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Monday, October 29, 2007
Politicians, think before you speak
(The Star, 28/10/2007) There he goes again. As if on cue, Jerai MP Datuk Badruddin Amiruldin pulled yet another of his publicity stunts at the Dewan Rakyat last week. Malaysians, it seems, just have to expect him to utter outrageous remarks.
Last week, the recalcitrant politician was grabbing the headlines again for the wrong reason. He doesn’t really deserve the publicity but the media find it difficult not to report on any verbal slugfest in Parliament.
In the clash with Bukit Gelugor MP Karpal Singh, he charged that the opposition politician’s use of a wheelchair was a punishment from God.
Badruddin’s remarks were uncalled for and although he has apologised and retracted his remarks, he should not be let off without any warning from his Umno leaders.
This is not the first time he has taken on the court jester’s role and we can assume it won’t be the last, unless he is not picked to contest in the next general election, or he loses his seat.
He has provoked a woman MP by asking “what type of man would last with someone like the MP from Batu Gajah?” and blamed women with “indecent clothes” for rape, forgetting that those wearing the tudung (headscarf) and even grandmothers are among the victims.
Badruddin has reportedly also used vulgar words in the Dewan Rakyat, a reminder made by Karpal Singh, which led to the clash between the two.
Lacking in finesse
During the heated debate, he said the DAP leader was in no position to lecture him as the latter had called MPs “animals”.
“Dia panggil orang binatang, dia panggil macam-macam. Yang Berhormat sendiri kena bersopan santun kalau mahu ajar orang, kalau Yang Berhormat sendiri pun dah perangai macam itu dengan berkerusi roda, ini Tuhan telah tunjukkan kepada Yang Berhormat.”
That led to an uproar, with other opposition MPs joining in the fray, and both sides trading accusations, saying the remark was an affront to the disabled, and with Badruddin telling Karpal Singh that “kepala Yang Berhormat sudah jem tak baik, tak baik”.
Meanwhile, Karpal Singh kept repeating the profanity used by Badruddin, saying it was in the Hansard despite the latter’s denial.
Such disregard for parliamentary decorum is most disappointing. Badruddin is not the only one, because the other elected representatives who lack finesse, or class, to put it clearly, include Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin (BN-Kinabatangan) and Datuk Mohd Said Yusuf (BN-Jasin).
They are an embarrassment to the Barisan Nasional and the Government. They may make headlines but Malaysians expect better quality debate from our legislators. To put it bluntly, they are making a fool of themselves and, as taxpayers, we are not amused that we are paying their allowances.
Of course, some Opposition MPs are no better. Karpal Singh is no angel and Badruddin is right in implying that the pot should not call the kettle black because the veteran politician also has a record of name-calling. Karpal Singh, he said, had used words like bodoh (stupid) and lembu (cow) on his fellow MPs.
In fact, reporters covering the Dewan Rakyat will tell you that Karpal Singh does not do much research on his speeches but he makes the news because of his rhetoric in the Dewan Rakyat. Not to forget his suspensions and walkouts.
Last year, PAS MP Abdul Fatah Harun created a ruckus when he said that women divorcees were gatal (randy), saying he noticed that single mothers did not look like they were sad about their divorce.
He said this was based on his observation at gatherings and parties, adding that these women seemed to be gatal.
The talk in the Dewan Rakyat lobby and canteen, among the lawmakers and press, is that some of these MPs from rural and semi-rural constituencies are not the least worried about being criticised by the English press or bloggers.
Their supporters reason that they have a grip on their rural voters and that their rhetoric has no political backlash at all as such news do not reach their voters.
If this is the reasoning, this assumption is certainly an insult to their electorate because we would like to believe that the voters would also judge them on their parliamentary performance and not merely be grateful for their contributions to the village functions.
Same old excuse
Malaysian voters are also tired of MPs who give the excuse that when they argue aggressively in the Dewan Rakyat, they are doing so to defend their race and religion. Such justification, to intimidate opponents, is unwarranted.
The irony of last week’s controversy was that it started off with Karpal Singh attacking the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) of being irrelevant, claiming there were now perompak (robbers) and conmen in the party.
With parliamentary privilege before him, he named the leaders in that category and, within minutes, he had moved on to Badruddin on the question of conduct. Or misconduct, as we think so.
As Malaysians, we have a reminder for our politicians – think before you speak. Use your head because utterances which smack of insensitivity and ignorance can be used against you during the polls.
Last week, the recalcitrant politician was grabbing the headlines again for the wrong reason. He doesn’t really deserve the publicity but the media find it difficult not to report on any verbal slugfest in Parliament.
In the clash with Bukit Gelugor MP Karpal Singh, he charged that the opposition politician’s use of a wheelchair was a punishment from God.
Badruddin’s remarks were uncalled for and although he has apologised and retracted his remarks, he should not be let off without any warning from his Umno leaders.
This is not the first time he has taken on the court jester’s role and we can assume it won’t be the last, unless he is not picked to contest in the next general election, or he loses his seat.
He has provoked a woman MP by asking “what type of man would last with someone like the MP from Batu Gajah?” and blamed women with “indecent clothes” for rape, forgetting that those wearing the tudung (headscarf) and even grandmothers are among the victims.
Badruddin has reportedly also used vulgar words in the Dewan Rakyat, a reminder made by Karpal Singh, which led to the clash between the two.
Lacking in finesse
During the heated debate, he said the DAP leader was in no position to lecture him as the latter had called MPs “animals”.
“Dia panggil orang binatang, dia panggil macam-macam. Yang Berhormat sendiri kena bersopan santun kalau mahu ajar orang, kalau Yang Berhormat sendiri pun dah perangai macam itu dengan berkerusi roda, ini Tuhan telah tunjukkan kepada Yang Berhormat.”
That led to an uproar, with other opposition MPs joining in the fray, and both sides trading accusations, saying the remark was an affront to the disabled, and with Badruddin telling Karpal Singh that “kepala Yang Berhormat sudah jem tak baik, tak baik”.
Meanwhile, Karpal Singh kept repeating the profanity used by Badruddin, saying it was in the Hansard despite the latter’s denial.
Such disregard for parliamentary decorum is most disappointing. Badruddin is not the only one, because the other elected representatives who lack finesse, or class, to put it clearly, include Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin (BN-Kinabatangan) and Datuk Mohd Said Yusuf (BN-Jasin).
They are an embarrassment to the Barisan Nasional and the Government. They may make headlines but Malaysians expect better quality debate from our legislators. To put it bluntly, they are making a fool of themselves and, as taxpayers, we are not amused that we are paying their allowances.
Of course, some Opposition MPs are no better. Karpal Singh is no angel and Badruddin is right in implying that the pot should not call the kettle black because the veteran politician also has a record of name-calling. Karpal Singh, he said, had used words like bodoh (stupid) and lembu (cow) on his fellow MPs.
In fact, reporters covering the Dewan Rakyat will tell you that Karpal Singh does not do much research on his speeches but he makes the news because of his rhetoric in the Dewan Rakyat. Not to forget his suspensions and walkouts.
Last year, PAS MP Abdul Fatah Harun created a ruckus when he said that women divorcees were gatal (randy), saying he noticed that single mothers did not look like they were sad about their divorce.
He said this was based on his observation at gatherings and parties, adding that these women seemed to be gatal.
The talk in the Dewan Rakyat lobby and canteen, among the lawmakers and press, is that some of these MPs from rural and semi-rural constituencies are not the least worried about being criticised by the English press or bloggers.
Their supporters reason that they have a grip on their rural voters and that their rhetoric has no political backlash at all as such news do not reach their voters.
If this is the reasoning, this assumption is certainly an insult to their electorate because we would like to believe that the voters would also judge them on their parliamentary performance and not merely be grateful for their contributions to the village functions.
Same old excuse
Malaysian voters are also tired of MPs who give the excuse that when they argue aggressively in the Dewan Rakyat, they are doing so to defend their race and religion. Such justification, to intimidate opponents, is unwarranted.
The irony of last week’s controversy was that it started off with Karpal Singh attacking the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) of being irrelevant, claiming there were now perompak (robbers) and conmen in the party.
With parliamentary privilege before him, he named the leaders in that category and, within minutes, he had moved on to Badruddin on the question of conduct. Or misconduct, as we think so.
As Malaysians, we have a reminder for our politicians – think before you speak. Use your head because utterances which smack of insensitivity and ignorance can be used against you during the polls.
Send Jerai MP to the moon
(MySinChew, 27/10/2007) Magician master David Copperfield has canceled his trip to Malaysia.
It is too bad. Who knows he would make the KLCC disappear according to his original plan. Otherwise, he might send a Malaysia astronaut to the moon before the Chinese?
Of course, all these actions are illusions. He allows the audience to have their illusions in a blink. What is true seems to be fake and what is fake seems be true also.
Of course illusions cannot be true. David Copperfield had passed through the Great Wall. If you think you can also do it, you might as well slam into the wall in your house.
The success of David Copperfield is from the momentary illusory trick on the audience.
Politics is no different too.
Well, just ignore this and talk about others. If Malaysia were to send astronauts to the moon, I seriously recommend the Jerai Member of Parliament Datuk Badruddin Amiruldin.
However, he has to take care of the return trip himself.
The charisma of Datuk Badruddin Amiruldin could attract creatures of the galaxy. He can build an unprecedented relationship between mankind and aliens.
He has repeatedly asked the non-Malays to go back to China and India.
Datuk Badruddin Amiruldin has promoted the culture of “national scolding” in the Parliament-- PxKxMx. This is superb. Since the Parliament's lower chamber does not ask him to shut up, then his first words from the moon-- PxKxMx should be very loud.
Datuk Badruddin Amiruldin said to Karpal Singh that “Now you are sitting in a wheel chair. God has punished you (Tuhan qada kepada dia)”. Then, God should have special favour for him. Moon is a pretty good choice.
It is too bad. Who knows he would make the KLCC disappear according to his original plan. Otherwise, he might send a Malaysia astronaut to the moon before the Chinese?
Of course, all these actions are illusions. He allows the audience to have their illusions in a blink. What is true seems to be fake and what is fake seems be true also.
Of course illusions cannot be true. David Copperfield had passed through the Great Wall. If you think you can also do it, you might as well slam into the wall in your house.
The success of David Copperfield is from the momentary illusory trick on the audience.
Politics is no different too.
"Now you are sitting in a wheel chair. God has punished you (Tuhan qada kepada dia)"Set up a panel of enquiry, an investigation team, reformation... and finally what had happened?
Well, just ignore this and talk about others. If Malaysia were to send astronauts to the moon, I seriously recommend the Jerai Member of Parliament Datuk Badruddin Amiruldin.
However, he has to take care of the return trip himself.
The charisma of Datuk Badruddin Amiruldin could attract creatures of the galaxy. He can build an unprecedented relationship between mankind and aliens.
He has repeatedly asked the non-Malays to go back to China and India.
Datuk Badruddin Amiruldin has promoted the culture of “national scolding” in the Parliament-- PxKxMx. This is superb. Since the Parliament's lower chamber does not ask him to shut up, then his first words from the moon-- PxKxMx should be very loud.
Datuk Badruddin Amiruldin said to Karpal Singh that “Now you are sitting in a wheel chair. God has punished you (Tuhan qada kepada dia)”. Then, God should have special favour for him. Moon is a pretty good choice.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Rommel! Rommel!
For Bahasa Melayu blogs update, please click here
Quotation to remember:
"And a moron is simply defined as ‘a very stupid person’. It will be impolite to say that Abdullah Badawi the Prime Minister is a stupid moron. But it will be more apt to say that he is very greatly lacking in intelligence" - Ibnu Hakeem
(Reference: Google and SOPO Sentral of Malaysia. SOPO Sentral of Malaysia is a great, noble effort by brother apa nama dia aku pun tak tau. Please make sure your blog is listed in SOPO Sentral of Malaysia - click here if inquiring mind wants to know him. Please alert me on your latest update at the CBox or mail to sangkutu@gmail.com)
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A Voice Musa Bombed, Ku Li Unscathed
Adibah Abdullah EXTREME MEDICINE (III) - Humility, Practicality, Obligation and Universal Compassion
Ahirudin Attan The Rommel-bashing begins
Aisehman Duty Calls
Amin Iskandar Suppression of Anti-FTA Struggles Continues
Bergen The Malay Thing
Biggum Dogmannsteinberg BN MPs briefed on Proton
Chow Kon Yeow Altantuya and C4
Cik Gu Nazir Khan Are Malays Really Like This?
Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir Horrors Abroad, Heroes at Home
Dr Azly Rahman Universiti Malaya is not a McRendang University
Dr Hsu Dar Ren Glass Houses - do not over react!
After the spate of protests from Malaysian leaders against the recent remarks of the EC envoy Thierry Rommel, which was reported in Malaysiakini and also my earlier article “A clarion call from an envoy” , I went to the EC website to read through his whole speech again. Those who wish to read his whole speech can go to this link.Elizabeth Wong MTUC picket is on!
Howsy Of The Reluctant Dancer and 'So, Your Point Being...?'
Jeff Ooi Thierry Rommel and EU's relevance to Malaysia, vice versa
Lim Kit Siang IGP - come out with “safe JB”, “safe KL”, “safe PJ’, “safe Penang”, “safe Ipoh” policing action plans
Maverick S M Idris Jala: CEO that Money can Buy
Mob100 EU: "Transparency, Dialogue and Education"
Nuraina A Samad Long Lost Mum To Come Home After 61 years
Pasquale Malaysia is a coward of the county!
ProMahathir Altantuya's cousin : Abdul Razak Baginda threatened to kill us
Shar101 Electrifying Malaysia
Sheih BN Leaves Kelantan State Assembly
Tony Pua Nazri "Bodoh! Bodoh! Bodoh!" Aziz
Saturday, June 16, 2007
RPK allegations in Parliament next Tuesday, hopefully!
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Nasionalis, Sosialis, Agama, Komunis
For Bahasa Melayu blogs update, please click here
Quotation to remember:
"And a moron is simply defined as ‘a very stupid person’. It will be impolite to say that Abdullah Badawi the Prime Minister is a stupid moron. But it will be more apt to say that he is very greatly lacking in intelligence" - Ibnu Hakeem
(Reference: Google and SOPO Sentral of Malaysia. SOPO Sentral of Malaysia is a great, noble effort by brother apa nama dia aku pun tak tau. Please make sure your blog is listed in SOPO Sentral of Malaysia - click here if inquiring mind wants to know him. Please alert me on your latest update at the CBox or mail to sangkutu@gmail.com)
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Ahirudin Attan Swiss against the Minaret
Aisehman Just Do It
Amin Iskandar Open Letter to Thailand AG from WGJP (Working Group on Justice for Peace), 25 May 2007
Arif Abdull Malaysia urged to disband RELA
Biggum Dogmannsteinberg Kuwaiti PM drops courtesy call on Tun Dr. Mahathir
Chow Kon Yeow Proton- Bailout Alert in Malaysia
Cik Gu Nazir Khan Just A Kenduri (Cik Gu, i really feel like writing a few words to console you, if only i have something to write. If i can, i really want to sit beside you although this kutu has nothing to say)
Dalai Baru General Erections is cumming soon ?
Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir Walkin' the Talk...Not!
Fong Po Kuan Apology for Comparison: Apology by YB Jasin & YB Kinabatangan & Welfare Minister of Japan (February)
H J Angus What Do You Think of the "Bloated" Civil Service?
Hafiz Noor Shams Of 1800 years before the construction of the USD7 billion Kedah-Kelantan pipeline
Hansac NASAKOM
Haris Ibrahim Forum - Civil Service Excellence : Quality vs Quantity
Husin Lempoyang Explaining Silicon Valley to Pak Lah
James Wong Wing-On Pak Said's second memoirs now out in English
Jeff Ooi Corrupt customs officers at Johore-Singapore Second Link... ( 3 )
Jeff Ooi SMS-scammed 210 times in 17 days
Jeff Ooi SMS Scam ( 12 ): Majority wants 'Cowboy CPs' removed, says industry survey
Jeff Ooi ZAM-thing's wrong ZAM-where... no phone!
John Lee Ming Keong Reaching Out to the Malays
Johnny Ong Bible - An Indecent/Violent Book?
Ken-Jin Lim How many “police” we need to keep our society in order?
Kersani In Office But Not In Power
KTemoc Wanita MCA: "No, no, no to Suzie Wongs"
Lim Kit Siang Collective resignation of Ministers to give Abdullah free hand to end farce of “half-past six” Cabinet
Lim Kit Siang Michael Backman - most wasteful projects in Malaysia
Lim Kit Siang Will Cabinet adopt “RM22,500 fines for selling Milo at RM1.80″ rule to fight corruption?
Linken Lim Report fails Pak Lah over human rights
Linken Lim Malaysia faces key ruling on religious freedom
Lucia Lai Muslim groups brace for Lina Joy decision
MENJ PEMBELA poster on Lina Joy case
Maverick S M Venture Capital drives Muslim ahead?
Mindspring Azman Mokhtar on Proton
Multimid MORE PICS & Video – “Millionaire” Lawyers Disappeared with Client’s AC Money Living Locally-Overseas; Exposed them – ONE Caught in Marang Resort
Nathaniel Tan Anwar’s decision re: KeADILan presidency - brief analysis of considerations
Nathaniel Tan Human Rights Regress and Protective Systems Collapse Under Abdullah Badawi’s Administration in 2006
Noor Yahaya Hamzah Keadilan Manifesto, can I claim credit?
Noor Yahaya Hamzah MTUC calls for RM900 minimum wage and Malaysiakini letters
Nora aka Anon Fm. Miri Peace at last….
Nuraina A Samad I, Consumer
Nuraina A Samad Tuesdays With Bapak (16)
Nurul Izzah The Hornbill, 23rd May 2007
Patrick Teoh Huh? Howzat???
Perdana Global Peace Organisation A front-row seat for this Lebanese tragedy
Pi Bani Yah's Story: Part 2
Ronnie Liu Westports questionable land deal: Chan Kong Choy must explain
S K Thew Between mutual respect and questioning
S K Thew Koh Tsu Koon
Sagaladoola Anti-ISA: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Salvatore_Dali Can The Chinese Markets Correct?
Salvatore_Dali Tom, That's Not The Way Yum-Goong
Shar 101 Blogger in Parliament
Sharina Skin their scrotum off and forcefeed them their balls
Soon Li Tsin CS forum tomorrow!
Sophie Johor a safe haven?
Susan Loone UMNOnisation of PKR?
Syed Imran Al Sagoff "Floating buildings" that are not afloat
Telemachus Lo Selamat Ari Gawai Dayak
Tony Pua Bridging the Malaysian Divide
Tony Yew Tinted Glass and Fancy Bikes
What A Lulu Lulu Didn't Study Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) in Oxford
Wielmaja Three Demotivational Posters for the Day
Xpyre Some of us bloggers are cannibals, we are
Y L Chong Can Anwar Formulate a PKR-DAP-PAS Axis?
Yodaddy An accident much awaited for
Zach Get Rich Quick Scheme
Zach Public Interest or only Making Money?
Zan Azlee Surf’s up!
Zewt You are the reason
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