Comments on: Malaysia’s defining moment and the new economic agenda http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/05/malaysias-defining-moment-and-the-new-economic-agenda/ Singapore's #1 Socio-Political Site Fri, 25 May 2012 03:31:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: TheOwl http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/05/malaysias-defining-moment-and-the-new-economic-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-8450 TheOwl Fri, 23 May 2008 05:21:41 +0000 http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=796#comment-8450 The correct name should be Nelson Mandela and not Nelson Mendela. My apology to all for the spelling error. The correct name should be Nelson Mandela and not Nelson Mendela. My apology to all for the spelling error.

]]> By: TheOwl http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/05/malaysias-defining-moment-and-the-new-economic-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-8445 TheOwl Fri, 23 May 2008 04:41:17 +0000 http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=796#comment-8445 For this century, Nelson Mendela is the most trustworthy. He spent 20+ years in jail and forgave his captors when he was elected President of S. Africa. His personality set the tone for the rest of the country, neutralizing deepseated hatred between the 'blacks' and 'white men'. And more importantly, he did not stay on longer than the despots in this part of our world, including sheep city. I sincerely hope Anwar Ibrahim will take inspiration from such a great man and fulfill his vision for Malaysia. For this century, Nelson Mendela is the most trustworthy. He spent 20+ years in jail and forgave his captors when he was elected President of S. Africa. His personality set the tone for the rest of the country, neutralizing deepseated hatred between the ‘blacks’ and ‘white men’. And more importantly, he did not stay on longer than the despots in this part of our world, including sheep city. I sincerely hope Anwar Ibrahim will take inspiration from such a great man and fulfill his vision for Malaysia.

]]> By: T http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/05/malaysias-defining-moment-and-the-new-economic-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-8438 T Fri, 23 May 2008 03:25:15 +0000 http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=796#comment-8438 Abe Lincoln? Chou En Lai? Winston Churchill Margaret Thatcher? Kevin Rudd? Helen Clarke? David Marshall? Not maybe.... Abe Lincoln?
Chou En Lai?
Winston Churchill
Margaret Thatcher?
Kevin Rudd?
Helen Clarke?
David Marshall?

Not maybe….

]]> By: Ignorant Bean http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/05/malaysias-defining-moment-and-the-new-economic-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-8423 Ignorant Bean Fri, 23 May 2008 00:15:15 +0000 http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=796#comment-8423 Which politician can really be trusted? I haven't not heard or seen anyone. Maybe I am living like a frog in the well. If any of you have proofs to show that one particular politician can be trusted, please share your knowledge with us. Which politician can really be trusted? I haven’t not heard or seen anyone.
Maybe I am living like a frog in the well. If any of you have proofs to show
that one particular politician can be trusted, please share your knowledge
with us.

]]> By: Paul http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/05/malaysias-defining-moment-and-the-new-economic-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-8359 Paul Thu, 22 May 2008 04:01:44 +0000 http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=796#comment-8359 It is difficult to trust Anwar. For example, he quotes out of date statistics on the Gini coefficient which can easily be refuted... See http://www.economist.com/world/asia/PrinterFriendly.cfm?story_id=9616888 or http://www.dollarsandsense.org/archives/2007/1107miller.html It is difficult to trust Anwar.

For example, he quotes out of date statistics on the Gini coefficient which can easily be refuted…

See http://www.economist.com/world/asia/PrinterFriendly.cfm?story_id=9616888

or

http://www.dollarsandsense.org/archives/2007/1107miller.html

]]> By: T http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/05/malaysias-defining-moment-and-the-new-economic-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-8344 T Thu, 22 May 2008 01:19:55 +0000 http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=796#comment-8344 Silver, maybe you want to reconsider the lavish praise. This man started his political career with ABIM on Islamic credentials. He was brought in and brought up by Mahathir to out-Muslim the PAS. He was party to all that was wrong with the Mahathir administration - education, NEP, cronyism (he has his cohorts of hangers-on as well). He sings different tunes to different audiences. You can never be sure where he stands - where he stands depends on where he sits. Can a leopard change its spots? Now he is spouting Shakespeares and being dramatic. /// Having suffered the slings and arrows of an outrageous regime that had become very cozy with the culture of corruption... /// The culture of corruption in Malaysian has been a long time in the making - and Anwar was in the thick of it. /// If I may conclude with an apology to Shakespeare: Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by the sun of Pakatan’s New Economic Agenda. /// The devil is in the details and the implementation. There is nothing wrong with the NEP as promugated by its formulators. It was hijacked to benefit the select and elite UMNOputras. What makes you think that another bunch of elites under Anwar would not corrupt the NEA for their own enrichment? Now that King Lear (Mahathir) has red-carded himself and scored an own goal and raving outside UMNO and trying to force the resignation of the current king (Badawi), this would-be King is quoting Shakespeares and much ado-ing about nothing. Would a Rafflesia (that foul smelling flower) by any other name stink as much? No, Sivler, I would rather Anwar remain a Malaysian. If he managed to neutralise Mahathir, it would be good for Singapore. If he works well with Badawi, it will also be good for Singapore. And if he finally becomes PM, it will also be good for Singapore as he claims he has no ill-will and pathological animosity towards Singapore, unlike Mahathir. Silver, maybe you want to reconsider the lavish praise. This man started his political career with ABIM on Islamic credentials. He was brought in and brought up by Mahathir to out-Muslim the PAS. He was party to all that was wrong with the Mahathir administration – education, NEP, cronyism (he has his cohorts of hangers-on as well). He sings different tunes to different audiences. You can never be sure where he stands – where he stands depends on where he sits. Can a leopard change its spots?

Now he is spouting Shakespeares and being dramatic. /// Having suffered the slings and arrows of an outrageous regime that had become very cozy with the culture of corruption… /// The culture of corruption in Malaysian has been a long time in the making – and Anwar was in the thick of it.

/// If I may conclude with an apology to Shakespeare: Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by the sun of Pakatan’s New Economic Agenda. /// The devil is in the details and the implementation. There is nothing wrong with the NEP as promugated by its formulators. It was hijacked to benefit the select and elite UMNOputras. What makes you think that another bunch of elites under Anwar would not corrupt the NEA for their own enrichment?

Now that King Lear (Mahathir) has red-carded himself and scored an own goal and raving outside UMNO and trying to force the resignation of the current king (Badawi), this would-be King is quoting Shakespeares and much ado-ing about nothing. Would a Rafflesia (that foul smelling flower) by any other name stink as much?

No, Sivler, I would rather Anwar remain a Malaysian. If he managed to neutralise Mahathir, it would be good for Singapore. If he works well with Badawi, it will also be good for Singapore. And if he finally becomes PM, it will also be good for Singapore as he claims he has no ill-will and pathological animosity towards Singapore, unlike Mahathir.

]]> By: Gerald http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/05/malaysias-defining-moment-and-the-new-economic-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-8300 Gerald Wed, 21 May 2008 13:28:41 +0000 http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=796#comment-8300 <i>"We do not intend to do away with the affirmative action principles outlined in the NEP, but we will apply them across the board making them available for all races on a needs basis."</i> An astute politician indeed! He took a big gamble with the Malay ground by advocating an end to the NEP, but he's turned the tables on his detractors with this statement. Who wouldn't be pleased to support that? (Besides those corrupt UMNO sycophants.) “We do not intend to do away with the affirmative action principles outlined in the NEP, but we will apply them across the board making them available for all races on a needs basis.”

An astute politician indeed! He took a big gamble with the Malay ground by advocating an end to the NEP, but he’s turned the tables on his detractors with this statement. Who wouldn’t be pleased to support that? (Besides those corrupt UMNO sycophants.)

]]> By: TheOwl http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/05/malaysias-defining-moment-and-the-new-economic-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-8270 TheOwl Wed, 21 May 2008 06:39:31 +0000 http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=796#comment-8270 Anwar is definitely the man of the moment in Malaysia. After what he went through, one cannot help but admire his self belief and mental strength in making a comeback that "rocked" the ruling party. I agree that Singapore needs Anwar type of leadership but only to serve in the alternative party. However, I have my doubts to the degree of success especially with the political scenario in sheep city. The overwhelming disadvantages to political opponents are in place and have been thoroughly discussed by netizens. Only the courage of ordinary Singaporeans doing the right thing come 2011 will overcome the odds. Nevertheless, I hope Anwar will have the chance to fulfill his vision and I wish him the best. Anwar is definitely the man of the moment in Malaysia. After what he went through, one cannot help but admire his self belief and mental strength in making a comeback that “rocked” the ruling party. I agree that Singapore needs Anwar type of leadership but only to serve in the alternative party. However, I have my doubts to the degree of success especially with the political scenario in sheep city. The overwhelming disadvantages to political opponents are in place and have been thoroughly discussed by netizens. Only the courage of ordinary Singaporeans doing the right thing come 2011 will overcome the odds. Nevertheless, I hope Anwar will have the chance to fulfill his vision and I wish him the best.

]]> By: Silver http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/05/malaysias-defining-moment-and-the-new-economic-agenda/comment-page-1/#comment-8268 Silver Wed, 21 May 2008 05:37:04 +0000 http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=796#comment-8268 Anwar Ibrahim is one of the most inspiring politicians not only in Asia but also in the World. His biography can certainly be titled - The Rise And Fall And Rise of Anwar Ibrahim. Not only does he have amazing oratorial skills, he also has brains. This is proved by the fact that he was DPM and Finance Minister. While those who abused him scramble and grasp at straws and sinking ships (Abdullah Badawi, Mahathir), Anwar is on the rise. Singapore BADLY needs an Anwar. But with our opposition politicians giving the PAP a passing grade and even voting for them (*SHOCKING*) and chasing PAP ministers in markets with loudhailers (*atrocious*), Singaporeans really have no one to look to for alternatives. If only Anwar was a Singaporean. Anwar Ibrahim is one of the most inspiring politicians not only in Asia but also in the World. His biography can certainly be titled – The Rise And Fall And Rise of Anwar Ibrahim.

Not only does he have amazing oratorial skills, he also has brains. This is proved by the fact that he was DPM and Finance Minister. While those who abused him scramble and grasp at straws and sinking ships (Abdullah Badawi, Mahathir), Anwar is on the rise.

Singapore BADLY needs an Anwar. But with our opposition politicians giving the PAP a passing grade and even voting for them (*SHOCKING*) and chasing PAP ministers in markets with loudhailers (*atrocious*), Singaporeans really have no one to look to for alternatives.

If only Anwar was a Singaporean.

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