tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post9085021022027320493..comments2023-10-15T21:42:27.426+08:00Comments on Philosophy Politics Economics: Parliament's Question TimeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-22710644534713753112008-04-27T08:26:00.000+08:002008-04-27T08:26:00.000+08:00not 16MAY.. 13MAY..not 16MAY.. 13MAY..► madi ◄https://www.blogger.com/profile/04148343544183023920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-58462266311432984242008-04-23T22:28:00.000+08:002008-04-23T22:28:00.000+08:00Dear kabutzalwayz,Freedom of speech is what we all...Dear kabutzalwayz,<BR/><BR/>Freedom of speech is what we all wish to embrace closely. However, nonsense and baseless accusation is not acceptable in anywhere.<BR/><BR/>I have been observing your comments on various blogs. I must say, sadly, there is hardly any constructive comments or critical appraisal. There were mostly just some emotional blathers which do nothing but provoking more misunderstanding and hatred among each other.<BR/><BR/>I am not in the position nor I wish to deter you from voicing your concern, nonetheless, please show to people that you have think it through before you say something. And you are always ready to provide further reference when reqested to do so. Logical and analytical thinking are the means to mentality advancement. Take a look of our parliamentary debates (and I mean the performance of both BN and opposition parties) in the past, it was more like some clowns having their own fun by messing around in the parliament. We take pride in our democratic system modelled after the UK. We are proud to tell others that we are MALAYSIAN and we have DEMOCRACY in our country. But, have we just copied the system, the framework alone, or have we really understood the underlying principles and holding them close to our hearts? Take a look of some of the parlimentary debates at Westminster (on YouTube or BBC), and you will know what I mean. The British MPs are so prepared to take on the questions. My favourite is how Tony Blair (the then PM) was always present in the parliamentary debate to take important questions and they have always come out with arguments and facts that stunned the audience. <BR/><BR/>So, now, tell me, are you just another clown-to-be or someone who is ready to tell the world that we MALAYSIAN are ready to be the citizen of first-class, developed nation not just in terms of infrastructures but also intellectually and mentally.<BR/><BR/>Like many others, I have to say, I also have doubt in YB Pua as a freshman in the parliament. However, I am eagerly awaiting to see his performance and him presenting his 'report card' in the next election before I rush to put him down. And of course, I wish he could blow me away. The same wishes go to the BN MPs as well. (especially Datuk Shahrir Abd Samad, he is always one of my favourite) At the end of the day, if you ask me, so do you support BN or PR? Hmmm... I would say, I LOVE MY COUNTRY and I support my country, and I just want to be able to tell the foreigners someday, proudly,"This is my country. Look, these are my MPs. Aren't they intelligent?! I wish I could be as wise as them and talk like them", regardless of party or ethnicity.<BR/><BR/>My dear fellow countrymen, let's not dwelling in pointing fingers among ourselves. While we are still fighting among overselves on who should get a bigger piece of that Roti Canai (oh well, usually Ali, Ah Chong and Siva only get the crumbles while Datuk and his friends take the whole piece), others (look at our neighbouring countries) are building their own bakeries and factories for bulk production. I have the blessing to work in Vietnam for a short while. I was so shocked in seeing how robust is their economy. Vietnam's GDP growth last year was 8.5% (est., from CIA World Fact Book) and Malaysia, 5.7% (est., from CIA World Fact Book). Our position in world GDP Ranking is 33 and Vietnam is at 36 (CIA World Factbook as of Jan 1, 2007) It then worries me, how long does it take Vietnam to overtake us? Are we ready for the race when the time comes? And we are talking about a country which suffers severe war damage and slumpy economies ruling by the communist party in the past. Whereas us, the blessed Malaysia, having all the resources, basic infrastructures, juridicial and administrative systems in place when gained independence; have we outrun our neighbours yet? And we are just talking about Vietnam, I don't even want to mention Singapore.<BR/><BR/>Our politicians always make excuses that because Singapore is a much smaller country than Malaysia, HENCE, it's easy to develop and control. It is, however, not convincing at all, to me at least.<BR/><BR/>Finland, total area of 338,145 sqkm; the GDP per capita is US$35,500. Malaysia, total area of 329,750 sqkm (opps, we are slightly smaller, we must be doing better than); GDP per capita is US$14,400. HUH!? That's not right if my Minister's theory stands.<BR/><BR/>Let all the people, unite together, do their parts, to raise the country's economy. Our future challenge is globalisation, it's not OURSELVES, our own people. I am not "going back" to China nor anywhere. I might "go to" China sometimes for holiday. Malaysia is where I call home. Some may still like to call me non-bumi, but oh well, you know what, the Aryans don't even bother to figure out the difference between a Malaysian and an Indonesian. They just categorise us as Asian or Southeast Asian, a.k.a. cheaper labours in chaotic countries.<BR/><BR/>May God bless us all.<BR/>Have fun blogging. :)<BR/><BR/>p/s I am currently researching into procurement of offshore oil and gas platforms in Asia Pacific. If anyone is interested to discuss the topic with me, drop me a line. Cheers. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343410389616096684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-18381197987068246462008-04-23T13:32:00.000+08:002008-04-23T13:32:00.000+08:00YB,Suggestion in conjunction with Climate Change W...YB,<BR/>Suggestion in conjunction with Climate Change Week: Malaysia shud really look into our environment conservation policy. Just on the recycling part, we are already so much behind Taiwan, Hong Kong, and even China. Shame Shame....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-22646141436815260272008-04-23T10:18:00.000+08:002008-04-23T10:18:00.000+08:00kabutzalwayz,If you wish to assasinate Tony Pua's ...kabutzalwayz,<BR/><BR/>If you wish to assasinate Tony Pua's character, make sure you have sufficient bullets to do so instead of firing blanks.<BR/><BR/>Tony Pua has sold off all his business interests and is in politics on a full time basis.<BR/><BR/>If you have the guts, kindly reveal yourself or have your IP address tracked down and get your a** hauled to court for character defamation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-57362452265365479832008-04-23T00:48:00.000+08:002008-04-23T00:48:00.000+08:00i dont think that tony pua have enough time to att...i dont think that tony pua have enough time to attend to the Parliament because he must manage his business in Singapore..<BR/><BR/>he was here in Malaysia just before the election because before this he is in Singapore..<BR/><BR/>he is such an established businesman in Singapore..<BR/><BR/>before this there is nothing he did to Malaysia, his own country or even at his own place, PJU..<BR/><BR/>so, to people who was vote for him,<BR/>dont give your full hope that Tony will bring your voice to Parliament..<BR/><BR/>maybe he will but just before the end of this year not till the last day of Parliament session..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-33252399519642626512008-04-22T21:43:00.000+08:002008-04-22T21:43:00.000+08:00Tony,Take a look at how the corrupted Barisan Nasi...Tony,<BR/><BR/>Take a look at how the corrupted Barisan Nasional has been making ordinary people suffer!! My heart aches when I see how the citizens in this country are being treated by their corrupted government!<BR/><BR/>Angry residents of Bandar Mahkota Cheras remove barrier at access road:<BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3yZ6wx6OAc<BR/><BR/>One more good reason to vote against BN! A big thank to DAP!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-37941250260783345452008-04-22T13:23:00.000+08:002008-04-22T13:23:00.000+08:00Valid and useful suggestions from both Freer Parli...Valid and useful suggestions from both Freer Parliament & Shawn Tan.<BR/><BR/>The Parliament's administrative procedures must evolve to remain relevant and efficient with current times and available technology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-53395068715481329442008-04-22T09:15:00.000+08:002008-04-22T09:15:00.000+08:00Discrimination69,They need 21 days notice so the M...Discrimination69,<BR/><BR/>They need 21 days notice so the Ministers can prepare how to lie with their answers. Our Ministers are not working and are not on top of the issues in their ministry so they need longer times to prepare answers or to find out whats happening.<BR/><BR/>Wonder how many ministers or MPs know how to use the computers?!!<BR/><BR/>Their minds are always on creative projects that public cant fix a value,,not work for the nation, so more commission.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-83185691801523134392008-04-22T05:22:00.000+08:002008-04-22T05:22:00.000+08:00i know its not the right section to comment . i re...i know its not the right section to comment . i recently saw teresa kok's site and found out u guys have some celebration dinner.. i was wondering how come you guys did not post on blog or somewhere to inform us ? i went to dapforpj site as well but dont see any post saying there r celebration dinners .. i hope such upcoming event will be inform <BR/><BR/>DAP all the way !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-62542634826395128032008-04-22T02:31:00.000+08:002008-04-22T02:31:00.000+08:00new kids on the blog - http://lsw1965.blogspot.com...new kids on the blog - <BR/><BR/>http://lsw1965.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37045477.post-73872563223888027532008-04-22T00:27:00.000+08:002008-04-22T00:27:00.000+08:00[note]last submission failed[/note]I was saying th...[note]last submission failed[/note]<BR/><BR/>I was saying that some questions that require exact facts/figures should be submitted in advance, maybe up to a week. This is make Ministers accountable for what they say and not constantly "misquoting" or being "misquoted".<BR/><BR/>So, let there be two kinds of questions: (1) a main question that requires facts/figures and (2) a follow up question that can be asked on the spot in relation to the main question.<BR/><BR/>Pop quizzes don't catch anyone except those off guard. I want the Ministers to be doing their work and not worrying about being "tembak" by questions in parliament.Shawn Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04342111805045331752noreply@blogger.com