DPM sir : Its better to keep quiet than to talk nonsense...

2 statements in 1 day is enough. DPM sir, my advise is simple - It's better to keep quiet than to talk nonsense. You see, someone use to say - the emptiest drums makes the loudest noise. There is also another Malay saying "Jadilah resmi padi, lagi menjadi lagi tunduk" which literally means be humble in everything. The more knowledgeable you are, the more humble you should be....

1. Politicians. If you give then a microphone, they can talk until the cows come home. Someone told me that a good example of this is one PM from Asean country (hint : start from C) who will talk for hours in his speech.
2. The same goes for Malaysian politicians. Give them a microphone and they will talk. Provide them with media reporters and they will issue statements. Some are relevant but most are craps. For now, let's focus on 2 crappy statements from our DPM.
3. First off is the Bernama report on "Muhyiddin" order (instructed) Kota Siputeh Rep to attend assembly sitting" taglined 12th November 2009. NST, Star, The Sun carries the report too...
   
4. The gist of the reports are :-
   • Muhyiddin instructed Kota Siputeh assemblyman to attend state assembly (Kedah) sitting;
   • the state assembly sitting is scheduled on Tuesday (17th November 2009);
   • BN concurred with EC which ruled there was no vacancy for Kota Siputeh;
   • Kedah speaker (Dr Abd Isa) has filed for judicial review on the EC decision;
     

5. Now, let's see the counterarguments :-
   • Granted that the Kota Siputeh assemblyman declared that he is now an independent assembly man and BN-friendly, that does not mean that he is a BN member. He maybe BN-friendly but he may also opt out to support PR if he feels that it will benefit the people. So, the question is - who do DPM think he is to instruct the said assemblyman to attend the assembly sitting? On what standing was the instruction given? Would it not be better if the DPM advises the assemblyman to attend the sitting?
   • how can Muhyiddin said that BN concurred with EC on the decision? Does EC has locus standing? Can EC be the judge and executioner of election laws?
   • why must Muhyiddin jumps the gun? The sun reported that the high court will decide whether a fresh election for Kota Siputeh is necessary or not this Monday 16th November 2009;
   • Since the state assembly sitting will only start from 17th November whilst the high court will give its decision on Monday 16th November, then Muhyiddin should not have jumped the gun. What if the high court decides in favour of Dr Abd Isa (PR)? Will Muhyiddin and BN issue a statement to say that BN did not concur with the court's decision? Is Muhyiddin implying that legislative powers supercedes judiciary powers (when it comes to court decision)?
     

6. On the same day, Bernama reported "Opposition supporting 1Malaysia concept, says Muhyiddin". The media report, in a nutshell :-
   • The 1Malaysia concept receive the support of...including leaders of opposition parties;
   • the 1M concept is not merely political rhetoric;
   • the 1M concept has been implemented as a new policy by BN;
   • Nik Aziz only knows how to pray but does not know how to administer;
     

7. Tsk tsk....a dangerous statement indeed DPM sir. Consider these :-
   • The backbone parties for BN are UMNO (United Malays National Organisation), MCA (Malaysian Chinese Association), MIC (Malaysian Indian Congress). As stated by their political names, these parties are purely race-based. UMNO, in their plans to expand their wings to Sabah (and "take over" Sabah state government) widen their base to include Bumiputras from Sabah. Is this 1M concept?
   • Compare that to the parties forming the loose PR-coalition of DAP (Democratic Action Party), PAS (Parti Islam seMalaysia), PKR (Parti Keadilan Rakyat). Even their political names has already suggested that their parties are open to all Malaysians. PAS is open to all Malaysian muslims. So, who mooted the 1M concept first? UMNO or DAP/PAS?;
   • Even in forging relationship between the various races and ethnics, PR has put these ideas forward during Mar 2008 elections. BN, only coined the term after 1MPM6 Najib was sworn in as the PM. Who copies who now, DPM sir?;
   • when Muhyiddin says that 1M is a new BN policy, this scribe just jumps off the roof...whoa....Muhyiddin, are you telling us that BN never works towards 1M since BN inception in 1970s? Are you telling us that Perikatan government never works towards an integrated Malaysia since 1963? Are you admitting to us now that BN is only starting to wotk on 1M in 2009, after 46 years of (formation) of Malaysia?;
   • regardless of political standings, Nik Aziz is a reverred religous scholar and teacher. He regularly teaches every Friday morning. Muhyiddin, didn't anybody tell you not to belittle religous teacher/scholar? I, for one, feel deeply offended when Muhyiddin gives that statement. If he feels that Nik Aziz is not up to his marks (as an administrator), then explain how did Nik Aziz administer Kelantan for the past 18 years? Is Muhyiddin implying that Kelantan survives the last 18 years on doas and prayers alone?
     

8. 2 statements in 1 day is enough. DPM sir, my advise is simple - It's better to keep quiet than to talk nonsense. You see, someone use to say - the emptiest drums makes the loudest noise. There is also another Malay saying "Jadilah resmi padi, lagi menjadi lagi tunduk" which literally means be humble in everything. The more knowledgeable you are, the more humble you should be....
9. DPM sir, it's time for you to reflect your statements these past few days. Maybe, it's high time for you to get a better PR man to manage your statements. Kalau tak tahu, pergi belajar lagi....
   

Till then...G'nite M'sia...wherever u are...