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Federal dept directors banned in Perak

January 23rd, 2009
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As a normal citizen, I read with horror the report below:

All Federal Government directors of departments and agencies in Perak are banned from attending state-level meetings with immediate effect.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also said that, with immediate effect, federal agencies would only consider recommendations of Federal Village Develop­ment and Security Committees.

He said the move was to cut off the village committee appointed by the Pakatan Rakyat state government from access to Federal agencies.

“We will not hesitate to take disciplinary actions against federal agency directors if they attended meetings,” he told reporters after chairing the State Federal Action Council meeting here yesterday.

Zahid said agencies like the Drai­nage and Irrigation Depart­ment, Public Works Department, Health Department, Agriculture Depart­ment and the police were exempted from the ruling.

Noting that the Federal govern­ment only recognised the Federal Village Committees, their recommendations were therefore be considered legal.

“We do not recognise the recommendations of the Village Develop­ment and Security Committee (JKKK),” he added.

Zahid said that among the issues that required the recommendations of federal committee were scholarship applications and entries into institutes of higher learning.

Why only 4 departments and police only allowed while the others are not? Will these be extended to all Pakatan states? Is there a valid reason for this seemingly biased and discriminatory action? How are development work going to take place if those involved are not allowed to attend meetings? Does it mean that people of Perak is being punished for voting differently in the last elections? Can the public initiate legal proceedings against the responsible parties for trying to create hatred among Perakians, or for neglecting their responsibilities?

If there’s no proper reason, this move will only backfire on the already damaged reputation of ruling party.

The creation of Federal JKKK last year has been lambasted by many people as it is considered as channel to provide funds directly from Federal government to “selected” groups (read: crony). Even if the intention is noble (ensure funds are channeled directly to grassroot), the existence of two committees in one area only begets more problem. A ship cannot have two captains, a party cannot have two leaders.

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MIC Youth asks for resolution on Sri Lankan war

January 12th, 2009
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Two months ago, MIC Youth led a protest of BN coalition partners at the Sri Lankan embassy. Today, they upped the ante and demanded a similar resolution as the one against Israel to be passed against the Sri Lankan government.

Their advisor Vel Paari said they will submit a memorandum to PM Badawi to ask for tabling of a motion in the parliament. Question is how much support the coalition will give.

The Malaysian government should initiate the passing of a resolution requesting the United Nations to intercede immediately with the Sri Lankan government to stop Tamils being killed indiscriminately in its war with the Tamils in Sri Lanka, said MIC Youth advisor Vel Paari.

In a statement today, he said what is happening in Sri Lanka is similar to the Israeli aggression against the Palestinians.

“The Sri Lankan military is killing innocent Tamils. Untold number of children are the victims of their savage attacks. In these awful atmosphere of death and sorrow we request the Malaysian government to initiate a resolution to request the United Nations to intercede and stop such massacres and carnage.

“There should be immediate ceasefire in Sri Lanka. Those affected by the savage attacks of the Sri Lankan forces need to be evacuated to safe-zones and be provided with necessary medical care and other assistance. The world body must ensure that the Sri Lankan government ceases all its military activities and peace be returned to the areas inhabited by the Tamils,” he said.

Many nations including Malaysia, said Vel Paari, have condemned Israel for its military actions in Palestine.

The same kind of savagery is being carried out in Sri Lanka and so nations, including Malaysia, should condemn Sri Lanka for its military actions, he added.

He said MIC Youth is meeting this week to discuss and prepare a memorandum for submission to the government.

The memorandum will be presented to Prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and copies will be submitted to all the component parties of Barisan Nasional.

“It is worthwhile to recall here that Umno Youth had requested the government recently to initiate a resolution in the Parliament to not only condemn Israel but also to request UN to initiate some form of action to stop the war and resume peace talks by the parties involved.

“We, on our part will urge Umno Youth to do the same in respect of the affairs of the Tamils in Sri Lanka,” he said.

“Those affected Tamils in Sri Lanka are the same as Tamils in Malaysia. In terms of race, religion, culture and language we have common links and heritage.

“We, Malaysian Indians have a moral responsibility to question the actions of the Sri Lanka government, and need be condemn its actions without any reservations,” he added.

Vel Paari also pointed out that BN component parties, apart from MIC, such as Gerakan and PPP, have many Indian members.

“So as component parties of BN, we have every right to request the Malaysian government to initiate such a resolution requesting the UN to intercede in the affairs of Sri Lanka and to stop innocent Tamils from being killed indiscriminately,” he said.

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IPF replacing PPP?

December 30th, 2008
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Hmmm..as far as I know, IPF’s entry into BN was blocked by MIC. After demise of IPF’s boss Tan Sri Pandithan, there seems to be some good fortune smiling on the party.

BN secretary general Tengku Adnan hinted so, saying that PM Badawi himself had mentioned it during the supreme council meeting:

Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had, at the coalition’s supreme council meeting last week, said it would seriously consider the IPF’s long-standing ap­plication to join the ruling coalition.

Barisan secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, who disclosed this yesterday, said Abdullah made the statement when opening the meeting.

Tengku Adnan, who is the Umno secretary-general, said the possibility of IPF being accepted was very bright.

I am looking forward to welcoming IPF, which has always been our friend, as a mate soon, he said when opening IPF’s 16th annual general meeting yesterday.

Tengku Adnan said Barisan had always been thankful for the support shown by IPF, especially during general and by-elections.

Adnan said he did not see much difficulty in IPF being accepted as a member since it had always shared and believed in the Barisan spirit.

As Barisan and Umno secretary-general, I fully support the IPF application, he added.

The article in the Star also shows Samy Vellu’s son Vel Paari at the IPF function. Interesting.

However, there a slightly different yet crucial report in NST:

“This matter was brought up during the recent BN supreme council meeting as other parties, especially from Sarawak, had indicated their interest to join the coalition.

“The chairman said BN would consider their requests,” Tengku Adnan told about 500 IPF members who attended the party’s 16th general assembly at a hotel here.

“When I informed Datuk Seri Abdullah that I was invited by IPF to officiate its general assembly, he told me to go because they (IPF) are friends of BN.”

Star reports as if IPF is certain to be a BN member, but NST’s report seems to indicate there’s a long way to go.

This new turn comes at a time when the mosquito is making all kinds of noise that seem to irritate the big brother. So, would the mosquito be finally swatted?

BTW, IPF president (?) Jayashree says there are 300,000 members. I think MIC supposed to have 500,000 members. 800,000 out 1.7 million Indians accounted for. Assuming 60% are above the age of 21 (1.02 million), that means there’s another 420,000 Indians who would be members of other parties or not members at all.

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PPP burning its bridges or playing with words?

December 11th, 2008
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Missed my own blog for last 5 days! Hmmm…do I sound vain? Anyway, its been an hectic week. But so many things to write about. i’ll start with Drama Minggu Ini from our crowd favorite, PPP. As their President boldly ventured where no one has gone before (OK, I’m stretching it a bit here) by threatening BN to amend ISA, the reply from BN chairman, PM Badawi was simple – its their choice. In others words, PPP no need to waste time talking and issuing statement la. The PM is (in my humble opinion) telling PPP to ship out ASAP. Make the decision and quit BN since its their own choice. Free will. Or is PPP waiting for show cause letter as given to SNAP few months back?

Following that initial statement by Kayveas, a so-called self proclaimed PPP advisor (or is it former president according to Star) I.S. Rajah said he met the Barisan chairman and secretary-general at Parliament and gave them an undertaking that PPP would not leave Barisan. He also said Kayveas should resign or pull out the party from BN. BTW, this guy got sacked as PPP member today.

However, today’s episode sees PPP’s supreme council standing firm behind its president. The vice presidents also engaged in some “wayang kulit” by saying that the PM’s reply was just “merely in response to questions from the media”. It sees “no reason” to stay in BN if BY NEXT ELECTION (that’s about 4.5 years away at most) ISA is not amended. Well, are they expecting public to forget their threat in 15 months? (I chose 15 for the sake of 15th anniversary of Highland Towers which did not seem to teach us anything).

So, if you are a PPP member, what would you do? Err..of course this proper question would be why are you still a PPP member. 🙂

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Who is the black sheep?

October 23rd, 2008
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According to Lim Kit Siang (in Malaysiakini), one BN MP signed the petition to debate on ISA. But no names were mentioned. Can you guess who it is? 76 BN MPs were approached, but only one signed. But if we go by the rhetorics last two weeks, Gerakan and MCA, and even some in UMNO were talking about revisiting the ISA. Empty vessel makes most noise comes to my mind. But then, Gerakan only has one rep, MCA a sprinkling, while UMNO – well, they are having elections soon. MP Batu Gajah, Fong Po Kuan said 23 of the 76 BN folks personally agreed to the debate but dare not put down their name.

The Star reported that the sole BN MP signatory is a backbencher. Could it be a person from East Malaysia? Or perhaps someone from MIC or MCA?

Who is it?

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