Perkasa - Think Also Of Other Malaysians

Comment below was made in response to a posting by Kee Thuan Chye in Free MalaysiaToday,
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmtenglish/opinion/comment/3929-now-showing-in-bolehland

Datuk Ibrahim Ali

Indeed sad, for former Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir to be involved with such a group as Perkasa whose objective is not to help create 1Malaysia/Bangsa Malaysia but instead to impede it.

What is wrong with all races being united under the Malaysian sun? Why is Ibrahim Ali so much against the Unity of All Races in this country? As if he is taking vengeance on the Malays, Chinese, Indians, Kadazans/Dusuns/Muruts, Bajaus, Bruneis, Ibans, Melanaus and Bidayuhs whose only desire as right thinking citizens are to be united as a nation with equal opportunities for all.

Is this wrong? If so, then what is Malaysia all about? Is it about, after forty seven years of independence, to be still divided by race and religion?

This organization will create a negative impact in the country. It is undermining the philosophy of our founding fathers, Tunku Abdul Rahman and the other leaders whose original concept of Malaysia was that of a nation made up of various races, united and existing as a democratic country.

By its action, Perkasa is saying, it is not interested in Malaysia as a united nation. And therefore, it is against the notion of 1Malaysia/Bangsa Malaysia.

Meaning, it does not support the move by the Prime Minister to bring all the races together under the banner of 1Malaysia/Bangsa Malaysia. In brief, it is hindering Dato’ Najib’s plan to do so as mentioned above.

Not only that, Ibrahim Ali’s action is not supportive of making Malaysia a succes. Instead he wants to create a detriment. And using Perkasa as the vehicle to do so.

Such acts are very damaging and UMNO should take serious measures to stop it before it adversely affect both UMNO and the government.

Second Hand Generators Installed In Sabah ! !

                            

YB Datuk Ghapur Salleh                                                         

Member of Parliament For 

          Tawau

                                

                                         

A second hand power generator,
       a simulated picture


Sabahans were angry when they read that the SESB generators installed in Tawau were second hand. And prone to breakdowns. Ghapur Salleh stated in parliament, it was not fair for the people of Sabah especially those in Tawau to get such machines. And this indirectly hurt the people - it appears as if they are being treated as second class citizens.

Datuk Ghapur has a point there. Secondhand  generators  are susceptible to regular maintenance. And are therefore financially not viable. It would be much better for the generators to be brand new. Thus saving the board from extra expenses due to zero upkeep of the machineries concerned. After waiting for so long and in the end getting a second hand - is truly insulting to the  intelligence.

The authority must remember that the 1Malaysia/Bangsa Malaysia concept means giving the best to its citizens. Sometimes, the foreigners and non-citizens get a better deal. While Malaysians have to make a lot of noise and anger before they are heard. Have been mentioned elsewhere in this blog, it is easy to make Malaysians happy. Give brand new, give the best.

Giving the best, carries a message of deep concerned and understanding for the situations people are in - more so to Malaysians who are citizens of this country. Every political party including the government should make it their top priority to give the best to the people of the nation. And the political profit made from it
would be invaluable.

Man Has No Nature, What He Has Is History - Ortega Gasset, Spanish Philosopher

A quotation taken from Azly Rahman's article of 8 March 2010 which appeared in his blog, http://azlyrahman-illuminations.blogspot.com/2010/03/malay-construction-of-illusion.html

I am in total agreement with you  'Man has no nature, what he has is history' as quoted by Ortega Gasset, the Spanish Philosoper. Specifically referring to race. Race can be whatever is appropriate as seen in the eye of a leader. It could be used as a political instrument to preserve power. And this has been proven in the past and also in the present.

Man is an adaptable being. He can change to suit his position in order to survive. This is a primeval instinct. In the modern context, it should not be encouraged especially in  countries whose population are multi-racial. So by nature, human can plan his action to benefit himself or his group. And it is something flexible, determined by the environments.

Nature in all individuals is an attribute which is personal and intangible. So much so, only when such action is recorded, it becomes history. History is therefore the act of man. And it will be the indicator of where a nation has failed. Past events has shown that certain political philosophy is contradictory to human nature. Thus Democracy came into being because it answers the basic need of man for freedom and equality in all fields of human endeavour.

A country should not be afraid of multiracialism. It should consider it as a melting pot  to obtain the best from every race, its culture and heritage. Americans has proved that this is possible and Barack Obama, the first Black President is the living example.

So a nation should consider that it is fortunate in having so many different races as her citizens as this will enable it to draw the various intellectual resources required in building a strong and stable country - Malaysia.

UMNO's Greatest Challenge

The comment below is in response to Art Harun's posting, "The symptoms and the disease"  on his blog Articulation at  http://art-harun.blogspot.com/

Picture of UMNO's Leadership

Right on. This is a negative and destructive culture. In the end it would retard Malays from excelling in all fields of human endeavour and instead becoming an insular race.


Like China and the Chinese before Deng Xiaopeng introduced the concept of an 'Open Society', China was inward looking. Everything must be done the Chinese way, culture, commerce, industry etc..

At what price! China's development was way behind Malaysia's. Then China changed, it became a cosmopolitan nation and within a decade its economy is second only to the U.S.A..

Malaysia can also do the same, our country need revamping. And we have already got the instrument, 1Malaysia/Bangsa Malaysia to help us. UMNO must understand that the other races also have aspiration in wanting to improve theirs' and their families' position
financially or otherwise.

UMNO must therefore ensure that more opportunities are given to non-Malays in education, senior and top posts in government agencies as well as in the police and armed forces.

Their skills, experiences, knowledge etc. must be tapped and utilised to help the country move further up in the status of a developed country. These resources should not be ignored. As there are reports stating that non-Malay Malaysians are playing a crucial role in the economic, industrial and commercial life of their adopted countries.

UMNO must realised as pillars of the government, it plays a very important part in determining the survival of Malaysia as an economy and as a nation.

In the same manner,the best brains of the Malays, Chinese, Indians, Kadazans, Bajaus, Ibans, Melanaus etc. should be heads of both governmental and private enterprise. Smartness and capability are not the monopoly of any particular race.

UMNO must be realistic that Singapore has benefitted from recruiting qualified Malaysians into their society. Giving them privileges and citizenship. It is a fact that Malaysians has contributed greatly to Singapore's position as a regional power house.

During the British era, the non-Malays also contributed to the economic boom of Malaya.

What is being said here is that UMNO must acknowledged the role of the non-Malays in contributing to the robust financial health of the country both pre and post independent period up to the present time.


If there are elements within UMNO that are against this pragmatic policy, then the UMNO leadership must take a firm stand. And ensure that practicality and reality must win.

Because Malaysia is a plural society, it cannot afford to create a discord among the different races.

UMNO's foremost responsibility is to make certain that the brightest, the cream of all the different races, Malay, Chinese, Indian, Kadazan, Bajau, Iban, Melanau etc. are given prominent function to ensure that Malaysia's financial position remains strong and viable.

This is UMNO's Leadership greatest challenge and if this is achieved UMNO would have redeemed itself. It will not only become the champion of the Malays but also the non-Malays. And the key to such success is UMNO's multiracial concept of making sure, every Malaysian has the opportunity to better themselves in whatever area of industry.

Don't Underestimate The Cleverness Of Old People

Appreciation to my sister-inlaw, Veronica M. for this article

The IRS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him to the IRS office.

The IRS auditor is not surprised when Grandpa shows up with his attorney.

The auditor says, 'Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time employment, which you explain by saying that you win money gambling. I'm not sure the IRS finds that believable.'

'I'm a great gambler, and I can prove it,' says Grandpa. 'How about a demonstration?'

The auditor thinks for a moment and says, 'Okay. Go ahead.'

Grandpa says, 'I'll bet you a thousand dollars that I can bite my own eye.'

The auditor thinks for a moment and says, 'It's a bet.'

Grandpa removes his glass eye and bites it. The auditor's jaw drops.

Grandpa says, 'Now, I'll bet you two thousand dollars that I can bite my other eye...'

Now the auditor can tell Grandpa isn't blind, so he takes the bet.

Grandpa removes his dentures and bites his good eye. The stunned auditor now realizes he has wagered and lost three grand, with Grandpa's attorney as a witness. He starts to get nervous.

'Want to go double or nothing?' Grandpa asks. 'I'll bet you six thousand dollars that I can stand on one side of your desk, and pee into that wastebasket on the other side, and never get a drop anywhere in between.'

The auditor, twice burned, is cautious now, but he looks carefully and decides there's no way this old guy could possibly manage that stunt, so he agrees again.

Grandpa stands beside the desk and unzips his pants, but although he strains mightily, he can't make the stream reach the wastebasket on the other side, so he pretty much urinates all over the auditor's desk.

The auditor leaps with joy, realizing that he has just turned a major loss into a huge win.

But Grandpa's own attorney moans and puts his head in his hands.

'Are you okay?' the auditor asks.

'Not really,' says the attorney. 'This morning, when Grandpa told me he'd been summoned for an audit, he bet me twenty-five thousand dollars that he could come in here and pee all over your desk and that you'd be happy about it!'



Don't Mess with Old People!!

Attack On Churches - Condemned By Muslim Professionals Forum

Appreciation to my friend, John B. for this article

This condemnation made by the Muslim Professionals Forum regarding the attacks on churches and also the protection provided by Muslim NGOs to such buildings have touched the hearts of, not only Christians but all Malaysians. The same deep appreciation to Marina Mahathir, Khoo Kay Peng, Art Harun and other Muslim Brothers and Sisters. It shows that the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood is alive in our society. We, whatever our race or religion are concerned and care for each other whenever tragic and unfortunate event happened to anyone of us.

May God Almighty bless you for your understanding and good deeds. And may God Almighty also bless, all Malayians of goodwill.


Below is  the message from the Muslim Professionals Forum:

By Muslim Professionals Forum
editor@thenutgraph.com
THE cowardly and utterly senseless act of a group of misguided, chauvinistic bigots in torching at least three churches in the Klang Valley this morning must be condemned in no uncertain terms by all peace-loving Malaysians.

This act of arson, committed presumably in the name of Islam, desecrates the very religion it purports to protect. The Holy Quran unequivocally prohibits destroying the houses of worship of all religions, as warned in Surah Al-Hajj, Verse 40:

"... Had not Allah checked the excesses and aggression of one set of people by means of another, surely would be destroyed monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, in which the name of Allah is commemorated..."

During the reign of Umar ibn Al-Khattab, the second righteous caliph, the religious freedom of the citizens of Ilya (Jerusalem) and the sanctity of their synagogues and places of worship were confirmed:

"This is the protection which the slave-servant of Allah, Umar, the Commander of the Believers, extends to the people of Ilya: The safeguarding of their lives, properties, churches, crosses, and of their entire community. Their churches cannot be occupied, demolished, or damaged, nor are their crosses or anything belonging to them to be touched. They will never be forced to abandon their religion, nor will they be oppressed ..." (At-Tabari, Tarikh, Vol III, p. 609, ed. Dar Al-Ma'arif, Egypt.)

In the light of these tragic turn of events, the Muslim Professionals Forum:

1 Demand the authorities immediately conduct an impartial and thorough investigation to identify, apprehend and punish the perpetrators of this despicable violence lest the country spirals into a vicious cycle of retaliatory acts which would fracture the very fabric of Malaysian civil society.

2 Urge the authorities to either refuse or revoke the permit for the planned demonstration in order to contain the heightened emotions and sensitivities among Muslim quarters, angered by the recent High Court decision on the usage of the word "Allah".

3 Urge individuals, organisations and political parties to refrain from further issuing provocative and inflammatory statements related to the High Court verdict.

4 Urge all Malaysians to emphatise and stand in solidarity with our Christian community in their hour of grief and need.

5 Urge all peace-loving Malaysians to maintain composure and let cool heads prevail.

May Allah guide us all in these most troubling times.

Dr Mazeni Alwi
Dr Shaikh Johari Bux
Mohamed Ali Ghazali
Dr Jeffrey Abu Hassan
Datuk Dr Musa Mohd Nordin
(Board of Directors)
Muslim Professionals Forum

8 Jan 2010

Nazri's Criticism Of Dr. Mahathir - Considered As Fair Comment

Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz

The statements that Nazri made against Dr. Mahathir can be considered as fair comment. Although critical, it is referring only to action done by Dr Mahathir and not on his person. It is not character assasination. In fact it
is putting Mahathir's policy and philosophy when he was the leader of the government and UMNO respectively under the microscope.

And Nazri has put it rightly that there are defects in what Dr Mahathir espoused now and then. For example, during Mahathir's time, all Barisan parties and politicians have to toe the line. So there is very little criticism on wrong doings. Everything is suppressed. And on the surface it looks good. Underneath, it's simmering and waiting to explode.

The first principle a leader must learnt, he is not above the law. Whenever a leader act with this in mind, he is applying a voluntary self discipline so as not to break the laws of the country including those connected with morality. A leader's legacy is judged by its consistency. In other words, there shouldn't be any difference in what he believes. It should be the same for today, yesterday and tomorrow. There is no wavering.

When a leader is inconsistent, there is a danger that decisions, he made may be emotional rather than rational or realistic. Nazri has correctly pointed out that leaders are human. They are not divine. Criticisms are part and parcel of a politician life. They must be accepted as a form of feedback and changes be made accordingly to rectify the defect whether spiritual or physical. And that is the challenge every politician must face.