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BR1M

(Versi Bahasa Melayu di akhir artikel ini)

1. My condemnation of BR1M as a form of corruption seems to upset and anger some people.

2. I still maintain that it is a form of bribe. This is made clear by the comment of a recipient from the kampung.

3. He said, “I will support Najib because he gave me money. Mahathir did not give me money”.

4. BR1M is from Government money. It is obviously intended to get people to vote for the Government party in the 13th General Election because the BN manifesto for that election promises bigger BR1M when the Government party wins. Explicitly it is about buying the vote of the electorate.

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DEMOCRACY

1. Most newly independent countries chose democracy as their political system. They believe fondly that they would get good Governments as the people would choose the leaders to rule their countries. The people must surely choose good leaders.

2. However many now rue the day they chose democracy. Studies have shown that the system is very open to abuse and the wrong people may be elected who will not only abuse the power conferred on them, but who are able to stay in power for decades. Effectively these leaders would become dictators.

3. What usually happens is that once these elected leaders gain control of the machinery of Government, they would be able to manipulate elections so that they or their party would not be defeated.

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KLEPTOCRATIC BY ASSOCIATION

1. One of the amazing things happening in Malaysia today is the willingness of certain people, educated and knowledgeable, to kowtow to Najib, to even kiss his hands as their anointed leader, democratically elected.

2. They must know that there are ample evidence that Najib had stolen money in his personal accounts at the bank, that the Dept. of Justice of America had reported that he (Malaysian Official 1 – identified by his own minister, Abdul Rahman Dahlan, as the Prime Minister) is involved in massive fraud involving money belonging to the Malaysian people, that his stepson Riza Aziz and his bosom pal Jho Low were involved in money laundering in the U.S., money belonging to 1MDB.

3. They know all this and more. But they continue to accept him as their leader, crowding around him to shake and kiss his hand. Even the highest elites stood by him.

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RETIREMENT

1. Some people seem to be annoyed that a 90+ man is not doing the natural thing for people of 90 i.e. rest, play with grandchildren and prepare for the next world.

2. Yes, I am not doing the right thing for a ninety year old. It is not always my choice. I am responding to the appeals by numerous groups of Malaysian people for me to do “something”.

3. Very early after Najib took over the premiership a lot of people, mainly Malays but also non-Malays seemed to be unhappy with Najib’s leadership and direction. Small businesses and contractors had to fold up because they were unable to compete.

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RASUAH II

 

Saya dan isteri saya mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir Batin kepada semua rakyat Malaysia, khususnya kepada pembaca blog ini

1. Dalam Pilihanraya Kecil baru-baru ini ramai daripada pengundi gembira menerima duit, beras dan alatan elektrik.

2. Mereka tentu tahu mereka telah menerima suapan rasuah. Yang memberi pun tentu tahu mereka melakukan perbuatan yang salah di sisi undang-undang dan juga di sisi agama yang mereka anuti.

3. Kerana rasuah inilah, pihak yang menyogok mendapat kemenangan.

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POLITICIANS

1. There are politicians and politicians. How they behave and how they react cannot fit into any mould.

2. When I was Prime Minister I was called all kinds of names. I was labelled an ultra, a firaun or pharoah, mahazalim, dictator, you name it, just anything derogatory or insulting or demeaning, and I have had it.

3. I did not take any action against them, I did not threaten them, I did not ask the police to question them, I did not arrest, detain and charge them for being terrorists, for sabotaging Malaysia’s banking system, sabotaging Malaysia’s economy.

4 And I did not threaten to sue them, nor did I sue them.

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PROTON

To: Proton car owners and buyers

I feel I owe you all an explanation as to why I resigned as Chairman of Proton.

I was not expelled by Proton management or owners. I decided on my own, for the sake of Proton I should leave. I therefore have no grudge against Proton nor do I want it to fail after I left.

This is because Proton seems to be having difficulties with the Government and for some unknown reason sales of Proton cars have plummeted.

I know I am persona non grata with the Government. I do not want to be the cause of Proton’s inability to recover because of my presence.

I would in fact like to see Proton recover and do well.

So, please, Proton owners and buyers, don’t take it out on Proton because I am no longer the Chairman. Please continue to support Proton.

Proton has great ideas about introducing new models which are of good quality. This month they will launch the new Perdana. Later in the year they will launch the new Persona and Saga.

Proton cannot expect any help from the Government.

Only Proton owners and fans can help Proton. So please help Proton, your national car maker.

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MEDIA RELEASE

NOTE TO EDITOR

Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad has resigned as Chairman of Proton Holdings, effective March 30, 2016.

A letter of resignation has been sent to Group Managing Director of DRB-HICOM Berhad, Dato Seri Syed Faisal Albar yesterday.

Dr Mahathir has also relinquished his post as the Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Petronas, also effective Mar 30, 2016. His decision has been communicated to UTP Rector Datuk Abdul Rahim Hashim.

Apart from that, Dr Mahathir has also resigned as the advisors to the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and the Tioman Island Development Authority (TIDA). The Chief Secretary to the Government has been informed of these resignations.

Office of Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad
Putrajaya
31st March 2016

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NOTA KEPADA EDITOR

Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad telah meletak jawatan sebagai Pengerusi Proton Holdings, berkuat kuasa 30hb. Mac 2016.

Surat peletakan jawatan telah dihantar kepada Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan DRB-HICOM Berhad, Dato Seri Syed Faisal Albar semalam.

Dr Mahathir juga telah melepaskan jawatannya sebagai Canselor Universiti Teknologi Petronas, juga berkuat kuasa 30hb. Mac 2016. Keputusannya telah disampaikan kepada Rektor UTP, Datuk Abdul Rahim Hashim.

Selain itu, Dr Mahathir juga telah meletakkan jawatan sebagai penasihat kepada Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi (LADA) dan Lembaga Pembangunan Pulau Tioman (TIDA). Ketua Setiausaha Negara telah dimaklumkan mengenai peletakan jawatan-jawatan ini.

Pejabat Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad
Putrajaya
31 Mac 2016

KIT SIANG DAN DR MAHATHIR

1. Saya diberitahu bahawa ramai ahli dan pemimpin bawahan UMNO marah kerana saya berada bersama Kit Siang dalam usaha menjatuhkan Dato Seri Najib.

2. Ya, ini memang pelik dan aneh. Kami adalah musuh ketat. Tetapi kami berdua mempunyai pendirian yang sama berkenaan penyingkiran Najib sebagai Perdana Menteri.

3. Sepatutnya penyingkiran ini dibuat oleh UMNO. Dalam pertandingan antara saya dengan Tengku Razaleigh ahli dan pemimpin UMNO secara terang boleh memihak kepada Tengku Razaleigh. Saya tidak menakutkan mereka, tidak membuang mereka dari jawatan atau parti. Yang Menteri terus jadi Menteri, demikian juga Ketua Bahagian dan perwakilan.

4. Tetapi hari ini kebanyakan ahli dan pemimpin UMNO sudah jadi bisu, pekak dan buta. Mereka tahu kesalahan Najib tetapi mereka sokong juga Najib. Walau apa pun kesalahan yang dilakukan oleh Najib mereka tetap sokong.

5. Mungkin kerana dedak yang disuap oleh Najib. Shahrir mengaku dia terima 1 juta dan Ahmad Maslan 2 juta (laporan di sini). Takkan yang lain tidak dapat habuan.

6. Kerana kepentingan diri dan tamak UMNO tidak akan menjatuhkan Najib. Kerana kepentingan diri, bangsa, negara dan agama juga sanggup dijual. Tidak ada ahli UMNO selain daripada beberapa Ketua Cawangan yang berani menentang Najib. Kalau nak harap UMNO jatuhkan Najib, tidak mungkin.

7. Ini bukan UMNO lagi. Janganlah berlagak sebagai ahli UMNO yang kononnya tidak sanggup melihat saya bersama Kit Siang. Yang tidak sayang UMNO ialah kamu sekalian, kamu yang membisu, kamu yang pekak dan buta kerana semua anggota ini sudah ditutup dengan dedak dan lain-lain.

8. Jangan soal saya. Soal diri sendiri. Apakah kamu berjuang untuk bangsa, agama dan tanahair apabila kamu melindungi perbuatan Najib menghilangkan duit rakyat dan sekarang menjual tanah yang dibeli dari Kerajaan berharga RM60/- satu kaki persegi dan dijual kepada Tabung Haji dengan harga RM3,500/- satu kaki persegi, mengenakan cukai G.S.T. keatas rakyat dan menghapuskan subsidi untuk bayar hutang 1MDB sebanyak 42 billion Ringgit, memiliki 2.6 billion Ringgit dalam akaun peribadi yang disembunyi daripada rakyat, kononnya untuk PRU 13 tetapi, kononnya belanja lebih dari 1 billion Ringgit untuk PRU 13 tetapi kemudian hantar balik kepada penderma 2.03 billion. Tak masuk akal 2.6 tolak 2.03 tinggal berapa? Dari mana datang 1 billion lebih yang kononnya dibelanja untuk PRU 13. Perbelanjaan yang begini banyak menyalahi undang-undang.

9. Najib memalukan negara kerana Malaysia sekarang dikenali sebagai 1 dari 10 negara yang mengamal rasuah terbesar. Najib sendiri dicemuh diseluruh dunia. Inilah pemimpin yang awak sokong dan pertahan. Ini adalah pengkhianatan terhadap UMNO, terhadap orang Melayu, terhadap negara.

10. Rakyat lebih benci melihat ahli UMNO yang menyokong Najib daripada ahli UMNO berada diatas pentas bersama Kit Siang untuk menjatuhkan Najib.

11. Kami tak makan dedak sesiapa.