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Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:49 PM PDT

To have Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (a man who hated the British like poison) to come out in defense of the English language is really something like a 180° about-turn looking West, linguistically speaking only. One of the very rare times that Dr. Mahathir has put on his thinking cap and saying something sensible. Science is definitely not a subject that our kids should learn using Bahasa Malaysia because many scientific terms cannot be translated and carried by BM.

It may be alright if we say "bas" while the Orang Inggeris say "bus" as the sound of both almost the same. Science students will tell you the same cannot be applied in scientific terminology. Our Malaysian scientists trained in BM Science in future will make a mockery of themselves if they speak at international forum and the other delegates have to crane their ears and still at a loss to know what the speakers are talking about.

From the face of things, to the ordinary eyes, Dr. M's move is just a paradigm shift, but an analysis of events, stories we have been hearing, reading and receiving from grapevines, blogs, kopitiam talks, etc., seem to suggest a shift or a break-up of the so-called 3M Alliance (Mahathir, Muhyiddin and Mukhriz). This linkage between Mahathir and Muhyiddin never occurred before, so the breakup could be due to some mega project(s) and political strategy going drastically sour and irked Dr M.

The answer, my friends, is probably written in the wind, the wind that carried rumors to my distant ears that the change of attitude could possibly have something to do with up and coming, and derailed projects in Johor such as: Double Tracking Rail Project being the final leg of EDTP project in the Peninsular, the Segamat-Tangkak and Central Spine Expressway, mega property projects in Iskandar Region (hidden reason for DPM's recent visit to Singapore), and even perhaps the RM50 billion newly announced Petronas Pengerang project in Johor (Muhyiddin's home state). But what I gather from the various blogs, news articles and news from close friends back home in Malaysia, the most controversial and likely one is the Double Tracking Rail project from Gemas to Johor Bahru as a start-off point and breakup of this 3M Alliance, for the following reasons.

All Malaysians know that the original contract was awarded to MMC (Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary) by Dr Mahathir during his reign as PM. Then Pak Lah cancelled it, and Mahathir started his campaign to kick out Badawi which he did successfully. The in-coming PM Najib was supposed to toe Mahathir's line, but Rosmah wanted it her way (killing Mahathir's favorite song softly "My Way"). Then came RPK's article about making millions by being PM Najib's golfing partner in which it was revealed George Kent's Big Boss, Tan Sri Tan Kay Hock, demanded RM500 million from China CREC, RM200 million for Rosmah and RM300 million for himself.

Even though Puan Sri Tan Swee Bee (Kay Hock's wife) and Cindy (Desmond Lim's wife) had been paying for all Rosmah's overseas trips and extravagant shopping, the revelation by RPK forced Rosmah to temporarily give Tan Sri Tan Tay Hock and company, a wide berth, while friendship and gratitude may remain in tact.

This was when Kay Hock went to Muhyiddin (a Johorean) and Mukhriz (with Mahathir's blessings) to grab the project with another Chinese horse since CREC was tarnished by RPK. This was the start of the 3M Alliance with the main objectives to secure the project, to remove Najib (and say good-bye to Rosmah), to install Muhyiddin as PM and Mukhriz as his Deputy (the dream of Mahathir Dynasty coming true for Dr Mahathir to finally retire!)

However, this idiot Muhyiddin is never liked by the Johor Malays including MB Ghani Othman and Kerishamuddin (for obvious reason Mukhriz going on top of him) including least of all, the Sultan of Johor. You will find that whenever Muhyiddin goes to Johor, it is always balik kampong Pagoh, his constituency and his only base to prop up his tenure and dying popularity in UMNO.

Something must have gone astray in the 3M Alliance, either to do with the projects or politics. We don't know, but we know Dr M is not happy with Muhyiddin and he has no qualm showing his displeasure publicly, wielding his influence within UMNO as usual.

It does seem to the Rakyat that the 3M is more focused on 3P - Power, Politics and Projects, the common denomination of which is Money.

SPEAKER’S CORNER - UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:45 PM PDT

After an absence of 37 years Malaysia's original Speakers Corner will once again be the site of a historic and emotional gathering of many pioneer activists who kept it alive between 1966 and 1974.

Encouraged by the recent govt. initiative to revive this tradition of student activism and public oratorical skills, a small group of veteran activists got together, obtained the authorization of the VC, Tan Sri Dr Gouth Jasnon, and plan to hold a grand Reunion to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Speaker's Corner that will be open to all past and present students of University of Malaya.

The event will be held at the original site (across from the Arts Faculty and near the Library) on 30th November 2011 at 10.00am.

This will be a social gathering of veteran and current activists from near and far away places including Puerto Rico, USA.

We are hoping the media will give this historic event the publicity that it deserves. It is with this in mind that I contact you. We will appreciate it very much if the Star will cover this event before, during and after this gathering.

Be fair to PM’s family

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 10:41 AM PDT

By Rizal Omar via The Malaysian Insider

I have not met Datin Seri Rosmah or her children. Neither do I have any connection with the prime minister's family but I am a regular reader of The Malaysian Insider and other news websites and I think many people have been unfair to her.

People are saying and thinking the worst things about her based on rumours and lies. I also read the report in the West Australian about how her daughter spent A$60,000 (RM192,000) on a shopping spree.

This was proven to be false, just like the accusation that Rosmah bought a ring for RM24 million.

A DAP MP asked a question about the PM's wife having many Birkin bags which cost several hundred ringgit each. First thing is: is this question by the DAP MP based on factual information or rumours.

And if it is factual, why shouldn't the First Lady of Malaysia own some expensive items? Is it a sin to dress well and with class?

There is just too much envy and gossiping in this country and not enough emphasis placed on the good charity work being done by Rosmah.

For example, at the Vienna Boys Choir performance a couple of days ago, the audience was pleasantly surprised when an image of the PM's wife was produced on stage at the end of the show. Even though she is away performing the haj, she delivered a recorded message.

The opposition wants to demonise her and the PM's family as spendthrift and not connected to reality and the rakyat. If that is based on factual information, then they have a right to do so.

But this bringing down of the PM's wife is based on rumours and envy. And still she has carried herself with grace and should be respected for her charity work.

Kredit: www.malaysia-today.net

Sabtu, 5 November 2011

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