tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post6947610836159231386..comments2024-03-29T13:53:27.554+08:00Comments on KTemoc Konsiders ........: Penang is 'Carthage' to UMNOKTemochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-84397153822903938442017-02-08T11:04:11.664+08:002017-02-08T11:04:11.664+08:00As I mentioned, Labuan has been badly affected by ...As I mentioned, Labuan has been badly affected by the Global slowdown in the Oil and Gas Industry.<br /><br />However, that is a cyclical economic factor, and does negate the tremendous fundamental benefits Labuan has reaped from being a Federal Territory, Free Port and Offshore Financial Centre.<br /><br />Don't write the oil industry off...it will be back strongly sooner than you think.Monsterballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694084861364885645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-15713215686166546992017-02-06T17:24:15.887+08:002017-02-06T17:24:15.887+08:00A just war MUST be fought with ethic.
Otherwise i...A just war MUST be fought with ethic.<br /><br />Otherwise it's no different from massacre!CKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423926161945889390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-85648981843843960722017-02-06T16:13:53.784+08:002017-02-06T16:13:53.784+08:00and that's why Harris Salleh is currently appe...and that's why Harris Salleh is currently appealing to Putrajaya to help save Labuan, wakakaka - you just want to kowtim DAPKTemochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-73168318055200087302017-02-06T15:40:34.464+08:002017-02-06T15:40:34.464+08:00Taking back Penang should not be out of politics. ...Taking back Penang should not be out of politics. That is Mala fide. But sorting things back to previous status quo as part of Kedah due to nullification of lease terms because the Britishs were all dead here that is Bona Fide. Ted Manoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14757110265611399083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-33663182190739429072017-02-06T15:36:37.503+08:002017-02-06T15:36:37.503+08:00War has no rules...remember that.War has no rules...remember that.Ted Manoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14757110265611399083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-37371192026598095242017-02-06T14:48:15.666+08:002017-02-06T14:48:15.666+08:00Rather unfortunate analogy to Carthage, don't ...Rather unfortunate analogy to Carthage, don't you think ?<br /><br />The Romans ultimately completely destroyed Carthage, and rendered the once fertile land of Carthage into barren desert, which it remains to this day.Monsterballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694084861364885645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-1414893636845704062017-02-06T12:13:19.414+08:002017-02-06T12:13:19.414+08:00is our criticism really that different between bn ...is our criticism really that different between bn n dap? HYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569953968996951830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-71598661913071822742017-02-06T12:11:59.175+08:002017-02-06T12:11:59.175+08:00To reiterate what I said "I don't support...To reiterate what I said <i>"I don't support it, but I can't say it is totally without merits..."</i><br /><br />Typical fanboy response - hostile to any input other than adulation.<br /><br />Labuan hasn't done badly. <br />In 1970, it was the very definition of a backwater - it was said you could lie down on the main road out of Victoria at noon for 1 minute, and you wouldn't be obstructing any traffic. <br />The only public transport to get to Labuan from the mainland Sabah was via an ex-ship's Lifeboat.<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labuan<br /><br />Today Labuan is a multi-billion ringgit hub for Oil and Gas, and the International Financial Centre. <br />The place still has its relaxed Tropical Island atmosphere, due to its low population density, but there is serious money flowing through this place.<br /><br />The Free Port has made it a desirable international logistics and repair hub for the O&G business without the complication of import/export restrictions and duties.<br /><br />The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Labuan was estimated at MYR3.63 billion in 2012. Not bad for a tiny little red dot 1/3 the size of Penang Island, population 97,000.<br /><br />Badly affected by the slowdown in the global O&G industry, like every where else, but that is cyclical.<br /><br />You should come and smell the air in Malaysia instead of just keyboard punching in Sydney Australia.<br />Monsterballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694084861364885645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-54452598100078094662017-02-06T11:09:23.858+08:002017-02-06T11:09:23.858+08:00I know you and HY hate LGE and the DAP, so anythin...I know you and HY hate LGE and the DAP, so anything against them in Penang would be a joy to you both.<br /><br />But please tell me, how has Labuan benefited from being a FT? And how is Labuan faring NOW?KTemochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-58811122523831643202017-02-06T10:15:58.343+08:002017-02-06T10:15:58.343+08:00Hmmm...I'm somewhat agnostic on this Penang FT...Hmmm...I'm somewhat agnostic on this Penang FT proposal...<br /><br />I don't support it, but I can't say it is totally without merits...<br />If its thrown in with Free Port and Off-Shore International Financial Centre status ...who knows ?...<br /><br />My view is DAP's record in Penang, especially Lim Guan Eng's is mixed, even after giving due account for BN/UMNO interference and neglect. My key concerns are related environmental degradation and the leadership's hostility towards criticism or any input other than adulation.Monsterballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694084861364885645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-41971675089355542842017-02-06T10:09:22.447+08:002017-02-06T10:09:22.447+08:00Why not make all state capital in Peninsula Malays...Why not make all state capital in Peninsula Malaysia FT's?<br /><br />In one fell stroke, remove all the nons and opposition MPs and some DUNs from Ipoh, JB, Seremban, etc.<br /><br />Anyway for Penang, they must know something that we don't to be able to suggest such a diaboloical plan.<br /><br />LGE to be removed as CM at the corruption trial soon? AG has kautim the judges! Without a CM they can FTrise Penang? Maybe FTrise Penang Island only, mainland no problem mah!<br /><br />Then UMNO can ride into the sunset and rule forever and ever more!French Connectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16926493245671756699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-40218880650116947422017-02-06T09:24:37.175+08:002017-02-06T09:24:37.175+08:00Ku Nan and his lackeys do not have the balls to ta...Ku Nan and his lackeys do not have the balls to take the DAP on a level playing field.So,as all cowards do,they are trying to move the goalposts.He should have been born wearing gowns instead of pants.brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18125168104617279859noreply@blogger.com