As the world totters on the brink on an economic Armageddon, Malaysians seem to have adopted their usual "tiadapathy" attitude and that Allah willing, everything will be fine.
Just 2 recent incidents that highlight the type of economic planning we seem to encourage - I would describe it as the "kite-flying method" in which some wild ideas are flown in the wind.
A few weeks back we had the proposal for Sime Darby(SD) to take control of the IJN, a widely recognised medical institute that is in the forefront of heart surgery in Malaysia. The public outcry was loud and clear and SD had to retreat.
Now this article in malaysiakini New LCCT flip-flop: Who's in charge here? describes how a new airport has been mooted and then rejected all in the space of three weeks.
Remember that RM500mil sports complex for London that was also promoted about a year back?
Somehow I wonder if the EPU makes use of the dart-board with various outrageous projects and their price tags like RM100m, 500m etc and those guys take turns during tea-breaks to throw darts to pick the next project?
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
malaysiakini and CORRUPTION in UMNO. How WE can SOLVE the PROBLEM....
This article in malaysiakini indicates the existence of 2 major ills that beset our nation Malaysia.
'MACC officers punched and kicked me' indicates the cases of corruption that are being investigated and also the Guantamo style tactics of the law enforcers that have resulted in deaths in police custody.
Of course it is not surprising that most UMNO members are not in favour of the proposal by their own disciplinary board chairman who suggested that some wings be abolished as "he did not want young members involved in “political bribery.”" (Source the Star 30th Jan 2009).
I suppose it also implies that it is OK for older, more senior members to do so!
Recent developments in UMNO Perak show that the problems of UMNO are deep and probably too difficult to ensure Malaysia enjoys a clean and efficient government.
Since UMNO cannot help itself to recover, the only peaceful recourse left for us the ordinary citizens who helped it to govern the nation for more than 50 years is to say:
"Thank you but the BN is now irrelevant for our needs. Take the next few years to regroup and change your policies and we will reconsider for the general elections. Now go and play an effective role as the Opposition."
'MACC officers punched and kicked me' indicates the cases of corruption that are being investigated and also the Guantamo style tactics of the law enforcers that have resulted in deaths in police custody.
Of course it is not surprising that most UMNO members are not in favour of the proposal by their own disciplinary board chairman who suggested that some wings be abolished as "he did not want young members involved in “political bribery.”" (Source the Star 30th Jan 2009).
I suppose it also implies that it is OK for older, more senior members to do so!
Recent developments in UMNO Perak show that the problems of UMNO are deep and probably too difficult to ensure Malaysia enjoys a clean and efficient government.
Since UMNO cannot help itself to recover, the only peaceful recourse left for us the ordinary citizens who helped it to govern the nation for more than 50 years is to say:
"Thank you but the BN is now irrelevant for our needs. Take the next few years to regroup and change your policies and we will reconsider for the general elections. Now go and play an effective role as the Opposition."
Thursday, January 29, 2009
malaysiakini and another INSENSITIVE REMARK of the HOME MINISTER
Someone should compile a book on the remarks made by the Home Minister.
Remember that the reporter was held under ISA "for her own security"?
Now this latest spouting after the protests over the death of KUGAN is a worthy addition as reported in malaysiakini:
Syed Hamid: Don't see criminals as heroes, cops as demons. Well, the minister himself is confessing his own doubts about the integrity of the force under his watch.
No doubt the majority of the PDRM members are doing their duties well but we still need to get rid of the perhaps 10% who are making law enforcement into a criminal organisation and unfortunately some senior cops may be involved in the role of judge, jury and executioneer as in the case of KUGAN.
About the racial aspects of the case, it only confirms that most of the marginalised in Malaysia are the Indians as most opportunities are reserved for special people only.
If you watch movies like 16 Blocks about rogue cops, you will understand that some cops may also be in the employ of the underground and it is possible that the death of KUGAN is like that movie script.
After all, didn't the Lingam tapes affair show how the Judiciary can become tainted? Don't tell me you have forgotten that matter already?
Remember that the reporter was held under ISA "for her own security"?
Now this latest spouting after the protests over the death of KUGAN is a worthy addition as reported in malaysiakini:
Syed Hamid: Don't see criminals as heroes, cops as demons. Well, the minister himself is confessing his own doubts about the integrity of the force under his watch.
No doubt the majority of the PDRM members are doing their duties well but we still need to get rid of the perhaps 10% who are making law enforcement into a criminal organisation and unfortunately some senior cops may be involved in the role of judge, jury and executioneer as in the case of KUGAN.
About the racial aspects of the case, it only confirms that most of the marginalised in Malaysia are the Indians as most opportunities are reserved for special people only.
If you watch movies like 16 Blocks about rogue cops, you will understand that some cops may also be in the employ of the underground and it is possible that the death of KUGAN is like that movie script.
After all, didn't the Lingam tapes affair show how the Judiciary can become tainted? Don't tell me you have forgotten that matter already?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
malaysiakini and the KUGAN Killing - a Sure Sign of the ROT
Many Malaysians do not believe that justice will be served for Kugan, the 22-year old who died in police custody.
The PDRM shows the utter contempt for human rights and it seems anyone in police custody is fair game.
You could be blown up like Altantuuya and in the case of Kugan die with torture marks on your body.
It appears that the BN government is not able to provide a basic framework of justice; with criminal elements now infesting both the police and judicial branches of the government. Maybe it is the government itself that has fallen into the web of corrupt practices with political pressure being exerted on these 2 brances of the justice system.
This article in malaysiakini asks the question Will Kugan get the justice he deserves?
The prognosis is grim unless you, the reader are prepared to make change happen in the next general elections.
To me the choice is crystal clear - Vote out the BN or the next death in police custody could be your family member.
The PDRM shows the utter contempt for human rights and it seems anyone in police custody is fair game.
You could be blown up like Altantuuya and in the case of Kugan die with torture marks on your body.
It appears that the BN government is not able to provide a basic framework of justice; with criminal elements now infesting both the police and judicial branches of the government. Maybe it is the government itself that has fallen into the web of corrupt practices with political pressure being exerted on these 2 brances of the justice system.
This article in malaysiakini asks the question Will Kugan get the justice he deserves?
The prognosis is grim unless you, the reader are prepared to make change happen in the next general elections.
To me the choice is crystal clear - Vote out the BN or the next death in police custody could be your family member.
Monday, January 26, 2009
malaysiakini and DEATH in Police Custody. Where is the OUTRAGE?
The reaction of the Home Minister about the alleged morgue incident involving relatives and friends of the murdered police detainee A Kugan is hardly surprising.
When the reporter was detained under the ISA, it was to "protect her."
Now the minister is complaining about the 2 Deputy Ministers who dared to encroach on police turf as described in this malaysiakini article 'Morgue raid': Deputy ministers can face action.
It is good that a second post-mortem is being conducted and we hope that appopriate action will be taken against the guilty parties.
When the nude squat incident occurred about 3 years ago, there seemed to be more public outrage. Have we become insensitive to such incidents in Malaysia today?
I suggest the police should not be the authority to control post-mortems. Perhaps the court should be the place to apply for such approvals.
When the reporter was detained under the ISA, it was to "protect her."
Now the minister is complaining about the 2 Deputy Ministers who dared to encroach on police turf as described in this malaysiakini article 'Morgue raid': Deputy ministers can face action.
It is good that a second post-mortem is being conducted and we hope that appopriate action will be taken against the guilty parties.
When the nude squat incident occurred about 3 years ago, there seemed to be more public outrage. Have we become insensitive to such incidents in Malaysia today?
I suggest the police should not be the authority to control post-mortems. Perhaps the court should be the place to apply for such approvals.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
malaysiakini on the FAILURE of GOVERNMENT
Once again we read of another incident where a detainee has died in police custody.
Another 2 weeks ago there was another case where a detainee was allegedly tortured with boiling water.
It is more than 3 years since the official inquiry into the "nude squat" incident after which the IPCMC was mooted.
So far the government has resisted all attempts to implement that and instead gave us the "watered down" act of the MACC.
Thus it is not surprising to read in this malaysiakini article of the family's ordeal.
Of course we all need to make a tough decision - If this government cannot restore the rule of law among our law enforcers it is our duty to remove this government. Otherwise the next death in detention could be you yourself or your loved one.
Another 2 weeks ago there was another case where a detainee was allegedly tortured with boiling water.
It is more than 3 years since the official inquiry into the "nude squat" incident after which the IPCMC was mooted.
So far the government has resisted all attempts to implement that and instead gave us the "watered down" act of the MACC.
Thus it is not surprising to read in this malaysiakini article of the family's ordeal.
Of course we all need to make a tough decision - If this government cannot restore the rule of law among our law enforcers it is our duty to remove this government. Otherwise the next death in detention could be you yourself or your loved one.
Friday, January 23, 2009
malaysiakini and the RESTRICTIONS on the HERALD
It seems that the Home Ministry has issued a veiled threat to the Catholic Church on the use of the word ALLAH.
Hence I do not agree with this writer in malaysiakini who suggests that the 'Herald' must rethink its decision'.
Why does the Cabinet impose such an arbitrary rule when the matter is coming up for hearing soon?
You will recall that the discussions on Section11 were also stifled with dictatorial edicts from the PM and that could also explain why religious intolerance is getting worse in Malaysia.
It also seems that the Home Ministry is taking a tougher stance against religious figures who take part in peaceful vigils. Maybe it could be linked to this ALLAH issue.
Whether you pray to ALLAH or another GOD, it is time all Malaysians pray for deliverance.
ALLAH help us all.
Hence I do not agree with this writer in malaysiakini who suggests that the 'Herald' must rethink its decision'.
Why does the Cabinet impose such an arbitrary rule when the matter is coming up for hearing soon?
You will recall that the discussions on Section11 were also stifled with dictatorial edicts from the PM and that could also explain why religious intolerance is getting worse in Malaysia.
It also seems that the Home Ministry is taking a tougher stance against religious figures who take part in peaceful vigils. Maybe it could be linked to this ALLAH issue.
Whether you pray to ALLAH or another GOD, it is time all Malaysians pray for deliverance.
ALLAH help us all.
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