Religious practice of the islamic faith are conspicously introduced without care to the sensitivity of the other races.Prayers or doa are recited in classes and assembly. Almost 100% of the teachers were of one race and they were employed because of their religiousity rather than their abilty to teach.Female students were compelled by some schools to wear the malay baju Kurung and some were even forced to wear tudungs.During the fasting month of Ramadam, schools canteen were closed and non malays were forced to fast with the muslim students. Some schools even disallowed students to take food in the school canteen since they view it as a sign of disrespect to the muslims.
With all these various display of islamic introductions in National schools it is little wonder non malays were avoiding the National schools like plague. Khairy almost strike the right chord when he said,'the overtly Malay and Islamic character of national schools turn other ethnic communities away. ' But he glossed over this core issue which was the chief reason why chinese and indians turned their backs on National schools. It was often argued that the chinese wanted vernacualr schools because of the desire to preserve cultural heritage and language but this was only a mere excuse. Chinese enclaves from San Francisco to London did not see any chinese clamour for chinese language education. They were so willing to send their children to the english school system and in many cases even excel better than their english counterparts.
Khairy and the present Education Minister should examine National schools during Tuanku Abdul Rahman's era and the present era to see what has caused the change in the choice of National schools by non malays.They should not behave like ostrich burying their head in the sands and think that it was the existence of vernacular schools which had caused non malays not to choose National schools
The question is why is Khairy only focusing his attention on vernacular schools? What about Mara schools , religious agama schools and even tertiary university level like UITM where the students strictly only cater exclusively for one race.?
Is Khairy implying that only vernacular schools are the sole cause of ethnic polarisation and that Mara schools, Religious Agama schools and tertiary university like UITM are exempted from any blame for the ethnic division? It is really sad that someone of Khairy's educational background can be so biased in his evaluation of the cause for such racial polarisation.
The simple and unpalatable truth is that ever since Tun Razak became the second P.M, we had the misfortune of having Education Ministers who could not understand why National schools could not become the choice of all Malaysians. All of them were incompetent or were not interested in finding out the truth. In the end we had education policies that were ad hoc and flip flop. Even till now there is no clear define policies whether we should adopt English as a medium of instructions.
However, tribute should be given to our first P.M, Tuanku Abdul Rahman. He did not tinker with our education system when we got our independence. He was a visionary leader who knew the importance of the English language. and during his tenure kebangsan schools flourished.. I was a product of that era . The schools were populated with 50% malays, 40% chinese and 10% indians. There was camaderie in all our activities and we accepted each other as Malaysians. We did not look through our differences through any racial or religious lens.We did not bring religion to schools. Religion was something personal where individually we practice our faith at home.Each of us accepted our cultural diversity and each of us respected our religious beliefs. During this time, vernacular schools suffered enrolment problems since majority of chinese and indians and malays all opted for National schools.For practical and financial reasons one by one vernacular schools was slowly decimated without any govt forced closure.
The schools during this era was composed of different ethnic compositions.There was mat sallehs, chinese, indians and malays and through their own cultural diversity we learned to accept diversity, tolerance and respect of each others religious beliefs. All these we didnt learned from our school curriculum but through our impressionable minds we were able to acquire from our various teachers of different origins.
Fast forward to present day, everything has changed for the worse. Religious practice of the islamic faith are conspicously introduced without care to the sensitivity of the other races.Prayers or doa are recited in classes and assembly. Almost 100% of the teachers were of one race and they were employed because of their religiousity rather than their abilty to teach.Female students were compelled by some schools to wear the malay baju Kurung and some were even forced to wear tudungs.During the fasting month of Ramadam, schools canteen were closed and non malays were forced to fast with the muslim students. Some schools even disallowed students to take food in the school canteen since they view it as a sign of disrespect to the muslims.
With all these various display of islamic introductions in National schools it is little wonder non malays were avoiding the National schools like plague. Khairy almost strike the right chord when he said,'the overtly Malay and Islamic character of national schools turn other ethnic communities away. ' But he glossed over this core issue which was the chief reason why chinese and indians turned their backs on National schools. It was often argued that the chinese wanted vernacualr schools because of the desire to preserve cultural heritage and language but this was only a mere excuse. Chinese enclaves from San Francisco to London did not see any chinese clamour for chinese language education. They were so willing to send their children to the english school system and in many cases even excel better than their english counterparts.
Khairy and the present Education Minister should examine National schools during Tuanku Abdul Rahman's era and the present era to see what has caused the change in the choice of National schools by non malays.They should not behave like ostrich burying their head in the sands and think that it was the existence of vernacular schools which had caused non malays not to choose National schools
Friday, September 23, 2011
Hudud Law if refined can be suited and acceptable to Non muslims.
Before rejecting outright the implementation of hudud law, Pakatan allies should try and find a solution acceptable to both muslims and non-muslims.If hudud laws can act as a form of deterrent to many of the crimes that we are currently facing today then many regardless of race and religion would welcome the timely intervention of laws that would deter crime.That law, the hudud law, which may sound medieval and ancient perhaps could be the answer to the lawlessness and corruption that we see in Malaysia.
Part of the hudud law which borders on morality however should not be applicable to the non muslims since their religion may not view it as serious to the extent that authorities should interfere in their practice. This include khalwat (close proximity) and adultery. The acceptance of such practice is not to say that it condones immorality but more because such sin if perpetuated by the individual is best left for him to be punished by God in the after life.
The common form of criminality such as murder, rape , theft corruption however can be applicable to everyone . Normal law abiding citizens of every race and religion would abhor such crimes and therefore should have no objections if harsh punishment is meted out to the perpetuators. There is no valid reason for any one to oppose such punishment even if it may involve the cruel form of hand chopping and head chopping.Such gruesome form of punishment may appear primitive but it certainly does serve a purpose of being a deterrent. Like in Saudi Arabia or in some Middle eastern country such form of punishment should even be publicly exhibited to have a more forceful impact.
Non-muslims who are law abiding citizens should not be afraid of the islamic laws if its implementation would ensure a safer and more peaceful environment to live in. However safeguards should also be in place that certain aspect of the religious laws that affect muslims should not be enforced on people of other faiths.
Part of the hudud law which borders on morality however should not be applicable to the non muslims since their religion may not view it as serious to the extent that authorities should interfere in their practice. This include khalwat (close proximity) and adultery. The acceptance of such practice is not to say that it condones immorality but more because such sin if perpetuated by the individual is best left for him to be punished by God in the after life.
The common form of criminality such as murder, rape , theft corruption however can be applicable to everyone . Normal law abiding citizens of every race and religion would abhor such crimes and therefore should have no objections if harsh punishment is meted out to the perpetuators. There is no valid reason for any one to oppose such punishment even if it may involve the cruel form of hand chopping and head chopping.Such gruesome form of punishment may appear primitive but it certainly does serve a purpose of being a deterrent. Like in Saudi Arabia or in some Middle eastern country such form of punishment should even be publicly exhibited to have a more forceful impact.
Non-muslims who are law abiding citizens should not be afraid of the islamic laws if its implementation would ensure a safer and more peaceful environment to live in. However safeguards should also be in place that certain aspect of the religious laws that affect muslims should not be enforced on people of other faiths.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Hisham blamed MCA for not containing UMNO fallout.
It is rather sad that leaders like Hishammuddin lacks the intelligence to understand why MCA, MIC and Gerakan are weak.In the grand design of formulating policies it is undisputed that UMNO proposed and disposed of policies without even thinking how it may affect the parties in the coalition. A share of the blame must certainly be accorded to the weak leadership in the ranks of MCA, MIC and Gerakan which barely raised any objections in the formulation of policies which are detrimental to their communities interest.
Even basic policy of giving out scholarships based on race rather than on merit was not even defended by MCA, MIC and Gerakan and this policy alone deprived great numbers of qualified students to be awarded scholarships to do critical courses of their choice.Therefore it was not surprising how such foolish policy would affect the position of the other component parties whose affected members were mainly non malays. So how does UMNO in general and Hisham in particular blamed MCA for not containing UMNO's fallout?Obviously, it was UMNO's policy which caused the resentment towards MCA, MIC and Gerakan and they themselves were at great pains to even contain their own fallout with their own members and community.
Because of weak leaders in the component parties of MCA, MIC and Gerakan, UMNO leaders were able to ride rough shod over these parties and formulated policies which marginalised the other communities.But more importantly, UMNO policies also sadly marginalised the very community they had sworn to help and protect.Instead, UMNO's help was for their own family members and cronies where millions if not billions were siphoned out under the pretext of bailing out failed bumiputra's company. Layers of commission were factored in the development contracts meant to elevate the plight of the rural malays and in the end only token money were hardly left visible for any tangible development.The inevitable reality remains after 54 years of UMNO's rule, the malays had remained impoverished and had remained behind their non-malays counterpart.All these can be merely attributed to UMNO's leaders greed for power and money.
Even basic policy of giving out scholarships based on race rather than on merit was not even defended by MCA, MIC and Gerakan and this policy alone deprived great numbers of qualified students to be awarded scholarships to do critical courses of their choice.Therefore it was not surprising how such foolish policy would affect the position of the other component parties whose affected members were mainly non malays. So how does UMNO in general and Hisham in particular blamed MCA for not containing UMNO's fallout?Obviously, it was UMNO's policy which caused the resentment towards MCA, MIC and Gerakan and they themselves were at great pains to even contain their own fallout with their own members and community.
Because of weak leaders in the component parties of MCA, MIC and Gerakan, UMNO leaders were able to ride rough shod over these parties and formulated policies which marginalised the other communities.But more importantly, UMNO policies also sadly marginalised the very community they had sworn to help and protect.Instead, UMNO's help was for their own family members and cronies where millions if not billions were siphoned out under the pretext of bailing out failed bumiputra's company. Layers of commission were factored in the development contracts meant to elevate the plight of the rural malays and in the end only token money were hardly left visible for any tangible development.The inevitable reality remains after 54 years of UMNO's rule, the malays had remained impoverished and had remained behind their non-malays counterpart.All these can be merely attributed to UMNO's leaders greed for power and money.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Three Malaysian Women are top Students In Australian Varsities
The news that three Malaysians were awarded top students in Australian varsities once again show the short sightedness of the govt's educational policy. Students who excelled in their studies cannot find place in local instituitions. Instead these students show that they can excel in foreign countries when given the opportunity to compete on merit.
When is our govt going to learn that the country is losing talent to foreign countries by ignoring and refusing to give places to our brightest students.Its about time the govt stop this discriminatory practice of allocating places to local instituition on the basis of race instead of merit.
Its too late to introduce policies such as Talent corp when they could have stopped the exodus of talents even before they leave our shores. All these because the govt is short sighted and racist by adopting a policy that only favours a certain community.
When is our govt going to learn that the country is losing talent to foreign countries by ignoring and refusing to give places to our brightest students.Its about time the govt stop this discriminatory practice of allocating places to local instituition on the basis of race instead of merit.
Its too late to introduce policies such as Talent corp when they could have stopped the exodus of talents even before they leave our shores. All these because the govt is short sighted and racist by adopting a policy that only favours a certain community.
Najib must attend Court.
It will be a travesty of justice if Najib can be allowed to refuse to attend court to give evidence in the sodomy trial of Annuar Ibrahim. Once a subpoena is issued by the court and his refusal to attend can be interpreted as contempt of court.This can result in the court issuing a warrant of arrest. The P.M must realised that he has no immunity to refuse to attend as a witness once a subpoena is being issued. Unless his attorney set aside the subpoena which under the circumstances should not even be entertained because Saiful did had a meeting with him prior to the report been made.His role therefore in the prosecution of Annuar should be explored to determine if there was indeed a nefarious plot to trap Annuar.
All these can only be revealed if Najib, Musa and Rodwan is call to the witness stand.
All these can only be revealed if Najib, Musa and Rodwan is call to the witness stand.
Now, Every one cannot Fly any more.
Once upon a time , Air Asia's caption was that 'Now every one can fly.' But nowadays this no longer holds true. In the begining, Air Asia was really making a serious effort to enable everyone to fly the no frills airline. Fares were not only cheap for those who purchased their tickets in advance.There were no hidden costs and the total fares after taxes were cheap and really affordable to the man in the street.In fact if you were lucky enough the tickets you bought could even be cheaper than the cost of the ticket for the long haul bus ticket.
Not only were there cheap tickets but there were alot of extras that normal airline did not provide. Senor citizens above the age of 60 were given priority of boarding, you could select any seats of your choice,there was no such thing as fuel surcharge added to the cost of the ticket. In short there were no hidden cost for the final fares you pay.
But Air Asia , nowadays cannot boast of its caption of now' every one can fly ' because its concept has been totally altered. Now, its policy is to charge for everything. Senior Citizens no longer have the privelege of boarding first. If you want to board first you have to pay for Priority boarding. If you want to select your favourite seats you have to pay for it.When you think that is the end of it, you are hit with another cost. Its call processing fees for using credit card for your online booking. It seems that the credit card company commission is even pass to the passenger in the guise of processing Fees.
The moral of the story is that we should no longer be deceived by Air Asia slogan of 'Every one can fly'. Maybe its time travellers should revert back to our National Carrier MAS. At least there are no hidden cost and what you pay is transparent. And if you are a golfer the more reason why you should travel MAS because they dont charge you for your golf bags whereas Air Asia charges $50.00 for that extra luggage. And if you are a handicap person needing a wheel chair, please be aware that Air Asia charges $15.00 for using their wheel chair.
Lastly, MAS provides you the luxury of boarding and landing using an air bridge whereas with Air Asia you have to content with climbing up and down a gang way to board and disembark your flights.The reason? Because Air Asia can save paying the airport authorities for using the facility at the expense of discomfort to the paying customers.
Not only were there cheap tickets but there were alot of extras that normal airline did not provide. Senor citizens above the age of 60 were given priority of boarding, you could select any seats of your choice,there was no such thing as fuel surcharge added to the cost of the ticket. In short there were no hidden cost for the final fares you pay.
But Air Asia , nowadays cannot boast of its caption of now' every one can fly ' because its concept has been totally altered. Now, its policy is to charge for everything. Senior Citizens no longer have the privelege of boarding first. If you want to board first you have to pay for Priority boarding. If you want to select your favourite seats you have to pay for it.When you think that is the end of it, you are hit with another cost. Its call processing fees for using credit card for your online booking. It seems that the credit card company commission is even pass to the passenger in the guise of processing Fees.
The moral of the story is that we should no longer be deceived by Air Asia slogan of 'Every one can fly'. Maybe its time travellers should revert back to our National Carrier MAS. At least there are no hidden cost and what you pay is transparent. And if you are a golfer the more reason why you should travel MAS because they dont charge you for your golf bags whereas Air Asia charges $50.00 for that extra luggage. And if you are a handicap person needing a wheel chair, please be aware that Air Asia charges $15.00 for using their wheel chair.
Lastly, MAS provides you the luxury of boarding and landing using an air bridge whereas with Air Asia you have to content with climbing up and down a gang way to board and disembark your flights.The reason? Because Air Asia can save paying the airport authorities for using the facility at the expense of discomfort to the paying customers.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Why Deport Bourdon?
Why was French civil rights lawyer Bourdon deported from Malaysia on the eve of giving a talk in support of fund raising at Petaling Jaya.?Bourdon was the civil rights lawyer acting on behalf of Suaram which had pursued the 'scorpene submarine ' case in the French court.
The only plausible reason for any one to draw a conclusion is that Najib and the govt had something to hide from public eyes. If Bourdon had uttered any defamatory words that are not true then there are adequate laws to prevent him from doing so. There is no neede to use draconian laws and high handed action of deporting Bourdon in a dramatic fashion .In the Penang fund raising function , Bourdon had only raised and mentioned issues that was already in the public domain. So why did Najib and Hishammuddin, the Home Minister pressed the panic button by deporting Bourdon?
The forthcoming hearing of the scorpene submarine case in the French court should provide an interesting insight as to the receipient of further commissions being paid to a mysterious person.A commission that far surpassed the earlier two commissions.That should prove interesting revealation for the Malaysian public.
The only plausible reason for any one to draw a conclusion is that Najib and the govt had something to hide from public eyes. If Bourdon had uttered any defamatory words that are not true then there are adequate laws to prevent him from doing so. There is no neede to use draconian laws and high handed action of deporting Bourdon in a dramatic fashion .In the Penang fund raising function , Bourdon had only raised and mentioned issues that was already in the public domain. So why did Najib and Hishammuddin, the Home Minister pressed the panic button by deporting Bourdon?
The forthcoming hearing of the scorpene submarine case in the French court should provide an interesting insight as to the receipient of further commissions being paid to a mysterious person.A commission that far surpassed the earlier two commissions.That should prove interesting revealation for the Malaysian public.
Friday, July 01, 2011
Govt's illegal Act should be Documented
The current govt has abandoned the rule of Law and instead has implemented rules in accordance with their whims and fancy.How can they declare an assembly provided in the constituition as illegal?Their paranoid behaviour has even extended to the ridiculous pronoucement that wearing yellow shirts and campaigning for the people to attend the assembly is illegal.
Malaysians across all political divide must come to the realization that B.N's time is up. We cannot allow a govt that continue to abuse the process of law to remain in power for another term because that would prove fatal for our future generation. Let all Malaysians unite in the same resolve to change this govt by the use of ballot in the next General Election. Every vote that is cast to change the govt will be an enduring legacy for our future genearion.
Malaysians across all political divide must come to the realization that B.N's time is up. We cannot allow a govt that continue to abuse the process of law to remain in power for another term because that would prove fatal for our future generation. Let all Malaysians unite in the same resolve to change this govt by the use of ballot in the next General Election. Every vote that is cast to change the govt will be an enduring legacy for our future genearion.
Bersih's Peaceful assembly for Electoral Reforms.
The constituition provides for peaceful assembly. Then why is the govt so paranoid about the 9th July peaceful demonstration in support of electoral reforms?The answer can be found in the last Bersih's assembly clamouring for electoral reforms. After nearly two years the Election Commission has done little or nothing to the demands of Bersih for electoral reforms.The last Bersih's assmbly attracted about 50,000 demonstrators and they were repulsed by water canons by the police.The net effect of the brutal reaction by the police translated in votes for the opposition.And in the march 2008 election, B.N lost 5 states to the opposition and two thirds majority in parliament.
Fast forward, 2011, Bersih has again decided to take their cause to the street amidst the Home Minister declaring the proposed assembly as illegal.Using draconian laws which is contrary to the provisions of the constituition will not deter civic minded people from seeking peaceful recourse for changes which will ensure a democratic election of a govt that is voted by the people.Leaders who seek to hold on to power using public instituition to deny the people of their rights will find that history is not on their side.Recent upheavels in the countries of Tunesia, Bahrain, Libya,Egypt and Yemen will bear testimony to the fate of those despotic rulers.Some may continue to cling on to their seats of power by employing ruthless and draconian measures to suppress and deny the people their unalienable rights to a govt that is elected by the people .
The govt of Malaysia should take heed to what has transpired in the middle eastern countries and should listen to the cries of the people to implement transparent reforms in the various flaws perpetuated by the Election commission. Preventing ordinary rakyats from attending an assembly to express their dissatisfaction in the manner in which the Election Commission has performed its role is certainly not the receipe for reforms in the electoral process.
Fast forward, 2011, Bersih has again decided to take their cause to the street amidst the Home Minister declaring the proposed assembly as illegal.Using draconian laws which is contrary to the provisions of the constituition will not deter civic minded people from seeking peaceful recourse for changes which will ensure a democratic election of a govt that is voted by the people.Leaders who seek to hold on to power using public instituition to deny the people of their rights will find that history is not on their side.Recent upheavels in the countries of Tunesia, Bahrain, Libya,Egypt and Yemen will bear testimony to the fate of those despotic rulers.Some may continue to cling on to their seats of power by employing ruthless and draconian measures to suppress and deny the people their unalienable rights to a govt that is elected by the people .
The govt of Malaysia should take heed to what has transpired in the middle eastern countries and should listen to the cries of the people to implement transparent reforms in the various flaws perpetuated by the Election commission. Preventing ordinary rakyats from attending an assembly to express their dissatisfaction in the manner in which the Election Commission has performed its role is certainly not the receipe for reforms in the electoral process.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Scorpene Submarine 'kickbacks'
Suaram's French lawyers have informed the NGO that investigations by French prosectors have found evidence of commissions being paid.Payments of 114.96 million euros( Rm574.8 million)wass paid to Malaysian consulting company, Perimekar Sdn bhd,another 30 million euros ( RM150 million )to DCN's commercial network, Thales and another 2.5 million euros to an unknown recipient.
Initially in 2006,then Deputy Defence Minister Zainal Abidin Zin was quoted as saying that the commissions was paid 'voluntarily'( to Perimekar)by the French parties in the deal.In 2008, however, Defence Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told parliament that the govt had indeed paid the 114.96 million euros to Perimekar and that it was for 'coordination services' and not for commission
According to Suaram, French investigations revealed that the amount paid was a form of kickbacks ' for the sole purpose of circumventing the OECD convention'
What is most interesting in this whole sordid episode is that Perimekar is a subsidiary K.S Ombak Laut sdn Bhd,and the major shareholder is the wife of Abdul Razak Baginda, a close confidante of the current Premier, Najib abdul Razak. Abdul Razak Baginda was acquited of the murder of translator, Altantuya Shariibuu and instead two bodyguards of Najib was charged and convicted for the murder of the Mongolian model cum translator.
When the case do go to open trial it will becoming interesting to see how Najib was involved in the scorpene kickbacks.This reason alone will prompt Najib to call for an early election to circumvent the revelation of the Scorpene kickbacks which undoubtedly will leave a trail leading to Najib's doorstep.
Initially in 2006,then Deputy Defence Minister Zainal Abidin Zin was quoted as saying that the commissions was paid 'voluntarily'( to Perimekar)by the French parties in the deal.In 2008, however, Defence Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told parliament that the govt had indeed paid the 114.96 million euros to Perimekar and that it was for 'coordination services' and not for commission
According to Suaram, French investigations revealed that the amount paid was a form of kickbacks ' for the sole purpose of circumventing the OECD convention'
What is most interesting in this whole sordid episode is that Perimekar is a subsidiary K.S Ombak Laut sdn Bhd,and the major shareholder is the wife of Abdul Razak Baginda, a close confidante of the current Premier, Najib abdul Razak. Abdul Razak Baginda was acquited of the murder of translator, Altantuya Shariibuu and instead two bodyguards of Najib was charged and convicted for the murder of the Mongolian model cum translator.
When the case do go to open trial it will becoming interesting to see how Najib was involved in the scorpene kickbacks.This reason alone will prompt Najib to call for an early election to circumvent the revelation of the Scorpene kickbacks which undoubtedly will leave a trail leading to Najib's doorstep.
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Najib Should direct his warning to Utusan Malaysia.
When Najib warned to calm down and not exploit religious issues he should be directing his criticism at Utusan Malaysia.All malaysians with a bit of intelligence knows that the Utusan paper is trying its level best to stir up racial and religious emotions among the rural malays so that they will hopefully unite under UMNO's banner.Perhaps what disppoints and irks most Malaysians is the inabilty of the P.M to rein in Utusan's frequent foray in exploiting racial and religious sentiments amongst the malay populace.
What is even more disppointing is the double standard of the Home ministry in allowing Utusan to get away with such racial rhetorics which is bound to stir the emotions of the rural malays.With such leeway being given to the UMNO owned Utusan to print such fiery articles like the christians meeting to make christianity as the official Religion of the country and to appoint a christain Prime Minister, the govt is indirectly encouraging another may 13th incident.
The common perception by many political analyst is that the govt hopes to create another may 13th incident so that it can declare a state of emergency which will then allow the govt to rule under the emergency Act. Before that , it will have another 'operation lallang ' to rope in all the opposition members under the guise of security threats posed by them.
Perhaps that explains why Najib is maintaining an elegant silence while Utusan is running riot with its racial and religious publications.
What is even more disppointing is the double standard of the Home ministry in allowing Utusan to get away with such racial rhetorics which is bound to stir the emotions of the rural malays.With such leeway being given to the UMNO owned Utusan to print such fiery articles like the christians meeting to make christianity as the official Religion of the country and to appoint a christain Prime Minister, the govt is indirectly encouraging another may 13th incident.
The common perception by many political analyst is that the govt hopes to create another may 13th incident so that it can declare a state of emergency which will then allow the govt to rule under the emergency Act. Before that , it will have another 'operation lallang ' to rope in all the opposition members under the guise of security threats posed by them.
Perhaps that explains why Najib is maintaining an elegant silence while Utusan is running riot with its racial and religious publications.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Let History depict the truth.
Historical distortions of our history by belittling the contributions of non -malays and emphasizing the contributions of Islamic civilisation in the development of our country's early landscape is deplorable.
Perkasa's supreme council member Professor Dr. Ramlah Adam is guilty of asserting that the history books were 'well-balanced' and belittling the contributions of the non-malays.
Subsequently, as pointed by historian Dr. Ranjit singh Malhi,she recanted and admitted that the form 4 syllabus 'had placed alot of emphasis on Islamic civilsation and that the govt was working to revamp it'
The study of history should always depict the truth on how historical events unfold not embellishing it to seek glorification of one's race and religion.
Any intellectual who attempts to distort and dishonestly portrays fictitious historical events is guilty of an act bordering on intellectual dishonesty
A living example of the non-malays contribution to the country's development is even evident till today. Visit any cities in the west and east coast and one cannot escape the simple startling truth that non-malays occupy all the major towns and cities.Who therefore are responsible for developing the cities and towns?
In fact it would be hard pressed to even find a malay township even in the heartland of malay majority states like Kelantan and Trengganu. Perhaps Professor Ramlah Adam should take a trip from the coastal roads from Kelantan , Trengganu and Kuantan to the small township of Kuala Pilah in Negeri Sembilan and witnessed for herself the unfortunate truth that malay kampongs still ocuupy vast tract of land which remained undevelop for almost since time immemorial.If Islamic civilsation had indeed played an important role in the early development of the Malaysian landscape then why are these malay land still undeveloped and mired in a state of poverty?
History in many ways have a tendency to reflect reality and such reality cannot be diminished by unwanton portrayals of lies and intellectual dishonesty by people like Professor Ramlah Adam.
Perkasa's supreme council member Professor Dr. Ramlah Adam is guilty of asserting that the history books were 'well-balanced' and belittling the contributions of the non-malays.
Subsequently, as pointed by historian Dr. Ranjit singh Malhi,she recanted and admitted that the form 4 syllabus 'had placed alot of emphasis on Islamic civilsation and that the govt was working to revamp it'
The study of history should always depict the truth on how historical events unfold not embellishing it to seek glorification of one's race and religion.
Any intellectual who attempts to distort and dishonestly portrays fictitious historical events is guilty of an act bordering on intellectual dishonesty
A living example of the non-malays contribution to the country's development is even evident till today. Visit any cities in the west and east coast and one cannot escape the simple startling truth that non-malays occupy all the major towns and cities.Who therefore are responsible for developing the cities and towns?
In fact it would be hard pressed to even find a malay township even in the heartland of malay majority states like Kelantan and Trengganu. Perhaps Professor Ramlah Adam should take a trip from the coastal roads from Kelantan , Trengganu and Kuantan to the small township of Kuala Pilah in Negeri Sembilan and witnessed for herself the unfortunate truth that malay kampongs still ocuupy vast tract of land which remained undevelop for almost since time immemorial.If Islamic civilsation had indeed played an important role in the early development of the Malaysian landscape then why are these malay land still undeveloped and mired in a state of poverty?
History in many ways have a tendency to reflect reality and such reality cannot be diminished by unwanton portrayals of lies and intellectual dishonesty by people like Professor Ramlah Adam.
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Why we dont need a RCI for the sex video tape.
It is quite acceptable for lawyers to have differing opinions about legal issues but when they have differing opinions because of vested interest then it is something else. I refer to two lawyers call for a Royal commission of Inquiry.Muhammad shafee's and Wee choo keong's call for an RCI has vested interest written all over it. The former is currently engaged by the Govt in the Teoh Beng Hock's RCI and the latter , Wee Choo Keong was a former member of PKR who left the party under acrimonious circumstances.Both have one thing in common. They are both certainly B.N friendly and certainly very anti-Annuar.So can we have any reliance on their opinion that we need to have a RCI for the sex tape? Of course not.
As mentioned by the Bar council President, an RCI is primarily set up for the purpose of enquiring into matters of national public importance involving public instituitions that affect life or welfare of citizens. What it certainly does not encompass is to pry and probe into the sex life of any public figure.
There are more important issues that involve public instituitions and public welfare and yet there is no inclination by the govt to have an RCI to investigate. So why should a sex tape involving an opposition figure have any priority?
Let us first have an RCI for the PKFZ fiasco, the Sime Darby billion loss, the millions in commission in the submarine deal, the murder of Altantuya and of course the Chua Soi Lek sex tape which by comparison have similar relevance if one decide to also have an RCI.
As mentioned by the Bar council President, an RCI is primarily set up for the purpose of enquiring into matters of national public importance involving public instituitions that affect life or welfare of citizens. What it certainly does not encompass is to pry and probe into the sex life of any public figure.
There are more important issues that involve public instituitions and public welfare and yet there is no inclination by the govt to have an RCI to investigate. So why should a sex tape involving an opposition figure have any priority?
Let us first have an RCI for the PKFZ fiasco, the Sime Darby billion loss, the millions in commission in the submarine deal, the murder of Altantuya and of course the Chua Soi Lek sex tape which by comparison have similar relevance if one decide to also have an RCI.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
UMNO's Hand in sex video
Slowly the truth is now emerging. The mysterious trio involved in the sex video are,businessman,Shazryl Eskay Abdullah,ex Malacca CM Rahim Thamby Chik and Perkasa Treasurer- General Shuib Lazim.
The common thread running through these three personalities is that they are UMNO loyalists true and true. Of course Shazryl is denying it. But just look at his background.A former Honarary Thai consul. You have to be some one close to the corridor of UMNO before you can even be an Honarary Thai consul.Shazryl is also currently embroiled in a legal suit regarding his role in obtaining the contract for the crooked bridge. Now, he admitted that it was only through his close connection to the govt that he was able to secure the project for Merong Mahawangsa. Lastly, Shuib is from Perkasa.Is it not that Perkasa is another face of UMNO? So what does this say about the conspiracy theory that UMNO and the present leadership were involved in this sex video.
This whole sordid episode has only made the ordinary people turn with revulsion. If the present leadership envisage for one moment that with the involvement of Annuar in another sexcapade the people will turn against him they are sadly mistaken. We feel sorry for Annuar and instead it has made us more resolute to support him till the end.
The common thread running through these three personalities is that they are UMNO loyalists true and true. Of course Shazryl is denying it. But just look at his background.A former Honarary Thai consul. You have to be some one close to the corridor of UMNO before you can even be an Honarary Thai consul.Shazryl is also currently embroiled in a legal suit regarding his role in obtaining the contract for the crooked bridge. Now, he admitted that it was only through his close connection to the govt that he was able to secure the project for Merong Mahawangsa. Lastly, Shuib is from Perkasa.Is it not that Perkasa is another face of UMNO? So what does this say about the conspiracy theory that UMNO and the present leadership were involved in this sex video.
This whole sordid episode has only made the ordinary people turn with revulsion. If the present leadership envisage for one moment that with the involvement of Annuar in another sexcapade the people will turn against him they are sadly mistaken. We feel sorry for Annuar and instead it has made us more resolute to support him till the end.
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