'If he is not sure of the facts, he should at least keep quiet. He could not simply make a statement and later apologise for the mistake.'

On PM wants to know: Did Scomi get gov't contracts?

Peter: Not too long ago, an England team manager, Glenn Hoddle, made a silly statement that disabled people are paying for sins in a former life. This statement infuriated a section of people in England. As a result, he resigned from his post as England manager after apologising publicly for his blunder.

Now, we have our very own prime minister who made an even more serious statement regarding his son's dealings with the government. Being a prime minister, one cannot simply make statement as and when he wishes. Any words coming out from his mouth will affect the country. For example, the statement can propel the stock market sky-high or into a nose-dive. Similarly, it too can cause chaos or peace in the country. If he is not sure of the facts, he should at least keep quiet. He could not simply make a statement and later apologise for the mistake.

As such, if Pak Lah has found that he had presented the wrong facts to the public, he should not only apologise, he should also resign honourably in keeping to his ideals of first-class mentality.

VoVi: Since Pak Lah is the PM, paid by rakyat with salary and other perks; he has to be responsible for government's decision on:

1. Petrol price hike

2. ECM Libra Avenue merger

3. Sugar shortage

What is he talking about being nice? Wake up, Pak Lah! You are the PM and you're the one who is responsible.

On Old friends now shunning me: Mahathir

Fed-Up: It is expected all your old friends are shunning you. Look at the way you present yourself lately. You seem to assume you are the only one who can run this country. The government's reaction to you is similar to what you have meted out during your term as PM . You must be happy that they don't treat you like you treat Anwar, Sukma, Nalla, etc. Enough is enough. Touch your heart and search your soul.

On Mahathir: What has Khairy done?

Sadirah K: Here is a young man with a good mind making a fool of himself and his Oxford credentials. I have heard him speak some two years ago and have both met him and spoken to him. He then came through as a fresh wind and I thought here is an opportunity for change.

Alas, I am disappointed because he has to play the racial cards. You do not need intelligence to do what he is doing. Only bankrupt politicians need to wield keris to gain popularity. Intelligent politicians should think through ideas and speak to Malaysians in a rational manner on the issues of the day. We need a new level of thinking to deal with the challenges facing us. The race card is not the way for this lowers everything to a non-thinking, irrational level unbecoming of graduates who take pride in show their Oxford credentials.

Apologise and move on - if this is difficult for you, then what does this say of the man? Everybody makes mistake but if you want to hide behind your race, religion and self-respect, and thus not apologise, then you are demeaning all three and revealing your self-righteousness.

IL: I am not a fan of Gerakan but I have these to say about Umno Youth. Umno Youth is made up of wolves in the form of humans who are hypocrites, racists, stubborn, greedy, selfish, foolish, etc. They lack the human values to appreciate the deeds of others. Looking back at the chaos and unrest they have created in the past, they are undoubtedly a threat to our society. Their existence is none other than to feed their sinful greed and ugly desire.

On Police slash traffic fines by up to 70%

PTTan: With the 'strange' reduction in traffic fines and 50% on-going discount, maybe all will start to pay up, including the VIPs, especially the big VIPs. Maybe the police should also impose a 10% interest on unpaid fines.

On Kit Siang attacked over 'quit Pak Lah' article

NWK: Mr Lim Kit Siang is very wrong in using opinion from person residing outside of Malaysia to attack our prime minister, Pak Lah. As a senior opposition leader, he should be responsible and constructive in his criticism.At this point of time, we as citizen of Malaysia must unite and give our fullest support to Pak Lah so that he can proceed with reforms successfully.

On Show proof, Koh tells Khairy

MO8: The call by Umno Penang to rotate the CM's post is a ploy to eventually take over the state. It has happened in Sabah; and it could also happen in Penang. For obvious reasons, the PM had shot down this plan. Now, having the plan cast aside, Umno has raised the issue that some Malay areas are not developed or neglected. The CM had given reasons why some of these areas are not developed. Some Malays want to retain their kampong lifestyle; and do not like development to encroach into their calm, quiet, crime-free area.

Look at Kampong Baru in KL. The area is not developed. Why can't Umno ask for the Kuala Lumpur Mayor to step down? Why can't Umno chide City Hall for not developing Kampong Baru? Here again, the people want their style of living undisturbed. So, what should you do? Demolish their houses by with bulldozers? Surely, the mayor or City Hall will not touch the area!