Friday, May 9, 2008

The Ex-Gratia Payment

The Malaysian Government of Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi recently decided to pay certain judges ex-Gratia Payments.

Clearly the Government felt contrite over what had happened to these judges many years ago, and felt a need to make amends, but not quite enough to apologise as was suggested by the de facto Minister of Justice, Dato Zaid Ibrahim.

In fact if newspaper reports are to be believed the Cabinet rejected the proposal by the new Law Minister. Nothing was decided about the ex-Gratia payment.

But a dinner was held by the Bar Council which rumours say was paid for by the Government during which the Prime Minister announced two things which must gladden the hearts of members of the Bar.

(Edisi Bahasa Melayu di bawah)



The announcement were;

1) A commission would appoint judges

2) Ex-Gratia payments would be paid to Tun Salleh Abbas and the six judges who tried to frustrate the work of the first tribunal.

I will not elaborate on the Tun Salleh case reserving this for the future. But in my blog, the question was asked whether the ex-Gratia payments constitute contempt of the Tribunal.

Not being a lawyer I cannot really say with certainty but I understand the rules and procedures which apply to the courts do not necessarily apply to the Tribunal. So they may not be in contempt.

But the fact remains that the payments imply that the Government does not quite agree with the decisions of the properly constituted Tribunals. Perhaps it is because the quality of mercy was not exercised. Perhaps it is because the judges suffered from financial losses because of the findings of the Tribunals.

I would like to clarify here, and I stand to be corrected of course, that on appeal by the Attorney-General, I agreed that all the judges be paid their full pensions.

Again if I am not mistaken Tun Salleh Abbas was entitled to and accordingly draws two pensions; one when he reached the age of fifty-five and another at the end of his term as Lord President following his dismissal.

It is possible that as a former State Councillor he also draws a pension.

The other judges were also paid their pensions and where they fulfilled the Malaysian pension scheme they too would receive two pensions.

Maybe I should mention here that I am not so fortunate since I was never paid any pension when I attained the age of 55. Instead I only received my pension when I stepped down in 2003, at the age of 78.

I mention this only for the purpose of comparison. I am not seeking any pension or ex-Gratia or whatever payment from the Government upon reaching the statutory age of 65.

It was reported in the newspapers today that as Petronas Adviser, I am paid RM15,000 a month, not by the Government but by Petronas. I would like to state that this income is taxable and a sum of RM4,500 is deducted monthly.

I also serve as Adviser for Proton, the Langkawi Island Development Authority (LADA) and the Tioman Island Development Authority. For these three entities, I do not receive any form of payment nor do I seek any. If it is felt that the Government can ill-afford the allowance I receive the Government can always stop paying. I will continue to serve even if I am paid nothing.



EDISI BAHASA MELAYU

Bayaran ex-Gratia

Kerajaan Malaysia di bawah pentadbiran Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi baru-baru ini mengambil keputusan untuk membuat bayaran ex-gratia kepada beberapa orang hakim.

Jelas sekali kerajaan berasa bersalah terhadap apa yang berlaku kepada hakim-hakim ini dan merasakan perlu untuk menebus kesalahan itu, tetapi tidaklah sampai ke tahap meminta maaf seperti yang dicadangkan Menteri yang dipertanggungjawabkan ke atas hal-ehwal undang-undang Dato Zaid Ibrahim.

Jika laporan akhbar hendak dipercayai, Kabinet telah menolak cadangan Menteri Undang-Undang yang baru. Tiada keputusan yang debuat berkenaan bayaran ex-gratia.

Tetapi Majlis Peguam telah mengadakan satu acara makan malam yang menurut khabar angin, ianya dibiayai pihak Kerajaan, di mana Perdana Menteri telah mengumumkan dua perkara yang sudah tentu menggembirakan sebilangan ahli Majlis Peguam.

Pengumuman tersebut adalah;

1) Suruhanjaya untuk melantik hakim

2) Bayaran ex-Gratia kepada Tun Salleh Abbas dan enam hakim yang telah cuba menggagalkan tribunal yang pertama

Saya tidak akan huraikan kes Tun Salleh Abbas sehingga satu masa lain. Tetapi di dalam blog saya ini ada yang bertanyakan samada pembayaran ex-Gratia tersebut boleh dianggap sebagai menghina Tribunal.

Saya bukan peguam, jadi saya tidak boleh kata dengan muktamad samada ianya menghina atau tidak, tetapi saya juga faham bahawa undang-undang dan prosidur yang bersangkutan dengan mahkamah tidak semestinya boleh digunapakai oleh Tribunal. Jadi mungkin ianya tidak sampai ke tahap menghina.

Hakikatnya bayaran menunjukkan yang Kerajaan tidak begitu setuju dengan keputusan Tribunal, walaupun Tribunal tersebut ditubuhkan mengikut prosidur. Mungkin juga kerana faktor prihatin atau mungkin kerana hakim-hakim tersebut mengalami kerugian kewangan berikutan keputusan Tribunal.

Saya ingin nyatakan, dan jika saya bersalah maka saya perlu diperbetulkan, bahawa setelah mendengar rayuan Peguam Negara, saya bersetuju bahawa semua hakim-hakim tersebut dibayar pencen penuh.

Sekali lagi, jika tak silap saya, Tun Salleh Abbas berhak dan telahpun menerima dua pencen, satu setelah umurnya sampai ke tahap persaraan wajib (waktu itu) pada umur 55 dan satu lagi setelah tamat tempoh khidmatnya sebagai Ketua Hakim Negara setelah beliau dipecat.

Sebagai bekas Wakil rakyat juga beliau menerima pencen.

Hakim-hakim yang lain juga dibayar pencen mereka dan dimana mereka layak mengikut skim pencen Kerajaan Malaysia, mereka juga menerima dua pencen.

Mungkin saya patut sebut yang saya tidaklah bernasib baik seperti mereka kerana saya tidak mendapat pencen semasa mencapai umur 55 tahun. Sebaliknya, hanya menerima pencen setelah bersara pada tahun 2003 pada umur 78 tahun.

Saya sebutkan ini hanya sebagai perbandingan. Bukanlah saya hendak menuntut bayaran pencen, ex-Gratia ataupun apa jua bayaran daripada kerajaan bagi diri saya setelah mencapai tahap umur persaraan wajib pada 65-tahun.

Saya juga ingin menyebut bahawa di dalam laporan akhbar hari ini, sebagai penasihat Petronas saya dibayar RM15,000 sebulan, bukan oleh Kerajaan tetapi oleh Petronas. Saya ingin nyatakan yang pendapatan ini tidak seperti pencen, tidaklah bebas cukai dan sebanyak RM4,500 ditolak setiap bulan.

Sebagai Penasihat Proton, Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi (LADA) and dan Lembaga Pembangunan Pulau Tioman saya tidak mendapat apa-apa bayaran, dan saya pun tidak menuntut apa-apa bayaran. Jika dirasakan yang Kerajaan ini tidak mampu untuk membayar elaun tersebut, maka Kerajaan bolehlah menghentikan bayaran. Saya akan tetap berkhidmat walaupun tidak dibayar apa-apa.

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kamal said...

This is the right way. Now everyone knows what kind of person you are. Honest and ever willing to serve. After all if anyone is appointed as consultant, they must be paid. Who work for free ? Why must they expect you to toil for free ? You are helping to manage a billions Ringgit company. RM 15k is cheapo. Others would demand 10 times that plus bonus etc.

AMLG said...

BN dan PKR hari ni bukan ketahuan hala lagi. hahahahah. Lantak depa la che det oii. jangan layan sangat. buang karan

Freddie Kevin said...

You revelation on the pensions for those judges shows your compassion.All these comments and remorse on the part of the present government now on the Tun Salleh episode is nothing more than a diversion from the more critical issues that need answers from all BN supporters.

asri said...

Assalamualaikum Tun...org Arab pernah berkata..mereka buat business dengan Malaysia disebabkan oleh 3M iaitu Malaysia, Muslim dan Mahathir...sebagai rakyat yg sangat bangga dengan Tun, RM15K sebulan yg dibayar oleh Petronas tu tak berbaloi dengan jasa dan usaha Tun selama menjadi PM Malaysia...nak juga tahu berapa harga yg dibayar pada penasihat Parti Keadilan Rakyat.. Brother Anwar Bin Ibrahim....

DER said...

really.. many not mention in the newspaper..

they only say u get paid of RM15k and then fullstop.

however, if u have done your work.. u deserve the pay or if they had promised u so.

Freddie Kevin said...

Your revelation on the pensions fr those judges shows your compassion.Comments,remorse,actions etc emanating from the present govt on the Tun Salleh episode is nothing more than a diversion. More critical issues that all true BN supporters want answers to stop the rot that led to the humiliating election results remains unanswered.

singgiek said...

i do agreed with you some of the points you have mention. however, i would like to add on one thing here that, nowadays, people only concern and focus too much on how much they can get, but neglect on how much efford have been push in. Or complain abt they have been underpay (perhaps they are), but never think about the self-capabilities.
Sad to hear, this is the fast and reality. and this always create a vicious circle.

tan said...

hidup mahathir! is good just do it !the time u be the prime minister is very not like the "MR.anti rasuah" raise price oil and thing .I hope ur son can be the new government at next time !

malayamuda said...

Dear Tun,

Indeed your memory has not failed you............you are able to re collect details and nitty gritty as far as 20 years ago........

what then happened at the Lingam Royal commission ?

Zakhir's Zoo said...

Tun,

By convention of regular commercial pratices, even globally, you ought to be given a golden handshake to recognise the contributions and illustrious service that you have given for this tanahair as an office bearer.

The norm is that you be given at least last drawn salary and allowances, one month for every year of service.

That's RM 22,826.65 (PM's salary) + RM 14,907.20 (Minister's salary) + RM 6,508.59 (MP's salary), which comes about to RM 44, 242.44 per annum. For the 29 years you served as Minister of Education, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Trade and Industry, Prime Minister, Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance, you should be given a RM 1.283 million in one bullet payment as "golden handshake", as practiced by many organisations in the world, in recognition of the illustrious service rendered.

If housing allowance, personal allowances and even entertainment allowances that typically top Malaysian public servants enjoy is factored in, the sum should be more.

'Melayu ini tak lupa'

Bunda said...

Dear Tun,

Like many, I admit that I have a love-hate relationship with you. There are many things to admire and respect you for, just as they are many things to despise you for.

This latest post by you is an admirable one. If what you say is true, that these judges have been paid their pensions all along, then the ex-gratia payments declared for them could be construed as a formal apology for other wrongs done to them in the past.

By the way, time to

mekyam said...

That's what I love most about you, dear Tun Doc - you just say it as it is.

It's so good to hear you add this clarification to that whole ex-gratia thing in your refreshing no frills way.

I'm sure the AAB government thought to embarrass you somehow with it as well as to draw the rakyat's attention away from their impotence after the routing suffered in GE12.

Can't say the whole strategy got that much mileage. Most people saw through the sham.

Shame on AAB and the Law Minister for using Tun Salleh and the other Ex-Justices as pawns in their pathetic game. It certainly wasn't the Ex-Justices "sufferings" they were trying to alleviate, it's their own discomfort. Hehehe!

rahsia said...

Spin whichever way you might, I found it hard to believe everything you said.

Ruz said...

When i was studying, I read a book on Dr. Mahathir, I also read books on Daim Zainuddin and other successful personalities, just to get something useful from their experiences.

Maybe many of today's youngsters don't know that Dr Mahathir was once a true and honest doctor, who is willing to give medical consultant and medications for free in order to help the poor citizens in Alor Setar. It shows that he has the human factor that is no longer exist it the heart of today's leaders.

The willingness to help people for free! This is what that is lack in the heart of our leaders, sincerity in doing their job!

GGeranium said...

In case if anyone not sure what is Ex gratia. here's the definition:
"Ex gratia (sometimes ex-gratia) is Latin (lit. 'by favour') and is most often used in a legal context. When something has been done ex gratia, it has been done voluntarily, out of kindness or grace. In law, an ex gratia payment is a payment made without the giver recognising any liability or legal obligation."

I would wonder if what is the main purpose behind this payment.

If it is to calm down the beast, I would say that our government is not strong enough.

If that is to acknowledge the damages has been made, is monetary form the best way to be?

This non-taxable gifts really a durian runtuh. I definitely would be ashamed of myself if I receive it!

Putera Melayu said...

kenapa perundangan islam zamna RasulAllah tidak diajdikan panduan?

Charlsen said...

Keep going Tun!!!

OneEyeSleepy said...

I will have to wait for your article on the Tun Salleh case before I can make any sense out of this one.

Even then, I would want to read the view of another's perspective. Younger generations like me have no knowledge on the Tun Salleh incident at all.

Paco said...

Thank you sir. It is sad day indeed for the nation when you have to write about about your meager monthly compensation from Petronas. There is no shame to you sir. The shame belong to all of us.

All of us who took everything for ourselves and for no one else.

Shahabudeen Jalil said...

korang nie semua tak pergi sembahyang jumaat ke ??? aku bersangka baik korang kat overseas.. hehe.

Hantu Laut said...

Dear Tun,

If the judges are already receving pensions why should they be paid ex-gratia?

Why didn't the present government make known this fact so the public would know the truth?

It makes no sense to me.

rashid said...

Tun,

great to see and hear your side of the story. This is because,

1. The ex-gratia payment issue depicts the present government as trying to help the dismissed judges(by yourself).
Whereas, based on Tun's input, you've approved the appeal by AG to give them full pensions although they were dismissed by Tribunal.

2. Today's mainstream media reports on the pension & allowance paid by Govt for being adviser to Petronas. This story gives the impression that Govt is wasting money to pay the amount for you as an Adviser. As Kamal mentioned, i believe the amount is small for the contribution that you're bringing in.

Again, Tun thanks for giving us the other side of the story so the public can evaluate the truth and make their own judgement.

aizat said...

salam...

tun,macammana pula ya pendapat tun ttg kes mahkamah syariah benarkan kes khalwat? kemudian menteri berkaitan ckap tiada undang-undang diperingkat persekutuan dan negeri yg larang mualaf dr murtad.. ini ke Malaysia yg agama rasminya ISLAM? atau hanya pada nama? Mohon pendapat tun..

wassalam...

haram98 said...

Hi Tun Dr MM

We are talking about Malaysia Boleh. I rather think the purpose of payment is to gain support from the Bar's Team after the great loss the current ruling party have incurred. It's more of a business decision i suppose. If money can gain support why they dont.

This is the similar thing they did for not let you win the Kubang Pasu division.

What goes by comes by. The act that are doing will be paid by our upcoming generation later.

barry said...

But then I read that your sons got USD8b from the corrupt deals during your time as PM of Malaysia. If this is true, then I guess RM15k/month is not really alot of money.

BluesMan said...

Tun, jangan ambil hati dengan komen dia orang ni. RM15K ni kira murah jika dibandingkan dengan jasa Tun kepada Malaysia.

Mulut chapoi depa nih...

malayamuda said...

Dear Tun,

How come you were bashed at Hardtalk ? Most of the questions left you speechless or harping on " the west thinks they know best " mantra.

How come during your time the press was muzzled ? I nearly fell off my chair when you said the press is gloryfying AAB now.

I remember we used to get coloured pics of you practically everyday in the MSM when you were PM. And every story was about how great you were.

During your time we never heard of the contributions of Tunku, Tun Razak and Tun Hussein.

We need an open debate on many issues Dr Mahathir. And you better come prepared and not forget things easily aka Mahathir mudah lupa !

Abi Qalam said...

Salam,

The Ex-Gratia payment is just a political efford to say sorry to those Honourable Judges. By the way, it's how our current YAB PM 'pulang paku buah keras' to YA Bhg Tun, everybody understood this. In fact, this is one by far soften the Lawyers Bar Councils tongue.

However, it's impossible for the goverment to admit that the Separation of Judiciary and Executive is well exercise in Malaysia, the truth is, the Rakyat longed for this matter to be realised. This is the real issues and cannot be tackle by just pouring 'The Cukup Makan Rakyat' tax moneys to 'The Honourable & Kaya Judges'.

Marco Van Basten said...

Dearest Tun,
Pls continue to do this. Dont let people to talk rubbish about u. I am getting sick of listening to that .. to this .. what ever.

mohfiz said...

Dear Tun Dr Mahathir,

It is unfortunate that the critical BN leaderS who are in power today,especially in UMNO, inspite of the 22 years having the opportunity to LEARN from and understand your LEADERSHIP that has given so MUCH for MALAYSIANS, ever forthcoming in putting and sustaining MALAYSIA on a PROGRESSIVE map, THEY obviously have FAILED you Tun.

The future of Malaysians are seemingly on a high stake roll, with BLANK dices at hand.

Tun, if only time could be rewinded back to Oct 2003...

U are A LEADER without comparison, even beyond Malaysian standards.

Shamsuddin Nawawi said...

Dear Tun,
I wrote about the Ex Gratia payment in my blog on April 23, 2008 and upon reading your posting on the same subject matter today, I still cannot find any good reason why the Government made such an announcement.

http://dongtalk.blogspot.com/2008/04/ex-gratia-payment.html

Victor J. said...

Tun
Biaq la depa nak kata apa. Tapi Tun, resign saja dari Petronas. Bukan depa ambik advice Tun. Buang masa saja. Lebih baik Tun spend time buat amal sikit. Ada jugak faedahnya...
OK Tun, we love you!!!

The Ceramic Designer said...

my dearest, dearest tun..

my eyes swelled with tears whenever i read about you the past many years.. so many things you've done for this country, and so many times i've wished i could have met you in person or write to you to convey my gratefulness for your compassionate leadership the past 2-3 decades.. but words had always failed me.. emotions always took over and my tears would just stream down.. i wish i could just give you a very big hug!!

For the many good and wonderful things that you've done for this country, the least the present govt could have done is to give you the respect that you deserve as a former PM for 22yrs.. or at least the respect for an elderly person who could have been like their own father!!

i'm writing this with tears still streaming down and now feeling so sebak mengenangkan Tun could have been my own father being forgotten and disrespected publicly..

i'm writing this down even 'comment moderation has been enabled'.. whatever that means!! maybe whatever i've written would not be published at all!! but i don't care.. i just want my former beloved PM-father to know that i'm among those who will not forget all your jasa-jasa.. semoga ALLAH kurniakan kesihatan badan dan fikiran buat Tun dan keluarga, assalamualaikum!!

michaelooi said...

If the government can splurge "berjuta-juta" ringgit to send someone up to space for sightseeing, then this shouldn't be something for anyone to be concerned about.

jebatmustdie said...

Dearest Tun,

That dinner was hailed to be the turning point in redeeming the judiciary. But it was plainly an act of gaining support from a few MINORITY. It tickles me that Pak Lah was trying to gain support from the leaders of the Pakatan Rakyat and the Bar COuncil.

This is a clear case of missing the point. What he should have done was to gain support from the majority public. I do not see those opposition leaders attended had cross over to the Barisan Nasional because of this effort. It was a waste of time and more importantly, money.

He should tackle the issues of inflation, the rising cost of living of prices, blatant corruption among his family members and the deteriorating crime index first. Those are the main issues. If HUGE amount of money were spent to lessen the grievances of the MINORITY group, then WE the MAJORITY would really like to know how much was the ex-gratia payments made to those 5 top judges.

Thank you Tun for the revelation. May God bless you.

lovemalaysia said...

Dearest Tun with full respect,

just read your letters to The Sun just now, a good contribution to rakyat to speak out what is bottom from your heart. "Why BN and UMNO performed miserably" at least we have a clearer pictures about it rather than hearing rumours all these while. No wonder it makes rakyat mad all the times since year 2004 lead by AAB.
I would say we will not think you have betrayed Malaysia our beloved country for your the statements you have written instead of you are our true Hero.
A true Hero we have believe in you all these while. Hope your continuance of good work and sow of love for rakyat of Malaysia will have good harvest very soon.

Long live Tun and Best of Health Always. We hope to celebrate the day together with you and always looking forward that Mukhriz will be your successor one fine day.
May God Bless Tun & Family Best of Health Always!

For those who have not read the article please read it and balance your view towards what is BN & UMNO now.

BTW, your contributions towards our country Malaysia is more than what Petronas have paid you. It is not the matter of money paid but instead the full respect and appreciations that we should valued more.

All for new hope in the new goverment!

Hamba said...

Dear Tun Dr Mahathir,

No matter what people say about you, for me you are the greatest leader i have known. Whatever you do there is reason behind it. You have develop our beloved country very well. I love you as my father Tun, I will support you forever and please don't stop fighting for us. Hidup Tun. Semoga Allah panjangkan umur, murahkan rezeki Tun sekeluarga.

"PERJUANGAN YANG BELUM SELESAI"

Zainal Ariffin Ashari said...

Tun,

Saya kira satu lagi trait sesebuah administration yang lemah ialah selalu dikelilingi orang yang gagal untuk memberi pandangan serta nasihat yang bernas, mixing with the wrong people lah gamaknya. Termasuklah seperti kes ini.

Salam

p/s Tindakan DS Nazri terhadap Tun memang rude, beliau harus memohon maaf dari hujung rambut sehngga hujung kaki.


overlook atau tidak mengkaji sebarang

eddy said...

Salam Hormat Tun, I think the right and fair way is to form another Royal Commisssion for a review of the Tribunal's decision/recommendation on the Tun Salleh Abbas matter. To be fair to the Tribunal members it could have made a difference if Tun Salleh had actually appeared to face the Tribunal in person to answer the charges against him.

In light of the pensions that was given to Tun Salleh and the other judges then I see no reason why any ex-gratia payment needed to be given to these judges.

As for the payment you received as Advisor to Petronas, that is spoon feed, Tun, compared to how much you have done to the nation of ours, so nobody else should question this matter it would make them sound dim.

No matter Tun, I think we Malaysians are more interested why the MP for Rembau was labeled as the richest unemployed by DAP's Lim Kit Siang in Parliament recently.

DrZhivago said...

Dear Tun,
The usual politicking and ruckus,
that certain people will always make no matter what - with respect to the question raised regarding your payment as advisor.
RM15,000 btw is a descent sum or perhaps low, that could be paid to a person of your stature as an advisor to petronas.
I know of useless people of no worth, drawing salaries in excess of RM30,000 in certain private companies.

JaneWee said...

I think this is a good beginning.Now everyone can voice up their comments. I appreciate your contribution in building up Malaysia. But,It's seen like Malaysia need more people who are capable. Hope to read your new article soon.

woodyooi said...

Dear Mahathir,

Friday, nice time for a joke ,cheer up.(source:Internet)

Politician Jokes

A bus load of politicians were driving down a country road when all of a sudden the bus ran off the road and crashed into a tree in an old farmer's field. The old farmer after seeing what happened went over to investigate. He then proceeded to dig a hole and bury the politicians.

A few days later, the local sheriff came out, saw the crashed bus, and then asked the old farmer, "Were they all dead?"

The old farmer replied, "Well, some of them said they weren't, but you know how them politicians lie."

BADD said...

Wahai Tun Dr Mahathir,

Hanya Jauhari Yang Mengenal Manikam

Ular Menyusur Akar Tidak Akan Hilang Bisanya

Yang Lemah, Tetap Lemah - Buatlah strategi apa pun, rakyat tetap tahu menilai.

Keep it up TDM.

I'm one of the millions of your admirer.

May Allah Bless You.

Palister said...

Assalamualaikum Tun,

Pembayaran ex gratia itu pada saya menunjukkan satu tindakan yang kurang bijak daripada kerajaan pimpinan Pak Lah.Apa yang cuba dibuktikan di sini? Saya rasa, dan saya percaya yang Tun Salleh Abbas dan enam hakim lain tidaklah hidup merempat hinggakan kerajaan terpaksa pula membayar mereka. Benar kata Tun, mereka menerima lebih dari satu duit pencen. Bagaimana pula dengan rakyat Malaysia yang lain? Dengan gaji cuma RM 1300 ringgit sebulan hendak menyara isteri dan anak-anak ditengah kota Kuala Lumpur? Bukankah mereka juga perlu dibayar wang saguhati?

Kadangkala geli hati melihat gelagat kerajaan dan ahli politik, kata mereka tiada peruntukan, tetapi projek mega sudah diluluskan..

noor faiza said...

Salam buat Tun yang dikasihi,

Untuk pengetahuan Tun, ramai pengundi termasuk saya yang tidak langsung memikirkan isu kehakiman Tun Salleh ini semasa keluar mengundi di PRU12 tempohari.

Ramai pula pengundi muda yang tidak tahu menahu hal ini. Tiba-tiba sahaja isu ini menjadi panas dan dikatakan sebab kenapa ramai tolak BN. Kami sebenarnya tidak berminat nak tahu kerana ianya tidak menjejaskan kehidupan harian kami.

PM Abdullah bagaikan lupa punca sebenar rakyat menolaknya. Cuba lari dari masalah dengan menggembar-gembur cerita 'basi'

Maafkan saya Tun, tapi saya tak boleh terima cara kerajaan sekarang ini melayan Tun. Tun adalah maruah kami rakyat Malaysia yang kami banggakan.

Walaupun ada soalan-soalan seperti 'kenapa perlu bayar Tun?' dari pihak pembangkang, tolonglah mana-mana kementerian atau badan yang menjawabnya dahulu. Tidak perlulah Tun sahaja ditinggalkan untuk menjawabnya bagaikan tiada sesiapa lagi yang bersama Tun menegakkan kebenaran.

Harap Tun banyak bersabar dan tenang selalu. Saya gembira melihat Tun di TV1 tadi semasa solat Jumaat. Akhir kata Tun, selamat bertolak ke Jakarta dan selamat pulang.

erik said...

sudah lah..pi buat roti le

Cash said...

Hard to say what is the ideal solution on the discussed matter as too much as been left unsaid and also hidden from the public eye. So how does one decide without enough information.

Just like the tv series X-files there are too many FILES locked away, to hide the truth.

Conspiracies and lies is the new MOTTO for many governments around the world and Mahathir you are no exception to this.

butterfly trade said...

apa yang penting adalah kestabilan negara baik dari segi ekonomi dan politik. tapi kini selepas PRU ke 12, segalanya seakan kabur, kuasa dan pengaruh politik dilihat semakin kelam begitu juga dengan suasana ekonomi. amat menyedihkan melihat pimpinan negara hari ini begitu lemah. harap TUN dan YB Mukhriz akan terus menyuarakan pandangan, kritikan dan komen yang membina demi kepentingan negara dan rakyat keseluruhan. kami menanti kelahiran seorang pemimpin seperti TUN yang dapat menjana pembangunan Malaysia. itulah harapan kami masyarakat kampung di malaysia.

vokoyo said...

I wish to point out that the Orang Asli, not the malays, are the original inhabitants of Malaysia. Most of the malay Malaysians came from Sumatra and other parts of Indonesia. They only migrated here much earlier than the Chinese and Indian Malaysians. It does not mean they deserve privileges or rights just because they were the pioneer immigrants.

It is true that there have been abuses under the name of malay special rights and it is the duty of the malays in particular, and all Malaysians in general, to stop it so that the rightful malays get their rights, and the non-malays get their rights as citizens of this country.

It is a sad thing to say, but I do believe the main thing that is holding back malays is not the Chinese or the Indians, but the malays themselves. That is why Badawi and Mahathir have been quoted as telling to throw away crutches and work hard to face the challenges of globalisation.

The malay and others of the same mind should learn to stand on their own feet rather than claim for special rights and privileges. The world is becoming globalised and if they don't change their attitude, they will only become beggars in their own country.

As for the malays who insist on hiding behind the veil of malay special rights - you have lost the respect of non-malays a long time ago.

We also suspect that the current situation will, unfortunately, get worse if no action is taken now. Why? Because our kids in school hardly mix with each other. They will grow up with little understanding of their fellow Malaysians, and with the suspicions that exist, it will be worse.

The truth of the matter is that polarisation in Malaysia is caused by the discriminatory practises of the government - especially after the NEP - rather than vernacular education.

The NEP is upheld for the rich and not the poor in Malaysia.

Whether we admit it or not, the problem is that the special rights and privileges given have now resulted in only a selected few malays getting richer and richer. The bulk of the malays, especially in the rural areas are not benefiting from the system.

Poor people are poor people, rich people are rich people - no matter which race they come from.

The poor in Malaysia must be served but I am sure all taxpayers feel that this should be done in a manner which is blind to age, ethnicity, gender and religion.

What is wrong with extending help to all deserving citizens based on merits and needs regardless of race?

The Malaysia problem is that rich do become richer. And because of the political system, the players are the same.

Out of control - this is all I can say about any type of enforcement and the level of corruption in Malaysia. No idea what Badawi has done in his four years in office but judging from the ground, I guess nothing much.

If you have ever heard of the simple saying, "Give a man a fish, he eats for a day, teach him how to fish and he eats for a lifetime." you will realise that many non-malays have learned how to fish but the government is still handing out fishes to the malays. One day the fish will run out.

If you want to say discrimination is here in the US, yes, of course it is. Can you name a country where it doesn't happen? But let me tell you one thing - if you go looking for it, you will find it. But in Malaysia, you don't have to go look for it because it seeks you out, slaps you in your face every which way you turn, and is sanctioned by law!

Official figures have more than one million Chinese Malaysians emigrating over the past 25 years. Why did they emigrate? I am sure the government knows.

For most professionals, living abroad has its own ups and downs. But you get dignity, fair treatment and respect for your ability. You get a voice too. And ears to hear you.

Brain drain by the tank-loads is what we get. Every single year, Malaysia loses people who could potentially contribute to the country immensely.

So malay, you may keep your rights and perpetuate them. Such things are archaic. Who loses in the end? Your country, which should have been a first world one by today.

I sympathize with those that have benefited from the NEP, but the bad news is that the price he pays for his progress is much higher than what he pays for his benefit.

These special rights and privileges were once a necessity for them to move forward. Today, after many decades, they find themselves still standing in the same place.

It is a shame that our history has been constantly twisted so that our younger generation has no understanding of Malaysia's foundation and its true aspiration.

It is arguable that if not for the contributions of the Chinese and Indian Malaysians who helped in the development of this country tremendously, Malaysia would probably be in same category like Indonesia or the Philippines, if not worst.

To improve the malays lot, more have to be made to work in private companies where competition is real and what count is your ability. If special rights only help malays to become government servants, then all the more reason not to invoke special rights.

But of course, the present ruling elite drunken with wealth, will continue to fight this dream to ensure that Malaysia is kept divided so that BN can continue to rule.

Alternatively, Malaysians may begin to realise the dream of a new Malaysia.

The bitter truth is that the majority of this nation don't see the need to change things yet and until then, we can do little about it.

The bottom line with present day globalisation is this: compete on a level-playing field or you will lose. Plain and simple.

D_Dollah said...

Paying EX-GRATIA = APOLOGY !!!

No matter how you spin it. The truth is - its APOLOGY from the government.

27.7 Million Malaysian sees it differently from the Cabinet.

steelbos said...

Salam Tun,
Thankz kerana declare pasal elaun RM15K,LADA dll.This is what i want to know & harap Tun dapat ceritakan hal sebenar tentang tomahan2 yang banyak2 lagi.CONGRATS TUN

drputera said...

as i see it, tis is the way pak lah spent the "rakyat" monies.

as he used to spent out money by cancelling the "cynic" bride project and paid compensation amounting to hundred millions ringgit.

lord musan said...

..like what i have mentioned before this, Pak Lah will not expose the truth about anything.As for the pensions received by the judges,i am sure it amounts to a very good substantial amount.Normally if someone is sacked from any post they are not entitle for any monetary benefit or pensions but in your case u actually gave them the benefit but have they ever thanked you for that?never..Now that you have exposed how much pension and from which source,i guess everybody actually know the true story behind all this.Pak Lah's proposal of the ex gratia payment is just a diversion from the current problem..HIMSELF!
My dear Tun M,
you should claim balik all the money the Government owed you in the form of ex gratia as well.They should calculate the pension you should have received when you reached 55 until the day you quit your post.Also they should alsopay you whatever gratuity times your years of service and that is the least the government can do to show gratitude to you.I know that monetary matters is of no relevance to you at this age now but that should be set as a precedent to all leaders that have contributed to the growth of the nation.The leaders yang tak perform should take a 70% pay cut and strip of all their allowance and the best way is to get them to resign.Prepare a resignation letter on the weak leader's behalf and have him sign it!haha
As for PETRONAS, shame on you!one of the reason why you prosper in the oil and gas industry was because of Tun M's effort taking Malaysia into the foreign market.Paying him just RM15k is a disgrace to such a big organization like yours.Come on Petronas!You could do better than that!jangan jadi Melayu Mudah Lupa!

tunku said...

salam tun,

as the most respectful stateman what is RM15000 a month compare to what you have done for this nation.it's chicken feet.by right you should get more.even shahrizat and hamid othman receiving 35-48k a month as advisors.
anyway what pak lah did was just to gain back popularity which he has almost zero at this point of time.

lord musan said...

..lupa nak cakap..your writings no amtter about what subject never fails to amaze me..it kept me reading till the last word and still wanting for more..reading your writings and opinions are like eating kacang putih or that potato chip..once started to makan cannot stop sampai habis satu baldi..hehehe..my admiration to you is not confirned to your writings but also everytime you speak...on any subject!bukan nak bodek or beli jiwa tapi just ask anyone..you are one of a kind ..never have i seen anyone that can make either reporters ke,opposition ke that are lost for words whenever you give your answers or opinion...KUDOS and keep on writing Tun..KALAU BOLEH ONE ARTICLE PER DAY..you will always be my personal potato chip..hehehe

MYR said...

Dearest Tun,

I'm ignorant to politics but bold enough to admit it. Politics has never been my cup of tea, but Tun, your figure, your speech, your leadership, I can never forget. For a person as ignorant as I am, as impassive as I am towards politics, yet your leadership has touched me, has awakened me from my slumber. I’m ashamed to admit I’ve done nothing for the nation.

A graduate from UTP, I was there during your appointment as our chancellor, I was awed, inspired by your speech, asking us what we could do for the nation. I cannot remember the entire script but I remember the impact it had on me, and I had so looked forward to having you during my convocation last year (Aug 2007).

Unfortunately, Tun was restrained by your health conditions, Tun, the sighs of disappointment were apparent, especially mine, I had so long anticipated the day to stand before you, to look into your eyes and promise you I’ll do something for my nation, most of all, to listen to your ever motivating & inspiring speech. We pained and we prayed for Tun. Now, I am grateful for God had resumed you your health, maybe He foresees the necessity of Tun’s presence to once again save the nation from its downfall.

Tun, I seek your time if I may, to deliver us a speech (in your blog) you owe us last convocation, the batch of UTP graduates who entered the society without the most important certification from Tun yourself. Allow us to finally ‘graduate’ with your graduation lecture, allow these ignorant packs of youngsters a little more wisdom they may require down their paths. And may respectable leaders we so lack these days be birthed with your words.

Rosli said...

Assalamualaikum Tun,
Kami sekeluarga berharap Tun berserta keluarga berada dalam keadaan sihat Walafiat

Dahulu di bawah kepimpinan Tun, rakyat ternyata sangat beruntung dan bergembira, Tetapi sekarang ia sungguh suram dan tidak menentu.Banyak issue yang pelik pelik timbul sekelip mata. Perkara yang wajib kita ketengahkan saperti issue air dengan Singapura dan wajib kita tuntut di abaikan sama sekali. Tak tau lah kemana hala tuju kerajaan sekarang.Teruskan perjuangan murni mu Tun. Semoga di berkati Allah

Terina kasih Tun yang di sayangi.

Pak Malau said...

YABHG Tun, pemikir-pemikir Paklah hanya mengulagi taktik lama yang menjunamkan mereka pada pilihanraya lepas.Kritik Tun untuk naikkan Paklah. Semuanya salah Tun dahulu. Soalan kami, kalaulah Keadaan negara sudah terlalu teruk dan tidak mampu dibaiki lagi semasa diserahkan kepada Paklah, kenapa paklah terima tampuk kuasa?

Bagi kebanyakan rakyat, kami sudah tidak percaya lagi kepada media Media Prima. Setiap perkara buruk tentang Tun yang dipaparkan semesti ramuan berita separuh benar untuk memesongkan persepsi terhadap tun dan memperbaiki imej pakalh. Percayalah, setiap kali Tun diserang, setiap kali itu sokongan kepada paklah berkurang. Mereka hanya dapat menyeronokkan pengikut anwar ibrahim, yang sememangnya tidak pernah menyokong Tun dan juga paklah dari dulu lagi.

Nimoiz T.Y said...

I think we must do it something to settle Malaysia problem

DYI said...

dear Tun, your views on present political situation is needed, so please comment and propose remedy for the good of the country......thanks

Pak Agenda said...

Tun Mahathir,

Terima kasih di atas jasa Tun membawa Malaysia hingga ke tahap yang sangat membanggakan. Saya ingat lagi semasa saya kecil di Melaka dapat berjabat tangan dengan Tun di Ayer Keroh.

Pandangan saya, sekarang pelbagai isu2 hangat yang melanda di dalam dan luar negara kita. Di dalam sudah tentu dengan kesan PRU12 baru2 ini dan juga kenyataan Karpal Singh terhadap Sultan Perak.

Bagi saya ada yang mengemudi perkara ini supaya isu2 yang boleh melibatkan perselisihan faham antara kaum itu berlaku dan seterusnya menimbulkan huru-hara. Malah di kalangan Melayu sendiri sudah banyak pecah belahnya. Saya tidak menganggap isu2 hangat ini tidak penting tapi saya ingin mengambil peluang komen di blog Tun untuk menyampaikan agenda saya iaitu penyatuan Melayu. Itu agenda sebenar kita Melayu sekarang yang perlu diberi fokus yang tinggi.

Tun berhak untuk memberi pendapat terhadap UMNO dan pentadbiran kerajaan sekarang kerana saya tahu Tun sayangkan UMNO.

Cuma apa yang saya kesalkan sekarang Melayu kita seperti hilang arah. Lena dibuai isu2 yang membuat mereka tidak nampak agenda sebenar.

Penyatuan Melayu disini bukan saya maksudkan juga untuk meminggirkan kaum lain. Saya hanya ingin Melayu kuat seperti juga bangsa2 lain. Melayu tidak meminggirkan kaum lain kerana sifat Melayu itu sendiri lemah lembut dan suka tolong menolong. Malah berkorban kepentingan demi memberi kaum lain keselesaan.

Diharap Tun boleh juga memberi pendapat mengenai kepentingan penyatuan Melayu pada masa kini kepada anak muda Melayu seperti saya yang risaukan keadaan bangsanya.

Terima kasih.

noname said...

mm.. rice price increased..
why?
i thought paklah has move his direction towards the development of agriculture?
=.= reflecting a weak goverment.

ex gratia payment.
do they really need that much of money? wat a way of using the money. WASTED!

AK said...

YBhg Tun,
Entah macam mana saya merasa sedih membaca tulisan Tun, khususnya berkenaan Tun tidak mendapat bayaran satu sen pun sebagai penasihat badan-badan lain selain Petronas. Alangkah baiknya sekira orang separti YB Zulkifli Noordin (PKR – Kulim Bandar Baru) yang menimbulkan isu tersebut -- malahan semua wakil rakyat -- mencontohi tauladan Tun agar berkhidmat untuk rakyat tanpa bayaran sebagai wakil rakyat. Kita tengok berapa ramai yang sanggup.

Bung Karno said...

YABhg Tun,

Saya terbaca dlm NST tadi, wakil PKR mempertikai pencen sbg bekas PM yang dibayar pada Tun.

Wakil PKR tu betul punya kayu....

kadir0607 said...

Tun,

Saya adalah generasi yang lahir dan membesar pada era Tun. Saya ingin bertanya tentang isu Tun Salleh ini, cakap cakap kedai kopi berbunyi tindakan memberi ex gratia ini, secara tidak langsung membayangkan bahawa kerajaan bersetuju Tun telah tersilap dulu. Apakah ini benar? Pemahaman saya, mereka dipecat oleh sebuah tribunal. Dan jika permohonan maaf diperlukan, ia patut datang dari tribunal itu sendiri, dan bukannya kerajaan. (Betulkan saya jika saya salah, saya hanya lahir pada tahun 1982).

Akhir kata, saya sangat berharap Tun terus memberi buah fikiran yang bernas untuk kami generasi baru. Semoga Allah melanjutkan usia Tun.

Cak Kun Cak said...

Dear Tun,

It is very clear that this Government is trying very hard to spin the media to discredit you personally.

They tried the direct subversive method once and failed.Now they are trying the indirect method.They will fail again.

I personally did not see any reason to apologise to the judges, what more to give them ex gratia payments.

I am not a lawyer but are they saying that a Judge can do no wrong at all and cannot be judged? That seem somewhat weird if they want to talk about justice.

You have every right to compare their pensions to what you are given as a Government officer when you retired. And to think that they can discredit you with what Petronas is paying you...? Sigh..these people are really desperate and lame!

This Government, especially the current UMNO leaders (except a small few)should be ashamed of themselves.They do not show respect and further more they do not have the guts to speak the truth.

You are right to start your own blog. Everyone from you to Raja Petra should start to make this Government accountable for all the stupidity that they engaged into...thinking that power can make them invicible.

I respect you as the leader who changed Malaysia and that is giving credit where it is due despite your shortcomings.

It worries me to see UMNO leaders 'treating' you like this.It really give one this sick feeling in the stomach.

Smart Xs® said...

Dear Tun, What do you think about Raja Petra case ? please give your views as well on the latest Hot issue .. Thanks

tkchenry said...

Justice will speak. You are a man with great personalities. But sadly I have to concede that in politics, I would think otherwise.

Tan Ka Chuan

Taurus Sitara said...

Assalamualaikum Tun Dr Mahathir,
Whatever amount you are getting now from Petronas and any other bodies is PEANUTs compared to what level of prosperity you have brought to Malaysia.Your genius in creating a new working capital of Malaysia ie. Putrajaya and all those mega structures that amazes anyone all over the world like Twin Tower,KLIA,Penang Bridge..the list is awesome.I think Tun should reveal to us as to how Tun managed to get funds for all those mega structures?Then maybe PakLah and his Cabinet may learn how to go about doing things correctly.So far only Tan Sri Muhyddin Yassin seems to do it correctly in launching farmers to a new era of tech-savvy farming techniques.
I am amazed at your kindness in granting full pensions to the sacked judges.Let us allow PakLah to "repair" the Judiciary and hope the Suruhanjaya will be able to satisfy the public and the judges and lawyers.What Tun did at that time is correct coz Tun followed procedures in setting up the Tribunal when the then Agong expressed his displeasure at the CJ's letter.Tun Salleh should have defended himself coz the tribunal did state that they might have reached another form of conclusion had Tun Salleh been in attendance.Anyway Tun,we are all humans with human power to forgive (as shown by Tun?when you granted the appeal by the AG?) so let's just leave all that behind and look at the bigger question(s) here-WHAT'S HAPPENING TO THE MALAYS IN MALAYSIA? ARE WE,UMNO,ABLE TO WIN BACK THE SUPPORT OF THE CHINESE AND INDIANS?IS PAKLAH AWARE OF THE DISQUIETS AMONGST US MALAYS?ARE THE MINISTERS OR MENTRI BESARs IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION AND WHY ARE OUR SULTANS VOICING OUT TOO FREQUENTLY?ARE WE THE MALAYS AND UMNO SHOWING SIGNS OF "DERHAKA" TO THE SULTANS?IS IT NOT HIGH TIME THAT PAKLAH DO SOMETHING LIKE TEACHING MBs ISTANA ETIQUETTES SO THAT WE DO NOT MAKE SULTANs ANGRY?
Personally Tun,I feel you should be the next PM AGAIN.Malaysia needs you TUN and iz bcoz this time under PakLah it seems Malaysia Tak Boleh!Wassalam

Hiz said...

Assalamualaikum.

Selamat berbahagia kepada Tun Dr Mahathir dan keluarga.

Saya ingin mengucap terima kasih atas keprihatinan Tun terhadap masalah negara walaupun Tun bukan lagi seorang pemacu negara ini.

Saya bersetuju dengan pandangan Tun ke atas beberapa kontroversi dan isu-isu yang ditimbulkan sama ada oleh Tun sendiri mahupun kepimpinan BN dan Pakatan Rakyat.

Saya telah membaca dan menganalisis hasil tulisan Tun seperti "The Challenge" dan "Malay Dilemma". Saya berpendapat bahawa hasil tulisan Tun amat jelas dan mempunyai nilai tersendiri. Memang bernas sekali apa yang disampaikan oleh Tun.

Apa yang Tun tulis dan suarakan ada maksud disebaliknya. Tetapi bagi sesetengah pihak yang berkepentingan seperti yang ada pada masa kini, mereka hanya mahu menutup kesalahan mereka dn melabelkan Tun sebagai seorang yang bermasalah.

Masa yang akan menentukan kebenaran dan kebatilan. Saya berharap agar Tun terus bersuara demi kepentingan masyarakat umum dan untuk menjamin kesinambungan kuasa Melayu di Tanah Melayu.

abuzar said...

Dear Tun,

From day one you stepped down, I told everybody that I know that we've lost someone who really know how to lead the country for the future and NO ONE is as good even 30 per cent of you.

Further, when you passed the batton to AAB, I know that he will ruin he country. I know him quite well since 1977 when I was one of student leaders at MU and he was at the Kementerian Belia & Sukan.

My pray is he step down as soon as possible. The longer he stays, more damages will occur.

abuzar said...

From the day one you stepped down, I told everyone that I know that NO ONE will be abble to replace you, Tun. I know AAB quite well since 1977 when I was one of student leaders at the MU. He doesn't fit as a PM. I cried on the day you stepped down 'cos I know ONLY YOU can lead the country for the future. AAB is slightly better than my late father, orang kampung. He is not a thinker like you. He doesn't know what he talks.
I'm an UMNO committee member but honestly I didn't vote for the last 2 GEs. I'm fedup by the way UMNO being handle but I don't leave UMNO, hoping that someone will correct all the fatal errors. To me AAB should step down first.

Faiz Al-Kelantani said...

A'kum Tun...

Andainya Tun sendirilah yg membaca komen sy ini secara peribadi, ingin saya berkongsi sedikit pengalaman sy pertama kali FACE TO FACE dan bersalam dgn TUN....

Tun masih ingat tak lawatan terakhir Tun selaku PM ketika itu ke UiTM Shah Alam dalam tahun 2003 kalu tak silap saya demi meraikan sambutan KEMERDEKAAN MALAYSIA bersama para mahasiswa di stadium UiTM Shah Alam....

Sy ketika itu masih seorg mahasiswa... Apabila Tun sudah hampir memasuki kereta Waja hitam utk beredar, tiba2 sy menjerit memanggil nama Tun utk bersalam lagi sekali...dan Tun pun tersenyum melihat ke arah saya...merenung sejenak...sy tergamam.... dan Tun pun menghulur tangan kepada saya... org terakhir yg Tun salam pada malam itu...I'm speechless.... Walau dihalang oleh bodyguard2 pada malam itu namun Tun masih memberi sentuhan terakhir kepada anak bangsanya yg sedang menimba ilmu ini...

Hati saya yg sebelum itu begitu curiga terhadap Tun sejak krisis Anwar dulu, tiba2 berubah... memikirkan Siapakah sebenarnya Tun ini... dan apakah yg telah diusahakannya sekian lama...

I begin to think and study what you've done before... and until now I believe that you're fighting for something that what we can call a Jihad... A modern Jihad through knowledges, economics and technologies... for the benefit of all subjects under your rule and for the world. I solute you Tun... as a Malay and also a Muslim... I'm proud for living in your era and witnessed you.... The man of our history!

Tun, may Allah always bless you..

Servant of God said...

Assalamualaikum Dear Tun,

At the risk of stating the obvious, the current Malaysian leadership is full of ingrates and opportunists. Furthermore, this disease is somehow beginning to spread to the PKR as well.

The news report today has left me seething with anger. I name Zulkifli Noordin (PKR MP for Kulim Bandar Baru) as the culprit who made me want to spit in his face. RM15k is a pittance compared to the knowledge and expertise one could get from you. What is this "this money is better spent on the poor" crap? I am very much one of the poor, thank you very much, and I am sad to say I have contributed precious little to this country. Help us, yes, but help us learn how to fish. If you spoonfeed a pauper, eight chances out of ten he's going to ask you "will I be seeing you tonight?" I for one am tired of people wanting something for nothing. Stop using us to gain political mileage!

And consider the fact that nobody in this world right now has a resume like yours, dear Tun. I am betting that the amount of knowledge that crosses your mind in afterthought on any issue would cripple the current PM. He'd have to take time off to recuperate, probably to Australia where he can visit one particular restaurant there. So, Zulkifli's statement that

"it was redundant to have the advisers as there was the Petronas board to advise the Prime Minister and ministers in the right portfolios to advise Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on matters relating to religion, and women and social development affairs" (the star)

stinks of so much poisoned wine. Dah laa haram, multiple toxicity pulak tu. What's the point of having a million so-called experts on a panel if none dare to say what the PM doesn't want to hear?

Back to the point. A million experts can have a million PhDs in their so-called fields, but nobody has your experience to know how things fit in real life. This is the value of Tun Dr Mahathir. Consultants guess and surmise, but you have been there, you know how to pull the strand of hair just so out of the flour. CEOs are paid more than you to play golf and pretend to be important.

It saddens me greatly, dear Tun, that the PKR are starting to show their true colours. I was hoping they would turn out to be "the thinking man's Opposition", but apparently they're opportunists as well.

Take care, with warmest regards,
Izzat

Victor said...

If only Tun Mahatir is a professional soccer player, Man Utd would have paid you 100,000 pounds per week...so what is this RM15K to shout about. If only PM position can be transferred similar to football players, you would have definitely become the most sought PM WANTED by all developing countries to become their PM.

aRiFiN said...

Tun,

biar la pe org nk kata, Tun lakukan semo utk rakyat msia. Jasa Tun tidak dpt dinilai dgn wang ringgit.

Saya mempunyai sedikit permintaan, mengharapkan Tun dapat menyediakan koleksi-koleksi video ucapan Tun yang lepas dan akan datang.

su-kj said...

A.kum YBhg Tun,

1. Tun apa khabar hari ini..sihat ka?

2. PM ka..Kabinet ka..Ketua Hakim ka..Tribunal ka..Menteri Law ka...semuanya terletak dibawah kuasa TUHAN.

3. Jika hukum dan undang2 Tuhan u all boleh hina dinegara ini, maka semua yang sebut para(2) diatas juga boleh dihina. Semua salah.

http://www.penyokong-kj.blogspot.com

apabila jari ayuku menari lentik said...

assalammualaikum Tun,diharap sihat walafiat hendaknya.terlebih dahulu saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Tun kerana menyiarkan komen saya tempoh hari.
Saya amatlah terpesona mengenai keputusan kerajaan untuk membayar ex-gratia kepada Tun Salleh Abas serat beberapa hakim yang lainnya.ditambah pula percubaan yang amat popular oleh orang besar dalam kabinet untuk meminta maaf zahir dan batin kepada para hakim ini.jelaslah ini adalah percubaan untuk meraih populariti rakyat jelata.apakah sebenarnya yang bermain di dalam fikiran orang besar ini lantas kepala negara bermurah hati memberikan imbuhan ex-gratia sebegitu rupa.ini adalah jelas keputusan twist over yang hanya semata-mata untuk menyindir keputusan yang telah dibuat oleh Tun.ini seolah-olah juga mengajar Tun bahawa keputusan yang telah dibuat oleh Tun adalah salah sama sekali.
saya nenggesa kepada Tun agar menghuraikan kes dan situasi sebenar Tun Salleh Abas dengan segera.saya yakin dan percaya Tun tidak akan bercakap kosong mengenai sesuatu perkara lebih2 lagi rasional Tun memecat Tun Saleh Abas ketika itu.Tun smart dalam segala tindak tanduk.Tun juga berani mengeluarkan sesuatu perkara dengan yakin.
percayalah,tindakan popular yang telah dibuat oleh orang besar kabinet dan kepala negara dalam hal ini belum mampu menyamai gahnya Akademi Fantasia ataupun American Idol.

crazyElly said...

Tun,
I have read the news about the ex-gratia payment today.
Most of the people now work and only chase for $ but not dream or with the true heart of wanting helping the publics or others.
There might be a small numbers of people who willing to distribute and be the one who work for the public and peace+happiness but not for money.
But recently, it is very obvious that alot of people stand up from their sits to act like a "hero" in the public. They are trying to make media as their advertizers.
Or perhaps using media as a helping too to tell the public how pity they are because of their "unfair" treatment ..
But, those people were once holding important positions and gaining of $ from the government, because of certain problems they been fired/treated by laws punishment...then they no longer receiving those past fortunate.

Tun.Chedet, well from what I know about you (articles, writings, blogings, biography and others). I think you are the one ..the person who willing work and giving services to the public by your full strengths without asking/aiming for $.

$, really a traumatic factors leading each others in this globe become hate and harsh. People willing to hurt, kill and break their love one heart just because of money. Money cant buy everything.
We cant bring those fortunate and money on the time we say "goodbye" on this land. We bring nothing to another stage of life (meet the god/heaven/maybe hell), so why should we compete hard for money?

there are alot of people who dont have enough foods to eat, no educations, no proper life enjoyments but only famine and starvation. It is very rare for rich people to help them. Most rich people always forget the people on the third world, how selfish they are!
they just about how to make more and more money for theirself and for no one.
If one is richer than another, others will get jealous.
WHy?

Why people keep talk and problems on money?
yea, i know sometimes without money we can do somethings which we want. But, fighting for money doesnt bring peace!

Anyway, Tun I hope you are always staying healthy and happy there!
Im your forever supporter~!!!!

I hope I could have a chance to meet you. Having a respect handshake with you, since u are the one giving me alots of inspiration!
Thank you tun.:)