Two statements recently by the Prime Minister were revealing. On the KL floods, he blamed poor development planning for the problem. But, in his own inimitable way, he went on to say: "... but it is a little late to do anything unless we are prepared to spend large sums and also tackle the squatters problem".

Ahh! What logic! It's too much money to spend on a thing like making city residents - capital-city residents, to be more precise - safe from floods and death by electrocution or drowning, as well as other serious damage they bring to property.

Besides, we would have to spend even more money to tackle the squatters problem!

In another recent report, he was quoted as having called for an upgrade to the train service in a poorly-served area of East Malaysia. The reason? The area has potential for tourism, so let's make it easier for the visitors.

Boy, Malaysians who are not getting well-served by public services had better turn their areas into tourist attractions if they want some attention.