Every Ministry the former UMNO "princess" takes charge is tainted with scandals or controversies with the latest being R. Nadeswaran and Terence Fernandez of The Sun's revelation on "Poser over excessive staffing at Ministry" and a "Zoom for doom".
If that is not enough, well, the other controversies being;
(a) then director-general of Tourism Malaysia Datuk Mirza Mohammad Taiyab's corruption
charges
(b) RM10million allocation for booth in Beijing Olympics and
(c) Online advertising and website costing millions
This "princess" is a far cry from Datuk Kadir Sheikh Fadzir and everyone related to the Tourism Industry would vouch that this particular individual had done lots of beneficial tourism projects to promote Malaysia besides accommodating and a listener to the industry players of any difficulties they faced.
This "princess"? No worthwhile comments!
Who needs to see the 3 faces on billboards? Can placing the 3 faces on the billboards really encourage tourists into Malaysia or it could also deter tourism in Malaysia.
So, Zoom what?
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Will we see more of Abdullah's flip flops before March 2009?
The series of events arising lately had given much space for speculation of the political landscape of Malaysia in the coming months and the uncertainties of an outcome is unclear with many possibilities.
Some of the events which took place worth noting are;
1. PM Abdullah Badawi's decision not to contest for the coveted No. 1 post in the UMNO
elections which was postponed to March 2009 for the purported transition of power.
2. Patrick Lim's resignation as Chairman from Equine Capital.
3. Followed by Datuk Seri Kalimullah Hassan resigned as Deputy Chairman of NSTP.
4. The leaked SMS of Abdullah's "hope" and "conditions" for the present DPM.
5. The surfacing of SMS chat scripts between a DPM and a prominent lawyer.
There is also the high profile on-going court hearing of RPK and Anwar Ibrahim where the "backs" of the prosecution team are being widely exposed by the defence would give the present leaders more worries on top of the UMNO nominations being held presently.
Would the world see more of Abdullah's "flip flop" decisions before March 2009 which could change the political leadership of Malaysia or gateway to Perth is in the pipeline?
Some of the events which took place worth noting are;
1. PM Abdullah Badawi's decision not to contest for the coveted No. 1 post in the UMNO
elections which was postponed to March 2009 for the purported transition of power.
2. Patrick Lim's resignation as Chairman from Equine Capital.
3. Followed by Datuk Seri Kalimullah Hassan resigned as Deputy Chairman of NSTP.
4. The leaked SMS of Abdullah's "hope" and "conditions" for the present DPM.
5. The surfacing of SMS chat scripts between a DPM and a prominent lawyer.
There is also the high profile on-going court hearing of RPK and Anwar Ibrahim where the "backs" of the prosecution team are being widely exposed by the defence would give the present leaders more worries on top of the UMNO nominations being held presently.
Would the world see more of Abdullah's "flip flop" decisions before March 2009 which could change the political leadership of Malaysia or gateway to Perth is in the pipeline?
Naheen Datukship Shah Rukh?
Something is seriously wrong with conferment of this particular Datukship
1. a former Government official's ability to "influence" the award,
2. by virtue of a single movie filmed in the state and
3. the CM's role in pushing the "buck" to the former Government official?
NST quotes Ali Rustam saying six movies while The Star says a single movie. So which is right?
If it is based on movie that promotes Malaysia, then Sammi Cheng and Richie Ren's Summer Love movie shot entirely on location at Pulau Redang, Anna and The King featureing Chow Yuen Fatt and Jodie Foster and Sean Connery with The Entrapment would definitely be eligible for Datukship as well based on the locations which exposed Malaysia's tourism sites much more.
There is definitely a huge question mark and caused Malaysians all over asking "What stupidity is this?"
Best of all, they can't even locate him and doubt the recipient is even aware of the award. He might be asking "Datuk?" What Datuk or Why Datuk?" Or he could have already said "Naheen" to the title.
This particular conferment makes Datukship looks "cheap"!
1. a former Government official's ability to "influence" the award,
2. by virtue of a single movie filmed in the state and
3. the CM's role in pushing the "buck" to the former Government official?
NST quotes Ali Rustam saying six movies while The Star says a single movie. So which is right?
If it is based on movie that promotes Malaysia, then Sammi Cheng and Richie Ren's Summer Love movie shot entirely on location at Pulau Redang, Anna and The King featureing Chow Yuen Fatt and Jodie Foster and Sean Connery with The Entrapment would definitely be eligible for Datukship as well based on the locations which exposed Malaysia's tourism sites much more.
There is definitely a huge question mark and caused Malaysians all over asking "What stupidity is this?"
Best of all, they can't even locate him and doubt the recipient is even aware of the award. He might be asking "Datuk?" What Datuk or Why Datuk?" Or he could have already said "Naheen" to the title.
This particular conferment makes Datukship looks "cheap"!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Respect Leaders? Excuse Me, Are You Our Respected Leader?
Najib has started behaving like a PM but the "foul smelling" UMNO mentality may prove difficult for the minds of Malaysians to accept. His wife must now be the happiest Malaysian Minister spouse and whole lotta dreams.
If he aspires to be a true leader, he should start efforts to gain respect from Malaysians but quoting "people must reject quarters who did not respect their leaders" is just equivalent to forcing down the rakyat's throat to toe the line as how UMNO had practised to a near destruction this moment.
Najib's statement follows the recent threatening calls by MCA Klang Division Chairman Datuk Teh Kim Poo and stinks like a "poo-poo"!
Would Malaysia be in better hands and economic growth post Abdullah era?
The answer is, doubtful!
In view of such statements and the "rat race" going on for UMNO No.2 position, it will be more of a race for party "(personal) economy" supremacy rather then sincere objectives to serve the people of the nation.
Where the agreed rule that leader of UMNO, as majority in the ruling coalition would hold the Prime Ministership and Deputy, it is obvious that any party member whom have sufficient support woul take a pot shot at the position. When "money, money, money" is at the centre of the attraction, the lesser known unhappy potential UMNO candidates gets thrown to the back of the line.
Najib time and again forgot that, it was the Malaysian rakyat who voted him into the position and shall not be bullied into submission to toe the line like UMNO members. Perhaps it is time for Malaysians to elect candidates that have real interests to serve and contribute to the nation.
PAS reps attend Chinese festival at temple! Surprise? This raises a challenge to UMNO if they would match this feat?
In actual fact it's Najib who did not understand the basic tendency of courtesy and rude who did not respect the rakyat aspirations. So where is the love Najib?
Simple plain truth is BN and UMNO are all heading into political wilderness when the equation to be in party positions is still MONEY! Where is the love and pride in serving the people and country?
If he aspires to be a true leader, he should start efforts to gain respect from Malaysians but quoting "people must reject quarters who did not respect their leaders" is just equivalent to forcing down the rakyat's throat to toe the line as how UMNO had practised to a near destruction this moment.
Najib's statement follows the recent threatening calls by MCA Klang Division Chairman Datuk Teh Kim Poo and stinks like a "poo-poo"!
Would Malaysia be in better hands and economic growth post Abdullah era?
The answer is, doubtful!
In view of such statements and the "rat race" going on for UMNO No.2 position, it will be more of a race for party "(personal) economy" supremacy rather then sincere objectives to serve the people of the nation.
Where the agreed rule that leader of UMNO, as majority in the ruling coalition would hold the Prime Ministership and Deputy, it is obvious that any party member whom have sufficient support woul take a pot shot at the position. When "money, money, money" is at the centre of the attraction, the lesser known unhappy potential UMNO candidates gets thrown to the back of the line.
Najib time and again forgot that, it was the Malaysian rakyat who voted him into the position and shall not be bullied into submission to toe the line like UMNO members. Perhaps it is time for Malaysians to elect candidates that have real interests to serve and contribute to the nation.
PAS reps attend Chinese festival at temple! Surprise? This raises a challenge to UMNO if they would match this feat?
In actual fact it's Najib who did not understand the basic tendency of courtesy and rude who did not respect the rakyat aspirations. So where is the love Najib?
Simple plain truth is BN and UMNO are all heading into political wilderness when the equation to be in party positions is still MONEY! Where is the love and pride in serving the people and country?
Datukship(s) and Justification
Another wasteful Datukship and what contributions to the Malaysian society?
When the title used to be a honorific and given based on merits for their contribution to the country and people. But Malaysia has a dire situation of Datuk Here Datuk There!
Our only question was how is this justified?
If it was only based on number of box office hits and winning awards then how does that contribute to the well being and upgrading of Malaysian quality of life?
If it was to appease the Indian community, then again, the Melaka State Government got it wrong as there are many other issues at hand and is Ali Rustam looking upon Shah Rukh Khan to help in re-uniting the Indians?
Perhaps a Melaka Bollywood in the the pipeline? Or Melaka the "Hollywood" of Malaysia? IT's anybody's guess as to the justification as we cannot recall the beneficial contributions except that everytime a Shah Rukh Khan movie is being shown in the cinema, the audience is poorer by a few Ringgits whilst the actor's bank account gets better.
Would Jackie Chan, Chow Yuen Fatt or Steven Spielberg be in line for Datukship as well?
When the title used to be a honorific and given based on merits for their contribution to the country and people. But Malaysia has a dire situation of Datuk Here Datuk There!
Our only question was how is this justified?
If it was only based on number of box office hits and winning awards then how does that contribute to the well being and upgrading of Malaysian quality of life?
If it was to appease the Indian community, then again, the Melaka State Government got it wrong as there are many other issues at hand and is Ali Rustam looking upon Shah Rukh Khan to help in re-uniting the Indians?
Perhaps a Melaka Bollywood in the the pipeline? Or Melaka the "Hollywood" of Malaysia? IT's anybody's guess as to the justification as we cannot recall the beneficial contributions except that everytime a Shah Rukh Khan movie is being shown in the cinema, the audience is poorer by a few Ringgits whilst the actor's bank account gets better.
Would Jackie Chan, Chow Yuen Fatt or Steven Spielberg be in line for Datukship as well?
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Botak and ISA bull shits
The "Botak" had now passed on the baton of "war" with Hindraf to his deputy after the much criticised handling of imposing ISA on 4 individuals with Raja Petra Kamaruddin (RPK) being the longest held.
With Teresa Kok's family being threatened, I wonder if the "Botak" would impose ISA on the whole family in similar fashion as to how they have safeguard the life of the chinese reporter who reported on the racial sensitive statement by a Penang UMNO goony whose economic wellbeing is being threatened as well.
Botak is a whole load of "bull shit"!
With Teresa Kok's family being threatened, I wonder if the "Botak" would impose ISA on the whole family in similar fashion as to how they have safeguard the life of the chinese reporter who reported on the racial sensitive statement by a Penang UMNO goony whose economic wellbeing is being threatened as well.
Botak is a whole load of "bull shit"!
Let the UMNO "rat race" begins!
Just decided to come out of my shocking horror of the absurdity and disgust of some UMNO leader "wannabes" in my last September 25th posting!
Had everyone realise that the MSM had been equally silent over such "stupidity" since but rather focused on the decision by PM not defend the UMNO President position in this coming March '09 party elections and thus facilitates the transition of power to the present DPM. Would there be a turn around or twist in the run up to March '09? You bet!
Che Det says it was a good decision for UMNO with the "forced out" of party post while many thinks his "mission" is not over yet till the elections is over on the position of the party youth wing head.
The decision by PM was expected as more future DPM "wannabes" started declaring their interest in contesting for the "vacant" No. 2 position in the UMNO. Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib, Pulai MP Nur Jazlan Mohamad, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Mohd. Ali Rustam are all in the running for the much sought after glamourous position. And just like those pesky little rats, they start scuttling for support from the members to secure their challenge.
Clearly it is a race for economic gains for the individual and supporters instead of the good of the nation. So it comes back to the old situation of championing the particular race, economic well being of the community as well as the "glamour" with a further hope of seating in the PM seat should Najib retires, step down or possibly, in even more dramatic exit.
Would there be a surprise for 2 DPM positions with the other occupied by a non-Malay? If this happens, then it would definitely rattle the hardcore UMNO Malay mentality for championing their race whilst the other BN race-based component parties would see UMNO going back to their old ways.
It would be difficult to change a mindset of party followers in UMNO since the participation in the party had been traditionally been for economic gains which had been carried on till this day. It is not a question of old habits but rather the "rat race" within the party members pitting against one another to be at the pole position.
Can UMNO get rid of these dirty habits? Certainly not, what makes you so sure that they can change their habits when they have been leading a blissful life jet setting across the world, cruising around the streets in chauffer driven luxury cars, bungalows (in and out of the country), body adorned with branded goods, overseas holidays and shopping etc.
The present DPM (and his missus) is equally hounded by the various allegations and police reports lodged which nothing had been announced by the investigators. Ask WHY?
So Malaysians, brace for the same old darn situation (could be worse) as long as UMNO and BN are in the driving seat.
A much more likely or rather, ideal situation would be the takeover by Anwar Ibrahim before March party elections which would render the UMNO party elections as formality for their so called"re-formation".
Had everyone realise that the MSM had been equally silent over such "stupidity" since but rather focused on the decision by PM not defend the UMNO President position in this coming March '09 party elections and thus facilitates the transition of power to the present DPM. Would there be a turn around or twist in the run up to March '09? You bet!
Che Det says it was a good decision for UMNO with the "forced out" of party post while many thinks his "mission" is not over yet till the elections is over on the position of the party youth wing head.
The decision by PM was expected as more future DPM "wannabes" started declaring their interest in contesting for the "vacant" No. 2 position in the UMNO. Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib, Pulai MP Nur Jazlan Mohamad, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Mohd. Ali Rustam are all in the running for the much sought after glamourous position. And just like those pesky little rats, they start scuttling for support from the members to secure their challenge.
Clearly it is a race for economic gains for the individual and supporters instead of the good of the nation. So it comes back to the old situation of championing the particular race, economic well being of the community as well as the "glamour" with a further hope of seating in the PM seat should Najib retires, step down or possibly, in even more dramatic exit.
Would there be a surprise for 2 DPM positions with the other occupied by a non-Malay? If this happens, then it would definitely rattle the hardcore UMNO Malay mentality for championing their race whilst the other BN race-based component parties would see UMNO going back to their old ways.
It would be difficult to change a mindset of party followers in UMNO since the participation in the party had been traditionally been for economic gains which had been carried on till this day. It is not a question of old habits but rather the "rat race" within the party members pitting against one another to be at the pole position.
Can UMNO get rid of these dirty habits? Certainly not, what makes you so sure that they can change their habits when they have been leading a blissful life jet setting across the world, cruising around the streets in chauffer driven luxury cars, bungalows (in and out of the country), body adorned with branded goods, overseas holidays and shopping etc.
The present DPM (and his missus) is equally hounded by the various allegations and police reports lodged which nothing had been announced by the investigators. Ask WHY?
So Malaysians, brace for the same old darn situation (could be worse) as long as UMNO and BN are in the driving seat.
A much more likely or rather, ideal situation would be the takeover by Anwar Ibrahim before March party elections which would render the UMNO party elections as formality for their so called"re-formation".
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