Khir Toyo's Racist Remarks

As usual, Khir Toyo made some rediculous remarks in relation to the appointment of the ''acting GM'' for PKNS. He said, for a high position like this one, the person must be a malay. I'm confused, the Menteri Besar of Selangor is even higher post. But before the current MB, Khalid Ibrahim, Khir Toyo, an Indonesian descendant was the MB, he is a Non-Malay, no matter what he claimed himself to be. So, Ms Low qualification is not a question and Khir Toyo is not in the position to comment on this.

Khir Toyo also said that the appoinment should have been done in consultation with the officers. How does Khir Toyo know that Khalid didn't consult with the officers? It is nothing wrong that after the consultation, Khalid went ahead to appoint Ms Low because he is the true decision maker. Unlike many Umno leaders who has to refer to Mahathir for decision.

I can't imagine, the leader of Khir's mindset and quality to take over the leadership of Malaysia one day. Unfortunately, most of the Pemuda Umno are just like him, racist, lack of foresight and narrow minded.

We can only pray that this don't happen.

Racism In The Appointment Of GM For PKNS

Referring to the appointment of Low Siew Moi as the acting GM of Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor or PKNS, Khir Toyo made some rediculous comments as usual. Including this, he said "such a high post in PKNS must be held by a Malay". He went on to say that Ms Low's appointment undermined the "capabilities of the Malays to run a company like PKNS".

I can understand if these remarks come from the person who is contesting in the party election. But there are other Malay leaders, be it from Pakatan Rakyat or Umno are also responded strongly against the appointment. These peoples are shamelessly playing up a racial card. They don't even bother to cover up their racist mindset by saying that the post is for Malay. I couldn't help but asking myself, where are we, Malaysians heading toward? The Malay can not even accomodate that a government agency being led by a Non-Malay (not even acting).

I don't have to explain how stupid the idea is as everyone knows about it. My concern is that this is a very strong message to the non-malay in the country, no matter how capable you are and no matter how hard working you are, just forget about the top post if you are working in a government agency. The Malays are willing to sacrify the wellbeing of the state by appointing their own race to cling on to the top post in the government agency, regardless of his/her capabilities.

The non malays in this country still can not see the light at the other side of the tunnel.

Happy Deepavali!

Wishing all Indians a Happy Deepavali. Also not to forget the Hindraf brothers who are remanded under the inhumane ISA. We hope you guys are released unconditionally as soon as possible. release.

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Re-Branding Of Bukit Bintang Area

Be it Jalan Kejora and Jalan Alor. To me and you, fellow Malaysian should not be a problem because we live here and therefore can pronounce both without difficulty. But to the foreigners and tourist who are looking for good food in KL area, Jalan Alor is definitely much easier to memorise and pronounce than Jalan Kejora.

Lately, DBKL got backfired for renaming the street in the name of "creating new image" for Bukit Bintang area. I think DBKL is lack of business sense when they changed the name, they did not realise this unnecessary change will affect many travel related materials/booklets, they will have to be reprinted. DBKL also did not realise the impact on people's daily life. They do not bother to give the city folks an advance notice about the change.

Changing of street name is not uncommon but DBLK should be more sensitive and consult the Federal Territory wakil rakyat before the change. Now DBKL sees stars (Kejora means star), they naively think that changing the name=creating new image. Abdullah Badawi will still flop even if he changes his name to call himself Mahathir.

Well, I don't echo the call by the opposition to ask for the Datuk bandar, Abdul Hakim Borhan to resign over this matter. Rather, he should fly lesser to overseas and go down to the streets more often to understand the rakyat.

We love Jalan Alor. Hidup Jalan Alor!

Controversial Apointment Of Chief Justice.

I see it no point to give Abdullah a few more months to complete his unfinished tasks. Since he announced his March 2009 retirement plan, he dropped a bom by appointing Tan Sri Zaki Azmi as Chief Justice. Zaki Azmi is a former UMNO member, he has a very close political and business ties with UMNO and therefor, his ability to impartially judge a case against UMNO or the government is in question. He is not deemed to be independent.

How to restore public confidence in the independence, impartiality and integrity of the judiciary? Where are we now in the reform of judicial system? What happen to the setting up of the committee to review the appointment of high court judges. AAB is just a big liar.

Now, I'm afraid the longer AAB is in power, the situation can only be worsen For the sake of the country, I wish to see AAB retires NOW! A day more is too much for him and too detrimental to the country.

Over To You, Najib!

I'm shocked with what I read in Malaysia Today on "Abuse of power by the deputy Prime Minister". However, I have my reservations towards the allegation of SMS conversations. I simply can’t imagine a person like DPM would do all these SMSing (I could be wrong). I’d assume that Najib would be more alert than anyone in this kind of situation (whether he is involved or not). Furthermore, as Defence Minister before, he jolly well know how secured the telecommunication system (Again, I could have overestimated him). Whatever the case is, this new allegations will definitely have some bearing on Najib.

On the other hand, let’s look at the Altantuya’s murder trial which the court will decide on 31 Oct. Base on my layman understanding of the legal system, these are the likely outcomes.

1. Razak Baginda and the 2 police officers are convicted and send to the gallows.
2. Razak Baginda is acquitted and the 2 policemen receive death sentence.
3. All the 3 are freed.

I personally do not think that the outcome in 1 & 3 will ever happened. This is because in outcome 1, Najib would be seen as he can’t help his own man (so what for I work so hard for you?). Outcome 3 is a luxury and will be outrageous to all Malaysians. Outcome 2 is the most ideal to Najib although it involves some scarification.

I think March 2009 is a bit too long for Najib. From now to March 2009, there could be more explosive “evidence” coming out against him. The ball is at his court now. If he is not taking more aggressive action now, his road to the UMNO president seat will be a rocky one, or he may not even make it there. If he were to take action, the priority will be none other than killing off (em! is it too sensitive to use the word “kill”?) Anwar politically and use whatever mean to silent off the other voices, at least for any damn thing that associated with Altantuya.