My say...
I read with dismay of Gerakan's threat to leave the Barisan coalition again and again. It is a wonder had Gerakan won the last election, would they have made such threats? Gerakan was with Barisan Nasional for as long as the last two generations of Malaysians could remember.
Maybe this is Gerakan's way of trying to stay relevant in today's politics. This, in Koh Tsu Koon's mind, would probably save the party after recent spate which had a few key members leaving for Pakatan Rakyat! Whilst this writer may appreciate their focus, it is in my belief that leaving the ruling coalition may not help the cause of stabilizing the country in light of Anwar Ibrahim's threat to take over the government. Its best to remember Lim Keng Yaik's, their party adviser, clarion call not to have a selfish man bent on the premiership to have his way. Lim held that Anwar gave all ministries hell in which he was in charge of. In short, Anwar is bent of promoting himself only, much as what a lot of silent Malaysians knew! Koh should give consideration to that rather than seeing only to the internal needs of the party. Lets discard this myopic view and help Malaysia regain its footing in international mainstream again.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Shooting their mouths?
My say..
Now that both Financial Times and the New Straits Times reported yesterday (25th September 2008) having Anwar Ibrahim flatly denying contacts has been made with Pak Lah's aides contrary to what Tian Chua said, the true colours of these so-called politicians are coming to light. Anwar, for the record, even mentioned that for once he agreed to Pak Lah that such crazy reports even exists. Tian Chua had earlier claimed that "preliminary discussions" has been ongoing with aides of Abdullah Administration since these "aides" knew the gravity of Pakatan Rakyat's desire to take over the government and also their so-called unwillingness towards an impasse!
This has blatantly showed that they will simply lie or just about say anything just to maintain their own lies and momentum without a care of the confusion and instability that their irresponsible statements creates. This is indeed unacceptable! Other people has been taken into custody for police questioning for crimes lesser than these. These irresponsible idiots should be made to pay the price for their arrogance and indeed their irresponsible acts. Foreign investors may not come in as claimed by Pakatan Rakyat not because of Barisan but in fact its their own follies! Stop shooting your mouths off Yang Berhormats if you are not capable of acting like one!
Now that both Financial Times and the New Straits Times reported yesterday (25th September 2008) having Anwar Ibrahim flatly denying contacts has been made with Pak Lah's aides contrary to what Tian Chua said, the true colours of these so-called politicians are coming to light. Anwar, for the record, even mentioned that for once he agreed to Pak Lah that such crazy reports even exists. Tian Chua had earlier claimed that "preliminary discussions" has been ongoing with aides of Abdullah Administration since these "aides" knew the gravity of Pakatan Rakyat's desire to take over the government and also their so-called unwillingness towards an impasse!
This has blatantly showed that they will simply lie or just about say anything just to maintain their own lies and momentum without a care of the confusion and instability that their irresponsible statements creates. This is indeed unacceptable! Other people has been taken into custody for police questioning for crimes lesser than these. These irresponsible idiots should be made to pay the price for their arrogance and indeed their irresponsible acts. Foreign investors may not come in as claimed by Pakatan Rakyat not because of Barisan but in fact its their own follies! Stop shooting your mouths off Yang Berhormats if you are not capable of acting like one!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Fantasy galore
My say....
Tian Chua, the Information chief of Pakatan Rakyat now comes forward and state that "discussion" is going on between the PM's aides and themselves for an amicable transfer of power. Probably Anwar Ibrahim is trying to reduce his lies since this is the Holy month of Ramadan. This is as quoted in today's NST.com.my:
"We maintain that we are still interested in a meeting between the Pakatan Rakyat and the prime minister to find an amicable solution to this issue (of transfer of power)."
He claimed there was positive feedback from Abdullah's aides during the meetings, which he described as being at a "very initial stage".
The meetings were allegedly held to discuss face-saving measures for Abdullah in working out a transition plan that would instal Pakatan Rakyat de-facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the new prime minister.
Tian Chua expected to have more discussions on the plan in the next two days.
"The Pakatan Rakyat is open to face-saving measures for the prime minister. Both sides understand that we are running out of time."
another excerpt:
Tian Chua also declined to say if the Pakatan Rakyat had arranged for a meeting with the Yang di-pertuan Agong, hinting that this would depend on the outcome of the discussions with the prime minister.
An aide at Istana Negara said yesterday he was not aware of any letter sent by the Pakatan Rakyat to arrange for a meeting with the King.
Source : http://nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/National/2358343/Article/index_html
The Pakatan group has just come back from Taiwan in their effort to woo backbenchers from Barisan. No one jumped ship as claimed. Their de facto leader has just changed and finally dropped their dateline in quest for power. In fact, everything Pakatan Rakyat claimed has not come to pass. If they are not liars and incompetent in playing mind games, the rakyat does not know what is! An old malay saying "sepandai pandai tupai melompat, akhirnya jatuh ke tanah juga!"
Positive feedbacks? Which aides? Face-saving measures? To whom if this writer may ask? Looks like the Pakatan novices will need more to convince the rakyat now. Mr Roarke and his assistant, Tattoo could make a better claims against all of Pakatan's! Stop dreaming of fantasies, boys!
Tian Chua, the Information chief of Pakatan Rakyat now comes forward and state that "discussion" is going on between the PM's aides and themselves for an amicable transfer of power. Probably Anwar Ibrahim is trying to reduce his lies since this is the Holy month of Ramadan. This is as quoted in today's NST.com.my:
"We maintain that we are still interested in a meeting between the Pakatan Rakyat and the prime minister to find an amicable solution to this issue (of transfer of power)."
He claimed there was positive feedback from Abdullah's aides during the meetings, which he described as being at a "very initial stage".
Tian Chua expected to have more discussions on the plan in the next two days.
"The Pakatan Rakyat is open to face-saving measures for the prime minister. Both sides understand that we are running out of time."
another excerpt:
Tian Chua also declined to say if the Pakatan Rakyat had arranged for a meeting with the Yang di-pertuan Agong, hinting that this would depend on the outcome of the discussions with the prime minister.
An aide at Istana Negara said yesterday he was not aware of any letter sent by the Pakatan Rakyat to arrange for a meeting with the King.
Source : http://nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/National/2358343/Article/index_html
The Pakatan group has just come back from Taiwan in their effort to woo backbenchers from Barisan. No one jumped ship as claimed. Their de facto leader has just changed and finally dropped their dateline in quest for power. In fact, everything Pakatan Rakyat claimed has not come to pass. If they are not liars and incompetent in playing mind games, the rakyat does not know what is! An old malay saying "sepandai pandai tupai melompat, akhirnya jatuh ke tanah juga!"
Positive feedbacks? Which aides? Face-saving measures? To whom if this writer may ask? Looks like the Pakatan novices will need more to convince the rakyat now. Mr Roarke and his assistant, Tattoo could make a better claims against all of Pakatan's! Stop dreaming of fantasies, boys!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Faulty yardstick of morality?
My say....
PAS spiritual adviser Nik Aziz Nik Mat is correct that the Internal Security Act is un-Islamic. For it goes against the principle of morality when a person is held against his or her will without trial. He is arguing from the standpoint of justice as meted out in Islamic laws. However, he should not only stop there. At the danger of him being seen as interpreting the teachings of Islam for his own agenda, he should also make it clear that the same principles of Islam must be enforced against his wayward partner and de facto leader in Pakatan Rakyat, Anwar Ibrahim. This writer is interested to know why Nik Aziz is silent when Anwar has lied, manipulated, bribed and/or trying to; and pushing of defections of MPs against a rakyat-elected government? Afterall, the rakyat chosed the present government in clear conscience and free will.
Maybe Nik Aziz's standard and rule of morality is indeed compromised in pursuit of power or simply his proven hatred towards UMNO. Where is the justice now for the troubles and instability his partner created? His notion of morality is now being questioned. His silence here is indeed deafening!
PAS spiritual adviser Nik Aziz Nik Mat is correct that the Internal Security Act is un-Islamic. For it goes against the principle of morality when a person is held against his or her will without trial. He is arguing from the standpoint of justice as meted out in Islamic laws. However, he should not only stop there. At the danger of him being seen as interpreting the teachings of Islam for his own agenda, he should also make it clear that the same principles of Islam must be enforced against his wayward partner and de facto leader in Pakatan Rakyat, Anwar Ibrahim. This writer is interested to know why Nik Aziz is silent when Anwar has lied, manipulated, bribed and/or trying to; and pushing of defections of MPs against a rakyat-elected government? Afterall, the rakyat chosed the present government in clear conscience and free will.
Maybe Nik Aziz's standard and rule of morality is indeed compromised in pursuit of power or simply his proven hatred towards UMNO. Where is the justice now for the troubles and instability his partner created? His notion of morality is now being questioned. His silence here is indeed deafening!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
An Opinion
His say....
Saturday September 20, 2008
Wait for next election, Anwar
SEPTEMBER 16 had come and gone. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim failed to unseat Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as the Prime Minister.
As a Muslim, Anwar should accept that he can plan, but God decides.
From the very beginning what he did was morally wrong, although politics by a Machiavelian standard is apolitical.
It may be the accepted norms in other developing countries, but Malaysia has come of age and our politicians should show maturity and dignity when clamouring for political power.
Anwar should have the patience to wait for the next general election and let the people decide. He already has control over five states and should concentrate on them by showing to the people how the Opposition governs these states.
In a democracy it is the people who actually hold and wield power and not the politicians. For in the words of Abraham Lincon, “democracy is government by the people, of the people and for the people.”
On March 8, the people decided to cut Barisan Nasional’s two-third majority and yet BN accepted the defeat graciously and respected the will of the people.
When Anwar won in the Permatang Pauh by-election, it was again an indication of the people’s will and again BN accepted it in good faith.
Instead of being arrogant, Anwar should be humble with his victory in Permatang Pauh. Buying over BN representatives runs counter to his anti-corruption campaign.
A man of virtue will not resort to unethical means to meet his objectives and he has indeed lost the respect of certain quarters.
As a member of the public, I call on Anwar to close ranks and work together in the interest of the country.
As a former Deputy Prime Minister and Umno strongman, he has access to Pak Lah and can contribute in terms of ideas etc.
As the Opposition Leader, he can play a constructive role by bringing up pressing issues which affect the rakyat directly.
What the people need is less politicking as there are many urgent matters affecting them, such as illegal immigrants, spiralling food prices, wayward youths, the education system, etc.etc.
I was in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a short stint when Pak Lah was the Minister. I had the opportunity to study him at close range.
In all honesty, Pak Lah is a God-fearing man, hardworking, humble and well-liked by civil servants. I believe he never yearned to be the Prime Minister. Tun Dr Mahathir probably saw the good values in Pak Lah and passed the premiership to him to the surprise of some hopefuls.
Being the Prime Minister is not as easy as being a Deputy Prime Minister.
Indeed, heavy is the head that wears the crown,as Pak lah has probably found out.
But as he said at a press conference, ”... being Prime Minister is not main-main and olok-olok..it is serious business...”
I believe Pak Lah is a man of his word. When the time comes he will honour his words and pass the baton to his annointed successor Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Meanwhile, let Pak Lah do his job in peace.
HASSAN BIN TALIB,
Gombak, Selangor.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/9/20/focus/2074751&sec=focus
Thursday, September 18, 2008
SAPP pullout from Barisan
My say....
It is to be expected of SAPP with such a president at the helm. If Yong Teck Lee is thinking that this will turn to a snowballing effect to lead other MPs to defect, he could be sadly mistaken. This treachery will see the demise of SAPP very much like Berjaya when Harris Salleh was overthrowned. Many believed that this is one opportunist hooked on Anwar Ibrahim's bait and the carrot of the Chief Minister's post. The offer was too good for him to remain loyal to Barisan Nasional whose ticket they came to obtained their current position. The writer concludes that Yong is therefore is not worthy to be called a leader. He put self interest first before party!
Pak Lah summed up everything well as far as Barisan's view of the Mad Hatter and his motley crew is concerned:
Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/9/18/nation/2057084&sec=nation
It is to be expected of SAPP with such a president at the helm. If Yong Teck Lee is thinking that this will turn to a snowballing effect to lead other MPs to defect, he could be sadly mistaken. This treachery will see the demise of SAPP very much like Berjaya when Harris Salleh was overthrowned. Many believed that this is one opportunist hooked on Anwar Ibrahim's bait and the carrot of the Chief Minister's post. The offer was too good for him to remain loyal to Barisan Nasional whose ticket they came to obtained their current position. The writer concludes that Yong is therefore is not worthy to be called a leader. He put self interest first before party!
Pak Lah summed up everything well as far as Barisan's view of the Mad Hatter and his motley crew is concerned:
Thursday September 18, 2008
SAPP’s withdrawal good for BN, says Pak Lah
“Good riddance. They are a problem. It is okay, he (SAPP president Datuk Yong Teck Lee) is a trouble-maker, let him go,” the Prime Minister said.Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/9/18/nation/2057084&sec=nation
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Portfolio swap
My say....
It is good that Pak Lah and Najib Razak swapped the post. This is strictly from the observation that it gives Najib proper time to take on the momentous task of rebuilding the economy when the economy is facing stagflation. This will probably give the market a boost in seeing a heavyweight intellectual politician and the future Prime Minister having the the heads-up on the portfolio.
The second reasoning that is good is because the Defence Ministry has always been seen as a corrupt Ministry by many. It is the rakyat's perception that a lot of money has been spent to a portfolio in a country that does not have any political enemies. Yearly budget for defence has always increased, sometimes up to three-fold, and to many its sheer waste. The recent attack by opposition that commissions has been handed out to cronies through this ministry may have placed Najib in a disadvantage should he stay any longer. An abrupt but orderly change will placate the rakyat to know that Najib could leave the ministry without any "left-over" baggages associated to him within such a short timeframe.
Thirdly, and although this may sound damning against the current Prime Minister, is the fact that Pak Lah has not been able to muster foreign direct investments in is probably due to the fact that he is always fire-fighting in the local political scene. This is not good if we compare the hardworking ministers of Singapore who are always outside courting deals and drawing investments in. That could probably be the reason now that the rakyat is suffering due to the slowing economy. This could be attributed to the fact that Pak Lah may not have strong ties with his counterparts in other countries. To compare with Mahathir Mohamed during his tenure as premier may not be fair, but the very least is that Mahathir did a lot of selling of Malaysia Inc. That Mahathir has drawn praises and flaks is part of the political game, but he could not be faulted for drawing in the investments and contributed much to Malaysia's boom during the heights of easy money from 1993-1997. Pak Lah has nothing to shout about here in comparison. This is strange as he was also a foreign minister before. Najib will make a welcoming and refreshing change other than to leave it to MITI under Muhyiddin Yassin to draw in the money! Malaysia had relied too much on internal microeconomic during Abdullah's Administration.
A lot will be riding on Najib now. He must now draw a balance between foreign ties as well as local consumption and demands. He will probably need to emulate his father's legacy in strategic thinking and hardwork. Is he up to it?
It is good that Pak Lah and Najib Razak swapped the post. This is strictly from the observation that it gives Najib proper time to take on the momentous task of rebuilding the economy when the economy is facing stagflation. This will probably give the market a boost in seeing a heavyweight intellectual politician and the future Prime Minister having the the heads-up on the portfolio.
The second reasoning that is good is because the Defence Ministry has always been seen as a corrupt Ministry by many. It is the rakyat's perception that a lot of money has been spent to a portfolio in a country that does not have any political enemies. Yearly budget for defence has always increased, sometimes up to three-fold, and to many its sheer waste. The recent attack by opposition that commissions has been handed out to cronies through this ministry may have placed Najib in a disadvantage should he stay any longer. An abrupt but orderly change will placate the rakyat to know that Najib could leave the ministry without any "left-over" baggages associated to him within such a short timeframe.
Thirdly, and although this may sound damning against the current Prime Minister, is the fact that Pak Lah has not been able to muster foreign direct investments in is probably due to the fact that he is always fire-fighting in the local political scene. This is not good if we compare the hardworking ministers of Singapore who are always outside courting deals and drawing investments in. That could probably be the reason now that the rakyat is suffering due to the slowing economy. This could be attributed to the fact that Pak Lah may not have strong ties with his counterparts in other countries. To compare with Mahathir Mohamed during his tenure as premier may not be fair, but the very least is that Mahathir did a lot of selling of Malaysia Inc. That Mahathir has drawn praises and flaks is part of the political game, but he could not be faulted for drawing in the investments and contributed much to Malaysia's boom during the heights of easy money from 1993-1997. Pak Lah has nothing to shout about here in comparison. This is strange as he was also a foreign minister before. Najib will make a welcoming and refreshing change other than to leave it to MITI under Muhyiddin Yassin to draw in the money! Malaysia had relied too much on internal microeconomic during Abdullah's Administration.
A lot will be riding on Najib now. He must now draw a balance between foreign ties as well as local consumption and demands. He will probably need to emulate his father's legacy in strategic thinking and hardwork. Is he up to it?
Liar Liar
My say....
Excerpts from the Star online dated 17 September 2008:
Anwar ‘has enough MPs’ but delays takeover deadline
“The numbers are increasing by the hour, but as of now, it is in excess of 31 MPs, This is not empty talk. I am fully responsible for my statement but we have choose to be patient and use the conciliatory way,” Anwar told a packed press conference at the PKR headquarters.
The Opposition leader said he would even give Abdullah the list of names of Barisan MPs wanting to defect at their meeting.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Delay in forming the government now? Unable to answer the charge against sodomy and swear by the Quran? Increasing MPs by the hour? Yes, the conniving man will indeed be fully responsible for his statements!
Verdict: Liar Liar!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Bigotry so-called leader
My say...
The recent remark by Bukit Bendera UMNO chief Ahmad Ismail really sums up the real stance of many bigots within UMNO that many Chinese had known all along. It has always festered within the leading partner in the Barisan coalition about their distrust of the Chinese and Ahmad Ismail is but an evidence of it. He had labeled the Chinese as immigrants and squatters and does not have equal rights to the land. In all probability, many within the UMNO ranks blamed the Chinese for the loss and political upheaval in the recent election. It shows that even after all the scars of the May 13th incident, racial and communal undertone are still waiting to explode in the face of Malaysians.
May the leaders be reminded that National Independence was won when the British saw that Malaysians of Malaya then, chose to come together in one voice to govern themselves. This was not the work of UMNO alone! Our forefathers ensured that every Malaysian, irrespective of their race, has a place and has a home here in Malaysia so long as they are called Malaysians. Raising racial overtones, along with religious matters, as was then and still in a cardinal sin today! By one statement, its looks like idiots in the form of this UMNO division leader so easily forget what our forefathers fought hard to defend.
It is good that the top leadership in UMNO stepped in to defuse the situation by apologising and distancing UMNO against the wayward manner of one of their member. Whatever it is, Malaysians can make do without a so called leader like Ahmad. His insincerity and arrogance is now evident and his refusal to apologise only shows the man that he is. Yes, the police investigation is still on-going, but by declaring that he will not apologise, he has set the tone where he stands despite being a leader. In the not too distance future, it is foreseeable that trouble akin to another May 13th riot may easily erupt again if leaders go on with this stance. To sum the feeling of dismayed Malaysians, particularly the Chinese, people like this arrogant skunk called Ahmad Ismail should not only be punished but to be removed permanently from his political position before he causes further damage by his callous bigotry.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/9/5/nation/22245212&sec=nation
The recent remark by Bukit Bendera UMNO chief Ahmad Ismail really sums up the real stance of many bigots within UMNO that many Chinese had known all along. It has always festered within the leading partner in the Barisan coalition about their distrust of the Chinese and Ahmad Ismail is but an evidence of it. He had labeled the Chinese as immigrants and squatters and does not have equal rights to the land. In all probability, many within the UMNO ranks blamed the Chinese for the loss and political upheaval in the recent election. It shows that even after all the scars of the May 13th incident, racial and communal undertone are still waiting to explode in the face of Malaysians.
May the leaders be reminded that National Independence was won when the British saw that Malaysians of Malaya then, chose to come together in one voice to govern themselves. This was not the work of UMNO alone! Our forefathers ensured that every Malaysian, irrespective of their race, has a place and has a home here in Malaysia so long as they are called Malaysians. Raising racial overtones, along with religious matters, as was then and still in a cardinal sin today! By one statement, its looks like idiots in the form of this UMNO division leader so easily forget what our forefathers fought hard to defend.
It is good that the top leadership in UMNO stepped in to defuse the situation by apologising and distancing UMNO against the wayward manner of one of their member. Whatever it is, Malaysians can make do without a so called leader like Ahmad. His insincerity and arrogance is now evident and his refusal to apologise only shows the man that he is. Yes, the police investigation is still on-going, but by declaring that he will not apologise, he has set the tone where he stands despite being a leader. In the not too distance future, it is foreseeable that trouble akin to another May 13th riot may easily erupt again if leaders go on with this stance. To sum the feeling of dismayed Malaysians, particularly the Chinese, people like this arrogant skunk called Ahmad Ismail should not only be punished but to be removed permanently from his political position before he causes further damage by his callous bigotry.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/9/5/nation/22245212&sec=nation
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