Yesterday, as I took my daughter to the playground just in front of my house, I met an old chinese uncle who also brought his grandson to play there. I said hi and we engaged in a basic conversation. I asked him where he came from as I noticed that his malay is quite fluent with some Terengganu accent. I was proven right as he is originally from Pulau Kambing, Terengganu and is here to stay with his daughter. We went into a more intimate conversation as we're 'sekampung' and to my surprise, his wife was from the same 'kampung' as my mother and in fact just 2 doors away from my grandmother's house. He even recognise my uncle who passed away last year and noticed that I have some physical resemblance to him.
He asked me to call my mother and invited us to his house which is just 4 doors away from my house. What a small world. My mother straight away recognised the nyonya addressed as 'Mek Bujang' (according to my mother she was called Bujang as she got married very late). Mek Bujang did not recognise my mother because my mother moved out of the house some 30 years ago after getting married but she remembers strongly of my grandmother (Mok Ngoh Mek) and my great grandmother (Mok Ngoh Nye). The conversation got louder with laughter and walk down the memory lane.
What really fascinate me was that their closeness, really like old family friends regardless of race. The smell of 'colok cina' inside the house did not really affected my mother in talking with Mek Bujang with their hands holding each other. Wow...!!! So much for the race issue raised by so many Malays (especially UMNO Malays) nowadays.
So Mek Bujang told me that their families were very close together during those old days that even my great grandmother often went to her house to borrow some jewelleries whenever she wanted to go to weddings or kenduri. They even lend monies between each other during time of need.
Then she came out with this exact statement - "Kite, orang dulu dulu, memang rapat macam adik beradik doh. Dok kire cine ke melayu. Le ni jer sibuk baloh pasal melayu ngan cine. Dok tahu la bakpe. Melayu le ni banyok ngat deki ke cine padahal cine ni cume nok cari makang je. Kalu kite duduk molek macam zamang dulu dulu, sama sama boleh carik makang."
Translation - All of us were very close those days regardles of Malay or Chinese. Only now the Malay and Chinese are fighting against each other and don't know why. The Malays are envy of the Chinese although the Chinese are only making their ends meet. If all of us live like the old days, everyone will be happy.
The politicians are the one to be blame for all this regardless of their parties. They will play this issue in their political struggle. They will raise this sentiment when they want support especially from people within their own organisation. They will talk about this when they need to maintain their position so that they will be fatter and fatter.
The fact is, they forgot about all this when money is involved. When they got paid millions of RM to approve projects. When they receive millions of gifts just to persuade approvals. ETC...
Be reminded that in Islam, all humans are His servants regardless of their race. What differ is only their 'IMAN'. But still, muslims are taught to treat others with respect.
So much we can learn from the past or the least just learn something from the elderly. They are wiser in that sense when no personal interest involved.
I totally agree... What say you...???
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
RM16m Windfall - stupid FOMCA...
This is what was published in The Star last Saturday:
Government makes RM16mil a day from fuel windfall
By IZWAN IDRIS and LESTER KONG
KUALA LUMPUR: The Government is set to get windfall gains of up to RM16mil per day based on yesterday’s crude oil price of US$44 (RM158.40) per barrel and a consumption estimate of 27.5 million litres per day .
This windfall comes about because the pump prices of fuel have not been reduced enough to reflect the lower crude prices, oil analysts said.
This has prompted the Federation of Malaysian Consumer Associations (Fomca) to request the Government to reveal how it plans to spend the windfall revenue.
Its secretary-general Muhd Sha’ani Abdullah urged the Government to invest the money in public transportation for the benefit of everyone.
The crude oil price in New York fell to a four-year low at below US$44 per barrel yesterday, dragged down by demand worries amid the worsening outlook of the global economy.
At this level, the market price for RON 97 grade petrol should be about RM1.30 per litre, which is 60 sen lower than the RM1.90 per litre Malaysians are currently paying, the analysts said.
WOW....!!!! RM16m a day?? Making money out of our misery?? SO cunning.. Although in another article Shahrir Samad denied this but his arguments was so weak and general. Of course the calculation was based on current price which is much cheaper that the previous average price and this new price will come into effect for the next 2 weeks or so. I totally understand that but the point is... -> THE GOVERNMENT IS MAKING MONEY OUT OF OUR MISERY!!!
The govt decided to increase the fuel price from RM1.92 to RM2.70, a very significant and burdening 40% increase, which resulted in sudden surge of goods price especially consumer goods. Despite advises from many analysts saying that the increase in global crude oil price was only temporary, the govt ignored all these saying that this can further affect our future generation...??? SO blindly stupid as if we cannot survive now then how can there be any future generation? I was against this statement as I personally feel that although we want to safeguard the interest of our future generation ie our children, we should never sacrifice our own interest up to that level because if we cannot survive now then can we expect our children can survive later?
Back to the issue, the govt decision was the major contributor to the surge of consumer goods price. The analysts were proven right when not even half a year, the crude oil price started to fall an now even hit the lowest level in 4 years, much lower when they decide to increase the fuel price. The problem now is the price of goods do not fall in parallel with the drop of fuel price. They do in certain outlets but not as drastic as the increase. Most of the businesses are still maintaining the same price.
This is what I want to highlight actually.... -> Federation of Malaysian Consumer Associations (Fomca) to request the Government to reveal how it plans to spend the windfall revenue...!!!????
Hei buffalo....!!! Ask the govt to reveal its plan on how to spend?? SO stupid buffalo ass lickers...
1. The stupid and corrupt govt will never disclose to you the real spending using that surplus fund. They will definitely allocate most of it to fatten up their belly so why they want to disclose to you the real truth. In the same statement, this idiot Muhd Sha'ani Abdullah urged the govt to invest in public transportation for the benefit of the people. The people?? Who?? Us or the cronies or their families? RapidKL is under Pak Lah's family regime. So this idiot must have meant to invest the money in public transportation for the benefit of Pak Lah's family la... OOOOOooo... Cakap biar terang...!!!
2. The hike of consumer goods price was directly due to the increase in fuel price. Therefore, simply reduce the fuel price further and not just 10 cents. For the least, we can have a cheaper petrol for our cars and therefore saves us more money which will be used to buffer the high consumer goods price. I erally think this is very plain and straight forward thinking already and need no position in FOMCA to come out with this. Why is this idiot so stupid not to come out with this kind of thinking? Why ask the govt to spend on something else?
Bodoh will still be bodoh if that person does not want to learn but stupid ass lickers can never be changed forever.. LOST... RIP..
Government makes RM16mil a day from fuel windfall
By IZWAN IDRIS and LESTER KONG
KUALA LUMPUR: The Government is set to get windfall gains of up to RM16mil per day based on yesterday’s crude oil price of US$44 (RM158.40) per barrel and a consumption estimate of 27.5 million litres per day .
This windfall comes about because the pump prices of fuel have not been reduced enough to reflect the lower crude prices, oil analysts said.
This has prompted the Federation of Malaysian Consumer Associations (Fomca) to request the Government to reveal how it plans to spend the windfall revenue.
Its secretary-general Muhd Sha’ani Abdullah urged the Government to invest the money in public transportation for the benefit of everyone.
The crude oil price in New York fell to a four-year low at below US$44 per barrel yesterday, dragged down by demand worries amid the worsening outlook of the global economy.
At this level, the market price for RON 97 grade petrol should be about RM1.30 per litre, which is 60 sen lower than the RM1.90 per litre Malaysians are currently paying, the analysts said.
WOW....!!!! RM16m a day?? Making money out of our misery?? SO cunning.. Although in another article Shahrir Samad denied this but his arguments was so weak and general. Of course the calculation was based on current price which is much cheaper that the previous average price and this new price will come into effect for the next 2 weeks or so. I totally understand that but the point is... -> THE GOVERNMENT IS MAKING MONEY OUT OF OUR MISERY!!!
The govt decided to increase the fuel price from RM1.92 to RM2.70, a very significant and burdening 40% increase, which resulted in sudden surge of goods price especially consumer goods. Despite advises from many analysts saying that the increase in global crude oil price was only temporary, the govt ignored all these saying that this can further affect our future generation...??? SO blindly stupid as if we cannot survive now then how can there be any future generation? I was against this statement as I personally feel that although we want to safeguard the interest of our future generation ie our children, we should never sacrifice our own interest up to that level because if we cannot survive now then can we expect our children can survive later?
Back to the issue, the govt decision was the major contributor to the surge of consumer goods price. The analysts were proven right when not even half a year, the crude oil price started to fall an now even hit the lowest level in 4 years, much lower when they decide to increase the fuel price. The problem now is the price of goods do not fall in parallel with the drop of fuel price. They do in certain outlets but not as drastic as the increase. Most of the businesses are still maintaining the same price.
This is what I want to highlight actually.... -> Federation of Malaysian Consumer Associations (Fomca) to request the Government to reveal how it plans to spend the windfall revenue...!!!????
Hei buffalo....!!! Ask the govt to reveal its plan on how to spend?? SO stupid buffalo ass lickers...
1. The stupid and corrupt govt will never disclose to you the real spending using that surplus fund. They will definitely allocate most of it to fatten up their belly so why they want to disclose to you the real truth. In the same statement, this idiot Muhd Sha'ani Abdullah urged the govt to invest in public transportation for the benefit of the people. The people?? Who?? Us or the cronies or their families? RapidKL is under Pak Lah's family regime. So this idiot must have meant to invest the money in public transportation for the benefit of Pak Lah's family la... OOOOOooo... Cakap biar terang...!!!
2. The hike of consumer goods price was directly due to the increase in fuel price. Therefore, simply reduce the fuel price further and not just 10 cents. For the least, we can have a cheaper petrol for our cars and therefore saves us more money which will be used to buffer the high consumer goods price. I erally think this is very plain and straight forward thinking already and need no position in FOMCA to come out with this. Why is this idiot so stupid not to come out with this kind of thinking? Why ask the govt to spend on something else?
Bodoh will still be bodoh if that person does not want to learn but stupid ass lickers can never be changed forever.. LOST... RIP..
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Boooorrrrriiiiinnnnnngggggg!!!!!
One very good lesson that I've learnt from current political situation -> Damn Bloody Boring... Same old story over and over again..
Politicians will always want to do things that will benefit their political career which in return will benefit their big stomach and which will end up resulting the people to suffer more. This scenario applies to all politicians regardless of their party or ideology. They totally forgot that they are actually 'machai' of the people as we have elected them to work for our benefit.
Instead of working hard securing our interest, they look for opportunities to fatten their belly first then only if ever they have some courtesy, they will give some back to the people. This can be seen in UMNO, MCA, MIC, PKR, DAP, PAS, etc... Why?
It is because, not only politicians do politics. We, the ordinary people, also do politicking especially office politics, friendship politics, family politics, etc. Politic has always been in ourselves. My wife read me a "bedtime" story last night about her office politics. I always have this thought that big international companies will have a very comfortable, pleasant working environment with less office politics. But I knew I was wrong the moment my wife spoke her heart out.
The meritocracy system that should be implemented in all aspects of our life is still very much exposed to politicking as it leaves out some subjective element of people's discretion / opinion in determining the reward or who should be rewarded. As in my wife's case, the performance of an employee will almost totally depending on the discretion of his/her superior in rating their appraisal. Leaders will face the risk of being blinded by those ass lickers and thus making others look less committed.
Yes.... I really think that the term "ass lickers" is just as similar as "politicians". Unfortunately, the asses that they lick are not ours - just their superiors which are also politicians. They have to do that for their political survival which will lead back to fatten up belly and so so so so so...... bla bla bla..... boring boring boring.......!!!!
Will there be any one good samaritans join politics just for the cause of helping us the people?? NO WAY.... I assume that these good people do not know how to lick asses and therefore definitely cannot be a politician.
I've spoken to a long time good friend of mine whose wife is quite actively involved in PKR and told me that his wife is no longer active as she was not happy with few leaders of PKR especially from the youth wing. HHHmmmmm... Why there's any indifference? Simple... The objective is not the same. They are fighting for the same cause which is to serve the people. If everyone in the party work that, I can guarantee there will no rift arises. I bet on my last few dollars in my pocket now.
This is what happening in PKR, the party that should be fighting in the spirit of Malaysians. Who shouted of reform to the whole country, who pledged that they will stay true to their battle. BULLSHITS....!! Same old story... BBBOOOOORRRRRRIIIIINNNGGG!!!!!
Zaid Ibrahim was sacked from UMNO for attending DAP dinner and PKR congress... Hahahahaha!!! So stupid. You have different political view so you can't be friends?? Then I will have to stop being friends with so many of my childhood frineds, schoolmates, officemates, bosses, and so on.... Wow..!! Frightening isn't it??
Capt Zahar is suspended for criticising the current leadership. So stupid... Leaders who do not want to hear critics should not be leaders at all. Check and balance is non existence in UMNO. Furthermore, what he was criticising involves taxpayer's money and not just UMNO's money. He spoke out against irregularities and potential fraud or power abuse. Although it is a known secret that he is Tun Madey's crony, but still he pointed out relevant issue that should be addressed by the government especially on the helicopter issue. Poor him but again suits you as you also have been one of millions leeches sucking taxpayers' money.
Will there be any saviour to our sufferings? O God the AlMighty... Please answer our prayers in the likes of a saviour...!!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Good Education???
The son of Tun Madey has commented to abolish vernacular school and maintain only single school system with Malay as the language except for Sc and Maths. Hhhhmmm... What is actually his point / objective? Let me try to think... mmmmmmmm.... Hah...!!!The obvious reason is maybe because he is damn racist just like his beloved father. He cannot stand to see that any other races in this country can have a school of their own mother tounge and going separately from the mainstream education. He always support the Malay Supremacy and the existance of these vernacular schools threatens the supremacy status of Malay. Possible?? Very possible indeed...
Another reason that I can think of is because he wants the excellent study culture of chinese and indian students can be examplified by the malay students (a better positive assumption I guess... hahaha)...
If the reason is because of ego of not accepting other races as Malaysians, I do not want to touch anymore because I think I had enough arguments with so many of my Malay frineds which still do not understand or refuse to accept the irrelevance of racism anymore. But if the second reason is the issue, I would like to bring out thoughts to one perspective.
Is the academic excellence achieved because of the school, race or the individual attitude of the student???
People... Please understand one important thing. Our forefathers did not have the luxury of education facilities like we do today and moreover our children in the future. What really matter is the determination to strive and excel in whatever condition we're in.
The culture in Malay community with the imposement of Malay Supremacy principle by the UMNO has bogged the Malay students down and subconciously affecting their determination to excel. Why? Because they know that one fine day after their SPM, they are almost guaranteed a place in the university especially public university and there are so many goverment loans that they can apply. Therefore, doing just enough is what they are doing. JUST ENOUGH...!! Not the best but just enough...
Look at the chinese and indians. They have to excel and do their best so that they can be accepted in PRIVATE university with study LOANS. So they won't have to trouble their parents too much thinking about their own education. They have to strive for excellence. HAVE TO....!!
I am not questioning the privilege rights of the Malays as stated in Malaysian Constitution. I am questioning the need for a more competitive environment in stimulating the minds of our children to strive for excellency. We are going global, not just local. Without excellent mindset and positive attitudes, we won't survive the wave of globalisation and most importantly, our children won't be able to live their life like we live ours.
Unfortunately, my arguments will still be based on the IRRELEVANCE of MALAY SUPREMACY....!!!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Hajj...
Alhamdulillah... My Brother Hasnan has arrived at the Holy City of Mecca to perform Hajj..
What is Hajj actually? According to Oxford dictionary, the pilgrimage to Mecca which all Muslims are expected to make at least once. Performing Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam. Why? What is the big privilege or benefit of performing Hajj? It is quite costly nowadays but still Muslims all over the world willing and for some dying to perform.
There are several ritual acts must be perform in completing Hajj which includes Ihram, Wukuf, Tawaf, Sa'e, Stoning, Tahallul, etc. There are a lot of virtues and benefits for performing Hajj. (can read here http://www.islamicwell.com/Hajj.htm, or any other studies done by muslims scholar or even western scholar. The best source would be the Quran and Hadith used together with your own God-given mind).
The Hajj is the demonstration of the reality that in Islam all roads lead to the House of Allah, where nationality, race, and difference of doctrine are all blown away. The hajjis come from everywhere, from every country, every continent and every background. They come flying, sailing and by land. But whoever they are, wherever they come from and however they come, they are drawn by only one thing and to only one point – their desire to worship Allah at His House and perform the rites of the Hajj.
See...??? Islam has never thought us to be racist. What is there in Malay, Chinese, Indian, etc?? What matters most is the level of Iman which will be considered. Recently another bomb was dropped when Chua Soi Lek spoke out against Ketuanan Melayu. I read in a blog saying that he is desperately positioning himself in his party. Still want to deny the fact that race based politics is irrelevant? God has given us good brain for us to think and think in accordance to the teachings of Islam. Why not use them and we'll be a better man especially a better Muslim?
The answer is simple... They have so many skeletons in their closet that if ever they are being transparent, they definitely will be in trouble. That's all.. Simple...
Then... What about us the normal people?? Are we also being blinded by these tricks by the Amenos??
p/s: semoga Nan mendapat Haji yang mabrur... Insya-Allah..
What is Hajj actually? According to Oxford dictionary, the pilgrimage to Mecca which all Muslims are expected to make at least once. Performing Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam. Why? What is the big privilege or benefit of performing Hajj? It is quite costly nowadays but still Muslims all over the world willing and for some dying to perform.
There are several ritual acts must be perform in completing Hajj which includes Ihram, Wukuf, Tawaf, Sa'e, Stoning, Tahallul, etc. There are a lot of virtues and benefits for performing Hajj. (can read here http://www.islamicwell.com/Hajj.htm, or any other studies done by muslims scholar or even western scholar. The best source would be the Quran and Hadith used together with your own God-given mind).
The Hajj is the demonstration of the reality that in Islam all roads lead to the House of Allah, where nationality, race, and difference of doctrine are all blown away. The hajjis come from everywhere, from every country, every continent and every background. They come flying, sailing and by land. But whoever they are, wherever they come from and however they come, they are drawn by only one thing and to only one point – their desire to worship Allah at His House and perform the rites of the Hajj.
See...??? Islam has never thought us to be racist. What is there in Malay, Chinese, Indian, etc?? What matters most is the level of Iman which will be considered. Recently another bomb was dropped when Chua Soi Lek spoke out against Ketuanan Melayu. I read in a blog saying that he is desperately positioning himself in his party. Still want to deny the fact that race based politics is irrelevant? God has given us good brain for us to think and think in accordance to the teachings of Islam. Why not use them and we'll be a better man especially a better Muslim?
The answer is simple... They have so many skeletons in their closet that if ever they are being transparent, they definitely will be in trouble. That's all.. Simple...
Then... What about us the normal people?? Are we also being blinded by these tricks by the Amenos??
p/s: semoga Nan mendapat Haji yang mabrur... Insya-Allah..
Monday, October 13, 2008
Grateful or not??
Been a while since my last posting. Been very busy with things especially Hari Raya and the fact that I don't have internet access. The first time we celebrate raya without Papa. Difference? Definitely. We have not been out beraya on 1st Hari Raya for quite number of years as our relatives came from after solat till late evening unabling us to go out. But this year, we have to go out as we do not expect any visitor.
So many things happened during this period. The most major is the announcement from Pak Lah that he won't defend his presidency and 'hope' for Najib to take over. Shall we be grateful or not?
The fact that Pak Lah is our worst PM can never be denied and when he announced that, sigh of relief was heard all over the country. So many people are praying for his resignation as no man except for his family members and butt lickers can endure further damage to this beloved land. Nevertheless, there were a few NGOs that beg for him to reconsider his resignation especially PEKIDA or Tiga Line. Expected...
The question now is who's next? Not long after Pak Lah resignation, a scandal surface regarding the issuance of LOI to Eurocopter for intention to buy 12 helicopters to replace Nuri. The LOI was issued just 2 days before Najib and Pak Lah swapped their portfolio and it was done in a very questionable manner in which the tender evaluation process is not yet completed. Furthermore, a RM2bil LOI was only signed by an intermediate officer of MINDEF. Hmmm... So smelly... Wonder what is happenning??
Is this the kind of leader that we want to lead this nation? As I have mentioned in my previos postings and also in my arguments with friends and foes, the whole UMNO is already corrupted. The culture in it is so corrupted that no one can ever change it anymore. The only possible way is to change the government so that they won't be complacent and will always aware and cautious of what they're doing.
What will happen to this country should this one party leadership remains? Who else in UMNO that can replace the stupid PM? The greedy and womanizer? The yes sirs? The satan in religious outfit?
Shall we be grateful???
So many things happened during this period. The most major is the announcement from Pak Lah that he won't defend his presidency and 'hope' for Najib to take over. Shall we be grateful or not?
The fact that Pak Lah is our worst PM can never be denied and when he announced that, sigh of relief was heard all over the country. So many people are praying for his resignation as no man except for his family members and butt lickers can endure further damage to this beloved land. Nevertheless, there were a few NGOs that beg for him to reconsider his resignation especially PEKIDA or Tiga Line. Expected...
The question now is who's next? Not long after Pak Lah resignation, a scandal surface regarding the issuance of LOI to Eurocopter for intention to buy 12 helicopters to replace Nuri. The LOI was issued just 2 days before Najib and Pak Lah swapped their portfolio and it was done in a very questionable manner in which the tender evaluation process is not yet completed. Furthermore, a RM2bil LOI was only signed by an intermediate officer of MINDEF. Hmmm... So smelly... Wonder what is happenning??
Is this the kind of leader that we want to lead this nation? As I have mentioned in my previos postings and also in my arguments with friends and foes, the whole UMNO is already corrupted. The culture in it is so corrupted that no one can ever change it anymore. The only possible way is to change the government so that they won't be complacent and will always aware and cautious of what they're doing.
What will happen to this country should this one party leadership remains? Who else in UMNO that can replace the stupid PM? The greedy and womanizer? The yes sirs? The satan in religious outfit?
Shall we be grateful???
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Braving the global storm...!!
We have seen a lot happening in this country in these few days. Pak Lah has switch ministry with Najib with him replacing the Defence Minister while Najib took over Finance Minister. Hhhhmmm... So fishy...!!!
World economy especially US, is looking very bad now especially after big corporations including Lehman Brothers and 12 banks collapsed and the latest were Merrill Lynch which was then sold to BAC and AIG which the Federal Government has agreed to bail it out for USD85 billion. Economists believe that this is similar to 97-98 crisis which saw the global downturn which was blame mainly on the currency speculation activities. Different from this one which they mainly blame the short-selling as the biggest crook.
Despite the dipping in USD which the RM should gain heftily, RM is actually weakening compared to already weaken USD. What does it means? Our economy is also taking a slump. The high oil price resulted a hike in inflation rate to the highest in how many light years to more than 8%. But, the crude oil price has gone down further to on USD102.73 per barrel. Why the government has not yet review the fuel price since they’ve already knew that this is the main cause of increasing inflation rate?
US John McCain said that the Federal Govt should get back to "its core business of responsibly managing our money supply and inflation".... Wow.. Believe me... This was said by an American leader. I believe, if we’re looking into globalisation and developed country, our leaders should be talking and thinking like that since hhhhmmmmm... yesterday??!!
Instead, what is happening in Malaysia is that the leaders are busy getting their tank fueled up first and believe me they have a very big tank, even bigger than a 20k litre oil tank truck... Much much bigger than that..
McCain further said that leaders should put aside partisan differences and "any action should be designed to keep people in their homes and safeguard the life savings of all Americans." OMG...!!!! Gosh... A direct hit to the head for our national leaders, be it the government and the oppositions (but I blame the government more lah... Hahhahaha!!!)
I wonder if there is any of the UMNO leaders that can come out with this kind of statement? Zaid Ibrahim took a very dignified step by resigning from his post due to indifference with Pak Lah. My opinion is that he joined the cabinet as a very wealthy man and therefore he was spared the greedy attitude of other UMNO leaders obviously in the likes of Khairy Jamaluddin (although himself is not in cabinet... Wonder what will happen if he is...???!!)
The Malays always say, “Nawaitu kene betul”... in this context, I really feel that Zaid Ibrahim accepted the cabinet post with the right attitude and “nawaitu”...
Special Taskforce to Facilitate Business (Pemudah) board member Tan Sri G. Gnanalingam quoted as saying "One of the areas the private sector must help overcome is corruption, especially in matters that deals with government machinery. The private sector will have to go directly to some of the services as opposed to going to agents and consultants who are by and large the conduits of corruption," he said in an interview recently with Business Times.
Why you’re shouting for the private sector only to fight corruption?? It is also stated there especially that deals with government machineries. Why not prevent these ill-mannered business dealings by going against all these government servants? From my experience, when you deal with govt, some daring officers will directly ask for their “commission” should they approve any deal. Being a commoner or a businessman, what will you do if you’re facing this kind of situation??
I have the privilege to know one very ethical businessman when I was A/V last time. He told me that once he won an open tender from UPM and the officer in charge daringly ask his “part” from him. What this honest man did was he withdrew his application and willingly black-listed his company for not performing. Such a great man and such a pity that our so called intellectuals are also drowned in this shit tank.
I bet, in this world, there’s only a very few people would do this. So, my point is, you can ask the private sector to fight corruption but then again it’s the requestor is the one who we should be concentrating on. If there’s no demand, then there will be no supply. Am I right?
Another question would be who are these agents and consultants dubbed the main conduits of corruptions?? Of what race is most of them comprises from? Simple and direct question with only one answer.... UMNO MALAYS...
Anwar has also announced in his press conference that he has met several fund managers for this region with more than USD1 trillion and claim that they are willing to invest in Malaysia should he becomes the PM. Truthfully, I hope he speaks the truth and only the truth as I am very sick and tired with the current UMNO government. Theoretically, he is a very famous and friendly man and has networking all over the world especially he has won the hearts of many Pak Arabs. Practically, I see him as a man that won’t say anything if he is actually empty. So I guess what he claimed is high possibly true. Logically, I DON’T KNOW.. Period...
The current government has been yelling since the stone age that they have millions and millions and trillions and quadrillions of investments to come in via so many mega projects especially the so many corridors (maybe since his residence doesn’t have any corridor???!!). It has been more than 4 years now since the first corridor announced but still I cannot see the relevance of it to the people. In fact, the only thing affecting the local people is the increasing cost of living due to the special “corridor name” given to their area.
I came across this comment in Che Det blog;
By mukti on September 19, 2008 12:15 AM
Dear Tun,
I just read from Malaysia Today Anwar Ibrahim Press Conference on 18 Sept 2008. He quoted that he had meet with "Pengurus Dana Rantau Ini" with the fund more than 1 trillion USD to give support to the change of Malaysian Politic. I would like to ask question on that matter.
1. Do he will using that fund for him to be PM
2. What will happen to PETRONAS, PROTON MISC And also KHAZANAH.
3. Can we keep giving Malaysian Citizen with subsidies fuel.
4. And last do all Malaysian will get free education and medical.
So I am so worried what will be happend. May GOD save our country.
muktiahmad
Let me try to answer it.
1. He announced that the fund will be invested when he becomes the PM and not before that. If he has this fund to become the PM, then, he will not have to ask people to distribute donation boxes in all of his ceramahs. If the commentor meant that he will use the fund as “gula-gula” to the defectors, I think he has clearly said that those defectors are not offered any position or money for them to crossover. They are just offered their own conscience.
2. I believe that PETRONAS, PROTON, KHAZANAH and other government agencies are a very good platform in building the nation and also corporation that can compete in global stage. Therefore, I believe that when PR is in power, they will still maintain all these corporations and in fact will enhance its capabilities by eliminating all unproductive measures and corruptions in these organisations which will immediately increase their competitive level.
3. According to the recent crude oil price of USD102.73 per barrel, our petrol price should be selling at RM2.00 per litre without any subsidy given. That is already 21% lower than the current price. BTW, Anwar has repeatedly claimed that he can bring the petrol price lower by RM0.70 the next day he is in power. Logically, of course he can. If the market price should be at RM2.00 without subsidy, he only need to subsidise another RM0.15 which half of what the current government claim they are subsidising. The reduction of RM0.70 is already more than 27% than the current price which at least will help to reduce current people’s burden.
4. If the country’s resources are being managed well, it is beyond any reasonable doubts that all these cannot be provided. But due to the “ketirisan dan kebocoran” in this management, we are the one left to bear the sufferings. The monkeys up there didn’t even scratch of itchiness.
It is really up to us now whether we want to stick to this sinking ship or to move on to the more prospectable captain in leading us through braving the vicious storm ahead.
World economy especially US, is looking very bad now especially after big corporations including Lehman Brothers and 12 banks collapsed and the latest were Merrill Lynch which was then sold to BAC and AIG which the Federal Government has agreed to bail it out for USD85 billion. Economists believe that this is similar to 97-98 crisis which saw the global downturn which was blame mainly on the currency speculation activities. Different from this one which they mainly blame the short-selling as the biggest crook.
Despite the dipping in USD which the RM should gain heftily, RM is actually weakening compared to already weaken USD. What does it means? Our economy is also taking a slump. The high oil price resulted a hike in inflation rate to the highest in how many light years to more than 8%. But, the crude oil price has gone down further to on USD102.73 per barrel. Why the government has not yet review the fuel price since they’ve already knew that this is the main cause of increasing inflation rate?
US John McCain said that the Federal Govt should get back to "its core business of responsibly managing our money supply and inflation".... Wow.. Believe me... This was said by an American leader. I believe, if we’re looking into globalisation and developed country, our leaders should be talking and thinking like that since hhhhmmmmm... yesterday??!!
Instead, what is happening in Malaysia is that the leaders are busy getting their tank fueled up first and believe me they have a very big tank, even bigger than a 20k litre oil tank truck... Much much bigger than that..
McCain further said that leaders should put aside partisan differences and "any action should be designed to keep people in their homes and safeguard the life savings of all Americans." OMG...!!!! Gosh... A direct hit to the head for our national leaders, be it the government and the oppositions (but I blame the government more lah... Hahhahaha!!!)
I wonder if there is any of the UMNO leaders that can come out with this kind of statement? Zaid Ibrahim took a very dignified step by resigning from his post due to indifference with Pak Lah. My opinion is that he joined the cabinet as a very wealthy man and therefore he was spared the greedy attitude of other UMNO leaders obviously in the likes of Khairy Jamaluddin (although himself is not in cabinet... Wonder what will happen if he is...???!!)
The Malays always say, “Nawaitu kene betul”... in this context, I really feel that Zaid Ibrahim accepted the cabinet post with the right attitude and “nawaitu”...
Special Taskforce to Facilitate Business (Pemudah) board member Tan Sri G. Gnanalingam quoted as saying "One of the areas the private sector must help overcome is corruption, especially in matters that deals with government machinery. The private sector will have to go directly to some of the services as opposed to going to agents and consultants who are by and large the conduits of corruption," he said in an interview recently with Business Times.
Why you’re shouting for the private sector only to fight corruption?? It is also stated there especially that deals with government machineries. Why not prevent these ill-mannered business dealings by going against all these government servants? From my experience, when you deal with govt, some daring officers will directly ask for their “commission” should they approve any deal. Being a commoner or a businessman, what will you do if you’re facing this kind of situation??
I have the privilege to know one very ethical businessman when I was A/V last time. He told me that once he won an open tender from UPM and the officer in charge daringly ask his “part” from him. What this honest man did was he withdrew his application and willingly black-listed his company for not performing. Such a great man and such a pity that our so called intellectuals are also drowned in this shit tank.
I bet, in this world, there’s only a very few people would do this. So, my point is, you can ask the private sector to fight corruption but then again it’s the requestor is the one who we should be concentrating on. If there’s no demand, then there will be no supply. Am I right?
Another question would be who are these agents and consultants dubbed the main conduits of corruptions?? Of what race is most of them comprises from? Simple and direct question with only one answer.... UMNO MALAYS...
Anwar has also announced in his press conference that he has met several fund managers for this region with more than USD1 trillion and claim that they are willing to invest in Malaysia should he becomes the PM. Truthfully, I hope he speaks the truth and only the truth as I am very sick and tired with the current UMNO government. Theoretically, he is a very famous and friendly man and has networking all over the world especially he has won the hearts of many Pak Arabs. Practically, I see him as a man that won’t say anything if he is actually empty. So I guess what he claimed is high possibly true. Logically, I DON’T KNOW.. Period...
The current government has been yelling since the stone age that they have millions and millions and trillions and quadrillions of investments to come in via so many mega projects especially the so many corridors (maybe since his residence doesn’t have any corridor???!!). It has been more than 4 years now since the first corridor announced but still I cannot see the relevance of it to the people. In fact, the only thing affecting the local people is the increasing cost of living due to the special “corridor name” given to their area.
I came across this comment in Che Det blog;
By mukti on September 19, 2008 12:15 AM
Dear Tun,
I just read from Malaysia Today Anwar Ibrahim Press Conference on 18 Sept 2008. He quoted that he had meet with "Pengurus Dana Rantau Ini" with the fund more than 1 trillion USD to give support to the change of Malaysian Politic. I would like to ask question on that matter.
1. Do he will using that fund for him to be PM
2. What will happen to PETRONAS, PROTON MISC And also KHAZANAH.
3. Can we keep giving Malaysian Citizen with subsidies fuel.
4. And last do all Malaysian will get free education and medical.
So I am so worried what will be happend. May GOD save our country.
muktiahmad
Let me try to answer it.
1. He announced that the fund will be invested when he becomes the PM and not before that. If he has this fund to become the PM, then, he will not have to ask people to distribute donation boxes in all of his ceramahs. If the commentor meant that he will use the fund as “gula-gula” to the defectors, I think he has clearly said that those defectors are not offered any position or money for them to crossover. They are just offered their own conscience.
2. I believe that PETRONAS, PROTON, KHAZANAH and other government agencies are a very good platform in building the nation and also corporation that can compete in global stage. Therefore, I believe that when PR is in power, they will still maintain all these corporations and in fact will enhance its capabilities by eliminating all unproductive measures and corruptions in these organisations which will immediately increase their competitive level.
3. According to the recent crude oil price of USD102.73 per barrel, our petrol price should be selling at RM2.00 per litre without any subsidy given. That is already 21% lower than the current price. BTW, Anwar has repeatedly claimed that he can bring the petrol price lower by RM0.70 the next day he is in power. Logically, of course he can. If the market price should be at RM2.00 without subsidy, he only need to subsidise another RM0.15 which half of what the current government claim they are subsidising. The reduction of RM0.70 is already more than 27% than the current price which at least will help to reduce current people’s burden.
4. If the country’s resources are being managed well, it is beyond any reasonable doubts that all these cannot be provided. But due to the “ketirisan dan kebocoran” in this management, we are the one left to bear the sufferings. The monkeys up there didn’t even scratch of itchiness.
It is really up to us now whether we want to stick to this sinking ship or to move on to the more prospectable captain in leading us through braving the vicious storm ahead.
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