It is not only for PKNS but for Malaysia, my beloved country, the PM can be any eligible Malaysian with calling the colour or religion. That means it can be an Iban or a Kadazan or even an Orang Asli.
Please wake up, those sleeping heads, your era of racial issues are gone. Work together to make Malaysia a world best country .
On PKNS - 'Get the best person for the job'
Ashvin Raj: I am indeed baffled that once again Malaysians are still divided over the race issue. I am wondering if racial issues are more important issues in Malaysia than economic issues.From the report, it seems to suggest that the menteri besar of Selangor has a prerogative on who to appoint as the general manager for PKNS, as even acknowledged by the former menteri besar Khir Toyo.If that is not enough, what is the problem of having a non-Malay Malaysian as the acting general manager of PKNS? Does Selangor consists of only Malays in the state?
What about the other races? If this is not racial discrimination, then I don't know what is.Maybe PKNS staff should be more open-minded about the matter and not be unduly worried about who takes over as the GM provided that person is a capable Malaysian citizen.PKNS has been set up to develop the state of Selangor and to boost the bumiputera stake via projects that benefit the welfare of all Malaysians living in the state, irrespective of their race.It has been argued that only a Malay can be in top management of PKNS but is there a written policy or charter that says that only a Malay can be the GM of PKNS?There have been some claims that Low Siew Moi cannot have a rapport with the PKNS staff but this seems to be preposterous as MB Khalid has said that she is the right person for the job.This episode seems to imply that one's capabilities, despite being a Malaysian, can be overlooked based on race.
This being the case, then any talk of Bangsa Malaysia will only be a mere fantasy. Dr Hsu Dar Ren: PAS, a member of the Pakatan government of Selangor, is objecting to the appointment of Low Siew Moi as the acting head of PKNS.MB Khalid has told PAS that Low was appointed because of her professionalism and administrative ability.If that is the case, why should PAS object to it? I have a question to ask PAS and I hope they can give a truthful answer - Is it because of her ethnicity or gender?If anyone is capable, he or she should be promoted based on meritocracy. I hope Khalid will not waver and let this lady try out for at least a year to see how she copes with her duty.One of the reasons why the country is facing a ‘brain drain' problem is the perception among certain sections of the people that there seems to be an unwritten rule that the heads of government departments or government-linked companies must be from a certain ethnic group only.Whether such perception is right or wrong, it has led to many talented people going overseas to seek jobs. Pakatan would do well to do away this perception.MW Chow: Such is the sad mentality of Malaysians that we politicise everything as a racial issue. Let's look at the facts:1. Low did not lobby for the job, she was appointed.2. The stated objective of the appointment is to allow enough time to search for the right permanent candidate.3. There was no announcement whatsoever of her appointment being a prelude to opening up more positions or opportunities for non-bumis.So what is the problem here? Would there have been protests if we had replaced a Chinese or Indian with a 'foreign consultant' instead?Most probably not. Such is our sad state of affairs today with so-called ‘race and religion' champions completely devoid of common sense and objectivity.YUM: 1. Is it ‘kulit-fication' and not your qualification that counts at PKNS?2. PKNS is also a religious organisation?3. Maybe certain people cannot handle a woman (and a Chinese to boot!) being in charge?Edmond Wee: It just shows that many are still racist. Imagine a person being rejected just because of her ancestry. They are rejecting a person based on something she cannot change.It is no wonder why Malaysia cannot improve. Malaysia won't go far because of the inferiority complex of some ultras.Homeless: This episode is a sick joke for many of us locals and has made us a laughing stock amongst foreigners.
I suppose we are the only country in the world now which still practises racial discrimination.All non-Malays are not allowed in top government and government linked positions no matter how talented or how hardworking you are or how much you have sacrificed.We can't lie to our kids and say that the ‘sky is the limit if you work hard' - they will find out the painful truth when they grow up.In schools, they are told to work hard, respect one another and love and die for your country.
The inconvenient truth however must be revealed to them when they are young so that hopefully, they would be able to accept it later.Loh does not need this job. She, however, should be thankful to the MB for giving her this opportunity and for his kindness and thoughtfulness.She should decline the offer and make the racists happy. Don't bother to explain or advise for it's a hopeless situation.
As a matter of fact, all non-Malays should disengage from politics (yes, wind up all the parties).Just do some business and make some money and decide your future. We have lost hope and we are really tired.Milton Yap: At the end of the day, Malaysia's social, economic and political scene is still dominated by racial sentiments.
I call it sentiment as it is only superficial and is not a real issue that causes hardship to the rakyat.Will it be that having a non-bumi as the head of PKNS would mean compromising the bumi's interest. The whole institution is staffed by a majority of bumis. Can one person override this institutional tide?Is it a ‘face' issue in that having a non-bumi will make them ‘lose face' and affect their standing in society? I hardly think so.Extending this example further - does this mean that a non-bumi cannot and will not be appointed as the governor of Bank Negara?We should move away from being a sentiment-based society, more so racial sentiments. I am sure that many of the best brains we had had been driven away by these sentiments and actions.Peter Ooi: In about a week from now, it is highly probable that a black man in the form of Barrack Obama will be elected to the highest office in the US, a country where the majority is white.But back here there is so much protests against the appointment of a Chinese to head PKNS, a very small concern compared to the US presidency.It is time we wake up to the reality of the world. All over the globe, countries are finding ways and means to attract talents and brains knowing full well the enormous benefits they will bring.If he or she is a black and has the ability to lead, why not accept? This would be far, far better than having a white who would bring misery and suffering to the masses.Having said that, if Loh Siew Moi can perform, why should we choose a lesser candidate. Her appointment is effected by none other than a man who has vast experience in the corporate world.I am sure that the MB did not just appoint her without going into the details her past performance. It would be sad for the company and Selangor if he were to withdraw her appointment.On Tunku Aziz: PKNS staff shouldn't interfereNikV: All I can say is ‘thank you', Tunku Aziz. And to any like-minded luminary such as your goodself who can see beyond race and religion.On Lantik Low: Fikiran Melayu 'di takuk lama'Ratormo: I disagree with Tunku Aziz's assessment of the situation. It is not the Melayu's mentality which is at the takuk lama. It is Umno Melayu's mentality which is at the takuk lama.Remember the Bersih rally? Remember the Hindraf rally? Remember the March 2008 GE?
It was the unity between the Malays, Chinese and Indians that brought the Selangor BN empire to down it's knees.
Please wake up, those sleeping heads, your era of racial issues are gone. Work together to make Malaysia a world best country .
On PKNS - 'Get the best person for the job'
Ashvin Raj: I am indeed baffled that once again Malaysians are still divided over the race issue. I am wondering if racial issues are more important issues in Malaysia than economic issues.From the report, it seems to suggest that the menteri besar of Selangor has a prerogative on who to appoint as the general manager for PKNS, as even acknowledged by the former menteri besar Khir Toyo.If that is not enough, what is the problem of having a non-Malay Malaysian as the acting general manager of PKNS? Does Selangor consists of only Malays in the state?
What about the other races? If this is not racial discrimination, then I don't know what is.Maybe PKNS staff should be more open-minded about the matter and not be unduly worried about who takes over as the GM provided that person is a capable Malaysian citizen.PKNS has been set up to develop the state of Selangor and to boost the bumiputera stake via projects that benefit the welfare of all Malaysians living in the state, irrespective of their race.It has been argued that only a Malay can be in top management of PKNS but is there a written policy or charter that says that only a Malay can be the GM of PKNS?There have been some claims that Low Siew Moi cannot have a rapport with the PKNS staff but this seems to be preposterous as MB Khalid has said that she is the right person for the job.This episode seems to imply that one's capabilities, despite being a Malaysian, can be overlooked based on race.
This being the case, then any talk of Bangsa Malaysia will only be a mere fantasy. Dr Hsu Dar Ren: PAS, a member of the Pakatan government of Selangor, is objecting to the appointment of Low Siew Moi as the acting head of PKNS.MB Khalid has told PAS that Low was appointed because of her professionalism and administrative ability.If that is the case, why should PAS object to it? I have a question to ask PAS and I hope they can give a truthful answer - Is it because of her ethnicity or gender?If anyone is capable, he or she should be promoted based on meritocracy. I hope Khalid will not waver and let this lady try out for at least a year to see how she copes with her duty.One of the reasons why the country is facing a ‘brain drain' problem is the perception among certain sections of the people that there seems to be an unwritten rule that the heads of government departments or government-linked companies must be from a certain ethnic group only.Whether such perception is right or wrong, it has led to many talented people going overseas to seek jobs. Pakatan would do well to do away this perception.MW Chow: Such is the sad mentality of Malaysians that we politicise everything as a racial issue. Let's look at the facts:1. Low did not lobby for the job, she was appointed.2. The stated objective of the appointment is to allow enough time to search for the right permanent candidate.3. There was no announcement whatsoever of her appointment being a prelude to opening up more positions or opportunities for non-bumis.So what is the problem here? Would there have been protests if we had replaced a Chinese or Indian with a 'foreign consultant' instead?Most probably not. Such is our sad state of affairs today with so-called ‘race and religion' champions completely devoid of common sense and objectivity.YUM: 1. Is it ‘kulit-fication' and not your qualification that counts at PKNS?2. PKNS is also a religious organisation?3. Maybe certain people cannot handle a woman (and a Chinese to boot!) being in charge?Edmond Wee: It just shows that many are still racist. Imagine a person being rejected just because of her ancestry. They are rejecting a person based on something she cannot change.It is no wonder why Malaysia cannot improve. Malaysia won't go far because of the inferiority complex of some ultras.Homeless: This episode is a sick joke for many of us locals and has made us a laughing stock amongst foreigners.
I suppose we are the only country in the world now which still practises racial discrimination.All non-Malays are not allowed in top government and government linked positions no matter how talented or how hardworking you are or how much you have sacrificed.We can't lie to our kids and say that the ‘sky is the limit if you work hard' - they will find out the painful truth when they grow up.In schools, they are told to work hard, respect one another and love and die for your country.
The inconvenient truth however must be revealed to them when they are young so that hopefully, they would be able to accept it later.Loh does not need this job. She, however, should be thankful to the MB for giving her this opportunity and for his kindness and thoughtfulness.She should decline the offer and make the racists happy. Don't bother to explain or advise for it's a hopeless situation.
As a matter of fact, all non-Malays should disengage from politics (yes, wind up all the parties).Just do some business and make some money and decide your future. We have lost hope and we are really tired.Milton Yap: At the end of the day, Malaysia's social, economic and political scene is still dominated by racial sentiments.
I call it sentiment as it is only superficial and is not a real issue that causes hardship to the rakyat.Will it be that having a non-bumi as the head of PKNS would mean compromising the bumi's interest. The whole institution is staffed by a majority of bumis. Can one person override this institutional tide?Is it a ‘face' issue in that having a non-bumi will make them ‘lose face' and affect their standing in society? I hardly think so.Extending this example further - does this mean that a non-bumi cannot and will not be appointed as the governor of Bank Negara?We should move away from being a sentiment-based society, more so racial sentiments. I am sure that many of the best brains we had had been driven away by these sentiments and actions.Peter Ooi: In about a week from now, it is highly probable that a black man in the form of Barrack Obama will be elected to the highest office in the US, a country where the majority is white.But back here there is so much protests against the appointment of a Chinese to head PKNS, a very small concern compared to the US presidency.It is time we wake up to the reality of the world. All over the globe, countries are finding ways and means to attract talents and brains knowing full well the enormous benefits they will bring.If he or she is a black and has the ability to lead, why not accept? This would be far, far better than having a white who would bring misery and suffering to the masses.Having said that, if Loh Siew Moi can perform, why should we choose a lesser candidate. Her appointment is effected by none other than a man who has vast experience in the corporate world.I am sure that the MB did not just appoint her without going into the details her past performance. It would be sad for the company and Selangor if he were to withdraw her appointment.On Tunku Aziz: PKNS staff shouldn't interfereNikV: All I can say is ‘thank you', Tunku Aziz. And to any like-minded luminary such as your goodself who can see beyond race and religion.On Lantik Low: Fikiran Melayu 'di takuk lama'Ratormo: I disagree with Tunku Aziz's assessment of the situation. It is not the Melayu's mentality which is at the takuk lama. It is Umno Melayu's mentality which is at the takuk lama.Remember the Bersih rally? Remember the Hindraf rally? Remember the March 2008 GE?
It was the unity between the Malays, Chinese and Indians that brought the Selangor BN empire to down it's knees.
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