I have to hand it to PKR and their whole messy politics. In a time when the economy is barely stable, they are too busy finagling and fighting over who hold what post.
There are two perfectly eligible PKR assemblymen for them to choose to be the DCM I but instead of choosing, they decide not to choose at all. So, they have a by-election. Really, this is getting to be so tiresome.
Including this Penanti seat, there will have been six by-elections since the GE. That's ridiculous. Okay, so, three of it in Sarawak, Perak and KT are unavoidable since the reps keeled over and died but what about the other three?
First there's Permatang Pauh. There's a by-election because Anwar wants to go back to parliament.
Then there's Bukit Selambau. A by-election over some scandal regarding the rep.
Now, in Penanti, another by-election over corruption scandal regarding the rep.
Which means, three of the by-elections are caused by PKR and their shenanigans. Seriously, PKR really need to get it together. Can't they have chosen the right candidates in the first place instead of this?
What we really don't need now is a by-election but more concrete plans to keep the economy afloat and help people who have lost their jobs. So far, the focus seemed to be more on politics than the economy both on the BN and the PR side.
It is just too much. Enough is enough already. People are losing jobs and the poor are getting poorer and these politicians are too busy fighting over this seat or that seat just so they can get on the gravy train.
It is blardy obvious. They don't care about the economy or the people. They only care about their own pockets and for power.
Nothing but a bunch of good-for-nothing power crazy idiots.
16.4.09
9.4.09
Since when Anwar Ibrahim became the Penang CM?
The very controversial DCM I Fairus has officially resigned on April 8. So, the Chief Minister felt obliged to issue this press statement:
Anyone with any sense at all will take it to mean that it is the prerogative of the Penang chief Minister to decide on the appointment of the new DCM I. Right?
Right.
Besides, the CM has been given the power by the exco to decide on who becomes the new DCM I.
So, this means, the CM has the power and the right to decide on who becomes the new DCM I.
Which leads me to this puzzling bit of news:
Sure, this is a PR state government and the DCM I is the PKR's post. But we are talking about the state government here, not some PKR party post. If it is a PKR party post, the CM has no right to intervene.
But this is a state government post and who is Anwar in the Penang state government for him to decide on the DCM I post?
This goes to show that there is obviously some sense of disunity within the PR coalition. Obviously, the DAP fellas (as in the Penang CM) steer themselves clear away from PKR and let PKR deal with their own problems. And obviously, PKR has kept a distance from DAP too.
And not only that, why did the CM's prerogative to appoint his DCM I became a PKR leader's prerogative?
As far as I know, Anwar is not the Penang CM. He is not part of the Penang state government. In fact, he has no say whatsoever in how the Penang state government was run. And yet, he was suddenly given the power to decide on who will become the second top guy in the state government and not only that, he was also the one to make the announcement too.
So, why did the exco give the CM power to decide on the DCM I's post when obviously he has no such power to do so? Why not from the start just say it is all up to Anwar and be done with it instead of issuing that kind of press statement to say it is the CM's prerogative when clearly it is not?
Whatever it is, it is obvious that the CM chose to do this to distance himself from whatever decision that PKR makes, which goes to show that PR still has a lot to work on before they could all work together smoothly.
Press Statement by Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng in Georgetown, Penang on 8 April 2009If you notice, it is written that "This appointment is the prerogative of the Penang Chief Minister who will consult with all relevant parties."
The Penang State Exco has decided to let Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng decide on the position of Deputy Chief Minister I. This appointment is the prerogative of the Penang Chief Minister who will consult with all relevant parties.
The Penang Chief Minister will held a Press Conference at 11.30am tomorrow on this matter. YB Mohammad Fairus resignation as Deputy Chief Minister I takes effect immediately today and is no longer on Exco member. However YB Mohammad Fairus still retains all privileges as Penang PR ADUN.
Lim Guan Eng
Anyone with any sense at all will take it to mean that it is the prerogative of the Penang chief Minister to decide on the appointment of the new DCM I. Right?
Right.
Besides, the CM has been given the power by the exco to decide on who becomes the new DCM I.
So, this means, the CM has the power and the right to decide on who becomes the new DCM I.
Which leads me to this puzzling bit of news:
GEORGE TOWN: PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will nominate a candidate from the party for the post of Penang Deputy Chief Minister (I) within a week, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said.Let me get this straight. The CM decides to push aside his responsibility and let Anwar decide on who to be the next DCM I. Does this mean that the CM has no power at all to decide who he wants to appoint as the DCM I?
He said although it was his prerogative to appoint the candidate to replace Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin, he would wait for Anwar to name the party’s nominee.
“Since the post belongs to a Malay PKR state assemblyman, it is only right for PKR to identify the candidate.
[Staronline]
Sure, this is a PR state government and the DCM I is the PKR's post. But we are talking about the state government here, not some PKR party post. If it is a PKR party post, the CM has no right to intervene.
But this is a state government post and who is Anwar in the Penang state government for him to decide on the DCM I post?
This goes to show that there is obviously some sense of disunity within the PR coalition. Obviously, the DAP fellas (as in the Penang CM) steer themselves clear away from PKR and let PKR deal with their own problems. And obviously, PKR has kept a distance from DAP too.
And not only that, why did the CM's prerogative to appoint his DCM I became a PKR leader's prerogative?
As far as I know, Anwar is not the Penang CM. He is not part of the Penang state government. In fact, he has no say whatsoever in how the Penang state government was run. And yet, he was suddenly given the power to decide on who will become the second top guy in the state government and not only that, he was also the one to make the announcement too.
So, why did the exco give the CM power to decide on the DCM I's post when obviously he has no such power to do so? Why not from the start just say it is all up to Anwar and be done with it instead of issuing that kind of press statement to say it is the CM's prerogative when clearly it is not?
Whatever it is, it is obvious that the CM chose to do this to distance himself from whatever decision that PKR makes, which goes to show that PR still has a lot to work on before they could all work together smoothly.
7.4.09
Why a tiger park is such a BAD IDEA
Okay, so the CM is a CAT man through and through but a tiger park?
He is really going overboard with his catty harebrained schemes. Enough already. And his reasons for proposing a tiger park?
1. Eco-tourism
2. to provide a sanctuary for tigers
Okay. Lets look at number one. Eco-tourism. Nobody in their right mind will book a holiday to Penang just because we have a tiger park. It will not draw tourists in in droves. Please be realistic. There are so many tiger parks / zoos in this world, what makes him think tourists will come to Penang just to look at tigers?
Ridiculous.
Now, let's look at number two.
Dear, dear CM. Please don't be such a child. The only place that tigers belonged are the forests. Not some park where they are ogled at. If you really care so much for tigers, then do something concrete. Like joining with WWF's fight for stricter conservation laws to protect tigers and all endangered animals in their NATURAL HABITAT.
Fight for keeping of tigers to be outlawed.
Fight for laws and enforcement that will stop illegal trade of tigers and tiger parts.
Fight against tigers being exploited in many ways at parks, theme parks, etc just so the owners can make a fast buck.
Fight for tigers' natural habitat to be preserved and conserved.
Fight for tigers to continue to live on in the wild and for our dwindling tiger in the wild population to be doubled.
Placing tigers in a park IS NOT saving the tigers but showing a stamp of approval that it is the right move for people to buy tiger cubs for entertainment and for humans to ogle at behind enclosures.
Placing tigers in a park IS THE SAME AS CAGING THEM. No matter how big an enclosure they are placed, they are still caged and locked up. They are NOT FREE.
Tigers belonged in the wild. PERIOD.
And all his talk of getting some private companies to fund and handle the project, please use your brain and think ahead.
What happens if the company suddenly goes belly-up and could not afford to maintain the tigers? Then what? Let the tigers starve? Sell off the tigers?
Mind you, feeding a single tiger costs RM30,000 a year. And that does not include veterinarian costs and park maintenance costs.
So, this tiger park idea is probably the most harebrained idea our CM has thought up.
Want to save the tigers? Go symbolically adopt one at WWF lar. Much better than placing them in some enclosure of a park.
He is really going overboard with his catty harebrained schemes. Enough already. And his reasons for proposing a tiger park?
1. Eco-tourism
2. to provide a sanctuary for tigers
Okay. Lets look at number one. Eco-tourism. Nobody in their right mind will book a holiday to Penang just because we have a tiger park. It will not draw tourists in in droves. Please be realistic. There are so many tiger parks / zoos in this world, what makes him think tourists will come to Penang just to look at tigers?
Ridiculous.
Now, let's look at number two.
Dear, dear CM. Please don't be such a child. The only place that tigers belonged are the forests. Not some park where they are ogled at. If you really care so much for tigers, then do something concrete. Like joining with WWF's fight for stricter conservation laws to protect tigers and all endangered animals in their NATURAL HABITAT.
Fight for keeping of tigers to be outlawed.
Fight for laws and enforcement that will stop illegal trade of tigers and tiger parts.
Fight against tigers being exploited in many ways at parks, theme parks, etc just so the owners can make a fast buck.
Fight for tigers' natural habitat to be preserved and conserved.
Fight for tigers to continue to live on in the wild and for our dwindling tiger in the wild population to be doubled.
Placing tigers in a park IS NOT saving the tigers but showing a stamp of approval that it is the right move for people to buy tiger cubs for entertainment and for humans to ogle at behind enclosures.
Placing tigers in a park IS THE SAME AS CAGING THEM. No matter how big an enclosure they are placed, they are still caged and locked up. They are NOT FREE.
Tigers belonged in the wild. PERIOD.
And all his talk of getting some private companies to fund and handle the project, please use your brain and think ahead.
What happens if the company suddenly goes belly-up and could not afford to maintain the tigers? Then what? Let the tigers starve? Sell off the tigers?
Mind you, feeding a single tiger costs RM30,000 a year. And that does not include veterinarian costs and park maintenance costs.
So, this tiger park idea is probably the most harebrained idea our CM has thought up.
Want to save the tigers? Go symbolically adopt one at WWF lar. Much better than placing them in some enclosure of a park.
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