My say...
The recent case of two doctors at emergency department found idling by chance by the Deputy minister M. Saravanan is a good eye opener to the rest of the cabinet why the ministers themselves must get to the ground to see what the rakyat is going through in their everyday lives. Prime Minister Najib Razak himself saw the crowded LRT situation. His deputy, Muhyiddin Yassin saw the condition of old schools overdue for repair works; one of them 70 years late. So it is in this writer's hope that many ministers will get off their ivory towers and get to feel what is the daily transgression of sub-service and triviality the rakyat is facing!
That the Deputy Federal Territories minister found the two doctors reading newspaper and minding their own business in the emergency situation really sums up the mentality of what the government hospital is offering, nay, even ill-treating the rakyat. How then would the concept of 1Malaysia be a reality if this mindset exist. People and performance is last it seems! Whilst this may not be true for some hardworking doctors who tried their best, but in reality this is what the rakyat can expect from most doctors in the government sectors. The Health Ministry will have to do a lot of overhauling!
As for the Kuala Lumpur Hospital director, her answer is nothing short of atrocious. If Dr Zaininah Mohd Zain thinks she is doing the staff a favor or keeping the morale of the hospital high, then she is sadly mistaken. For no less then her nonchalant answer and laizze-faire attitude deserves to be condemned. What is the point she is bringing about statistical facts and hospital history such as doctor/patient ratio as well as holistic practices when her subordinates are caught red-handed and exposed in being lazy or idling during the hospital time? The greater crime is this: if this is how she answers a deputy minister who has found them wanting, what more hope does the normal rakyat has without the same authority to voice this out? If the doctors are lazy, sack them! Just don't patronize the rakyat. Granted that the doctors themselves are human, but do not steal time when it is meant to work. More so in a department where emergency should meant for something. This writer calls for an immediately inquiry and possible sacking if the same doctors are found wanting. Anything less would see the Health Ministry condoning the nonsense that the Rakyat had to stomach all these while. So much for their Hippocratic oath!
As for M. Saravanan, thank you! Your KPI bar has indeed raised even in this chance encounter. At the very least, you got down to the ground and feel what the rakyat if feeling in the first place. Maybe, just maybe, you are ready for a senior ministry post!
Quote :
"There were more than 20 patients outside waiting for treatment. This should not be the way doctors work. The patient should come first. Furthermore, it is an emergency unit, which is supposed to be fast in dispensing treatment" a visibly irked Saravanan told Bernama.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Again from His Royal Highness, Raja Nazrin Shah
My say....
The brightest of the royalties in this country certainly has his focus right. May God continuously grant him strength to be the spokesman for all things Royalty and the Constitutional Monarchy.
2009/04/20
"An offspring will not allow the dignity and sovereignty of a ruler to be ridiculed. As such, the people must not be hasty to throw the lamp away, as daylight will end.
"Let it not be that as night falls, people grope about directionless, blanketed in darkness without a lamp," he said at the pledging of loyalty and awards ceremony in conjunction with the 81st birthday of Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah at Istana Iskandariah here.
He said the Malay rulers were not just symbols in the country but had an important role as the centre of strength for the people.
Raja Nazrin said the administrative system, with the Malay sultanate as its core, had been in place for more than 600 years and had succeeded in developing a great culture and civilisation.
He said the wisdom of royalty aided intellectual development, and from the palace emanated great works of art in writings.
"The Malay rulers are the symbols of sovereignty -- the symbols of citizens' strength -- the umbrella for the country's crown. The Malay rulers give identity to the nation.
"People who understand the culture of monarchy will understand the philosophy of royal administration, the role of the rulers, especially the role and responsibility of upholding national identity."
He said the continuity of a race and the face of a nation depended on factors that gave it identity from the aspects of institutions, religion, culture and language.
"Actions of insulting, ridiculing and fomenting hatred towards institutions are early steps towards abolishing the institutions, therefore, abolishing the original identity of the country's race.
"During the Cold War, such actions came from groups which held on to left-wing political doctrines and were categorised as subversive.
"In the name of the Cultural Revolution in China and communist indoctrination in Cambodia and Vietnam, children were incited to extreme levels, hating and making enemies of their own parents.
"Religious leaders were criticised and places of worship destroyed.
"Some places of worship were turned into animal breeding places, leading to anarchy that had to be paid with lives and which destroyed the social fabric."
Raja Nazrin said the world now faced waves of globalisation that could break down cultural walls and drown national history.
He said the younger generation should be wise to balance the claims of tradition and demands of modernity.
He said there were some who believed that to progress, the focus must be on a progressive culture and that traditions and history would cause backwardness.
"Globalisation brings waves of a new colonialism that drowns the traditions of a country, wiping out its original identity.
"People must be aware that not all that is traditional hinders progress, as tradition that is interpreted wisely and intelligently can function to bring progress.
"The cultural elements that have been factors of unity are priceless social capital that should be defended," he said.
Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir and three others headed the list of 800 recipients of awards in conjunction with Sultan Azlan Shah's birthday.
Zambry, Finance Minister II Datuk Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Kong Cho Ha and Orang Kaya-kaya Panglima Kinta Seri Amar Diraja Datuk Dr Abdullah Fadzil Che Wan were awarded the Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Perak which carries the title "Datuk Seri". -- Bernama
The brightest of the royalties in this country certainly has his focus right. May God continuously grant him strength to be the spokesman for all things Royalty and the Constitutional Monarchy.
2009/04/20
'Malay rulers are centre of strength for people'
Sultan Azlan Shah conferring awards on Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Kong Cho Ha — Bernama pictures |
KUALA KANGSAR: Raja Muda of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah said yesterday he will take on the responsibility of implementing efforts to ensure that the institution of the monarchy, which is the core of the system of governance and nationhood, is protected.
"Let it not be that as night falls, people grope about directionless, blanketed in darkness without a lamp," he said at the pledging of loyalty and awards ceremony in conjunction with the 81st birthday of Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah at Istana Iskandariah here.
He said the Malay rulers were not just symbols in the country but had an important role as the centre of strength for the people.
Raja Nazrin said the administrative system, with the Malay sultanate as its core, had been in place for more than 600 years and had succeeded in developing a great culture and civilisation.
"The Malay rulers are the symbols of sovereignty -- the symbols of citizens' strength -- the umbrella for the country's crown. The Malay rulers give identity to the nation.
"People who understand the culture of monarchy will understand the philosophy of royal administration, the role of the rulers, especially the role and responsibility of upholding national identity."
He said the continuity of a race and the face of a nation depended on factors that gave it identity from the aspects of institutions, religion, culture and language.
"Actions of insulting, ridiculing and fomenting hatred towards institutions are early steps towards abolishing the institutions, therefore, abolishing the original identity of the country's race.
"During the Cold War, such actions came from groups which held on to left-wing political doctrines and were categorised as subversive.
"In the name of the Cultural Revolution in China and communist indoctrination in Cambodia and Vietnam, children were incited to extreme levels, hating and making enemies of their own parents.
"Religious leaders were criticised and places of worship destroyed.
"Some places of worship were turned into animal breeding places, leading to anarchy that had to be paid with lives and which destroyed the social fabric."
Raja Nazrin said the world now faced waves of globalisation that could break down cultural walls and drown national history.
He said the younger generation should be wise to balance the claims of tradition and demands of modernity.
He said there were some who believed that to progress, the focus must be on a progressive culture and that traditions and history would cause backwardness.
"Globalisation brings waves of a new colonialism that drowns the traditions of a country, wiping out its original identity.
"People must be aware that not all that is traditional hinders progress, as tradition that is interpreted wisely and intelligently can function to bring progress.
"The cultural elements that have been factors of unity are priceless social capital that should be defended," he said.
Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir and three others headed the list of 800 recipients of awards in conjunction with Sultan Azlan Shah's birthday.
Zambry, Finance Minister II Datuk Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Kong Cho Ha and Orang Kaya-kaya Panglima Kinta Seri Amar Diraja Datuk Dr Abdullah Fadzil Che Wan were awarded the Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Perak which carries the title "Datuk Seri". -- Bernama
A timely reminder by His Highness Sultan of Perak
My say....
His Royal Highness's address of the current political situation is a timely reminder to all the rakyat actually, and not only the governing and opposition bodies.
My Sultan, the Sultan of Perak, has rightly put things into perspective again. Royalties are above politics, and the current egging of the opposition to get the royalties involved in politics is hitting way below the belt. Let this timely reminder be to those who are biadap and never knew what Constitutional Monarchy and the rights of the Sultanates are.
His Highness speaks better than this writer could put it in words, so as per article of the NST.com today:
2009/04/20
He said the action of certain political groups in provoking the people and sowing seeds of hatred against the rulers was akin to fanning "embers in the chaff", which was a dangerous act and could destroy the peace in the country.
"These groups are allowing the end to justify the means by condoning such acts.
"These groups and individuals feel that they are faultless and immune to any action, to the extent of disregarding the law for the sake of attaining power," he said at the loyalty pledge and awards ceremony in conjunction with his 81st birthday at Istana Iskandariah here.
In what many observers see as the ruler's take on the on-going political crisis in his state, Sultan Azlan Shah said the power struggle had shown an ugly side with despicable characteristics being paraded in the open.
The ruler said he felt that there was too much politicking in the country and this would affect economic productivity and the country's image.
He said leaders of various political parties should find a meeting point from which they could work out ways to cooperate for the sake of the country and people.
Sultan Azlan Shah also spoke on the need to correct what he described as the misconception that the constitutional monarchy was just a symbol devoid of power.
He said the rulers were neither blind, deaf nor mute. In fact, he added, they were fully aware of what was going on in the country.
"It should be stressed that the constitutional monarchy has three rights -- the right to give views and counsel, the right to encourage and motivate, and the right to remind and reprimand."
Sultan Azlan Shah said although the constitutional monarchy acted based on the power vested in it under the Constitution, it would be erroneous to think that the role of a ruler was similar to that of a president whose functions had been pre-defined in the Constitution.
"The role of the constitutional monarchy goes beyond what is stipulated in the Constitution.
"The rulers have a far wider responsibility in ensuring that the spirit of the Constitution, the philosophy behind the written law, and the interests of the country and people are safeguarded at all times."
He said based on the spirit behind the formation of the Federation of the Malay States, the rulers were responsible for protecting the privileges and position of the rulers' institution, Islam, the Malay language and the legitimate interests of other races.
"These are the basis of understanding and the ingredients which resulted in the formation of an independent and sovereign nation, enabling its people to live in peace and harmony."
Sultan Azlan Shah said in 52 years of nationhood, the country's administration had seen ups and downs.
"I myself have been giving views and advice either openly or behind closed doors on matters which I think should be rectified."
He called on the people to be wary of attempts to provoke them into dismantling the system and institution as this could create chaos in the country. -- Bernama
Source : http://nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Frontpage/2535906/Article/index_html
His Royal Highness's address of the current political situation is a timely reminder to all the rakyat actually, and not only the governing and opposition bodies.
My Sultan, the Sultan of Perak, has rightly put things into perspective again. Royalties are above politics, and the current egging of the opposition to get the royalties involved in politics is hitting way below the belt. Let this timely reminder be to those who are biadap and never knew what Constitutional Monarchy and the rights of the Sultanates are.
His Highness speaks better than this writer could put it in words, so as per article of the NST.com today:
2009/04/20
Sultan: Too much politicking in country
Sultan Azlan Shah, Tuanku Bainun, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah and Tuanku Zara Salim at Istana Iskandariah yesterday. — Bernama picture |
KUALA KANGSAR: Rulers are above politics and as such cannot participate in open debate to answer allegations hurled against them by political groups, Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah said yesterday.
"These groups are allowing the end to justify the means by condoning such acts.
"These groups and individuals feel that they are faultless and immune to any action, to the extent of disregarding the law for the sake of attaining power," he said at the loyalty pledge and awards ceremony in conjunction with his 81st birthday at Istana Iskandariah here.
In what many observers see as the ruler's take on the on-going political crisis in his state, Sultan Azlan Shah said the power struggle had shown an ugly side with despicable characteristics being paraded in the open.
He said leaders of various political parties should find a meeting point from which they could work out ways to cooperate for the sake of the country and people.
Sultan Azlan Shah also spoke on the need to correct what he described as the misconception that the constitutional monarchy was just a symbol devoid of power.
He said the rulers were neither blind, deaf nor mute. In fact, he added, they were fully aware of what was going on in the country.
"It should be stressed that the constitutional monarchy has three rights -- the right to give views and counsel, the right to encourage and motivate, and the right to remind and reprimand."
Sultan Azlan Shah said although the constitutional monarchy acted based on the power vested in it under the Constitution, it would be erroneous to think that the role of a ruler was similar to that of a president whose functions had been pre-defined in the Constitution.
"The role of the constitutional monarchy goes beyond what is stipulated in the Constitution.
"The rulers have a far wider responsibility in ensuring that the spirit of the Constitution, the philosophy behind the written law, and the interests of the country and people are safeguarded at all times."
He said based on the spirit behind the formation of the Federation of the Malay States, the rulers were responsible for protecting the privileges and position of the rulers' institution, Islam, the Malay language and the legitimate interests of other races.
"These are the basis of understanding and the ingredients which resulted in the formation of an independent and sovereign nation, enabling its people to live in peace and harmony."
Sultan Azlan Shah said in 52 years of nationhood, the country's administration had seen ups and downs.
"I myself have been giving views and advice either openly or behind closed doors on matters which I think should be rectified."
He called on the people to be wary of attempts to provoke them into dismantling the system and institution as this could create chaos in the country. -- Bernama
Source : http://nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Frontpage/2535906/Article/index_html
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Time is running out in Terengganu for a nobody!
My say....
In my blog on July 27th, 2008 titled Maverick in the ranks, this writer knew that Ahmad Said, the Terengganu Menteri Besar, will be in trouble. It is no wonder then when Najib Razak took over the PM-ship, aptly nicknamed Mad (as Ahmad Said is known) is destined to be kicked out! Najib cannot afford a loose canon in the ranks as he shores up Barisan Nasional to face the next Election.
Well, Mad's reaction was understandable. He created such a fuss that the nice Pak Lah gave in. But Najib is a different kettle of fish. Najib definitely has traits of Mahathir Mohammed and will take no nonsense for this maverick. Mad was just buying time but from the article below, he is more trouble than anything else; removing various head of state agencies. As predicted, he is waiting to be shot and the barrel is now pointing at him already. The smart move would be to resign with his head held high rather than being face the shame of kicked out. The choice is his!
In my blog on July 27th, 2008 titled Maverick in the ranks, this writer knew that Ahmad Said, the Terengganu Menteri Besar, will be in trouble. It is no wonder then when Najib Razak took over the PM-ship, aptly nicknamed Mad (as Ahmad Said is known) is destined to be kicked out! Najib cannot afford a loose canon in the ranks as he shores up Barisan Nasional to face the next Election.
Well, Mad's reaction was understandable. He created such a fuss that the nice Pak Lah gave in. But Najib is a different kettle of fish. Najib definitely has traits of Mahathir Mohammed and will take no nonsense for this maverick. Mad was just buying time but from the article below, he is more trouble than anything else; removing various head of state agencies. As predicted, he is waiting to be shot and the barrel is now pointing at him already. The smart move would be to resign with his head held high rather than being face the shame of kicked out. The choice is his!
Terengganu BN revolt
Tuesday April 14 2009APRIL 14 – The end is near for Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said after 10 Barisan Nasional (BN) state lawmakers boycotted the state assembly today in a bid to force his resignation.
Bernama named the absentees as Tepoh assemblyman Muhammad Ramli Noh, Mohd Zawawi Ismail (Kuala Berang), Abdul Halim Jusoh (Permaisuri), Datuk Din Adam (Bukit Besi), Datuk Rosol Wahid (Ajil), Alias Abdullah (Alor Limbat), Zakaria Abdullah (Paka), Ramlan Ali (Jabi), Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh (Jertih) and Mohd Pehimi Yusof (Kota Putera).
Ahmad’s position as BN’s mentri besar has become increasingly untenable amid talk that his own party men were planning to table a no-confidence vote against him.
The seeds of this revolt were planted when Ahmad was put in place as BN’s mentri besar soon after last year’s general elections in place of the incumbent Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh.
Idris was not reappointed due to friction with the Terengganu palace.
But The Malaysian Insider understands that the palace will have no objections to Ahmad’s removal as MB if he is unable to hold the government together.
Ahmad had warned that any BN men involved in moves to table a no-confidence vote against his government faced expulsion.
The BN rebels are now believed to be holed up in a hotel and are expected to speak to reporters shortly.
A number of BN assemblyman are said to have met with deputy Umno president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to obtain “official sanction” for the revolt.
The Malaysian Insider understands that Ahmad had been picked to be MB last year because he was untainted and was relatively popular among the grassroots.
But he has been seen in recent months to become “vicious”, especially in the removal of various heads of state agencies.
Yesterday, three BN lawmakers also lodged police reports for allegedly receiving death threats in text messages related to the planned no-confidence vote.
The Malaysian Insider understands that some of the text messages have been traced to individuals associated with the MB.
The three assemblymen alleging the death threats are Datuk Rosol Wahid (Ajil), Zakaria Ariffin (Paka) and Halim Jusoh (Pemaisuri).
“As a senior state government official, he should not threaten anyone, what more a state assemblyman like me,” Halim told reporters at the Kuala Terengganu police headquarters. “You cannot make threats on people's lives ... I don't know why I was targeted.”
Asked whether he would inform the mentri besar of the threat, he said he would not do so because he had lodged a police report, Bernama reported.
Besides the palace, it is understood that the senior leadership of Umno also has no objection to a change of leadership in the state government.
source : http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/23249-terengganu-bn-revolt
Sunday, April 12, 2009
MIC's Poor Gambit
My say....
So after all the lobbying and the statement that it is the prerogative of the PM to choose his cabinet, it seems to this writer that MIC is not sincere in what they say. MIC is now threatening to withdraw their minister and two deputies in what they perceived as Najib Razak's slight to them! Yes they may be the third largest component political party in the Barisan Nasional coalition, but it is still pathetic to now threaten to pull out of the coalition because of their so-called junior and small allocation. Basically, Samy Vellu has been good and ruthless in eliminating all his lieutenants that he has no capable leaders left actually from what the rakyat can see. If this is such a mature party, it should understand its situation that it must win its constituents and earn the respect of the whole coalition. They should not claim seniority just for the sake of seniority. MCA has been through this nonsense and so is Gerakan.
A short note for UMNO too. If its a fair game, UMNO's 15 ministers compared to the rest is not entirely fair game. Open up more and dont be a one-party show when its the coalition's survival at stake.
If MIC thinks the Works ministry is their own, chaos will certainly start. MCA will try claim Finance and MITI soon enough if history is anything to go by. Enough bickering then. The past and seniority counts for nothing if they sit in the opposition bench!
Full reading : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/11/nation/20090411171702&sec=nation
So after all the lobbying and the statement that it is the prerogative of the PM to choose his cabinet, it seems to this writer that MIC is not sincere in what they say. MIC is now threatening to withdraw their minister and two deputies in what they perceived as Najib Razak's slight to them! Yes they may be the third largest component political party in the Barisan Nasional coalition, but it is still pathetic to now threaten to pull out of the coalition because of their so-called junior and small allocation. Basically, Samy Vellu has been good and ruthless in eliminating all his lieutenants that he has no capable leaders left actually from what the rakyat can see. If this is such a mature party, it should understand its situation that it must win its constituents and earn the respect of the whole coalition. They should not claim seniority just for the sake of seniority. MCA has been through this nonsense and so is Gerakan.
A short note for UMNO too. If its a fair game, UMNO's 15 ministers compared to the rest is not entirely fair game. Open up more and dont be a one-party show when its the coalition's survival at stake.
If MIC thinks the Works ministry is their own, chaos will certainly start. MCA will try claim Finance and MITI soon enough if history is anything to go by. Enough bickering then. The past and seniority counts for nothing if they sit in the opposition bench!
Full reading : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/11/nation/20090411171702&sec=nation
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Najib's New Cabinet
My say...
Well, from the onset, it looks like a good cabinet that PM Najib Razak has presented. The one that might raise one or two eyebrows immediately will be Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, his close ally at defence. Obviously PKR will not stop at claiming that the money-spinner ministry will definitely make Najib and his cronies richer by the day. Surely, the budget for defence ministry will in all probability be hiked again come Budget day in September/October. This will be because Najib will still want the army to be behind him, no matter what, since he has established rapport with generals and commanders alike. Cover-up for something explosive (sic)? Something better than ISA? Dunno lah!
This writer's own hero Hisha is Home Minister. He has just avoided a timebomb with the issue of English as medium for science and mathematics thanks to his cousin. My own fear is he doesn't say something foolish in this post as he did in Education! The results may be devastating! Nonetheless, congratulation is in order as Hisha has proven to be a capable leader inspite all his flaws. He is still human afterall!
Another likely debate will center around the finance minister 2 post. Nor Yackop is now relegated to minister in PM dept. Can Ahmad Husni fill the role as Noor Yackop is known to be astute and has guided national economic policies well? Taking nothing away from Ahmad Husni, a decorated economist and his credentials being a good deputy MITI minister too, he has been a loyal aide to Najib and is now rewarded. The writer is all for a Perakian holding to the important post! Well, if its for expediency purpose so that Najib could dictate policies in Finance Ministry without interference, then let the rakyat be the judge of the results of his policies. Najib, afterall, has economic training background to his name. Good Luck Najib, all for the rakyat's sake!
No Khairy Jamaluddin? hmmm.... And Mukhriz Mahathir in MITI. Well, thats something for all to ponder about eh?
The full list of the cabinet then and let's hope it will be in the spirit of OneMalaysia.
THE NAJIB ADMINISTRATION 2009
Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak
Deputy Prime Minister
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Ministers in the Prime Minister’s Department
Tan Sri Datuk Dr Koh Tsu Koon (Unity Affairs and Performance Management)
Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz (Justice and & Parliament)
Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop (Economic Planning Unit)
Maj. Gen (R) Datuk Jamil Khir Baharom (Islamic Religious Affairs)
Deputy Ministers
Datuk Liew Vui Keong
Senator Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim
Datuk S. K. Devamany
Ahmad Maslan
Senator T. Murugiah
Finance
Minister: Datuk Seri Najib Razak
Minister II: Datuk Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlan
Deputy: Datuk Chor Chee Heung
Deputy: Senator Datuk Dr Awang Adek Hussein
Education
Minister: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Deputy: Datuk Dr. Wee Ka Siong
Deputy: Datuk Dr Puad Zakarshi
Transport
Minister: Datuk Ong Tee Keat
Deputy: Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri
Deputy: Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew
Entrepreneurship, Agriculture and Commodities
Minister: Tan Sri Bernard Dompok
Deputy: Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin
Home
Minister: Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein
Deputy: Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop
Deputy: Encik Jelaing Mersat
Information, Communication, Arts and Culture
Minister: Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim
Deputy: Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum
Deputy: Senator Heng Seai Kie
Energy, Green Technology and Water
Minister: Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui
Deputy: Noriah Kasnon
Rural and Regional Development
Minister: Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal
Deputy: Datuk Hassan Malek
Deputy: Datuk Joseph Entulu Belaun
Higher Education
Minister: Datuk Seri Mohd Khaled Nordin
Deputy: Datuk Dr Hou Kok Chung
Deputy: Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah
International Trade and Industry
Minister: Datuk Mustapa Mohamad
Deputy: Datuk Mukhriz bin Tun Dr Mahathir
Deputy: Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan
Science, Technology and Innovation
Minister: Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili
Deputy: Encik Fadillah Yusof
Natural resources and Environment
Minister: Datuk Douglas Unggah Embas
Deputy: Tan Sri Joseph Kurup
Tourism
Minister: Datuk Ng Yen Yen
Deputy: Datuk Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Abdul Taib
Agriculture and Agro-Based Industries
Minister: Datuk Noh Omar
Deputy: Datuk Johari Baharum
Deputy: Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim
Defence
Minister: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
Deputy: Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad
Works
Minister: Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor
Deputy: Datuk Yong Khoon Seng
Health
Minister: Datuk Liow Tiong Lai
Deputy: Datuk Rosnah Rashid Shilin
Youth and Sports
Minister: Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek
Deputy: Datuk Razali Ibrahim
Deputy: Encik Wee Jeck Seng
Human Resources
Minister: Datuk Dr. S. Subramaniam
Deputy: Datuk Maznah Mazlan (Senator)
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs
Minister: Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Deputy: Datuk Tan Lian Hoe
Housing and Local Government
Minister: Datuk Kong Cho Ha
Deputy: Datuk Lajim Ukin
Women’s Development, Family and Community
Minister: Senator Datuk Shahrizat Jalil
Deputy: Datuk Paduka Chew Mei Fun
Foreign
Minister: Datuk Anifah Aman
Deputy: Senator A. Kohilan Pillay
Deputy: Datuk Lee Chee Leong
Federal Territories
Minister: Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin
Deputy: Datuk M. Saravanan
Well, from the onset, it looks like a good cabinet that PM Najib Razak has presented. The one that might raise one or two eyebrows immediately will be Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, his close ally at defence. Obviously PKR will not stop at claiming that the money-spinner ministry will definitely make Najib and his cronies richer by the day. Surely, the budget for defence ministry will in all probability be hiked again come Budget day in September/October. This will be because Najib will still want the army to be behind him, no matter what, since he has established rapport with generals and commanders alike. Cover-up for something explosive (sic)? Something better than ISA? Dunno lah!
This writer's own hero Hisha is Home Minister. He has just avoided a timebomb with the issue of English as medium for science and mathematics thanks to his cousin. My own fear is he doesn't say something foolish in this post as he did in Education! The results may be devastating! Nonetheless, congratulation is in order as Hisha has proven to be a capable leader inspite all his flaws. He is still human afterall!
Another likely debate will center around the finance minister 2 post. Nor Yackop is now relegated to minister in PM dept. Can Ahmad Husni fill the role as Noor Yackop is known to be astute and has guided national economic policies well? Taking nothing away from Ahmad Husni, a decorated economist and his credentials being a good deputy MITI minister too, he has been a loyal aide to Najib and is now rewarded. The writer is all for a Perakian holding to the important post! Well, if its for expediency purpose so that Najib could dictate policies in Finance Ministry without interference, then let the rakyat be the judge of the results of his policies. Najib, afterall, has economic training background to his name. Good Luck Najib, all for the rakyat's sake!
No Khairy Jamaluddin? hmmm.... And Mukhriz Mahathir in MITI. Well, thats something for all to ponder about eh?
The full list of the cabinet then and let's hope it will be in the spirit of OneMalaysia.
THE NAJIB ADMINISTRATION 2009
Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak
Deputy Prime Minister
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Ministers in the Prime Minister’s Department
Tan Sri Datuk Dr Koh Tsu Koon (Unity Affairs and Performance Management)
Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz (Justice and & Parliament)
Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop (Economic Planning Unit)
Maj. Gen (R) Datuk Jamil Khir Baharom (Islamic Religious Affairs)
Deputy Ministers
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Notable Quote
His say...
The only alternative to co-existence is....... co-destruction.
~ Jawaharlal Nehru
BN & PKR be warned!
The only alternative to co-existence is....... co-destruction.
~ Jawaharlal Nehru
BN & PKR be warned!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
More Damning expose about Khir
My say...
Today's NST.com has it from Permodalan Negari Selangor Berhad (PNSB) that Khir Toyo really went on a splurge when he was helming the post of Chairman of PNSB. Even his maid had it good. This is unacceptable. This writer hopes he has another round of good excuses. On the part of MACC, indeed this is one big fish that cannot get away now on the account of this report against him, again from somebody in the know namely Khairiyah Abu Hassan ,the current CEO of PNSB.
This writer remembers Khir stoutly denies having any knowledge about the Mercedes purchase fiasco not too long ago, how about it now? One wonders how did the delegates allowed him to run again for UMNO's Youth Chief post?? In all probability, everyone guilty wants to secure a top UMNO post, thinking that the post offers some notion of protection? Afterall, a proven culprit is the new chief now! The devastating sympthoms of money politics cannot be denied anymore. No wonder the people are sick and tired of all things UMNO when greed and abuse of power becomes the hallmark of the day.
Khir Toyo forgets his past that he got his big break from the then PM, Mahathir Mohamed. He was just an ordinary UMNO delegate and obscure dentist before his selection to the top post in Selangor. He said he was satisfied with little and whatever he has now was a gift. Now he has really turned into this insatiable monster for all the trappings of luxury. He gave brooms to others non-performing officers, what should he start giving himself now? Now it seems to this writer that the accusation that he has been deliberately removing all the important files from his office when he lost his MB post seem a real possibility.
2009/04/01
SHAH ALAM, Wed:
This was revealed on the final day of the Select Committee on Competence, Accountability and Transparency hearing into the financial affairs of Selangor Elected Representatives Wives Welfare Association (Balkis).
Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd chief executive officer Datin Khairiyah Abu Hassan said RM420,000 was spent on a “technical visit” to Morocco and Disneyland Paris from Dec 17 to 24, 2004.
Dr Khir, the former PNSB chairman, also spent four days in transit in Dubai which cost the firm another RM10,000 for his accommodation.
Khairiyah said PNSB also paid RM366,000 for an advance team trip which surveyed the places before Dr Khir’s delegation went to Morocco and Disneyland Paris.
Khairiyah, who looked resigned by the questioning by Selcat chairman Teng Chang Khim, said the Morocco trip was to learn about architecture and Islamic building design and Moorish art.
She said the Disneyland visit was to gain technical knowledge to develop a similar theme park in Bagan Lalang, Sepang.
For the 10-day “technical trip” to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and a visit to Honolulu, PNSB spent almost RM750,000 including US$30,000 (RM110,000 at that time) in cash for transportation and meals. Of the total, RM110,000 was for Dr Khir’s presidential suite.
Khairiyah said the group did not meet with the Disneyland management team during both visits, but bought tickets and hired a tour guide.
“You cannot gain technical knowledge from a tourist guide. Both look more like leisure trips as the dates were in December,” Teng said.
Dr Khir also went on a working visit to Jakarta and Jogjakarta from April 20 to 24, 2003, costing PNSB RM38,000, including for first class tickets for Dr Khir, Zaharah and their daughter, an economy class ticket for their maid and three nights accommodation in a presidential suite.
PNSB forked out almost RM9,000 for the maid alone.
Khairiyah said the trip was to learn about the batik industry as PNSB had been appointed to lead Selangor’s batik industry. Dr Khir travelled in a hired Mercedes Benz limousine costing RM2,900 daily.
PNSB also paid RM1,200 for traditional dancers during the welcoming ceremony. “So we welcomed ourselves?” Teng asked.
Meanwhile, Teng said Dr Khir and his wife Datin Seri Zaharah Kechik have lost the chance to explain to the public what actually happened in a state agency and Balkis by not turning up for the Selcat hearing.
Selcat, he said, will hold a meeting to discuss the testimonies and scrutinise all documents submitted during the hearing. “Then we will prepare a report to be tabled before the next sitting of the assembly in July,” he said.
Commenting on state Registrar of Societies (ROS) deputy registrar Mohd Yunus Jamil’s failure to submit a copy of the notice for a meeting to dissolve Balkis, Teng said ROS should be more cooperative.
“Since they refused to produce the documents for which any member of the public is entitled to, we have no option but to invoke Section 114 of the Evidence Act 1950 which is adverse presumption against ROS.
Section 114 states that it is presumed that facts or documents are unfavourable to the person who holds it when it needs to be produced but was not.
“In this case, the notice for a meeting to dissolve Balkis was alleged to have been sent and filed with ROS,” he said. “The fact that they refused to produce it when they could be produced means that the documents may be unfavourable to them,” he said.
Source : http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/Frontpage/20090401195556/Article/index_html
Today's NST.com has it from Permodalan Negari Selangor Berhad (PNSB) that Khir Toyo really went on a splurge when he was helming the post of Chairman of PNSB. Even his maid had it good. This is unacceptable. This writer hopes he has another round of good excuses. On the part of MACC, indeed this is one big fish that cannot get away now on the account of this report against him, again from somebody in the know namely Khairiyah Abu Hassan ,the current CEO of PNSB.
This writer remembers Khir stoutly denies having any knowledge about the Mercedes purchase fiasco not too long ago, how about it now? One wonders how did the delegates allowed him to run again for UMNO's Youth Chief post?? In all probability, everyone guilty wants to secure a top UMNO post, thinking that the post offers some notion of protection? Afterall, a proven culprit is the new chief now! The devastating sympthoms of money politics cannot be denied anymore. No wonder the people are sick and tired of all things UMNO when greed and abuse of power becomes the hallmark of the day.
Khir Toyo forgets his past that he got his big break from the then PM, Mahathir Mohamed. He was just an ordinary UMNO delegate and obscure dentist before his selection to the top post in Selangor. He said he was satisfied with little and whatever he has now was a gift. Now he has really turned into this insatiable monster for all the trappings of luxury. He gave brooms to others non-performing officers, what should he start giving himself now? Now it seems to this writer that the accusation that he has been deliberately removing all the important files from his office when he lost his MB post seem a real possibility.
2009/04/01
RM1.7 million spent by Khir Toyo's entourage on Disneyland trip
By : Mazlinda MahmoodA Selangor Government subsidiary spent about RM1.7 million for the former Selangor menteri besar’s trip to Disneyland Paris and Disney World in Florida. Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo went on the visits with his wife, three children, and other officials. His maid is also believed to have followed them on the trips.
Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd chief executive officer Datin Khairiyah Abu Hassan said RM420,000 was spent on a “technical visit” to Morocco and Disneyland Paris from Dec 17 to 24, 2004.
Dr Khir, the former PNSB chairman, also spent four days in transit in Dubai which cost the firm another RM10,000 for his accommodation.
Khairiyah said PNSB also paid RM366,000 for an advance team trip which surveyed the places before Dr Khir’s delegation went to Morocco and Disneyland Paris.
She said the Disneyland visit was to gain technical knowledge to develop a similar theme park in Bagan Lalang, Sepang.
For the 10-day “technical trip” to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and a visit to Honolulu, PNSB spent almost RM750,000 including US$30,000 (RM110,000 at that time) in cash for transportation and meals. Of the total, RM110,000 was for Dr Khir’s presidential suite.
Khairiyah said the group did not meet with the Disneyland management team during both visits, but bought tickets and hired a tour guide.
“You cannot gain technical knowledge from a tourist guide. Both look more like leisure trips as the dates were in December,” Teng said.
Dr Khir also went on a working visit to Jakarta and Jogjakarta from April 20 to 24, 2003, costing PNSB RM38,000, including for first class tickets for Dr Khir, Zaharah and their daughter, an economy class ticket for their maid and three nights accommodation in a presidential suite.
PNSB forked out almost RM9,000 for the maid alone.
Khairiyah said the trip was to learn about the batik industry as PNSB had been appointed to lead Selangor’s batik industry. Dr Khir travelled in a hired Mercedes Benz limousine costing RM2,900 daily.
PNSB also paid RM1,200 for traditional dancers during the welcoming ceremony. “So we welcomed ourselves?” Teng asked.
Meanwhile, Teng said Dr Khir and his wife Datin Seri Zaharah Kechik have lost the chance to explain to the public what actually happened in a state agency and Balkis by not turning up for the Selcat hearing.
Selcat, he said, will hold a meeting to discuss the testimonies and scrutinise all documents submitted during the hearing. “Then we will prepare a report to be tabled before the next sitting of the assembly in July,” he said.
Commenting on state Registrar of Societies (ROS) deputy registrar Mohd Yunus Jamil’s failure to submit a copy of the notice for a meeting to dissolve Balkis, Teng said ROS should be more cooperative.
“Since they refused to produce the documents for which any member of the public is entitled to, we have no option but to invoke Section 114 of the Evidence Act 1950 which is adverse presumption against ROS.
Section 114 states that it is presumed that facts or documents are unfavourable to the person who holds it when it needs to be produced but was not.
“In this case, the notice for a meeting to dissolve Balkis was alleged to have been sent and filed with ROS,” he said. “The fact that they refused to produce it when they could be produced means that the documents may be unfavourable to them,” he said.
Source : http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/Frontpage/20090401195556/Article/index_html
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