Of Terengganu's save land, dump money policy...

What more can one say about "My ambition was to be a postmeng" Ahmad Said, the current MB of Terengganu? There is nothing degrading about being a postman, mind you but to repeatedly say that in public function is fast becoming unbecoming of an MB.

Now, in his latest bold corporate move which is soon going to be envied by the rest of Malaysia is his decision for Terengganu state government's purchase of Strawberry Kijal Resort apartment in Senajang bay which is obviously in Kijal, Ahmad's village.

Ahmad Said camourflaged the buy-out (or is it the bailout) by turning the incomplete resort into Terengganu heart institute.

Is it a real necessity? Mind you that Kijal is only next door to Kuantan which has its own specialist centre. So who will check in Terengganu Heart Institute? Will this be another Ahmad Said project? Designed and build to cater for his cronies?

Back to the real issue - is Ahmad Said putting the rakyat's money at the right place? Is there any need to salvage the abandoned project to save a few? Or are these few the ones who financed his political funds?

Is this a clear cut case of "when the cat's away, the mice is out to play"? Before this, it has been said that Ahmad Said has been reminded and reprimanded for his past actions which has not gone well with the King. Ahmad Said should know that he is currently sitting on the MB's seat due to the King's intervention.

Has anyone visited Strawberry Kijal resort? I have and frankly it is nothing special there. It's entrance is highly dangerous and it's position is no longer strategic with a faster and safer by-pass road isolating it from the main trunk road. How do one expect an ambulance to make it's way to the "heart institute"? And how does one expects the same ambulance to exit the institute safely less the patient is firmly strap to the stretcher! If that is the way, I do not foresee ambulances comes screeching into Kijal heart institute but rather "slow coach" ambulance cautiously negotiating the hill to arriive at the institute.

Isn't heart diseases related to stress? If it is so, then how many stressful fishermen are there in Kijal and its surroundings? Yes, Kijal is a fishing village and it has that laid-back kampung atmosphere, something that is totally opposite of KL. Ahmad Said cannot be counting for Pahang folks to come flocking to this heart institute. So, will this be another white elephant ala "satu lagi projek pembaziran BN"?

Ahmad Said's argument to save the land is totally illogical. This is a private funded project so let the developer solve its own problems. Why need Ahmad Said's intervention?

I see this a waste of money...unless Ahmad Said envisage he needs the heart institute for his own ersonal use...when he is kicked out of his Terengganu MB-ship. Manusia...manusia...

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Of fine line: Between sabotage and responsibilities...

When politicians talked, the general rule is to read between the lines. More so, if they happens to be Malaysian politicians! Why is Zahid getting all riled up?

It is a fine line indeed! How do one decide whether it is sabotage or an act to effectively hide the truths? This time around, a quick tour of KD Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia's first submarine "which cannot dive"...

Zahid Hamidi, Defense Minister and UMNO's VP claimed that it is an act of sabotage as he directed his accusation to possible culprit(s) who could be involved in the maintenance of the submarine. Amongst others, MSM STAR reported that Zahid implied :-

1. The leaked information regarding KD Tunku Abdul Rahman that led to unfavourable news report is an act of sabotage;
2. The leaked information was done intentionally to sabotage and undermine the competency of the country's defense system;
3. The suspect(s) may be linked to maintenance work of the submarine;
4. Zahid suspects and he leaves the investigations to RMN chief;
5. He accused those involved in leaking information pertaining to defense system as traitors;

Now, now... is Zahid Hamidi got up on the wrong side of the bed? If it is true that the unfavourable news report compromise the country's defense system, then this writer is waiting for Zahid to make a police report against Malay Mail who first broke up the news and later re-publish in MT. Zahid, Don't just "up" your value in face of UMNO divisional meetings but to follow up with police report and see if there is any truth in your claim. If there is any form of saborage, then let's drag the partyies to the courts and severely deal the persons, regardless of his colour and political beliefs. Do you dare, Zahid or are you just "cakap tak serupa bikin"?

When politicians talked, the general rule is to read between the lines. More so, if they happens to be Malaysian politicians! Why is Zahid getting all riled up? What Malay Mail reported never breached the country's defense system because what they reported are summarily :-

1. KD Tunku Abdul Rahman is in Teluk Sepanggar naval base;
2. Problems resulted it being docked after it completed its tropical water trials;
3. The vessel obtained "Initial Operational capability (IOC)";
4. KD Tunku Abdul Rahman crew will take over KD Tun Razak during its tropical water trial to avoid the crew from losing their submariners rating;

Read the two and you will see that what Malay Mail reported is in line with their tagline "the paper that cares". The news never expose the defense system nor did they act as traitors to expose the country's defense system.

So why is Zahid getting all riled up? How did Zahid arrived to his conclusion that it is sabotage? Did Zahid received intelligence report saying so? Or Is Zahid trying to conjure some magical tricks to give the illussion that everythink is OK?

Did Zahid has in his possessions evidences identifying the traitors? If so, what is he waiting for? Why not go to the nearest police station and lodge a police report?

I see Zahid politicising the case to by-pass the real issue! Why come up with veiled threats and hazy statements? Is Zahid trying to stamped KD Tunku Abdul Rahman as OSA? Something necessary to hide the truth behind the truths? Zahid's actions can be seen as a desperate attempt to sweep everything under the carpet.

Malay Mail has been objective in raising a genuine issue - what is wrong with our submarine KD Tunku Abdul Rahman? Nothing sinister is their action and this writer do not smell any conspiracy here. So, Zahid - is there any need to use the word "sabotage"? Or is this a way for you to be "front-paged"?

Zahid Hamidi should fulfil his responsibilities on the "behind the scene" for our two scorpenes. If he is a responsible minister, then he should carry out an audit trail on KD Tunku Abdul Rahman and KD Tun Razak. Do not leave any stone unturned and in doing so Zahid Hamidi might save the government's integrity as the French are already preparing to interview PI Bala on the scorpene commission. And talking about the French, they might be eager to know which is the truth between the different versions of scorpene and PI Bala seems to be the last man "talking".

Is it sabotage? Is it hidden truth?...you decide

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Of Octopus Paul for "On-off-on" Najib...

The safest way out for Najib now is to engage Oct Paul's service which is far cheaper than APCO and definitely more tropicalised than the "submarine that cannot dive" scorpene. And if Oct Paul fails in his "job" Najib and wife can always arrange for "sotong goreng" dinner in Putrajaya. Then they can both invite Shah Rukh Khan, J Low, VT and the rest of the gang to discuss on FELDA's prudent spendings. Rosie can always invite her favourite carpet cleaner to come along whilst Najib huddled with his sibling on how to "better manage" FELDA. Win-win situation for both Najib and Rosie, right?

Latest : What is happening to our country? For a simple issue like sports betting, the government goes ga-ga in explaining their stand, one time ON then PM announced it's OFF then the same PM in his written reply in parliament indicated that it's ON and then corrected says it's OFF? ON-OFF-ON-OFF! This is more than just a flip-flop, this is incompetence to the highest decree, failing all normal standards of targetted KPIs' and KRAs', achieved by none other than 1MPM6 Najib himself. If he can be so off-tangent in his performance, then what can we expect from his "subordinates"? Like this, my friend will simply say "die-die lor"...

Wanted : Malaysian animal lovers Mission : Secure octopus Paul from Oberhausen aquarium, Germany
Purpose : To act as "con-sultan" for Najib in decision making
Accuracy : 100 % (to date)

Priority : Urgent

Seriously, this is what this writer thinks of Najib's present state of mind. Before we delve further into the matter, remember P94 Hulu Selangor?

Murmurs are coming in of "token of appreciation" tours arranged by UMNO for Batang Kali residents. Amongst others :-

1. One group from Sg Masin of 40 pax spend a weekend in Port Dickson in late June 2010, all expense paid by UMNO;
2. Another group from the same village spend last weekend in Melaka, again sponsored by UMNO;
3. Some say Selangor's N7 assemblyman flag-off 2 busloads plus 5 cars on "jalan-jalan makan angin" trip to Kota Bharu in early July 2010;

This time, it is not little bat that echo its signal but the "terminator" who shared my trip to SJMC last couple of days. Along the way, he makes interesting observations like :-

1. UMNO members are no longer proud in declaring their membership. Instead, these UMNO members are whispering their membership, something to remind them that UMNO is no longer he pride of the nation;
2. This terminator friend declared that his "F" license was "contracted" out to one UMNO youth chief in Batang Kali who reaps contracts after contracts from the government. In return, this terminator friend claimed that he is given 5 % cut for his "F" license. He declared that he had since severed his ties with the UMNO youth chief and decided to go alone in quoting for projects;
3. The "ongoing" field trips sponsored by UMNO is another way for UMNO to woo the voters to stay true to BN. Terminator observed that this strategy is not working as he senses the voters distancing themselves more from UMNO/BN;
4. Although the sponsors claimed that the field trips are meant for the residents of Batang Kali, it is highly suspicious because only Hulu Selangor registered voters are included in the trips. Those not registered or registered elsewhere (eventhough their spouse are registered voter) are not included;

Although P94 Hulu Selangor is a distant past, UMNO and BN is still owing the voters their pledge. One wonders whether BN has fulfilled those by-election pledges to FELDA settlers, the homeless in the estates, the wages of estate workers, jobs for saudara lamas? Or is it possible for UMNO and BN to "conveniently" forget P94 until the next election?


Back to our Octopus Paul. Why Octopus Paul? Octopus Paul is in grave danger of ending up as "goreng sotong" since he correctly predicted the outcome of Spain - Germany semi final match. On top of that, Octopus Paul has correctly predicted the outcome of all Germany's match and it seems that Oct Paul is excellent in "choice of 2 situation". Malaysian animal lovers should make double-quick efforts to secure Oct Paul for Najib as Najib is fast becoming another "choice of 2" decision maker.

Najib as "choice of 2" decision maker? Why not? Remember Najib's written reply in parliament regarding sports betting? What double -talk is Najib in now? First Awang Adek, Finance deputy minister declared sports betting license to Berjaya group, then Najib confirmed that the license was revoked and now the same Najib is leaving the sports betting issue wide open. Can someone confirmed what is going on in Najib's mind? Is Najib listening to MCA because Soiled Leg reminded him that is should be the cabinet's and not UMNO supreme council decision?

Why the "on-off-on" decision? Is Najib working out the funds for a possible snap poll? Is Najib trapped within his own economic reform failures and the necessity for calling snap poll before our economy takes another tumble? Is Najib getting arm-twisted by Berjaya with the many Berjaya investments in Pahang?

So, why Oct Paul? By using Oct Paul to make choices, Najib has the following options :-

1. Blame Oct Paul for choices that is not popular with the rakyats;
2. Absolve the officers from providing "misleading statements" in parliament. Najib can't always blame his officers for his indecisiveness, can he?;
3. Lighten Najib's burden when making choices;
4. Use Oct Paul to predicts outcomes of future elections. If Oct Paul choose PR's molusk, then Najib can always "pour" extra funds in the constituencies to reverse the trend. Those areas where Oct Paul choose BN's molusk, Najib can afford to spare the funds for other purposes;
5. Najib can use Oct Paul as his "scape goat octopus";
6. Oct Paul is much cheaper than Najib's current "1 for the price of 2" scorpene. KD Tunku Abdul Rahman is being docked due to unspecified problems after the tropical water trials conducted in June 2010. Whilst others might be paying 2 subs for the price of 1, are Malaysians paying 1 submarine for the price of 2?;
7. Definitely Oct Paul has better chance of passing the tropical water trials compared to our scorpenes. That, in itself is a better deal to acquire Oct Paul from Oberhausen aquarium;

The list can definitely goes on. Wait...if some of you are claiming that it is syirik to elevate others in the same plane as the One God, then what about those beliefs of Taib Mahmud relying on his beard for "divine" revealation of Sarawak state election? What about Abdullah's Badawi's favourite number 13? Isn't that superstitious too?

Najib and UMNO definitely need to get their acts together. UMNO is losing touch with its own members whilst Najib is forced to be just another "on-off-on" switch. The only difference is UMNO is still independent and not beholden to any known faction (yet), not like Najib who is seen to be "remotely" controlled by Berjaya!

The safest way out for Najib now is to engage Oct Paul's service which is far cheaper than APCO and definitely more tropicalised than the "submarine that cannot dive" scorpene. And if Oct Paul fails in his "job" Najib and wife can always arrange for "sotong goreng" dinner in Putrajaya. Then they can both invite Shah Rukh Khan, J Low, VT and the rest of the gang to discuss on FELDA's prudent spendings. Rosie can always invite her favourite carpet cleaner to come along whilst Najib huddled with his sibling on how to "better manage" FELDA. Win-win situation for both Najib and Rosie, right?

Time is running short for Oct Paul. As his service may no longer be needed after the world cup (if it is still alive), Najib may need to contact Razak Baginda now for his "expertise" to purchase Oct Paul. This time, Razak may need another interpreter to carry out the task as his former "interpreter" is no longer available. Najib may also enlist PI Bala for SD for the authencity of Oct Paul. We don't want a fake Oct Paul determining our future, do we?

By the way, this writer roots for Spain for this coming world cup finals. Any takers?

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Of Samballed Samba and Octopus Paul...

Samballed Samba or no, the molusk Octopus Paul is getting the right attention and maybe the greatest fortune teller Najib never has... who know?

Many of us Malaysians "goreng sotong" when Holland samballed Brazil off in the ongoing world cup. Yet, the one ruling that pissed me off was the Ghana - Uruguay match. It was a clear goal-bound ball before the "hand of Satan" chipped in to save the situation and finally sent Ghana packing on penalty shootout.

Octopus Paul choose Spain over Germany for the semis...

Whatever it is, the semi-final match between Spain and Germany will be something to look forward to. Octopus Paul of Oberhausen aquarium his time pick Spain as the winner. Let' see whether Paul will live up to his expectation yet again or is he toying with Germany...

Germany is tactically more superior than Spain and fitter too with their pool of young players. Spain is creative and full of flair. It will be a good match, something worth waiting for...over a cuppa of "Old town, white coffee" :)

Now, what has that got to do with us on Malaysian shores? Like it or hate it, Najib strike the right chord when he declares that there is no room (in UMNO) for prima donnas who refuse to work as a team. But the bigger question is - who is that particular statement directed to? By definition, prima Donnas demand special treatments and difficult to please so not any Tom, Dick or Harry can be termed as prima donnas, especially not the RM2 per annum UMNO members!

Could Najib hinting that to his own wife? She has been known to demand speacial treatments in all places that she goes, including New York and has also been recorded getting special attention from Shah Rukh Khan (well, some claim that she melts in one "Hindustani" charm). But dare Najib sound off his wife when it is fast becoming an open secret that he turns "mice" in her presence?

Since Najib issue that statement in his Pekan constituency, could it be that he is sending a coded signal to UMNO Johor to cease from behaving like prima donnas in the recent sports betting issue? You see, when others are thinking that it is the strong public opinion that force the government to revoke the license, it is actually UMNO Johor who is the major player for the government's decision. Maybe Najib is not pleased with UMNO Johor's 'independent" stand, what more when it comes from his deputy's state.

Maybe Najib is saying that to Taib Mahmud as there are strong evidence that UMNO is trying hard to muscle in Sarawak, the only state where UMNO is non-existent (for the moment). Time is against Taib Mahmud and Sarawak BN is facing fierce onslaught from the combined forces of PR. The only way for BN to retain Sarawek in the upcoming state election is to sideline Taib Mahmud and possibly Pesaka. That, Najib can do by injecting UMNO into Sarawak politics and effectively snuffed out Sarawak BN's component members which are too busy in-fighting.

Najib is correct to observed that it is all about teamwork. Brazil's samba got samballed because they rely too much on Kaka and a few selected players forgetting about the importance of Julio Caesar who manned the goalpost. Finally, it is Julio's poor assessment that bundled Brazil out highlighting that it is a team sport. The same goes for Najib. He must realise by now that BN is not UMNO's alone! Najib has been proven to make decisions along UMNO's thinking and strategy ignoring the views of MCA, MIC, Gerakan and the rest of BN's supposedly component members!

Just look at the recent sports betting issue. Soiled's MCA, Semi's MIC are all for sports betting and has openly declare their support for the license and openly question Najib's decision who do not seek the cabinet's views before revoking the license. Is this a sign of more to come? Are the team questioning the wisdom of Captain Najib? Or is Najib a toothless leader whose teeth has been effectively extracted by wify in lieu of Razak's case?

Honestly, I am closely monitoring how Octopus Paul's prediction will come out. If Octopus Paul's prediction comes out true, I might be offering Octopus Paul's to Najib at a much cheaper price than APCO. Octopus Paul can be useful to predict the upcoming Sarawak's state election and maybe the coming GE 13 too! And if by chance Octopus Paul continously choose PR over BN, then Najib can start contacting Razak Baginda for a place to stay in England, perhaps next-door neighbour to RPK...

Samballed Samba or no, the molusk Octopus Paul is getting the right attention and maybe the greatest fortune teller Najib never has... who know?

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If only...(this happens in Malaysia)

Anybody reads the SUN today? It's free, you know.

For those who read the hardcopy of the Sun, you will be reading something about two French ministers quitting their posts after rows over spending thousands of taxpayers monies on private jets and cigars.

We pride ourselves as an Islamic state where our "adab ketimuran" is still strong in our veins. That's what we claim but at the same time Malaysians taxi drivers have been identified as one of the rudest and one of the worst in the world. That's what the survey said.

Our political leaders claimed that they served the nation. That's what they claim by spending thousands of our hard-earned money to use executive jets for party functions but claimed from our treasury. Is taht honesty? Is that transperancy? We have not come to the part where our 1Malaysia PM allows thousands of ringgits as advertisement on her wife's trip to USA.

Cigars? Why not asked JJ in Washington if he make any claim for his cigars from Putrajaya?

No matter how long the list, these politicians will not forego their comfortable posts and prefer to sidestep the issues. If only someone up there could press the PM to force them to resign. That will be nice, no?

If Japanese ministers can offer resignation, the koreans too, why not Malaysian ministers? Scared of losing those perks and entertainment allowance? So, what do we end up with? Ministers with tainted image, those foul mouthed and "shoot first, ask questions later".

Now that Najib has indicated a possible economic downturn for the second half of 2010, do you think Najib dares to go for snap elections? No way...not when he knows that his time is up and either Muhyiddein takes over his place after GE 13 or he will be sitting at the opposition end after GE 13. Heads Najib lose, tails Najib did not win...as simple as that...
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Of "Himpunan tak nak judi"...why implicate UMNO?

Perisik Rakyat mentioned that there will be a gathering "No to gambling" in Masjid Negara on 3rd July beginning from 2 pm.

Although Najib's government has announced that they have revoked the sports gaming license purportedly issued to Vincent Tan's Berjaya group (Ascot), it does not mean that the license could not be re-issued in the future when the "timing is right", maybe after GE 13 if BN still rules the country...

Personally, I believe there will only be handfuls of attendees including Perisik Rakyat who will be busy clicking photos.

Gambling is frowned on not only by Islam but by other religions as well. I have not come across any religion that openly endorse gambling, have you? That said, it is also an accepted fact in Malaysia that Chinese normally kick off their new year with gambling (for luck and prosperous years ahead). Even that, it is not done on a grandeur scale as Rais "I burnt the bridge" Yatim painted it to be. My friends in mainland China never mentioned gambling during Chinese new Year to me before so I guess they do not gamble during the period.

As for me, I will give this gathering a pass. In part this person has prior commitments on 3rd July and more importantly this person could not see the "link" between UMNO and gambling in this particular gathering. The organisers ought to omit UMNO logo from the main banner. Even if the organisers feels that there is some justification in including UMNO logo within the main banner, then why not the organisers includes MCA, MIC, SUPP, Gerakan, PPP and all BN component parties too?

If the organisers' argument are based on gambling premises and outlets, then why not include PKR (Selangor), DAP (Penang) and maybe PAS (Kedah) as I have not read any conclusive news or reports mentioning that these states had banned gambling outlets in the said states.

Being angry and overly emotional on gambling can still be tolerated. However there is no need to go overboard and drag in UMNO in this particular issue when this person sincerely believes that there are many UMNO members across the country who are also against gambling. Take Johor UMNO, for example. They too reject all forms of gambling!

Khairy Jamaluddin openly announced that UMNO youth too is against sports betting. So the question is - why is "Himpunan tak nak judi" organisers include UMNO logo within their main banner as if implying that UMNO is pro-gambling? Is there any need to sideline UMNO Johor and Pemuda UMNO?

The point is - the "Himpunan tak nak judi" organisers has their priorities all wrong and their good intention misplaced! I dare say here that without UMNO Johor's open statement against gambling propped by pemuda UMNO's stand against sports betting, Najib may still go ahead with his plans to approve sports betting to Vincent Tan's Berjaya group. What stop Najib from doing so is the prospect on an open "internal confrontation" with UMNO Johor (the land of Muhyiddein Yassin and the last UMNO bastion states). You see, Najib dare not offend UMNO Johor as he has already stumbled in his KTMB land dealing apart from his hesitance to proceed with the "revived crooked bridge".

With that in mind, "Himpunan tak nak judi" organisers should instead modify their banner to openly give credit to UMNO Johor for their tough stance against all forms of gambling.

There is still time to change and the organisers can still do it if they want to. It all depends on their "nawaitu". Understand that there are still some good left within the hearts of UMNO Johor. It is just unfortunate that these good people are in the wrong company led by Najib and supported in Johor by His-shame-u-dean.

For those who choose to attend the gathering, I wish you well and please prepare the normal stockpile of mineral water as well as towels and salt. You can't be too complacent nowadays as the "heat" might be too much to bear here in KL...

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From email : You know why your money not enough to spend as a Malaysian?

If not for these blatant abuse of powers, DNightcaller would not have existed. One man, one voice but that voice can make a difference. If you so decide to open up and talk to 10 persons closest to you, then the multiplying factor will be able to send shockwaves to Putrajaya (and some say in Shah Alam too).

Someone once asked why more and more Malaysians are getting critical of the present government. Well! there are many reasons for that depending on your stand on certain issues.

Will this email suffice? You be the judge, jury and executioner...

Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 12:16:36 PM
Subject: Fwd: U noe y ur $ not enough 2 spend as a Malaysian?


Yes, I think they are. What do I get for paying toll everyday?
Now I have to pay an extra RM50 for each credit card. For what?
Extra GST (goods and services tax). Again, how does that benefit me?

Look at the long list:

I have to pay for security guards because the police are hopeless.
I have to install filters because the water supply is dirty.
I have to watch satellite tv because the government broadcasts crap.

Many kids have to go for tuition or to private schools because the government schools are bad.
We have to pay IPPs (independent power providers) because the government cannot provide consistent electricity.

We have to pay Indah Water to clean up the sewers.
We have to pay tax on foreign cars because Mahathir wants to keep his dying local car industry alive. ON top of it APs cost bcoz of his cronies.
Most have to drive because the government cannot provide good public transport.

We have to pay to sustain the government's affirmative action policies.
We have to pay for private health care because the public hospitals are crowded .
All in all, we have to pay a PREMIUM to stay in this country!

1Malaysia Boleh!!!
DAMN!!!!!

Certainly the list can be longer but the important thing is what are we going to do about it? Are we going to lay back and accept things as they are and let those in power (be it in Federal and state level) grab everything along the way?

Are we going to drown ourselves in despair knowing that "I helpt you, you helpt me" syndrome has become part and parcel of our lives?

Do we hold our heads high when others are questioning on the innocence of our political leaders on their parts in high profile cases (such as murders, trumped-up charges, beating up people, commissions of arms purchases etc)?

Are we not responsible for our future generations? How do we explain on the PKFZ, Sime Darby, Felda, Maika, KTMB land deals? How can our future generations prosper when they inherit our present leaders blunders, whims and fancies?

If not for these blatant abuse of powers, DNightcaller would not have existed. One man, one voice but that voice can make a difference. If you so decide to open up and talk to 10 persons closest to you, then the multiplying factor will be able to send shockwaves to Putrajaya (and some say in Shah Alam too).

The choice is yours. Either stand up for the benefit of our future generations or forever remain silent amid the gross theft from this "golden" homeland of ours.

Have you decided? I have...

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