Every other Indonesian TV channels, print titles, online news portal, blogs are at it...and it has been a flurry of news and activities, especially in Puri Cikeas where President elect SBY will picked his 2009 to 2014 cabinet ministers for an interview.
What strikes me most is how President elect SBY go about his business in selecting and scrutinize the "would be" ministers. What is interesting is that it does not just stop at the 30 minutes interview, those selected would have to undergo an extensive health check by a team of about 30 specialist doctors topped up with a 500+ Q&A session on the individual's state-of-mind. An appropriate "fit and proper" test for such a demanding job.
Over and above this, those selected to be in the cabinet will have to sign a performance and integrity contract which covers their first 100 days, 1 year and 5 year job performances. It also covers area of morality and corruption. This effectively allows SBY to sack under performing Ministers without hassle from any political pressure or lobbying and intervention. This goes to show how serious SBY is to reform Indonesia and to "MENGABDI untuk rakyak" as promised in his campaign trial. Over the next 5 years, I would see Indonesia surpassed Malaysia in most areas of good governance, corruption index, democracy, upholding of the law, human rights, economy and living standards.
I can't help but try to reflect on how this is being done in Malaysia, which obviously is very much different that lean towards secrecy and total news black-out. The fact there is relatively free speech and press freedom in Indonesia speaks volume for itself as the people are well-informed and knows what they are in for when they decided to vote directly for their head of state. To me, this is a much better deal than what Malaysia has to offer. Having said this, it is in my hope that Malaysian leaders will take note and start reforming and start serving the rakyat.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Here's to wishing all a Happy Deepavali.
May the Lights brings joy, happiness, good health and prosperity to all.
And may the Lights also light up the path for peace on earth, understanding and mutual respect for mankind.
And to those celebrating, enjoy.
May the Lights brings joy, happiness, good health and prosperity to all.
And may the Lights also light up the path for peace on earth, understanding and mutual respect for mankind.
And to those celebrating, enjoy.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
1Malaysia F1 Team
Wow... a 1Malaysia F1 team for 2010 season. What a great idea! (but my jaw dropped)
I am a keen F1 fan and would not miss a live telecast on any given weekend whenever there is one. But the question I have in mind after reading about this 1Malaysia F1 team is "Does Malaysia really need an F1 team?" Besides, what is 1Malaysia anyway?
I wonder what is the budget needed to run the F1 team apart from having a state-of-the-art F1 facilities complete with wind tunnel at Sepang. My estimates is in the hundreds of millions USD. And I kept wondering.....anybody know?
Given that today is the 46th Malaysia Day, what a nice present the current administration has to offer to her people and yet, there are still poverty in the country. I guess only the rich and powerful in Malaysia can dream of having such an idea.
And along with it, I fear for my tax money being flushed down the toilet. Damn it!
On the one hand, I sincerely think that having a F1 circuit in Sepang billed as "The HOTTEST race" is good enough in getting all the "positive" international media coverage. On the other hand, there are also news from Malaysia that manages to get international media attention but all for the wrong reasons.
I still love to watch F1, but I think Malaysia can do away with such luxury of having a F1 team for the time being. Use the money to reduce the suffering of poor and needy instead.
Update Sept 17 - I found the answer in Malaysia Insider here.
I am a keen F1 fan and would not miss a live telecast on any given weekend whenever there is one. But the question I have in mind after reading about this 1Malaysia F1 team is "Does Malaysia really need an F1 team?" Besides, what is 1Malaysia anyway?
I wonder what is the budget needed to run the F1 team apart from having a state-of-the-art F1 facilities complete with wind tunnel at Sepang. My estimates is in the hundreds of millions USD. And I kept wondering.....anybody know?
Given that today is the 46th Malaysia Day, what a nice present the current administration has to offer to her people and yet, there are still poverty in the country. I guess only the rich and powerful in Malaysia can dream of having such an idea.
And along with it, I fear for my tax money being flushed down the toilet. Damn it!
On the one hand, I sincerely think that having a F1 circuit in Sepang billed as "The HOTTEST race" is good enough in getting all the "positive" international media coverage. On the other hand, there are also news from Malaysia that manages to get international media attention but all for the wrong reasons.
I still love to watch F1, but I think Malaysia can do away with such luxury of having a F1 team for the time being. Use the money to reduce the suffering of poor and needy instead.
Update Sept 17 - I found the answer in Malaysia Insider here.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Happy Malaysia Day
Aug 31 is Merdeka day, Sept 16 is Malaysia Day
Whatever day it is, the best day is today and make sure you use that 24 hours well! Stay happy, cheerful, be positive, keep on smiling and be kind to each other and be kind to mother Earth too.
Yesterday is gone but what will tomorrow bring?
Whatever day it is, the best day is today and make sure you use that 24 hours well! Stay happy, cheerful, be positive, keep on smiling and be kind to each other and be kind to mother Earth too.
Yesterday is gone but what will tomorrow bring?
Monday, August 31, 2009
Merdeka - 52nd Malaysia Independence
Wishing all Malaysian a Happy Merdeka!
After 52 years of independence, the political elite are still talking about racial harmony in a country who boasts herself as being Truly Asia, how ironic.
As I see it, the problem lies not among the ordinary Malaysian as they will go about with their daily routine in work, family, friends, leisure, food and how they want to improve their life. Simple analogy but this is the case for most ordinary Malaysians.
Why Malaysia is still talking about racial harmony after 52 years? What is so wrong?
After 52 years of independence, the political elite are still talking about racial harmony in a country who boasts herself as being Truly Asia, how ironic.
As I see it, the problem lies not among the ordinary Malaysian as they will go about with their daily routine in work, family, friends, leisure, food and how they want to improve their life. Simple analogy but this is the case for most ordinary Malaysians.
Why Malaysia is still talking about racial harmony after 52 years? What is so wrong?
Friday, August 21, 2009
Selamat Berpuasa
Here's to wishing all my Muslim friends and visitors "Selamat Berpuasa".
May this fasting month of Ramadhan bring peace, harmony and joy to all irrespective of religion, race and color.
God Bless.
May this fasting month of Ramadhan bring peace, harmony and joy to all irrespective of religion, race and color.
God Bless.
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