The transport minister should have a second look at the project and try to bring some kind of financial accountability from those responsible for the project, a reader says.
On Chan rules out fraud in PKFZ project
Concerned Non-Economist: The minister concerned is mistaken. I agree with him that there is nothing wrong and no fraud in PKFZ from the stand point of legality. The project is an approved project by the cabinet and therefore all its legal framework is covered. But the only question that has to be answered is: 'Was is conducted fairly?'
What has happened under the minister's watch is large-scale theft of state funds and he is now trying to make it legal by giving his support. I hope that the minister will have a second look at the project and try to bring some kind of financial accountability from those responsible for the project.
As we mark the 50th year of our independence nothing will attract thousands of Malaysians like me to rally around the flag and fly it with pride but accountability.
On PM: Yes we ARE an Islamic state
A Political: Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has declared that Malaysia is, after all, an Islamic state. To the best of my knowledge, Muslim Malaysians have always been subject to syariah law. A Muslim caught drinking alcohol or committing close proximity or khalwat can be hauled before the syariah court to be tried and sentenced
We all know that corruption is rampant in Malaysia. It's been alleged that some members of Umno are guilty of taking bribes. Can someone please enlighten me as to how the Syariah courts deal with Muslims that are accused of corruption? Has the Al Quran specified what the penalty is for graft?
I look forward to hearing from Muslim scholars.
On What would Jesus have done?
PH Goh: In the case of the suspension, Jesus would have just said 'I love you'. No suspension, no sermon and no punishment.
On Makkal Osai: Christians do not support ban
Mahdar Tahir: The issue here does not only concern Christians. Christians have to realise that Prophet Jesus (Isa, peace and blessings of God be upon him) is also a great prophet in Islam. As such, any degradation of him is sensitive to the Muslims as well.
Again, the practice of freedom of expression has reared its ugly head. We have to realise that such freedom comes with great responsibility. In particular, those who are working in the mass media industry must be responsible with their publications and be accountable for their mistakes.
While there has been an uproar over the one-month ban of Makkal Osai, I believe that if the government did not take such action, there will be those who point out to the double standard. We must remember that another publication was banned for publishing a degrading 'photo' of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him0.
On M'sia parties for its 50th Merdeka
Wrong Colour: I was deliberating whether to go to work or stay home and watch TV on August 31. That morning, my son asked me to drive him to Dataran Merdeka having no idea how far Johor Baru is from Dataran Merdeka. I thought for a moment and then asked him in all his eight years of wisdom, 'What is there to celebrate?'
He was lost, obviously, and I asked myself the same question. I decided there was nothing to celebrate and drove across the Causeway to get to work in Singapore. What is there to celebrate? Lawlessness, corruption, Islamisation, inter-racial bigotry, marginalisation, discrimination erosion of justice, bullying?
Sure, there is plenty to celebrate if those are your categories. A wiser decision was to go to work and save some money somewhere. Might just need it for the plane fare if I decide to say goodbye and migrate.
On Malaysia is a circular state
May Ling Tan: Thank you for the above letter. It made me laugh - with bitter resignation.
