KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 – Mingguan Malaysia, the Sunday edition of the Umno-owned Utusan Malaysia, appeared to play the race card today in an editorial which accused Perak mentri besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin of being under the thumb of the DAP.
The newspaper, which has nationalist Malay leanings, published an editorial written under the pen name Awang Selamat that criticised Nizar, who is from Pas, for awarding permanent land titles to Chinese new villages.
“What is in question is why such privileges are given to residents of new villages which are generally populated by the Chinese? In fact Chinese independent schools have also been given wide tracts of land of all things to help raise funds. Why is the same status not given to the residents of traditional kampungs? Religious schools are also not given this special attention.”
Utusan Malaysia generally represents the more conservative groups within Umno who often champion the cause of the Malay language and Malay rights.
It has recently been embroiled in a row with the DAP, as the party’s senior parliamentarian and Selangor state executive councillor Teresa Kok was detained for a short while under the Internal Security Act (ISA) based largely on an article in the newspaper suggesting she was biased against Malays.
Kok is now suing the newspaper.
Today, the newspaper hit out at Nizar for his administration’s insistence on going ahead with plans to award land titles to villagers, which was an election promise, despite an attempt by the federal government to block the move.
Awang Selamat, which is the pseudonym frequently used by one of the senior editors at the newspaper, wrote that it was clear that Nizar was using the politics of land to garner support from the non-Malays.
Citing speculation, the newspaper accused Nizar of following the orders of the DAP.
It also asked why retired military and police personnel who used to receive land from previous Barisan Nasional (BN) administrations did not receive such privileges anymore.
“Is he (Nizar) not paying attention to them because he has not got instructions from the DAP?”
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Utusan accuses Nizar of neglecting Malays
written by TOL applicant, January 04, 2009
written by TOL applicant, January 04, 2009
Those "under" UMNO /BN have been received lands etc for the passed about 50 years. Some opportunity should be given to others not "under" UMNO/BN. Who are the beneficiary of Felda schemes and others?
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Time of Learning
written by Robotman, January 04, 2009
written by Robotman, January 04, 2009
Honestly, how long has the PR state government ruled Perak (and the other 3 states, excluding Kelantan)? Just a mere ten freaking months!!! These new state governments are still trying to learn how to run the states. They are just like a baby compared to the previous corrupt BN government, which ruled for over 50 years (and did nothing to help those in need). Why do we have people (obviously hardcore BN supporters) shouting at a baby for trying to learn new things? Everything is new to the current Perak government. BN is like the older, spoilt brother/sister who is jealous of the baby for taking away some of the attention used to be given to him/her.
Now, go to your room. You are gounded for the next four years!!! That's right!
Now, go to your room. You are gounded for the next four years!!! That's right!
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Utusan is racist and the editors should be put behind bars
written by Asam Pedas, January 04, 2009
written by Asam Pedas, January 04, 2009
This newspapers is not doing good for the Malays and nation. They think that this line of writing will help to fan the emotion of Malays and defend the continual rule by UMNO.
The more narrow the thinking of a race, the more they will be backward. Just look at China today, when the country was under Mao Ze Tong who ruled with iron fist, the country went no where. When Deng Shiao Peng took over, he liberalised the country and you could see the results of the creation of a civil and open society in China.
Another country to look at is Cuba. The one near to home is Burma. They remain backward and the governments in sitting are treated like pariah by international community.
This policy will backfire. There are so many alternative media available to the Malays here. The Malays here could evaluate for themselves how objective and accurate this lousy newspaper is to them.
They could choose to have a progressive outlook or otherwise.
The more narrow the thinking of a race, the more they will be backward. Just look at China today, when the country was under Mao Ze Tong who ruled with iron fist, the country went no where. When Deng Shiao Peng took over, he liberalised the country and you could see the results of the creation of a civil and open society in China.
Another country to look at is Cuba. The one near to home is Burma. They remain backward and the governments in sitting are treated like pariah by international community.
This policy will backfire. There are so many alternative media available to the Malays here. The Malays here could evaluate for themselves how objective and accurate this lousy newspaper is to them.
They could choose to have a progressive outlook or otherwise.
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Putusan Malaysia
written by Durian Besar, January 04, 2009
written by Durian Besar, January 04, 2009
"Utusan Malaysia generally represents the more conservative groups within Umno...." is an under statement. Putusan Malaysia is in fact the lips and toungue of UMNO, rattling nothing good but bias feigns, cerpen of how to assasinate a minister, slandering PR politician etc.
In Putusan Malaysia, Malays are always portrayed as victims of marginalization as long as they are not under UMNO administration. For decades, kampung2 in Perak, Penang, Selangor have been under developed and left rotten under UMNO/BN corrupted management, but it was never mentioned nor examined by Utusan. Now all the sudden, Malays are reported of being marginalized. Why? all because now that these states are under PR. Utusan's accusation of Nazir is more baleful that it sounds, it set out to cast in a bone between PAS and DAP. Mark my word, a few days later some smart alec UMNO minister will come out with delusional foretell like "PR is going to split", "abruption forseseen in the PR".
Utusan Malaysia is not newspaper, more appropriately a propaganda sheets of UMNO.
Zero credibility.
In Putusan Malaysia, Malays are always portrayed as victims of marginalization as long as they are not under UMNO administration. For decades, kampung2 in Perak, Penang, Selangor have been under developed and left rotten under UMNO/BN corrupted management, but it was never mentioned nor examined by Utusan. Now all the sudden, Malays are reported of being marginalized. Why? all because now that these states are under PR. Utusan's accusation of Nazir is more baleful that it sounds, it set out to cast in a bone between PAS and DAP. Mark my word, a few days later some smart alec UMNO minister will come out with delusional foretell like "PR is going to split", "abruption forseseen in the PR".
Utusan Malaysia is not newspaper, more appropriately a propaganda sheets of UMNO.
Zero credibility.
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Utusan Malaysia? Sure?
written by Hock Eng, January 04, 2009
written by Hock Eng, January 04, 2009
Utusan Malaysia should change name to Utusan Ketuanan Melayu.
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written by Kervin, January 04, 2009
written by Kervin, January 04, 2009
Racist agendas from a racist newspaper. How many articles in the newspaper could be held for libel and threats to security i wonder. Accusing the state government of special treatment of a certain race is a very thorny and potentially inflammatory move. Accusing a PAS man of being under the thumb of another party and stating that he has not helped the Malays is a potentially dumb move.
Utusan should check how much the Malays have benefited under the past 50 years, kampungs and felda schemes were carried out to give land to the landless Malays, Kampungs have benefited from rural electrification and utility provision. Mosques, suraus and religious schools built in every village to spread the islamic religion. Now 10 months after PR took the state, Utusan has said that the Malays have been betrayed by Nizar, through what? inaction? collusion with the infidels?
The writer should look back at history, whereby the chinese were herded together in new villages to counter the communist insurgence. They were uprooted from homes, their freedom restricted and at times the facilities were not provided with the basic needs for living. 50 years on, most of these settlers are still living in these villages, titleless, forgotten and not given the recognition for their sacrifices. Now who is the one neglected? Think people. It is about time they are given the land they have worked and lived on for generations. Lest we forget.
Utusan should check how much the Malays have benefited under the past 50 years, kampungs and felda schemes were carried out to give land to the landless Malays, Kampungs have benefited from rural electrification and utility provision. Mosques, suraus and religious schools built in every village to spread the islamic religion. Now 10 months after PR took the state, Utusan has said that the Malays have been betrayed by Nizar, through what? inaction? collusion with the infidels?
The writer should look back at history, whereby the chinese were herded together in new villages to counter the communist insurgence. They were uprooted from homes, their freedom restricted and at times the facilities were not provided with the basic needs for living. 50 years on, most of these settlers are still living in these villages, titleless, forgotten and not given the recognition for their sacrifices. Now who is the one neglected? Think people. It is about time they are given the land they have worked and lived on for generations. Lest we forget.
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UMNO/BN practise double standard
written by DS, January 04, 2009
written by DS, January 04, 2009
For 50 years in ruling, UMNO/BN neglecting kampung malays and other non-malays, they just focus on their crony rich malay, those rich get richer. They only give ikan bilis to all other kampung/village folks to chew...
UMNO as big brother had for the past continue bullying MCA, MIC .. they were asked to shut up often. However, UTUSAN can continue to write whatever racial arcticles and no warning being given.
By right, Utusan shall be revoked its publishing license and closed down for playing racial sentiment !
UMNO as big brother had for the past continue bullying MCA, MIC .. they were asked to shut up often. However, UTUSAN can continue to write whatever racial arcticles and no warning being given.
By right, Utusan shall be revoked its publishing license and closed down for playing racial sentiment !
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written by YNWA, January 04, 2009
written by YNWA, January 04, 2009
Sorry, I don't even if Utusan is still relevant to the young generation of Malaysians anymore!
They can write whatever they like for UMNOputra circulation since rakyat can get more transparent information from internet.
They can write whatever they like for UMNOputra circulation since rakyat can get more transparent information from internet.
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makan sendiri...
written by deja vu, January 04, 2009
written by deja vu, January 04, 2009
"It also asked why retired military and police personnel who used to receive land from previous Barisan Nasional (BN) administrations did not receive such privileges anymore".... aiya, you said it utusan, those personnel used to receive benefits, why need more, greedy lah, give chance lah, give chance to others who have never been given benefits, baru fair ma! so utusan you admit lah, always help the same group, why like that, must be cronies lah? awang selamat kah, bujang selamat, retire lah, don't even know how to write.... hahahaha!
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written by Lek, January 04, 2009
written by Lek, January 04, 2009
a bunch of hopeless, backward, racist umnoputras. concurred, publishing permit should be revoked
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Racist Bastards
written by Concern Citizen, January 04, 2009
written by Concern Citizen, January 04, 2009
Racists. What is the PM in waiting gonna do about it?? Is he allowing them to test the non malay patience?? Don't forget the minority can also over power the majority.
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Perakian
written by Kampung Boy, January 04, 2009
written by Kampung Boy, January 04, 2009
I am a Perak born and have worked with charitable organisaitons in the state since I was young. All I can say is that the villages are run down and people are poor.
We once had to collect donation to buy milk/groceries for an Indian family who gave birth but had no money or nothing at all for her baby. Their living conditions were so bad, it dreaded us to think we lived in Malaysia.
I have also seen poverty in Chinese villages.
Talk about fairness. You UMNO putra's/ Utusan people, you live in glass houses, please dont throw stones.
Disgusted
We once had to collect donation to buy milk/groceries for an Indian family who gave birth but had no money or nothing at all for her baby. Their living conditions were so bad, it dreaded us to think we lived in Malaysia.
I have also seen poverty in Chinese villages.
Talk about fairness. You UMNO putra's/ Utusan people, you live in glass houses, please dont throw stones.
Disgusted
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written by Bumi Halal, January 04, 2009
written by Bumi Halal, January 04, 2009
Joe the Plumber, sorry lah bro - your comment is pure conjecture. Please don't try this again - it makes you look really stupid! Hope this helps.
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Utusan promotes racism
written by seberang, January 04, 2009
written by seberang, January 04, 2009
Utusan promotes racism, stoke racial fire and Utusan belongs to UMNO which runs the government. Meaning the government of Malaysia promotes racism, using racial issues to stoke fire. BN is a racist pig!
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written by LBJ, January 04, 2009
written by LBJ, January 04, 2009
Sue Utusan. This "newspaper" havd been playing mischief. It is time to bankrupt it.
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Utusan can cry for it wants
written by Joeawk, January 04, 2009
written by Joeawk, January 04, 2009
No sane person believes in Utusan anymore. Even if Utusan speaks the truth, it would also be deemed as lies.
Stupidly, the govt still can't see that Utusan has lost all credibility as the govt's mouthpiece.
Stupidly, the govt still can't see that Utusan has lost all credibility as the govt's mouthpiece.
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written by OmegaMan, January 04, 2009
written by OmegaMan, January 04, 2009
Hah! this racist UMNO controlled newpaper is at it again. Being sued by Teresa Kok for Rm60m doesn't bother them one darn bit. After all big brother UMNO with all the billions stashed around can certainly afford to pay off 100 more such suits without batting an eye. The Malays in Perak are not going to fall for this rhetoric as they have come to know that Datuk Seri Nizar and his government had been fair to all. So carry on blowing your own trumpet about UMNO's current successes in Perak (unfortunately they are too few to mention) and slighting Nizar because this time no one in his right mind is listening.
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Pitiful Utusan Worshippers
written by The Bastard, January 05, 2009
written by The Bastard, January 05, 2009
The fact is, Perak's PAS reps can easily move over to the other side, and PR would not have a majority any more. So if one thinks that DAP's Nga is the real power behind Nizar, think again.
Nizar is his own man and the fact that he has to work with the other races warrants respect.
Being a Perakian through-and-through, I've witnessed BN (especially under Ramli Ngah Talib) misuse funds and abuse power all the time.
If only the mainstream papers, especially Utusan picks up the actual work done by the State reps, then people would see why majority Perakians chose to vote for PR last elections.
Nizar is his own man and the fact that he has to work with the other races warrants respect.
Being a Perakian through-and-through, I've witnessed BN (especially under Ramli Ngah Talib) misuse funds and abuse power all the time.
If only the mainstream papers, especially Utusan picks up the actual work done by the State reps, then people would see why majority Perakians chose to vote for PR last elections.
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Crux of the Matter
written by Pat Lu, January 05, 2009
written by Pat Lu, January 05, 2009
It's not about "Who is the real Perak Menteri Besar" (1st comment by Joe Plumber) nor about "Utusan Haters" (comment by Eddy).
Funny, this story is not carried by the English mainstream media. Why? The crux of the matter, the motive of the article by RACIST Utusan Malaysia, owned by UMNO, a political party based on RACE at this point in time IS TO WIN THE KT BY-ELECTION. After all, it's UMNO vs. PAS. Get it?
I assume, in Kuala Trengganu, Utusan Malaysia is the main paper sold and the majority of the people have no access to the alternative media through the internet. Hence their blatant audacity in print. It only shows how desperate UMNO is and to what ends they will go to win the KT By-Election; whatmore with UMNO election round the corner.
On a positive note, spin on Utusan Malaysia! At least we the rakyat know that Pakatan Rakyat is fulfilling their election promises, slowly but surely; unlike BN, champions of NATO (No Action Talk Only), good on paper only.
So people, look beyond the spin and stay focused on the big picture. We want better governance for ALL Malaysians, irrespective of race and religion. That's the bottomline.
We, the rakyat, can read in between the lines and we'll show you, all political parties, who really is the Boss! Want to stay in power? Get down to work. Real work to rebuild this nation. Simple as that.
Pat Lu
Funny, this story is not carried by the English mainstream media. Why? The crux of the matter, the motive of the article by RACIST Utusan Malaysia, owned by UMNO, a political party based on RACE at this point in time IS TO WIN THE KT BY-ELECTION. After all, it's UMNO vs. PAS. Get it?
I assume, in Kuala Trengganu, Utusan Malaysia is the main paper sold and the majority of the people have no access to the alternative media through the internet. Hence their blatant audacity in print. It only shows how desperate UMNO is and to what ends they will go to win the KT By-Election; whatmore with UMNO election round the corner.
On a positive note, spin on Utusan Malaysia! At least we the rakyat know that Pakatan Rakyat is fulfilling their election promises, slowly but surely; unlike BN, champions of NATO (No Action Talk Only), good on paper only.
So people, look beyond the spin and stay focused on the big picture. We want better governance for ALL Malaysians, irrespective of race and religion. That's the bottomline.
We, the rakyat, can read in between the lines and we'll show you, all political parties, who really is the Boss! Want to stay in power? Get down to work. Real work to rebuild this nation. Simple as that.
Pat Lu
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written by Bigjoe, January 05, 2009
written by Bigjoe, January 05, 2009
These ultras when they try to blow up an issue bigger than what it is always end up lying. The article already made one wrong statement. Its not true religious schools are not given the same treatment i.e., given more land. Perak already approved more land for 18 religious school and ready to do more. The fact is the religious schools are NOT asking as much because their immediate problem is more funding for operational expenses which states are limited in what they can do.
Since May 13, 1969 the noticeable thing about these ultras is that lying has gotten easier and more often.
Since May 13, 1969 the noticeable thing about these ultras is that lying has gotten easier and more often.
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this paper shiould have been banned for good
written by tony, January 05, 2009
written by tony, January 05, 2009
i fail to understand, why this paper is still around,,,it is fanning racial,,statement every time it write and yet,it still does it off and on,,and no action have been taken,,totally disgusted with our govn for been so biased,,,,,
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PAS nobody?
written by elminzan, January 05, 2009
written by elminzan, January 05, 2009
referring to joe the pumber comments on Pas.. I feel really sad that this chap is echoing the same thing like the Umnoputras i.e nizar the DAP puppet. Even though that Pas has the least no. of ADUN, what is immensely evident is that they can work together with DAP & PKR & have managed to administer Perak in a right, fair way, every decision is based on rakyat's interests. And the DAP has to realize that without Pas it cannot rule on its own, and vice versa. I suggest that before accusing anybody as puppets to somebody, please open your mind and don't simply accused anything that is not proven yet. If you can't, then make up your mind & just join the bloodsucking BN monkeys!
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written by Olek Skilgannon, January 05, 2009
written by Olek Skilgannon, January 05, 2009
Awang Selamat and his colleagues in Utusan are expelling bricks out of their collective posteriors because they have absolutely no clue about how to handle competitiveness and globalisation. It is a sad commentary on their intellectual and moral bankruptcy that they choose the easy way out of beating the drums of racial politics while wilfully ignoring the implications and repercussions of the global economic and financial crisis.
I challenge Awang Selamat, if he is monitoring these posts, to specify exactly what Malaysia should do to improve the country's international competitiveness, attract more and better foreign investments, upgrade the country's infrastructure on a truly open tender basis, make strict meritocracy the basis of appointments and promotions in the Cabinet, civil service, government-linked companies, the judiciary, the police and the armed forces, improve the country's national education system to make national schools the automatic choice for all Malaysian children and to make Malaysia a better place to live, raise a family and work.
But, of course, this would tax the intellectual capabilities of Awang Selamat (and his Utusan apparatchiks) to the utmost, and, even then, they would be hard pressed to come up with logical and meaningful answers.
How about it, Pak Awang? Are you man enough to accept my challenge?
I challenge Awang Selamat, if he is monitoring these posts, to specify exactly what Malaysia should do to improve the country's international competitiveness, attract more and better foreign investments, upgrade the country's infrastructure on a truly open tender basis, make strict meritocracy the basis of appointments and promotions in the Cabinet, civil service, government-linked companies, the judiciary, the police and the armed forces, improve the country's national education system to make national schools the automatic choice for all Malaysian children and to make Malaysia a better place to live, raise a family and work.
But, of course, this would tax the intellectual capabilities of Awang Selamat (and his Utusan apparatchiks) to the utmost, and, even then, they would be hard pressed to come up with logical and meaningful answers.
How about it, Pak Awang? Are you man enough to accept my challenge?
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old issue
written by amoker, January 05, 2009
written by amoker, January 05, 2009
Religious schools in Perak is already given land titles like the Chinese schools and i heard the Tamil schools as well. They also pay RM1 for the yearly tax, something that UMNO does not provide.
On the land conversion, the Malays have always got their land titles. The orang asli does not. The Chinese in settelments were bluff by MCA that it is impossible (without trying). I think the same goes to Indians. What is wrong with locals getting land titles when UMNO Johor is selling freehold lands to Singaporeans? Recently , Sarawak also expressed their intention to grab the singaporean market. Both states are BN owned and they kept quiet when selling of lands to foreigners. What about needy Malaysians?
On the land conversion, the Malays have always got their land titles. The orang asli does not. The Chinese in settelments were bluff by MCA that it is impossible (without trying). I think the same goes to Indians. What is wrong with locals getting land titles when UMNO Johor is selling freehold lands to Singaporeans? Recently , Sarawak also expressed their intention to grab the singaporean market. Both states are BN owned and they kept quiet when selling of lands to foreigners. What about needy Malaysians?
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written by johj, January 05, 2009
written by johj, January 05, 2009
Again and again, people do not know the history of the Communist emergency. The Goverment should appreciate the role of the Chinese in combating the CT menace. Firstly they were placed in new villages, preventing them from being influenced by CT propaganda for years. They were also deprived of basic needs and suffered in terms economically compared to other Chinese living in towns and cities. Where they are staying now is not permanent, Goverment have the right to chase them out to make way for development. You people out there (whether you are Chinese or Malay or Indians) dont realise that if only 10 Chinese out of the whole populace in new villagers in each state joined the Communist Terrorist Organisation (CTO), Malaysian would be deprived of another 30 years setback of economy, social and livelihood. This is evident from the earlier experience of the 1st and 2nd incursion of the Communist expansion into Malaysia (from 1948 to 1960 and from 1969 to 1989). It seems the MB of Perak is the first and only one to have understand the plight of the Chinese in new villagers which should have aplied much earlier (after 1989) by UMNO. Please dont put in bullshit excuses of blaming the DAP. As such, Joe plumber' comment doesnt make sense.
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written by johj, January 05, 2009
written by johj, January 05, 2009
Awang selamat, I dont know who you are. You are asking why the retired military and Police personnel were not given land. Why should they be given land? After all they received their pensions and gratuity after serving the Goverment. I am one of the ex service personnel and I am still landless but I do not complain. Perhaps Awang selamat can provide some explanations or evidence to show those retired personnel had been given land. If you do not have the evidence, please keep your comments to yourself.
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Nizar a true Malaysian. Utusan Malaysia can go to hell
written by Syarif, January 05, 2009
written by Syarif, January 05, 2009
As a Malay, I'm proud to have a 'brother' as in MB Nizar who knows how to govern well based on the principles of justice and equality. It is people like MB Nizar who will be able to help break down the barriers of race and racism which was put up by UMNO and Bn all these years.
BTW, Utusan Malaysia is just helping to dig the grave for UMNO/BN. Young educated Malay hardly read them, and those who does, mostly read them with a pinch of salt.
BTW, Utusan Malaysia is just helping to dig the grave for UMNO/BN. Young educated Malay hardly read them, and those who does, mostly read them with a pinch of salt.
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written by Pat Ling, January 05, 2009
written by Pat Ling, January 05, 2009
Why should we get worked up with newspapers that report nothing but garbage? Only those with thrash mentality consume garbage. And we all wonder why the authorities continue to renew the licenses of such garbage establishments.
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Nizar should disclose the figures
written by gerard1968, January 05, 2009
written by gerard1968, January 05, 2009
Utusan is best used as toilet paper. Nizar should disclose the breakdown of freehold land titles granted to Malays, Chinese, Indians and Orang Asli in Perak under the previous UMNO-BN administration and the number of similar titles granted by the PR government since taking over the state. Nizar has proven to be a fair, just, transparent and accountable leader. Such titles are also being given to numerous Malay villages, kampung tersusun and religious schools in Perak. Utusan is merely the mouthpiece of corrupt, greedy, incompetent, immoral and power crazy politicians in UMNO who have only weakened, impoverished and impeded the Malay race in the name of Malay supremacy and dominance.
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Land is a state matter
written by anakperak, January 06, 2009
The stupidty of people like joe the plumber never fails to astound me. Land is a state matter and no federal government policy can override the Federal Constitution. It is for the Perak state government to decide whom to give freehold land titles to based on the special circumstances of each case. As it stands these people have been occupying state land for decades and are entitled to permanent titles. It is not a case of giving land to any Tom, Dick and Harry unlike during the BN administration when it was a case of giving land to UMNO members, their families and cronies purely to enrich themselves. If the rakyat in other states demand the same then it is for their respective state governments to decide whether to grant similar freehold titles or not. These other BN controlled state governments are not bound by the Perak decision. At the end of the day it is the rakyat that benefit and not the UMNO/BN parasites who claim to be the majority! Hidup Rakyat Perak!
People like joe the plumber just rave and rant because they have got a rocket up their bottom that is likely to stay beyond the next general election!
written by anakperak, January 06, 2009
The stupidty of people like joe the plumber never fails to astound me. Land is a state matter and no federal government policy can override the Federal Constitution. It is for the Perak state government to decide whom to give freehold land titles to based on the special circumstances of each case. As it stands these people have been occupying state land for decades and are entitled to permanent titles. It is not a case of giving land to any Tom, Dick and Harry unlike during the BN administration when it was a case of giving land to UMNO members, their families and cronies purely to enrich themselves. If the rakyat in other states demand the same then it is for their respective state governments to decide whether to grant similar freehold titles or not. These other BN controlled state governments are not bound by the Perak decision. At the end of the day it is the rakyat that benefit and not the UMNO/BN parasites who claim to be the majority! Hidup Rakyat Perak!
People like joe the plumber just rave and rant because they have got a rocket up their bottom that is likely to stay beyond the next general election!
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written by Bigjoe, January 06, 2009
written by Bigjoe, January 06, 2009
I like to add to Johj about the history of new villages. The original idea of new villages was concocted between the British and supported by Tan Cheng Lock. In fact it was opposed originally by both the Malays AND the Chinese themselves. The Malays opposed it because it was creating new Chinese community in rural areas traditionally seen as Malay. The Chinese opposed it because it was looked as 'internment'.
The fact this is an issue that UMNO ultra still manipulate, shows how they have not let go of outdated and perverted ideas i.e., they have not moved on and in fact the perversion is that they have ever said and thought is right. If UMNO cannot move the ultras on such an obviously outdated issue, what hope is there of moving them on issue such as the 'Ketuanan Melayu' and Islamization? This what people don't get, UMNO cannot reform. Its tied to its perverted past and can't move. It can only cover its perversion and it can't do it any more...
The fact this is an issue that UMNO ultra still manipulate, shows how they have not let go of outdated and perverted ideas i.e., they have not moved on and in fact the perversion is that they have ever said and thought is right. If UMNO cannot move the ultras on such an obviously outdated issue, what hope is there of moving them on issue such as the 'Ketuanan Melayu' and Islamization? This what people don't get, UMNO cannot reform. Its tied to its perverted past and can't move. It can only cover its perversion and it can't do it any more...
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written by Olek Skilgannon, January 06, 2009
written by Olek Skilgannon, January 06, 2009
Hey, Pak Awang Selamat! I am still waiting for your response to my challenge.
What's the matter, brudder? Not confident about your views or your ability to express them?
I note that you seem to have no problem in expressing your views and opinions on controversial topics, although you seem to be very careful to limit the publication of those views and opinions in just one publication.
Come on, Pak Awang. I thought that you had more testicular fortitude than this!
What's the matter, brudder? Not confident about your views or your ability to express them?
I note that you seem to have no problem in expressing your views and opinions on controversial topics, although you seem to be very careful to limit the publication of those views and opinions in just one publication.
Come on, Pak Awang. I thought that you had more testicular fortitude than this!
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written by barangkali, January 06, 2009
written by barangkali, January 06, 2009
Umnoputera concept is Ketuanan melayu, Nizar prefer the concept of doing good to others in return others will be good to us.
utusan fail to realise this that is the reason why the management need to raise it daily distribution price of RM1.50 per copy. Even at this price utusan struggle to survive financially as it fail to understand the simple logic of doing bad to others, will receive twice the bad karman from god.
utusan fail to realise this that is the reason why the management need to raise it daily distribution price of RM1.50 per copy. Even at this price utusan struggle to survive financially as it fail to understand the simple logic of doing bad to others, will receive twice the bad karman from god.
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Message for Joe The Plumber
written by Asama Pedas, January 06, 2009
written by Asama Pedas, January 06, 2009
These State Governments under PR are working seriously for the rakyat. The conversion of land to freehold is a way of delivering value to the assets the rakyat hold. This is brilliant economics.
Why can't UMNO goons do the same or even better rather than misquoting the Constitution to possibly block what PR State Governments wanted to do ?
Fight it out in delivering results than political polemics will make the nation better. Come on !
Why can't UMNO goons do the same or even better rather than misquoting the Constitution to possibly block what PR State Governments wanted to do ?
Fight it out in delivering results than political polemics will make the nation better. Come on !
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Fallacy by Joe Plumber and Cloud_92
written by Cool Eye, January 06, 2009
written by Cool Eye, January 06, 2009
Section 76 of NLC is about land to be used for public purposes la.
Don't try to act smart after reading a few paragraphs from the NLC.
It is an open secret in Melaka, where UMNO snake abuse state's power alienating lands for their cronies. "Name a land you want, and i can give it to you."
Blind supporters have one common symptom，getting more and more stupid.
Don't try to act smart after reading a few paragraphs from the NLC.
It is an open secret in Melaka, where UMNO snake abuse state's power alienating lands for their cronies. "Name a land you want, and i can give it to you."
Blind supporters have one common symptom，getting more and more stupid.
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Awang Selamat- future PM KroniLand
written by lalaman, January 06, 2009
written by lalaman, January 06, 2009
Awang Selamat has nothing positive to contribute except to fan racial hatred and prejudice in hope to obtain some bounty from UMNO. Its common among people of his nature to seek the easy way out. While other people has to struggle to eek out a living, he's using his pencils to prop up UMNO's posterior.
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written by Joe the Plumber, January 06, 2009
written by Joe the Plumber, January 06, 2009
Asama Pedas & Cool Eye,
Stop beating about the bush & give three or four letter arguments. Is that the best you can throw out of your mouth? Refute what I've just stated with substance, one by one, like a real man. Don't baling batu sembunyi tangan.
Yes S. 76 is about, among others, state alienating the land for public purpose. It must be read together with other provisions I mentioned above. But it must be done in consultation with and deliberation by the National Land Council, which also consist of rep from each state, based on the spirit of federalism.
State government leaders can't just run their business like their grandfarhers' coffee shop. Maybe the recipients deserve what the titles, but use proper chanel lah... don't be too eager politicking.
Stop beating about the bush & give three or four letter arguments. Is that the best you can throw out of your mouth? Refute what I've just stated with substance, one by one, like a real man. Don't baling batu sembunyi tangan.
Yes S. 76 is about, among others, state alienating the land for public purpose. It must be read together with other provisions I mentioned above. But it must be done in consultation with and deliberation by the National Land Council, which also consist of rep from each state, based on the spirit of federalism.
State government leaders can't just run their business like their grandfarhers' coffee shop. Maybe the recipients deserve what the titles, but use proper chanel lah... don't be too eager politicking.
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