Unfair to Sabahan, not the other way around!

Guong

As a Sabahan, this really piss me off.

Tawau: Education Minister Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein described as "unfair", the policy practiced by schools here not to accept into Form One, students who have their citizenship status in their temporary identification document stated as "undetermined". DE

Just for the sake of his political carrier he made these remarks. What does he know about Sabahan citizenship problems? Can't he see the root of this so called 'undetermined citizenship status' children problem? Why on earth does these children status became undetermined in the first place?

If it is because of late registration by their parents after birth, why does it takes them 13 years ? (general age for form 1 student is 13 years old) How come they didn't register their kids earlier? 13 years should be more than enough time for them to do it.

Why? Because these are Illegal Immigrants kids!

"As the Education Minister I wish to state that it is not a policy I approve of. If it really exists we will change it today itself," he said, while visiting SK Balung.

It is not just a policy but it involves the constitution of Malaysia. If one of the parent is not of Malaysian citizenship, he/she must apply for it.

He said such a policy, "if it is a policy", was not fair considering the process in getting an Identity Card from the NRD "would take some time".

Like I said earlier, 13 years to to process? That is just absurd!

"The delay on the part of departments and ministries should not be a reason for them not to be accepted into school," he stressed.

Tell the NRD to speed up then. It's their problem. Why skip the legal process? And these are Illegal Immigrants we are talking about. How on earth did they manage to register with the NRD in the first place. 'Projek I.C' again?

I'm not saying that these kids doesn't deserve to gain knowledge but the main problem is why does these kids exists in the first place? Just solve Sabah's Illegal Immigrants issues and this 'unfairness' will end. No need to change any policies on education in Sabah.

Don't mix it with your political gain!

4 in a row..that's odd..

Guong

I don't know why but somehow Sabah seems to be a hot destination for the federal government ministers. And it is still early in 2009. It's just seems odd to me.

1st, Khairy. (ok, he is not a federal cabinet minister) "Sabah politic unique"

"Labuan: National Umno Youth Vice President Khairy Jamaludin said Sabah's hardly racial politics impressed him and wished it could be replicated in the peninsula.

Speaking at a function organised by Umno Youth after winding up a marathon 18-day mostly road trip deep into Sabah's interior to meet Umno divisions, Khairy said.......

"Given the history or political twists in Sabah, the young in Sabah are politically aware and articulate."........"

I'm one of those young Sabahan, and I'm aware that Umno/BN is just bad news.

2nd, Information Minister, Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek, "RTM to air more programmes from Sabah, Sarawak"

"Sandakan: Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) will air more drama series from Sabah and Sarawak to help promote interesting places in the two states, said Information Minister, Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek... "

"Ahmad Shabery said the "breakaway news" concept would be launched in Kota Kinabalu today (Monday) and enable those in the two states to learn more about what was happening in their respective states via a full 30-minute news."

More drama? If I'm not mistaken, there has been a proposal of doing a program specifically for Sabah a couple of years back. I can't find the related news but the proposal exists. And RTM actually turn it down saying it will unbalance Malaysia's racial harmony. But now they're on with the idea..haha..

And about the breakaway news, judging from how bias the mainstream news report towards anything that against the federal government, it will be nothing more than a propaganda tool for them to 'cheat' Sabahan and Sarawakian.

3rd, Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar,
The news about him are here, here and here. There are still a couple of his recent news in Sabah but...I just don't feel like linking all of them. Just google his name and you will find a lot of blogs that are bashing him. Why? If you don't know (as a Malaysian), you might have been living in a cave or some remote island. (sorry..hehe)

4th, Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussien,
-To read his legal 'bribe' tactic on Sabahan, read here.
-To read his contradicting statement on defectors @ frog on Sabahan, read here.
-To read him admitting his failure as Education Minister towards Sabahan, read here.
-To read him making another promise for Sabahan, read here.

There you go, 4 odd numbers that came to Sabah.

Sabahan getting 'less poor'..?

Guong

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 10 — There are 16,403 hardcore poor households in Sabah currently, from 21,514 in 2007, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said today. more

Really? But what I see is quite different or should I say pretty much the same as 'usual'. Who are these hardcore poor peoples. Are the squatters included which are mostly Illegal Immigrants?

Or is this some kind of hint that a by-election is coming in 'you know where'.

Musa also said that the Rural and Regional Development Ministry had allocated RM100 million for the building of 2,486 units of houses in Sabah this year.

The state government was also allocated RM 23.2 million for implementation of programmes to provide a better livelihood for the people, which included career development training, nutritional and supplementary food programme, he added. — Bernama. news

Another huge allocation. This isn't the first time. But what have been done that really stands out and beneficial to Sabahan in general? And, I'm not talking about shopping complex or mall (like 1Borneo) but resources development.

Seems like this is just another statistic and numbers that will be used as bait in political campaign. Sigh..

Hello, we're not that Dumb..!

Guong

Lajim: "If you ask me, I feel it is a democratic practice. Those who jump do not do it for personal gain, they do it for the interest of the people...." DE

Ooo...it's for the interest of the people. Who are you fooling? Democratic practice? How on earth can it be democratic when one cheat the peoples that was supporting him/her by jumping party? Declare these frogs assets then.

Lajim: "...When I jumped to Umno it helped the BN form the government, and the result was Sabah was given UMS (Universiti Malaysia Sabah),"DE

Oh, that was the reason Sabah was given UMS. So, if it wasn't for you, there would be no University for Sabah la.. So this UMS was build base on political motive and not to improve Sabahan education industries. No wonder most school in Sabah are still poor in term of infrastructure. And most of UMS students are not Sabahan either since Sabahan lack the necessary education needed to qualify due to poor school development and environment.

Lajim mentioned other benefits which the people of Sabah enjoyed when BN took over Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) in 1994, such as the asphalt road which now links Beaufort to Sipitang. DE

Yeah, right, and why does my place still use gravel road? And what is the condition of the roads in Sabah? And not forgetting the Illegal Immigrants that are swarming Sabah. Oh, and SDC. Where is it?

Like always, sweet talking...just that.

Silver state, Anarchy!!

Guong

In my previous post, I mentioned that something might happen and that something might be unpleasant to watch..well, something did happen in Perak, something that never happen before in Perak (at least to my knowledge la..).

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When Sabah went through this same situation, we didn't made the same reaction though. Well, Sabahan were alone (as opposition) during that time. I can't say the same for Perak.

But, do I hope that Sabahan had also made the same reaction when we were betrayed last time? No.

What if the situation was the same as Perak now?
I'd still say No.

Why?
Sacrificing Sabah peace and harmony living just for the sake of ones own politic? It's not worth it. That is just pure fanaticism.

Unless, it involves life and death. That would be a different story.

The Silver state Drama..

Guong

Perak is indeed in turmoil right now. I can understand how the Perakian feel right now since me as a Sabahan have also felt the same betrayal. Ironically, Sabahan betrayal was orchestrated by non-other than Anwar himself (and others of course).

Deep inside me, I felt a bit happy since Anwar was played down by his own game of frog (Yes, as a Sabahan, I dislike Anwar).Yet at the same time I also feel sad for the Perakian especially those who have voted the 4 frogs. Why is it had to be like this?

Is Najib so desperate? I guess so since he have faced 3 defeat until now. First was the 12th GE result in March, 2nd was BN defeat in Permatang Pauh by-election and 3rd was also BN defeat in Kuala Terengganu by-election.

There are also rumors that Sarawak might fall to PR in her next State General Election. Maybe that is why Najib seems to rush this ‘power grabbing’ scheme of his on Perak. He is also going to be sworn in as the 6th Prime Minister of Malaysia, so he can’t possibly sit on the PM throne with 3-0 defeat in his track record.

Or it maybe a 4-0 defeat… who knows since the Perak Drama haven’t draw its curtain yet. As they said, it ain’t over until the fat lady sings..

Perak vs Sabah, any difference?

Guong

Perak is now BN again.

The drama was so intense, it cause a huge traffic flow in 2 of Malaysia most popular (and also most reliable and unbias) news portal. Malaysiakini and MalaysianInsider. Everyone wants to know how this political drama will unfold. Well, the result is already there but will it stay as it is? It's all in the Sultan of Perak deccision now.

This drama reminds me of how Sabah was wrestle back from PBS (by BN) back in 1995. The drama in Perak was somewhat similar in many ways. But the difference it makes is huge.

-When Sabah was still an opposition, we were alone, ok, there was PAS in Kelantan but still, we were alone.
-When Perak was an opposition, they were not alone. 5 states have choose the opposition and dump BN.
-When Sabah defect (or should I say betray the people), it didn't made any impact to our nation political scene. BN was already strong to begin with. So, Sabah turning to BN state were merely seen as 'tambah koleksi' by Malaysian as a whole.
-Perak? It will cause quite an impact since they were not alone in being an opposition state. Something might happen. That something might not be so pleasant to watch.
-When Sabah turn BN, lots of Malaysian cheering.
-When Perak turn BN (again), lots of Malaysian querying.
-When Sabah tried to propose for a fresh state election, it was rejected.
-When Perak tried to propose for a fresh state election, they just announced it. Weather it will happen or not, it's yet to be decided.
-When Sabah turn BN, the news was buzzing..for a while.
-When Perak turn BN again, the news was buzzing and updated every hours.

Will this drama have any impact on Sabah political scene? That's another topic..
One thing for sure, it a shame that those four decided to become a fool (or frog).