tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post5333273043709996549..comments2024-02-22T02:33:21.869+08:00Comments on Another Brick in the Wall: Airshow, Airlines and ApologyA Voicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780035743502972342noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post-28187491511224528592015-03-22T17:40:55.429+08:002015-03-22T17:40:55.429+08:00Anon 10:26 AM
Are you trying to rewrite history?
...Anon 10:26 AM<br /><br />Are you trying to rewrite history?<br /><br />If you are, you are making a ****-all hash of it.<br /><br />Get this in what passes for your brain. Singapore is an independent sovereign country, duly recognised by the UN and the international community.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post-30439250784559085942015-03-22T17:33:59.851+08:002015-03-22T17:33:59.851+08:004:40 PM,
"potential recipients of Chinese in...4:40 PM,<br /><br />"potential recipients of Chinese investment for the Maritime Silk Road have plenty of precedents to look at ..."<br /><br />But the sabre rattling in the East China and the South China Seas do not provide good precedents. <br /><br />The Mao Zedong communist government's support for the overthrown of the Malayan/sian Government by armed force and supporting communist terrorist Chin Peng and gang was not a good precedent. <br /><br />Questions arise as to sinister intentions that might couple Chinese investments abroad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post-70207098388750084772015-03-22T17:24:39.108+08:002015-03-22T17:24:39.108+08:00Unless Najib has something up his sleeves for a su...Unless Najib has something up his sleeves for a successful wooing of PAS to "work together" with UMNO (not necessarily forming a coalition or Pakatan of any kind) at PRU14, he needs to woo certain UMNO Division Heads by taking them to LIMA in Langkawi, even LIMA in Andean Mountains of South America. To ensure the 88 UMNO seats remain in their hands at PRU14. <br /><br />You see, I think not all is well in the state of UMNO affairs. I believe in the Penang UMNO man who was reported to have said that there was some acrimony during the Ketua Bahagians meeting at PWTC organized by Ahmad Sabri recently.<br /><br />Remember, not long before that, the UMNO Bahagians, Youth and Wanita have clamoured for the retention of the Sedition Act. Although Najib had announced his decision to retain the Act, there is still some unpleasant after taste. Because the implications were huge. <br /><br />Without the Sedition Act, all the sensitive Articles of the Constitution would be subject to questioning, and, even demands for amendment. And all those are matters that constitute the rights and interests of the Malays which UMNO has been sworn to protect and promote. Questioning those will lead to all hell breaking loose, must be avoided, hence the Sedition Act must never be discarded.<br /><br />It's mind bogling why Najib even considerrd discarding the Sedition Act. It leaves permanent scars in the minds of many people. His intentions become suspect after that. He definitely has to convince many Ketua Bahagians who have been disenchanted with his leadership. I believe there are quite a few. In addition to those somewhat sickened by Rosmah's doings, not getting satisfactory answers to questions on 1MDB, etc. <br /><br />He is populist in his politics and is not good for the Malays. He must base his actions on an interpretation of the Constitution that favours the interests of the Malays. For example, enhance the NEP in line with the Special Position of the Malays and the Bumiputeras of Sabah and Sarawak. That Article was placed in the Constitution not just for the fun of it. It was in consideration for the Malays agreeing to citizenship right of the non-Malays. That must have a huge value. It was given FOC, and the quid pro quo must be exploited fully. <br /><br />I strongly support UMNO but not Najib. Because of his past actions. He certainly is not better than Abdullah Badawi in protecting and promoting Malay rights and interests, in ensuring all citizens respect and abide by the Constitution. The erratic fellows seem to think freedom is absolute and the Police has had their hands full since Tun Dol's time. Much worse when Najib repealed the ISA, the RRA and the EO. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post-40860281535216579862015-03-22T16:40:25.969+08:002015-03-22T16:40:25.969+08:00Wikipedia wrote:
In November 2014, Chinese Presid...Wikipedia wrote:<br /><br />In November 2014, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced plans to create a 40 billion USD development fund, which would help finance China's plans to develop the New Silk Road and the Maritime Silk Road. China has accelerated its drive to draw Africa into the MSR by speedy construction of a modern standard-gauge rail link between Nairobi and Mombasa.<br /><br />For another side of MSR, read http://thediplomat.com/2015/02/whats-it-like-to-have-china-build-you-a-port-ask-cameroon/.<br /><br />An extract below:<br /><br />And the port is only part of the story. Work continues on roads and railways to link the new port to major urban areas, including the capital of Yaounde — projects also associated with Chinese companies. The ultimate goal is to have an industrial zone of 260 square kilometers associated with Kribi, currently a city of 55,000 people best known as a resort town. The plan has sparked an “urbanization master plan” designed to modernize Kribi’s roads and buildings. Cameroon hopes Kribi port will eventually become a shipping center not only for the country, but for all of West Africa.<br /><br />In other words, the Kribi project is far more than just a port — it’s an attempt to create an entirely new business and industrial hub in Cameroon. Chinese projects in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Gwadar, Pakistan (all associated with the MSR) are equally ambitious. The multi-layered nature of these projects should put to rest the idea that they are primarily intended as to accommodate future PLA Navy missions (although, as we saw in Sri Lanka last year, Chinese ships will likely pay visits to these new ports). Rather they are designed to push forward economic growth in developing nations – both creating new markets for Chinese goods and making it easier for China to extract the resources it needs – all while providing lucrative contracts for Chinese companies.<br /><br />As with other Chinese development projects, there are criticisms of this strategy. Kribi locals complain of their homes and businesses being demolished to make way for new construction. Anticipation of Kribi’s future as a trading hub has also caused an influx of migrants, raising housing and food prices in the town. Further, there have been complaints that many of the jobs involved in port construction, even menial work like truck driving, went to Chinese workers rather than Cameroonians. Of the 1,125 people at work on the harbor in August 2013, only around half (609) were Cameroonians. But the Cameroonian government argues that the long-term benefits (including future job creation) will be a boon for the country.<br /><br />Obviously, each country and investment project is different, but potential recipients of Chinese investment for the Maritime Silk Road have plenty of precedents to look at ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post-60017363297070299112015-03-22T11:11:58.703+08:002015-03-22T11:11:58.703+08:0010:26 AM,
Why r u pining for Tengku A Rahman? You...10:26 AM,<br /><br />Why r u pining for Tengku A Rahman? You love him for agreeing to citizenship right for the non-Malays at Merdeka, relaxing the rules for the issue of citizenship certificates after Merdeka, despite the DAP buggers never saying thank you, like what MCA under Tun Tan Siew Sin and MIC under Tun Sambanthan did not long before the race riots of 13 May 1969? <br /><br />The race riots that were caused by the DAP as can be read in the White Paper produced by the National Operations Council. <br /><br />Maybe you love him more for giving away Singapore to Lee Kuan Yew FOC. And LKY imported Chinese until Singapore becomes 72% Chinese. For all those, he'd be smiling on this deathbed in Hong Kong now. <br /><br />Never before in the modern history of mankind that sort of stupid and treacherous thing done. Throughout the history of mankind, nations go to war to protect and defend their sovereignty and territorial integrity - heard of those words? The history of this country must be re-written to show that unacceptable and most despicable act of TAR so that no other leader would dare even think of anything like that in the future, ever. <br /><br />As a punishment for the treacherous act, none of his "genes" or offspring should be allowed to move up in the politics of this country. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post-40503482997619710762015-03-22T10:55:03.407+08:002015-03-22T10:55:03.407+08:00Anybody knows of any one else in the entire world ...Anybody knows of any one else in the entire world who would declare a target of becoming PM by 40, other than KJ?<br /><br />He sounded crazy and had even acted crazy in several instances in the past. That he did the politik wang thing may not sound crazy to some, but it was and it in fact is crazy especially when you have declared that target. <br /><br />Remember, not all Malays mudah lupa. UMNO Youth delegates who voted him might have been, they might even have been one of a kind, but the many who are not mudah lupa will continue to oppose and voice out against such characters endlessly. <br /><br />The running to Anwarul Al Juburi (pangkat Mat Sabu beri) with a passport for the released convict to go to Germany was also crazy. Then when the paw in law was dethroned, he changed his attitude towards the now-imprisoned Al Juburi. Yes, Ahmad Zahid was also doing the bidding for Anwar at one time in UMNO Youth. But done not like a budak kecik manner, rushing to meet the sodomist with a passport. No decorum, no decency, not the mark of leadership.<br /><br />And there have been instances when, as UMNO Youth Head, he had spoken the tune of MCA and the non-Malays on such issues as BM, Single stream schooling etc. UMNO Youth had been the outfit that serves as check and balance on the unreasonable demands of the no-Malays, especially those that encroach on the rights and interests of the Malays, like places at public universities, scholarships etc. Those are not unlimited and giving away to members of the richest community in the country, who have access to private universities at home and abroad, and so many of them millionaires who contribute millions of Ringgit for the less fortunate among them. <br /><br />I shudder at the thought of KJ being PM at any age. God forbid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post-54197456089945829652015-03-22T10:26:29.352+08:002015-03-22T10:26:29.352+08:00Hishamuddin is too goofy to be considered as PM ca...Hishamuddin is too goofy to be considered as PM candidate. His father was not impressive so is he. <br /><br />Why is Tunku Abdul rahman genes left out in the succession plan? Any of his off spring in politics????TAR TAR taranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post-76408424065611279372015-03-22T10:07:29.389+08:002015-03-22T10:07:29.389+08:00RM5 million would not make Tony any richer la.
T...RM5 million would not make Tony any richer la. <br /><br />Tony, put aside your ego and admit it that Airasia was sloppy on safety issues. <br /><br />Otherwise why would DCA gave only a temporary operating license. IN airline business, there should be zero defect on safety.<br /><br />You would look like a gentlemen and public would appreciate you more when you care to forgive. They will see the compassion you display during the Indonesian crash as honest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post-52330106112638351622015-03-21T18:27:41.157+08:002015-03-21T18:27:41.157+08:00Yes, there is sympathy for the innocent chap re th...Yes, there is sympathy for the innocent chap re the Air Asia matter. William Shakespeare wrote, "there is a tide in the affairs of man .." and the Malay proverb says "pandai panai tupai melompat, ada masa nya ..."<br /><br />So, be human, accept people's apologies, forgive and forget. Nobody is perfect and when one faces a low tide, one would have a lot of sympathies from others if one forgives and forgets the mistakes of others. <br /><br />And I agree that Airasia had frequent occurrences of safety and technical issues, including a technical problem recently. They are all on the news and recorded. The forgiving would get people's sympathies on such events, especially when an air crash occurs involving loss of many lives and huge financial losses. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post-9733411701192715792015-03-21T18:10:22.094+08:002015-03-21T18:10:22.094+08:00I think not much should be attached to one cabin c...I think not much should be attached to one cabin crew saying "passengers told her that Mueller failed in his turnaround at Sabena and Aer Lingus," when news media reports have spoken for Mueller's credentials in glowing terms. <br /><br />But I agree with you that no Mat Salleh would want to be told what to do in that manner and not given a free hand in running the airline. Not even a Mat Abdul who is worth his salt. But Mat Sabun - the bloke even said communist terrorist Mat Indera is a hero. Stupid son of gun. Azman Mokhtar would be like that if he says, Lookee here, we've got the turn around plan for you, now you turn it around the way we want you to do. <br /><br />Hope Mueller would join MAS after all and given a free hand in trying to turn it around. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19741162.post-28647996106198449292015-03-21T17:51:50.158+08:002015-03-21T17:51:50.158+08:00Wow, so long your post this time, bro. Must leave ...Wow, so long your post this time, bro. Must leave it long enough to garner 50 comments. There must be many, as mention is made of UMNO Deputy Presidency aspirants.<br /><br />I for one don't think the follow-their- respective-fathers UMNO succession plan will materialize, desirable or become realistic. I'm for Muhyiddin and Ahmad Zahid. Whether they will tag as a team is a question but I don't like no-action-when-Home Minister Hishamuddin and the guilty-politik-wang KJ.<br /><br />Muhyiddin and Zahid appear firm and willing to really protect and promote the rights and interests of the Malays. And get the country move on based on the Constitution of the country, not undue layan-ing Chinese schools, not talking about discarding he Sedition Act etc. From these angles, I want Najib out.<br /><br />Najib wants developed nation status even at the expense of the rights and interests of the Malays. Sidelining the NEP in his Dasar Baru Ekonomi and nearly threw out the Sedition Act which protests all the sensitive Articles of the Constitution - those that form the rights and interests of the Malays. <br /><br />Hishamuddin does not seem to have ideas of his own - he just apes what his cousin says, when not sure, let things be, like when he was Minister of Home Affairs, got called Menteri Amaran etc. Oh no, not him as a potential PM, please. <br /><br />More on the I-want-to-be-PM-by-40 immature guy next time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com