How should we judge a government?

In Malaysia, if you don't watch television or read newspapers, you are uninformed; but if you do, you are misinformed!

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience - Mark Twain

Why we should be against censorship in a court of law: Publicity is the very soul of justice … it keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial. - Jeremy Bentham

"Our government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no
responsibility at the other. " - Ronald Reagan

Government fed by the people

Government fed by the people

Career options

Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?

When there's too much dirt...

When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.

Prevent bullying now!

Prevent bullying now!
If you're not going to speak up, how is the world supposed to know you exist? “Orang boleh pandai setinggi langit, tapi selama ia tidak menulis, ia akan hilang di dalam masyarakat dan dari sejarah.” - Ananta Prameodya Toer (Your intellect may soar to the sky but if you do not write, you will be lost from society and to history.)

Friday, October 30, 2009

People friendly Budget proposals...

but not to those who live within small budgets, stretching their pay or pension, worrying over an unexpected or unprepared outlay.

Offhand, I can think of the so-called preventive (or punitive?) measure of introducing service charge of Rm50 (for principal cardholder) and Rm25 (for subsidiary cardholder)which would add revenue to the government but outlay to the cardholders. A more appropriate way should exempt the first and only card, making additional ones a luxury.

The proposal to have vehicles over 15 years old to have compulsory vehicle inspection by Puspakom should be greatly resisted. Most people can understand the rationale behind it, but past experience had shown the unreliability of Puspakom in preventing corruption, making it a routine Rm200-250 payment for hassle-free inspection of commercial vehicles which is required every half year. Just imagine the goldmine to Puspakom and its under the counter dealers if this was extended to all vehicles over 15 years! And who are those who had to put up with old vehicles but those who are not well off, as explained by a writer to Malaysiakini.

In Britain, many local repairers are allowed to issue MoT certificates required for vehicles more than 3 years old (if not mistaken) and the system works well because of the trust placed in reputable repairers and the genuine need for replacement or repairs of certain parts vital for proper road use. No monopoly of one.

Most people would agree that major accidents were due to badly maintained commercial vehicles (which escaped the inspection of Puspakom) and drivers who were reckless (those who escaped the test of driving testers) and speed maniacs (poor enforcement)and even those who had too much of alcoholic drinks or drugs or just simply those who did not have sufficient sleep. Education plays an important part as logically, who would wish injuries or even death on oneself by deliberately not maintaining a vehicle?



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