Comments on: Questionable land deals give Guan Eng huge headache

By: Y Leong

Y Leong — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:31:23 +0000

Yup, Guan Eng and BR have their hands full in cleaning up the s*** left behind by KTK and his (gang).
However, let me state clearly here that LGE and BR can count on true Penangites who will step up to the plate if and when there i any need for help in any way to contribute our time, effort and skills in rehabilitating the Penang we love.
Action must be taken to bring to justice ALL people responsible for the removal and/or destruction of Government file – not only in Penang but also in Perak and Selangor. As it is, the complete silence on the part of Badawi and his top echelon “leaders” (Phoooeey!!!) only confirms my view that the BN is headed and comprises (many) crooks who have betrayed the trust that Malaysians have placed on them (remember all this promises – sorry lah, saya pun lupa? – Correct? Correct? Correct?). LGE (Nazir Jamaluddin in Perak and Tan Sri Khalid in Selangor as well) should set up a special team of investigators, accountants and whoever else is needed, to thoroughly investigate all suspicious deals and make it a point that all perpetrators are brought to justice. There should be NO COVER UP nor “Bagi Chan-lah”!
KTK must explain what happened to the BILLIONS in Penang’s state financial reserves he took over from Lim Chong Eu.
As for the CCTV issue, I must admit that my reaction to that is lukewarm. Have some CCTV by all means (and make sure they are all new, work and are maintained properly) but I would rather that the millions meant for CCTVs will be used by setting up a special corp of security personnel who can work with the police to counter crime – also a good way to provide employment for the unemployed in Penang, right?
As for the various departments. quasi-government organizations, LGE should review the BN installed top level officials. Where is their loyalty now? Have their hands also been tainted during the BN era – and therefore tempted to continue? It would be advisable and preferable for the government to pick up an entire new team to ensure that there is no possible cause for problems later.
I would hope that LGE and BR should take up all these challenges, ensure that they are all on the straight and narrow and be really people orientated with a view – no with the intention, that the BR will not only remain in Penang (as well as Perak, Selangor and elsewhere) for a long time but also be a responsible party that will put an end to the days of a racially bigoted, irresponsible, corrupt and irresponsible government that we suffered for 40 years.

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Does Raja Bodek deserve our forgiveness? « the Silo — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:11:28 +0000

[...] it now emerges that Penang may be in quite a shithole of a situation. These are some of the problems that the new administration has inherited from the [...]

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By: daniel

daniel — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:33:25 +0000

item 35 by “penang” seems urgent. bn or not bn appointee, if that fella has, all this while, been doing a fair, good and transparent job, then it shouldn’t matter at all; but then again we are all accustomed to (and proven correct time and again) corrupt bn “officials” so i supposed “penang”‘s concerns are freaking valid. i cant really say, but “penang” must have solid reasons for his concerns.

still, i am of the view that we cant just do a “nike”(just do it) on all matters. every action has to be well-thought over; the question is now whether LGE&Co has already done that? item 35 is a catalytic piece that should be brought to their attention.

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By: zart

zart — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Hmm..there are so many options can be done..which i think previous gov was too lazy to put real thoughts..Just give incentives to the cops who can catch the criminal..for snatch thieves, give RM1000/catch. For rape upon found guilty, give RM5000..etc..etc. Then you will find all cops all over places looking for criminal instead of having teh tarik and being reactive instead of proactive..

Aiyo, so many things can be done la..all these people are old mindset..

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By: MH

MH — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:15:26 +0000

“Crime – Cause of

It is a major issue for the Federal Government as well as the State governments.

What Guan Eng should do is to set up a Committe of Experts
to find out the causes of Crime.

There are a number of them.

1. Unemployment problem should be looked into
2. Distribution of Wealth – rich against poor
3. Talk to a taxi driver – he says that he has been
driving a taxi for more than 10,20, or 30 years
but the taxi belongs a wealthy man who has 50 or 100 taxis. It is unbelievable.

The government should take action on this matter. In Singapore only owners should run the taxi”.

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Agree.. it’s only fair that taxi drivers should be given individual permits and owned their own vehicle. It’s their livelihood and they have family to feed.
I know someone chinese guy who pajak 200++ taxi permits from a dato bumi guy and in turn the chinese guy sewa the permit out at 46 ringgit a day with an Iswara thrown in and the driver become the rightful owner of the car after 3 years.
How can a single person gets 200++ permits?.
I was told that it is near impossible to get approval for even a single taxi permit.

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By: Penang

Penang — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:13:17 +0000

Your proposal also need time to consider. You think a decision can be easily made within hours or instantly after your presentation?

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Forget about the Temasek proposal for a moment. Let’s talk about the PBA issue.

How long would Guan Eng act to remove the BN (guys) from PBA BoD ?

I am really tired of apologists, whether they be apologist for BN or BR. You guys keep on apologizing for Guan Eng, using every excuse available – not enough time, et cetera, et cetera …

What is the excuse you guys want to use this time, in the PBA case?

Why is Guan Eng not removing the BN (reps) from the Board of Director of PBAHB and PBAPP ??

Excuses won’t make Penang better, please remember that !

Do you guys know that PBA has a Managing Director who is an UMNO appointee? …
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Do you know that if UMNO wants to (undermine) Penang, they can get this MD to play REALLY FUNNY GAME with PBA – such as investing in a “Water Treatment Project” in the middle of Sahara, where there is no water at all, resulting in the lost of HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS – and Do you know that the Penang State Government as a 50% share holder of PBA, has to FOOT THE BILL FOR ALL THE LOSES ?

If you guys want to talk, TALK WITH FACTS !

Don’t talk cock here ! BN guys have talk enough cock to the people and I don’t need you guys to talk cock anymore.

The reason I want Guan Eng to REMOVE the BN folks from the Board of Directors of PBAHB and PBAPP is that if Guan Eng replace all the BN folks with his own people, that (UMNO appointee) MD of PBA wants to play game, he CAN’T because all his “FUNNY GAME” investments would be vetoed by the Board of Directors.

The situation right now is that both the MD and the BoD of PBA are all populated by BN people, and it would bring a GREAT DISASTER to all of us.

DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE SERIOUSNESS NOW??

Stop apologizing, please STOP IT !

If Guan Eng did something, I will praise him. But if he REFUSED to do something that HE NEEDS TO DO, I will say so.

One guy even challenged me here in asking me why I don’t want to run for election … JUST WHAT TYPE OF S*** IS THAT?

I thought you guys are supposed to be educated, but it turned out that you guys are just as bad as the BN (reps), and just as stupid as well.

Geeeeeeesh… gimme a freaking break !!

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By: Free2Speak

Free2Speak — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:47:02 +0000

Word to the Opposition Parties of Malaysia

The last general election is seen as the BEGINNING of the erosion (end?) of the powers of the Barisan National coalition after 50 years in power. The Opposition Parties of Malaysia (namely PKR, DAP, PAS) have been given a golden opportunity to PROVE themselves. DO NOT LOSE THIS OPPORTUNITY! It may never come again.

Much has been promised in the campaigning. Much will be left to be seen whether they will fulfill their promises. When the dust has settled, we want the Opposition state assemblymen and the Opposition members of Parliament to QUICKLY GO AFTER the CORRUPT OFFICIALS that they claimed to know so much about, whether they are ministers or government officers, down to the lowest rank.

The country has suffered much because of CORRUPTION. Therefore we believe that CORRUPTION should be their FIRST TASK in cleaning up Malaysia – expose those who were involved and to root them out must be the FIRST DUTY of the Opposition representatives. We cannot expect the THIEF TO CATCH THE THIEF within the BN Government. The recent order for government officials to declare their assets is just a charade. They should also declare all their bank accounts. We believe some are in Swiss Account or elsewhere. They should also explain where and how they have managed to “get so much to acquire so much.”

The BR (Barisan Rakyat) representatives are the ‘POLICE’ now and our only hope to “CATCH THE THIEVES” who had stolen our country’s wealth and prosperity, mismanaged our resources for so long. All these rightly belong to the people of Malaysia, regardless of race, belief and creed. All those who were involved in corruption must be brought to justice and jailed. All must be rounded up by the Opposition Net. Do not leave any hiding. No one must be let scotch free.

The Rakyat is watching you; especially the bloggers who will quickly pass the word around should those who represent us shrink from their promises. If that were to happen, the confidence of the Rakyat will begin to wane. And if you are proven unworthy to represent the Rakyat, then we will make sure you will lose your job in the next round!

However, if the Opposition Parties can truly PROVE themselves to the public for the next 3-5 years; that they are capable of performing their job well, perhaps we the Rakyat will reward them with the blessing of FORMING the GOVERNMENT – both at State and Federal level in the next general election. We would also advise that they should not get themselves entangled with the POWER BROKERS in their quest for justice; neither should they let themselves be side-tracked with negotiation for a COMPROMISE. If they do, then they are no better than them or just another one of ‘them’. And do not try to fool us either, for we are not blind or deaf. We can see and hear correctly. So, the future of Malaysia has been entrusted into the hands of the politicians, particularly the Opposition politicians since the BN politicians had fallen out of favor. Nevertheless, we urge everyone who believes in God to pray for our politicians and for our country. Only God alone is able to determine the future of our country and answer the desire of our heart.

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By: YunLong

YunLong — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:54:47 +0000

I think the state government show start rukun tetanga again. This is a good concept also it help to foster the neighboor environment.

Can state government request pay increments for our police force? This might motivated the police to do a better job. Furthermore, attract more people to join the force.

Should DAP, PAS and PKR start creating think tank together? It seems though we’ve alot of talented people that can provide the assistance got improving Malaysia. This would help better relationship between different race and group of people. Furthermore, this can foster a stronger and powerful blog with challenges we’ll be facing.

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By: Awangngah

Awangngah — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:23:47 +0000

Quote from John Lennon:

“Bear this in mind during your meetings with sleepyhead and ask him why he wanted the bridge in the south, not north.”

Looking at the map of Penang, you’ll know why they want the bridge in the South and not in the North. The distance between the island and the mainland is many times further at the southern part…. which to the Umnoputra, translates to bigger contract sum for them. They won’t give a damn if as a result of the longer and costlier bridge, Penangites would have to pay higher toll. All they care is how to maximum the amount of money going into their pockets!

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By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:07:27 +0000

cctv is good but not the best solution, i have seen snatch thefts right under my nose on 3 occasions , very busy, commercial area , but no sign of polic, only partking attendants making their rounds non stop. almost everyone i know is a victim by now, also my colleagues who have been attaked and robbed right outside the banks, where are the police, can cctv helps in cases like this, prevention is better than cure , even if cctv helps to catch the culprit , it would be too late most of the time.

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