Time to reel in the big fish including Mahathir The UntouchableDOES THIS MEAN THAT WE MALAYSIANS ARE SO INCAPABLE THAT WE NEED ONE MAN TO DECIDE
Time to reel in the big fishIT took awhile, but the Auditor-General (A-G)’s report on failed business ventures by Tourism Malaysia subsidiary Pempena Sdn Bhd is not only a vindication of theSun, which exposed its activities, but an indictment of those responsible for ensuring that public money is managed by competent and trustworthy people.While the A-G could pinpoint nine instances where Pempena made bad judgment calls or did not conduct prudent business practices, I can vouch that this is just the tip of the iceberg.This paper had relentlessly pursued the mismanagement of Pempena which has since caused enterprises such Shopping Malaysia Secretariat (SSM), the Malaysian Kitchen project and Executive taxi services, to be losing ventures to the tune of RM50 million.Which is why no stone must be left unturned in ensuring those who acted so blasé with our money – whether crookedly or negligently – are brought to book.To this effect, the police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should delve into the allegations of 20 sacked Pempena staff of the following alleged irregularities concerning a couple of officials:» pocketing commissions when refinancing luxury vehicles for high-end tourist taxi service;» approving contracts to RM2 companies for tourism-based projects;» overstating the cost of creating an e-tourism website by RM5 million;» by-passing the board of directors when “investing” in a restaurant project in Australia; and» the wife of a former director was benefiting from Pempena contracts.However, it is not enough that we make examples of two or three fall guys. Contrary to what some of the powers-that-be think, Malaysians are a discerning lot who can see through the bull****.The only ikan bilis we would accept is the kind that accompanies our nasi lemak. So let’s go all the way to the top this time and land some big fish. The buck must stop somewhere and for Pempena to sack a dispatch rider among the 20 laid-off workers as being responsible for Pempena’s losses is laughable and a pathetic attempt at creating the illusion of accountability.Having said that, it is surprising that in his report, the A-G did not take note of the excessive staffing of the then tourism minister’s office where Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said crammed her office with 20 personnel paid by Pempena when she was only allotted eight under Public Services Department rules.(These are not the same 20 who were laid off but bag carriers and accessories of the then minister.)When the RM50 million bad investment story broke, then Pempena executive chairman Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun vowed that action will be taken but was wishy-washy when asked if those responsible will be held accountable.“I don’t have to answer you now as to the status of our investigations, but I assure you we are taking action to rectify whatever had happened before (our time),” she had said.However Chew did not keep to her promise having quit Pempena a month after announcing “action”.Throughout theSun’s exposés we had been accused of being personal with the former minister and looking for faults, but now that the A-G himself has spoken, the full force of the law should be allowed to take its course.And since we are talking about the MACC, one cannot fault Malaysians for being cynical that anything will come out of it. After all, it has been a year since the MACC had embarked on investigations into the excessive staffing, focusing on Pempena affiliates Malaysian Travel Business Sdn Bhd and SD Corp Communications Sdn Bhd, which were asked to put the excess staff on their payroll.And the outcome of the an internal audit and another by PricewaterhouseCoopers is anyone’s guess.But it is understood that the noose is tightening around the necks of several officers but as the saying goes, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Here’s to hoping that the conclusion of the Pempena saga will not leave a bitter taste in the mouth!Terence says justice delayed is justice denied and does not serve the public interest. He is deputy editor special reports & investigations and can be reached atterence@thesundaily.com and followed on twitter @ TerencetheSUNDOES THIS MEAN THAT WE MALAYSIANS ARESO INCAPABLE THAT WE NEED ONE MAN TO DECIDE used by the UMNOist to defend their corrupted members and to persecute the innocenceThe scope of the Attorney-General’s powers inMalaysiahas long been a subject of debate and controversy. He is the chief legal adviser to the government and is responsible for advising ministers involved in legal proceedings in their official capacityFOR THE LAST 20 YEARS, THEY ONLY KNOW HOW TO BULLY TO GET THEIR WAY AND NOW THINK IT IS THEIR BIRTHRIGHT.Everyone knows Pattail got promoted to AGFor his role in Anwar’s case for sodomyMaha Shithead purposely brought himTo stop and kill Anwar IbrahimThey now trying to do the same scenarioNajis, Musang, Pattail, bastards, the trioTrying, again to do it all overBut round one went to Anwar’s favourThe judges have become brave and daringSaying enough is enough to your rapingOf the court and the judiciaryWith your repeated cases of sodomyOur AG is a useless crony being used by the UMNOist to defend their corrupted members and to persecute the innocence. He had shown he lack credibility and being bias to certain cases. Fabrication is one of his specialities. Talking cock is another. Have you read the Unholy Trinity ?
Time to reel in the big fish IT took awhile, but the Auditor-General (A-G)’s report on failed business ventures by Tourism Malaysia subsidiary Pempena Sdn Bhd is not only a vindication of theSun, which exposed its activities, but an indictment of those responsible for ensuring that public money is managed by competent and trustworthy people.While the A-G could pinpoint nine instances where Pempena made bad judgment calls or did not conduct prudent business practices, I can vouch that this is just the tip of the iceberg.This paper had relentlessly pursued the mismanagement of Pempena which has since caused enterprises such Shopping Malaysia Secretariat (SSM), the Malaysian Kitchen project and Executive taxi services, to be losing ventures to the tune of RM50 million.
Which is why no stone must be left unturned in ensuring those who acted so blasé with our money – whether crookedly or negligently – are brought to book.
To this effect, the police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should delve into the allegations of 20 sacked Pempena staff of the following alleged irregularities concerning a couple of officials:
pocketing commissions when refinancing luxury vehicles for high-end tourist taxi service;
approving contracts to RM2 companies for tourism-based projects;
overstating the cost of creating an e-tourism website by RM5 million;
by-passing the board of directors when “investing” in a restaurant project in Australia; and
» the wife of a former director was benefiting from Pempena contracts.
However, it is not enough that we make examples of two or three fall guys. Contrary to what some of the powers-that-be think, Malaysians are a discerning lot who can see through the bull****.
The only ikan bilis we would accept is the kind that accompanies our nasi lemak. So let’s go all the way to the top this time and land some big fish. The buck must stop somewhere and for Pempena to sack a dispatch rider among the 20 laid-off workers as being responsible for Pempena’s losses is laughable and a pathetic attempt at creating the illusion of accountability.
Having said that, it is surprising that in his report, the A-G did not take note of the excessive staffing of the then tourism minister’s office where Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said crammed her office with 20 personnel paid by Pempena when she was only allotted eight under Public Services Department rules.
(These are not the same 20 who were laid off but bag carriers and accessories of the then minister.)
When the RM50 million bad investment story broke, then Pempena executive chairman Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun vowed that action will be taken but was wishy-washy when asked if those responsible will be held accountable.
“I don’t have to answer you now as to the status of our investigations, but I assure you we are taking action to rectify whatever had happened before (our time),” she had said.
However Chew did not keep to her promise having quit Pempena a month after announcing “action”.
Throughout theSun’s exposés we had been accused of being personal with the former minister and looking for faults, but now that the A-G himself has spoken, the full force of the law should be allowed to take its course.
And since we are talking about the MACC, one cannot fault Malaysians for being cynical that anything will come out of it. After all, it has been a year since the MACC had embarked on investigations into the excessive staffing, focusing on Pempena affiliates Malaysian Travel Business Sdn Bhd and SD Corp Communications Sdn Bhd, which were asked to put the excess staff on their payroll.
And the outcome of the an internal audit and another by PricewaterhouseCoopers is anyone’s guess.
But it is understood that the noose is tightening around the necks of several officers but as the saying goes, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Here’s to hoping that the conclusion of the Pempena saga will not leave a bitter taste in the mouth!
Terence says justice delayed is justice denied and does not serve the public interest. He is deputy editor special reports & investigations and can be reached atterence@thesundaily.com and followed on twitter @ TerencetheSUN
DOES THIS MEAN THAT WE MALAYSIANS ARE
SO INCAPABLE THAT WE NEED ONE MAN TO DECIDE used by the UMNOist to defend their corrupted members and to persecute the innocence
The scope of the Attorney-General’s powers inMalaysiahas long been a subject of debate and controversy. He is the chief legal adviser to the government and is responsible for advising ministers involved in legal proceedings in their official capacityFOR THE LAST 20 YEARS, THEY ONLY KNOW HOW TO BULLY TO GET THEIR WAY AND NOW THINK IT IS THEIR BIRTHRIGHT.Everyone knows Pattail got promoted to AG
For his role in Anwar’s case for sodomy
Maha Shithead purposely brought him
To stop and kill Anwar Ibrahim
They now trying to do the same scenario
Najis, Musang, Pattail, bastards, the trio
Trying, again to do it all over
But round one went to Anwar’s favour
The judges have become brave and daring
Saying enough is enough to your raping
Of the court and the judiciary
With your repeated cases of sodomy
Our AG is a useless crony being used by the UMNOist to defend their corrupted members and to persecute the innocence. He had shown he lack credibility and being bias to certain cases. Fabrication is one of his specialities. Talking cock is another. Have you read the Unholy Trinity ?
this is what is left after c4who ordered itInhumanity talks!Would people believe what he was saying? Being a confidant of Najib, he is out to defense his boss as directed?! Anyway, all fair-minded people have already formed their opinions and no matter how strong the defence is, ‘two wrongs cannot make one good’!
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WHAT FINDINGS DO YOU WANT TO CHALLENGE, YOU BUNCH OF CORRUPTED BASTARDS!
Will people be interested with the so-called new chapter of his stinking life? Not at all because he’s unorthodox in human nature and cruelty and brutality is his name! We wonder how he is going to forget his old chapter when Altantuya will keep haunting him, whenever he dine, he will see his hand full of blood!