I've taken this liberty to extend this BLOG to cover exploits of our ex-PM as well ex-DPM. This is just to show how one is as reliable as the other
(I would have used BAD to simply describe the similarity, but there are a number of fellow Malaysians who continue to support these personalities, and my intention is not to label, but to stress on their inconsistencies).
TDM:
1/Resigned from UMNO in a Huff.
2/ He once declared with the large majority that his then Foreign Minister, Abdullah Badawi was Mr. Clean.
3/ Since retirement, has changed his opinion – now states he is appalled by the leadership. Accused his successor of corruption. However has yet to openly file any formal complaint except lots of incoherent ranting. Has not substantiated any of his claims of corruption of the PM.
A side comment:
TDM took it in the chin when Abdullah sided Team-Bravo led by Tunku Razaleigh for the UMNO leadership during the early years. His personal selection of PM Badawi to succeed him at the time made me feel he is a bigger man than made out to be.
However in the last 2 years, has been PM Abdullah's biggest critic. If I did not know our ex-PM well, I would actually go out of limb to state he was merely throwing all these accusations to harden PM Abdullah (character building).
But TDM is all about wanting to show Rakyat that he is the only capable Malaysian of leading the country. He calculated that if he continued to stay as PM after being at helm for 22 years would be at major risk. He would be ungracefully unseated (unless due to some divine intervention, he would have spent his last days in office). He thought he could puppeteer his successor once he retired. But that did not materialize, so what better way then to discredit his hand-picked successor.
Anyway, moving on…
4/ Launched a massive campaign to disenchant people against the present Government, and most importantly, present leadership.
5/ Somewhat successful in sowing discord. Ahmad Ismail is one example. Here is one who is willing to create disruption and show that PM Abdullah is not an ex-PM Mahathir Mohammad – PM Abdullah is not authoritarian.
If I didn’t know better, I would almost go out of limb (again) to say TDM through Ahmad Ismail wants to just rattle the apple cart because they want to force the issue of leadership change for their selfish reasons.
6/ Having a 22 year record of bad leadership judgements will never be highlighted by TDM. It’s not in TDM to reflect upon-self. But he will be open to criticizing his successor who has created more transparency in Governance and Legislation in the last 5 years, than the previous 22.
7/ And after all that fuss, and having left the party with such fanfare, TDM now wants to return after a 4 month hiatus. And he has the gall to demand leadership change as his condition to return to the fold. Well TDM, if you want to return to UMNO, I’d suggest do it with no conditions attached. Do it out of love and affection you have for the august body that maintained you in your highest office of the land for a seriously long time. 22 years just to jog your memory. Don’t make demands which reek of your selfish and devious plans, especially as you have no desire to see national unity in place. Minister Muhyddin should know better than to champion this cause, as it will champion his own personal cause to climb the ladder to the highest office bypassing DPM Najib.
Anyhow, that’s enough on TDM. Now, on to
Anwar Ibrahim:
1/ Personally, I can’t see Anwar being a homosexual, and on the point of technicality, guilty of performing sodomy. However TDM based this single accusation as his basis of declaring Anwar unsuitable to continue holding public office. And the manner the entire judicial proceedings had flaws, but independent reviews weren’t allowed on the basis the Judicial system then was controlled.
2/ Anwar Ibrahim has never shown his true capability as Finance Minister nor as DPM as under TDM’s administration, most decisions would not have been passed for implementation without approval. So, it’s hard to determine Anwar’s effectiveness in his roles without examining TDM’s influence into the implementation.
3/ Anwar in his now opposition leader role has irresponsibly claimed he will force the situation of a government change (rather than via the mechanics of the general election). Crossover from one party to another goes to the point, that money and politics are still strife in Malaysia. If not, how else can Anwar irresponsibly and blatantly state he will have no. less than 30 defectors from the Government Coalition party to crossover, making it possible for him to challenge for unseating the BN Government.
4/ But we also know Anwar is a big bag of hot air – what he claimed he will achieve by 16 September, he know states will not take place “due to anticipated problems delaying the transition of power.” In Anwar’s words published in the Star Sept 10.
“After discussing with PAS and DAP, the date can be postponed even though our target was Sept 16 previously.
“However, I believe the present Government will find it difficult to quell the uproar of the rakyat,”…
Anwar, you are as pathetic as TDM is with your selfish and idiotic comments. Yes there are disgruntled Malaysian who are facing the stress of financial and lifestyle management. But a large part of the population doesn’t want the change you’re proposing which is
- supporting a coalition (PKR – DAP – PAS) with no real economic and governance agenda
- Each component in this coalition has selfish and independent reasons as to why they joined forces in first place. At the first sign of discord, this coalition will break. Hence why, DAP & PAS could never establish a mutual respectful relationship all this while. What makes PKR special in this menage-a-trois ?
- Install Anwar as the next PM because he wants to be PM for his own personal gains. Let’s face it Anwar, since you came out of captivity, how much of an effort did you place in reestablishing yourself in a post-Mahathir UMNO.
C'mon Anwar - You had enemies in there (TDM wasn’t your only nemesis). You realised you have to work all the way up the ranks (and will not have the same ride as Mohd. Taib did as he has more cronies in the machinery). So, why wait especially when you feel bitter about the lost years to hold the reigns. Stick to your “reformasi” agenda which is no different to PM Abdullah’s stance since taking over Governance, and push full steam ahead hoping your dominoes will fall faster this time.
So in summary, TDM and Anwar have only one difference (in trait) which is, one is an Ex-PM and the other, and ex-DPM.
Their one common aim is to discredit the current government at all cost, as allowing it to continue will not help them achieve their personal agendas. They are both in my view EVIL.
(Ravi)
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Mahathir - cynicisms on Malaysian Bank Holidays. What's his contributions to this situation in first place...
TDM
1/ please explain how your administration reviewed the excessive number of public holidays as soon as you launched Wawasan 2020?
2/ please explain how your administration reviewed the employee demographics of Government sector and made it more meritorius? Did your administration promote on the basis of responsibility and delievered outcomes OR on the basis of a particular class and years of service basis? Did you set good examples of work ethics of improved productivity other than just state rhetorics like "Look East" etc?
3/ please explain how you ensured that your Government & your Ministers was formed on the basis of their contributions and not of their ability to do your deeds? I'd really like to ask you what you felt were the professional and ministerial achievements of these 4 people that you retained their services for an extensive period
Samy Velu
Sanusi Junid
Mohd Rahmat
Mohd Mohd Taib
4/ please explain what your true motive is that has prompted you to write this article - is this another dig at PM Abdullah making something you couldn't achieve in your 22 years, into what you think PM Abdullah should have achieved in his 5 years? I guess if you expected that, I guess you have a point in your article of improved productivity in less time...
I also hope your supporters (on behalf of you) would respond with their blind devotion of your continued cries for change in leadership just because your successor cannot deliver in his 5 years what you have not achieved in your 22.
(Ravi)
1/ please explain how your administration reviewed the excessive number of public holidays as soon as you launched Wawasan 2020?
2/ please explain how your administration reviewed the employee demographics of Government sector and made it more meritorius? Did your administration promote on the basis of responsibility and delievered outcomes OR on the basis of a particular class and years of service basis? Did you set good examples of work ethics of improved productivity other than just state rhetorics like "Look East" etc?
3/ please explain how you ensured that your Government & your Ministers was formed on the basis of their contributions and not of their ability to do your deeds? I'd really like to ask you what you felt were the professional and ministerial achievements of these 4 people that you retained their services for an extensive period
Samy Velu
Sanusi Junid
Mohd Rahmat
Mohd Mohd Taib
4/ please explain what your true motive is that has prompted you to write this article - is this another dig at PM Abdullah making something you couldn't achieve in your 22 years, into what you think PM Abdullah should have achieved in his 5 years? I guess if you expected that, I guess you have a point in your article of improved productivity in less time...
I also hope your supporters (on behalf of you) would respond with their blind devotion of your continued cries for change in leadership just because your successor cannot deliver in his 5 years what you have not achieved in your 22.
(Ravi)
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Mahathir - does he understand the meaning of appology?
When ALP formed Government of Australia, taking over from the Liberal/National Coalition long term administration, one of the first acts of Prime Minister Rudd was to appologise to the Indigenious communities by improper government handling of the past...
extract of his words were "....To the Stolen Generations, I say the following: as Prime Minister of Australia, I am sorry. On behalf of the Government of Australia, I am sorry. On behalf of the Parliament of Australia, I am sorry. And I offer you this apology without qualification. We apologise for the hurt, the pain and suffering we, the parliament, have caused you by the laws that previous parliaments have enacted. We apologise for the indignity, the degradation and the humiliation these laws embodied. We offer this apology to the mothers, the fathers, the brothers, the sisters, the families and the communities whose lives were ripped apart by the actions of successive governments under successive parliaments. In making this apology, I would also like to speak personally to the members of the Stolen Generation and their families: to those here today, so many of you; to those listening across the nation"
There were mixture of reactions, mostly applauding, some still standing by theme of principal - why should the present Government, and more importantly the current PM appologise for misdeeds of another era, another government, another parliament...
I originally felt the same sentiment of the latter group - why should the PM appologise for something he himself was never party to.
But I later realised, that as a leader of a country, you can't heal rifts if you don't heal wounds. You sometimes have to become humble and appologise for another, so you can start getting people to cool down before they loose their heads completely and further flame the issue causing severe damage in long run.
But Mahathir doesn't think so. Mahathir has become this aloof and irresponsible person who doesn't realise the mechanism of community, and how an unproductive comment from one person in an organisation could reflect on the organisation in whole.
In the case of the DPM and the PM appologising for someone of their party, under their leadership, who has uttered poorly constructed remarks, I commend them. I commend them because they have the right idea to first calm things down. They have the right idea to set the record straight that the sentiments uttered by this individual, is not one shared by them or the party/community in general. The appology was their personal offering, and of their party, and I find it amusing that Mahathir would continue to politicise anything and find "shit to stir for lack of better expression", especially when he has no respect for the august body that kept him President for 22+ years.
Mahathir has been ranting about everything that PM Abdullah gets involved in, and keeps harping on PM Abdullah's corruption. But the best is he has not come out to make an official complaint and report to support his accusations. What is the evidence he so makes these claims on then?
And I find it disgusting certain groups of Malaysians have jumped on this bandwagon, and rather ask Mahathir to declare those evidence, just blindly support him and criticise the PM.
So what say you - Should Mahathir put his money where his mouth is, or should he be allowed to continue his unproductive rantings?
(Ravi)
extract of his words were "....To the Stolen Generations, I say the following: as Prime Minister of Australia, I am sorry. On behalf of the Government of Australia, I am sorry. On behalf of the Parliament of Australia, I am sorry. And I offer you this apology without qualification. We apologise for the hurt, the pain and suffering we, the parliament, have caused you by the laws that previous parliaments have enacted. We apologise for the indignity, the degradation and the humiliation these laws embodied. We offer this apology to the mothers, the fathers, the brothers, the sisters, the families and the communities whose lives were ripped apart by the actions of successive governments under successive parliaments. In making this apology, I would also like to speak personally to the members of the Stolen Generation and their families: to those here today, so many of you; to those listening across the nation"
There were mixture of reactions, mostly applauding, some still standing by theme of principal - why should the present Government, and more importantly the current PM appologise for misdeeds of another era, another government, another parliament...
I originally felt the same sentiment of the latter group - why should the PM appologise for something he himself was never party to.
But I later realised, that as a leader of a country, you can't heal rifts if you don't heal wounds. You sometimes have to become humble and appologise for another, so you can start getting people to cool down before they loose their heads completely and further flame the issue causing severe damage in long run.
But Mahathir doesn't think so. Mahathir has become this aloof and irresponsible person who doesn't realise the mechanism of community, and how an unproductive comment from one person in an organisation could reflect on the organisation in whole.
In the case of the DPM and the PM appologising for someone of their party, under their leadership, who has uttered poorly constructed remarks, I commend them. I commend them because they have the right idea to first calm things down. They have the right idea to set the record straight that the sentiments uttered by this individual, is not one shared by them or the party/community in general. The appology was their personal offering, and of their party, and I find it amusing that Mahathir would continue to politicise anything and find "shit to stir for lack of better expression", especially when he has no respect for the august body that kept him President for 22+ years.
Mahathir has been ranting about everything that PM Abdullah gets involved in, and keeps harping on PM Abdullah's corruption. But the best is he has not come out to make an official complaint and report to support his accusations. What is the evidence he so makes these claims on then?
And I find it disgusting certain groups of Malaysians have jumped on this bandwagon, and rather ask Mahathir to declare those evidence, just blindly support him and criticise the PM.
So what say you - Should Mahathir put his money where his mouth is, or should he be allowed to continue his unproductive rantings?
(Ravi)
Friday, September 5, 2008
Does Mahathir understand what part he played in dividing Malaysians?
I recently commented on TDM's blogsite on an article he posted on the present situation where he was comparing Malays being labelled racists for poor-thought-off comments, but not when it was conceived by Malaysians of other heritage...
pls read my reply and hopefully you'll share with me your thoughts:
TDM
for once I agree with you - it's unfortunate when a Malaysian of a Malay heritage says something about his/her fellow Malaysian that may touch on their heritage in some shape form, it's deemed racist, but not when it's implied by Malaysians of Chinese or Indian or any other origin.
I wonder if such situations like the Hindraf action, or even this sense of segregation could have been avoided if there were laws in the land that basically did not segregate Malaysians based on any classification system.
Do you think under your leadership, you ever considered that once a person is categorised a Malaysian, there will be no further sub-classification?
In America, Australia and New Zealand - the only differentiation between a Citizen (born) against a Citizen (Naturalised), is only a Citizen (born) can be elected leader of state (President, PM). And even such legislative restrictions are being reviewed.
But in Malaysia, you can't disagree that Malaysians have been segregated bringing about this sense of mistrust and ill-feelings. So whose fault is it that common folk are getting disgusted with their fellow Malaysians for some poor-thought-of remarks - I hope you will take some responsibility in this situation by agreeing you could have done more in bridging that divide.
Of course, you can also do the consistent thing that you've been involved in these last few months - blame it on PM Abdullah. Why not, after all, he gets to wear all the problems you've left behind for him.
All the best TDM !
(Ravi)
pls read my reply and hopefully you'll share with me your thoughts:
TDM
for once I agree with you - it's unfortunate when a Malaysian of a Malay heritage says something about his/her fellow Malaysian that may touch on their heritage in some shape form, it's deemed racist, but not when it's implied by Malaysians of Chinese or Indian or any other origin.
I wonder if such situations like the Hindraf action, or even this sense of segregation could have been avoided if there were laws in the land that basically did not segregate Malaysians based on any classification system.
Do you think under your leadership, you ever considered that once a person is categorised a Malaysian, there will be no further sub-classification?
In America, Australia and New Zealand - the only differentiation between a Citizen (born) against a Citizen (Naturalised), is only a Citizen (born) can be elected leader of state (President, PM). And even such legislative restrictions are being reviewed.
But in Malaysia, you can't disagree that Malaysians have been segregated bringing about this sense of mistrust and ill-feelings. So whose fault is it that common folk are getting disgusted with their fellow Malaysians for some poor-thought-of remarks - I hope you will take some responsibility in this situation by agreeing you could have done more in bridging that divide.
Of course, you can also do the consistent thing that you've been involved in these last few months - blame it on PM Abdullah. Why not, after all, he gets to wear all the problems you've left behind for him.
All the best TDM !
(Ravi)
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Chedet.com - "Why Don't I do Something"
My recent post in response to Dr. M's Robin Hood cavalier BLOG..you should read it...(I "wept" ...it's heart wrenching :-)
TDM
I read your point 1. and had a glimmer of hope you were finally going to blog something interesting.
Then you lost me at point4. because you went again on the path of "I am the innocent party and am the caped crusader...no one else understands nor cares for the state of the nation..."
I think your statistics about your support is quite possibly right -there are possibly tens of thousands who visit your site support you. You are also possibly right about the millions who visit your site. And you're spot on about most of those who support you who remain anonymous...and you'll probably spin this one to say they are concerned for their safety and potential scrutiny from the government.
But I have one theory on those who support you and wish to stay anonymous - they have no minds of their own. These people have no integrity nor strength to present their ideas responsibly on what they think is wrong in Malaysia. These people have no ability to provide constructive criticisms, sincere suggestions on improvement, and they will hide behing a Pseudonym giving pointless comments like "Apanama" ...in short, they are sheep!
And those who have supported you openly and publish their names. and share their thoughts of the state of the nation - while I commend their openness, I can't help but feel pity for their lack of understanding on what change they really are after.
My take on the present situation (which very much differs to yours. I hope you don't mind, I have a mind of my own...):
1/ The economic & homeland security situation could slightly improve if Malaysia were to take strong immigration measures to cull immmigration for foreign low-cost labour. This is not cheap anymore and has caused a number of associated issues which I care not to elaborate for concern I could be misinterpreted.
FYI: under your administration, you had a poor immigration policy for import of foreign low-cost labour
2/ The education and racial integration situation could improve if national type schools were abolished from say school term 2010. Any students who have to transition from such schooling system will be sent to an intermediate level in a National school, and could progress beyond past the so-called intergration period to minimise transition stress.
FYI: you as education minister had no long term plan for a single education mechanism for Malaysia. You as Prime Minister had no intention to ensure all Malaysians regardless of race had one common/level-playing education scheme.
3/ The issue of corruption - you've yourself to blame if you keep stating the present leaders are corrupt. I'd go further to say you're corrupt, but I do know one thing - I have no direct proof of this. But as you point your accusatory finger at PM Abdullah calling him corrupt, I guess, I can at least say "there are 4 other fingers pointing right back at you...stop pointing"
Sir, how can you have the audacity to accuse PM Abdullah as corrupt and having a band of cronies, whereas under your PM Leadership, you bailed out your son from bad investments, bailed out MAS from severe financial losses with no penalities to your appointed caretakers, closed an eye on your "well thought of" Steel manufacturing industry which saw the leader of that company, and quite possibly your good buddy being charged of "cooking the books" so to speak.
How could you state that PM Abdullah had a hand to the losses of MIC, MCA, Gerakan, etc etc, when you had no real leadership development plan for UMNO, nor your component parties, and allowed corrupt and incompetent politicians like Mohd Taib, Samy Velu, Sanusi Junid, Mohd Rahmat, Rafidah and the list goes on to serve for you?
4/ On the question you posed - "Why don't I do something"...what else have you got to do other than to keep ranting and raving. Go on, if you have proof that present leadership is corrupt, take it to court. Get ACA to investigate. Make a police report, etc etc
Stop yelling...do something. Stop "painting a picture"...bring out evidence I say. Unless of course you have somethings to hide yourself and afraid of persecution(and possibly prosecution). Unless you believe that you will be subject to scrutiny and possibly investigation based on evidence you raise, you yourself might be linked to your indiscretions.
If you are pure as the driven snow as you make yourself out to be, I guess that should not be an issue for you to finally do something instead of talking about it.
(Ravi)
TDM
I read your point 1. and had a glimmer of hope you were finally going to blog something interesting.
Then you lost me at point4. because you went again on the path of "I am the innocent party and am the caped crusader...no one else understands nor cares for the state of the nation..."
I think your statistics about your support is quite possibly right -there are possibly tens of thousands who visit your site support you. You are also possibly right about the millions who visit your site. And you're spot on about most of those who support you who remain anonymous...and you'll probably spin this one to say they are concerned for their safety and potential scrutiny from the government.
But I have one theory on those who support you and wish to stay anonymous - they have no minds of their own. These people have no integrity nor strength to present their ideas responsibly on what they think is wrong in Malaysia. These people have no ability to provide constructive criticisms, sincere suggestions on improvement, and they will hide behing a Pseudonym giving pointless comments like "Apanama" ...in short, they are sheep!
And those who have supported you openly and publish their names. and share their thoughts of the state of the nation - while I commend their openness, I can't help but feel pity for their lack of understanding on what change they really are after.
My take on the present situation (which very much differs to yours. I hope you don't mind, I have a mind of my own...):
1/ The economic & homeland security situation could slightly improve if Malaysia were to take strong immigration measures to cull immmigration for foreign low-cost labour. This is not cheap anymore and has caused a number of associated issues which I care not to elaborate for concern I could be misinterpreted.
FYI: under your administration, you had a poor immigration policy for import of foreign low-cost labour
2/ The education and racial integration situation could improve if national type schools were abolished from say school term 2010. Any students who have to transition from such schooling system will be sent to an intermediate level in a National school, and could progress beyond past the so-called intergration period to minimise transition stress.
FYI: you as education minister had no long term plan for a single education mechanism for Malaysia. You as Prime Minister had no intention to ensure all Malaysians regardless of race had one common/level-playing education scheme.
3/ The issue of corruption - you've yourself to blame if you keep stating the present leaders are corrupt. I'd go further to say you're corrupt, but I do know one thing - I have no direct proof of this. But as you point your accusatory finger at PM Abdullah calling him corrupt, I guess, I can at least say "there are 4 other fingers pointing right back at you...stop pointing"
Sir, how can you have the audacity to accuse PM Abdullah as corrupt and having a band of cronies, whereas under your PM Leadership, you bailed out your son from bad investments, bailed out MAS from severe financial losses with no penalities to your appointed caretakers, closed an eye on your "well thought of" Steel manufacturing industry which saw the leader of that company, and quite possibly your good buddy being charged of "cooking the books" so to speak.
How could you state that PM Abdullah had a hand to the losses of MIC, MCA, Gerakan, etc etc, when you had no real leadership development plan for UMNO, nor your component parties, and allowed corrupt and incompetent politicians like Mohd Taib, Samy Velu, Sanusi Junid, Mohd Rahmat, Rafidah and the list goes on to serve for you?
4/ On the question you posed - "Why don't I do something"...what else have you got to do other than to keep ranting and raving. Go on, if you have proof that present leadership is corrupt, take it to court. Get ACA to investigate. Make a police report, etc etc
Stop yelling...do something. Stop "painting a picture"...bring out evidence I say. Unless of course you have somethings to hide yourself and afraid of persecution(and possibly prosecution). Unless you believe that you will be subject to scrutiny and possibly investigation based on evidence you raise, you yourself might be linked to your indiscretions.
If you are pure as the driven snow as you make yourself out to be, I guess that should not be an issue for you to finally do something instead of talking about it.
(Ravi)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Mahathir - on Bar Council comments
TDM recently posted some clarification on some of the comments he made against the Bar Council, on the subject that he is against free speech, human rights etc.
At present TDM as he puts it, no longer in Government and is just a common citizen speaks passionately about the need for freedom of speech in Malaysia bla bla. However, when TDM was PM, there is no mistaking that he had a lock and bolt on any comments against his administration. He would deny it - vehemently. Fact remains, he knew how to censure any such comments so as to not make it public.
In response to his BLOG titled - THE MALAYSIAN BAR COUNCIL, Posted by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at August 15, 2008 3:44 PM
I took my civil liberty to respond:
By rarunasalam on August 19, 2008 4:24 PM
TDM
is it not correct to state that for any sensitivities to remain, it's largely due to the segregation that is practised. While you may state there is no segregation in Malaysia and every Malaysian is provided equal rights - the fact remains the former Government under your leadership has not done much to bridge the gaps of the "purpoted" Malaysian society.
So, while you're critical of the Bar Council and give all these strong arguments in support of your sentiments, you need to ask yourself if you practised discrimination of any sort, and what you did to make Malaysia Harmonious.
Everytime any tensions arose, you used methods to deter the tension, but not look at root cause and address the concerns of the multiracial society.
Under your Governance and leadership, why did you not look at establishing and promoting true collaboration and racial cooperation. All throughout your time, you only used scare tactics instead of truly encouraging the muhibbah you preached.
There were terms used like Minority Malaysians under your administration - why did you not change the mindset that no Malaysian is a minority. We are all Malaysians be it whatever caste, creed or religion we belong to.
So why did you not set out a plan to have a truly integrated Malaysia and work on programmes that will involve collaboration - not segragation.
Why do we in the 21st Century need to have a Pro-Malay, Chinese and Indian party and use the word "coalition" just as lip-service, when we should look at truly uniting?
I'd like to hear your counter thoughts on the above comments sir?
-Ravi
In response to this, I did not hear any counter comments from TDM, but an ardent TDM fan did pose an interesting question (while trying to sound cheeky)
By millionaire on August 19, 2008 11:08 PM
DEAR ARUNACHALAM OR RAVI,
Your english is good did you have to travel far and wide to learn this language or was it in town or whereever and there must only indian community type of place where you grew up that you so concerned about integration and muhibah and you blame TUN.
Give me one solution that you would have implemented if you were the prime minister of malaysia.just one.with regards of multi ratial ethnic.NOW.
I replied
By rarunasalam on August 20, 2008 10:59 AM
Millionaire
I could give you seven but you've asked for only one, so here's your one proposal. And it's a basic one. Education - abolish national type schools over a period of time, and interate all schooling into a Single Govenment endorsed programme.
I know this has been said time and again and there are a number of arguments, both for and against. However in my view, to achieve a true integrated Malaysia, you have to look at the foundation of all integration, SCHOOLING!
People in Malaysia don't like change (as with most of the world), but over time, they will understand the rationale for this change is motivated by ensuring all Malaysians, all walks of life get the same education offering.
And, for your information, I schooled in Public Schooling system in Malaysia all my life (including my Uni). My English is far from perfect (thanks for your patronising comments), and my math is scary if that is your next comment/question.
At no time I expected a handout. At no time I contemplated private education. At all times, I worked hard at achieving a high standard of work and work ethics, recognising I was in the minority group (so to speak). I had to put 120% effort to get my 80% outcome. And sir/madam, I grew up in the melting pot where Malaysians of all races reside - Bangsar. They don't come any more mixed-bag than that place. So please don't let fly judgemental comments as in your opener.
All I asked TDM was what did he effectively do to help in the integration of Malaysians other than just keep talking about it? And don't pull all those Merdeka celebrations of the past as examples. In my view, they were pure rhetorics!
TDM, I'd still like to hear your counter comments, unless you're only interested in responding to Bar Council, and not a fellow citizen of our great nation.
-Ravi
Well, I don't think TDM would for one admit his lack of ownership and responsibility for neglecting to truly integrate Malaysia and all Malaysians.
He will not admit to the scare tactics that he and his band of merry men employed just to keep Malaysia "harmonious".
TDM who was the longest serving Prime Minister neglected his basic responsibility - ensure the Malaysian RACE is one that is Integrated, not layered!
-Ravi
At present TDM as he puts it, no longer in Government and is just a common citizen speaks passionately about the need for freedom of speech in Malaysia bla bla. However, when TDM was PM, there is no mistaking that he had a lock and bolt on any comments against his administration. He would deny it - vehemently. Fact remains, he knew how to censure any such comments so as to not make it public.
In response to his BLOG titled - THE MALAYSIAN BAR COUNCIL, Posted by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at August 15, 2008 3:44 PM
I took my civil liberty to respond:
By rarunasalam on August 19, 2008 4:24 PM
TDM
is it not correct to state that for any sensitivities to remain, it's largely due to the segregation that is practised. While you may state there is no segregation in Malaysia and every Malaysian is provided equal rights - the fact remains the former Government under your leadership has not done much to bridge the gaps of the "purpoted" Malaysian society.
So, while you're critical of the Bar Council and give all these strong arguments in support of your sentiments, you need to ask yourself if you practised discrimination of any sort, and what you did to make Malaysia Harmonious.
Everytime any tensions arose, you used methods to deter the tension, but not look at root cause and address the concerns of the multiracial society.
Under your Governance and leadership, why did you not look at establishing and promoting true collaboration and racial cooperation. All throughout your time, you only used scare tactics instead of truly encouraging the muhibbah you preached.
There were terms used like Minority Malaysians under your administration - why did you not change the mindset that no Malaysian is a minority. We are all Malaysians be it whatever caste, creed or religion we belong to.
So why did you not set out a plan to have a truly integrated Malaysia and work on programmes that will involve collaboration - not segragation.
Why do we in the 21st Century need to have a Pro-Malay, Chinese and Indian party and use the word "coalition" just as lip-service, when we should look at truly uniting?
I'd like to hear your counter thoughts on the above comments sir?
-Ravi
In response to this, I did not hear any counter comments from TDM, but an ardent TDM fan did pose an interesting question (while trying to sound cheeky)
By millionaire on August 19, 2008 11:08 PM
DEAR ARUNACHALAM OR RAVI,
Your english is good did you have to travel far and wide to learn this language or was it in town or whereever and there must only indian community type of place where you grew up that you so concerned about integration and muhibah and you blame TUN.
Give me one solution that you would have implemented if you were the prime minister of malaysia.just one.with regards of multi ratial ethnic.NOW.
I replied
By rarunasalam on August 20, 2008 10:59 AM
Millionaire
I could give you seven but you've asked for only one, so here's your one proposal. And it's a basic one. Education - abolish national type schools over a period of time, and interate all schooling into a Single Govenment endorsed programme.
I know this has been said time and again and there are a number of arguments, both for and against. However in my view, to achieve a true integrated Malaysia, you have to look at the foundation of all integration, SCHOOLING!
People in Malaysia don't like change (as with most of the world), but over time, they will understand the rationale for this change is motivated by ensuring all Malaysians, all walks of life get the same education offering.
And, for your information, I schooled in Public Schooling system in Malaysia all my life (including my Uni). My English is far from perfect (thanks for your patronising comments), and my math is scary if that is your next comment/question.
At no time I expected a handout. At no time I contemplated private education. At all times, I worked hard at achieving a high standard of work and work ethics, recognising I was in the minority group (so to speak). I had to put 120% effort to get my 80% outcome. And sir/madam, I grew up in the melting pot where Malaysians of all races reside - Bangsar. They don't come any more mixed-bag than that place. So please don't let fly judgemental comments as in your opener.
All I asked TDM was what did he effectively do to help in the integration of Malaysians other than just keep talking about it? And don't pull all those Merdeka celebrations of the past as examples. In my view, they were pure rhetorics!
TDM, I'd still like to hear your counter comments, unless you're only interested in responding to Bar Council, and not a fellow citizen of our great nation.
-Ravi
Well, I don't think TDM would for one admit his lack of ownership and responsibility for neglecting to truly integrate Malaysia and all Malaysians.
He will not admit to the scare tactics that he and his band of merry men employed just to keep Malaysia "harmonious".
TDM who was the longest serving Prime Minister neglected his basic responsibility - ensure the Malaysian RACE is one that is Integrated, not layered!
-Ravi
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Mahathir on Blair
On ex-Britain PM Blair's recent trip to Malaysia to talk on Rule of Law, our ex-PM Mahathir cited grievance and disgust on this invitation to whom Mahathir terms a "War Crimes" personality along with GWBushII and John Howard.
And on this, I am in full agreement with our former PM, that Blair along with Bush should be subjects to an independant trial by the War Crimes Commission in the Hague to determine their role and misconduct in attacking Iraq on the pretence of harbouring WMD.
However, I do have some questions to our ex-PM on how he conducted himself during the period of attack as well prior and his communication with these leaders:
1/ TDM, apart from writing some personal letters, and possibly agreeing to one-two referendums made in the UN, why did you not seek any legal injunction at the time to stop any preemptive strikes against Iraq.
2/ TDM, what was your official position against Iraq during their unlawful attack and occupation of Kuwait? Since that occupation, how did your administration responsibly conduct dealings with Iraq and Sadamn?
3/ TDM, dont you have a personal grudge against Blair, Bush & Howard and during your final years of administration, have no direct contact with any of the above? And neither did they with you? (goes to the point that you've never established a relationship where you can constructively criticise them, nor they you)
4/ Personally (and this is my view), you can criticise all you want about this recent visit but I think Blair's invitation to talk about "Rule of Law" is a joke as much as you writing about it. Both of you are hypocrites and selfish and out there to look for your own personal interests.
-Ravi
And on this, I am in full agreement with our former PM, that Blair along with Bush should be subjects to an independant trial by the War Crimes Commission in the Hague to determine their role and misconduct in attacking Iraq on the pretence of harbouring WMD.
However, I do have some questions to our ex-PM on how he conducted himself during the period of attack as well prior and his communication with these leaders:
1/ TDM, apart from writing some personal letters, and possibly agreeing to one-two referendums made in the UN, why did you not seek any legal injunction at the time to stop any preemptive strikes against Iraq.
2/ TDM, what was your official position against Iraq during their unlawful attack and occupation of Kuwait? Since that occupation, how did your administration responsibly conduct dealings with Iraq and Sadamn?
3/ TDM, dont you have a personal grudge against Blair, Bush & Howard and during your final years of administration, have no direct contact with any of the above? And neither did they with you? (goes to the point that you've never established a relationship where you can constructively criticise them, nor they you)
4/ Personally (and this is my view), you can criticise all you want about this recent visit but I think Blair's invitation to talk about "Rule of Law" is a joke as much as you writing about it. Both of you are hypocrites and selfish and out there to look for your own personal interests.
-Ravi
Monday, July 21, 2008
Holidaying from Blogging at present...
To the readers of my blogs...I am holidaying from blogging at present.
Don't fret - will be back with more dedications of TDM and his past/current exploits!
-Ravi
Don't fret - will be back with more dedications of TDM and his past/current exploits!
-Ravi
Friday, June 13, 2008
Mahathir & Sanusi Junid - true bedfellows
Mahathir's recent show of support for Sanusi when the latter was SACKED as IIU President, goes to show how much of a soft spot he has had for Sanusi, for a long time now.
In 1996, Mahathir attempted to appoint Sanusi as Chief Minister of Kedah (even though the latter lost a key divisional post). Mahathir also openly faced dissent from a majority of assemblymen from Kedah, if he pushed to have his preferred "appointee" in place of then Kedah Chief Minister Osman Aroff.
Those very assemblymen later appologised to Mahathir for their action, which subtly indicates that Mahathir did not like dissent from any quarter - as a side comment, this is another of Mahathir's hypocrisy. He never tolerated dissent, yet he openly instigates people and UMNO members to revolt against current leadership.
Anyhow, Sanusi was appointed as CM, and I can never remember any of his high-points as MB of Mahathir's home state.
Sanusi was also an open opponent of Mahathir's nemesis, Anwar Ibrahim. This is another example of how Mahathir "rewards" loyalty - support him unconditionally and he will install those in positions of power without expecting any real productivity from them.
For those who don't remember (or have selective memory), Sanusi has a prior assault charge and was fined by a magistrate court for grieviously hurting 2 Malaysian Airlines employees.
Well, TDM - now that Sanusi is no longer in UMNO, it will allow the party to progress and work productively!
-Ravi
In my next segment, I am thinking of writing about another Mahathir bedfellow - Samy Velu. Another example where Mahathir's cronyism extends to corrupt and unproductive elected representatives. Am interested to hear from those who can name other Mahathir's cronies and their contributions (or lack of) to Malaysia.
In 1996, Mahathir attempted to appoint Sanusi as Chief Minister of Kedah (even though the latter lost a key divisional post). Mahathir also openly faced dissent from a majority of assemblymen from Kedah, if he pushed to have his preferred "appointee" in place of then Kedah Chief Minister Osman Aroff.
Those very assemblymen later appologised to Mahathir for their action, which subtly indicates that Mahathir did not like dissent from any quarter - as a side comment, this is another of Mahathir's hypocrisy. He never tolerated dissent, yet he openly instigates people and UMNO members to revolt against current leadership.
Anyhow, Sanusi was appointed as CM, and I can never remember any of his high-points as MB of Mahathir's home state.
Sanusi was also an open opponent of Mahathir's nemesis, Anwar Ibrahim. This is another example of how Mahathir "rewards" loyalty - support him unconditionally and he will install those in positions of power without expecting any real productivity from them.
For those who don't remember (or have selective memory), Sanusi has a prior assault charge and was fined by a magistrate court for grieviously hurting 2 Malaysian Airlines employees.
Well, TDM - now that Sanusi is no longer in UMNO, it will allow the party to progress and work productively!
-Ravi
In my next segment, I am thinking of writing about another Mahathir bedfellow - Samy Velu. Another example where Mahathir's cronyism extends to corrupt and unproductive elected representatives. Am interested to hear from those who can name other Mahathir's cronies and their contributions (or lack of) to Malaysia.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Maha mis-Management!
...let's put in perspective what TDM has achieved in his 22 years of power -
In the name of development, Tun launched a number of mega projects:
1/ For Malaysia to become a truly industrialised country, TDM instilled the roots for Malaysia to produce Steel and established Perwaja. Outcome: FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT and CORRUPT PRACTISE.
2/ KLCC and KL Tower - not only do these structures add to the traffic burden in already congested KL, it also does not serve any purpose. If Malaysia needed a high ground for telecoms antennae, it's justification and purpose should be on the use of and applicability, not because it's existance as the tallest tower is so Malaysia can appear on the record books for a brief period.
3/ Proton - not only was the purchase of Lotus Racing car plant a bad investment, the manner Proton monopolised the local automobile industry by the legislations and unfair restrictions, just so TDM's personal investment in the company prospers is despicable. This is in the name of "protecting" local industry. Nice manipulation!
4/ TDM launched KLIA just to see it being operated below peak, and it's potential as regional hub never materialise. OUTCOME: Poor forecast and management
In addition to the above, under TDM, MAS is another good example of how you not only saw it's continued decline going unpunished, TDM also instructed use of Public funds to bail the poorly managed Airline company.
Yet, the public cannot see how TDM has selfishly utilised these agenda for his personal gains AS well losses and poor results are TDM's responsibility.
And to add insult to injury - TDM and his family sit on board of directorships on a vast number of companies, and vast amount of public funds from Petronas and EPF have been used to bail out TDM's (and kin's) bad financial decisions.
How can TDM be hypocritical and term PM Abdullah of nepotism when he himself has utilised improper means to finance and favour his kin?
Lastly, this is an excerpt from Wikipedia of how critical TDM was of the 1st PM, Tunku, whom he forced to resign from UMNO - just goes to show TDM's maliciousness and unfair competitiveness:
In 1977, having acquired substantial shares in The Star, a Penang-based newspaper, Abdul Rahman became the newspaper's Chairman. His columns, "Looking Back" and "As I See It", were critical of the government, and in 1987 Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad banned the newspaper. This led to a split in UMNO, with Abdul Rahman and another former Prime Minister, Tun Hussein Onn, setting up a new party called UMNO Malaysia, but its registration was quashed by Mahathir Mohamad, who set up his own UMNO Baru ("New UMNO"). Abdul Rahman later supported Semangat 46, a splinter group of UMNO led by Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah. He campaigned actively for the latter in the General election of 1990, but was already in very poor health. The well-educated, visionary Tunku could barely contain his contempt for Mahathir's brash nationalism (i.e. Ketuanan Melayu) that went totally against the Rukun Negara and brought about serious racial segregation.
So much for TDM's purported fair and just administration claims!
I am bound to receive counter arguments to the above, and I am open to listening to your views of TDM...
-Ravi
In the name of development, Tun launched a number of mega projects:
1/ For Malaysia to become a truly industrialised country, TDM instilled the roots for Malaysia to produce Steel and established Perwaja. Outcome: FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT and CORRUPT PRACTISE.
2/ KLCC and KL Tower - not only do these structures add to the traffic burden in already congested KL, it also does not serve any purpose. If Malaysia needed a high ground for telecoms antennae, it's justification and purpose should be on the use of and applicability, not because it's existance as the tallest tower is so Malaysia can appear on the record books for a brief period.
3/ Proton - not only was the purchase of Lotus Racing car plant a bad investment, the manner Proton monopolised the local automobile industry by the legislations and unfair restrictions, just so TDM's personal investment in the company prospers is despicable. This is in the name of "protecting" local industry. Nice manipulation!
4/ TDM launched KLIA just to see it being operated below peak, and it's potential as regional hub never materialise. OUTCOME: Poor forecast and management
In addition to the above, under TDM, MAS is another good example of how you not only saw it's continued decline going unpunished, TDM also instructed use of Public funds to bail the poorly managed Airline company.
Yet, the public cannot see how TDM has selfishly utilised these agenda for his personal gains AS well losses and poor results are TDM's responsibility.
And to add insult to injury - TDM and his family sit on board of directorships on a vast number of companies, and vast amount of public funds from Petronas and EPF have been used to bail out TDM's (and kin's) bad financial decisions.
How can TDM be hypocritical and term PM Abdullah of nepotism when he himself has utilised improper means to finance and favour his kin?
Lastly, this is an excerpt from Wikipedia of how critical TDM was of the 1st PM, Tunku, whom he forced to resign from UMNO - just goes to show TDM's maliciousness and unfair competitiveness:
In 1977, having acquired substantial shares in The Star, a Penang-based newspaper, Abdul Rahman became the newspaper's Chairman. His columns, "Looking Back" and "As I See It", were critical of the government, and in 1987 Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad banned the newspaper. This led to a split in UMNO, with Abdul Rahman and another former Prime Minister, Tun Hussein Onn, setting up a new party called UMNO Malaysia, but its registration was quashed by Mahathir Mohamad, who set up his own UMNO Baru ("New UMNO"). Abdul Rahman later supported Semangat 46, a splinter group of UMNO led by Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah. He campaigned actively for the latter in the General election of 1990, but was already in very poor health. The well-educated, visionary Tunku could barely contain his contempt for Mahathir's brash nationalism (i.e. Ketuanan Melayu) that went totally against the Rukun Negara and brought about serious racial segregation.
So much for TDM's purported fair and just administration claims!
I am bound to receive counter arguments to the above, and I am open to listening to your views of TDM...
-Ravi
Sunday, May 25, 2008
TDM on the "Rule of Law" - see www.chedet.com
This was written in response to TDM's blog on the "Rule of Law".
I am not sure if he has accepted my comments and allowed it on his BLOG...
__________________________________BLOG RESPONSE______________________________________
TDM
An observation - I see to about 30 comments, you receive one negative comment against you or your views. To the average person, that may seem you attract more positives than negatives. However, I know you receive an equal share of negative against your views (if not more). Now you've recently stated that it's in your right to voice your concern, then why is it you cannot publish all those criticisms against you? Are you afraid to show your website visitors exactly what Malaysians at large think about you?
2/ Re. your article under rule of law - firstly let me state that the phrase "Rule of Law" has become meaningless thanks to ideological abuse and general over-use. And in your case, you have been the biggest hypocrite as Under your leadership, you did not practise one of the basic principles of human legal rights - All individuals are given the same rights without distinction to their social stature, religion, political opinions. What have you got to state at this argument sir?
-Ravi
P.S -if you don't publish this comment, I understand. And that is you expect freedom of speech when it comes to your views, but not of others!
_____________________________________END_____________________________________________
I find the former Prime Minister to raise topics that he previously never used to allow any person question his judgements. One of the issues that he used to "shy away" from was the exact sentiment he has written on - the RULE of Law. How can he fake his perception to this topic, when he blatantly disregarded the legal rights of the former Lord President, Tun Saleh Abbas and a number of Chief Justices, and discharged them without the proper application of rule of law. This man Mahathir, now makes a mockery of his past indiscretions by pretending to be concerned of how the present Government applies the Rule of Law.
MMMMph!
I am not sure if he has accepted my comments and allowed it on his BLOG...
__________________________________BLOG RESPONSE______________________________________
TDM
An observation - I see to about 30 comments, you receive one negative comment against you or your views. To the average person, that may seem you attract more positives than negatives. However, I know you receive an equal share of negative against your views (if not more). Now you've recently stated that it's in your right to voice your concern, then why is it you cannot publish all those criticisms against you? Are you afraid to show your website visitors exactly what Malaysians at large think about you?
2/ Re. your article under rule of law - firstly let me state that the phrase "Rule of Law" has become meaningless thanks to ideological abuse and general over-use. And in your case, you have been the biggest hypocrite as Under your leadership, you did not practise one of the basic principles of human legal rights - All individuals are given the same rights without distinction to their social stature, religion, political opinions. What have you got to state at this argument sir?
-Ravi
P.S -if you don't publish this comment, I understand. And that is you expect freedom of speech when it comes to your views, but not of others!
_____________________________________END_____________________________________________
I find the former Prime Minister to raise topics that he previously never used to allow any person question his judgements. One of the issues that he used to "shy away" from was the exact sentiment he has written on - the RULE of Law. How can he fake his perception to this topic, when he blatantly disregarded the legal rights of the former Lord President, Tun Saleh Abbas and a number of Chief Justices, and discharged them without the proper application of rule of law. This man Mahathir, now makes a mockery of his past indiscretions by pretending to be concerned of how the present Government applies the Rule of Law.
MMMMph!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Mahathir the Maha Manipulator
This is an excerpt from Wikipedia under the search "Saleh Abbas" - for those who don't know, Saleh Abbas was the Lord President of the Supreme Court during a period of Mahathir's rule.
Anyhow, the excerpt is such:
Mahathir was upset with the judiciary's increasing independence, and in 1988, the government tabled a bill in Parliament to amend Articles 121 and 145 of the Constitution. These amendments disvested the courts of the "judicial power of the Federation", giving them only such power as Parliament might grant them. The Attorney-General was also empowered to determine the venues in which cases would be heard.[6]
At this point, Salleh Abas, who was then Lord President of the Supreme Court, began making strong statements about defending the autonomy of the judiciary. However, he did not name Mahathir, and spoke in rather general terms. However, Salleh was pressured by his fellow judges into taking stronger action. He convened a meeting of all 20 federal judges in the national capital of Kuala Lumpur. They decided not to directly challenge Mahathir, and instead address a confidential letter to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) and the rulers of the various states. The letter stated, "All of us are disappointed with the various comments and accusations made by the Honourable Prime Minister against the Judiciary, not only outside but within the Parliament." However, instead of calling for any direct action to be taken, the letter only stated the judges' "hope that all those unfounded accusations will be stopped".[7]
Ironically, the then Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia), who was also the Sultan of Johor — Sultan Mahmood Iskandar Shah —, who as heir apparent to the Johor throne had been prosecuted by Salleh Abas when he was Public Prosecutor. The Sultan was eventually convicted of homicide and sentenced to six months in jail. It is not known what the King did upon receipt of the letter, but it appears he informed Mahathir, and that they agreed to take disciplinary action against Salleh Abas.
Salleh, who had gone overseas soon after the letter was sent, was summoned by Mahathir upon his return. Salleh later claimed that at the meeting, Mahathir accused him of bias in the UMNO case, and demanded his resignation. Salleh was also immediately suspended from his post as Lord President. Although Salleh initially agreed, when he was later informed that his suspension would be backdated so as to nullify some of his earlier actions in then pending cases such as the UMNO case, he withdrew his resignation. The government then initiated impeachment proceedings against Salleh.[8] Salleh would later claim that the government attempted to bribe him to resign.[9]
This is just one extent of how Mahathir not only influenced and manipulated the legal mechanism to favour his decisions, but also unfairly used his position of influence constitutional amendments.
And now that he is in a situation where his past indiscretions can be exposed by a Prime Minister who is not afraid to do the right thing, he sends smokescreens and threatens Malaysian peace by resigning from the party that kept him in power for 22 years.
UMNO members must remind Dr. Mahathir that when he was PM and now in retirement, his popularity is largely because of the fear he instills. Stop the sandiwara TDM!
Anyhow, the excerpt is such:
Mahathir was upset with the judiciary's increasing independence, and in 1988, the government tabled a bill in Parliament to amend Articles 121 and 145 of the Constitution. These amendments disvested the courts of the "judicial power of the Federation", giving them only such power as Parliament might grant them. The Attorney-General was also empowered to determine the venues in which cases would be heard.[6]
At this point, Salleh Abas, who was then Lord President of the Supreme Court, began making strong statements about defending the autonomy of the judiciary. However, he did not name Mahathir, and spoke in rather general terms. However, Salleh was pressured by his fellow judges into taking stronger action. He convened a meeting of all 20 federal judges in the national capital of Kuala Lumpur. They decided not to directly challenge Mahathir, and instead address a confidential letter to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) and the rulers of the various states. The letter stated, "All of us are disappointed with the various comments and accusations made by the Honourable Prime Minister against the Judiciary, not only outside but within the Parliament." However, instead of calling for any direct action to be taken, the letter only stated the judges' "hope that all those unfounded accusations will be stopped".[7]
Ironically, the then Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia), who was also the Sultan of Johor — Sultan Mahmood Iskandar Shah —, who as heir apparent to the Johor throne had been prosecuted by Salleh Abas when he was Public Prosecutor. The Sultan was eventually convicted of homicide and sentenced to six months in jail. It is not known what the King did upon receipt of the letter, but it appears he informed Mahathir, and that they agreed to take disciplinary action against Salleh Abas.
Salleh, who had gone overseas soon after the letter was sent, was summoned by Mahathir upon his return. Salleh later claimed that at the meeting, Mahathir accused him of bias in the UMNO case, and demanded his resignation. Salleh was also immediately suspended from his post as Lord President. Although Salleh initially agreed, when he was later informed that his suspension would be backdated so as to nullify some of his earlier actions in then pending cases such as the UMNO case, he withdrew his resignation. The government then initiated impeachment proceedings against Salleh.[8] Salleh would later claim that the government attempted to bribe him to resign.[9]
This is just one extent of how Mahathir not only influenced and manipulated the legal mechanism to favour his decisions, but also unfairly used his position of influence constitutional amendments.
And now that he is in a situation where his past indiscretions can be exposed by a Prime Minister who is not afraid to do the right thing, he sends smokescreens and threatens Malaysian peace by resigning from the party that kept him in power for 22 years.
UMNO members must remind Dr. Mahathir that when he was PM and now in retirement, his popularity is largely because of the fear he instills. Stop the sandiwara TDM!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
An exact replica - Mahathir's wish as replacement
An excerpt that was taken out of a 1998 press interview of Dr. Mahathir when he was still PM -
Asked what qualities he might be looking for in a deputy, Dr. Mahathir replied with what appeared to be a joke, ''An exact replica of myself, if it is possible.''
Knowing TDM, he hardly jokes. He is not one to hide his feelings or thoughts. Even then, he was contemplating who he would install as his successor. The only problem was he realised anyone like him would definately not wait for the succession planning to take place at the incumbents preference. Hence why, he saw to it that Datuk Seri Anwar would be discharged and disgraced as a lesson to those who would challenge him. His appointee Datuk Seri Abdullah who initially seemed as a person who will continue to follow TDM's every whim, started rejecting the ex-PMs ideas which would have infuriated him. So he decides the only way to get back is to openly criticise his hand-picked successor, someone that he wished would be just like him.
Well Dr. Mahathir, Pak Lah is no different to you as an able statesman and leader. His difference is in style and he obviously wants to implement his own programs and ideas, not what you thought/think is right. What's wrong with that? Did you not oppose Tunku and his views on how the country was run when you were in the helm? Why is it you cannot support your successor and help him progress the country instead of becoming counter-productive?
And re. the judiciary appointments and your manipulation of the process, I think you're again starting a smokescreen by stating how you want to expose issues such as lobbying by judges for appointments etc. Well sir, you're the biggest player in this whole manipulation game and I am sure you have shredded many a document that would have your stamp/print on it. And I am sure for a lot of the handling, you would have performed it without anything be traced back to you. I am hoping for your sake there are no documents that Anwar nor Pak Lah have of your indiscretions as that could only tarnish your image.
But I guess you're too stubborn to see what you're doing to the country and will want to just play this one so you can ridicule the government you once led and the members of the body who once served you.
Good luck at the courts TDM! You will need it.
-Ravi
Asked what qualities he might be looking for in a deputy, Dr. Mahathir replied with what appeared to be a joke, ''An exact replica of myself, if it is possible.''
Knowing TDM, he hardly jokes. He is not one to hide his feelings or thoughts. Even then, he was contemplating who he would install as his successor. The only problem was he realised anyone like him would definately not wait for the succession planning to take place at the incumbents preference. Hence why, he saw to it that Datuk Seri Anwar would be discharged and disgraced as a lesson to those who would challenge him. His appointee Datuk Seri Abdullah who initially seemed as a person who will continue to follow TDM's every whim, started rejecting the ex-PMs ideas which would have infuriated him. So he decides the only way to get back is to openly criticise his hand-picked successor, someone that he wished would be just like him.
Well Dr. Mahathir, Pak Lah is no different to you as an able statesman and leader. His difference is in style and he obviously wants to implement his own programs and ideas, not what you thought/think is right. What's wrong with that? Did you not oppose Tunku and his views on how the country was run when you were in the helm? Why is it you cannot support your successor and help him progress the country instead of becoming counter-productive?
And re. the judiciary appointments and your manipulation of the process, I think you're again starting a smokescreen by stating how you want to expose issues such as lobbying by judges for appointments etc. Well sir, you're the biggest player in this whole manipulation game and I am sure you have shredded many a document that would have your stamp/print on it. And I am sure for a lot of the handling, you would have performed it without anything be traced back to you. I am hoping for your sake there are no documents that Anwar nor Pak Lah have of your indiscretions as that could only tarnish your image.
But I guess you're too stubborn to see what you're doing to the country and will want to just play this one so you can ridicule the government you once led and the members of the body who once served you.
Good luck at the courts TDM! You will need it.
-Ravi
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Post Mahathir Era - or are we still in it
As my first posting for my blog dedicated to Malaysia's 4th PM, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad, I want to briefly state, I am extremely dissapointed at Tun's arrogance towards the current Government. Tun never accepted criticisms towards his administration well - seems he is even more spiteful in retirement.
While he is entitled to his right to voice his opinions towards a Government and successor he himself installed, he does not acknowledge he disregarded the basic right of every Malaysian to voice their concerns when he was PM. What a hypocrite!
The recent allegations and investigations on Tun's involvement manipulating the judiciary, is only the tip of the ice-berg. While I believe Tun would have not any direct evidence of such events or decisions leading to him, he cannot deny the fact that Malaysia's legal system during his leadership lacked integrity and maturity.
Tun, even though you may escape being charged OR convicted of such allegations, you have made a mockery of the process and I hope the truth comes out of this investigation!
I will be regularly writing on this BLOGspot, and my theme will only be on TDM! Please criticise and comment as you see appropriate, as unlike TDM, I am a true believer of free speech. -Ravi
While he is entitled to his right to voice his opinions towards a Government and successor he himself installed, he does not acknowledge he disregarded the basic right of every Malaysian to voice their concerns when he was PM. What a hypocrite!
The recent allegations and investigations on Tun's involvement manipulating the judiciary, is only the tip of the ice-berg. While I believe Tun would have not any direct evidence of such events or decisions leading to him, he cannot deny the fact that Malaysia's legal system during his leadership lacked integrity and maturity.
Tun, even though you may escape being charged OR convicted of such allegations, you have made a mockery of the process and I hope the truth comes out of this investigation!
I will be regularly writing on this BLOGspot, and my theme will only be on TDM! Please criticise and comment as you see appropriate, as unlike TDM, I am a true believer of free speech. -Ravi
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