Malaysian Issues ..
* supposed to be posted on 10 June 2006*
Last night's opening football match was quite a spectacular one and was precedded by an almost wondeful short opening ceremony. That started I think with the legendary Pele holding the World Cup trophy coming out with international German model Claudia Schiffer. There were some German dances with ladies having extremely wide dresses .. weird. The last thing about that ceremony I can tell are the performances by Il Divo and Toni Braxton as well as women with gigantic dresses being lifted high up the stadium. I find one of this year's official world cup songs nice - Time of Our Lives by those stated above. It's certainly better than 2002's which was Boom by Anastacia.
As I was saying, Germany scored 4 goals in total with Costa Rica having only 2. Philip Lahm scored the first while the fourth was by Miroslav Klose. The next match which I didn't bother watching was Poland vs. Ecuador - 0-2. Coming back to my title, I will be presenting you all with the following :-
The Mahathir and Badawi Showdown
As many Malaysians already know, there has always been a constant rift between our PM, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (Pak Lah) and his predecessor, Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir. This week however Dr. Mahathir came out with his harshest criticism yet of Pak Lah administration. The scene of events are as follows:
Wednesday - June 7 2006
Dr. Mahathir lashed out that Pak Lah had not been his first choice as successor but second after the current Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. According to Dr. M, Najib received the highest votes but he decided to choose Pak Lah anyway not elaborating on what votes he meant (formality i'm guessing).
Dr. M then claimed that Pak Lah had dismantled his projects when he was PM and betrayed his trust. Dr M said he was hurt by allegations that he used up all government money and the Government was bankrupt because of his mega-infrastructure projects during his 22 years of power. He compared this as "helping many people only to have them stab him in the back".. harsh. When asked again, he says that Pak Lah had given him "minor bruises" and that he had the habit of chosing the wrong people.
He added that it was not his plan to interfere with the Government after stepping down but there were certain things that were promised by the incoming Government but it not only did not do things as promised but reversed many decisions made (by the former Government) when he (Pak Lah) was still in the Government. He thought this would be carried out during Pak Lah's period in power but new things cropped up and promises were not kept.
Thursday - June 8 2006
Almost all cabinet members are furious over Dr. M's criticism. Among the reasons given by various people are that having stepped down, he should not try controlling the Govt. n let Pak Lah do it his way. Parties under the Pak Lah led national coalition of Barisan Nasional in particular MCA and MIC also voiced out their strong support for the current prime minister's leadership.
Even Najib himself came out urging all political leaders to stand by Abdullah and support his leadership. He voiced that he himself would be standing by Pak Lah. He added that every prime minister will do his best depending on the circumstances of the time and even Dr. M did his best during his time as prime minister.
Friday - June 9 2006
"Dr. Mahathir is free to say anything" - the main reply of Pak Lah towards Dr. M's criticisms. Pak Lah added that since Malaysia is a democratic country, Tun (Dr. M) is free to say anything and he wouldn't mind. Pak Lah said he needed to fulfill the mandate given to him by the Malaysians during the general election to the Barisan Nasional administration under his leadership. Pak Lah said that with the Ninth Malaysian Plan already rolled out, the 10th and 11th will follow up soon enough.
Political leaders meanwhile are still being stoic in defending Pak Lah's leadership . Some have also advised the two to make up as this ongoing war of words would not be beneficial and may affect the country in some ways. It has also been pointed out that Dr. M had receive the same comments and remarks about his leadarship in his early years as prime minister.
Saturday - June 10 2006
Dr. M stressed that he is not picking up a fight with Pak Lah but merely wanted answers to questions regarding policies abandoned by the current government. Dr Mahathir singled out four issues: the Government’s decision to scrap the Johor bridge (main concern of Dr M .. if you ask me), the sale of MV Agusta, the issuance of Approved Permits (AP) for car imports, and why Proton Holding Bhd chief executive officer Tengku Tan Sri Mahaleel Tengku Ariff’s contract was not renewed.
Among the interesting statements I personally picked out in Dr M's rebuttal towards the Cabinet minister's reactions towards his outburst are as follows - "I’m interested in finding answers to why Agusta was sold to an Italian company with a two-Euro capital.", "Why do you sack a chief executive officer (of Proton) who has been managing well and made the company profitable? And why appoint somebody who made it unprofitable, and lose RM500mil?", "Why was the (Johor) bridge not built when work had already started and it was already agreed to by the Cabinet and when Singapore was not complaining?".
Dr. M also expressed disappointment that some ministers who were also in his Cabinet were questioning his right to criticise instead of answering his questions. He also commented who that they were once his cabinet ministers who happened to agree with everything he said but things now changed with a new prime minister around.
Last night's opening football match was quite a spectacular one and was precedded by an almost wondeful short opening ceremony. That started I think with the legendary Pele holding the World Cup trophy coming out with international German model Claudia Schiffer. There were some German dances with ladies having extremely wide dresses .. weird. The last thing about that ceremony I can tell are the performances by Il Divo and Toni Braxton as well as women with gigantic dresses being lifted high up the stadium. I find one of this year's official world cup songs nice - Time of Our Lives by those stated above. It's certainly better than 2002's which was Boom by Anastacia.
As I was saying, Germany scored 4 goals in total with Costa Rica having only 2. Philip Lahm scored the first while the fourth was by Miroslav Klose. The next match which I didn't bother watching was Poland vs. Ecuador - 0-2. Coming back to my title, I will be presenting you all with the following :-
The Mahathir and Badawi Showdown
As many Malaysians already know, there has always been a constant rift between our PM, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (Pak Lah) and his predecessor, Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir. This week however Dr. Mahathir came out with his harshest criticism yet of Pak Lah administration. The scene of events are as follows:
Wednesday - June 7 2006
Dr. Mahathir lashed out that Pak Lah had not been his first choice as successor but second after the current Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. According to Dr. M, Najib received the highest votes but he decided to choose Pak Lah anyway not elaborating on what votes he meant (formality i'm guessing).
Dr. M then claimed that Pak Lah had dismantled his projects when he was PM and betrayed his trust. Dr M said he was hurt by allegations that he used up all government money and the Government was bankrupt because of his mega-infrastructure projects during his 22 years of power. He compared this as "helping many people only to have them stab him in the back".. harsh. When asked again, he says that Pak Lah had given him "minor bruises" and that he had the habit of chosing the wrong people.
He added that it was not his plan to interfere with the Government after stepping down but there were certain things that were promised by the incoming Government but it not only did not do things as promised but reversed many decisions made (by the former Government) when he (Pak Lah) was still in the Government. He thought this would be carried out during Pak Lah's period in power but new things cropped up and promises were not kept.
Thursday - June 8 2006
Almost all cabinet members are furious over Dr. M's criticism. Among the reasons given by various people are that having stepped down, he should not try controlling the Govt. n let Pak Lah do it his way. Parties under the Pak Lah led national coalition of Barisan Nasional in particular MCA and MIC also voiced out their strong support for the current prime minister's leadership.
Even Najib himself came out urging all political leaders to stand by Abdullah and support his leadership. He voiced that he himself would be standing by Pak Lah. He added that every prime minister will do his best depending on the circumstances of the time and even Dr. M did his best during his time as prime minister.
Friday - June 9 2006
"Dr. Mahathir is free to say anything" - the main reply of Pak Lah towards Dr. M's criticisms. Pak Lah added that since Malaysia is a democratic country, Tun (Dr. M) is free to say anything and he wouldn't mind. Pak Lah said he needed to fulfill the mandate given to him by the Malaysians during the general election to the Barisan Nasional administration under his leadership. Pak Lah said that with the Ninth Malaysian Plan already rolled out, the 10th and 11th will follow up soon enough.
Political leaders meanwhile are still being stoic in defending Pak Lah's leadership . Some have also advised the two to make up as this ongoing war of words would not be beneficial and may affect the country in some ways. It has also been pointed out that Dr. M had receive the same comments and remarks about his leadarship in his early years as prime minister.
Saturday - June 10 2006
Dr. M stressed that he is not picking up a fight with Pak Lah but merely wanted answers to questions regarding policies abandoned by the current government. Dr Mahathir singled out four issues: the Government’s decision to scrap the Johor bridge (main concern of Dr M .. if you ask me), the sale of MV Agusta, the issuance of Approved Permits (AP) for car imports, and why Proton Holding Bhd chief executive officer Tengku Tan Sri Mahaleel Tengku Ariff’s contract was not renewed.
Among the interesting statements I personally picked out in Dr M's rebuttal towards the Cabinet minister's reactions towards his outburst are as follows - "I’m interested in finding answers to why Agusta was sold to an Italian company with a two-Euro capital.", "Why do you sack a chief executive officer (of Proton) who has been managing well and made the company profitable? And why appoint somebody who made it unprofitable, and lose RM500mil?", "Why was the (Johor) bridge not built when work had already started and it was already agreed to by the Cabinet and when Singapore was not complaining?".
Dr. M also expressed disappointment that some ministers who were also in his Cabinet were questioning his right to criticise instead of answering his questions. He also commented who that they were once his cabinet ministers who happened to agree with everything he said but things now changed with a new prime minister around.
**
I have some of my own opinions on this issue too. First, I do agree with a bunch out there that Najib would have made a better prime minister. I will not further clarify why so that I do not upset the feelings of other people out there. Those closest to me know why I prefer Najib. Well, I'll just have to wait till Pak Lah steps down I guess.
On the MV Augusta issue, I do not know the in-depths of it but I must say that it was rather ridiculous for it to be sold with a two-euro capital. On the Johor Bridge issue however, I most certainly must go with Dr. M. The project was nearly finalised during his time as PM. So why cancel it off just because Singapore wanted some airspace for training n some of our sand. We torture them enough already with the daily supply of shit water which they proudly call NEwater. The government covers this issue up with an excuse that Malaysians are not willing to give up airspace and sand to Singapore. Just another lame cover-up ...
Disclaimer : Most of the info used for my articles are extracted from the valuable resources of Star Newspaper. On my own opinions, no one including the government has the right to take action against me .. This is a DEMOCRATIC nation where freedom of speech or kebebasan bersuara with limitations is practised. Through all I have stated, I have not at all gone overboard ..
I have some of my own opinions on this issue too. First, I do agree with a bunch out there that Najib would have made a better prime minister. I will not further clarify why so that I do not upset the feelings of other people out there. Those closest to me know why I prefer Najib. Well, I'll just have to wait till Pak Lah steps down I guess.
On the MV Augusta issue, I do not know the in-depths of it but I must say that it was rather ridiculous for it to be sold with a two-euro capital. On the Johor Bridge issue however, I most certainly must go with Dr. M. The project was nearly finalised during his time as PM. So why cancel it off just because Singapore wanted some airspace for training n some of our sand. We torture them enough already with the daily supply of shit water which they proudly call NEwater. The government covers this issue up with an excuse that Malaysians are not willing to give up airspace and sand to Singapore. Just another lame cover-up ...
Disclaimer : Most of the info used for my articles are extracted from the valuable resources of Star Newspaper. On my own opinions, no one including the government has the right to take action against me .. This is a DEMOCRATIC nation where freedom of speech or kebebasan bersuara with limitations is practised. Through all I have stated, I have not at all gone overboard ..
posted by Brandon at
4:03 AM
3 Comments:
Oh..hahha..yes.I still support Mahathir..cuz for all u noe..he has been asking for answers qietly but no 1 bother to give him any. and in my opinion..Pak Lah is pretty weak in leading the country. He is lembab..and he is saying tht Mahathir is wasting the nation's money and bla bla bla which is so not true.He even said tht the cabinet are hippokrit cuz yesterday, when they say they are building the bridge, everyone agreed and when now, Pak Lah say they shouldn't, everyone said yes, we shouldn't. Hahha...why I, an 12 year old, know so much? I get from the same resources as u...The Star=P
and oh, u made a mistake. He is not Datuk seri dr mahathir but Tun..=D
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Phooisze, at 3:18 PM
and..no 1 can take action against us..soo, chill..=)
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Phooisze, at 3:20 PM
i dont know if star makes a good resources for politic. so much so cover up and shit.eg. the protester infront of twin towers... and so on. dr M is a seeder of coruption and a supporter of NEP. only know how to build mega project at peoples expense... pak lah is too lembeh to be a leader. i think ketua kampong is a more suitable job for him
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Anonymous, at 1:58 AM
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