Was doing some shopping near Ampang Point yesterday noon when I noticed a patrol car parked outside Ampang Point Macdonald - an officer is busy writing summons to the 6 or so cars park illegally at the non parking zone by the road side.
wow! hard at work. Good to have such hard working police around.
Ampang Point is notorious for its lack of parking space and more notoriously known for the spit in your face motorist who park any where and any how they like. you see cars on the kerb, breaking the side walk tiles, you see car parking under the Tow Sign, you see cars parking with its tail blocking half the already small road.... yeah, MPAJ and the Traffic Police should go there a tow all this road blocker and fire hazard cars away.
But having said that, is there a plan to create more parking lots? Say built a multi storey car park? Though I dislike all these fler who park everywhere - to be fair - there is really a very huge shortage of parking bays. Why isnt the MPAJ looking into this?
On my way out from the Ampang Point car park - the patrol car is still there.. I notice a couple more police officer in a different patrol car near Habib Jewelery - their "all-purpose" summon book in hand dishing out summons to cars - again park at illegal and non marked zone.
Right after I passed them there is another patrol car near the road side facing the Pizza Hut - issuing summons to cars park near the road side. These cars should be towed and the car owners given a heft hefty fine because they are parking at a small two vehicle lane, effectively blocking one lane and creating a mini jam!
Kudos to the traffic police for being so hard working!
However, I am a bit surprise to see 2 patrol cars in the same area doing the same thing. Dont each of the patrol car have their assigned area to cover? Why are they concentrated at Ampang Point?
This is not good job distribution, not efficient nor effective in crime patrol.
What is 2 patrol car doing at the same area?? Is there something more to it?
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
City vs People of KL?
The web edition of the Sun reported that "City Hall plays vengeful politics" it says,
Maybe the question should be why DO the authority take action ONLY NOW and not before?
Have the authority suddenly discover that some of the hawkers are without licenses? It just dont make sense. The timing just dont make sense.
And as the City Hall is under the purview of the Federal Government it surely smells fishy... rotten fishy.
On the other hand, is there a problem with license application for the hawkers? Is there a problem with the existing law governing hawkers and eateries? Is the MP looking into this issues as well?
The City Hall DG says that "Enforcement is part of our job in managing KL. We want to keep KL clean, safe and tidy, and this is why we need to enforce the law," - well said.
Maybe, instead of picking on someone who is trying to earn a decent living working hard with their own capabilities, as compared to other individuals who are picked by political party and given a position, City Hall should also look into the paved side walk in the KL area - for safety sake.
Just take a stroll along Jln P. Ramlee from KLCC towards ShangriLa Hotel.
Notice how many obstacles you have to over come just to walk from one end to the other? There are the uneven tiles that you can trip over from, there are the broken tiles, there are the missing tiles, there are iron rod protruding from the ground, there are trees smack in the middle and yes the whole stress of the side walk is like a wave.. you can hardly find a flat area to walk on - and it is supposed to be a paved pedestrian side walk?
Talk about safe and tidy? come on-la....
They claimed that two months before the elections, inspections by City Hall against hawkers and petty traders were lax.
"10 Opposition MPs claim that there has been a four-fold increase in snap inspections by City Hall officers, compared with two months before the elections," said Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lun.
"After March 8, City Hall began to regularly summon hawkers for not having licences and confiscating their goods. In some parts of Kuala Lumpur, it has become a daily affair," he said.
He also pointed out that hawkers and petty traders in Kuala Lumpur are being victimised for petty offenses.
"The hawkers are being charged with small offences, like road obstruction with goods. As a result, their goods are all being confiscated." he said.
to which the City Hall reply,
City Hall director-general Datuk Salleh Yusup refuted the allegations, claiming the crackdown is part and parcel of City Hall enforcement."This is a regular and normal City Hall exercise. Enforcement is part of our job in managing KL. We want to keep KL clean, safe and tidy, and this is why we need to enforce the law," he said.
Well, the MP has said it - the hawkers plying their trade without licenses as well as having their goods which is obstructing the road being confiscated.
I mean, if the hawkers have not been following the law like having to have a license before they can trade why cant the authority concerned take action?Maybe the question should be why DO the authority take action ONLY NOW and not before?
Have the authority suddenly discover that some of the hawkers are without licenses? It just dont make sense. The timing just dont make sense.
And as the City Hall is under the purview of the Federal Government it surely smells fishy... rotten fishy.
On the other hand, is there a problem with license application for the hawkers? Is there a problem with the existing law governing hawkers and eateries? Is the MP looking into this issues as well?
The City Hall DG says that "Enforcement is part of our job in managing KL. We want to keep KL clean, safe and tidy, and this is why we need to enforce the law," - well said.
Maybe, instead of picking on someone who is trying to earn a decent living working hard with their own capabilities, as compared to other individuals who are picked by political party and given a position, City Hall should also look into the paved side walk in the KL area - for safety sake.
Just take a stroll along Jln P. Ramlee from KLCC towards ShangriLa Hotel.
Notice how many obstacles you have to over come just to walk from one end to the other? There are the uneven tiles that you can trip over from, there are the broken tiles, there are the missing tiles, there are iron rod protruding from the ground, there are trees smack in the middle and yes the whole stress of the side walk is like a wave.. you can hardly find a flat area to walk on - and it is supposed to be a paved pedestrian side walk?
Talk about safe and tidy? come on-la....
Monday, March 10, 2008
Should Pak Lah Go?
Calls for Pak Lah to step down is on the rise.
But why and who is going to take over his place?
The rakyat was royally pissed with the government for their insensitivities, inaction towards corrupt officials, lack of transparency in projects tender etc just to name a few and that is why as Malaysian we have make out voices heard by denying BN their 2/3.
We have enough qualified opposition to watch over the BN goons now - why is the rush to remove Pak Lah?
The rakyat mandate has shown his ineffectiveness as the PM so it can be put to full use by the opposition to erode further his/BN grip on power until the next GE.
If Pak Lah goes - what can the next person who take over do differently? If that person is another megalomaniac autocratic person like our former PM then they will be endless
bickering.
Let it be guys. Pak Lah is ineffective, arrogant and despite having big ears is not listening to the people but we got what we wanted and that is deny BN a 2/3 so that the BN goons will need to have second thoughts about building big mansions with one eye closed or using the rakyat money to support billion ringgit projects without transparency or accountability.
Dont go just yet.
But why and who is going to take over his place?
The rakyat was royally pissed with the government for their insensitivities, inaction towards corrupt officials, lack of transparency in projects tender etc just to name a few and that is why as Malaysian we have make out voices heard by denying BN their 2/3.
We have enough qualified opposition to watch over the BN goons now - why is the rush to remove Pak Lah?
The rakyat mandate has shown his ineffectiveness as the PM so it can be put to full use by the opposition to erode further his/BN grip on power until the next GE.
If Pak Lah goes - what can the next person who take over do differently? If that person is another megalomaniac autocratic person like our former PM then they will be endless
bickering.
Let it be guys. Pak Lah is ineffective, arrogant and despite having big ears is not listening to the people but we got what we wanted and that is deny BN a 2/3 so that the BN goons will need to have second thoughts about building big mansions with one eye closed or using the rakyat money to support billion ringgit projects without transparency or accountability.
Dont go just yet.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Malaysia 12thGE
Malaysians have spoken and in the process make history. The opposition won 5 states and now common people like myself would like to see if we will indeed be better represented.
While I am not expecting a transformation I do hope the new group of people representative who won in this GE to be able to debate on repressive and archaic law and repeal it.
Dont know how they are going to do it but make our current system more transparent and accountable for their doings.
phew! Really ... the dawn of a new era...and I hope, unlike 2004 that we malaysians have really made the right decision this time round.
While I am not expecting a transformation I do hope the new group of people representative who won in this GE to be able to debate on repressive and archaic law and repeal it.
Dont know how they are going to do it but make our current system more transparent and accountable for their doings.
phew! Really ... the dawn of a new era...and I hope, unlike 2004 that we malaysians have really made the right decision this time round.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Macau minister convicted of graft charges
From channelnewsasia Macau Minister Convicted of graft charges - gets 27 years jail term
Enough talking PM.
If you think you are worth another term - before the next election - give us Headline akin to the above.
We dont need more rhetoric. We WANT ACTION - not sandiwara. Not a slap on the wrist for the offender but serious prosecution like this: " Aside from the jail term, Ao is also fined US$30,000 and will have all his illegally-acquired assets confiscated, including his property in London."
CAN YOU WALK THE TALK?????
Dont say yes! but only after the next election.We WANT ACTION and WE WANT IT NOW!
We want to see what is your plan in charging the 18 big fishes you mentioned during your last election promises.
If you dont have one and dont intend to take any action - please SHUT UP and STEP DOWN.
That would be your greatest gift to Malaysia as the Prime Minister.
Thank you.
Enough talking PM.
If you think you are worth another term - before the next election - give us Headline akin to the above.
We dont need more rhetoric. We WANT ACTION - not sandiwara. Not a slap on the wrist for the offender but serious prosecution like this: " Aside from the jail term, Ao is also fined US$30,000 and will have all his illegally-acquired assets confiscated, including his property in London."
CAN YOU WALK THE TALK?????
Dont say yes! but only after the next election.We WANT ACTION and WE WANT IT NOW!
We want to see what is your plan in charging the 18 big fishes you mentioned during your last election promises.
If you dont have one and dont intend to take any action - please SHUT UP and STEP DOWN.
That would be your greatest gift to Malaysia as the Prime Minister.
Thank you.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Abduction Attempt in PUBLIC PLACES
From sun2surf.com headline "Girl foils attempt to abduct five-year-old sister in Pusat Bandar Puchong"
Read the news from sun2surf ... As a father of 3 should i be scared? Or outraged? That our kids now cant even play by the sidewalk?
The police is of no help at all. Their standard reply - We are investigating...? How? When? Only when your own kids get kidnapped?
Most of the police time are spent on arresting innocence with legitimate concern like this feature in Malaysiakini - Two nights in a police lock-up as a result they are not able to perform their sworn duty of ensuring the people live in a safe environment.
Crime rate is rising, inflation is rising and the PM is saying everything is OK??????????? wtf!
Read the news from sun2surf ... As a father of 3 should i be scared? Or outraged? That our kids now cant even play by the sidewalk?
The police is of no help at all. Their standard reply - We are investigating...? How? When? Only when your own kids get kidnapped?
Most of the police time are spent on arresting innocence with legitimate concern like this feature in Malaysiakini - Two nights in a police lock-up as a result they are not able to perform their sworn duty of ensuring the people live in a safe environment.
Crime rate is rising, inflation is rising and the PM is saying everything is OK??????????? wtf!
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Monday, January 07, 2008
Umno secretary-general Interview
I read about this interview from Rocky and visited Nuraina which has a link to the New Straits Times online that featured the interview.
As the home affairs minister, the umno sec-gen, a seasoned politician and a minister no less, yet his basic reasoning on replacing a Top Post, a MB of a state - make him sound so daft and hollow.
An excerpt from the interview:
Q: It is obvious that you feel that Shahidan should be out. Who would you want to be the replacement?
A: (Datuk Seri) Azmi Khalid. He's got a young wife.
Q: What has that got to do with anything?
A: She can promote Perlis well.
Q: Datuk Seri Azmi has also come out openly to comment on Perlis. Is there any reason to suggest that you and him are a tag-team against the MB?
A: We were childhood friends and classmates 55 years ago, we understand each other.
Q: It seems that your endorsement of Datuk Seri Azmi as the best candidate for Perlis MB is due to very personal reasons?
A: What better reason is there than to pick a friend whose capabilities you know so well.
I am no friend of the current Perlis MB and as a matter of fact I wrote about him in 2004 when he suggested to employ ex-gangster to be the law enforcer. So I am not writing this in support of him!
Anyway, let's look at this guys reasoning or lack of reasoning.
He wanted a MB to be removed -
Reason 1 : The current MB dont have a young wife
Reason 2 : His friend is eyeing for the job.
So there is no talk about the ineffectiveness or inefficiencies of the current MB - which is in most part of the world a yardstick on why a senior government need to vacate their post.
There is no talk about meritocracy or transparent campaigning/vetting of a possible candidate with integrity to take over the post except for the fact that he wanted his friend to take over.
HE HAS to announce that he WANT his FRIEND to TAKE OVER - isnt this Kleptocracy, Cronyism and Nepotism all in one...?
In line with his skewed reasoning on wanting his friend to take because he is a friend/crony - the most important aspect is that his friend has a young wife who can do marketing (and what is her background except being a TV presenter?) and therefore it should follow that her husband is a good candidate to replace the current MB.
Let's put it this way - if you are the MB of a state with the full state machinary at your disposal do you really need YOUR wife to do the marketing? Or is this guy suggesting that in "Perlis, a small state of 250,000 people" there is really no one more educated and qualified to do that??
As the home affairs minister, the umno sec-gen, a seasoned politician and a minister no less, yet his basic reasoning on replacing a Top Post, a MB of a state - make him sound so daft and hollow.
An excerpt from the interview:
Q: It is obvious that you feel that Shahidan should be out. Who would you want to be the replacement?
A: (Datuk Seri) Azmi Khalid. He's got a young wife.
Q: What has that got to do with anything?
A: She can promote Perlis well.
Q: Datuk Seri Azmi has also come out openly to comment on Perlis. Is there any reason to suggest that you and him are a tag-team against the MB?
A: We were childhood friends and classmates 55 years ago, we understand each other.
Q: It seems that your endorsement of Datuk Seri Azmi as the best candidate for Perlis MB is due to very personal reasons?
A: What better reason is there than to pick a friend whose capabilities you know so well.
I am no friend of the current Perlis MB and as a matter of fact I wrote about him in 2004 when he suggested to employ ex-gangster to be the law enforcer. So I am not writing this in support of him!
Anyway, let's look at this guys reasoning or lack of reasoning.
He wanted a MB to be removed -
Reason 1 : The current MB dont have a young wife
Reason 2 : His friend is eyeing for the job.
So there is no talk about the ineffectiveness or inefficiencies of the current MB - which is in most part of the world a yardstick on why a senior government need to vacate their post.
There is no talk about meritocracy or transparent campaigning/vetting of a possible candidate with integrity to take over the post except for the fact that he wanted his friend to take over.
HE HAS to announce that he WANT his FRIEND to TAKE OVER - isnt this Kleptocracy, Cronyism and Nepotism all in one...?
In line with his skewed reasoning on wanting his friend to take because he is a friend/crony - the most important aspect is that his friend has a young wife who can do marketing (and what is her background except being a TV presenter?) and therefore it should follow that her husband is a good candidate to replace the current MB.
Let's put it this way - if you are the MB of a state with the full state machinary at your disposal do you really need YOUR wife to do the marketing? Or is this guy suggesting that in "Perlis, a small state of 250,000 people" there is really no one more educated and qualified to do that??
Friday, December 28, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Silent majority have spoken
From www.thestar.com.my - December 14, 2007
PM: Silent majority have spoken – we don’t want demos (link will expires when archives)
Actually the full version of the silent majority voices are:
1: We dont want demos - at least not those headed by monkeys, monyet or krisses
2: We dont want hypocrite in the Government who say they would listen but is deaf and asleep
3: We dont want one-eye close parliamentarians
4: We dont want bocor minister who can get excited at the sight of red mini skirts
5: We dont want stupidstupidstupid minister who does not understand what the hell is legislature, executive and judiciary
6: We dont want crooks who built small mansion and try to act like a born again angel
7: We dont want bigots MP who think crosses should only be use in Math and not on buildings
8: We dont want mis-information minister who cant speak properly and does not understand the meaning of the internet information revolution
9: We dont want crooks who wear uniform and have no respect for the sanctity of parliament
and
10: We dont want repressive laws that accord power to individual to wield as they please.
WE WANT A REPEAL OF ALL DRACONIAN, REPRESSIVE AND OPPRESSIVE LAWs!
PM: Silent majority have spoken – we don’t want demos (link will expires when archives)
Actually the full version of the silent majority voices are:
1: We dont want demos - at least not those headed by monkeys, monyet or krisses
2: We dont want hypocrite in the Government who say they would listen but is deaf and asleep
3: We dont want one-eye close parliamentarians
4: We dont want bocor minister who can get excited at the sight of red mini skirts
5: We dont want stupidstupidstupid minister who does not understand what the hell is legislature, executive and judiciary
6: We dont want crooks who built small mansion and try to act like a born again angel
7: We dont want bigots MP who think crosses should only be use in Math and not on buildings
8: We dont want mis-information minister who cant speak properly and does not understand the meaning of the internet information revolution
9: We dont want crooks who wear uniform and have no respect for the sanctity of parliament
and
10: We dont want repressive laws that accord power to individual to wield as they please.
WE WANT A REPEAL OF ALL DRACONIAN, REPRESSIVE AND OPPRESSIVE LAWs!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Something Rotten in our Men in Blue?
There is a chinese saying that goes like this: "Good man dont become a constable" ... i dont really know where this saying originates or whether it originates from Hongkong (because of the endemic corruption problem with their police force in the 70's) or China which has a long history of corruption till present day.
But essentially, as explained to me by someone the meaning of that saying is: good people especially people with integrity should not become a policeman because of the percieved impression that the force (whether HK, CN or here) is corrupt and that men in uniform tend to bully the group that is less prone to offer any resistance rather than doing their sworn duty to uphold law and order.
However, I always believe that in all organization there is a always the good and the bad. And in the case of Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Ramli Yusuff and his men implicated in the wrongful detention I hope, if they are really men of integrity who is just doing their duty according to the law that they will find inspiration in Serpico.
While the story of Serpico is different because Serpico chose to uphold his principle rather than buck under the pressure from his corrupted colleagues whereas CCID Director Ramli is actually acting against a self confessed crook, essentially the moral of the story is about doing the right thing because they were sworn to do so.
We have a Serpico (kind-of) in former ACA Sabah director Mohamad Ramli Mananwho spoke out and reported on his top boss...
But then Serpico is operating in an environment where they have judicial integrity and where the top cop - the Police Commissioner and the city Mayor is elected and vetted by the people and they have integrity in what they do - well at least, they listen to public sentiments.
so the question is, in my beloved country, do we have a judiciary which is impartial and is able to discharge their duties with integrity?
i wont ask the same of the PDRM (malaysia police force) because they have refused to implement the IPCMC despite a huge public outrage and time and again they have failed the public in terms of arresting the increasing crime rate.
But essentially, as explained to me by someone the meaning of that saying is: good people especially people with integrity should not become a policeman because of the percieved impression that the force (whether HK, CN or here) is corrupt and that men in uniform tend to bully the group that is less prone to offer any resistance rather than doing their sworn duty to uphold law and order.
However, I always believe that in all organization there is a always the good and the bad. And in the case of Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Ramli Yusuff and his men implicated in the wrongful detention I hope, if they are really men of integrity who is just doing their duty according to the law that they will find inspiration in Serpico.
While the story of Serpico is different because Serpico chose to uphold his principle rather than buck under the pressure from his corrupted colleagues whereas CCID Director Ramli is actually acting against a self confessed crook, essentially the moral of the story is about doing the right thing because they were sworn to do so.
We have a Serpico (kind-of) in former ACA Sabah director Mohamad Ramli Mananwho spoke out and reported on his top boss...
But then Serpico is operating in an environment where they have judicial integrity and where the top cop - the Police Commissioner and the city Mayor is elected and vetted by the people and they have integrity in what they do - well at least, they listen to public sentiments.
so the question is, in my beloved country, do we have a judiciary which is impartial and is able to discharge their duties with integrity?
i wont ask the same of the PDRM (malaysia police force) because they have refused to implement the IPCMC despite a huge public outrage and time and again they have failed the public in terms of arresting the increasing crime rate.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
There is a sicko out there
yes. there is a real nut case, a pervert out there. and he/she has done this.
The family has suffered enuf. Why is the authorities concerned so careless and callous in handling individual private documents? If it is really pix of post mortem or pix taken by the police forensics i really hope the parents of the deceased would sue the department for divulging personal information and for being careless and callous.
The family has suffered enuf. And I am sure of this. Whatever religion that pervert practices or even if he is an agnos or an atheist - his/her time will come.
I dont mean to be spiteful. But I have two little girls myself and it pains me to hear of such cruel things happening to innocent child.
If there is really a God ( I am an agnos) out there. Please do something for a change?
The family has suffered enuf. Why is the authorities concerned so careless and callous in handling individual private documents? If it is really pix of post mortem or pix taken by the police forensics i really hope the parents of the deceased would sue the department for divulging personal information and for being careless and callous.
The family has suffered enuf. And I am sure of this. Whatever religion that pervert practices or even if he is an agnos or an atheist - his/her time will come.
I dont mean to be spiteful. But I have two little girls myself and it pains me to hear of such cruel things happening to innocent child.
If there is really a God ( I am an agnos) out there. Please do something for a change?
Friday, October 05, 2007
Rais - Dress Decently!
Ministry to vet performers for decency - yeah...that's the headline in Malaysiakini. Our self appointed moral guardian holier than thou Culture and Arts Minister Rais Yatim has this to say: Foreign performers who want to perform in Msia - They have to dress decently... and behave in a manner appropriate in Malaysia," Rais said.
sir? helloooo? where you come from? mars?
jeeezzzz.... its really sickening to see all these so call minister (ugh*) out doing themselves..... please everyone, help me, help yourself - let's remove all this Neanderthals !!!!
sir? helloooo? where you come from? mars?
jeeezzzz.... its really sickening to see all these so call minister (ugh*) out doing themselves..... please everyone, help me, help yourself - let's remove all this Neanderthals !!!!
ACA goes after PKR whistleblowers
The headlines in sun2surf Oct 4th 2007 and Malaysiakini Lingam tape: Name source or face jail just reinforce the public perception that the ACA is not partial and lack transparency in executing their duties.
I have a number of layman questions which I hope the new ACA Director can answer:
1: Why are they in a hurry to find out who the whistle-blower is? What purpose would it serve?
2: Can the ACA give any guarantee of protection to the whistle-blower if he/she step forward?
3: The ACA say that the Star (correct correct correct) in the recording is not contactable - given the seriousness of the case - i am pretty sure there must be a law that ACA can use to compel that person to report in no matter where they are?
4: Why wasnt the rest of the players implicated being questioned till date?
5: What is the purpose of the ACA investigation? Why are they only interviewing the people who submit information rather than the alleged law breaker?
4 days after the ACA Director gave the Star Paper interview ACA wants to be respected, not feared we are shown his inefficiency, toothlessness and ineffectiveness in handling major cases.
And he want ACA to be respected? not feared? I assure you sir, I fear the ACA, i fear the SB, as a matter of fact I fear all this sleuth type of set up.
But my fear of you is not the same of the fear I have when I work in Spore. I fear the Spore authority because I know if I am caught and found guilty the law will take its course.
I fear your agency sir because based on the current event your department has shown that you only investigate the people who come forward and you have no qualms in invoking any laws to make the people who come forward life difficult.
I fear your agency sir because I dont know your leanings - is the agency working for the people or for the PM office or for the highest bidder?
I have a number of layman questions which I hope the new ACA Director can answer:
1: Why are they in a hurry to find out who the whistle-blower is? What purpose would it serve?
2: Can the ACA give any guarantee of protection to the whistle-blower if he/she step forward?
3: The ACA say that the Star (correct correct correct) in the recording is not contactable - given the seriousness of the case - i am pretty sure there must be a law that ACA can use to compel that person to report in no matter where they are?
4: Why wasnt the rest of the players implicated being questioned till date?
5: What is the purpose of the ACA investigation? Why are they only interviewing the people who submit information rather than the alleged law breaker?
4 days after the ACA Director gave the Star Paper interview ACA wants to be respected, not feared we are shown his inefficiency, toothlessness and ineffectiveness in handling major cases.
And he want ACA to be respected? not feared? I assure you sir, I fear the ACA, i fear the SB, as a matter of fact I fear all this sleuth type of set up.
But my fear of you is not the same of the fear I have when I work in Spore. I fear the Spore authority because I know if I am caught and found guilty the law will take its course.
I fear your agency sir because based on the current event your department has shown that you only investigate the people who come forward and you have no qualms in invoking any laws to make the people who come forward life difficult.
I fear your agency sir because I dont know your leanings - is the agency working for the people or for the PM office or for the highest bidder?
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
ACA wants to be respected, not feared?
According to a report in thestar paper: ACA wants to be respected, not feared..
Respect is earned not asked for. The ACA director when asked about comparing with ICAC has this to say:
I mean, come on-la... you can say ICAC adopted Msian ACA laws and learnt from us but at the same time you "claim" ACA is better just because you prosecuted prominent figures?
Now this brings me back to Badawi statement of catching 18 big fishes...How many of the 18 big fish Badawi highlited when he became PM was investigated and prosecuted till date?
If we have a better track record how come in the 2007 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index Hongkong is raked 14 and Malaysia 43?
Have your agency resolved some of the reports lodged by Citizen Nades? Ok. Maybe Citizen Nades report has been sitting in your office for so long you clerk is unable to find it yet... but what about this: Blow away the whistle-blower If what was reported is true, what do you intend to do with your errant staff?
Here's another interesting case which I hope to hear from you: SPECIAL REPORT: ACA whistleblower tells all. Remember the patriotic En Mohamad Ramli Abdul Manan?
Yes, the rakyat does have a very negative perception of your agency... why not do something positive by at least reopening the file of some of the report above?
Or are you just another all talk Director?
Respect is earned not asked for. The ACA director when asked about comparing with ICAC has this to say:
Q: Would you like to see the ACA modelled after the much-feared ICAC in Hong Kong?
A: To say the ICAC in Hong Kong is feared and better is incorrect. In fact, they adopted our laws and learnt from us. We have a better track record than them in terms of prosecuting prominent figures and I also don’t think there is any other agency in this region that has taken action against top officials more than us. I rather make the ACA a respected agency than a feared one.
I mean, come on-la... you can say ICAC adopted Msian ACA laws and learnt from us but at the same time you "claim" ACA is better just because you prosecuted prominent figures?
Now this brings me back to Badawi statement of catching 18 big fishes...How many of the 18 big fish Badawi highlited when he became PM was investigated and prosecuted till date?
If we have a better track record how come in the 2007 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index Hongkong is raked 14 and Malaysia 43?
Have your agency resolved some of the reports lodged by Citizen Nades? Ok. Maybe Citizen Nades report has been sitting in your office for so long you clerk is unable to find it yet... but what about this: Blow away the whistle-blower If what was reported is true, what do you intend to do with your errant staff?
Here's another interesting case which I hope to hear from you: SPECIAL REPORT: ACA whistleblower tells all. Remember the patriotic En Mohamad Ramli Abdul Manan?
Yes, the rakyat does have a very negative perception of your agency... why not do something positive by at least reopening the file of some of the report above?
Or are you just another all talk Director?
Tussle at luxury car importer
Tussle at luxury car importer gives investors glimpse of industry's opaque ways
An interesting read. Wonder since when our ACA is so super duper effective. Citizen Nades should give this Tan Sri N a call to see whether he did make an ACA report that got those dude off their air cond room out so quickly or maybe he should check with the new ACA Director on how to phrase a report to get them to act - at least first to clear his "coffin" case filed eons ago.Friday, September 28, 2007
Politics Is the Art of Looking for Trouble
chance upon this on the web... how apt!
“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy.” - Earnest Benn quotes
Let's look at the sentences individually:
"Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not" - and this is what the bodoh bodoh bodoh minister has to say; There is no crisis in the judiciary and neither is there any scandal involved, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz.
And he blamed the opposition for creating the scandal in order to erode public confidence in the judiciary. - excerpt from Malaysiakini - need subscription to read.
"diagnosing it incorrectly" - ‘What crisis? I don’t see any’
"applying the wrong remedy" - Is the tape authentic? That's the panel's job
“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy.” - Earnest Benn quotes
Let's look at the sentences individually:
"Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not" - and this is what the bodoh bodoh bodoh minister has to say; There is no crisis in the judiciary and neither is there any scandal involved, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz.
And he blamed the opposition for creating the scandal in order to erode public confidence in the judiciary. - excerpt from Malaysiakini - need subscription to read.
"diagnosing it incorrectly" - ‘What crisis? I don’t see any’
"applying the wrong remedy" - Is the tape authentic? That's the panel's job
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