FUEL CRISIS

As usual, after the General Elections, fuel prices increase again. This issue is no longer a hot topic for the entire nation anymore because it meets our　nation's expectation. If we refer back to the history, perhaps one would say this has become the trend of BN government after every General Elections. However, things that matter to us right now is the government's credibility. Before PM Abdullah announced the petrol hikes starting from the 5th of June, Minister for Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Sharir did promise that the government will not increase petrol price but within the following 24 hours, BN government proudly presented a wonderful gift to the whole nation, which created an unforgettable sweet memory (nightmare) to all the fellow workers of petrol station in Malaysia.

June 12 midnight........
1.Petrol ( RM1.92 ......... RM 2.70 )
2.Diesel ( RM1.58 ......... RM 2.58 )

For many people, especially economists, it's reasonable that government increases the fuel prices due to the petrol hikes in its world market. However, as oil exporter, isn't it improper to make such a disaster all of a sudden ? After comparing with other countries (especially oil consumer like USA), many feel that it is ridiculous to increase our burden as Malaysian in this way. The opposition started to voice out their dissatisfaction and they began to question on this matter through different methods. Why is it that there　is no earlier announcement made to inform the public regarding this plan? Why the government does not take this step by step? The explanation given by government was made clear and simple, 'We have to follow the global petrol market, if the government will suffer great loss if we continue to provide subsidy for petrol price.' As everyone knows, once the fuel price increases, price for everything will also increase. Nowadays, many unethical business fellows will take advantage to find trouble with our wallets. However, the BN government is smart enough to handle this by employing 2000 unemployed graduates to perform 'spot check' in order to ensure that those people don't over-increase price of goods such asrices, salt and etc. This shows that the government does care for civilians' needs and welfare. Thus, be proud for being a Malaysian !

Example-

1 packet of flour (1kg) = 5.00(before) 5.20(after)

Then, the packet of flour is used for the following:

1 plate of fried mee 3.50(before)3.70(after)

1 piece of cake 0.50(before)0.60(after)

Can anyone recall the joke made by our respective DPM a few years ago when the same scenario happened? It　was indeed　very comforting for everyone, because this indicates that poor people will be the smartest group in Malaysia.

'Maybe this will make help consumers to be wiser in purchasing things that are needed only, instead of spending thrift unnecessarily.'

That is the voice of the people.

THE SECRET 'SNOOP SQUAD'

Many were shocked to hear rumour that the MCA leaders set up a secret 'snoop squad' to pry into the private affairs of his rivals within the party. The great party then formed a just and effective panel to investigate allegations on its respected president, Ong Ka Ting, who was accused to employ spies to pull down anyone who might challenge his position, including the former health minister who was caught in a video sex scandal. Although Ong denied the allegation before gaining support from several officials and panel, someone still claimed that this snoop squad did exist.

One of the victims, Dr Chua Soi Lek, the formal health minister and vice president of MCA also believes that his sex video scandal was orchestrated by spies in this squad. Generally, everyone will be interested in getting this life job if it does exist and there are more vacancies, with the salary of RM 10000 a month and a cool title, 'MCASA' (Malaysian Chinese Association Special Agent). Anyway, this matter has greatly caused many of the MCA members to lose confidence to the leadership of their party, and for the Chinese community, they also begin to question on MCA's effort in striving for their rights and benefits.　

That is the voice of the people.

THE WIVES' CLUB

After the 12th General Elections, many ridiculous secrets are going to be made known one by one. The BN Wives' Club,　the　so-called 'charity association' in the new PR states were dissolved immediately before the oppositions take over the new state governments. However, their charity funds seems to be 'gone with the tsunami' after the election. While these respective BN assemblymen's wives were asked to provide rational reason for their weird decision, they were so naive by just telling the whole　nation that the money were given back to all the members. In this case, seems like they have forgotten that their funds were somehow provided by the government. It　is sad to say that no further news were heard from the powerful Anti Corruption Agency(ACA) under the Prime Minister's department. Anyway, the public would still want to find out reasons behind this.　

That is the voice of the people.