Malaysiakini:
Once chided, Teresa Kok 'happy' successor now proceeding with bamboo planting
Former primary industries minister Teresa Kok said she is happy that her successor, Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali, has decided to proceed with policies related with bamboo planting, despite having criticised the idea when she mooted it last year.
“I am happy that Khairuddin is continuing the policies and direction towards bamboo planting, which was mooted by me and the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) last year.
“I believe the new minister has realised that his statement criticising my suggestion in March 2019 was a little unwise as he did not get a clear picture of the suggestion to plant bamboo on a wider scale,” she posted on her Facebook last night.
Kok said Khairuddin might not have known that the article published by Utusan Malaysia, titled ‘Forget oil palm, plant bamboo’ that he had then referred to, was twisted out of context.
On March 3, 2019, Khairuddin had posted on his Facebook questioning Kok’s idea for the bamboo industry.
“Another ‘sensible’ idea from a minister, aside from rubber tapping during the wet season. Plant bamboo and coconuts to replace oil palm.
“I am happy that Khairuddin is continuing the policies and direction towards bamboo planting, which was mooted by me and the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) last year.
“I believe the new minister has realised that his statement criticising my suggestion in March 2019 was a little unwise as he did not get a clear picture of the suggestion to plant bamboo on a wider scale,” she posted on her Facebook last night.
Kok said Khairuddin might not have known that the article published by Utusan Malaysia, titled ‘Forget oil palm, plant bamboo’ that he had then referred to, was twisted out of context.
On March 3, 2019, Khairuddin had posted on his Facebook questioning Kok’s idea for the bamboo industry.
“Another ‘sensible’ idea from a minister, aside from rubber tapping during the wet season. Plant bamboo and coconuts to replace oil palm.
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Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali |
“They are trying to hide their failure to manage the market prices of palm oil until the prices have fallen so much by coming up with a new idea, which they think is ‘sensible’.
“Is it that easy for ministers to throw ideas out?” Khairuddin had then stated in his Facebook posting.
In her Facebook posting today, Kok also said she is willing to offer advice, opinions and suggestions on the bamboo initiative or any other matters under her former ministry.
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1st advice for Khairuddin Aman, wakakaka |
On Feb 24, the Pakatan Harapan government collapsed after Bersatu and several PKR leaders led by Azmin Ali defected and joined hands with BN and PAS.
This new cooperation later received the support of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), enabling the parties to form a simple majority Perikatan Nasional government with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin at the helm.
Yesterday, Khairuddin had said in a statement that the cabinet has been informed of the potential of the bamboo industry.
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His ministry, he said, will have some incentives for the bamboo industry, such as a soft loan with the amount depending on the size of the farm.
The ministry will also develop a tissue culture laboratory and a bamboo seedling site in Perak to further boost the industry, he added.
Aaahh revenge is sweet for Tiger Teresa. How we miss her. And bamboo houses are cheap to build, so strong and pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe PH government did have one TERRIBLE idea though and that was to re-introduce SST to replace GST.
We all know GST is superior. There are no loopholes, no escape. GST is fair to all, rich or poor, since it taxes consumption, not income. Even the retired and unemployed have to pay GST. If you want to avoid paying GST then don't consume anything lah. Just sit at home and breathe fresh air.
So the first order of Parliament on May 18 is to re-table the GST Act. We need to pay for the 250 Billion rescue package. SST cannot cope, especially with oil at $20 per barrel. We need GST, but not at 4%, that would only be revenue neutral, same amount collected by Guanee the provisional accountant cum book-keeper via SST. Even 10% or 15% would not be enough.
PN must do better, re-introduce GST at 20%, same as UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, France etc all those countries are being hammered by Covid-19 but there is no talk of abolishing GST/VAT there, so it must be good. Malaysia must follow. Tengku Zafrul and Tok Pa please take note.
All the GST supporters on this blog must jump in now and speak up. Here is your chance. Don't be so silent.