I woke up in the morning to experience a rude awakening while I was going through one of article in Malaysiakini, when PM Najib Abdul Razak asked the mainstream media to continue reporting news based on facts to remain relevant with the people.
“If we follow the mainstream media, we will know intuitively that the reporting cannot be disputed, in terms of fact or perspective, because the basis is facts.” [...]
“As such, I wish to encourage the mainstream media to hold fast to its role as providers of factual based reporting and well-thought out opinions, intellectual and based on the actual facts”
Excuse me, reporting in mainstream media cannot be disputed?
I can’t believe this statement actually came out from the mouth of our PM, for he is either ignorant or oblivious to the “undisputed” articles on the mainstream media.
By the way, someone was telling me that when you’re trying too hard to play to the gallery instead of calling a spade a spade, that’s when you’re starting to lose your credibility and it’s only a matter of time before one succumbes to the people’s power.
Really, you can put in new face on monthly basic, however if one continues to operate within the similar structure inherited since ages ago and the rest in the system have been trained to act and react as trained since Day 1 in the police force, what you, as a taxpayer can expect out of this “change”?
Also, I totally disagree with some of the opinions that the departure of Musa Hassan sets a very tough act for the new IGP Ismail Omar to follow.
How tough is tough?
What has he done anyway besides knowing the fact that crime rate is getting worse from time to time?
How about the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC)? Gone to bed?
If the new IGP is ready to play hardball and ready to persuade the Government to put IPCMC into practice, I’m sure all the concerned Malaysians would be more than willing to stand behind him.
Then again, just when you thought there is hope, I found out the below from The Star.
“This is a very heavy responsibility and a great challenge for me, but Tan Sri Musa Hassan has trained me well,” he said.
It is ironical that I woke up on Independence Day to this news reported on the Malaysiakini.
Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said today he was shocked that Serdang MP Teo Nie Ching had the support of PAS spiritual leader Nik Aziz Nik Mat over her visit to a surau (Muslim prayer hall) as it confused Muslims.
“Teo had no business to be inside Surau Al-Huda as she was deemed dirty but Nik Aziz said its alright, we are modern now. What disaster can we expect next?
Honestly, I’m quite perplexed who is Hishamuddin to determine if the Serdang MP is as “dirty” as he thinks, nevertheless, it’s my plea to everyone that, today is our 53 National Day, please give us a break with all these bullshit.
You don’t celebrate National Day by saying that someone else is dirty, do you?
That to me, is really uncalled for and not being “professional” too.
… but I don’t know when Malaysia is going to stop loving me.
Sad, but true enough.
Anyway, this is a topic for another day.
Last friday, I met up with a successful corporate retiree who chose to stay back and fight for the future of this country, even though it’s not an issue for him to migrate to overseas.
We spoke about the identity crisis and many other crisis this country is now facing and unfortunately, we both agreed that Malaysians need to experience another May 13 bloodshed as a rude awakening to change the fortune of this country, for we’ve been living too comfortably, to the extent that we don’t really mind the tainted judiciary system, the corrupted police force, the inefficient civil workforce, the lousy education system, the unfair policies in place, the porn star cum political master, as long as my loves one are not affected and my Astro’s Wah Lai Toi are functioning well.
Anyway, back to the conversation.
It was a very long chat, thought we’re quite pessimistic knowing what’s happening in this country, however we both have hopes (fingers crossed) that there is still hope for this country.
Before we parted, he abruptly asking me: “SK, have you ever thought of leaving this country?”
The response is almost immediate with a firm “No, I’ll stay back and I’ll fight for this country”.
I shared with him why.
I know that one day, if I have had enough of it, I can choose to leave anytime I want.
But, what about those who can’t afford to pack and go, especially those who are not well-educated enough to secure a job to feed the family?
Look at those illegal immigrants in this country, tonnes of them are unskilled workers doing labor intensive jobs with low wages, hence life is miserable, living standard is very poor with almost zero opportunity to improve life style.
They did not educate and socialize their children, and they did not facilitate their children as well as materialize their ambition …
I can go on and on, but the point I’m trying to make is, it’s virtually almost impossible for those who are either neither well-educated nor well to do to migrate to overseas for they don’t have a choice, or otherwise, let’s say, for argument sake, let’s assume that even if they do have the chance, their fate would be no better compared to those illegal immigrants in this country.
The fact is, it’s going to be a very tough life after all.
Hence, knowing that there is still hope in this country, my loves one are still and will continue to remain in this country, I’ll stay back and do whatever I can to fight for a better Malaysia.
You bet I’m, I’m cocksure.
Those who knows me well enough would know that I’m proud to be a Malaysian, it’s the screwed up system which I despise of.
As I said earlier, there is still hope for this country.
But we can’t do this alone.
Let’s all of us do whatever we can for a better Malaysia.
Happy 53 Merdeka, how I wish Yasmin Ahmad is still around with us.
As expected, within 48 hours after the Nah! video by Wee Meng Chee a.k.a. Namewee was made available on YouTube, it has become a furore for a few concerned politicians.
Puteri Umno chief Rosnah Rashid Shirlin said his latest clip could cause racial tensions and urged the government to take stern action against him.
At the same time, Information Communication and Culture Minister Rais Yatimwarned of stern action against those who produced videos containing racial slurs and said the ministry would assist in viewing the video to enable the Attorney-General’s Chambers to determine which law to apply for the prosecution.
On the other hand, Namewee issued a media release on his blog explaining the main objectives of the video is to condemn the act of racism by a few education practitioners recently and at the same time, urging Malaysians to stand up against against racism.
He also challenges the Puteri Umno chief for an open debate, seeking to be made understood why is she attacking him when the real perpetrators of this very issue has yet to be punished?
If the Chief thinks that I have no respect and sense of responsibility for my own country, please accept my invitation to have an open public debate on this issue. Help us Malaysians define, how to become a good patriotic citizen of Malaysia, educate us please.
National Day is around the corner and like it or not, this is going to be closely watched by politicians from both sides as well as the general public.
Do also expect Ibrahim Ali to give his tongue lashing session and subsequently, many police reports would be lodged against Namewee and soon enough, Namewee would be asked to attend interview in Bukit Aman.
Would the Government say enough is enough?
If yes, what would be the basic of charge against Namewee?
For being “vulgar”?
For showing disrespect against the racist teacher or KPM?
We shall see the true definition of 1Malaysia, if the PM Najib Abdul Razak is walking the talk in adopting his “zero-tolerance” policy against racism.
However, Tee is so determined to fight on in order to “clear” his name and said he had been victimized and betrayed in the support letter controversy.
Ironically, he is bold enough to explain he is not aware that he had given a support letter to a company in which his son was a partner.
Excuse me, you’re not aware or pretending to be ignorant?
Bullshit.
I’m extremely glad this guy is now out and over, to retain him in the PR camp is as good as keeping a C4 waiting to be activated and ends up killing everyone in the coalition, including the hopes of many Malaysians out there.
At the same time, I do hope this painful lesson is going to serve a good reminder to the rest of the PR component parties and ensure unscrupulous representatives are being humiliated beyond recognition (no leniency on this at least, not even a bit, please!), failing to do so is as good as betraying the rakyat trust placed on them.
Early last week, Penang CM Lim Guan Eng announced that the state government will give all civil servants in the state “duit raya” of RM400 this year.
“The state’s success in transforming itself into an international city depends on the success of rooting out ‘Little Napoleon’ tendencies and delivering international standards of service so if we succeed, it is only fair that our civil servants enjoy international-scale pay,” he said.
Almost immediately, other states including the federal government follow suit and jump into the queue in announcing “duit raya” for its civil servants too.
For the record, Perak, Melacca, Selangor and the federal government to pay out RM500 respectively.
Interestingly, or I should say, funnily enough, the PM Najib Tun Razak said the decision was taken after taking into account the welfare of civil servants and government retirees.
The lesson learned?
Competition is good.
When Guan Eng made the first move, the rest emulates, otherwise the leaders would be seen as losing out and not generous enough to take care of its people.
As what the Chinese says, it’s disgraceful to “lose face” and that’s exactly when you’ve a strong opposition in this country, it’s the welfare of the people which would be taken care of.
Eventually, it’s the rakyat who is the real winner and rightly so.
Dear Malaysians.
Watch me live on BBC Hardtalk 3.00pm London time , Astro channel 512, 10 pm Malaysian time. Watch me expose all the blatant and rampant corruptions,gross mismanagement and the evils of BN.
Help me to help you to fight for a JUST Malaysia for ALL Malaysians irrespective of races,religion and creed. .
Thank you
Pete
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