Comments on: The mornings after the 12th general election… http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/ for Malaysia Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:56:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: darnielng http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-90224 darnielng Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:58:34 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-90224 Loh! WELL SAID!!! GOOD ONE! "That sentence could have been better stated as “ We will run the government administration free from the approach adopted by the central government that breeds cronyism, corruption and systemic inefficiency in the name of NEP. …." What is done is done! DAP. Just have to be more careful with your words now. Loh! WELL SAID!!! GOOD ONE!

“That sentence could have been better stated as “ We will run the government administration free from the approach adopted by the central government that breeds cronyism, corruption and systemic inefficiency in the name of NEP. ….”

What is done is done! DAP. Just have to be more careful with your words now.

]]> By: lopez http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-89537 lopez Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:01:06 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-89537 Let the government of penang ,the government of the people lead the way for a really down to earth great malaysia. The greatest BN tool but the most useless tool, the media, where you get some of the most oppressed employees blackmailed to be stay employed or get the boot. Churning up anything the boss wish to say. Fellow malaysians save them. The GLC contracts department, playing with numbers and bias conditions of contract and churning a BN rojak and then under duress or else get the boot, had to recommend and award the job to preselected people. Save them too. All professionals in their own right doing unprofessional ways under ransom. No more playing with statistical reports, faking sampling data, collecting selected information, get paid and be interviewed, reporting true lies as in the media. Help change this too. Government of Penang , Government of the People ....Government in waiting of Malaysia. Let the government of penang ,the government of the people lead the way for a really down to earth great malaysia.

The greatest BN tool but the most useless tool, the media, where you get some of the most oppressed employees blackmailed to be stay employed or get the boot. Churning up anything the boss wish to say.
Fellow malaysians save them.

The GLC contracts department, playing with numbers and bias conditions of contract and churning a BN rojak and then under duress or else get the boot, had to recommend and award the job to preselected people.
Save them too.

All professionals in their own right doing unprofessional ways under ransom.

No more playing with statistical reports, faking sampling data, collecting selected information, get paid and be interviewed, reporting true lies as in the media.

Help change this too.

Government of Penang , Government of the People ….Government in waiting of Malaysia.

]]> By: lbz http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-89070 lbz Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:55:37 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-89070 Dear LKS, Congrats and thank you for making this wish of the people to change for the better a reality. You deserve this long overdue chance to shape the future of our nation after the long struggle and sacrifices you have made. I have the greatest respect for your undying determination and incorruptible principles. Now that the people has rallied behind you and your coalition partners, here comes the real test. We know it is not going to be easy in view of the strong characters of the leaders of all 3 parties and more so when there are differences in ideologies. As such, the road ahead is expected to be bumpy compounded by the lack of experience. Having said that, I believe whatever difficulties faced can be overcome if all parties always place the welface of the rakyat as their priority. A give and take, middle of the road approach has to be adopted by all parties in order to be able to unite into one formidable opponent of BN (remember the DAP-PKR-PAS state governments still have to deal with the BN federal government). For this reason, the loose coalition, which came about because of one common enemy and, thank god, has been successful in securing 5 states and denying BN 2/3 majority, should be formalised into the Barisan Rakyat, which the coalition has already been referred as by all the voters who voted for it. Once the BR is officially launched with its objectives serving the interest, needs, aspirations and future of ALL the multi-racial and multi-religious rakyat of this nation, the Malays will have no fear of DAP nor Chinese of PAS. Only then, can BR be regarded as a credible alternative to BN. I wish to remember March 8 as indeed the birth of a truly united, harmonious and properous Malaysia. A great journey to a fulfilling destiny has just begun. Or is it not? Dear LKS,
Congrats and thank you for making this wish of the people to change for the better a reality. You deserve this long overdue chance to shape the future of our nation after the long struggle and sacrifices you have made. I have the greatest respect for your undying determination and incorruptible principles.
Now that the people has rallied behind you and your coalition partners, here comes the real test. We know it is not going to be easy in view of the strong characters of the leaders of all 3 parties and more so when there are differences in ideologies. As such, the road ahead is expected to be bumpy compounded by the lack of experience.
Having said that, I believe whatever difficulties faced can be overcome if all parties always place the welface of the rakyat as their priority. A give and take, middle of the road approach has to be adopted by all parties in order to be able to unite into one formidable opponent of BN (remember the DAP-PKR-PAS state governments still have to deal with the BN federal government). For this reason, the loose coalition, which came about because of one common enemy and, thank god, has been successful in securing 5 states and denying BN 2/3 majority, should be formalised into the Barisan Rakyat, which the coalition has already been referred as by all the voters who voted for it.
Once the BR is officially launched with its objectives serving the interest, needs, aspirations and future of ALL the multi-racial and multi-religious rakyat of this nation, the Malays will have no fear of DAP nor Chinese of PAS. Only then, can BR be regarded as a credible alternative to BN.
I wish to remember March 8 as indeed the birth of a truly united, harmonious and properous Malaysia. A great journey to a fulfilling destiny has just begun. Or is it not?

]]> By: philin http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-89034 philin Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:32:03 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-89034 YB LKS, Congratulations for the unprecedented victory. Let's hope Penang will be like prosperous Singapore which is based on meritocracy where everyone gets equal opportunity to participate in open tender projects, getting a place in the university, etc. Wishing you all the best in governing Penang for the next 4-5 years. Yours sincerely, Diana Tan YB LKS,

Congratulations for the unprecedented victory. Let’s hope Penang will be like prosperous Singapore which is based on meritocracy where everyone gets equal opportunity to participate in open tender projects, getting a place in the university, etc. Wishing you all the best in governing Penang for the next 4-5 years.

Yours sincerely,
Diana Tan

]]> By: dapbestrong http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-88775 dapbestrong Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:17:46 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-88775 Health is more important, Take care Uncle Kit. Health is more important, Take care Uncle Kit.

]]> By: Loh http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-88707 Loh Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:43 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-88707 The statement by the new CM of Penang which states “…More importantly, we will run the government administration free from the New Economic Policy (NEP) that breeds cronyism, corruption and systemic inefficiency. We will implement an open tender system for all government procurement and contracts….” has brought a retort from PM AAB. That sentence could have been better stated as “ We will run the government administration free from the approach adopted by the central government that breeds cronyism, corruption and systemic inefficiency in the name of NEP. …. NEP is not in the Federal Constitution. It is the policy adopted by the BN government. The constitution does not demand succeeding government to follow policy of its deposed predecessor. The statement by PM AAB in response to LGE speech about marginalising Malays in Penang is seditious. It was giving signal for UMNO members to create problems. The effect of the statement by PM AAB brought about demonstration by UMNO members led by UMNO Division Chief of Bukit Mertajam. UMNO members thought it fit to protest against a policy statement of the elected government who declared that it would moved away from a policy pursued by the government voted out during the general election just a few days back. The placards carried by the UMNO members declaring their support for PM AAB contrasted distinctly with the posters in Putrajaya calling for PM AAB to resign his post as Prime Minister. One wonders whether the procession in Penang was meant to counter the protest of another UMNO groups calling for AAB’s resignation. Was the statement made by AAB calculated to engineer a support procession of his position against the call for his resignation. The timing seems perfect. Hindraf’s flower-girls were dispersed with chemical laced water cannons, but UMNO demonstrators were allowed to be at KOMTAR for more than an hour without arrest. Was it the different approach of different governments? Was it because of double standards of the Police Chief? The statement by the new CM of Penang which states “…More importantly, we will run the government administration free from the New Economic Policy (NEP) that breeds cronyism, corruption and systemic inefficiency. We will implement an open tender system for all government procurement and contracts….” has brought a retort from PM AAB.

That sentence could have been better stated as “ We will run the government administration free from the approach adopted by the central government that breeds cronyism, corruption and systemic inefficiency in the name of NEP. ….

NEP is not in the Federal Constitution. It is the policy adopted by the BN government. The constitution does not demand succeeding government to follow policy of its deposed predecessor. The statement by PM AAB in response to LGE speech about marginalising Malays in Penang is seditious. It was giving signal for UMNO members to create problems. The effect of the statement by PM AAB brought about demonstration by UMNO members led by UMNO Division Chief of Bukit Mertajam. UMNO members thought it fit to protest against a policy statement of the elected government who declared that it would moved away from a policy pursued by the government voted out during the general election just a few days back. The placards carried by the UMNO members declaring their support for PM AAB contrasted distinctly with the posters in Putrajaya calling for PM AAB to resign his post as Prime Minister. One wonders whether the procession in Penang was meant to counter the protest of another UMNO groups calling for AAB’s resignation. Was the statement made by AAB calculated to engineer a support procession of his position against the call for his resignation. The timing seems perfect.

Hindraf’s flower-girls were dispersed with chemical laced water cannons, but UMNO demonstrators were allowed to be at KOMTAR for more than an hour without arrest. Was it the different approach of different governments? Was it because of double standards of the Police Chief?

]]> By: philin http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-88670 philin Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:00:35 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-88670 Congratulations for the unprecedented victory and Lim Guan Eng being made Penang's Chief Minister. This is good news to everyone who voted for DAP. NEP is outdated and should be abolished. Might be wise to do it in stages quietly behind the scenes. And this afternoon, Penang UMNO staged an hour of demonstration in Komtar due to the announcement of the NEP issue. They are too emotional and fear the loss getting government projects in future. Finally the Chinese contractors and other races are able to participate in open tender system that is fair for everyone, and not reserved for the UMNOputra. Hopefully we can prosper like Singapore based on meritocracy. Thank you for your sacrifices. Congratulations for the unprecedented victory and Lim Guan Eng being made Penang’s Chief Minister. This is good news to everyone who voted for DAP. NEP is outdated and should be abolished. Might be wise to do it in stages quietly behind the scenes. And this afternoon, Penang UMNO staged an hour of demonstration in Komtar due to the announcement of the NEP issue. They are too emotional and fear the loss getting government projects in future.

Finally the Chinese contractors and other races are able to participate in open tender system that is fair for everyone, and not reserved for the UMNOputra. Hopefully we can prosper like Singapore based on meritocracy. Thank you for your sacrifices.

]]> By: YKHmouse6 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-88140 YKHmouse6 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:14:31 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-88140 Dear Mr. Lim, I believe it's time DAP and the coalitions to start working on problems face by peoples in Ipoh and the whole of Perak. I believe there are many places where infrastructures and facilities that need a review. And a serious review that is. Now that the coalitions are in power and have more say, I hope things can be improve by pressuring the Federal Govt to provide more fundings to improve infrastructures. Some areas includes: 1. Advise schools to allow a visitor parking compound so that the parents would not jams road while waiting for their childrens. 2. Alot of living estate roads need upgrading or regular maintenances. Some of the holes in some "garden"are not covered for months. 3. Try to work on the traffic conditions during peak hours. Cars face frequent jam when entering CBD during peak hours. 4. Lack of parking space in CBD are the main contribution to problems in 3. 5. Lack of jobs opportunities to retain talent in Ipoh/Perak. I believe the ability to attract foreign investment into Ipoh or other parts of Perak will benefit Perakian as a whole. But we need to improve tremendously on the transport, communications and facilties to project Ipoh as a viable spot. I see great potential for Ipoh to be develop into a DR centre for big time MNCs. Eg..they can have good Disaster Recovery centre or Business Continuity Centre setup in Ipoh. That would create jobs and stimulate the economy. Lastly, a very late Congratulations on the coalition success. People have put good faith in the motivation for changes. I hope the coalitions can succeed. Dear Mr. Lim,

I believe it’s time DAP and the coalitions to start working on problems face by peoples in Ipoh and the whole of Perak. I believe there are many places where infrastructures and facilities that need a review. And a serious review that is.

Now that the coalitions are in power and have more say, I hope things can be improve by pressuring the Federal Govt to provide more fundings to improve infrastructures.

Some areas includes:

1. Advise schools to allow a visitor parking compound so that the parents would not jams road while waiting for their childrens.

2. Alot of living estate roads need upgrading or regular maintenances. Some of the holes in some “garden”are not covered for months.

3. Try to work on the traffic conditions during peak hours. Cars face frequent jam when entering CBD during peak hours.

4. Lack of parking space in CBD are the main contribution to problems in 3.

5. Lack of jobs opportunities to retain talent in Ipoh/Perak. I believe the ability to attract foreign investment into Ipoh or other parts of Perak will benefit Perakian as a whole. But we need to improve tremendously on the transport, communications and facilties to project Ipoh as a viable spot.

I see great potential for Ipoh to be develop into a DR centre for big time MNCs. Eg..they can have good Disaster Recovery centre or Business Continuity Centre setup in Ipoh. That would create jobs and stimulate the economy.

Lastly, a very late Congratulations on the coalition success. People have put good faith in the motivation for changes. I hope the coalitions can succeed.

]]> By: damianyeow http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-87866 damianyeow Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:42:13 +0000 http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2008/03/12/the-mornings-after-the-12th-general-election%e2%80%a6/#comment-87866 If it's still not too late to wish LKS & gang, my heart-felt congratulations, I've been waiting for this historic day Mar 8th to happen for a long time, it finally did. And the next question will be can DAP coalition with PKR & PAS be workable..? Religion being a sensitive issue can make or break this fragile alliance very quickly, & with UMNO being the instigator, the path ahead is indeed very dangerous. First the mass media, can the state 'gomen' set-up their own media, for the past 2 days, the UMNO media have been twisting the facts regarding NEP to discord tension among the races, this is very dangerous. I can only see one reason why the UMNO-racist is doing this, to make the situation chaotic so that they can bring in the ISA & emergency rule where civil-liberty will be severly curbed. So can I suggest here immediate boycott of any mass-media which is found to me lop-sided in their reporting especially RTM1 & TV3. Use instead the Malaysiakini etc. Stop making any racial statements to the press & concentrate on economic progress from now on, to show DAP means business & is here to stay & if UMNO tries to play the Race-card again, make sure that they will catch fire & die, wipe-out (di Bersehkan) in the next election.....Amen thank you god for answering our prayers If it’s still not too late to wish LKS & gang, my heart-felt congratulations, I’ve been waiting for this historic day Mar 8th to happen for a long time, it finally did. And the next question will be can DAP coalition with PKR & PAS be workable..? Religion being a sensitive issue can make or break this fragile alliance very quickly,
& with UMNO being the instigator, the path ahead is indeed very dangerous. First the mass media, can the state ‘gomen’ set-up their own media, for the past 2 days, the UMNO media have been twisting the facts regarding NEP to discord tension among the races, this is very dangerous. I can only see one reason why the UMNO-racist is doing this, to make the situation chaotic so that they can bring in the ISA & emergency rule where civil-liberty
will be severly curbed. So can I suggest here immediate boycott of any mass-media which is found to me lop-sided in their reporting
especially RTM1 & TV3. Use instead the Malaysiakini etc. Stop making any racial statements to the press & concentrate on
economic progress from now on, to show DAP means business & is here to stay & if UMNO tries to play the Race-card again, make sure that they will catch fire & die, wipe-out (di Bersehkan) in the next election…..Amen thank you god for answering our prayers

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