Citizen Nades - It’s not know-how but know-who

Because it had been mentioned over the years, the phrase has become a cliche. And also because Umno-led coalition had been in power since 1957, the corruption modus operandi continued and has become even more blatant. There is no fear of display of ostentatious wealth (not commensurate with official incomes) among political leaders and their key supporters. They seem immune to possible investigation by MACC. Recent arrests of top civil servants by the new head of the agency attracted comments like 'for show only, after the court case, they will be set free'; 'why no mention of names? If it involved opposition leaders, there would be maximum publicity in the mainstream media'; and of course, 'why is MO1 still untouchable?'

Anyway, excerpt from Nades' article in The Sun:

'IF the government wants to buy a baggage handling system to replace the current one at KLIA, it will have to go to manufacturers like Beumer, Zafire, Daifuku or Siemens, just to name a few.

Perhaps, a tender notice in the International Herald Tribune or the Financial Times inviting qualified manufacturers.

On a much smaller scale, if it wants to buy stethoscopes or plaster, it invites medical supplies manufacturers.

In the absence of manufacturers, the invitation to tender ought to go to their appointed local representative.

Why is it necessary to call Mr A to get the supplies.

He would then go to the supplier, place his order and then inflate the price and sell it to the government.

This is the Malaysian malaise where political cronies have thrived and lined their pocket much to the loss to the nation.

In almost all developed countries, the open tender system is the foundation of their good governance – Malaysia being the exception.

For several years, it is no secret that the key in winning government contracts is not the know-how but it is the "know-who".'

Rest of the article: 

http://www.thesundaily.my/node/389777

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