Many are suspecting that the BN is trying to conceal its internal workings, and try to stop fund flow and multiplier effect in Penang. Most ‘selected’ contractors for new infrastructural projects would come from Kuala Lumpur, that is for sure.

Therefore, these BN politicians in Kuala Lumpur are dead on centralized control. Is this a good way? Of course, they can say that there do not trust the funds in the hands of opposition DAP. Is the BN trying to draw PR effort to capturing the federal government?

Or is it that, the funds in the hands of the federal government would serve other rational purposes. The multiplier effect of Kuala Lumpur could be much higher in Kuala Lumpur than say Kelantan or Terengganu (no disrespect) – this could the logical explanation. It tells you that they expect an economic downturn and are trying to avert it.

It can also be construed as a sign of siege mentality in the BN – the braves of ‘Sitting Bull’ encircling ‘Custer’ in the Little Big Horn. This is because, KL’s progress is a bastion for BN’s political expediency.

We can start to speculate on the political. The picture will get clearer as the next general elections get nearer.

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Well, well, well Mr.KTK …. You expect him to clean up your … and your master’s …? Clever. Now I know why you run to the Fed.

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I still believe that PR still holds the best hope the country has in reversing its fortunes but PR has to understand its basic commitment to its own ideals and the aspirations of the rakyat and the nation. LGE is coming from ego and not basic principle. To keep quiet would be to abet a seerious error in judgement. On the whole I still believe that he is sincere and will do good. On this issue we have to be clear just as he has to be clear so that he could brush up his acts as the cm of the rakyat.

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I think the squatters want to have the cake and eat it too. Plain & simple, they had lost the trial. They were determined by the court that they do not own the land as they had claimed. They have presented tons of evidences yet the court is not convinced.

In this case, I think LGE and company are going overboard to help negotiate a settlement. Now, the develop has given in and willing to give each family a 1400sf double storey terrace house. The value of the house is around RM600-700K in that area.

If the squatters are still not willing to accept the offer, I say bring in the bulldozers…. They do not deserve any of our sympathies.

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If ever PM federal able to settle the kampung buah pala issue by bailing out with some fund, will this mean the villages & hindraf will support BN?

I dont think tax payer want their money all into this kampung buah pala.

By history how many malay kampungs in Penang were destroyed during BN-UMNO’s time. UMNO just loving doing it one kampung after another in the name of development and facililated by Gerakan. The malays continued voting BN until when it is critical, when they want change, how many kampungs left today?
I can see many in future like kpg buah pala but the malays are too arrogant to learn from others until they get a letter noticing them to move out.

Even in the RSNPP 2020 kampung warisan also subject to future destruction if Ncer materialised, if BN rules again. Kampung Warisan is an opera created by UMNO and Gerakan. Bluff.

Rakyat must be smart to survive, out there are
scavangers be it BN or PR.

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http://thenutgraph.com/article-4409.htmlPenang

Gerakan Youth wants Guan Eng to explain luxury bungalow
8 Jul 09 : 7.40PM
PENANG, 8 July 2009: Penang Gerakan Youth today called on Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to explain the renting of a luxury bungalow.

The movement’s vice-head, H’ng Khoon Leng, said the explanation would be in line with the concept of “Efficiency, Accountability and Transparency” practised by the state government led by Lim, and that Lim’s avoidance of several questions raised by Gerakan on the matter showed that he was trying to evade the issue.

“Lim had said in a statement that he need not respond to what we had raised because it was a personal matter, and this reflected that the chief minister is arrogant, not transparent, and is trying to avoid petty issues.

“What we raised needs to be answered because it involves the principles of transparency and public expenditure. Don’t the people have the right to know about it?” H’ng said at a press conference here today.

On Monday, it was reported that Gerakan Youth was disappointed with Lim for citing the presence of termites, fire ants and civet cats at his official residence, Seri Teratai, as reasons for his moving into a luxury bungalow.

Consequently, H’ng was reported to have asked for a clarification from Lim on when the chief minister had decided to move out of his official residence; the date of the deposit payment for renting the luxury bungalo; and to show the rental agreement letter and the duration of the agreement.

Gerakan Youth was also reported to have asked for an explanation on the massive renovation works on the bungalow, including the cost, who paid for the renovation, and when Lim would move back to Seri Teratai. — Bernama

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A PHT spokeswoman did speak strongly about the heritage value of the area during a press conference organised by the villagers. – Anil

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