Penang CM Koh Bows To PM. Will Listen To Malay Views
Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon said Monday he accepted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's advice that the state government considers suggestions from the Malay community to protect their interests in the state. He said he would try to improve the situation to assist the Malay community to keep pace with others in the state's development activities. "I welcome the advice of the Prime Minister. We can improve the situation," he told reporters.
Abdullah Sunday said the state government had helped the Malays but the assistance was not as much as expected by the community, which could be the reason for dissatisfaction in the Malay community. Umno Youth divisions in the state have been adopting a resolution calling for a rotation of the Chief Minister's post among Barisan Nasional parties.
Koh said he accepted admonitions from anyone and considered them as something positive to further improve the existing system. Asked whether he was satisfied with the contributions of Umno representatives at State Executive Council meetings, he said they would always strive to highlight the interests of the people in Penang. Although they tried to give the best solutions to whatever problems faced by the people, there existed problems that just could not be avoided resulting in delays, he added. "They raised specific issues at the meetings but not all issues can be resolved immediately and there are some that take a longer time," he said.
He said he was always ready to meet leaders of Umno Youth, whom he regarded as "partners and brothers" in the Barisan Nasional, for discussion. "If there is anything, they can meet me or write me a letter or call me. Whatever it is, it is better to meet without exposing the differences in the media in line with the BN spirit," he said.
**** I wonder why Koh suddenly decided to change tune after having heroically said a day earlier, " don't blame me if they are not satisfied." Could it be that the PM's advice was appropriate and Koh genuinely felt compelled to go out of his way to help the 'poor' Malays in Umno? Or could he have been pulled up by Gerakan bigwigs and told to shut up and agree to aid the Umno freeloaders. "You don't have to do anything for those lazy louts, just say that you will, you idiot" may well have been the real advice that made him turn direction.
As if any thing is going to change, now that he has 'seen the light' and the 'saddening, pitiful plight' of these poor and deprived Umno leaders! Now that he has gone on record, the pressure is eased for the PM as well as Hishamuddin and things can go on as normal. Semua-nya OK in Pulau Pinang folks!
Abdullah Sunday said the state government had helped the Malays but the assistance was not as much as expected by the community, which could be the reason for dissatisfaction in the Malay community. Umno Youth divisions in the state have been adopting a resolution calling for a rotation of the Chief Minister's post among Barisan Nasional parties.
Koh said he accepted admonitions from anyone and considered them as something positive to further improve the existing system. Asked whether he was satisfied with the contributions of Umno representatives at State Executive Council meetings, he said they would always strive to highlight the interests of the people in Penang. Although they tried to give the best solutions to whatever problems faced by the people, there existed problems that just could not be avoided resulting in delays, he added. "They raised specific issues at the meetings but not all issues can be resolved immediately and there are some that take a longer time," he said.
He said he was always ready to meet leaders of Umno Youth, whom he regarded as "partners and brothers" in the Barisan Nasional, for discussion. "If there is anything, they can meet me or write me a letter or call me. Whatever it is, it is better to meet without exposing the differences in the media in line with the BN spirit," he said.
**** I wonder why Koh suddenly decided to change tune after having heroically said a day earlier, " don't blame me if they are not satisfied." Could it be that the PM's advice was appropriate and Koh genuinely felt compelled to go out of his way to help the 'poor' Malays in Umno? Or could he have been pulled up by Gerakan bigwigs and told to shut up and agree to aid the Umno freeloaders. "You don't have to do anything for those lazy louts, just say that you will, you idiot" may well have been the real advice that made him turn direction.
As if any thing is going to change, now that he has 'seen the light' and the 'saddening, pitiful plight' of these poor and deprived Umno leaders! Now that he has gone on record, the pressure is eased for the PM as well as Hishamuddin and things can go on as normal. Semua-nya OK in Pulau Pinang folks!
posted by The Malaysian. at 8/15/2006 11:30:00 AM
2 Comments:
Penang UMNOputras,
Got Tongkats, now they require wheel-chairs? Good, may they never wake-up or use their feet again.
Jus carry one washing their backsides, oooh help me, help me, im weak im weak...disgusting! even a 3rd mentality world can wash their backsides.
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