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It didnt happen unless the govt says so
Published:  Aug 3, 2006 6:11 PM
Updated: Jan 29, 2008 10:21 AM

So Mahathir did not criticise Pak Lah's family because the government did not give the nod. Hence, according to the mainstream media, it did not really happen. Credible?

On Dr M takes on Pak Lah's family, friends

HL Too: I was ROTFL (rolling on the floor laughing) after reading Zainuddin's claim that the mainstream media had gained credibility "because of laws making them responsible for what they published". Zaninuddin should change his profession to become a comedian. He would be an instant hit.

The so-called mainstream media would not dare publish anything that is not endorsed by the government. The truth is only true when the government gives the nod. Hence, most of the demonstrations against the price hikes reported by malaysiakini did not happen as far as the mainstream media is concerned. Heck, even the worst Tsunami in living memory; a natural disaster that cost more than a quarter of a million lives and even altered the landscape of several areas in about three countries were "ignored" in real time by our so-called credible mainstream media while CNN and BBC were televising news about this great tragedy with constant updates or "breaking news" the whole day long.

Meanwhile, our very credible Malaysian TV were giving us sexy dancing by Bollywood actresses. What were they waiting for? Obviously, they were waiting for the "nod" from the Malaysian government. Until the government says it happened, it did not happen. So Mahathir did not criticise Pak Lah's family because the government did not give the nod. Hence it did not really happen. Credible? Zainuddin cannot be more funny even if he tried.

MM: As far as I can see, Dr M's criticisms against the present government are examples of "the pot calling the cattle black".

I think the nation has given Dr M too much space, respect and attention and it is high time we should confine him to history. How else to treat the man who calls us "a half-past-six" nation after 22 years of his iron-fisted rule? Isn't it a plain insult to the nation and its people?

Peter Ooi: Despite so many negative comments on Tun Dr Mahathir, I still do respect him in one aspect. During his tenure as prime minister he never allowed his children to be have any business dealing with the government. I remember reading Dr Hasmah lamenting over the lost opportunities the children had in dealing with the government. The reason given was that Tun Dr Mahathir simply forbade the children having contracts with the government.

Many of you may think that Tun is corrupted. But I beg to differ. His mega-projects are really beneficial to Malaysians at large. It is only those whom he trusted failed him. Had those projects come to fruition, he would be immortalised as our hero beyond comparison.

Lee: Tun, keep up with your expose of the current administration on their wrongdoing.

On Police file report against Malaysiakini

Ah Chong: Again, Pak Lah, you're going after the wrong culprit. You're barking up the wrong tree. It's not the rakyat, it's your ex-boss. He is the one slandering you and calling you names and you're punching the rakyat in return? This is truly disappointing.

If anyone is destabilising the country and chasing the foreigners away, it's the fighting between the two leaders, not the rakyat.

On Internet blitz - 'out Mahathiring Mahathir'

Truly Malaysian: So you think by having a ban on Internet access will prevent the society from so-called seditious print. People, which century are we living on? The more transparent you are, the better it gets.

What does anyone has to fear? Do you seriously think the young generation bothers about all these reports. Give credit to the younger generation in Malaysia, we are no more susceptible to the present scenario than our forefather were.

Malaysian politics definitely needs an uplift in it method and approach. Dear Mr Mahathir, what is your view on this?

On Pak Lah should put down Dr M's insurgence

Ibu Hakeem: Kim said: "Abdullah has already wasted much time in failing to deal Mahathir properly, causing the leadership to drift and the country to suffer much opportunity cost. Can he finally find the courage and the wisdom to do the right thing by putting Mahathir in his proper place swiftly, thus sparing the nation further nonsense from the former autocrat?"

Certainly this country should try to be more free. If you recall Mahathir took Abdullah back into Umno despite Abdullah taking sides with Mahathir's opponents in 1987 and then even made Abdullah deputy prime minister.

But if Abdullah has to 'deal with Mahathir properly', so be it. And do it properly. Abdullah has 'declassified' documents about the bridge in Johor that were already public knowledge. Is this doing it 'properly'? And he will not be declassifying any classified documents.

Now Abdullah wants to stifle the Internet - which Mahathir brought into being and safeguarded - just because Abdullah cannot take the heat anymore.

Yes, Abdullah needs the courage and wisdom to do the right thing and put Mahathir in his proper place. The easiest way to do this is by telling the truth. This is the proper way. Now the question is when will Abdullah do this?

On Proton report: Tengku Mahaleel surprised by leak

MS Abdullah: Instead of trying to rebut or clear himself of the various instances of misdeeds which can only tantamount to mismanagement as pointed out in the Pricewaterhouse Cooper's report, Mahaleel has the cheek to question Proton why the report was leaked to the media. How does he know that the report is confidential? In any case, if the special audit was commissioned by Proton, then it is Proton's prerogative to do what it likes with the report. An ex-CEO has no say whatsoever.

He also made an issue that the report did not go further back than 1996. Is he aware of any acts of mismanagement that happened before the change in ownership of Proton's holding company which occurred around the end of 1995 which he particularly like to bring out for the information of the public? He should quickly do so. Otherwise, he might as well start going through his private records to ensure that all the actions he had taken were with the proper authority of the board of directors.

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