Umnos TV gag order ignores real issue

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Instead of addressing the issue head on, the DPM has proposed a TV gag order so that these politicians can continue their racial demagoguery behind closed doors.

On Cabinet pulls plug on Umno live telecast

Himmler 2006: Instead of heeding the PM's advice to tone down the rhetoric and racial vilification, the 'Hitlerite' antics of some Umno politicians have been laid open for the world to see thanks to the live telecast of the proceedings of the Umno general assembly.

Now, instead of addressing the issue head on, the DPM has proposed a TV gag order so that these politicians can continue their racial demagoguery behind closed doors. Given that Umno leaders can utter seditious comments at a public forum without fear of prosecution, we can already guess what goes on in closed-door meetings. Heil Umno!

On S'gor exco caught operating illegal restaurant

Adha: This is not about what could be done after this but it is all about having a legitimate document to prove legality of the premises, be it a residence or restaurant. It has now become a trend among the elite few to "do first, approval later" thing.

These MIC swindlers should be ashamed of themselves and should find the nearest pond and jump into it. And they have the cheek to say that they are fighting for the Indian community for a better life. And let's hear from the state government its reasoning on this. And the outcome will be? Anybody could guess, I reckon.

In contrast, the people witnessed what happened to the many poor families whose homes were demolished by the local authorities in Ampang recently. Could the authorities do the same to the elected state representatives who are operating restaurants without licences and building houses without prior approvals?

On 'Malaysia bodoh' writer defends himself

AW: "What do we care? Obviously, this person doesn't know Malaysia. He is an outsider and he can say what he likes. I don't really care about what others say as long as it is not a Malaysian saying it." So said Rafidah.

I am a Malaysian, and I agree with Michael Backman. People might say that we need the symbolic acts to believe in ourselves, but after almost 40 years of independence, do we really need such expensive effigies of self-confidence?

An Aussie friend said "Isn't that racism", when I informed him about the quota system for bumiputeras and the advantages that they have, and I could not justifiably defend it, although I am proud to be Malaysian.

On Streamyx way to bankruptcy

Siew Yee: I couldn't help but empathise with readers who have written in to pour their sorrows on what they have gone through with TMNet. I, too, had my share of problems when my father decided it was time to have us up and running on broadband. Despite numerous rounds and promises, each time he visited the Streamyx office, he was told a different story on why our particular house in the housing area was not supported.

Even after informing them that all of our neighours already had broadband up and running, he was sent on a wild goose chase. First, it was because the copper lines were too old. (How is it that it's too old for our particular house and not too old for our neighbours still baffled us to this day!). Then, it was because we were too far away from the exchange station. Finally, one of the support staff agreed that it could be set up for our house.

Even that took days and weeks with numerous calls and visits to the Streamyx office. When it was finally up and running, like one of the readers here , our connection would automatically fail us come 7pm. Every single day. Without fail. Now, if only the uptime for this service was this consistent. Connection would be particularly bad too during thunderstorms and rainy seasons. It amuses me to no end that Taipei could be having typhoon warnings and I'd still be happily chatting with a close friend of mine stationed there.

We continued to badger Streamyx for an explanation but each time these technicians visit our home, it would be the same excuse - 'modem problem' or 'phone line problem'. Finally, almost at our wits' ends, we emailed the CEO of Streamyx, Michael Lai. He took control of the situation and had it rectified for us within a week.

My advice to fellow Streamyx sufferers would be to:

  1. Collect all your information - dates of visits and calls to Streamyx. Docket numbers of reports lodged. Names of officers you spoke to.
  2. Events which took place.
  3. The type of tests which were performed.
  4. The promises that were made.
  5. Finally, drop a note to the CEO with all of the above information. His email address is: [email protected]

It's very unfortunate that Streamyx can afford to spend millions on rebranding as well as on advertisements. If they would only spend a fraction of that on proper training and upgrading of infrastructure. Being the monopolising broadband company, they don't even have to have a huge budget for advertisements. The public, in general are forced to go to them for service since they "support" the majority of cities in Malaysia.

Our broadband is now up and running 24/7, regardless of time or weather of the day!



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