Police broke their promise - will you still put your trust on police?
DSAI was arrested at 1.11pm whereas Bakri had given Anwar until 2pm to arrest if DSAI fail to turn up. I am confused here, the polices' watches are all one hour early? Or they are using police team from Korea/Japan and their time is about 1 hr early, don't dare to use local police to catch DSAI. Or is it they are so st...(beep) to read their watches. Ah probably they need government issued watches too just like their uniforms.
Yesterday they made the traffic chaotic, today they are playing with rakyat's sentiment...
Can we continue to trust and respect them?
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Petroleum profit
I have not written for quite some time, I don't intend to comment on all issues, but at least some of my comment had been argued elsewhere. Like the issue on police roadblocks, i posted it at 8am immediately after arriving at office, later it was hotly debated in parliament. And some of my earlier comment on the economy, hit the bulls-eye.
Well yesterday Petronas reported massive profit, it is not surprising with the current crude oil price in the market. BUT, the question is, with so much royalties paid to the federal and state government, how was the money utilized? Remember when Terengganu fell to the opposition, the royalty was withdrawn and channeled it through the federal government. Now it is back to the state - see the unprofessional tactics of politic! Is there a special accounts for it?
If some quarters are afraid that if Petronas give away all their profit to the government, it would lead to the fall of Petronas as a corporate company, I suggest nationalized it and make it as another government agency like EPF or Inland Revenue, all incomes are directly owned by the government!
Again I question, why is our retail price of petrol is only 10 sen cheaper than in China, the major importer of oil. The massive demand for oil started after China open its economy and relax on personal wealth. From bicycle riding senior government official, now transformed into multi-millionaire tycoon, a large number of people in China had thrown away their old bicycle and exchanged for cars. Beijing is no longer a city for bicycle but a modern metro capital.
Back in Malaysia, we are an oil producing country, a net exporter but our rakyat has to bear a higher oil price. Since we are producing our own petrol, then why should we need to have our price at par with the global price. It doesn't make sense! It is our own commodity and we are not a member of OPEC, we can just keep the fuel for own consumption. Even oil mining contribution to the GDP is very insignificant compared to the Services Sector.
Like i said before, the government are too obssesed to have a very rosy and attractive statistics rather than the showing the truth- well "truth hurts".
Well yesterday Petronas reported massive profit, it is not surprising with the current crude oil price in the market. BUT, the question is, with so much royalties paid to the federal and state government, how was the money utilized? Remember when Terengganu fell to the opposition, the royalty was withdrawn and channeled it through the federal government. Now it is back to the state - see the unprofessional tactics of politic! Is there a special accounts for it?
If some quarters are afraid that if Petronas give away all their profit to the government, it would lead to the fall of Petronas as a corporate company, I suggest nationalized it and make it as another government agency like EPF or Inland Revenue, all incomes are directly owned by the government!
Again I question, why is our retail price of petrol is only 10 sen cheaper than in China, the major importer of oil. The massive demand for oil started after China open its economy and relax on personal wealth. From bicycle riding senior government official, now transformed into multi-millionaire tycoon, a large number of people in China had thrown away their old bicycle and exchanged for cars. Beijing is no longer a city for bicycle but a modern metro capital.
Back in Malaysia, we are an oil producing country, a net exporter but our rakyat has to bear a higher oil price. Since we are producing our own petrol, then why should we need to have our price at par with the global price. It doesn't make sense! It is our own commodity and we are not a member of OPEC, we can just keep the fuel for own consumption. Even oil mining contribution to the GDP is very insignificant compared to the Services Sector.
Like i said before, the government are too obssesed to have a very rosy and attractive statistics rather than the showing the truth- well "truth hurts".
Monday, July 14, 2008
Police Roadblock
This morning, reports said that there is going to be a rally in front of the Parliament. Police said they will take action on those involved, okay, go ahead BUT why must you harass people going to work in the morning, if you want to close the roads leading to Parliament then why do you need to do roadblock immediately after the Jalan Duta toll. To make it worst, there is only three constable manning three passageway out from so many toll booth at Jalan Duta. And these officers don't even bother to check, just wave to let cars pass through the blockade.
If the police want to take action against the people involved in rallies, ok fine, go ahead but for us, as law abiding citizen we had to suffer due to the police actions. Can't the police think of a way to avoid these problem. When I pass that area it was at 7am, still early in the morning, what would happen at 8am, I am sure a messy jams would occur.
To me if you have to just close the road leading to parliament at Jalan Parlimen and the access road from Jalan Duta. Lets be fair to other road user. The police need to improve your public image, public relations and public perception if you want people to respect you. Be more public oriented please!
If the police want to take action against the people involved in rallies, ok fine, go ahead but for us, as law abiding citizen we had to suffer due to the police actions. Can't the police think of a way to avoid these problem. When I pass that area it was at 7am, still early in the morning, what would happen at 8am, I am sure a messy jams would occur.
To me if you have to just close the road leading to parliament at Jalan Parlimen and the access road from Jalan Duta. Lets be fair to other road user. The police need to improve your public image, public relations and public perception if you want people to respect you. Be more public oriented please!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Tidbits in Parliament.
What is happening in Parliament, earlier, they allowed everybody into the parliament, even a birthday party was held in the parliament's lobby, then, at one time not allowing press/journalist to enter the lobby, now the security are checking on the length of the skirts, don't they have anything else to do - "chasing skirts" - what a shame!
In the journalist incidence, the Deputy Speaker said they need to discuss the issue with the Speaker but on the "skirt" issue the Deputy Speaker said it is not of their concern because it is outside the chambers. Wonder why the different approach. In the earlier incident a Minister blasted on his fellow MPs for removing the barriers after he denies any knowledge of the ruling. Now he becomes the champion of the "skirts".
It seems that my earlier blog on the "Men in Black" - mind changing aliens had invaded our P.
p.s. why the call for action on the "laser mouth" and "fast hand" BN's MP brushed off so easily.
In the journalist incidence, the Deputy Speaker said they need to discuss the issue with the Speaker but on the "skirt" issue the Deputy Speaker said it is not of their concern because it is outside the chambers. Wonder why the different approach. In the earlier incident a Minister blasted on his fellow MPs for removing the barriers after he denies any knowledge of the ruling. Now he becomes the champion of the "skirts".
It seems that my earlier blog on the "Men in Black" - mind changing aliens had invaded our P.
p.s. why the call for action on the "laser mouth" and "fast hand" BN's MP brushed off so easily.
New Deputy Prime Minister?
By 2010 we will have a new Prime Minister, that is "if" it materialise. 23 months is a long time, anything can happen along the way.
It appears that this proposed transfer of power are merely a show to appease critics and calls for PM to step down. Today I agree with TM, the chances for DSN to become DPM is very unlikely because the transition period is too long. I don't feel excited about the announcement, firstly, I have no confidence on DSN, second - I felt that PL is buying time for him to stay on, third - is to pacify PL's critics and cease potential challenge for the post.
The Umno's President and Deputy President posts are supposed to be an elected post, with PL announcement it seems that PL guaranteed DSN to become President - an act normally regarded as dictatorship or authoritarian. Let the members decide who they want to become their leaders, I reiterated my earlier blog, abolish the election quota system and let democracy rules.
The reason given by PL to stay next 23 months is irrelevant, the succsessor should be entrusted to managed his own way, afterall it is for the benefit of the rakyat unless there are some things to hide...
It appears that this proposed transfer of power are merely a show to appease critics and calls for PM to step down. Today I agree with TM, the chances for DSN to become DPM is very unlikely because the transition period is too long. I don't feel excited about the announcement, firstly, I have no confidence on DSN, second - I felt that PL is buying time for him to stay on, third - is to pacify PL's critics and cease potential challenge for the post.
The Umno's President and Deputy President posts are supposed to be an elected post, with PL announcement it seems that PL guaranteed DSN to become President - an act normally regarded as dictatorship or authoritarian. Let the members decide who they want to become their leaders, I reiterated my earlier blog, abolish the election quota system and let democracy rules.
The reason given by PL to stay next 23 months is irrelevant, the succsessor should be entrusted to managed his own way, afterall it is for the benefit of the rakyat unless there are some things to hide...
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Minister blame Blogs
On today's newpaper TheStar, a Minister hit out at weblogs and bloggers, blaming bloggers for spreading inaccurate information and accusing bloggers of exaggeration on facts, matching blogs to spreading gossips from mouth to mouth.
It seems that this particular minister is from old school politicians, no wonder they can't or most likely would not understand the needs of new generation of voters. We are no longer the generation of "Yes, Minister" (1980's British Sitcom), we are the new generations of voters and political observers. And we felt that there is a need for us to speak our mind. I am apolitical and I am not easily swayed either. We are not "atas pagar" but merely people who don't bother about politic unless it affect our lives.
The Malaysian political scenario now is getting out of hand, everybody is fingerpointing, blaming others for their own weaknesses and misdeeds. Now this Mr Minister is accusing bloggers of spreading lies and inaccurate reports. Mr Minister, this is the era of information technology, we cannot just rely on what was reported by the newspapers and tvs - mostly controlled by political proxies. And most important we are not stupid. Blog is not like gossips (spreading by mouth) but is in writing (black and white) and it is not a "surat layang" - the author can be easily identified. As Minister they have the privilege of press coverage but for the rakyat, we also need a medium to express our mind too.
If this Mr Minister blames bloggers for inaccuracy, then that mean the blogs run by other Ministers - his peers, are also inaccurate and everybody should not believe what the other Ministers wrote in their blogs. It seems that this Minister had his fact wrong and he is making a malicious slander on Bloggers.
It seems that this particular minister is from old school politicians, no wonder they can't or most likely would not understand the needs of new generation of voters. We are no longer the generation of "Yes, Minister" (1980's British Sitcom), we are the new generations of voters and political observers. And we felt that there is a need for us to speak our mind. I am apolitical and I am not easily swayed either. We are not "atas pagar" but merely people who don't bother about politic unless it affect our lives.
The Malaysian political scenario now is getting out of hand, everybody is fingerpointing, blaming others for their own weaknesses and misdeeds. Now this Mr Minister is accusing bloggers of spreading lies and inaccurate reports. Mr Minister, this is the era of information technology, we cannot just rely on what was reported by the newspapers and tvs - mostly controlled by political proxies. And most important we are not stupid. Blog is not like gossips (spreading by mouth) but is in writing (black and white) and it is not a "surat layang" - the author can be easily identified. As Minister they have the privilege of press coverage but for the rakyat, we also need a medium to express our mind too.
If this Mr Minister blames bloggers for inaccuracy, then that mean the blogs run by other Ministers - his peers, are also inaccurate and everybody should not believe what the other Ministers wrote in their blogs. It seems that this Minister had his fact wrong and he is making a malicious slander on Bloggers.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Hapus Kuota pemilihan Umno
Kita tahu kuota pemilihan pemimpin Umno telah diperkenalkan oleh Dr M semata-mata untuk memastikan tiada sesiapa boleh mencabar pemimpin bahkan tiada peluang pun untuk namanya dicalonkan. Awal-awal lagi sebelum bertanding dah di reject!
Dimanakah amalan demokrasi yang dilaungkan selama ini?
Kita masih ingat DrM kerap dicabar untuk jawatan Presiden dan rentetan dari cabaran Ku Li telah membawa kepada Umno ke mahkamah dan di bubarkan. Takut berulang lagi, terus dinafikan hak demokrasi.
Apakah akibatnya?
Sedarkah pembaca, siapakah dikalangan pemimpin kita yang berwibawa, berkaliber untuk meneraju Negara seperti Dr M. walaupun saya bukanlah peminat beliau tapi kredibiliti dan kaliber beliau dikagumi. Jika di tapis barisan kabinet siapakah yang menepati ciri-ciri pemimpin. Pak lah hanyalah atas tiket "Mr Nice Guy". Ketegasan tiada...
Siapa barisan Pelapis?
Siapakah di kalangan pemimpin muda yang berwibawa untuk masa depan. Yang ada hanya opportunis nak kumpul kekayaan, ke hulu hilir dengan kereta mewah dan mengepit artis "jelita".
Siapa lagi selepas Najib?
Janganlah mengamalkan nepotisma dan kronisma.
Sistem kuota menggalak rasuah?
Rasuah bukan dari segi wang bahkan ugutan, tawaran jawatan, kontrak dsb. Sesiapa yang dari awal mencalon, dicalon, menyokong calon lawan dah diketahui lebih awal lagi.
Sistem kuota tidak lagi relevan... Janganlah berselindung di sebalik sistem kuota, jika anda pilihan rakyat, andalah pemimpin negara... hapuskan label "ignorance" dan "arrogance" dari Umno.
Dimanakah amalan demokrasi yang dilaungkan selama ini?
Kita masih ingat DrM kerap dicabar untuk jawatan Presiden dan rentetan dari cabaran Ku Li telah membawa kepada Umno ke mahkamah dan di bubarkan. Takut berulang lagi, terus dinafikan hak demokrasi.
Apakah akibatnya?
Sedarkah pembaca, siapakah dikalangan pemimpin kita yang berwibawa, berkaliber untuk meneraju Negara seperti Dr M. walaupun saya bukanlah peminat beliau tapi kredibiliti dan kaliber beliau dikagumi. Jika di tapis barisan kabinet siapakah yang menepati ciri-ciri pemimpin. Pak lah hanyalah atas tiket "Mr Nice Guy". Ketegasan tiada...
Siapa barisan Pelapis?
Siapakah di kalangan pemimpin muda yang berwibawa untuk masa depan. Yang ada hanya opportunis nak kumpul kekayaan, ke hulu hilir dengan kereta mewah dan mengepit artis "jelita".
Siapa lagi selepas Najib?
Janganlah mengamalkan nepotisma dan kronisma.
Sistem kuota menggalak rasuah?
Rasuah bukan dari segi wang bahkan ugutan, tawaran jawatan, kontrak dsb. Sesiapa yang dari awal mencalon, dicalon, menyokong calon lawan dah diketahui lebih awal lagi.
Sistem kuota tidak lagi relevan... Janganlah berselindung di sebalik sistem kuota, jika anda pilihan rakyat, andalah pemimpin negara... hapuskan label "ignorance" dan "arrogance" dari Umno.
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