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Husni says corruption worsening in Malaysia, Ku Li says Conference of Rulers has role to play in national crisis
Former Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah had in last June (2016) voluntarily resigned from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) Prime Minister Najib Razak’s Cabinet.
Husni cited work pressure and stress for quitting as a federal minister under Najib’s Umno-led Barisan Nasional (BN) Putrajaya administration.
Therefore, Husni has much up-to-date and accurate inside information on the country’s financial and economic heath.
And in Parliament today (Oct 24, 2016), Husni said he was concerned about the future of the country as more people are jobless and the income gap between the rich and middle class is widening.
He cited that for an interview of 200 vacancies, more than 10,000 people applied.
He also said Malaysia’s economy is stagnating and that the country’s future depends on a good government that has dignity and integrity.
And, another former Finance Minister Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah (who is also a Prince) today said the Conference of Rulers (CoR) had a role to play when there was a crisis affecting the nation, adding this should be done for the good of the people and the country.
Read on and digest these two stories from online news portal Free Malaysia Today:
"Husni: I am concerned about my country
Minderjeet Kaur
October 24, 2016
More Malaysians are becoming jobless and the gap between the rich and poor is widening, says former Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah has raised concerns about the future of the country as more people are jobless and the income gap between the rich and middle class is widening.
“Our economy is stagnating. I want to ask how many workers are retrenched.
“For an interview of 200 vacancies, more than 10,000 people apply,” he said during the Supply Bill debate today.
He said he had the right to know which way the country was heading.
“I was in the government before. I am no longer working for the government. I am concerned about the future of our country.”
Husni said he resigned voluntarily from his post in June 2016.
Husni added the country’s corruption index has worsened since 2000 when the country was at number 36. In 2015, the country was ranked 54.
He added Saudi Arabia was at one time worse than Malaysia in the corruption index but now it is rated better.
He cited the development of South Korea against Malaysia.
He said their gross domestic product per capita was USD1,711 in 1980 while Malaysia’s was USD1,770.
“We were higher.”
In 1990, he said South Korea’s GDP per capita was USD6,642 and ours was USD2,549.
He said now South Korea’s GDP per capita has gone up to USD27,000.
He said it was crucial to lead the country with dignity, integrity and good governance.
“We need to stop patronage politics. Every sen we earn, we must return it to the people.”
He also advised those who are accused of wrongdoings to improve themselves.
“I resigned voluntarily. I was holding a ministrial post for 12 years. My KPI (key performance indicators) was always above 100 per cent.”
He said two days after he resigned, social media attacked his image.
Husni suggested that all ministries look at their strengths and weaknesses.
“Don’t live with a tunnel vision. Do research on where you want the country to head to.
“South Korea did it and they knew where they were heading.
“I am concerned.”
He said during his visit to New York City, he saw that South Korean products were being sold in the city.
“Not only Samsung phones, but also Samsung TV and South Korean cars. How did they achieve that?
“Their education is the world’s best. Because they have done research and know where they are heading.”
He said the country’s future depends on a good government that has dignity and integrity."
"Ku Li: Conference of Rulers can intervene when nation in crisis
V Anbalagan
October 24, 2016
Should governance stall and the excutive, legislature and judiciary are found wanting, the Conference of Rulers can take the lead, says the Kelantan prince
KUALA LUMPUR: Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah today said the Conference of Rulers (CoR) had a role to play when there was a crisis affecting the nation, adding this should be done for the good of the people and the country.
“Should governance stall, and the three branches are found wanting, the CoR could take the lead.
“And it can be done. After all, historically the Rulers were the source of our constitution. It stands to reason for the country to go back to the CoR if the constitution, purposely or otherwise, is shunted aside,” he said.
(The three branches of the government are the executive, legislature and judiciary)
Razaleigh, better known as Ku Li, said this in his speech at the launch of the book, “The End of Umno? Essays on Malaysia’s Dominant Party” at a private club here.
The longest serving MP in the Dewan Rakyat since 1974, said the CoR existed more in spirit in the constitution although without a structured body, such as having an independent budget and a comprehensive administrative structure.
“The point is that the CoR could have functioned as a collective force in addition to the three branches of the government for the good of the people and the country,” Razaleigh said.
His remarks are seen in the context of former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah last month on the Citizens’ Declaration.
Mahathir later said he failed to convince the King on the demands outlined in the declaration which carried more than 1.4 million signatures.
However, those behind the Citizens’ Declaration sent letters to all the Rulers – appealing that action be taken against Prime Minister Najib Razak for alleged wrongdoings.
The letter was sent ahead of the CoR which was held from Oct 11 to 19.
“We want to know whether the Rulers have any opinion on 1MDB and the action by the United States Department of Justice on assets purchased using funds allegedly embezzled from 1MDB, and what action should come out of it,” Dr Mahathir had said.
The former prime minister said as it was the people’s wish and the people are subjects of the Rulers, hence the Rulers were responsible for the fate of the citizens.
The document, and the movement which initiated it, has largely been dismissed by Barisan Nasional leaders as a “futile effort” to topple a democratically-elected government."
Minderjeet Kaur
October 24, 2016
More Malaysians are becoming jobless and the gap between the rich and poor is widening, says former Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah has raised concerns about the future of the country as more people are jobless and the income gap between the rich and middle class is widening.
“Our economy is stagnating. I want to ask how many workers are retrenched.
“For an interview of 200 vacancies, more than 10,000 people apply,” he said during the Supply Bill debate today.
He said he had the right to know which way the country was heading.
“I was in the government before. I am no longer working for the government. I am concerned about the future of our country.”
Husni said he resigned voluntarily from his post in June 2016.
Husni added the country’s corruption index has worsened since 2000 when the country was at number 36. In 2015, the country was ranked 54.
He added Saudi Arabia was at one time worse than Malaysia in the corruption index but now it is rated better.
He cited the development of South Korea against Malaysia.
He said their gross domestic product per capita was USD1,711 in 1980 while Malaysia’s was USD1,770.
“We were higher.”
In 1990, he said South Korea’s GDP per capita was USD6,642 and ours was USD2,549.
He said now South Korea’s GDP per capita has gone up to USD27,000.
He said it was crucial to lead the country with dignity, integrity and good governance.
“We need to stop patronage politics. Every sen we earn, we must return it to the people.”
He also advised those who are accused of wrongdoings to improve themselves.
“I resigned voluntarily. I was holding a ministrial post for 12 years. My KPI (key performance indicators) was always above 100 per cent.”
He said two days after he resigned, social media attacked his image.
Husni suggested that all ministries look at their strengths and weaknesses.
“Don’t live with a tunnel vision. Do research on where you want the country to head to.
“South Korea did it and they knew where they were heading.
“I am concerned.”
He said during his visit to New York City, he saw that South Korean products were being sold in the city.
“Not only Samsung phones, but also Samsung TV and South Korean cars. How did they achieve that?
“Their education is the world’s best. Because they have done research and know where they are heading.”
He said the country’s future depends on a good government that has dignity and integrity."
"Ku Li: Conference of Rulers can intervene when nation in crisis
V Anbalagan
October 24, 2016
Should governance stall and the excutive, legislature and judiciary are found wanting, the Conference of Rulers can take the lead, says the Kelantan prince
KUALA LUMPUR: Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah today said the Conference of Rulers (CoR) had a role to play when there was a crisis affecting the nation, adding this should be done for the good of the people and the country.
“Should governance stall, and the three branches are found wanting, the CoR could take the lead.
“And it can be done. After all, historically the Rulers were the source of our constitution. It stands to reason for the country to go back to the CoR if the constitution, purposely or otherwise, is shunted aside,” he said.
(The three branches of the government are the executive, legislature and judiciary)
Razaleigh, better known as Ku Li, said this in his speech at the launch of the book, “The End of Umno? Essays on Malaysia’s Dominant Party” at a private club here.
The longest serving MP in the Dewan Rakyat since 1974, said the CoR existed more in spirit in the constitution although without a structured body, such as having an independent budget and a comprehensive administrative structure.
“The point is that the CoR could have functioned as a collective force in addition to the three branches of the government for the good of the people and the country,” Razaleigh said.
His remarks are seen in the context of former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah last month on the Citizens’ Declaration.
Mahathir later said he failed to convince the King on the demands outlined in the declaration which carried more than 1.4 million signatures.
However, those behind the Citizens’ Declaration sent letters to all the Rulers – appealing that action be taken against Prime Minister Najib Razak for alleged wrongdoings.
The letter was sent ahead of the CoR which was held from Oct 11 to 19.
“We want to know whether the Rulers have any opinion on 1MDB and the action by the United States Department of Justice on assets purchased using funds allegedly embezzled from 1MDB, and what action should come out of it,” Dr Mahathir had said.
The former prime minister said as it was the people’s wish and the people are subjects of the Rulers, hence the Rulers were responsible for the fate of the citizens.
The document, and the movement which initiated it, has largely been dismissed by Barisan Nasional leaders as a “futile effort” to topple a democratically-elected government."
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