Refuting a government ad blitz, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah insists that oil-producing states are entitled to a 5 per cent payment on all oil extracted, whether onshore or offshore.
There is no such thing as a 3-nautical mile limit, he writes in his latest blog entry.
The Information Ministry’s full page advertisements in the major Malay newspapers had argued that Kelantan has no right to oil payments under the Petroleum Development Act because its oil resources fall outside the 3-nautical mile limit that delimits state versus federal jurisdictions.
Razaleigh counters:
The advertisement fails to point out that almost all the oil found in Malaysia is located more than 3 nautical miles offshore, and Petronas has nevertheless been making oil payments to the states. By the argument deployed in the advertisement, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak too are not entitled to the “cash payments” of 5% of profit oil (commonly and a little inaccurately referred to as “oil royalties”). Everything is at the arbitrary behest of the Federal Government.
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Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak are within 3 nautical miles of BN rule and are therefore entitled to the 5%. :-p
Just like why international airlines prefer Changi to Sepang, Genting prefers Singapore to some remote mountains and Chuah Soi Lek is afraid of certain parts of Malaysia becoming “un-Malaysian” if Indonesian maids got a day off.
Is he talking about Jln Bukit Bintang?
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This mindshare battle is actually kind of interesting. The urban Malays and non-Malays know the BN/UMNO position is bull…
At first I thought its about mindshare of Kelantanese but it looks like this is a bigger issue of rural Malay mindshare that goes beyond just Kelantan.
Could it be that Razaleigh is managing to influence non-Kelantan rural mindshare especially in Terengganu and East Malaysia? Why is UMNO so bend on fighting Razaleigh? Its not like they have a chance to get back Kelantan with this or other issue. Why the vitriol from UMNO zealots?
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An amazingly brilliant piece by Ku Li. Deserves a standing ovation for his candor, clarity and moral courage to stand up to his convictions. Malaysia deserves someone like him to helm the country.
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There are many progressive Malays in Malaysia who unfortunately have little voice in the country’s policy-making. Some of them are like Zaid Ibrahim, Amir Muhammad, Karim Raslan, Khairy Jamaluddin, Amde Sidek, Azly Rahman, M.Bakri Musa, Kassim Ahmad, Suflan Shamsuddin, Othman Ali, Harris Ibrahim, Zainah Anwar, Norani Othman, & surprisingly Marina Mahathir (who thank Allah not inheriting her father’s racist maverick genes), and many many more.
It’s about time the learned/educated malays say something, because all this while the ‘…’ and village idiots are given prime time and street protest space. Ibrahim Ali is like Mark Anthony in Macbeth – so Melayus … also of Rauf, Nasir.
Jangan biar PERKASA perkosa Melayu. UMNO and Ibrahim Ali are so desperate as their popularity, power and “Ringgit Malaysia” is declining and diminishing.
… ‘Ketuanan Melayu’ like you said, is Un-Islamic, un-dignified, uncultured, and definitely stupid. Unless we treat each other with respect, and consider ourselves, all as Malaysians, then we can take that step forward. Ketuanan Melayu is a dirty word, it is fascism, it is racism, and it is hideous. It definitely tarnishes the word Melayu….
Liberation Movement of Malays to join Pakatan Rakyat Malaysia :
A Liberation Movement from the poison of UMNO who are feeding peanuts to poor Malays while plundering the nation of it’s riches.
1) Denunciation of Apartheid/Fascism
2) Denunciation of Religious-Persecution/Religious-Supremacy
3) Espousal of Equality for all Ethnicities and Faiths as per the Hadiths of Islam AND Human Rights Charter.
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I trust Tengku Razaleigh, simply because I do not know whether what I read from the MSM is true or false. It is so hard to differentiate between facts and fictions and there had been too much untruths being spewed out. Almost every day since the New Year, we have read things that are not truthfully reported. And the thing is there are too much infightings within UMNO today, I think it is best I park my vote with PRM. One wrong move if I vote BN, I may end up with the Muhyddin, Ibrahim Ali and TDM group, i.e if 1PM falls to his deputy. Do you trust Muhyddin, Ibrahim Ali and TDM?
Don’t play play, it is too risky, just too risky to vote BN nowadays. One wrong move, Afhanistan awaits.
Jom sertai PAS, Gerakan K.
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It is unbelievable that these so-called champions of their race can do such things to their own people just because the people support the opposition based on their constitutional rights. What kind of punishment from the Tuhan will fall on them?
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Again this is the voice of sour grape. Do you really not satisfy ? Just challenge it in court. “JOM” PAS ??? I’m against beer ban, concert ban and the law that cutting someone hands. What to do O you tell me ??? It is so cruel and outdated. I also fear losing Genting. How about nightclub and pub ??? I also love clubbing too. Do ask PAS to change its vision first and then join BN. I will consider then. Can you ??? If you can’t do it, then stop promoting the danger to us.
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Gerakan K,
Dear Bro,
Your narrow minded views about Islam is one of the reasons why we are where we are today. The crooked views of Islam was planted in our minds by MCA, MIC and Gerakan to stay away from PAS. You are still very much one of them who had refused to wake up despite every effort to.
Challenge in court? Which court are you talking of? The courts here or any international courts? Do you know (some) foreign investors that invest in Malaysia, have a special clause in their investments agreements that all disputes are to be arbitrated in the courts of laws in Singapore or other international courts? At least, that is the standard agreements in major investments.
The laws of the syariah, the laws of Islam is as fair as anything in this world. What about capital punishments being practised under your BN Government? Is that any better than the punishments you mentioned? The laws of the syariah are only implemented only when all avenues of proofs and clear evidence are provided, without an iota of doubt. For example, the Anwar Ibrahim trial would (probably) never have made its way to any syariah court in the world…. You get me? I hope I need not venture into further explanation to you. Thanks bro, you are smart enough to understand I am sure.
The trouble in the country is that UMNO, now through PERKASA, as they want to project a good image of themself, is upping the ante on all things Islam through PERKASA and every instruments in the Government. Have you been to Dubai, Bahrain, Oman, to a little extent Qatar, Sharjah in the middle east? Are they not Islamic states? You can have the best of everything, the best of infrastructures, almost 90% of international companies present there in Dubai and Sharjah, but, what do we have here with your BN Government? People fear corruption more than they fear a good Islamic State.
… How much can you drink and in Dubai they provide you much much more. It is a united nation of entertainment. Its nightlife is much more active and enjoyable, without fear of the authorities… Come on, how much can you afford to spend per night in Dubai? As far as you have the money everything is possible and available, get it? … In Dubai, they do not care a damn whether you are the ruling Government or not, once you are wrong you are wrong, and despite its openness you just look at the crime rates there, almost zero! Just visit the gold market and you will not believe your eyes, you may think they are fake costume jewellery. If it is in Malaysia, habislah! Because your BN just cannot rule and govern properly. I suggest you visit the Middle east to understand more about Islam…. Wake up bro and do not have such narrow views of Islam.
Frankly, Ibrahim Ali, Muhyddin, Ahmad Ismail, Nasir Safar and a whole lot of UMNO goons, are much worst than those in PAS. They will do everything possible to stay in power, to protect their wealth and interests. Once PR march to Putrajaya they will flee. It is very very dangerous to vote UMNO/BN now, BN?… it is irrelevant, there is only UMNO. One wrong move if we vote UMNO or BN, we will end up with exactly what you understood of Islam.
Don’t play play with the future generations future, I advised you. Love this country, it is yours! …
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I cannot say everything is OK under BN, but under BN ways of works, we can make a lot of money and enjoy our life. PR will bring surprises to us and I strongly believe my businesses will be affected. Honestly I must say that I already adapted to BN style and doing extremely well. I will not vote for PR that introduced uncertainty, eg new water policy in Penang.
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Glad you are doing well, bro.
I am in the business of manufacturing FMCGs (personal care) and actively exporting to the whole of Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. USA, Russia, Europe handled by my counterparts from India and UAE. Any chances of cooperation? Like you taking a brand for exclusive distributorship in Malaysia or any country you wish in SEA?
Cheers bro!
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Gerakan K,
Jom sertai PAS!
Cheers!
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Fire melts Iron? Fulamak! Sounds like you watch too much ‘Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’ movies lah!
You want to invite Gerakan K to join us pro-Malaysia, pro-Rakyat folks? I think he’d rather see hell freeze over.
He’s already stated the facts — he’s pro-BN because their policies generated money for him. Simply said, he’s selfish. Only thinking about himself and the current NOW. But nothing for the future generations and beyond.
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