Of submarine, astro-not, ballot boxes...

The main newspaper to day highlighted the unveiling of the first Malaysian submarine named Tunku Abdul Rahman, in rememberance of Malaysia's first Prime Minister. The submarine is expected to be delivered in 2009 which will reinforce Malaysia's defense where the sea lanes across the Straits of Malacca happens to be one of the busiest sea routes of the world.

The unveiling of the submarine is a refreshing occasion and downplay the murder trial of Alantuya, which some has connected to the submarine deal. Come to think of it, if the murder does not takes place, will Razak Baginda be standing next to the DPM???

Out of the ocean depths, the next focus is of course the first Malaysian in outer space. Again the mainstream newspaper reported that Sheikh Muzaffar will be given a hero's welcome on his short return to Malaysia in November 2007. Why November when he will be undergoing experiments in European space agency on effects of space condition to man. General election around the corner??

On further comment, it will be a proud moment for the nation if a Malaysian is chosen by USA or Russia to be an astronaut (or cosmonaut) based on his ability and not paid by the taxpayer's money. Poor Dr Sheikh...he will be a victim of circumstances when political parties will use him as political mileage.

A small caption in Bernama mentions that transparent election boxes is currently distributed nationwide ahead of the General election. Why now?? Is General election coming soon??

The three news though significant pales when compared to the news of Lim Goh Tong's death. His story and his success shall be remembered, not because of his richness but on how hard work will be rewarded.

Whatever it is, the one news that should be anticipated by all peace loving Malaysians is whether the CJ's tenure extended or not...

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Of Ali, Abdullah and I don't read...

On the first schooling day after Eid Mubarrak, it is unsettling to read the news of PM claiming ignorance to PPP's, one of BN's component party, request to regain their lost seats come the next General election.

Abdullah Badawi, for reasons best known to him, has openly declared that he has not read the letter from PPP's President, Deputy Minister Kayveas, on their request to regain their 4 Parlimentary seats and 12 state seats which they had won in 1969. Funny thing is Kayveas made the claims 38 years later. The question is, has Kayveas finally gather his nerves to make the demands to PM? Is this a sign that PM's is not as strong as what he is perceived to be ? Will Kayveas made the same demands if the PM is other than Abdullah Badawi? After all, one of UMNO's vice President has openly make a statement that if PPP does not like how they are treated, they can always leave the BN. And to top it all, Kayveas claims that he sent the letter in March 2007 but PM has not read it in October 2007, after 8 months!!!! Incompetent? Unimportant?? Trivial issue??? U decide. If something of this importance has not been attended by PM after 8 months, then what about the promises made during the past election??? Just toppings to win over the votes??

Kayveas, being Kayveas, runs to PM and reported on UMNO's vice President remarks during the recently concluded PPP's annual general meeting. Is Kayveas playing with fire ? Or is he personnaly making the statement to corner PM to one corner, hoping to force PM to grant PPP's demand of extra parlimentary seats come the next General election ?

Till then...G'nite M'sia...wherever u are...
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Of election promises, accountability, MyT2...

The PM of Malaysia today has indicated that the next General Election is around the corner when he agrees that he has not deliver the promises made during the last General Election's campaign. In a rare speech made in Penang, he has requsted for 15 years to make good his promises. So, my Dear PM...if the promises made in 2004 needs 15 years what about the promises made in 2007? And hat about the promises u are going to pledge during the next General Election? It seems that ur promises goes beyond vision 2020...And the funny thing is, u can still afford to smile despite admitting that u cannot deliver the promises made during the 2004 campaign. And to top it all, u r so confident that u will be around in 2022 (15 years on). My dear PM...as mere mortals who are subject to the alMight graciousness, pls don't be cocky with ur life span...for who are we to say that we will be around for the next 15 years.

And the Malay newspaper screamed out that the Anti Corruption Agency (ACA) is going to make big announcement on actions to be taken/recommended to be taken on light of the recent Auditor General's report. And yet, reading between the lines i is clear that ACA can only take action against the Government servants whilct the policy malers aka the Ministers and the Politicians are not bounded by ACA and as such ACA will not be going for the Ministers, Deputy Ministers or the politically appointed persons. This is accountability ? U decide...In the meantime, feel free to read a good article from Bakri Musa extracted from Malaysia Today.

Even the sports has not been kind to our PM when My T2 (My Team 2) lost out to the Indomesian selection 0 - 2. With the money spent and the build up, the football match today clearly demonstrate that My T2 is outclassed, outpaced and only suitable for estate matches. The My T2 team is not ready to play undet the floodlights nor are they ready to play entertaining soccer match.

When the leaders are busy entertaining to their stomach, the public will be facing higher flour prices. That will be coming soon...

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Of Eid Mubarrak, King, Politician...

Although 1st Syawal has been celebrated on 13th October, 2007, it is not too late to wish all Eid Mubarrak. However, in Malaysia Eid Mubarrak is celebrated quite differently this year...

1st HRH the King, as usual celebrated the 1st Syawal with his subjects in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur before flying down to his homestate on 2nd Syawal to pay respect to his late father in the Royal mouseluem of Ladang, Terengganu. And barely a week later, the de Facto Law Minister Nazri fired the first warning shot reminding all and sundry that the King has to listen to the PM's advise regarding the extension of Chief Justice service. The statement was clearly objected by others, a day later. So, which is which?

Looking back, the issue was blown up when the lingamgate tape was uploaded into utube where a prominent lawyer was seen and heard talking on the phone discussing the appointments of senior lawyers, of which one of the names mentioned is the current Chief Justice of Malaysia. Is the tape authentic ? Who tape it ? Malaysian lawyers and opposition parties as well as NGOs demanded a Royal commission but the Government under the present PM is dragging their feet and instead set up an independent panel. After 3 weeks of its formation, the panel is still groping in the dark like a headless chicken with no direction and objective.

Now, looking back there is also another new issue on the horizon..an issue that is bigger than the extension of CJ's service.
This issue has been purposely hidden between the lines but sooner will get the public with their pants down..the issue of the ever increasing fuel price. The Minister in charge has pre-warned the public on the possibility vide his statement on 17th October 2007. And how much is the fuel price increment? Nobody wants totalk about it now. Instead, everyone is focussing on the rumour that the General election is coming..soon.

The plot thicken and this time the nightcaller will be around regularly to give his 2 cents comments

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

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Of live bullets and sleep standing...

The normally sleepy Sunday tranquility reacts to the distubing news that there was a riot in the Eastern states of Terengganu where the police was forced to employ the Federal Reserve Units and the Quick action squad to disperse the so-called riots.

The riots happened when the police cordoned off the designated ceramah area where the movement for the anti-corruption was supposed to held a mass rally. The police claimed that the rioters swelled fropm the initial 3000 to 6000, hurling molotov cocktail and stones to the uniformed police.

The organisers claimed that the police acts first resulting in 2 critically wounded and now in the hospital for serious gunshot wounds. Who to believe? Well, for one, it depends on how the events are seen? For the Government and the politicians, it is the police who are cornered to take a drastic action (although they were mentioned about the 2 who are seriously wounded).

For the opposition, they also issue a press statement claiming the opposite. The Government controlled TV even show the chaos that happens during their nightly news.

Me? It shows clearly that the general election is coming. The politicians from both sides are using the issue as a political mileage. However, one thing that is baffling is the different approach taken by the Government when they are faced with the tense situation. Recently, the Government has backed down from their target to cull domestic pigs which have over-populated the state of Malacca. There, the State government started to take action on the pig farms which have created health problems to the surrounding neighbourhood. The exercise were later called off when the pig farmers staged a sit in to protest the action and reportedly will turn aggressive if the actions were continued. If the Government can negotiate when it come pigs, then why can't the Government and the police use the same approach in handling the rally? After all, experiences have proven that the opposition has been co-operative with the police if negotiations were held and they can control the crowd.

Internationally, the PM of Maslaysia attended the APEC meeting held in Australia and for once he has another clown in his company in the form of the Preesident of US of A, the most powerful nation on planet earth. Although, the President managed to keep true to his form of bloopers and blunders, the PM of Malaysia still manage to go 1 up on the President by appearing to sleep standing - a feat that could not be confirmed just yet by the Guiness book of records.


The PM is in the front row, second from left. And he is the only one with his eyes closed. Sleeping ? meditating ? Blinking? it's your call.

Wonder what will happen if the President (of US of A) and the PM (of Malaysia) stands side by side...will they be able to pull off another record or will they be sufficient time for them to compare notes...

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Of 50 years down the lane...

31st August 2007 is a significant date, a date where Malaysia celebrates it's 50th year independence. At 50, Malaysia should be matured and Malaysians should be able to act as a nation, ready to launch forward into a more progressive country.

However, what happens indicates that Malaysians are far from matured. The incident involving the referee of a sports competition held in Malaysia potrays the immaturity of the enforcement agency in handling situations.

Apart from that, the growing discontent against the present PM is getting louder and louder. Notwithstanding the percentage of truth in the accusation, the facts remained that there is a party who is reaping profits from the so called monsoon cup. And that particular person does not hail from the state of Terengganu where the Monsoon cup is held.

50 years on, there is a growing concern on the difference in culture between the major etnics composition of Malaysia. There should be a concerted effort for all parties, from the NGO's, the political parties to sit down and formulated a Malaysian nation, where citizens can be proud of - the same as they are proud to write Malaysian as their nationality when travelling overseas.

Against all that, there is also a growing anticipation of the next General election where the date has been shifting regularly, like those of the desert sandstorm.

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Of murder case and murdered dreams...

First and foremost, it has been quite some time when this blogger last posted the views ...not for giving up but due to the many work constrains and datelines...

The start of the high profile court case send the crowd packing in Shah Alam. From the beginning, it looks like something fishy when the moral standing of the deceased is put on trial. On the blog, the PI is grilled on the events leading to her disappearance. The coming weeks will be more interesting when the case unfolded. It has all the ingredients to be an International story, the PI insist to talk in Tamil when he took the witness stand. The deceased's cousin provide evidence in Mongolian. Will there be more?

On the local front, the DPM vented his angers on the EU envoy for making statements against the NEP. Is that a simple diversion on what is happening elsewhere? Is there something behind the former PM's visit to Bosnia ? And thePM was there earlier..Is there any specially arranged meeting there? Will someone care to explain...

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