tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post9184630199931907845..comments2024-03-28T17:30:08.148+08:00Comments on KTemoc Konsiders ........: Zahar Hashim - whistleblower or sour grape or frog?KTemochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-42840347391770333232008-12-29T08:52:00.000+08:002008-12-29T08:52:00.000+08:00ObserverAre you sure Najib is UK trained? Is there...Observer<BR/><BR/>Are you sure Najib is UK trained? <BR/><BR/>Is there an undergraduate degree back then in Industrial Economics in Notingham University when he was there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-44905654170242865992008-12-29T01:47:00.000+08:002008-12-29T01:47:00.000+08:00Hi KT,Zahar would have been a priceless frogy if h...Hi KT,<BR/><BR/>Zahar would have been a priceless frogy if he were an ADUN or MP. But he is neither, so he is just a useless frog after all. Only good for window dressing or cosmetic purposes.Singh Is Kinnghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271069991355412458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-34348442527276076072008-12-28T13:58:00.000+08:002008-12-28T13:58:00.000+08:00I think you are seriously wrong to assume he is a ...I think you are seriously wrong to assume he is a case of 'sour grape". Without access to information, you are not to blame. <BR/><BR/>There is serious discrepencies and Eurocopter has Pak Lah's hand in the cookie jar. Last kopek brader. <BR/><BR/>Kapt Zahar's concern is valid. There were discrepencies in the process. Do read in full the letter he send to Najib. <BR/><BR/>He is also responsible for the letter claiming Pak Lah bribed kain pelikat to UMNO branch invitee to briefing that later was made into a ACA report by Dato Mazlan Harun. However, he is no Mother Theresa. <BR/><BR/>In fact, he is a Theresa Kok. He talks about others but di dnot reveal the whole picture. Just like Theresa Kok cock a doodled about getting only eggs, but was offered other choices of takeaway food. <BR/><BR/>Don't ask further, I know and I can't reveal where I know this. You are entitled to not believe but lets talk of Kapt Zahar. <BR/><BR/>Kapt Zahar holds control over his UMNO PJS Division like a true warlord. He is a practitioner of money politics. Most of the committee members, and head of the various wings work for him. <BR/><BR/>To maintain control, he planted lots of phantom UMNO branches all over PJ Selatan. He finance the Division single handedly. <BR/><BR/>Is he really for the PAS's cause? No. <BR/><BR/>He left for PAS to get even for his suspension. It was only recent months, Kapt Zahar defended his Division Head post and was trying to secure nomination for an UMNO Council membership seat. <BR/><BR/>He has no ideological issue with UMNO and not a PAS member material. <BR/><BR/>PAS can wrestle the Kg Medan ADUN post from Haniza Talha, RPK's former assitance for MT and current Asst or perhaps the Speaker for Selangor DUN. She does not have sufficient grassroot and machinery to service the area and had rely on PAS. <BR/><BR/>The PAS people are slowly withdrawing support. Kapt Zahar will be strategically useful for PAS there. This is how he will get even with Najib. <BR/><BR/>There is more twist and turn. But that will be all for now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-41093808142014179042008-12-27T20:32:00.000+08:002008-12-27T20:32:00.000+08:00On to the Eurocopter deal.I'm not really an aviati...On to the Eurocopter deal.<BR/>I'm not really an aviation buff, but I have no doubt the Eurocopter is a technically superior choice to the MI-172. I've long ago dismissed Zahar Hashim's criticisms as sour grapes.<BR/><BR/>My concern is the seeming lack of propriety in how the contract was awarded and the cost. I wrote a long post on this earlier. As a retired Corporate decision maker, I'm well aware of the standards of integrity and transparency required of major purchasing decisions. Its no use hiding behind the excuse of secrecy. Many democracies have worked out ways to ensure major defence purchase decisions can stand up to Parliamentary scrutiny, without compromising classified technical data. Telling the public the Entire decision making process is secret and off-limits to public review is Bull-Shit.<BR/><BR/>I'm very dissapointed with Najib. As a UK-trained technocrat and with all years experience in Government, I thought he had the capability to stand up to the Anwar Ibrahim storm. But much of what comes from him carries the stench of impropriety. It may not be him, more of people around him, but he is associated with it.<BR/><BR/>Eurocopter, IJN, Perimekar (I have my own sources about Perimekar - I don't need to believe Raja Petra), etc. etc.<BR/><BR/>If Najib carries on like this...I'm afraid BN is Finito...no need for G.A.N....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-88039740176614686142008-12-27T19:44:00.000+08:002008-12-27T19:44:00.000+08:00I haven't been paying much attention to this lates...I haven't been paying much attention to this latest crossover issue, but I've been watching PAS for a long time.<BR/><BR/>Actually, though I disagree with their policies, I have developed a grudging respect for them over the years. They have always been quite consistent and principled in their adherence to their espoused Islamic stand - the cost in support from non-Muslims and secular-minded Malays is well known.<BR/><BR/>I don't agree that UMNO can be discribed as "WYSIWYG warts and all". They sing a very different tune during election time, especially in racially mixed constituencies, from during their Annual Assembly or in closed door divisional meetings. In conjunction with their MCA and MIC colleagues, they have been able to successfully confuse the non-Malay electorate for years, until March 8, that is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-30115546752620683362008-12-27T15:40:00.000+08:002008-12-27T15:40:00.000+08:00anon of 1:31 PM, December 27, 2008, I can't commen...anon of 1:31 PM, December 27, 2008, I can't comment on the process but I can on the price, well, at least to a certain extent. <BR/><BR/>The price of the basic helicopter would usually be the same all around the world but it's the eletronic fit that makes the major difference. The electronics alone, depending on the customer's selection/specifications could raise the basic price three, fourfold or even more.<BR/><BR/>The RMAF version of the Eurocopter is for combat SAR which requires very very sophisticated electronic equipment. That could explain the vast price difference with the Brazilian model, which could be just the basic model minus the combat SAR equipment.<BR/><BR/>That's all I can say on issue but I believe we need to have an open mind. Just because it's Najib's baby doesn't mean we should (like most PKR people) attack without having facts and figures to examine - I believe Lim Kit Siang has shown the correct example by demanding for those.KTemochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-41123927932188878952008-12-27T13:49:00.000+08:002008-12-27T13:49:00.000+08:00PAS will always be for the Malays first. Anyone wh...PAS will always be for the Malays first. Anyone who thinks PAS does not equate Malays and Islam has to be naive or stupid. By the way can any Malay possibly believe that a Malay need not be a Muslim or a Muslim need not be a Malay(eventually). That's right the race comes first at the end of the day. Just ask Mahathir.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-78299762934859342572008-12-27T13:31:00.000+08:002008-12-27T13:31:00.000+08:00issue wasnt cougar or eurocop. its the process and...issue wasnt cougar or eurocop. its the process and the price.<BR/>great isnt it for the govt to have some joy rides in langkawi and accept the product without technical testing. and the price was more than double of that to be paid by Brazil.<BR/>if the deal aint not shady and without the outcry, another 2.0 billion be down into the drains.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com