Comments on: 14 RM70,000 Ops Sikap XII watchtowers worth only half or less? http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/ for Malaysia Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:34:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: student123 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-863 student123 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 04:36:00 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-863 I pass by one of those watchtowers everyday from my daily commune to my college and let me tell you, these towers are empty with no one manning them. The only time I see the towers manned are only during festive season. So what's the purpose of these towers anyway? They're probably going to last another 3 to 5 years due to wear and tear and then the government is going to spend more moolah on it to repair these towers which are only used during festive season. I pass by one of those watchtowers everyday from my daily commune to my college and let me tell you, these towers are empty with no one manning them. The only time I see the towers manned are only during festive season. So what’s the purpose of these towers anyway? They’re probably going to last another 3 to 5 years due to wear and tear and then the government is going to spend more moolah on it to repair these towers which are only used during festive season.

]]> By: DarkHorse http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-293 DarkHorse Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:13:33 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-293 Is this the latest in the "snoop and snitch" culture - having watchtowers to spy on the activities of road users?? Is this the latest in the “snoop and snitch” culture - having watchtowers to spy on the activities of road users??

]]> By: undergrad2 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-285 undergrad2 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:41:13 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-285 Is Malaysia a POW camp that needs watchtowers to monitor the activities of prisoners?? This shows clearly the mindset of those who coin the term "watchtowers" to describe these structures and convince me that PDRM has not progressed much beyond its colonial image of "mata-mata" of the 50s. Is Malaysia a POW camp that needs watchtowers to monitor the activities of prisoners?? This shows clearly the mindset of those who coin the term “watchtowers” to describe these structures and convince me that PDRM has not progressed much beyond its colonial image of “mata-mata” of the 50s.

]]> By: flint http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-280 flint Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:01:38 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-280 when i saw in the TV news..there were just scaffoldings...not really tower... when i saw in the TV news..there were just scaffoldings…not really tower…

]]> By: DarkHorse http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-265 DarkHorse Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:42:45 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-265 “Today’s NST page 8 prime news says 14 watch towers to cost government RM70k each is grossly over-priced. “ This is the classic "dracula" effect in play - multiplier effect and all. “Today’s NST page 8 prime news says 14 watch towers to cost government RM70k each is grossly over-priced. “

This is the classic “dracula” effect in play - multiplier effect and all.

]]> By: accountability http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-248 accountability Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:26:26 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-248 with all these ridiculous costs dug from the gravy train, no wonder this semi-value minister is getting fatter by the day! his greed obviously knows no bounds - from inflated bridge repair costs, to cancelled bridge compensations and exorbitant toll rates, nothing seems to appease his never-ending over-inflated cost estimates and claims! with all these ridiculous costs dug from the gravy train, no wonder this semi-value minister is getting fatter by the day!

his greed obviously knows no bounds - from inflated bridge repair costs, to cancelled bridge compensations and exorbitant toll rates, nothing seems to appease his never-ending over-inflated cost estimates and claims!

]]> By: naked taliban http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-231 naked taliban Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:51:20 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-231 Same dog ,same tricks.This is BN circus , on completion these towers will cost double ,without toilet and airconditioning . Same dog ,same tricks.This is BN circus , on completion these towers will cost double ,without toilet and airconditioning .

]]> By: Bigjoe http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-219 Bigjoe Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:49:15 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-219 It would help if pictures of the watchtowers were put up. I think I have seen it. If its what I seen is correct, definitely RM70K each is too high. I can put up one in concrete with toilet and airconditioning for that kind of a price... It would help if pictures of the watchtowers were put up. I think I have seen it. If its what I seen is correct, definitely RM70K each is too high. I can put up one in concrete with toilet and airconditioning for that kind of a price…

]]> By: democrate http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-218 democrate Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:18:36 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-218 If each wacthtower costs RM 70,000 is true these bundle of lanun or sea pirates in the BN territory should be better off than the bank robbers , from the picture it is just like a temporary platform for maintainance work malu lah bodohlah sound also like pak dolah ! If each wacthtower costs RM 70,000 is true these bundle of lanun or sea pirates in the BN territory should be better off than the bank robbers , from the picture it is just like a temporary platform for maintainance work malu lah bodohlah sound also like pak dolah !

]]> By: mendela http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-216 mendela Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:39:16 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-216 Looks like the hyenas of BN and her cronies are extremely hungry now, big or tiny projects all want to ' gasak'! Looks like the hyenas of BN and her cronies are extremely hungry now, big or tiny projects all want to ‘ gasak’!

]]> By: smeagroo http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-213 smeagroo Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:49:18 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-213 small matter la. If rm40mil can be bloated to RM70mil this is relatively chicken feed. But like YB said, let not the safety of our police personnel be taken for granted. Someone pocketed the difference for sure and if this gets away more plundering will be done in the next project. Anyway, was driving along Fed Hiway today and noticed few motorists using the yellow lane. A policeman on bike rode past them and did nothing. Maybe it is non of his biz. Maybe govt need to employ more Mat Rempits to be their eyes and ears. small matter la. If rm40mil can be bloated to RM70mil this is relatively chicken feed. But like YB said, let not the safety of our police personnel be taken for granted. Someone pocketed the difference for sure and if this gets away more plundering will be done in the next project. Anyway, was driving along Fed Hiway today and noticed few motorists using the yellow lane. A policeman on bike rode past them and did nothing. Maybe it is non of his biz. Maybe govt need to employ more Mat Rempits to be their eyes and ears.

]]> By: abbas gany http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-211 abbas gany Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:54:31 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-211 I wonder what is transparency? I still cannot comprehend the word transparency? Why talk about transparency when no one cares too hoots about transparency. They still keep on awarding mega contracts and minor contracts without any form of detailed costing, but simply a lumpsum figure. I think any secondary school student could come out with figures. Costing declared approximately Rm 400 mil could magically transform into Rm 700mil FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!! WE HAVE SUCH MATHEMATICAL GENIUSES IN THIS COUNTRY AND WHO MAKE US PLAIN IDIOTS OR RATHER STUPID IDIOTS I wonder what is transparency? I still cannot comprehend the word transparency? Why talk about transparency when no one cares too hoots about transparency. They still keep on awarding mega contracts and minor contracts without any form of detailed costing, but simply a lumpsum figure. I think any secondary school student could come out with figures.

Costing declared approximately Rm 400 mil could magically transform into Rm 700mil FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!! WE HAVE SUCH MATHEMATICAL GENIUSES IN THIS COUNTRY AND WHO MAKE US PLAIN IDIOTS OR RATHER STUPID IDIOTS

]]> By: Educator http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-210 Educator Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:48:58 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-210 How come a 25k or 30k tower becomes 70k? Who is pocketing the difference? It's about two and a half times more. Are all our mega-projects bloated by the same multiplying factor? How come a 25k or 30k tower becomes 70k? Who is pocketing the difference? It’s about two and a half times more.
Are all our mega-projects bloated by the same multiplying factor?

]]> By: grace http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-208 grace Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:08:21 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-208 Scandals come and scandals go but our corrupted ministers stay. This is the rule of thegame inour beloved nation. Scandals come and scandals go but our corrupted ministers stay. This is the rule of thegame inour beloved nation.

]]> By: WFH http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-207 WFH Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:03:27 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-207 It's so so soooo very tiring, to continually have to look over Samy Vellu's ministry's "development and infrastructure" projects, even those so small as watch-towers for traffic and road safety reasons. When will the time come when there is no need to expend our precious energy on these matters? In other words, when will these people be seen to, and then actually do, act honestly in the first instance? You know, even watchdogs get exhausted when the things being watched over continues to repeat, and repeat, and repeat, and repeat. Hasn't the Auditor-General a frontline role in these matters of public funding? And I'm not referring to reading his report tabled in Parliament YEARS after the events have happened, and public funds for those projects already long gone. It’s so so soooo very tiring, to continually have to look over Samy Vellu’s ministry’s “development and infrastructure” projects, even those so small as watch-towers for traffic and road safety reasons. When will the time come when there is no need to expend our precious energy on these matters? In other words, when will these people be seen to, and then actually do, act honestly in the first instance?

You know, even watchdogs get exhausted when the things being watched over continues to repeat, and repeat, and repeat, and repeat.

Hasn’t the Auditor-General a frontline role in these matters of public funding? And I’m not referring to reading his report tabled in Parliament YEARS after the events have happened, and public funds for those projects already long gone.

]]> By: izrafeil http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-206 izrafeil Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:36:26 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-206 anymore towers to be ERECTED, i am fairly horny to get gomen jobs now! anymore towers to be ERECTED, i am fairly horny to get gomen jobs now!

]]> By: ENDANGERED HORNBILL http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-205 ENDANGERED HORNBILL Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:56:45 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-205 Samy Vellu again! If he cannot 'jaga' 14 watchtowers properly, can we trust him with more? For that matter, can we trust the entire BN team with more - with another 5 years? Somehow, when I think of BN, I keep thinking of James Stewart's 'Den of Thieves' - a non-fiction story about thieves who work from the inside of the establishment. Can you blame me? Samy Vellu again!

If he cannot ‘jaga’ 14 watchtowers properly, can we trust him with more? For that matter, can we trust the entire BN team with more - with another 5 years?

Somehow, when I think of BN, I keep thinking of James Stewart’s ‘Den of Thieves’ - a non-fiction story about thieves who work from the inside of the establishment. Can you blame me?

]]> By: Godfather http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-203 Godfather Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:36:04 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2007/02/23/14-rm70000-ops-sikap-xii-watchtowers-worth-only-half-or-less/#comment-203 Let's find out who the contractor is, and what relationship there is to UMNO or BN. You don't stop these small corrupt practices now, it is just going to get worse. Let’s find out who the contractor is, and what relationship there is to UMNO or BN. You don’t stop these small corrupt practices now, it is just going to get worse.

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