KeeMan’s Complicated Simplicity Blog V9.0

I guess, practically all Malaysians (especially from the low and middle income groups) are complaining now considering the fact that under Pak Lah’s administration, the petrol price has increased 97.4% from RM1.37 in May 2004 to RM2.70 starting today (5th June 2008). Though the increase in fuel price is expected (no thanks to the sky rocking global oil price), but none has expected it to be so high, the highest in Malaysian history, up by 78sen! While there are various subsidy schemes waiting to be implemented, the increase will inevitably result in rising inflation, perhaps more than 10%. When petrol price goes up, electricity price, transportation fees, food items increases. This in turn created greater financial burden on the practically 44% of Malaysians. 

Many have speculated that the drastic rise in fuel price is "intentional" and "out of frustrations", mainly to make sure that the oppositions have a tough time fulfilling their election manifesto of controlling the fuel price. If that’s really the case, then Pak Lah should really re-think of his way managing this nation. I wonder how the money saved from subsidies (reported to be around 53 billions) will be used. I guess maybe they are already planning to send another astronaut to ISS (who came back and did a mega road show for "his" book, and earn profit….) or perhaps buying a new yatch for those cabinet ministers. It would be great if that money is spend to build high tech subways or better public transportation system, then there would be lesser cars on the road. It’s the people’s money (those paying various taxes) and it should goes back to
the people. But i doubt it will be their main agenda. Well, just wait and see…

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No matter what people say about Malaysia…
This is still my home sweet home….

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Happy Gawai Dayak to all my friends in Sarawak!

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Oh my God! What is wrong with Malaysians nowadays. Another latest sex video scandal exposing how a 52-year-old FELDA Jelai settler having sex with a 21-year-old girl at a small shed. Their "sex acts" (the video was named as Bodak Jolai) were recorded by a third person, presumably the friend of the old man or the girl. The two were arrested on May 26 after the video clip became public and police found them. The man insists the tapes were made for his “own viewing pleasure”. This is among the few sex video being exposed to the public as there were tonnes more involving Malaysian teens that were not made known.

Well, if you’re 18 years old and above and would like to have a look at the snapshots and video clips download, go here. Note: I am not responsible for the content of the site, so enter and view at your own risk!

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Was reading Dr M’s blog (www.chedet.com) this morning, and his article as cited below caught my attention. It’s true that people with power have a higher chance of "escaping" the law. Of course, most countries like Malaysia are practising "rule by law" instead of "rule of law". The difference between "rule by law" and "rule of law" is important. Under the rule "by" law, law is an instrument of the government, and the government is above the law. In contrast, under the rule "of" law, no one is above the law, not even the government. If we are to limit government caprice, rule of law requires the supremacy of law as opposed to the supremacy of the government or any political party. In the context of Malaysia of course, you will see how the concept of "rule of law" can be twisted to fulfill certain hidden agenda, mostly by political parties. Well, read Tun’s comment here: http://www.chedet.com/2008/05/rule-of-law.html

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