tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post5372891076570942736..comments2023-10-15T21:42:27.426+08:00Comments on Philosophy Politics Economics: Iskandar Development Region: Reality or Hype?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-52163040756238953592008-03-23T00:15:00.000+08:002008-03-23T00:15:00.000+08:00Melayu Raya said... "...One more thing we want sin...Melayu Raya said... <BR/>"...One more thing we want singapore back."<BR/><BR/>Who is "we" ? And why want Singapore back (in Malaysia) when she was kicked out so long ago?<BR/><BR/>Leo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-3213781787148866242007-05-27T22:01:00.000+08:002007-05-27T22:01:00.000+08:00IDR--MUCH HYPE TO ATTRACT SINGAPORE INVESTORS UNNE...IDR--MUCH HYPE TO ATTRACT SINGAPORE INVESTORS UNNECESSARY <BR/><BR/>If the Iskandar Development Region in Johor is meant for Singapore Investors, then I think the amount of publicity and promotional effort and money going into it will be a waste. There isn’t any need to hype the attractiveness of Johor as an investment haven for Singaporean because traditionally Johor had been an immediate lure to Singapore investors. In the 60s and 70s any successful SME business in Singapore would have a branch in Johor Bahru without publicity and promotion. Then the on-and-off policy shifts that followed forced many Singaporean investors to sell their factories, law offices and accountancy firms cheaply to Malaysians while they packed and went back. <BR/><BR/>One thing about Singaporean investors is that they never blame their own government for their misjudgment in their investment decision. Be it their condo in JB looted to the brick walls, or losses from their CPF investments in stocks and shares, or the failed ventures in ostrich farming, they took it in their stride as bad investment decisions. <BR/><BR/>But now we are hearing that a special ministerial committee between Malaysia and Singapore will be formed to oversee the Iskandar Development Region (IDR). What this means is that should there be vagaries in Malaysian policies as what happened before, then the Singapore government would be involved for getting their people’s fingers burnt. It would mean that Singaporean would clamour for their government’s intervention. If the Malaysian side then talk like they did in the “bocor” issue, then the Singapore Government would be forced to act. With so many issues still outstanding between the two countries especially the life-giving waters, Singapore would be tempted to make the “Mersing Line” a reality. (There is a discerning sign that Malaysia would be willing to sell sand to Singapore to make it grow bigger and not to look north for expansion).<BR/><BR/>Let’s forget the “big talk” and the spending of “big money” for Iskandar Development Region. Just be consistent with our policies and do more than just talk. Deeds speak louder the words.<BR/><BR/>Simon WeeSimon Weehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03712281614895432512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-64140747685022428112007-05-22T12:53:00.000+08:002007-05-22T12:53:00.000+08:00Agree with you Tony, its getting petty, I shall no...Agree with you Tony, its getting petty, I shall not dwell on this any further with these anonsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-18176701070839448822007-05-22T12:44:00.000+08:002007-05-22T12:44:00.000+08:00Oiy guys,Cukup-lah. Don't have to snipe at each o...Oiy guys,<BR/><BR/>Cukup-lah. Don't have to snipe at each other any further by trying to get the last word.<BR/><BR/>Everyone has had their say, so let the readers decide for themselves on the merits of your arguments. <BR/><BR/>Having the last word is often over-rated ;)<BR/><BR/>TonyGolf Afflictedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363347839543221577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-86526599593103303692007-05-22T11:45:00.000+08:002007-05-22T11:45:00.000+08:00Neanderthals such as the two bocor MCPs? Sure.Neanderthals such as the two bocor MCPs? Sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-68946983729813887412007-05-22T01:15:00.000+08:002007-05-22T01:15:00.000+08:00Yup, pendatang is immigrant in english . That's a ...Yup, pendatang is immigrant in english . That's a fact agreed by neanderthals. Say no to IDR, the goal doesn't benefit me .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-86193297772773655842007-05-22T01:01:00.000+08:002007-05-22T01:01:00.000+08:00A pendatang is a pendatang. In neanderthal speak i...A pendatang is a pendatang. In neanderthal speak is called immigrant.<BR/>Ps . not interested in IDR - no pendatang is going to bullshit meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-22852007583058703822007-05-22T00:53:00.000+08:002007-05-22T00:53:00.000+08:00I disagree. It is only in Bolehland where such li...I disagree. It is only in Bolehland where such like-minded throwbacks in the evolutionary cycle fluorish and accuse others of being "pendatangs" and other such gibberish.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, the IDR has a goal in mind but has no clear action plans on how it is to be achieved. And any successful person will tell you that a goal without action is merely a wish without the Blue Fairy to grant you one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-72323193364528470682007-05-22T00:51:00.000+08:002007-05-22T00:51:00.000+08:00See you like western civilisation so much, good lu...See you like western civilisation so much, good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-62644256646010219592007-05-22T00:40:00.000+08:002007-05-22T00:40:00.000+08:00Yup, the neanderthal influence goes on and is ever...Yup, the neanderthal influence goes on and is everywhere - a western heritageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-42682333480447034762007-05-22T00:34:00.000+08:002007-05-22T00:34:00.000+08:00Wrong on this count.Actually, the sadness is that ...Wrong on this count.<BR/><BR/>Actually, the sadness is that such boat loving neanderthals still exist in Malaysia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-90552211277394214202007-05-22T00:29:00.000+08:002007-05-22T00:29:00.000+08:00I agree on this one, IDR has minimal value to Mala...I agree on this one, IDR has minimal value to MalaysiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-57089566080107911032007-05-22T00:23:00.000+08:002007-05-22T00:23:00.000+08:00Yup, very sad, knowing that you are not indispensi...Yup, very sad, knowing that you are not indispensiblae after allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-11994322894686476652007-05-22T00:22:00.000+08:002007-05-22T00:22:00.000+08:00Regarding the IDR initiative, I can't see anyone e...Regarding the IDR initiative, I can't see anyone else showing more than a token interest apart from some lip service from the likes of Temasek and other Singapore GLCs.<BR/><BR/>I predict massive failure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-37186012295694203282007-05-22T00:17:00.000+08:002007-05-22T00:17:00.000+08:00No worries Tony.I'm looking to your next ceramah.S...No worries Tony.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking to your next ceramah.<BR/><BR/>Sad to see that Malaysia still has the likes of wannabe politicians touting boat policies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-90118252400944223202007-05-22T00:09:00.000+08:002007-05-22T00:09:00.000+08:00Ok Tony be cool, just tell yr fella dont be crudeOk Tony be cool, just tell yr fella dont be crudeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-85724533338741934672007-05-22T00:05:00.000+08:002007-05-22T00:05:00.000+08:00Hey guys,Cool it. Let's focus on the subject matt...Hey guys,<BR/><BR/>Cool it. Let's focus on the subject matter. ;)<BR/><BR/>TonyGolf Afflictedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363347839543221577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-20043231829991994142007-05-21T23:57:00.000+08:002007-05-21T23:57:00.000+08:00Hi anon Tony can speak for himself, not you. Umno ...Hi anon Tony can speak for himself, not you. Umno has nothiong to do with me so I want to get it right this ime, sngapore is mine. The boat issue dont be offended I just want to give anon the once in a lifetime trip. Not to worry with airasia fares I have been travelling around the malay archipelago. Ps they also dont like your kind. And the tax we dont want your money just leave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-78478355209572583802007-05-21T22:53:00.000+08:002007-05-21T22:53:00.000+08:00Melayu Raya said... "Tony pua to be finance minist...Melayu Raya said... <BR/><BR/>"Tony pua to be finance minister? learn to speak Malay first, and then apologise to the Malays for the wrong turn by your grandfathers to want the Malayan Union. One more thing we want singapore back."<BR/><BR/>Why should Tony Pua apologize? As for Singapore, it was your UMNO ultra leadership that demanded Singapore to be booted out of Malaysia. Take your issue with them, not in this blog.<BR/><BR/>"To kick-off I'll buy a boat to ship you back to your motherland"<BR/><BR/>Buy yourself a boat too and return the land to the Orang Asli.<BR/><BR/>Also, the chinese community pays 80% of the taxes in Bolehland, who's gonna sustain the leeches like you and your kind when there's no chinese around to do that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-62402006411238608482007-05-20T23:35:00.000+08:002007-05-20T23:35:00.000+08:00To kick-off I'll buy a boat to ship you back to yo...To kick-off I'll buy a boat to ship you back to your motherlandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-81908461180023146952007-05-20T15:47:00.000+08:002007-05-20T15:47:00.000+08:00Bahasa Melayu has no value at all outside this cou...Bahasa Melayu has no value at all outside this country and Indonesia. A sicere heart to serve the country but without able to speak this crap language perfectly is better than those people like "Tuan Melayu" and "Melayu Raya", who can speak perfect Malay but always have the mindset of getting handouts from the government forever. You are a burden to our country!! Why not ask the stupid Pak Lah to give you a money-printing machine?! Wake up to the real world and work hard to compete with all races if you have the guts!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-37673927565064598742007-05-18T23:59:00.000+08:002007-05-18T23:59:00.000+08:00Fair comment Tony. But clear enough your bloggers ...Fair comment Tony. But clear enough your bloggers are proud if you can't and won't speak the Malay language.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-22554678073022695692007-05-18T21:51:00.000+08:002007-05-18T21:51:00.000+08:00Wow, there seems to be quite some focus on what I ...Wow, there seems to be quite some focus on what I thought was a fairly innocuous comment I made on the fact that it was my first Malay 'speech' in a long time.<BR/><BR/>Just to clarify (which I had initially thought unnecessary), while I'll hesitate to say that I'm extremely fluent, I do speak and write the language pretty well, and use it very very regularly in daily conversations in Malaysia. <BR/><BR/>But yes, a <I>'formal speech'</I>? No, it's the first time in a long time. The large private commercial sector in Malaysia uses English as the lingua franca for presentations.<BR/><BR/>;) TonyGolf Afflictedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363347839543221577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-40087066092500609592007-05-18T18:51:00.000+08:002007-05-18T18:51:00.000+08:00Tony, it is not a sin for not knowing Malay langua...Tony, it is not a sin for not knowing Malay language well. This language are useless in other parts of ther world. Most important is your sharing is well written in English where it is understand throughout the world.<BR/><BR/>BN is always a follower and never a leader. Those people follow them are neither blind or handicap.<BR/><BR/>- MalaysianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-69541216832402957022007-05-18T10:32:00.000+08:002007-05-18T10:32:00.000+08:00" Goodness, it must have been the first speech I'v..." Goodness, it must have been the first speech I've delivered in Malay since my 'A' Levels some 17 years ago! "<BR/><BR/>Why is that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com