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Please help. Not tutored well enough in the ways of how political masters react in this country, I am literally scratching my head to find out what our two great leaders, the Prime Minister and his deputy say.

Prime Minister Badawi is very clear sabotage has taken place in 14 parliamentary and 22 state constituencies. You don’t yell sabotage if there is no such a thing. He did say, the information will be passed on.

Now comes the Deputy, it is hearsay he says. Which of this correct. You don’t use hearsay information to prove a point, is he intimating the Prime Minister is wrong or his boss had not investigated enough. Read Najib’s ramblings, if it is not double speak then I will stop reading George Orwell.

Surprisingly enough Najib is just about going down to the ground to gather information and so based on his statement can we say the statement made by Badawi was purely hear say. UMNO is left without a clue as to why they lost. Najib is clean though.

Najib: Report acts of sabotage

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Monday, 07 April 2008

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(The Sun) KUALA LUMPUR (April 7, 2008): Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak wants those with information on the act of sabotage by party members, which had caused Barisan Nasional (BN) to lose Perak and Kedah in the general election, to lodge official reports so that the disciplinary committee can investigate them.

He said as of now, the information available is only hearsay.

Najib said they must write to secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor immediately.

“There were some views and descriptions given to us but for the disciplinary committee to take action, it must have a written report,” he said, when asked whether they had identified those involved in sabotaging the party, as mentioned by prime minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi yesterday.

“There were some voices. We have heard from party members as well as candidates who had lost (in the election). But this is not enough for us to initiate disciplinary proceedings towards any members.”

Yesterday, Abdullah said acts of sabotage had taken place in 14 parliamentary and 22 state constituencies in the two states during the March 8 General Election.

Speaking to reporters at the 30th anniversary conference of the KL Regional Centre for Arbitration, Najib, who is also deputy prime minister, said he will go to the ground in his capacity as management committee chairman and hold meetings with all division and branch leaders.

“We will listen to all their views and during this process, if they voice out any dissatisfaction towards members of their own divisions or if there were any allegations on misbehaviour among party members, I will suggest they write a report.

“If there are written reports, each one of them will be forwarded to the disciplinary committee. Then, we will determine the appropriate action to be taken,” he said.

Asked whether action taken would affect the party, he said: “We must not act hastily. But if we were to close our eyes to this act of sabotage, it is not right too. So, whatever we want to do, it must be wise and based on evidence, not on hearsay or baseless allegations.”

On the action to be taken against them, he said it depended on the seriousness of the offence. Previously, Umno members found guilty of contesting on Independent or opposition tickets were dismissed from the party for life.

On Abdullah’s statement that Najib sees himself as the PM’s successor, unlike Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim whom he said saw himself as the alternative
PM, Najib said he was grateful and touched with the trust and confidence Abdullah has in him.

“This stand has been made known to me in closed-door meeting before, in front of a few civil servants. But this is the first time he said it openly. I appreciate it very much. I also consider his request for me to continue cooperating with him to strengthen the government administration in facing today’s challenges and carrying out reforms,” he added.

On former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s withdrawal of exclusive support for him to be the next PM, Najib refused to comment, saying everyone is entitled to his own opinion.

Umno vice-president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said any disciplinary action taken against Umno members found to have sabotaged the party must be fair and based on facts and not hearsay. He said the party needed to gather evidence from the divisions concerned before the case was brought to the Umno Disciplinary Board.

Muhyiddin, who also heads the party’s Constitution and Regulations Committee, said if proven right, the individual involved would be given the opportunity to show cause. “If there is proof of sabotage against the party, action must be taken as the individual’s action had contributed to Umno’s loss.”

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How Not To Decide

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If it is true as what Najib says, then Chief of General Staff of the United Kingdom, Sir Richard Dannat, has taken Najib for a ride. How naive is Najib, and he is our number two in the government.

This is done as a recognition for Malayan soldiers. Is this the way to get recognition. After the men come back, will it be recognised that they guarded the royal places in England well. Soldiers are recognised for valour in fighting, and laying down their lives for the country, but this will be a history of sorts, recognised for guarding and that doing it in England. England saves money tax payers here are penalised.

What would a visiting Chief of Staff say when visiting a foreign country, it is diplomacy to highly praise the locals. Here we are talking of British diplomacy well known everywhere. Najib fell for this trap.

The funny thing is our marching is superb, what a lame diabolical reason to send them overseas. British marches are terrible they use their hands as well, Malaysians use both legs.

There has been lot hot air being passed around as to why Barisan Nasional lost in the elections, how come nobody talks about Najib’s contribution to it.

Najib has I am sad to say has fallen for hook, line and sinker. He should be careful.

London sentry misssion under fire

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Monday, 07 April 2008

(The Sun) PETALING JAYA (April 7, 2008): The government’s decision to spend about RM2 million to send 122 members of the Royal Malay Regiment (RMR) to serve “London public duties” for two months has come under fire.

“It is a waste of taxpayers’ money,” Federation of Consumers Association vice president K. Koris said today.

“We should be looking at protecting our country instead of thinking about sending our troops to guard Buckingham Palace,” he told theSun.

“We have more pressing issues here and they could use our army to look at guarding our borders from illegal immigrants instead of spending money to send them to guard Queen Elizabeth.”

He said the illegal immigrant problems in Malaysia is a growing one which should be handled and resolved by guarding the borders.

“There is no logic at all for them to go over there and waste so much money,” he said, adding the whole idea is a joke as there is no need for the team to go all the way to England to learn when they can do it locally.

“This is another example of the government wasting taxpayers’ money, when daily expenditures are rising for the people,” he said.

He said the government could have used the money to subsidise certain goods or help the poor.

He was responding to an announcement by Malaysian Armed Forces public relations acting director Kol Fadzlette Othman Merican that the 122-member team will leave on April 16 for a two-month tour of duty at a cost of RM1.9 million to cover the insurance, attire and flight tickets.

The team will be guarding Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, the Tower of London and also Windsor Castle.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, who is also the defence minister, defended the decision to send the team as a recognition for Malaysian soldiers.

He said it was a recognition for the soldiers’ credibility, as the Chief of General Staff of the United Kingdom, Sir Richard Dannat, had been impressed with them during a visit here recently.

“He saw our capability, the way our soldiers marched, so he proposed that we be given this honour. I take it as an honour for our Malay Regiment. It is not about guarding the palace but about the recognition. That is important,” he said.

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written by PaulineL, April 07, 2008 | 19:49:37

EH?? I thought we have thrown away the shackles of colonialism? I thought the reason why we changed all the names of the roads to local names is because we want to forget that part of history when we were a British colony? Then why are we sending our troops to guard the British Queen? Doesn’t make sense.

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E-Mail – Charles Schultz Philosophy

Charles Schultz Philosophy

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you’ll get
the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners .

Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with .

Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care .

Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.
“Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today.
It’s already tomorrow in Australia ” (Charles Schultz)

Aren’t Friends and Family Great !

Be A Leader Not A Subordinate

Up To Relevant Agencies To Investigate Dr M, Says PM :: Bernama.com

Some of the pre-requisites for a good leader is to be decisive, firm and to the point when issuing directives. You don’t say fix that problem, overcome that problem, see what can be done, sort it etc..etc. The leader leads and he does so by example, you don’t except everyone to be thinking the way the leader thinks.

I had the misfortune of being the second in command in an organisation and my superior was this new graduate who was posted there to run the unit. He was very active, proud of his new found position, the only set back being he failed to learn the work from experienced hands like me or others. I laughed the day he boasted to his friend he had signed so many letters today, mentioning a number. How many of the letters that he had signed was not important, the clerks who drafted the memos would have done a good job and the Chief Clerk would have gone through the contents, but the signatory, did he understand the subject matter before signing.

Another incident. This man was trained in England. Came back to Malaysia and at that time I was slogging away as it was just some years after I had joined the job. This man was a leader. Any letter, the contents of which he was not sure, he did not sign, but called up the Clerk, made him explain, before attaching his signature. The second man was a leader, he knew after some months how things operate and you could not pull the wool over his eyes as you could do with the first man who thought he knew much.

Similarly in the case of Badawi who made a ambiguous statement, up to the relevant agencies to investigate, smacks of indecisive leadership and uncertainty. He has gone through the mill, years of civil service, years of being a Minister, and I am sure now he has obtained knowledge of what he is to do. He is talking on behalf of the agencies who would have had to deal with Mahathir. He is not talking like the No.1 he is. He need not open or close files. We are talking of directives. If you are not sure, don’t talk, check your facts before speaking. If you read the report through, it is not even known, what agency or department must take action.

Don’t forget if no action is taken the people hold you responsible, not the agencies, who the people don’t even know anything about.

Up To Relevant Agencies To Investigate Dr M, Says PM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Sunday it was up to the relevant agency or department to take appropriate action on Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for alleged interference in the administration of justice when he was prime minister, if the allegations were true.
He said any allegation or accusation backed by proof would be considered by the agency or department concerned for investigation and action. “If proven…we must not close eyes (and) say cannot (take action). If proven that it is (known), the matter must be considered by the government, important departments and agencies and if investigative action is needed, severe action must be taken.
“That is the approach we take for everyone,” he said.
Abdullah said this to reporters after being asked about DAP chairman Karpal Singh calling on Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail to direct investigations into reports lodged against Dr Mahathir for alleged interference in the administration of justice.
Before this, Abdullah who is also Umno president, had delivered his address at a briefing for party members at the Putra World Trade Centre here. In a statement on Friday, Karpal had said that at the trial of former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, former anti-corruption agency (ACA) director-general Datuk Shafee Yahya had testified before High Court judge Ariffin Jaka in June 2000, that Dr Mahathir had ordered him to close a file and that several reports had been made against him (Dr Mahathir) over the matter.
Answering another question, Abdullah said it was not his job to open a file on a certain case and that it was the duty of an agency like the ACA.
“I don’t open files…that’s not my business to open a file on anybody. It is a matter for any agency…ACA…others,” he said.

Up To Relevant Agencies To Investigate Dr M, Says PM :: Bernama.com

Samy Vellu’s Dutch Wife

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The political pundits are out there gazing into the crystal ball, Badawi’s position is wobbly, who will push him out and lead UMNO. Various names are bandied about; is it Tenku Razaleigh Hamzah, or will it be Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Razaleigh has made his intention clear, he wants to oust Badawi, but as for Muhyiddin he is playing a cat and mouse game. Time will tell.

Badawi and Samy Vellu are very much alike at the present moment – the only difference is the former won a seat and the latter was extinguished. Both are Presidents of their own parties and there the difference ends. Badawi is visibly challenged, there could be more than two contenders, if Razaleigh and Muhiyiddin fit the bill, what then about Najib, is her going to allow these two strong contenders call the shorts and he becomes the referee or does he want to go into the ring and slug it out as well. The only thing bad about Najib is that he has lost the blessings of his godfather Mahathir. Mahathir was hoping Najib will be his proxy to fight Badawi, but Najib by his support of Badawi has turned the tables on his former bass. Najib had his future well planned; the premiership will drop on his laps once Badawi is forced out and why rock the boat to indicate his dislike for Badawi. December is a long way to go, Najib is already practicing for the big day, and the spectators both in the UMNO, who will get centre seat, and the people are gleefully rubbing their hands for a good fight.

Turning the attention to MIC, everything is bleak. Samy leads, he wants to stay, he says MIC and the people support him, from time to time he sheds crocodile tears like a father for his children who have strayed. He talks about the ISA detainees, it hurts him, he sees the tears of Indian suffering, he wants to cry along with them. A sample of his woeful, tearful, and pathetic cry is carried in today’s papers.

“They have to think of everybody and not someone whom they like.

“They must see the tears in the eyes of the Indian community. I have seen it, cried and sat with them and did whatever they wanted,” he said.

“They (the people) need the government support. They must not make the same mistakes as before and should fulfil the promises made as soon as possible,

Glycerine prices must have gone up now especially in Samy’s favourite shopping mall or shop near his house. Nowadays he is teary eyed and his eyes are always red; please Samy stop this crying you can be wrongly diagnosed for glaucoma. His entourage of followers the once mighty deputy ministers and parliamentary secretaries have gone a mourning too, no statements, no assurances, a dutiful and faithful lot, who carry out the rich traditions of the Indians especially in times of distress. Words can never pacify the lost, silence is golden.

But let me come out of the dramatic woefulness, of MIC, Samy and gang. It may be good material for a movie story to be directed by Shanker, K.S.Ravikumar or Bharathiraja, movie directors from Tamil Nadu, but here in Malaysia life is real and not a drama by Samy, who incidentally excels in this, his earlier years were spend on the drama stage.

Samy is brave. There are no successors to his place. Kings are replaced when they die, but a political party must have changes. Samy hates changes. MIC is his bolster or Dutch wife for him to sleep. He cannot forego his loving Dutch wife. So then Indians, we have to wait.

WILL MUHYIDDIN CHALLENGE M’SIA PM?

By Patrick Jonas

April 07, 2008

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s position looks wobbly.

Picture: AP Shaky: Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Stung by the stunning losses (four states and the ruling coalition’s two-thirds majority in parliament) in the recent elections, Umno is looking for ways to rejuvenate the party.

But who will be the one to attempt the final push?

One man has already started to stir the pot – senior Umno leader Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has said he wants an open election for the top post.

And there is another man who may be a contender – International Trade and Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. So far it looks like he has been hedging his bets.

Last Sunday, Mr Muhyiddin, who is also Umno’s senior vice-president, supported calls for the divisional quota to be scrapped.

Under this provision, a potential party presidential candidate must secure at least 30 per cent of nominations from all the 58 party divisions. This makes it difficult to secure a nomination.

At the same time, he has told the media that speculation that Mr Abdullah would step down as prime minister was irresponsible.

Former prime minister Mahathir Mohammad has named Mr Muhyiddin as a potential candidate for the Umno presidency. There is growing speculation in Malaysia that he will be one of the candidates for the top job if the quota system is scrapped.

Part of the old guard: Mr Muhyiddin is also Umno’s senior vice-president.

SMSes have been flying around in Kuala Lumpur, saying he will be teaming up with Mr Razaleigh.

Mr Muhyiddin, however, dismissed these as an April Fool’s joke.

‘Whatever it is, it doesn’t come from me and the words are not from me. Maybe some mischievous people want to do something,’ he told reporters in KL on Thursday.

Most analysts think Mr Muhyiddin will not contest the top job. They think it will be Mr Razaleigh who will challenge Prime Minister Abdullah.

Dr Ooi Kee Beng, Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore, told The New Paper on Sunday: ‘Tan Sri Muhyiddin is very much an Abdullah man, so it is hard to interpret his move as a challenge to the prime minister.

‘The situation is such that Mr Abdullah cannot possibly avoid a challenge from within, most probably from Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, and perhaps others as well.

‘Mr Abdullah’s chances are far from dismal against this Umno veteran who had once left the party.

‘What an open contest for the party presidency will mean is that all posts, including the deputy presidency, will be up for grabs. This might be what Mr Muhyiddin might be hoping to take advantage of.’

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Associate Professor Mohammad Agus Yusoff agrees. He said: ‘I don’t think Mr Muhyuddin will contest as a candidate against Pak Lah. He is only conveying the people’s message that the quota system should go and there should be an open contest.’

Prof Yusoff is of the view that it will be a contest with Mr Razaleigh. He sees Mr Muhyiddin coming in as deputy prime minister.

However, if one is to read carefully the statements that Mr Muhyiddin has been making of late, it is clear he is harbouring ambitions for the top job.

SOLID NETWORK

In the event of a close fight, Mr Muhyiddin might emerge has a compromise candidate.

Mr Muhyiddin is said to have a solid grassroots network. He also belongs to the old guard of the party.

He has a strong support base which he has built up since his days as Mentri Besar of Johor from 1986 to 1995. He continues to maintain this support base and many see his credibility and background as his strength.

On Thursday when he was asked by the media whether he will be aiming for a higher position in the polls, his answer was: ‘I will contest but I didn’t say what I will contest for.

‘I want to see what I can do for the party. That is more important.

‘I am considering how to save Umno, the Malays, Islam and the country… What is the point of being president when the party is destroyed and people don’t respect us.’

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