HOGWASH IT IS AND NOTHING MORE, NOTHING NEW!

"GET RID OF THE SHIT....BEFORE IT HITS THE FAN BEFORE MARCH" ordered an infuriated Prime Minister.

Did the PM really said that? He would have, but the spin-masters, fully aware of the frail sensibilities of Malaysians and hoping to sustain the feel-good ambience they have concoted printed this: "The frank and forthright manner in which Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi raised the issue of the rising crime rate has won the praise of Malaysians. The Prime Minister also struck the right note in proposing measures to improve crime prevention" reported the NST (Lee Shi-ian and Regina Lee....I know you did not write that, although you compiled the story.....no I am not asking for apologies for not mentioning your by-line).

The PM got a report from Bukit Aman and he became agitated and volunteered measures.....like a more visible police presence.....CCTVs in high-density areas......district police chiefs to hold regular meetings with residents.....etc...etc....etc....(some other miracle proposals that we are quite tired of hearing). And what has Lee Lam Tai vice-president, Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) and former member of the Royal Commission on the Police Force has to say:

'Quite a number of these measures have been proposed before, but it’s better late than never. We hope that these measures are implemented as soon as possible.'

And what has Bakri Musa to add:

'To me the greatest threat to national security is not those sexual scandals that were exposed rather those that are still secret. They would then be a much more formidable weapon.'

But nobody admonishes as well as Citizen Nades:

Wastage of public funds and breaking the law are as bad as being caught in bed with a woman other than your wife.

What about the Selangor Economic Development Corporation (PKNS) which admitted in open court that it cut hills and destroyed greenery with impunity? It paid a fine of RM330,000 but what about the directors and the general manager?

They are all sitting on their high horses pretending that nothing had ever happened. Its chairman, despite all the complaints and the rebuke by the Prime Minister, had the audacity to tell Malaysians: “Semuanya Ok!”

What about Datuk Zakaria Md Deros? Let’s not fault the Datin for applying for the land to build the palace in Port Klang. Anyone can apply for state land, but what about the members of the State Executive Council who approved the alienation of the land way below market prices?

What about the president of the Klang Municipal Council who did nothing as the structure came up without approval? Did anyone have any honour or morals or for that matter, decency, to stand up and say: Yes, I erred. I apologise and I resign?

No. They all played the game of passing the buck, which has become the national pastime of our politicians. To them, it is not their fault but someone else’s fault.

What about Zakaria himself? His answer: The people still support me. How did he come to that conclusion? Did he enlist the services of Gallup or AC Nielsen? No. He happens to be the uncrowned king of Klang and he’s untouchable as far as Mr Semuanya Ok is concerned. No shame. No morals, no ethics. Period.

Going by Chua’s standards, the General Manager of the Port Klang Authority would have been an ex-civil servant six months ago.

From Day One, the plan to build a free trade zone a’la Jebel Ali in Dubai was a disaster. Even the purchase of the land was nothing less than scandalous. Today, Malaysian taxpayers have to pay for the cost of the inefficiency, lack of foresight and the manner in which contracts were entered into. It’s not small change or rojak money as one former finance minister described his foray into the stock market. We are talking big bucks – RM4.6 billion and yet, no one has come forward to explain, let alone take responsibility for this colossal loss and do the most honourable thing. Instead, they are all running helter-skelter looking for spin doctors to do damage control.

Similarly, those responsible for the diversion of Telekom Malaysia shares meant for Maika Holdings to private companies are still around, pretending nothing has happened. One is happily domiciled in Australia, popping into Malaysia on and off. At least two others are sitting in Parliament and another is a municipal councillor. But where’s their conscience and can they sleep soundly? No one talked about resignation, no one talked about accountability. They will continue to rule the roost while the rakyat – some clueless and apathetic – continue to suffer.

Now just listen to what these apple-polishers have to say over the PM's remarks:

Datuk Amir Sulaiman, Former Police Management Director: The Prime Minister was right to release the crime index as it shows that the government is indeed being transparent. The figures merely indicate that we all have to work together to tackle the problem.

Abdul Latif Mohd Som, Chairman, Penang Taman Tun Dr Ismail Residents Association: The Prime Minister was right in giving the bare facts. It is time for the public to discard the 'tidak apa' attitude and join the police in fighting crime.

Deputy IGP, Datuk Ismail Omar: If the relationship between the public and the police is strained or estranged, then a vital source of information to solve crimes is lost...."

HEY PEOPLE, THEY ARE NOW BLAMING US FOR NOT CO-OPERATING AND THAT IS WHY CRIME IS ON THE UPTREND.....SOUNDS FAMILIAR....THE BUCK DOES NOT STOP THERE.....IT IS THROWN BACK AT YOU PEOPLE. YOU UNGRATEFUL MALAYSIANS.

OK IF YOU A-SMOOCHES WANT TO KNOW THE REASON WHY WE THINK 40 TIMES BEFORE WE COOPERATE WITH YOU.....IT IS BECAUSE WE DO NOT TRUST THE POLICE. IMPLEMENT THE IPCMC. AND FOR GOOD MEASURE GO AFTER THE ABOVE CASES HIGHLIGHTED BY NADES, THEN MAYBE WE MAY TRUST YOU........AND HOW ABOUT INVESTIGATING THE MOLEST CASE BROUGHT AGAINST THE 70 YEAR OLD UNCLE OF MB OF SELANGOR BY A 45 YEAR OLD LADY IN TG KARANG. LOST THE REPORT? I CAN MAKE A COPY FOR YOU. AND WHAT IS THE LATEST ABOUT NURIN'S MURDER? DONT WASTE YOUR TIME GOING AFTER US WITH YOUR WATER CANONS WHEN WE WALK IN PEACE FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE. USE YOUR WATER CANNONS AND TEAR GAS TO FLUSH OUT THE IKAN (scavenger fish) BEDUKANG SWIMMING SO FREELY IN OUR "POLLUTED" WATERS. ABOVE ALL PROVE TO US THAT YOU DESERVE OUR COOPERATION.

Dang it....why am I getting stressed over this ......time for a MALT....Loy, make it a double and no water please.