tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post923166554488900639..comments2024-03-29T13:53:27.554+08:00Comments on KTemoc Konsiders ........: Maritime tradition fell overboard from Tioman ferryKTemochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-55201507518052467502007-10-17T22:29:00.000+08:002007-10-17T22:29:00.000+08:00The Marine Dept is 100% responsible for the safety...The Marine Dept is 100% responsible for the safety of ife at sea of vessels in Malaysian waters and for Malaysian registered vessels. The Director General of Jabatan Laut must shoulder full responsibility and not pass the buck to his subordinates. Incompetent people in important positions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-2662014687371867192007-10-16T02:21:00.000+08:002007-10-16T02:21:00.000+08:00It is not surprising that Malaysian enforcement is...It is not surprising that Malaysian enforcement is yet to achieve the desired level. In general, nothing happens is good news for the nation, those enforcement agencies, the Minister, etc. Let me quote you a typical case of similar nature of lack of enforcement by the govt agencies. There is this non-licensed security services being offered by a company in Subang Jaya. I had complained on 10 August 2007 by email to the Ketua Setiausaha of MOIS and was told by subsequent reply emails that he had referred the matter to Bukit Aman to investigate. Matter already in their hands, (which I presumed since the Ketua Setiausaha MOIS had referred to Bukit Aman), there is no visible action taken as that unlicensed security services company continues to run this business in full violation of the law. Since no visible action was taken by the police, I had also written numerous emails directly to the PM (AAB) via the PM's website appealing for the PM's attention, but again there is no reply. Apparently either there is :-<BR/>i) no one manning the PM's website on his behalf, or <BR/>ii)those manning his website could not be bother to forward him my email complaints, or<BR/>iii)the believe to handle only if disaster strikes. <BR/>Can you image, this matter has been brought to the highest level and yet this is the lament we ordinary citizens have to bear. Are we not doing the right thing to whistle blow? The question is tidak apa attitude. Just wait for tragedies to happen. Just like what AAB had ordered a full investigation into the Tioman ferry tragedy. <BR/><BR/>Unlicensed security services can also lead to thefts, murders, rape cases etc. Come On!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-3782818832046753332007-10-15T20:50:00.000+08:002007-10-15T20:50:00.000+08:00In other true democracies, their transport ministe...In other true democracies, their transport ministers would had assumed full responsibility and resigned as a matter of principle within hours of the tragedy. But over here, Chan KC is busily looking for someone to take the blameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-84423608167567748692007-10-15T16:30:00.000+08:002007-10-15T16:30:00.000+08:00What was the underlying cause of the tragedy at se...What was the underlying cause of the tragedy at sea off Mersing?<BR/>It was A B C<BR/>Apathy, Bribery and Corruption.<BR/>All the filth must be exposed and cleaned up; and festering sores must be cut out.<BR/>Justice must be done, all those who are guilty must be exposed, brought to book and severely punished.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-59368594315776566302007-10-15T16:10:00.000+08:002007-10-15T16:10:00.000+08:00Lives were lost and someone said lickily it invovl...Lives were lost and someone said lickily it invovled local tourists only. Would he have said the same thing if it involved one of his loved ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-85311574466820078312007-10-15T15:24:00.000+08:002007-10-15T15:24:00.000+08:00Add to that national and regional newspapers in th...Add to that national and regional newspapers in the UK,(eg 'The Scotsman, 'Sussex Times'), media in India, Singapore and Yahoo News worldwide, and more besides. The ugly side of Malaysia exposed yet again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-81609723341833902952007-10-15T15:12:00.000+08:002007-10-15T15:12:00.000+08:00Nevertheless the news is already in the Gulf Times...Nevertheless the news is already in the Gulf Times of Doha and other overseas media, visit Malaysia Year is getting more 'good' publicity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-55643156988869394722007-10-15T14:38:00.000+08:002007-10-15T14:38:00.000+08:00"Luckily" this incident involxves only local touri..."Luckily" this incident involxves only local tourists and hence will not be played up in the foreign press. Otherwise Visit Malaysia Year will become a joke from now on in other countriesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-56247013713467796822007-10-15T12:45:00.000+08:002007-10-15T12:45:00.000+08:00There are quite strict Malaysian regulations cover...There are quite strict Malaysian regulations covering vessels which carry fare-paying passengers. <BR/><BR/>But enforcement and accountability is another matter..<BR/><BR/>As usual in Bolehland, nobody ever gets fired for not carrying out their duty or doing shoddy work...<BR/><BR/>Accountability ? Apa-tu ?Monsterballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05482725674818312298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-11529870741038544422007-10-15T11:41:00.000+08:002007-10-15T11:41:00.000+08:00The loss of life on the Mersing to Tioman ferry "S...The loss of life on the Mersing to Tioman ferry "Seagull Express" was a result of criminal negligence, if the reports from Bernama and in NST on-line, and other sources are factually correct.<BR/>It is likely that the ferry was:<BR/>Unseaworthy<BR/>Unlicensed (licensed expired 10 months ago)<BR/>Overloaded with passengers<BR/>Undermanned with crew<BR/>Had inadequate lifesaving and fire fighting equipment on board<BR/>Master & crew were inadequately certified and poorly trained<BR/><BR/><BR/>The following parties / authorities need to be independently investigated and if guilty of any crime or dereliction of duty, they must be punished to the full extent of the law.<BR/>The Marine Department<BR/>The Maritime Enforcement Agency (Coastguard)<BR/>The Marine Police<BR/>The ferry owner and the ferry operator<BR/>The master of the ferry<BR/>The crew of the ferry<BR/>The Pahang state tourism authority (they promote this ferry on their web site.<BR/>The Johor state authorities<BR/>All other relevant licensing, regulatory and enforcement authorities.<BR/><BR/>In the past maritime incidents have been poorly investigated and shortcomings have been simple swept under the carpet. In many cases the guilty were not punished<BR/><BR/>Innocent lives will continue to be lost at sea if the typical Malaysian lackadaisical 'tiada apa' attitude continues unchecked.<BR/><BR/>Malaysia urgently needs an independent Marine Accideny Investigation BoardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-55074716390729126212007-10-15T11:01:00.000+08:002007-10-15T11:01:00.000+08:00The operators are saying that if all rules and reg...The operators are saying that if all rules and regulations are followed strictly iy will lead to an increase in cost which will be passed to the passengers. Never take the last ferry because many passengers will pay at all cost even though they know that the ferry is overload. We will set up another committee to investigate and then forget about it untill the next tragedy happen. Well what bdo we expect of a country which will Maju in 2020. Wer even have vision for 2057 where we will have universities as good as Harvard and Princeton with Mobel Prize awarded by Amno.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-51291707796135476052007-10-15T08:10:00.000+08:002007-10-15T08:10:00.000+08:00On the same day, 8 foreign tourists were drowned w...On the same day, 8 foreign tourists were drowned while exploring caves in Thailand. Well, if you are willing to pay for fun, you must also be ready to pay when the fun is over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-49810615126213572862007-10-14T18:37:00.000+08:002007-10-14T18:37:00.000+08:00This is another terrible shame !Regulators again t...This is another terrible shame !<BR/>Regulators again to be blamed of course ! exactly like that bus thing . wonder what they will come up with nex ? doesn't any man in charge ever gets sacked in this fake PM AAB goment! <BR/><BR/>must say you are a real on-da-dot conscience of cyberspace , congrats !backStreetGluttonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460576943361174364noreply@blogger.com