Friday, February 27, 2009
malaysiakini and a DEDICATION to the Cabinet
I just wonder how the Cabinet can make such a decision that has to be rescinded within 24hours as indicated in this malaysiakini article Toll hike for 5 highways on Sunday, but PM may reconsider.
Maybe we should not be surprised if other nations will rename Malaysia as a major tourist destination for government shoes - ie Flip-Flops!
malaysiakini and GURKHAs for PARLIAMENT?
There is a disturbing incident reported in this malaysiakini article 'Cops, security did not help me' about how the wheelchair bound MP Karpal Singh was almost prevented from entering Parliament by angry UMNO Youth members.
Now we know that this group of privileged Malaysians are able to hold demos in public and the police tolerate their antics.
Allowing such a mob to misbehave in Parliament is really unacceptable and the police have failed to provide adequate protection to MPs within the Parliament compound.
There was some excuse that security is provided only within the building but to me this is totally unacceptable and the Speaker should take a more courageous stand rather than pass the buck to the Home Minister.
Maybe we should employ a group of Gurkhas who are fearless when it comes to maintaining security - Singapore also uses them in strategic areas.
Now we know that this group of privileged Malaysians are able to hold demos in public and the police tolerate their antics.
Allowing such a mob to misbehave in Parliament is really unacceptable and the police have failed to provide adequate protection to MPs within the Parliament compound.
There was some excuse that security is provided only within the building but to me this is totally unacceptable and the Speaker should take a more courageous stand rather than pass the buck to the Home Minister.
Maybe we should employ a group of Gurkhas who are fearless when it comes to maintaining security - Singapore also uses them in strategic areas.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
malaysiakini and the NEVER ENDING TOLLS
Maybe it is just part and parcel of the NEP(Never Ending Policies/Parasites) but even in a global recession, we are going to see a further escalation of the highway tolls.
Some months back there was a great fanfare that the toll agreements were to be made public but thus far few MSM have provided any critical analysis of how the tolls affect the cost of living.
So this malaysiakini article headed Toll hike for 5 highways on Sunday is really bad news.
Many Malaysians are already struggling to meet ends meet and the so-called caring government allows such an increase that will surely raise the costs of all goods.
Of course since the barrel of oil is now about US$40, the price of petrol should be reduced by at least another RM0.30 per litre.
Some months back there was a great fanfare that the toll agreements were to be made public but thus far few MSM have provided any critical analysis of how the tolls affect the cost of living.
So this malaysiakini article headed Toll hike for 5 highways on Sunday is really bad news.
Many Malaysians are already struggling to meet ends meet and the so-called caring government allows such an increase that will surely raise the costs of all goods.
Of course since the barrel of oil is now about US$40, the price of petrol should be reduced by at least another RM0.30 per litre.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
malaysiakini and Another "MALAYSIA BOLEH" SCANDAL
Switzerland is famous for their banking secrecy laws that are now under threat from the USA as that nation struggles with funding its trillion US$ national bail-out.
Based on this article in malaysiakini Lingam tape scandal: 3 files closed it seems that so further action is being taken against those VVIPs who all infamously suffered major memory laspses when they testified at the Royal Inquiry.
I believe that is something equivalent to a "black hole" in the AG's office that sucks up major scandals and sends it to outer space.
Maybe we can export this technology to other nations who want to dispose of unpleasant cases of corruption and the like.
After all, looking at the Altantuuya murder case, it was never satisfactorily explained how the immigration records could be so easily deleted. It seems that someone got the idea to also blow up the physical evidence to wipe out all traces of that unfortunate woman.
Then we have the case of the missing PI who disappeared after two different SDs in two days.
Malaysia Truly Boleh!
Based on this article in malaysiakini Lingam tape scandal: 3 files closed it seems that so further action is being taken against those VVIPs who all infamously suffered major memory laspses when they testified at the Royal Inquiry.
I believe that is something equivalent to a "black hole" in the AG's office that sucks up major scandals and sends it to outer space.
Maybe we can export this technology to other nations who want to dispose of unpleasant cases of corruption and the like.
After all, looking at the Altantuuya murder case, it was never satisfactorily explained how the immigration records could be so easily deleted. It seems that someone got the idea to also blow up the physical evidence to wipe out all traces of that unfortunate woman.
Then we have the case of the missing PI who disappeared after two different SDs in two days.
Malaysia Truly Boleh!
a Mischievous Headine from malaysiakini
The Sultan of Selangor has responded to the MB's request for advice on the Elizabeth Wong case.
The malaysiakini article's headline is somewhat dramatic as Nude photos: Sultan hits ball back into MB's court.
To me I believe the Selangor MB wanted to use the opportunity to show that the royalty is capable of playing a role "above politics" and I am sure that the sultan's response is what he expected in the first place.
After all, he has been on the corporate scene for so long and he must be quite a savvy leader.
In a way, it served to mend some fences with the royal family after the unhappy incident in Perak that is still festering.
The sultan's response is politically correct and also shows concern for his subject Elizabeth who has had to face such humiliation from the unwanted intrusion into her private life.
The malaysiakini article's headline is somewhat dramatic as Nude photos: Sultan hits ball back into MB's court.
To me I believe the Selangor MB wanted to use the opportunity to show that the royalty is capable of playing a role "above politics" and I am sure that the sultan's response is what he expected in the first place.
After all, he has been on the corporate scene for so long and he must be quite a savvy leader.
In a way, it served to mend some fences with the royal family after the unhappy incident in Perak that is still festering.
The sultan's response is politically correct and also shows concern for his subject Elizabeth who has had to face such humiliation from the unwanted intrusion into her private life.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
malaysiakini and Putting OLD WINE in a NEW BOTTLE
Wine experts say this is a bad practice and one cannot expect any improvement in the quality of the wine.
Some malaysiakini readers have this impression of that much publicised new institution to combat corruption ie the MACC(Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission) or "Malaysian Agency for Cars and Cows"(described by Lim Kit Siang) as suggested in this article 'A bad start off the blocks for MACC'.
I think most Malaysians are wondering why it has taken so long after the findings of the infamous Lingam tapes were released for the MACC to act. Politicaly incorrect?
So let's not get fooled about putting old wine in a new bottle - the wine remains just as bad.
We probably spent another RM200k for the whole rebranding package for what? Some will suggest it was a face-saver for the PM in his enforced retirement.
Some malaysiakini readers have this impression of that much publicised new institution to combat corruption ie the MACC(Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission) or "Malaysian Agency for Cars and Cows"(described by Lim Kit Siang) as suggested in this article 'A bad start off the blocks for MACC'.
I think most Malaysians are wondering why it has taken so long after the findings of the infamous Lingam tapes were released for the MACC to act. Politicaly incorrect?
So let's not get fooled about putting old wine in a new bottle - the wine remains just as bad.
We probably spent another RM200k for the whole rebranding package for what? Some will suggest it was a face-saver for the PM in his enforced retirement.
Monday, February 23, 2009
malaysiakini and the MAJOR PROBLEMS Malaysians Have to CONFRONT
Just read the news in malaysiakini and one gets a worrying perspective on how Malaysians face a slew of major problems:
Perak tussle: Umno seeks QC's opinion. Where the Perak MBs' problems are being sorted out using QCs instead of simply going back to the people.
Chinese school may suffer from BN-Pakatan feud It seems that schools are faulted if they invite opposition MPs to officiate at school functions even if in on a non-political platform.
Kulim shootout: Full disclosure sought wherein people are getting concerned over the excessive use of firearms to subdue armed criminals. It appears that a pattern of "taking no prisoners" applies when ambushing these elements. So that no witnesses are left to testify?
So this speech by a prominent lawyer who was only recently in the government suggests that my fears are not unfounded. In the speech prominent lawyer Zaid Ibrahim claims Govt institutions are no longer neutral . Maybe that explains the many problems we can witness in society - in other words CORRUPTION is now a major disease that is threatening our beloved nation.
Are you just going to sit quietly and wait your turn to be consumed by the beast? Even you are not directly affected, everyone pays the price so don't think you are doing fine.
Without corruption, all of us would be better off unless you are one of the corruptors yourself.
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