Zulkipli, Johari should be 'interdicted'
The intention in that process is that the officer under investigation cannot and does not interfere and influence the investigation and its outcome, and to protect the name of the institution concerned.
On PM: No action against Johari for now
KSN: Perhaps the PM need to be reminded that there is such a thing as 'interdiction' in the General Orders for civil servants under investigation. I do not know if the same rules apply to politicians. If not, it should. The intention in that process is that the officer under investigation cannot and does not interfere and influence the investigation and its outcome, and to protect the name of the institution concerned.
As far as the ACA chief is concerned, there is no doubt that he should be interdicted immediately. It is even more appropriate and relevant in the case of the deputy minister as the police force is under his ministry's jurisdiction. Food for thought, dear PM.
Dhammika: Once an investigation is initiated, Johari should be given leave so that there is no conflict of interest issue. Going on leave does not mean he is guilty. It is of public interest that he goes on leave immediately.
We compare petrol price, toll charges and everything else with other countries. Shouldn't we compare this case with other countries as well. Going on leave won't make him guilty. The law has to prove that he is quilty.
Ramesh: In Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and George W Bush, we have arguably the two most incompetent and clueless heads of government in the world. While America - due to its economic and military might - can to a great extent cover up the shortcomings of its chief executive, we in Malaysia can ill afford to have a leader like Abdullah.
Regarding the corruption index, there is little to separate Abdullah and Mahathir Mohamad. The corruption under Mahathir was less obvious and overt when compared to the situation today where it appears there is some kind of an open season with everyone trying to outdo the other.
And why not? All the perpetrators have to put up with is some inane and meaningless comment from the prime minister and no risk of retribution. And Mahathir did at least give the impression of a man in charge with a genuine desire to do good for his country. Which is more than can be said of his successor.
MC Hammer: I still remember Pak Lah saying when he first took office - no more big 'kenduris', no more biggest 'karipaps', 'roti chanais'. Just read about the biggest 'yee sang'. Why are we wasting public funds for such nonsense which does not make Malaysia more progressive? What a no brainer.
Now we have Zulkipli being accused of corruption. I hope I am still alive when the day comes that politicians who misbehaved or tainted will be fired, drag through Jalan Sultan Ismail for not being good members of the cabinet.
Wonder what's on next week? Another few massage parlour kings being released? It's time for a change. I am disappointed with Pak Lah - the son-in-law of his is starting to sound and look dubious. Is it true that Khairy wants Najib to make him DPM? What happens to Hishammuddin? Is Rafidah still flogging APs? Can I get one? Is Rela still going around terrorising foreigners? When will the government wake up or do more people need to die?
On 'Accept commission's proposal, repeal EO'
Sadirah K: The setting up of the Police Royal Commission was a pure waste of money. The commissioners themselves must feel that they were paid for just a cover-up operation - a public relations feel-good effort. Can the government please let the public know how much was spent in setting up this commission and its report published only to gather dust in the shelves of academic institutions?
For all his talk of accountability, where is the seriousness to deal with the issues raised in the report? These have all been deliberated and recommendations made. But if the government is just fooling the public then it is poor show on the part of the prime minister. Pak Lah, you too must be accountable to the people. More so because you have raised the expectation of people.
On NS programme; Health minister 'inhuman'
CTN: I totally agree with ZMH, Which is more important? Loss of life or a programme to foster racial integration. There is no replacement for loss of life but there is alternate programme to foster racial integration, eg, in schools and other community projects. What happen to the Rakan Muda Project?
On Allow EPF savings to be used to pay off loans
Sllim: I would like to suggest to EPF and Bank Negara to consider allowing us to withdraw EPF to pay our debts (credit card or loan). During the 1998 economy crisis, I lost my job and was unable to secure a job until April 2005. From 1998 to 2005, I was unable to repay my credit card and loan. The bank started to take legal action against me and the late payment and interest charges increased my debt from RM30,000 to RM50,000.
I really hope the prime minister as finance minister should allow EPF and Bank Negara to offer us this method to resolve our debt. I can see this will help a lot of people to reduce their debt burden. Now I have a job and have started my EPF contribution, and it is the best solution to stop the bank from keeping to charge me for interests and late payments.
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