Malaysian voters must punish and reject low quality Members of Parliament

We like below remark we found at anilnetto.com which commented on the silly speeches by Malaysian Member of Parliament.

In this Youtube instance, the antics of Mohamad Aziz (UMNO) is a perfect example of the sad standard of our MPs who consciously waste taxpayers’ money in Parliament.

May we advise all voters to seriously check and evaluate the quality of their MP candidates in the next General Election before crossing the ballot paper.

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Kam Cheng
October 31st, 2009 at 11.59am · Reply

I pity the Hansard, it has to record the rubbish that the Sri Gading clown spews each Parliament session.

Sri Gading and Kinabatangan are the UMNO appointed time wasters and court jesters in Parliament. Just look at what they bring up in Parliament. No policy matters, just kampung politics. To make matters worse, the venerable Lim Kit Siang also lost the opportunity to rein in the 2 jesters so that 1st world Parliament session can be have. Maybe because Uncle Lim couldn’t resist the dig at other political parties, even though Parliament session is not for that.

I suggest Sri Gading should learn some mandarin so that he can read for himself what the Chinese community said what it really wants.

All Chinese newspapers reported that the community wants Ong Tee Keat to continue as MCA President. They have only 1 hero left and apparently Ong is still needed.

This Sri Gading fella wasted 5 minutes of the rakyat’s money venting on his personal feelings but non on researched facts. Since when Parliamentarians are allowed to represent their personal likes and dislikes in Parliament? I thought they are supposed to amend and recommend policies in Parliament upon consultation with their constituents!

First world Parliament will take a very long time coming.

MCA: Hell breaks loose, happy hour time for warlords

This comment sums up nicely the feelings and repulse of rakyat Malaysia on the sheenigans by MCA ‘leaders’:

written by John Lee, October 14, 2009

Hell breaks loose, it is happy hour time for the war lords.

Most of them have nothing to lose after all they have been sidelined and this is the golden opportunity.

The GE voters out there know who they are and what they are up to.

Do not think that Malaysian have short memory.

MCA , you have just missed the opportunity to regain your glory when you made such emotional and immature decision to oust your president Ong Tee Keat who have the support of most Malaysians.

What do you feel towards these ‘leaders’?

Should voters feel safe with these vulture like behaviours waiting to feast even as their President has not officially resigned?

Valuing moral character is of great importance for MCA?

Is Ong Tee Keat trying to emulate the reform of Taiwan for MCA?

Will the MCA central delegates agree to Ong Tee Keat’s call to reform MCA or status quo with Chua Soi Lek?

Brickbats or praises will be reserved after the MCA EGM.

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Valuing moral character is of great importance

Speaking at the 63rd anniversary of the founding of Fuhsing Private School yesterday morning, President-Elect Ma Ying-jeou stated that attaching importance to moral character is very important to today’s Taiwan. The new government that is to be formed after his inauguration will put character above capability in appointing officials, he stressed.

Taiwan’s problems during this past period have stemmed from the lack of emphasis on moral character, education, breeding and the ability to do soul searching, Ma added.

Those are sensible words indeed. Over the past few years, neither the government nor our schools have put any emphasis on the importance of moral values. There has even been a tendency among policy makers to de-emphasize moral education.

One clear indication of this tendency is the fact that Confucius’ birthday — which used to be a national holiday — is no longer a holiday for the general public. There has been a deliberate attempt to banish Confucian values from school education.

Confucian values are the cornerstone of the moral system of the Chinese and that of many of China’s neighbors, such as Korea and Japan. These two countries owe their economic prosperity to the influence that Confucianism has had on their cultures.

Chinese dynasties that attached importance to Confucian values were almost all strong and prosperous, whereas those that ignored the sage’s teachings were inevitably weak and short-lived.

It is, therefore, little wonder that, over recent years, the government has been rife with corruption with many officials indicted or imprisoned for graft and other immoral deeds.

Taiwan cannot hope to have a vigorous economy unless it has an efficient government. And high government efficiency depends as much on policy makers having moral character as on their capability. Ma must live up to his promise with regard to the appointment of government officials.

The administration under Ma should make strenuous efforts to restore and promote traditional moral values. Out of this campaign will come a more stable and prosperous Taiwan society.

Source: The China Post

1st party within BN coalition is reforming by sacking ‘morally tainted’ Chua Soi Lek

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After the 12 General Election, we see the need for Barisan Nasional, especially its component parties to reform and reinvent themselves.

Without a doubt, for the wellbeing of rakyat, a strong Pakatan Rakyat needs a strong opponent in Barisan Nasional to balance each other in the political landscape.

We are pleased with latest development showed by Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) which demonstrates reform through the overdue disciplinary action against one of its member who has committed sexual acts which is unlawful in the eyes of the law. So far, there’s been no police report against Chua Soi Lek, so he’s spared from that. But some are grumbling “that doesn’t mean the whole of MCA need to condone his breaking one of the 10 commandments.”

How we wish Gerakan would also institute some form of reform before its disastrous campaigning in its home ground in Penang for the recently concluded Permatang Pasir by election.

[ We notice most bloggers blame MCA for low chinese support for Permatang Pasir UMNO candidate Rohaizat Othman (another tainted politician). We should be looking at Gerakan instead if it wishes to continue serving the people of Penang (Gerakan's home state) in GE13. ]

Anyways, to show leadership any political party must have political stand. MCA is doing just that.

MCA is showing Malaysians that is has a moral stand in the case of Chua Soi Lek.

Good luck to Chua Soi Lek as he prepares to file his appeal to the party he claims to love.

P/S: Chua Soi Lek is not about to give up his personal ambitions just yet. Looks like the party’s wellbeing will have to come AFTER his personal ambitions has been realised.

Read “Soi Lek urges MCA members to rise up” (The Malaysian Insider)

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Teoh Beng Hock’s death. Truth and law awaited.

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There are many questions arising over Teoh’s untimely demise.

Many are asking “Why?”

We however only have one question:

“Is there adequate law to safeguard the lives of those assisting investigation by MACC?”

Najib Razak’s 1Malaysia government must respond quickly to this.

Nazri Aziz must redeem himself.

We convey heartfelt condolence to the family of Teoh Beng Hock for their dear loss. To his wife to be, please stay strong.

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“The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) controversial probe into several DAP assemblymen’s activities was thrown into more turmoil today with the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock at the anti-graft authority’s Selangor headquarters.

The 30-year-old’s death will put more pressure on the MACC, which has been has been accused by the opposition of conducting selective investigations.”

~The Malaysian Insider

Ong Tee Keat and Lim Kit Siang: PKFZ Monday showdown in Dewan Rakyat

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What has Ong Tee Keat delivered so far:

We would like to applaud Ong Tee Keat for delivering on his promise to disclose Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) problems with the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report and organising a few task forces to heal the problem.

That’s definitely a first for BN and MCA. We also found that this action matches with Ong Tee Keat’s ‘courage’ slogan. And Najib’s 1Malaysia should not hesitate to encourage more of such resolute like this MCA President.

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What is Lim Kit Siang contributing so far:

We would also like to thank Lim Kit Siang and DAP for bringing to voter’s attention to the many questions raised through his blog, ranging from business dealings, accounting, accountability and many comments on feelings of betrayal.

As rational actors, we are concerned particularly with the questions on the PKFZ administrative and management problems. Lim Kit Siang is fully aware of Ong Tee Keat’s efforts and has mentioned his ministerial breakthrough in documenting and disclosing the PKFZ problems. We understand Lim Kit Siang’s unhappiness at the inaptness of the people in PKFZ which resulted in this fiasco.

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Suggestions for next step for MPs:

May we suggest perhaps for next step, Lim Kit Siang will consider to work on introducing a law at Parliament to ensure such GLC management problems will not arise again. He missed pushing for such a law following BMF scandal long ago. But now, with a stronger opposition bench, is a second chance for Lim Kit Siang to prove his ability to introduce such law in Parliament to upgrade Malaysian business environment.

May we the voters see a productive and progressive debate in Parliament coming Monday. Certainly, we will be closely following  the updated reports from Malaysiakini webportal.

Good luck to both Member of Parliaments.

P/S: Perhaps one of these days we may be able to bring our children to see this story as a blockbuster movie showing in GSC or TGV cineplexes. It would make a very good voter’s education and guide to voting for an effective lawmaker.

Both sides now: Use this simple tool to determine process of Perak DUN meeting/fiasco

Just watched the circus of the assembly on Malaysiakini video “The Great DUN Perak fiasco“.

It’s amazing how lacking is our lawmakers’ ability to play the rules of the house in lawmaking. And most importantly the disregard for decorum in the lawmaking process.

Anyway, we leave the politicking to the politicians. Us voters must be wise to see through the drama.

Did you know that there is an established fundamental to check validity of the process of lawmaking? With this tool, you can use it to check your lawmaker’s capability and sensibility too.

Here is 2 examples from the Perak DUN fiasco for you to test this out:

1. Sivakumar said he will not start the meeting until the suspended members are evicted. (Background story: The decision to suspend the members was taken under a tree, attended by some members of the house.)

2. BN members elected a new speaker Ganesan. (Background story: The ‘old’ speaker is still seated, note example 1.)

Apply only 2 questions to test the validity of the examples:

1. Is it constitutional?
2. Is it legitimate?

Remember, put aside any emotions, the people are supposed to be the judge.

Attention MCA’s Chew Mei Fun and Heng Sai Kie!

Congratulations to the new (old?) Deputy Ministers from MCA.

MCA seems to have persuasively got an extra boost in Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s cabinet.

Hope Chew Mei Fun (formerly PJ Utara, lost to DAP Tony Pua’s intellect) and Heng Sai Kie (the quiet Senator from Perak, Wanita MCA Secretary General) will be more than just rubber stamps or worse… yes women in this new government.

Remember 308 well… The rakyat expects more of the female politicians than just talking without using the brains on hot issues. Female politicians unable to speak out on issues of the day is another no no.

We dare you to take on the opposition female politicians in debate or even to stand up together on national issues.

Dare you take on the challenge to wow us voters?

Dear Barisan and Pakatan supporters… tis about the economy

With so much going on in political wranglings in Perak, PKR’s Elizabeth Wong’s case, MCA’s Chua Soi Lek and upcoming by-elections x 3.

Anybody heard the common Rakyat’s rumblings over the country’s economy future?

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Share with you the following received via a forwarded email.

Do you agree with below thought? What should we do now?

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This nation was birthed with a social contract agreed by our forefathers (the people’s representatives who agreed to Malaysia’s independence and the Sultans).

It was the social contract agreed by the respective bodies/people which has created a sense of oneness which was demonstrated during Tunku Abdul Rahman’s time.

How come we only hear UMNO still wanting the social contract?

What about the others who subscribed to the contract?

What are the obligation of the parties to the social contract?

There’s too much anger and unthinkingness without any ideas to move forward or willingness to engage with different stream of thoughts and viewpoints as fellow Rakyat Malaysia. Sadly, the BN supporter will scold, curse or vilify the Pakatan supporter and vice versa. What a terribly sad demonstration of the Malaysian undemocratic mindsets in cyber. It conveys a very Hitler-like dictatorial stance: “My viewpoints are supreme and just! Your viewpoints doesn’t count, you stupid!”

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Perhaps your small group can lead the way to a more progressive Malaysia and take action, gather ideas for action from all fellow Malaysians regardless of their political affiliation/thinkings.

Love your enemies, constructively?

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No more post mortem fetishes: BN should learn cyber outreach from Pakatan Rakyat

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We note with interest a report in The Star today: “Rebranding the MCA, plan to be unveiled on March 1″.

In the report, MCA President Dato’ Seri Ong Tee Keat said after chairing the MCA presidential council meeting yesterday:

“Insap, the think-thank of the party, had also presented an analysis of the Kuala Terengganu by-election results at the meeting.

“It is a very deep and thorough evaluation participated by all members of the presidential council. We can learn from the analysis,” he said.”

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Whilst we applaud political parties in their quest to understand the reason for results gotten in the recent by-election, we are not amused by this pre-occupation by parties in the Barisan Nasional with post-mortems.

It is exasperating for voters to read replays of such peculiar fetish by the ruling coalition on events already past. After losing an election, a post mortem is moot and re-active.

308 was not given by the voters for political players’ analysis to the death and performing after-death post mortems.

308 was a message from the Rakyat.

Voters have already send a signal that 308 is a starting point for political parties from Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat to shape up, train up, get their members motivated and perform their elected duties BEFORE the voters again go to tick that party symbol in the 13th General Election.

BN should pick up the signal and learn from PR to maximise alternative media outreach.

Establishing intelligence in cyber and with an ear on the ground should be enough ammunition for a political party to get its act together before going into any election in pro-active mode.

Mulling over and detailing a loss is not value adding if political parties do nothing to pro-actively pile on the persuasion groundwork to win the next elections.