malaysia's latest debate
for those of u not in the country (or just do not pick up the papers to read the latest headlines), the hottest topic everywhere is our AP (Approved Permit) issues. well, for those of u who have no idea what that is, in a nutshell in order for a person to import a car, whether new or used, into the country, u need an AP from the government. These APs are issued by the govt to the bumiputeras (ie malays) so that they may help them out.
so anyway, its now been questioned as to why a large percentage of the total APs issued last year was only to four prominent biznesmen and not equally among the ppl. now, this was brought about by our dear ex-prime minister Dr M, which almost immediately after everyone started making hell alot of noise about it and making comments like "its about time" and "this has been going on for too long". i mean, if u guys knew this was going on all this while why din someone say something bout it? why wait for someone to say something before u voice ur own thoughts?
sigh.. i just think that all this attention on the APs has eclipsed a more pressing issue: the bridge collapse along the NKVE (new klang valley expressway) which was attributed to the use of lousy building materials (ie putting less of the important and expensive stuff into the mix). now, this is a big big prob over here. u will know what i mean when u walk into most of our brand new houses and find that the walls are already cracking, water pipes leaking and basically falling apart even before the owners moved in. its so bad these days that its even an accepted fact that houses HAVE to be renovated before moving in. sigh, isnt it sad the situation we've come to?
i mean that this AP thing is important and all, that the distribution of wealth among the malays are important (ahem), but dont u think bridges and houses collapsing is a much more important issue? i mean ppl could die for gawds sake. but i guess perhaps debating who gets to import the next 20,000 cars next year is more important.. *sheesh*
oh btw, if u've passed by federal highway lately i'm sure u've noticed that car dealer Naza has now upgraded their showroom to become an automall boasting tens of thousands of imported cars and superbikes on display (apparently largest is southeast asia..?) - would it be such a surprise that the recipient of the most APs last year was none other than the boss of this place?
well, in case any of u are wondering what my stand is in this AP debate, all i can say is i feel that although it maybe unfair that just a few individuals are getting most of the APs, i guess it goes by Pareto's 20/80 rule and that there's definitely a reason to why some got more than others. heck, one of them built a gawd-damn automall for goodness sake! at least it shows that he actually put some thought into it and is genuine bout selling cars. it sure speaks tonnes more than those of u who just placed some cars under a attap hut and expect to make it big. worst off are the ones who din even bother to do anything- they just sold the permits to someone else for a profit.
okay, better stop now before i get caught for bad mouthing the govt. =P
for those of u not in the country (or just do not pick up the papers to read the latest headlines), the hottest topic everywhere is our AP (Approved Permit) issues. well, for those of u who have no idea what that is, in a nutshell in order for a person to import a car, whether new or used, into the country, u need an AP from the government. These APs are issued by the govt to the bumiputeras (ie malays) so that they may help them out.
so anyway, its now been questioned as to why a large percentage of the total APs issued last year was only to four prominent biznesmen and not equally among the ppl. now, this was brought about by our dear ex-prime minister Dr M, which almost immediately after everyone started making hell alot of noise about it and making comments like "its about time" and "this has been going on for too long". i mean, if u guys knew this was going on all this while why din someone say something bout it? why wait for someone to say something before u voice ur own thoughts?
sigh.. i just think that all this attention on the APs has eclipsed a more pressing issue: the bridge collapse along the NKVE (new klang valley expressway) which was attributed to the use of lousy building materials (ie putting less of the important and expensive stuff into the mix). now, this is a big big prob over here. u will know what i mean when u walk into most of our brand new houses and find that the walls are already cracking, water pipes leaking and basically falling apart even before the owners moved in. its so bad these days that its even an accepted fact that houses HAVE to be renovated before moving in. sigh, isnt it sad the situation we've come to?
i mean that this AP thing is important and all, that the distribution of wealth among the malays are important (ahem), but dont u think bridges and houses collapsing is a much more important issue? i mean ppl could die for gawds sake. but i guess perhaps debating who gets to import the next 20,000 cars next year is more important.. *sheesh*
oh btw, if u've passed by federal highway lately i'm sure u've noticed that car dealer Naza has now upgraded their showroom to become an automall boasting tens of thousands of imported cars and superbikes on display (apparently largest is southeast asia..?) - would it be such a surprise that the recipient of the most APs last year was none other than the boss of this place?
well, in case any of u are wondering what my stand is in this AP debate, all i can say is i feel that although it maybe unfair that just a few individuals are getting most of the APs, i guess it goes by Pareto's 20/80 rule and that there's definitely a reason to why some got more than others. heck, one of them built a gawd-damn automall for goodness sake! at least it shows that he actually put some thought into it and is genuine bout selling cars. it sure speaks tonnes more than those of u who just placed some cars under a attap hut and expect to make it big. worst off are the ones who din even bother to do anything- they just sold the permits to someone else for a profit.
okay, better stop now before i get caught for bad mouthing the govt. =P
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