Quotable Quotes

Like I said, the election rhetoric is coming on fast and furious now. I won't bore you with all the things that is said in the mainstream media, but I just wanna point out some comments I find to be very amusing...

With regards to the collapse of the incomplete Kilim bridge in Langkawi:

Nawawi noted that the 2m-wide bridge did not have physical support at the centre and the investigating team would also check if this contributed to the collapse.

Wonder what physical support he was talking about? Hello, this is an arch bridge!! There is no physical support in the centre. Please read up on your physics and history before you speak!

Moving on, the PM opened his mouth again...

The big turnout at the MCA and Gerakan open houses caught the eye of the Prime Minister.

“I see that there is more celebration this year compared to previous years at the MCA or Gerakan open houses.

“This is a very good sign as it shows the harmonious relationship between Malaysians is getting stronger and closer.

“Regardless of race, people have come together to wish their Chinese friends a happy Chinese New Year, which makes the celebrations even merrier,” he told reporters during a press conference at the Gerakan open house.

This is an easy one. Food prices are going up, price of essential items are going up; people are less inclined to cook or eat outside. An open house means...free food! Can he put one and one together? He actually thinks that people actually go there for anything else apart from the free food (and angpows too - wonder whether how much it is this year?)? Geez...

Oh, here's another...

“Some of you can say that I’m not good, you can say whatever. But don’t say that I don’t work.

“I work very hard. I really mean it and you know it,” he said to applause from those who attended the Chinese Assembly Hall’s Chinese New Year open house yesterday .

Yeah, right... Perhaps he mistook the jeers for cheers?

This one's from the MCA President:

“It is tradition for Malaysians of all races to come together to celebrate Chinese New Year and other festivals.

“We will continue to fight for all Malaysians regardless of race. The Malaysian spirit must be strengthened.

“Barisan Nasional will continue to guarantee fairness and equality for all under the Federal Constitution,” he told reporters at the MCA open house.

I wonder why he didn't open his mouth when the UMNO General Assembly was held on Deepavali...none of his business? So much for coming together and celebrating the festivals, huh? And oh, fairness and equality and even the word Malaysian doesn't seem to jive with the oft used Ketuanan Melayu now don't you think? Hypocrites...

From the Trade and Consumer Minister:

Ten items, including sugar, flour, cooking oil and petrol, will not be allowed to go out of the country to ensure the millions of ringgit the Government spends annually on subsidies is enjoyed by Malaysians, and that supply of these goods remain ample always.

I wonder how he is going to ensure such control. Perhaps he meant illegal smuggling. Otherwise all those Singaporeans busily shopping in Johor Baru for their provisions every weekend are gonna stop coming - that's gonna put a damper on business... One more thing, since when is 2 - 3 million legal and illegal foreigners living in this country Malaysians?

This one's hot off the press!

Malaysia’s per capita income rose by 40% in 2007 compared with 2004, said Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop.

He said the per capita income was now RM22,345 (US$6,452) compared with RM15,819 (US$4,163) previously.

“If we compare in terms of US dollar, the per capita income has risen by 55% due to the depreciation of the dollar against the ringgit.

Wowzers...I must be in the wrong profession. My income has not increased to that extent...has anyone else's? Hmm, maybe it got a boost from the civil service's 15 - 40% pay rise last year, huh?

Yeah, I'm sure there are more...but you get my drift...