Samy: Weather to blame for the MRR2 cracks
Wednesday, February 8th, 2006 | 1:03 am @ SK
According to Works Minister S. Samy Vellu, weather is the real culprit for causing cracks in the Middle Ring Road II (MRR2).
"There’s some problem with the design but it’s the weather in this country that contributed mainly to the structural problem." […]He said that although the local climate had been taken into account at the initial stage, the hot and wet weather conditions contributed to the cracks, compounded by the pipe leakage at the viaduct.
More or less, I can feel the sense of hopelessness is cultivating within myself, much to the public astonishment with his good PR skill in providing spontaneous yet ridiculous response, don’t you agree?
February 8th, 2006 at 2:02 am
If only Mother Nature can speak for herself.
In fact, I have heard sources saying that even the engineers who are responsible for the MRR2 project says that the entire project isn’t safe to begin with.
The engineers themselves claimed that they would want to avoid the stretch if they can help it. It’s just not "engineered" for public safety and the approval of the design was still a mystery to them, since there are many "loopholes" in it.
February 8th, 2006 at 2:43 am
This is the "mother of all lies" that Samy has given!
What about ALL the other flyovers and overhead highways in the Klang Valley? Are they not subjected to the same weather in Malaysia? And they have been exposed longer than the 5 years in MMR2 and why they do not show signs of cracks etc?
A small "biopsy" of the MMR2 would easily show that there were NOT enough cement used, another sad case of sub sub contract work.
February 8th, 2006 at 2:16 pm
landslide: blame weather
flyover crack: blame weather
if flyover collapse and cause death, to whom you want to point the blame Mr. Samy ? You want to blame God to cause the death?
This is another version of ‘Bangau oh Bangau’
Oh Mr. Samy, Oh Mr. Samy,
Kenapa flyover MMR2 crack?
Macam mana flyover MMR2 tak crack,
Cuaca panas sangat
Hujan tak berhenti-henti
February 8th, 2006 at 3:30 pm
why blame the weather for the cracks in MMR2?
why does it only happen to MMR2 instead of the others?
he’s sick!
the reason why Samy Vellu gained votes during the election is because he’s a Barisan National candidate…
[SK] Well said, if you know any voters at Sungai Siput, please shoot them the question, all of us would like the answer too. ;-)
February 8th, 2006 at 4:30 pm
omg….this shows the responsibility level of our dear Samy Vallu…and this also shows the mindset of our dear Samy Vallu…
A classic example of "Berak tak keluar, menyalahkan lantai keras"
February 8th, 2006 at 5:21 pm
Yow Chuan, please state the sources lah. I also can say i heard from bla bla bla…then in the end it’s just crapping coz no sources quoted.
Sammy Vellu is really out of this world when come to cock talking, i also kalah…i think other minesters will try to blame the nature for any wrong doings in the near future…LOL
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February 13th, 2006 at 9:08 am
[…] Jan 26: Works Minister S. Samy Vellu assured the public that Middle Ring Rong II (MRR2) is safe. Feb 4: Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi instructed the closure of MRR2, after taking into account the safety of motorists who ply through the highway. Feb 8: Samy Vellu complained weather is the real culprit for causing cracks in the Middle Ring Road II (MRR2). Feb 9: Allegation of serious cracks found on at least three support beams of Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH) was reported by Utusan Malaysia. Fen 10: Prime Minister who is concerned with the people safety, instructed the Public Works Department (PWD) to inspect all viaducts and bridges in the country frequently to ensure no faults occurred. Feb 12: Public had complained to the station that there were problems with the Menora Tunnel in Jelapang. Apparently, Samy Vellu is very unhappy. He was quoted as saying that he won’t answer any complaint that was made through television station and asked public to call his mobile phone instead, in which the number was shown on screen by Buletin Utama, TV3. "You can even call me if you are not satisfied. Don’t go to the TV stations." […]