Ha! I am writing again. Found something rather noble in an author's article that was published on Lim Kit Siang's blog. Link: http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2013/05/20/10-things-anwar-must-do/#more-24235. Forgive me, if you find these rather rhetoric. But I too, have my own sets of opinions. Here is why not all 10 things proposed by P Gunasegaram can be fulfilled.
1. Accept the election results or challenge it in court soon
Yes. No doubt to this. I have to support this fully. Social democracy must be maintained in a way that does not jeopardize national security. Malaysia practices the rule of law. Although some might argue that this is rather theoretical instead of what is happening in real life. If there is something fishy about the results, challenge it in court. I believe Anwar has faith in the judiciary system. He has been using the courts extensively to sue numerous parties. And of course, he's won a large chunk of the cases. I cannot agree to Adam Adli's actions by taking it to the streets. Demonstration is a way to voice your opinion, but this does not mean everything can be done via demonstration. Overthrow the government via street demonstration? Hell no. Will never say yes to that.
2. Stop the 505 rallies
I do not see a problem with these rallies per se. These rallies is strategical, but I don't think Pakatan Rakyat in anyway believes that this will overthrow the government. Since the elections are over, buckle up, prepare for the next one. The good thing about these rallies though, is that it brings Malaysians together. It's like a big gathering where political leaders address their supporters. And of course, for strategical reasons, Pakatan Rakyat needs to continuously gauge their support and keep the momentum going. So, are these 505 rallies are aimed at overthrowing the government? Bullcrap. I say the hidden agenda is to keep the fire burning.
3. Focus on the next elections
Of course PR has to focus on the 14th GE. They must pick themselves up and set sight on the next quest. The pertinent question remains: What will Pakatan Rakyat do in terms of strategy?
4. Devise a strategy for Sabah and Sarawak
Again, I have to stress the importance of this 2 Borneo states. Anwar needs a strategy. This is PR's battleground. PR lost the previous elections because there weren't extensive preparations in Eastern Malaysia. Yes the urban swing is obvious, but believe me, the political culture in East Malaysia is note the same in East Malaysia. You can rely on ceramahs and rallies but not in Eastern Malaysia. Just compare the swing in seats. Semenanjung seats remained the same compared to GE12. It means the voters are more or less decided. Yes you held your rallies and ceramahs, but they are already decided. Now, focus on East Malaysia.
5. Think about reaching more the rural areas
East Malaysia has strong local sentiments. They are generally defensive as things dubbed as 'Malayan'. This is not good for PR. So if you want to reach out to local Sabahans and Sarawakians, devise something to make the locals feel they are not colonized by West Malaysians.
6. Announce candidates list for the next elections now
I simply think this wont work. Yes it might be a bona fide suggestion. But, the repercussions to this is much greater. This is not a charity programme or school project. This is politics. A strategical reason to hold on till the last minute is two fold. Firstly, you are preventing internal sabotages. Secondly, you are trying to get as much populist support possible. Politics is politics. Pakatan Rakyat may be better than Barisan Nasional, but they are no saints either. There are still people striding on the political tsunami to gain personal interests.
7. Announce a full shadow cabinet at federal and state level
Yes this is important. Because people can judge by the capabilities of the shadow ministers. And it helps different people to focus on different issues, which ultimately gives check and balance its maximum impact. But, there's always a 'but'. The reason I think, this is not done, is because of favoritism to certain parties. For example, I'm the blue eyed boy of a certain leader, I will be given maximum exposure by party machineries and party resources. And of course, you're trying to prevent attacks from BN themselves when you dont announce a shadow cabinet. So this is a huge step to democracy and competition that PR has always been trumpeting. Will Anwar do this in the near future? I strongly doubt so.
8. Spell out in one clear voice how you will be different
I think it has been clear. Pas wants Hudud. DAP wants Malaysian Malaysia. It is nothing uncommon to have a different set of agendas. PR has always said that what is their common goal will only be implemented. If you still say that Pakatan Rakyat's message is not clear, it's either you purposely don't get it, or you're disillusioned by BN's propaganda.
9. Make a clear stance on corruption and education
Couldnt agree that PR has not been clear with the latter bit. What is PR's education framework or policy or plans? Even I dont know. They have criticised a lot, but have npt given a suggestion to solve it; They have said things about corruption, but not too much. Most probably because many in Pkr itself are ex UMNO members, so it might backfire. But if Anwar needs to be firm on this. Lose the war, but win the battle. You might lose the influence of discontented UMNO members, but dont forget that there are much more voters out there.
10. Work with the government where you can
There are times where PR should take a bold move in supporting certain strategies. For example, there are certain economical plans that might benefit Malaysians at large. It is therefore unwise and certainly a selfish move, to oppose for the sake of opposing.
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Sunday 19 May 2013
My article submitted to Poskod.my
I would like to write on issues relating to Sabah and Sarawak. I am a Malaysian, as much as I am a Sabahan. I take to heart things concerning Sabah especially, because that is where I come from, and where I grew up. It is disheartening, and hurtful, when our brothers and sisters from other parts of Malaysia disregard issues pertaining East Malaysians. From political leaders to acquaintances, East Malaysia tends to be disregarded at many a time. I do not wish to condemn anyone, because this in my opinion is inappropriate, instead I would like to have a chance on a wider platform, to convey my message to a wider range of audience, reminding the importance of this two Borneo states. The previous concluded general elections can be one of my reference points. Political leaders battled it out in Malaya, and it is proven costly to the opposition pact.
My article:
My article:
What is Malaysia? When I say Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak, what comes into your mind?
I put pen to paper, my grievous concerns towards the ignorance of Sabah and Sarawak from Malaysia’s political scene. What is the status of Sabah and Sarawak? I believe many Malaysians assume that Sabah and Sarawak are one of the thirteen states in Malaysia. Well, I cannot blame this blissful ignorance or misinformation because of the distorted facts in ourSejarah textbooks during high school days.
So what is Sabah and Sarawak’s actual status? A bit of history: Malaya received independence in 1957. Be mindful, Malaya received Independence, not Sabah and Sarawak. The two Borneo states, received independence in 1963, the very same time Malaysia was formed. So how old is Malaysia? In fact, Malaysia is only 50 years old. Important to know that Sabah, Sarawak and Malaya, are 3 equal partners in forming Malaysia, and this is stipulated in the Malaysian Agreement 1963(MA63) and 20 points Declaration. So, this means that Sabah, Sarawak and Malaya are partners each worth 33.3%.
I am a Sabahan, born and bred there, studying in West Malaysia now. But do you know what is most pathetic?
What happened to Sabah and Sarawak? They are by far the most undeveloped and poorest states. This is in spite being blessed with petroleum, natural gas, timber, palm oil, and so much more natural resources. The woes of Sabah and Sarawak are the least on BN’s list of concerns. If Pakatan Rakyat walks the talk, go and help the states of Borneo. They are kingmakers.
People talk about the problems of Bangladeshis in Peninsular Malaysia. Yes you have the right to complain. But if we are talking about a real change, take a look at Sabah. 40% of the population are not genuine Sabahans. This figure was announced by NRD, not PakatanRakyat. It's statistic given by a government agency. We talk about Bangladeshis getting ICs, and talk about the need to rectify this. I humbly think, we should try looking at Sabah.Cybertroopers and Malaysians who fight for a better country should put more effort in East Malaysia.
I am so proud of the level of racial tolerance achieved by Sabahans, so proud of how friendly Sabahans are, so proud of what Sabah and its people have to offer. We have mountains, seas, greens. We have a mixture of at least 7 major races- Chinese, Malays,Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, Indian, Bajau and of course many more indigenous races. We all live peacefully without racism. We can all sit down in either a mamak or a Chinese restaurant or even a malay restaurant without any problems. Anyone who has ever been to Sabah can vouch all these for me.
Economically, we are also one of the biggest petroleum producers in Malaysia, if not in South East Asia. BUT, what happened to Sabah? We don't have proper roads. Goodness, it is 2013 now. That is why the richer you are in Sabah, the bigger 4-wheel drive you'd need; Do not talk about blackouts, many don't even have access to electricity. What bullcrap is this? Living without electricity in the 21st century! Water? Forget about free water. Folks in the rural areas cannot even have access to clean water let alone free water. They rely very much on rainwater and water from rivers.
So why did Pakatan Rakyat fail to overthrow the government? In my humble opinion, Anwar's biggest mistake in the recently concluded General Elections, is his failure to address the woes of East Malaysians. If you compare the seats won in 2008 and 2013, there's not much of a swing in Peninsular. What does this show? This shows that West Malaysians have more or less made up their minds. So if you want a real change, try investing time and putmore effort on East Malaysia. Trying to win votes in West Malaysia is like fishing in a sea with very little fishes left. A bigger impact can be done, if you focus on Sabah and Sarawak.
You cannot blame the people in the rural areas of Sabah for voting BN back into power. They know nothing else apart from the blue colored weighing scale. We scoff at the BR1M, BB1M, BL1M or whatever other brim brom brum. We city folks are exposed and we are well informed. RM250 or RM500 may be little to some of us. It's a different situation out there. Imagine your whole life being in the jungle, no water, no electricity, no car, no KFC, no McDonald's, no Adidas, no Nike, no Puma, no LV, no Burberry, no G-Shock. You have nothing, and the only way to feed your family is by finding food from the wild. If you lived through this, you would agree RM500 is a hell lot of money. It can be enough to feed a family of 5 for a whole month. These folks are therefore so grateful. Our job, is not to blame them, but help them, show them the light, and educate them.
(Repost) What is CHANGE?
What is Change? From worse to better? Or Change because its a trend to Change?
It's saddening at times, seeing people talk about the problems of Bangladeshis in Peninsular Malaysia. Yes you have the right to complain. But if are talking about a real change, take a look and Sabah. 40% of the population there are not genuine Sabahans. This figure was announced by NRD, not Pakatan Rakyat. It's stafistic given by a government agency. We talk about seeing Bangladeshis getting ICs, and talk about the need to rectify this. I humbly think, you should try looking at Sabah before taking a further step. Cybertroopers and Malaysians who fight for a better country should put more effort in East Malaysia.
In my humble opinion, Anwar's biggest mistake this GE13, is failing to address the woes of East Malaysians. If you compare the seats won in 2008 and 2013, there's not much of a swing in Peninsular. What does this show? This shows that West Malaysians have more or less made up their minds. So if you want a real Change, try investing time and put effort in East Malaysia. Trying to win votes in West Malaysia is like fishing in a sea with very little fishes left. A bigger impact can be done, if you focus on Sabah and Sarawak.
I am a Sabahan, born and bred there, studying in West Malaysia now. But you know what's the most patethic part?
I'm so proud of the level of racial tolerance achieved by Sabahans, so proud of how friendly Sabahans are, so proud of what Sabah and its people have to offer. We have mountains, seas, greens. We have a mixture of at least 7 major races- Chinese, Malays, Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, Indian, Bajau and of course many more indigenous races. We all live peacefully without racism. Anyone who has ever been to Sabah can vouch all these for me. Economically, we are also one of the biggest petroleum producers in Malaysia, if not in South East Asia. BUT, what happened to Sabah? We don't have proper roads. Goodness, it's 2013 now. The richer you are in Sabah, the bigger 4-wheel drive you'd need because of the road conditions; Don't talk about blackouts, many don't even have access to electricity. What bullcrap is this? Living without electricity in the 21st century! Water? Forget about free water. Folks in the rural cant even have access to clean water, thus they rely very much on rainwater and water from rivers.
You cannot blame the people in the rural areas for voting BN back into power. They know nothing else apart from the blue colored weighing scale. We scoff at the BR1M, BB1M, BL1M or whatever other brim brom brum. We city folks are exposed and we are well informed. RM250 or RM500 may be little to some of us. It's a different situation out there. Imagine your whole life being in the jungle, no water, no electricity, no car, no KFC, no McDonald's, no Adidas, no Nike, no Puma, no LV, no Burberry, no G-Shock. You have nothing, and the only way to feed your family is by finding food from the wild. If you lived through this, you would agree RM500 is a hell lot of money. It can be enough to feed a family of 5 for a whole month. These folks are therefore so grateful. Our job, is not to blame them, but help them, show them the light, and educate them.
So folks, if you really want to UBAH something in Malaysia, come to Sabah and contribute. Please help me spread this. I am a Malaysian, as much as I am a Sabahan.
(Repost) Comments on Najib's Cabinet
Written and posted on my Facebook profile(15 May 2013)
My comments on Najib's Cabinet:
First of all, compliments. A mixture of new faces and old faces indeed. Can see obvious transformations. Let's hope its not transformation from corruption by Old Faces to corruption by New faces. Few pointers:
1. First time in history, no UMNO members from Selangor
2. Khairy the best BN candidate for the Youth and Sports. He might have rose to fame with the help of his father-in-law, but no doubt he is proactive, very smart, bright, and has been engaging with youths together with Saifuddin Abdullah.
3. Kamalanathan, with his fake degree though, is one of the few Indian youth representation.
4. Noh Omar dropped, following all his corruption scandals.
5. Shaziman the former public works, dropped. Undoubtedly one of the most underperforming ministers.
6. 13 full ministers from Borneo. Highest representation in history by Sabah Sarawak. But I would have hoped they got a minister's post instead deputy ministers' posts.
7. No MCA ministers.
8. No Gerakan ministers.
9. Rais Yatim dropped. He should be. Incompetent to the core.
10. Mary Yap should be education minister instead of Muhyiddin. She has an excellent CV as an educator.
11. Nazri as Tourism and Cultural Minister? There goes our culture.
12. Not enough women representation still.
the list goes on, but I gotta stop now...
My comments on Najib's Cabinet:
First of all, compliments. A mixture of new faces and old faces indeed. Can see obvious transformations. Let's hope its not transformation from corruption by Old Faces to corruption by New faces. Few pointers:
1. First time in history, no UMNO members from Selangor
2. Khairy the best BN candidate for the Youth and Sports. He might have rose to fame with the help of his father-in-law, but no doubt he is proactive, very smart, bright, and has been engaging with youths together with Saifuddin Abdullah.
3. Kamalanathan, with his fake degree though, is one of the few Indian youth representation.
4. Noh Omar dropped, following all his corruption scandals.
5. Shaziman the former public works, dropped. Undoubtedly one of the most underperforming ministers.
6. 13 full ministers from Borneo. Highest representation in history by Sabah Sarawak. But I would have hoped they got a minister's post instead deputy ministers' posts.
7. No MCA ministers.
8. No Gerakan ministers.
9. Rais Yatim dropped. He should be. Incompetent to the core.
10. Mary Yap should be education minister instead of Muhyiddin. She has an excellent CV as an educator.
11. Nazri as Tourism and Cultural Minister? There goes our culture.
12. Not enough women representation still.
the list goes on, but I gotta stop now...
(Repost) Part 2 of the Malaysian Cabinet
Written and posted on my Facebook profile(15 May 2013)
(PART 2)
List of scandals and extra info in the current Cabinet:
Ministry of Works
1. Minister: Fadillah Yusof (Sarawakian, timber concessionaries in Sarawak)
2. Deputy Minister: Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin (Sabahan, fails to address woes of general hospitals in sabah despite being deputy health minister)
Ministry of International Trade & Industry
1. Minister: Mustapa Mohamed (Failed to fight for Kelantan's oil royalties, 250million NFC scandal)
2. Deputy Minister: Hamim Samuri (no idea who this is)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1. Minister: Anifah Aman (400million timber oncessions)
2. Deputy Minister: Hamzah Zainuddin (sued by Anwar for defamation, settled a divorce case for 11.2million, 40 million outstanding case with ACA(the present MACC), 72 million fertillizer contracts for Felcra in 1994)
Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism
1. Minister: Hasan Malek (no idea whose this)
2. Deputy Minister: Ahmad Bashah Mohamad Hanipah (not a candidate for GE13, was pissed when Mukhriz was named Kedah MB)
Ministry of Communication & Multimedia
1. Minister: Ahmad Shabery Cheek (20 million Road to London but no gold medal delivered)
2. Deputy Minister: Jailani Johari (no idea whose this)
Ministry of Human Resources
1. Minister: Richard Riot Jaem (Sarawakian)
2. Deputy Minister: Ismail Abdul Muttalib (no idea whose this)
Ministry of Rural & Regional Development
1. Minister: Shafie Apdal (descendants of Suluks, mistress scandal in Kuala Lumpur)
2. Deputy Minister: Alexander Nanta Linggi (Sarawakian, land grab issues in Sarawak)
Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing & Local Government
1. Minister: Abdul Rahman Dahlan (biggest liar in UMNO)
2. Deputy Minister: Halimah Mohamad Saddique (no idea whose this)
Ministry of Youth & Sport
1. Minister: Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar (docked by scandals alleging he rose to fame because of his father-in-law)
2. Deputy Minister: M. Saravanan (failed miserably to represent the Indian society)
Ministry of Health
1. Minister: S. Subramaniam (failed miserably to represent the Indian society, failed to implement the minimum wage policy successfully)
2. Deputy Minister: Hilmi Yahaya (no idea whose this)
Ministry of the Federal Territories
1. Minister: Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor (alleged to have lots of businesses involving gambling with his chinese friends)
2. Deputy Minister: J. Loga Bala Mohan (no idea whose this)
The Ministry of Plantation Industries & Commodities
1. Minister: Douglas Uggah Embas (Sarawakian)
2. Deputy Minister: Noriah Kasnon (no idea whose this)
Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water
1. Minister: Maximus Johnity Ongkili (Sabahan, failed miserably in addressing the woes of the local community in Sabah)
2. Deputy Minister: Mahdzir Khalid (ex Kedah MB, failed Project 990 East Langkawi)
Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry
1. Minister: Ismail Sabri Yaakob (incompetent in his position to make sure prices of necessities to not soar blatantly)
2. Deputy Minister: Tajuddin Abdul Rahman (the most rude person in Parliament, just check his records, challenges the speaker all the time, uses vulgurs)
Ministry of Tourism & Culture
1. Minister: Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz (linked to Michael Chia and Musa's 400million timber kickbacks, bullish and gung ho style, son multi millionaire who owns luxurious cars and enjoy a spendthrift lifestyle)
2. Deputy Minister: Joseph Salang Gandum (Sarawakian)
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
1. Minister: Ewon Ebin (Sabahan, failed miserably to address issues of the local natives)
2. Deputy Minister: Abu Bakar Mohamad Diah (no idea whose this)
Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment
1. Minister: G. Palanivel (failed terribly in resolving the woes of Indians)
2. Deputy Minister: James Dawos Mamit (Sarawakian)
Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development
1. Minister: Rohani Abdul Karim (Sarawakian)
2. Deputy Minister: Azizah Mohamad Dun (Sabahan)
Ps: Dont sue me, aku takde duit bayar.
(PART 2)
List of scandals and extra info in the current Cabinet:
Ministry of Works
1. Minister: Fadillah Yusof (Sarawakian, timber concessionaries in Sarawak)
2. Deputy Minister: Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin (Sabahan, fails to address woes of general hospitals in sabah despite being deputy health minister)
Ministry of International Trade & Industry
1. Minister: Mustapa Mohamed (Failed to fight for Kelantan's oil royalties, 250million NFC scandal)
2. Deputy Minister: Hamim Samuri (no idea who this is)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1. Minister: Anifah Aman (400million timber oncessions)
2. Deputy Minister: Hamzah Zainuddin (sued by Anwar for defamation, settled a divorce case for 11.2million, 40 million outstanding case with ACA(the present MACC), 72 million fertillizer contracts for Felcra in 1994)
Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism
1. Minister: Hasan Malek (no idea whose this)
2. Deputy Minister: Ahmad Bashah Mohamad Hanipah (not a candidate for GE13, was pissed when Mukhriz was named Kedah MB)
Ministry of Communication & Multimedia
1. Minister: Ahmad Shabery Cheek (20 million Road to London but no gold medal delivered)
2. Deputy Minister: Jailani Johari (no idea whose this)
Ministry of Human Resources
1. Minister: Richard Riot Jaem (Sarawakian)
2. Deputy Minister: Ismail Abdul Muttalib (no idea whose this)
Ministry of Rural & Regional Development
1. Minister: Shafie Apdal (descendants of Suluks, mistress scandal in Kuala Lumpur)
2. Deputy Minister: Alexander Nanta Linggi (Sarawakian, land grab issues in Sarawak)
Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing & Local Government
1. Minister: Abdul Rahman Dahlan (biggest liar in UMNO)
2. Deputy Minister: Halimah Mohamad Saddique (no idea whose this)
Ministry of Youth & Sport
1. Minister: Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar (docked by scandals alleging he rose to fame because of his father-in-law)
2. Deputy Minister: M. Saravanan (failed miserably to represent the Indian society)
Ministry of Health
1. Minister: S. Subramaniam (failed miserably to represent the Indian society, failed to implement the minimum wage policy successfully)
2. Deputy Minister: Hilmi Yahaya (no idea whose this)
Ministry of the Federal Territories
1. Minister: Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor (alleged to have lots of businesses involving gambling with his chinese friends)
2. Deputy Minister: J. Loga Bala Mohan (no idea whose this)
The Ministry of Plantation Industries & Commodities
1. Minister: Douglas Uggah Embas (Sarawakian)
2. Deputy Minister: Noriah Kasnon (no idea whose this)
Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water
1. Minister: Maximus Johnity Ongkili (Sabahan, failed miserably in addressing the woes of the local community in Sabah)
2. Deputy Minister: Mahdzir Khalid (ex Kedah MB, failed Project 990 East Langkawi)
Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry
1. Minister: Ismail Sabri Yaakob (incompetent in his position to make sure prices of necessities to not soar blatantly)
2. Deputy Minister: Tajuddin Abdul Rahman (the most rude person in Parliament, just check his records, challenges the speaker all the time, uses vulgurs)
Ministry of Tourism & Culture
1. Minister: Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz (linked to Michael Chia and Musa's 400million timber kickbacks, bullish and gung ho style, son multi millionaire who owns luxurious cars and enjoy a spendthrift lifestyle)
2. Deputy Minister: Joseph Salang Gandum (Sarawakian)
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
1. Minister: Ewon Ebin (Sabahan, failed miserably to address issues of the local natives)
2. Deputy Minister: Abu Bakar Mohamad Diah (no idea whose this)
Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment
1. Minister: G. Palanivel (failed terribly in resolving the woes of Indians)
2. Deputy Minister: James Dawos Mamit (Sarawakian)
Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development
1. Minister: Rohani Abdul Karim (Sarawakian)
2. Deputy Minister: Azizah Mohamad Dun (Sabahan)
Ps: Dont sue me, aku takde duit bayar.
(Repost) Part 1 of the Malaysian Cabinet
Written and posted on my Facebook profile(15 May 2013)
(PART 1)
List of scandals and extra info in the current Cabinet:
Prime Minister
Najib Razak (Scorpene 7.3 billion, links to Altantuya, Eurocopter 2.3 billion, hypocrisy shown when lauding 1Malaysia but appleasing Mahathir's racist Perkasa)
Deputy Prime Minister
Muhyiddin Yassin (NFC 'lembu' 250million, 'I am a Malay first' reply when asked if he supports 1Malaysia, LYNAS, AES RM700million)
Prime Minister’s Department:
Ministers:
1. Jamil Khir Baharom (NFC 250million, used Zakat funds for his own court case when he was Minister of Islamic Affairs in 2010)
2. Abdul Wahid Omar (ex Maybank CEO)
3. Idris Jala (Sarawakian, ex Malaysian Airlines CEO)
4. Joseph Kurup (Sabahan, a virtually gonecase politician in Sabah)
5. Shahidan Kassim (ex Perlis MB, alleged to have made a Malay lady pregnant before forcing her to do an abortion)
6. Nancy Shukri (Sarawakian)
7. Paul Low Seng Kwan (President of Transparency International Malaysia)
8. Joseph Entulu Belaun (Sarawakian)
Deputy Ministers:
1. Razali Ibrahim (claims BN is multiracial)
2. Waytha Moorthy Ponnusamy (Hijacked HINDRAF's original anti-BN stance, fled to London when HINDRAF leaders were arrested, pledged HINDRAF's support to Najib and urged Indians to give BN 2/3 majority, faked a hunger strike)
Ministry of Finance
1. Minister of Finance 1: Najib Razak (ex Pahang MB, Altantuya, Cincin isteri dia, MRT 53billion, also held the portfolio of women's ministry)
2. Minister of Finance 2: Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah (5.7 billion forex scandal by Bank Negara, did not show up at a BBN/PR manifesto debate in his own Tambun constituency)
Deputy Minister of Finance
3. Ahmad Maslan (consistently harps on Malay rights, Tanda Putra viewing in FELDA areas, taking 100million FELDA money to bulid a stadium)
Ministry of Transport
1. Minister: (Acting – post being held open pending MCA decision) Hishammuddin Hussein (UMNO)
2. Deputy Minister: Ab Aziz Kaprawi (cant speak proper English)
Ministry of Defence
1. Minister: Hishammuddin Hussein (insulted women in 2010 before Mother's Day, Lahad Datu flip flop announcements, clamps and using violence in handling BERSIH ralliers)
2. Deputy Minister: Abdul Rahim Bakri (Sabahan)
Ministry of Home Affairs
1. Minister: Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (Scorpene 7.3 billion, Eurocopter, took army veteran(LTAT)'s money for projects, mindef land scandal)
2. Deputy Minister: Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (Sarawakian, ex speaker)
Ministry of Education & Higher Learning
1. Minister 1: Muhyiddin Yassin (malaysian raking from 20th to 26th in the Mathematics, 21st to 32nd in science, flip flop policies on the medium for science & maths)
2. Minister 2: Idris Jusoh (ex Terengganu MB, 7 billion BMF scandal)
3. Deputy Minister 1: Mary Yap Kain Ching (Sabahan, ex Super principal)
4. Deputy Minister 2: P. Kamalanathan (Fake degree)
to be continued...
(PART 1)
List of scandals and extra info in the current Cabinet:
Prime Minister
Najib Razak (Scorpene 7.3 billion, links to Altantuya, Eurocopter 2.3 billion, hypocrisy shown when lauding 1Malaysia but appleasing Mahathir's racist Perkasa)
Deputy Prime Minister
Muhyiddin Yassin (NFC 'lembu' 250million, 'I am a Malay first' reply when asked if he supports 1Malaysia, LYNAS, AES RM700million)
Prime Minister’s Department:
Ministers:
1. Jamil Khir Baharom (NFC 250million, used Zakat funds for his own court case when he was Minister of Islamic Affairs in 2010)
2. Abdul Wahid Omar (ex Maybank CEO)
3. Idris Jala (Sarawakian, ex Malaysian Airlines CEO)
4. Joseph Kurup (Sabahan, a virtually gonecase politician in Sabah)
5. Shahidan Kassim (ex Perlis MB, alleged to have made a Malay lady pregnant before forcing her to do an abortion)
6. Nancy Shukri (Sarawakian)
7. Paul Low Seng Kwan (President of Transparency International Malaysia)
8. Joseph Entulu Belaun (Sarawakian)
Deputy Ministers:
1. Razali Ibrahim (claims BN is multiracial)
2. Waytha Moorthy Ponnusamy (Hijacked HINDRAF's original anti-BN stance, fled to London when HINDRAF leaders were arrested, pledged HINDRAF's support to Najib and urged Indians to give BN 2/3 majority, faked a hunger strike)
Ministry of Finance
1. Minister of Finance 1: Najib Razak (ex Pahang MB, Altantuya, Cincin isteri dia, MRT 53billion, also held the portfolio of women's ministry)
2. Minister of Finance 2: Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah (5.7 billion forex scandal by Bank Negara, did not show up at a BBN/PR manifesto debate in his own Tambun constituency)
Deputy Minister of Finance
3. Ahmad Maslan (consistently harps on Malay rights, Tanda Putra viewing in FELDA areas, taking 100million FELDA money to bulid a stadium)
Ministry of Transport
1. Minister: (Acting – post being held open pending MCA decision) Hishammuddin Hussein (UMNO)
2. Deputy Minister: Ab Aziz Kaprawi (cant speak proper English)
Ministry of Defence
1. Minister: Hishammuddin Hussein (insulted women in 2010 before Mother's Day, Lahad Datu flip flop announcements, clamps and using violence in handling BERSIH ralliers)
2. Deputy Minister: Abdul Rahim Bakri (Sabahan)
Ministry of Home Affairs
1. Minister: Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (Scorpene 7.3 billion, Eurocopter, took army veteran(LTAT)'s money for projects, mindef land scandal)
2. Deputy Minister: Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (Sarawakian, ex speaker)
Ministry of Education & Higher Learning
1. Minister 1: Muhyiddin Yassin (malaysian raking from 20th to 26th in the Mathematics, 21st to 32nd in science, flip flop policies on the medium for science & maths)
2. Minister 2: Idris Jusoh (ex Terengganu MB, 7 billion BMF scandal)
3. Deputy Minister 1: Mary Yap Kain Ching (Sabahan, ex Super principal)
4. Deputy Minister 2: P. Kamalanathan (Fake degree)
to be continued...
(Repost) Malaysia? Yes, you meant Sabah and Sarawak.
Written and posted on my Facebook profile(March 2013)
This is for West Malaysians who might think Sabah is a pain in the ass because of the Lahad Datu standoff.
Ps: I have great friends from the Peninsular that I don't intend to offend, so this is meant for West Malaysians who are anti-East Malaysia, or thinks that Sabahans live on trees and are jungle men.
READ AT YOUR OWN PERIL
Facts about Sabah:
-Size of Sabah: More than half(55%) of the whole Peninsular Malaysia.
-Sabah+Sarawak=60% of Malaysia's economy.
-Contributes to 14% of Malaysia's natural gas
-Make up 30% of the national crude oil reserves
-Produces 392,000 barrels of oil a day, out of Petronas's 650,000 barrels output.
-Accounts to 30% of Malaysia's palm oil exports.
Too much economical talk? Lets get to something you can comprehend with slight ease.
-Malaysia a multi racial country where all people live in harmony:
Sorry, you meant Sabah and Sarawak is multiracial, no? Sabah Sarawak has Malay, Chinese, Indian, Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, Ibans, Bajau, Bidayuh, Melanau.
-You want to know what's racial harmony and '1Malaysia'? Come to Sabah. It's everywhere on the streets, to restaurants, to shopping malls, to schools. We can all sit in one table and have our meals without any problem.
-Malaysia has a lot of wildlife:
You mean Sabah and Sarawak, has lots of wildlife is it? The Proboscis monkey, Saltwater crocodiles, Bornean Pygmy elephants, Hornbills, Sumatran Rhinos, Orang Utans, Wildboar, Tembadau(cattle), Fireflies, endangered spiders, snakes, insects. Aren't these animals/wildlife Malaysians are proud of? Lots of tourists come to Malaysia because of its wildlife. So where're these wildlife found? They're from Sabah and Sarawak bro!
-Malaysia is rich with flora:
Sabah is home to more than 4,000 species of flowers, out of the 10,000 species in Malaysia. Ferns, orchids, pitcher plants, you name it.
-Vascular plants? Trees I meant. East Malaysia has 15,000, Peninsular has 8,500 species. We're close to two-thirds.
-The largest flower in the world? The Rafflesia. Where's it found? Sabah!
-The highest mountain in South East Asia? Mount Kinabalu. Where's it found? Lying on the backbone of Crocker range, in Sabah.
So, before you continue saying "I don't mind giving back Sabah to Philippines or Sulu Sultans, do a bit more research and think about the repercussions".
Before you think Sabahans live on trees, be sure it's Orang Utan, not Orang as in humans.
Sabahans chose to be part of Malaysia prior to 1963. Despite political turmoils, and being the oppressed victims the past 50 years by the ruling Barisan Masional coalition, we still remained as MALAYSIANS. The twin towers Malaysia was once so proud of, the highways and flyovers, the high rise buildings, aren't these developments from the pockets of Sabah? East Malaysia, Sabah in particular, has contributed so much to the economy, who are you to say "We don't mind giving Sabah back to Sulu"?
This is for West Malaysians who might think Sabah is a pain in the ass because of the Lahad Datu standoff.
Ps: I have great friends from the Peninsular that I don't intend to offend, so this is meant for West Malaysians who are anti-East Malaysia, or thinks that Sabahans live on trees and are jungle men.
READ AT YOUR OWN PERIL
Facts about Sabah:
-Size of Sabah: More than half(55%) of the whole Peninsular Malaysia.
-Sabah+Sarawak=60% of Malaysia's economy.
-Contributes to 14% of Malaysia's natural gas
-Make up 30% of the national crude oil reserves
-Produces 392,000 barrels of oil a day, out of Petronas's 650,000 barrels output.
-Accounts to 30% of Malaysia's palm oil exports.
Too much economical talk? Lets get to something you can comprehend with slight ease.
-Malaysia a multi racial country where all people live in harmony:
Sorry, you meant Sabah and Sarawak is multiracial, no? Sabah Sarawak has Malay, Chinese, Indian, Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, Ibans, Bajau, Bidayuh, Melanau.
-You want to know what's racial harmony and '1Malaysia'? Come to Sabah. It's everywhere on the streets, to restaurants, to shopping malls, to schools. We can all sit in one table and have our meals without any problem.
-Malaysia has a lot of wildlife:
You mean Sabah and Sarawak, has lots of wildlife is it? The Proboscis monkey, Saltwater crocodiles, Bornean Pygmy elephants, Hornbills, Sumatran Rhinos, Orang Utans, Wildboar, Tembadau(cattle), Fireflies, endangered spiders, snakes, insects. Aren't these animals/wildlife Malaysians are proud of? Lots of tourists come to Malaysia because of its wildlife. So where're these wildlife found? They're from Sabah and Sarawak bro!
-Malaysia is rich with flora:
Sabah is home to more than 4,000 species of flowers, out of the 10,000 species in Malaysia. Ferns, orchids, pitcher plants, you name it.
-Vascular plants? Trees I meant. East Malaysia has 15,000, Peninsular has 8,500 species. We're close to two-thirds.
-The largest flower in the world? The Rafflesia. Where's it found? Sabah!
-The highest mountain in South East Asia? Mount Kinabalu. Where's it found? Lying on the backbone of Crocker range, in Sabah.
So, before you continue saying "I don't mind giving back Sabah to Philippines or Sulu Sultans, do a bit more research and think about the repercussions".
Before you think Sabahans live on trees, be sure it's Orang Utan, not Orang as in humans.
Sabahans chose to be part of Malaysia prior to 1963. Despite political turmoils, and being the oppressed victims the past 50 years by the ruling Barisan Masional coalition, we still remained as MALAYSIANS. The twin towers Malaysia was once so proud of, the highways and flyovers, the high rise buildings, aren't these developments from the pockets of Sabah? East Malaysia, Sabah in particular, has contributed so much to the economy, who are you to say "We don't mind giving Sabah back to Sulu"?
(Repost) Do you give up studying and complain about education or change the tuition teacher when the teacher is sleeping on the job?
Written and posted on my Facebook profile(19 March 2013)
I'll share this to every person who plans to migrate:
Why migrate overseas?
In short, better life, right?
If you leave, he leaves, she leaves, they leave, what's going to happen to Malaysia? Brain drain.
Why do you want to be a citizen of a country you're not born in? You're born in Malaysia, and you're not proud to be a Malaysian? Why? What's better overseas? Are you ashamed of the Malaysian political system? If yes, do something about it! Whose going to save Malaysia if everyone leaves? The British? Americans? Singaporeans? Australians? Canadians? No! It's Malaysians themselves! Malaysia can be on par with countries like America, UK, Australia, Canada, France and Singapore! But this can only happen when Malaysians are politically aware.
Malaysia is our homeland. You have the power to put responsible people into power. If they fuck you up, change the government! Dont leave Malaysia! Be a proud Malaysian.
Still don't get me? Imagine hiring a tuition teacher who sleeps on the job, do you give up studying and complain about education, or change the tuition teacher?
I'll share this to every person who plans to migrate:
Why migrate overseas?
In short, better life, right?
If you leave, he leaves, she leaves, they leave, what's going to happen to Malaysia? Brain drain.
Why do you want to be a citizen of a country you're not born in? You're born in Malaysia, and you're not proud to be a Malaysian? Why? What's better overseas? Are you ashamed of the Malaysian political system? If yes, do something about it! Whose going to save Malaysia if everyone leaves? The British? Americans? Singaporeans? Australians? Canadians? No! It's Malaysians themselves! Malaysia can be on par with countries like America, UK, Australia, Canada, France and Singapore! But this can only happen when Malaysians are politically aware.
Malaysia is our homeland. You have the power to put responsible people into power. If they fuck you up, change the government! Dont leave Malaysia! Be a proud Malaysian.
Still don't get me? Imagine hiring a tuition teacher who sleeps on the job, do you give up studying and complain about education, or change the tuition teacher?
(Repost)What is the LYNAS fuss all about?
Written and posted on my Facebook profile(February 2012)
Many of you must be wondering what is LYNAS.
LYNAS is an Australian rare earth mining company. They have a mining and concentration plant in Mount Welde, Western Australian. Outside Australia, they are to build a refinery for rare earth extracted in Australia.
The Malaysian government has given the 'pioneer' status to LYNAS for the construction of this plant in Kuantan, Pahang. Also granted is a 12-year tax exemption. The plant in Kuantan is called Lynas Advanced Material Plant(LAMP). If completed, it would be the third biggest ore refinery in the world, and the biggest outside China. This plant would thereby meet 30% of the world's demand for the rare earth extracted.
Currently, China controls 95% of the worlds rare earth extraction. These rare earth extracts are used to make cellphone chips, computer motherboards and other electronic devices.
What's the fuss?
These ore extract involves the yielding of several thousand tonnes of waste known as gypsum which contains low concentration of thorium, a radioactive substance.
About 20 years ago, Mitsubishi Chemicals built a rare earth plant in Bukit Merah, West of Ipoh, Perak. Till now, the Malaysian government and Mitsubishi are paying the price of the aftermath- 300million used to clean the radioactive leftovers that caused 8 workers to die of leukemia.
In June 2011, New York Times reported that AkzoNobel, a Dutch Contractor and a key contractor in supplying resins to LYNAS pulled out of the project stating worries the way LYNAS is taking safety measurements.
Consequences?
Thorium causes leukemia if not properly dealt with. Not only that, Malaysians from all around the country will be affected by the content of thorium in the air. In 1986, radiation by the meltdown of the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant in Ukraine even reached Scotland! Look at Japan, radiations caused by the atomic bomb dropped in Hiroshima in 1946 is still taking it's toll with birth defects among newborns. In USA, the wastes are dumped and buried hundreds of feet below the deserts of Nevada. Where to find a desert in Malaysia?
The current government is seeking to approve the applications by all means. Why? This is a billion dollar project Najib can boast about. Besides that, LYNAS is also taking advantage of the Malaysian environmental laws, which are known worldwide to be not strict.
Although there's only proof that these radiation causes the death of a few lives and not thousands, the worst in Malaysia being the 8 that died in Bukit Merah, this is proof that the government are only interested in $$. Even if it's a few lives, would a caring government sacrifice a few lives for $$?
This is an apolitical issue, it doesn't concern whose government and whose opposition. A right mind would tell you it involves the health of thousands, if not millions.
Many of you must be wondering what is LYNAS.
LYNAS is an Australian rare earth mining company. They have a mining and concentration plant in Mount Welde, Western Australian. Outside Australia, they are to build a refinery for rare earth extracted in Australia.
The Malaysian government has given the 'pioneer' status to LYNAS for the construction of this plant in Kuantan, Pahang. Also granted is a 12-year tax exemption. The plant in Kuantan is called Lynas Advanced Material Plant(LAMP). If completed, it would be the third biggest ore refinery in the world, and the biggest outside China. This plant would thereby meet 30% of the world's demand for the rare earth extracted.
Currently, China controls 95% of the worlds rare earth extraction. These rare earth extracts are used to make cellphone chips, computer motherboards and other electronic devices.
What's the fuss?
These ore extract involves the yielding of several thousand tonnes of waste known as gypsum which contains low concentration of thorium, a radioactive substance.
About 20 years ago, Mitsubishi Chemicals built a rare earth plant in Bukit Merah, West of Ipoh, Perak. Till now, the Malaysian government and Mitsubishi are paying the price of the aftermath- 300million used to clean the radioactive leftovers that caused 8 workers to die of leukemia.
In June 2011, New York Times reported that AkzoNobel, a Dutch Contractor and a key contractor in supplying resins to LYNAS pulled out of the project stating worries the way LYNAS is taking safety measurements.
Consequences?
Thorium causes leukemia if not properly dealt with. Not only that, Malaysians from all around the country will be affected by the content of thorium in the air. In 1986, radiation by the meltdown of the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant in Ukraine even reached Scotland! Look at Japan, radiations caused by the atomic bomb dropped in Hiroshima in 1946 is still taking it's toll with birth defects among newborns. In USA, the wastes are dumped and buried hundreds of feet below the deserts of Nevada. Where to find a desert in Malaysia?
The current government is seeking to approve the applications by all means. Why? This is a billion dollar project Najib can boast about. Besides that, LYNAS is also taking advantage of the Malaysian environmental laws, which are known worldwide to be not strict.
Although there's only proof that these radiation causes the death of a few lives and not thousands, the worst in Malaysia being the 8 that died in Bukit Merah, this is proof that the government are only interested in $$. Even if it's a few lives, would a caring government sacrifice a few lives for $$?
This is an apolitical issue, it doesn't concern whose government and whose opposition. A right mind would tell you it involves the health of thousands, if not millions.
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