Comments on: What do you want to ask the government? http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/ Teresa Kok (郭素沁) is working effectively for Seputeh and Kinrara Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:16:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: WKN http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2498 WKN Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:41:13 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2498 The recent report by the Asia Development Bank (ADB) on country performance on Social Protection, Malaysia was ranked below the Asia Average (0.35). Any reasons for this performance are yet to be understood, how could the present government improvement the ranking? As concluded in the report, generally wealth of a nation does help to sustain good social protection, but not necessarily. referece: http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/Social-Protection/Volume2/Part5.pdf The recent report by the Asia Development Bank (ADB) on country performance on Social Protection, Malaysia was ranked below the Asia Average (0.35).

Any reasons for this performance are yet to be understood, how could the present government improvement the ranking?

As concluded in the report, generally wealth of a nation does help to sustain good social protection, but not necessarily.

referece:
http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/Social-Protection/Volume2/Part5.pdf

]]> By: victorlim http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2497 victorlim Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:49:39 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2497 The Prime Minister currently enjoys a monthly entertainment allowance of RM18,865 while his deputy gets RM15,015. Other ministers and deputy ministers are given RM12,320 and RM6,000 respectively. For the paid holidays, Cabinet members will not be allowed to claim for more than a week’s holiday. why is so much needed per month? is this for national interest or personal entertainment allowance? The Prime Minister currently enjoys a monthly entertainment allowance of RM18,865 while his deputy gets RM15,015. Other ministers and deputy ministers are given RM12,320 and RM6,000 respectively.

For the paid holidays, Cabinet members will not be allowed to claim for more than a week’s holiday.

why is so much needed per month? is this for national interest or personal entertainment allowance?

]]> By: leguan http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2493 leguan Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:10:53 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2493 YB Teresa Kok, The world, including Malaysia, is heading towards severe economic recession caused by the unprecedented rising oil and food prices. The rise of China, India and other populous countries cause the global demand for oil to surge, and depleting farmland caused by climatic changes and rapid industrialisation are among obvious factors that contribute to the problems today. By right, we in Malaysia should not be facing these problems this bad had our leaders, past and present, adopted sound policies in developing the country. Some twenty years back, our leaders took the issue of food security for granted, even when the then deputy agriculture minister Dr Goh Cheng Teik reportedly cautioned to the government to the effect that the aim of the government had to be self-sufficiency in food so that all Malaysians would at least have ample food even we were to face the worst of economic disaster. His (Dr Goh) worst fears could happen soon. Ask the government: Has the federal government devised any felda-like plans to cultivate food which involve Malaysians of all races? Has the federal government come up with plans to provide cheap and efficient means of transport for people in major urban centres like JB, Penang, Ipoh, Klang etc besides KL? Regards YB Teresa Kok,

The world, including Malaysia, is heading towards severe economic recession caused by the unprecedented rising oil and food prices. The rise of China, India and other populous countries cause the global demand for oil to surge, and depleting farmland caused by climatic changes and rapid industrialisation are among obvious factors that contribute to the problems today. By right, we in Malaysia should not be facing these problems this bad had our leaders, past and present, adopted sound policies in developing the country. Some twenty years back, our leaders took the issue of food security for granted, even when the then deputy agriculture minister Dr Goh Cheng Teik reportedly cautioned to the government to the effect that the aim of the government had to be self-sufficiency in food so that all Malaysians would at least have ample food even we were to face the worst of economic disaster. His (Dr Goh) worst fears could happen soon.

Ask the government: Has the federal government devised any felda-like plans to cultivate food which involve Malaysians of all races? Has the federal government come up with plans to provide cheap and efficient means of transport for people in major urban centres like JB, Penang, Ipoh, Klang etc besides KL?

Regards

]]> By: livar http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2491 livar Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:32:06 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2491 Rising price of petrol Pertaining to the subject above, I supposed you understand my concern about the consequences of the high petrol price in the country. I understand that this is one of the remedies that our government in mitigating the pressure from the escalating price of the oil in the market. Here I suggest another alternative that may be an effective way to curb the problem - Improve the public transport system and expand the transit network as thoroughly as possible to every corner in the country. Malaysians are too relying on their own cars instead of public transport due to the rotten public transport system in the country. If every citizen in the country chose to use public transport, which is fuel economy and energy-efficient, this can help to reduce the petrol subsidy that have been taxing our government for a long time. I speculate that the rotten public transport system is a legacy produced by our government for protecting the local car industry. It is time to get rid of the protection for the Proton Car Industry and she should go expand the market in oversea rather than depending on local market. It is time for BN-led government to decide to continue unwisely protecting local car industry which only benefit a small group of people or to improve our local public transport system that will not only benefit most of the citizens but also ease the longstanding and escalating petrol subsidy problem. Livar Rising price of petrol

Pertaining to the subject above, I supposed you understand my concern about the consequences of the high petrol price in the country. I understand that this is one of the remedies that our government in mitigating the pressure from the escalating price of the oil in the market.

Here I suggest another alternative that may be an effective way to curb the problem - Improve the public transport system and expand the transit network as thoroughly as possible to every corner in the country. Malaysians are too relying on their own cars instead of public transport due to the rotten public transport system in the country. If every citizen in the country chose to use public transport, which is fuel economy and energy-efficient, this can help to reduce the petrol subsidy that have been taxing our government for a long time.

I speculate that the rotten public transport system is a legacy produced by our government for protecting the local car industry. It is time to get rid of the protection for the Proton Car Industry and she should go expand the market in oversea rather than depending on local market.

It is time for BN-led government to decide to continue unwisely protecting local car industry which only benefit a small group of people or to improve our local public transport system that will not only benefit most of the citizens but also ease the longstanding and escalating petrol subsidy problem.

Livar

]]> By: leguan http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2484 leguan Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:24:00 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2484 1. New Voters Re-registration exercise.(hkh) I think it's not hard to fathom why the EC can't learn from countries which have proven models of 'automatic registration'. Perhaps the EC is under certain constraints. My personal view is that the 4 million plus Malaysians who are 21 and have not registered as voters are classified by certain politicians as not worth wooing them to register as voters since they can't count on them as potential supporters, that's why we haven't read of MPs and State Assemblymen's service centres used as new voters registration centres. I remember years back Gerakan and MCA members in Penang went out of their way to help register youngsters who hadn't registered as voters. Little did they realise that they were in fact digging their own graves then. 1. New Voters Re-registration exercise.(hkh)

I think it’s not hard to fathom why the EC can’t learn from countries which have proven models of ‘automatic registration’. Perhaps the EC is under certain constraints. My personal view is that the 4 million plus Malaysians who are 21 and have not registered as voters are classified by certain politicians as not worth wooing them to register as voters since they can’t count on them as potential supporters, that’s why we haven’t read of MPs and State Assemblymen’s service centres used as new voters registration centres. I remember years back Gerakan and MCA members in Penang went out of their way to help register youngsters who hadn’t registered as voters. Little did they realise that they were in fact digging their own graves then.

]]> By: hkh http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2481 hkh Sat, 31 May 2008 05:16:11 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2481 1. New Voters Re-registration exercise. Can't the EC just learn from countries which have proven models of "automatic registration"? All Malaysians have an IC, whose data can be transferred into electoral roll, unless there is a hidden agenda. 2. Incentive to car pool. Government to fund the MP and ADUN to set up a standard website to cater for the transport needs and car pool exchange. (Hope that this will ease the morning crawl at the Puchong end of the LDP) 3. Polis brutality and battered image. In the 50's and 60's we respect the hardworking "datuks" and see them as saviours. Now we see them as corruption, lapdogs, uniformed thugs because all these are condoned by the higher ups. When will the ICPMC be set up? 1. New Voters Re-registration exercise.
Can’t the EC just learn from countries which have proven models of “automatic registration”? All Malaysians have an IC, whose data can be transferred into electoral roll, unless there is a hidden agenda.

2. Incentive to car pool.
Government to fund the MP and ADUN to set up a standard website to cater for the transport needs and car pool exchange. (Hope that this will ease the morning crawl at the Puchong end of the LDP)

3. Polis brutality and battered image.
In the 50’s and 60’s we respect the hardworking “datuks” and see them as saviours. Now we see them as corruption, lapdogs, uniformed thugs because all these are condoned by the higher ups. When will the ICPMC be set up?

]]> By: Satish http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2475 Satish Fri, 30 May 2008 12:09:12 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2475 for my question..why has the government recently set new visa rules for indians and bangladeshi’s and not for the indonesians ? ...based on the article from http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?leftnm=10&bKeyFlag=IN&autono=38691 ...there are 2.1 million foreign workers in Malaysia..half of them Indonesians. About 140,000 are Indians, 330,000 are from Bangladesh and 260,000 Nepalese according to the article..isn't it obvious that there are more indonesian illegal immigrants then any other country...i mean,just look at chow kit!!...shouldn't the new visa rules be applied on the indonesians as well?? for my question..why has the government recently set new visa rules for indians and bangladeshi’s and not for the indonesians ? …based on the article from http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?leftnm= 10&bKeyFlag=IN&autono=38691 …there are 2.1 million foreign workers in Malaysia..half of them Indonesians. About 140,000 are Indians, 330,000 are from Bangladesh and 260,000 Nepalese according to the article..isn’t it obvious that there are more indonesian illegal immigrants then any other country…i mean,just look at chow kit!!…shouldn’t the new visa rules be applied on the indonesians as well??

]]> By: Satish http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2474 Satish Fri, 30 May 2008 11:30:27 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2474 i would like 2 ask...why has the government recently set new visa rules for indians and bangladeshi's and not for the indonesians ? i would like 2 ask…why has the government recently set new visa rules for indians and bangladeshi’s and not for the indonesians ?

]]> By: damocles http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2464 damocles Wed, 28 May 2008 06:33:32 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2464 Oops, typo error, I meant Mar 8. Oops, typo error, I meant Mar 8.

]]> By: world citizen http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2462 world citizen Wed, 28 May 2008 02:41:07 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2462 Criticisng the government or politicans is an essential part of democracy. It does not mean the person is any less loyal then the Prime Minister himself. The PM should encourage participative democracy and encourage the people to learn to engage in robust debates on policies. Violent resolution and threat of arrest should never be used if one's way is rejected. Will the PM consider replacing the Internal Security Act and not use it as a tool to silence people who are practising democracy, criticising government policies, offering a different opinion? Will it free all current detainees if the government is not able to lay any charge against them? Criticisng the government or politicans is an essential part of democracy. It does not mean the person is any less loyal then the Prime Minister himself.
The PM should encourage participative democracy and encourage the people to learn to engage in robust debates on policies. Violent resolution and threat of arrest should never be used if one’s way is rejected.
Will the PM consider replacing the Internal Security Act and not use it as a tool to silence people who are practising democracy, criticising government policies, offering a different opinion?
Will it free all current detainees if the government is not able to lay any charge against them?

]]> By: world citizen http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2461 world citizen Wed, 28 May 2008 02:31:45 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2461 Malaysia has progressed economically. But as a society, a lot more improvements are needed. It is not a democracy. There is no freedom of speech. Corruption is getting worse. Questions: 1) what plans does the Prime Minister have to create a better society where people are identified as Malaysians, not by ethnicity? Will it amend the NEP to include all Malaysians who need assistance? 2) what plans does the PM have to eradicate corruption? Will the PM ban all political parties and government ministers from having business interests? Will the government offer amnesty to people who have benefitted from corruption and start the country off on a clean plate? Malaysia has progressed economically. But as a society, a lot more improvements are needed. It is not a democracy. There is no freedom of speech. Corruption is getting worse.
Questions:
1) what plans does the Prime Minister have to create a better society where people are identified as Malaysians, not by ethnicity? Will it amend the NEP to include all Malaysians who need assistance?
2) what plans does the PM have to eradicate corruption? Will the PM ban all political parties and government ministers from having business interests? Will the government offer amnesty to people who have benefitted from corruption and start the country off on a clean plate?

]]> By: thamtk http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2458 thamtk Tue, 27 May 2008 16:09:25 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2458 I have been reading several news on outstanding students achieving more than 9As in their exam but yet unable to get a government scholarship. These students will one day be the "brains" of the country. But what does our BN government do???? Rather than ensure they have a future in this country, they indirectly discourage them to serve and contribute to our society by not looking after their future. The normal excuse is not able to offer all of them scholarships. The question is why not? The BN government is willing to sponsor an astronout to space but not willing to ensure we churn out brains to build our future. This is just one example of the wastefulness of our funds by the BN government. I have a son who has done pretty good in his exams but I do not forsee a future for him in this country if the BN continues to run this way. It is this same mentality that has led to the decline of our sporting activities. Our national football team for eg a laughing stock and a disgrace! In order to build our future, we must start with our children now. But it does not look like the BN goverment is doing this as a top priority, sad to say. I have been reading several news on outstanding students achieving more than 9As in their exam but yet unable to get a government scholarship. These students will one day be the “brains” of the country. But what does our BN government do???? Rather than ensure they have a future in this country, they indirectly discourage them to serve and contribute to our society by not looking after their future. The normal excuse is not able to offer all of them scholarships. The question is why not? The BN government is willing to sponsor an astronout to space but not willing to ensure we churn out brains to build our future. This is just one example of the wastefulness of our funds by the BN government. I have a son who has done pretty good in his exams but I do not forsee a future for him in this country if the BN continues to run this way.
It is this same mentality that has led to the decline of our sporting activities. Our national football team for eg a laughing stock and a disgrace!
In order to build our future, we must start with our children now. But it does not look like the BN goverment is doing this as a top priority, sad to say.

]]> By: low.ks http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2457 low.ks Tue, 27 May 2008 14:58:29 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2457 Thank Teresa for giving the rakyat a chance to raise questions to the government. However I do not have anything to ask the government as at the end of the day it will not get any satisfying answer. Lost hope in this government. Thank Teresa for giving the rakyat a chance to raise questions to the government. However I do not have anything to ask the government as at the end of the day it will not get any satisfying answer.

Lost hope in this government.

]]> By: damocles http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2454 damocles Tue, 27 May 2008 07:25:28 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2454 "This clearly shows that the PM himself is complaining about the poor education system in our country." - Leguan The PM complained about the poor education system? He is the PM! Isn't it within his capability to right the situation? He just complained, that's all?!! That's why our country is in such deep shit! The very person who can do something about it or for that matter anything that is not right, is COMPLAINING? Isn't it time to give his job to someone who can PERFORM, LIKE THE PR? Many Malaysians are still naive enough to believe that the BN can bring about reforms after the May 8th tsunami, but are they not deluding themselves? “This clearly shows that the PM himself is complaining about the poor education system in our country.” - Leguan

The PM complained about the poor education system?
He is the PM! Isn’t it within his capability to right the situation? He just complained, that’s all?!!
That’s why our country is in such deep shit!
The very person who can do something about it or for that matter anything that is not right, is COMPLAINING?
Isn’t it time to give his job to someone who can PERFORM, LIKE THE PR?
Many Malaysians are still naive enough to believe that the BN can bring about reforms after the May 8th tsunami, but are they not deluding themselves?

]]> By: lee wee tak http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2452 lee wee tak Tue, 27 May 2008 06:32:13 +0000 http://teresakok.com/2008/05/21/what-do-you-want-to-ask-the-government/#comment-2452 world class goof ups & suck ups more likely :-) world class goof ups & suck ups more likely

:-)

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