Comments - Rhetoric versus substance - by Raja Petra Kamarudin (Malaysia Today)

I fail to see what the arguments in the comments section is all about. RPK has said it very clearly that the Bill of Rights is a proposal in good faith and his stance in all the articles. I see it as proposal of what changes we should look forward to, focusing on what we want in short, concise sentences instead of what we do not want. It's a pro-active stance. We all know what we do not want. Fine. Now, we are being shown a list of things we aspire for. Visualise the outcome, plan how to achieve it, go for the details, then execute accordingly. Isn't it the way to achieve our goals?

I see the Bill of Rights as a symbol of our aspiration. What we hope and wish for in black and white. Not just mere rhetoric and abstracts. As pointed out, there are obstacles to achieve this final dream. How we overcome these obstacles? The devil, they say is in the details.

By presenting the Bill of Rights to MT readers, it has sparked some intensive discussions. As Joe Hakim pointed out, there are various obstacles to it's implementation. So, how do we overcome it? No one says that amending the Constitution is easy. Most of us don't read law. That's why we need the experts here who does to show us the pitfalls and educate us on this issue and how to avoid them. That would be more constructive than merely heaping criticism, complain and drown in the can’t do attitude.

I see RPK as focusing on the final goal. Of what we should look forward to in the event we got what we wish for and a new government is in place. It's like: "Okay, we have a new government. Now what? What plan do you have that you want implemented? What kind of freedom are you looking for?" - written in black and white for all to see and debate upon by the people so that any politician wishing to be elected into office would take heed of our will and starts thinking how and what they are going to do if elected.

It’s better than having elected a new government only to find that they are unprepared and starts a scramble for reform – in written form. By the time it gets to Parliament for vote, it may be election time again and we find that they have wasted 5 years achieving little if any of what we hope for.

Most commentators however, are focusing on execution. The problem is, we are focusing too much on how impossible it is to implement it. Fine, we have been shown the Everest high obstacles. Can we sit down and discuss how we can overcome it? What is needed? Surely it is not impossible since one reader to the letter "Amending the Constitution", Chindian, noted that the Federal Constitution has been amended 600 times in 50 years. So it like an average of 12 times every year, once every month! If we take it at face value, changing the Constitution doesn’t seem too difficult.

Let's continue to educate us how we can achieve it. Seeing only the obstacles achieves nothing. Let's start working it out and see how we can achieve it. We've already registered as voters. We have continued to read and inform ourselves on how the people and country as a whole is doing. We know who and what we are going to vote against. So what is it we are voting for? Change? What kind of change? We want it written in black and white for all to see. If the politicians are merely paying lip service, we do not hear. Nor do we want to. Show us in black and white that we can hold them to it and ensure that they will be responsible for their actions. Then, maybe then, we will see some real change we are all looking for.

Libya - Yes, I'm saying that it's all lies

Dear reader,

Thank you for visiting my humble site.

If you have but a moment, please allow at least 15 minutes of your precious time on the link below. The words and the first five video shared in the link shook me to the core as no words can do. And I appeal upon you to share it with your friends and families and help spread it far and wide that the truth would be known to the people, even if just one person.

"Yes, I'm saying that it's all lies"
http://gagnauga.is/index.php?Fl=Greinar&ID=169

I wept in grief and shame at the destruction that has been brought to the people of Libya after reading through everything and viewed the videos. I have been following closely on the developments of propaganda surrounding the Libya invasion as an anti-war supporter. But nothing i have read thus far moved me as much and brought home to me with the entire weight on my conscience at the degree of atrocity, depravity and crime that has been committed against this country and its people. Their version of democracy and people engagement put my entire belief in ours to shame. Yes, the war and destruction that has been wrought to it is a crime against humanity and everything good in life that I belief in.

I condemn the actions of NATO and the war-mongers. And I implore upon everyone with a shred of conscience to spread the words of peace and reject the endless war propaganda. International Criminal Court, please hear our pleas and charge NATO together with the war-mongers with war crimes!

Response to The Tripoli Uprising by Anand Gopal, Foreign policy.

Perhaps a background look at the publisher will provide us with an understanding on where the writer is coming from. As noted at the bottom of the article, the FP is published by the Slate Group which is a division of the Washington Post company. According to Wikipedia it has a history for its pro-war stance on Iraq, which, WMD is the original reason for the invasion. To date, no WMD has been found. So, what is the reason for the continuing occupation of Iraq? 

The Washington Post - Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Washington_Post 

9/11 After a Decade: Have we learned anything? – by Dr Paul Craig Roberts http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=26174

It is noted in the article that a group of political activists made up of doctors, engineers and businessman planned to issue a document to call for greater freedom. Issuing a document is a peaceful manner and we may compare it with BERSIH.

Drawing arms is terrorizing people and creating discords and destruction. It is violent and totally in opposition of the peace everyone works for and believes in. Where do the ordinary citizens get the kalashnikovs and AK47s for the purpose of overthrowing the government? Is it normal? Under what circumstances will our own government provide us, the ordinary citizens with no military training at all with the weapons?

More importantly, where does the money trail lead to? What is their true motive? What has happened to exercising the people's rights via votes? 

The Libya Media Hoax: Fabricated Scenes of Jubilation and Euphoria on Green Square – by Metro Gael

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=26155#.TlQ-ORUu72c

Libya: Some observations – By Timothy Bancroft-Hinchey

http://english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/22-08-2011/118815-libya_observations-0/

In the years since 9/11, Al-Qaeda has been branded the international terrorist that must be destroyed at all cost, and hence the wars being fought by US have been ever-expanding. Now we have confirmed Al-Qaeda rebels in Libya working hand in hand with NATO to overthrow Qaddafi. What does their actions tells us? 

Al-Qaeda and NATO’s Islamic Extremist Taking Over Libya – by Alex Newman

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=26307 

No one person is perfect in the world. Instead of reading reports of the person alone, how about taking a look at the book he came up with and think about his ideas? His actions? What does it tell us about this person?

The Green book – by Muammar Al-Qaddaffi

http://futurefastforward.com/feature-articles/5945-by-muammar-al-qaddafi 

Libyan Leader Muammar Qaddaffi Speech on September 1, 2011

http://www.voltairenet.org/Libyan-Leader-Muammar-Qaddafi

Horrors Of US-NATO Butchery of Libya Revealed – rense.com

http://rense.com/general94/natobutcher.htm

Shouldn’t the sins he allegedly committed be read together with his contribution to his country and its people? What kind of contribution has he made to the people that many still remain loyal to him and caused over 200 prominent Africans wrote to NATO to criticize NATO’s actions? Why does the African Union reject the rebels?

Manifesto of the Libyan Tribal Council – Voltaire Network

http://www.voltairenet.org/Manifesto-of-the-Libyan-Tribal

Over 200 African Leaders: NATO’s Libyan War Part of the Plan to Recolonize Continent – by Mathaba

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=26200#.TlbiyezdZ6E

What and Why Libya – by jim Kirwan

http://rense.com/general94/kir_whatwhy.htm

African Union refuses appeals to recognize Libya’s rebels – by Peter Heinlein

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/AU-Officials-Consider-Role-of-Libyas-Opposition-TNC-128462983.html

Calling for ceasefire in Libya – by Emira Woods

http://www.fpif.org/articles/calling_for_a_cease-fire_in_libya#.Tk8M5xM4jkk

If we talk about propaganda and conspiracy theory, who can miss the most powerful banker in the world and how about holding those involve in war propaganda accountable? And since there is contention that reporting from all sides are biased, which one should we advocate? War? Or peace?

The History of the House of Rothschild – by Andrew Hitchcock

http://rense.com/general88/hist.htm

Journalists who engage in war propaganda must be held accountable – by Thierry Meyssan

http://www.voltairenet.org/spip.php?page=recherche&lang=en&recherche=Journalists+who+engage+in&x=0&y=0

The Media’s Endless Propaganda for War – by David Swanson

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=25628

NATO war crimes, the murder of journalists – by Lisa Karpova

http://english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/03-08-2011/118651-NATO_war_crimes_murder_of_journalists-0/

From all accounts, NATO’s actions are illegal and has breached the UN resolutions:-

“Resolution 1970 and 1973 (2011) of the UN Security Council were very clear in their terms: No foreign military personnel, no mercenaries, no weapons to the parties in conflict and inspection of vessels ferrying arms and soldiers. NATO has breached all four counts and now is liable for prosecution under international law.”

The rest can be found here: NATO is in big trouble – by Timothy Bancroft-Hinchey

http://english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/24-08-2011/118852-nato_trouble-0/#.TlZ7lf4FGsQ

No, you will NOT re-arm the Libyan rebels – by Timothy Bancroft-Hinchey

http://english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/18-08-2011/118787-international_law_libya-0/

When will NATO stop murdering Libyan children? – by Timothy Bancroft-Hinchey
http://english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/14-08-2011/118738-nato_libya-0/#.Tkhbw_1cM84

What NATO is doing is illegal. Amidst all the propagandas and conspiracy theories that each side threw at the other, which is advocating for peace? Only the side that advocates for peace has the people’s well being at heart. Who is advocating for peace in name only, while their actions brought only bullets, bombs, deaths and destructions to the country? Peace can never be brought on by violence. The moment we pick up arms and turn them against each other, the bloodshed, destruction and hatred is exacerbated. War and violence brings only death and destruction.

“I refuse to accept the cynical notion that nation after nation must spiral down a militaristic stairway into the hell of thermonuclear destruction. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality….I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom of spirits. I believe that what self-centered men have torn down men other-centered can build up.” – Martin Luther King

The True Meaning of War and Peace, Barack obama versus Martin Luther King – by David Swanson

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=26180

How about hearing it from the war veterans who has put down their guns and seek to end wars as a means of peace? And the victims who is actively advocating for peace?

Why you won’t see Veterans for peace on the cover of TIME Magazine – by Leah Volger

http://www.commondreams.org/view/2011/08/31-1#.Tl9NRoV4io0

Families of 9/11 call for peace – by Tony Pecinovsky

http://www.peoplesworld.org/families-of-9-11-victims-call-for-peace/

Peaceful Tomorrows - Peaceful Tomorrows is an organization founded by family members of those killed on September 11th who have united to turn our grief into action for peace. By developing and advocating nonviolent options and actions in the pursuit of justice, we hope to break the cycles of violence engendered by war and terrorism. Acknowledging our common experience with all people affected by violence throughout the world, we work to create a safer and more peaceful world for everyone.

http://www.peacefultomorrows.org/article.php?list=type&type=12

How about the testimonies, the accounts of horror and the pleas from the ordinary citizens for cease-fire? Those that does not bold weapons in their hands?

Libyan refugee testimony – by Leonor Massanet and Flavio Signore

http://english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/28-07-2011/118604-Libyan_refugee_testimony-0/

Mohanned Magam, Murdered by NATO’s terrorists in Libya – by Timothy Bancroft-Hinchey

http://english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/29-08-2011/118894-mohanned_magam-0/#.Tl0IRXoZnYU

Bahrain: US Ally Kills Children… So when is NATO intervening? – by Finian Cunningham

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=26324#.Tl8I3xfmWrQ

US and British-Backed Bahrain Regime: the use of “Toxic Terror” in Collective Punishment – by Finian Cunningham

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=25909

Residents say NATO’s airstrikes killed 85 people, including 33 children, 32 women and 20 men. NATO’s massacre at Majer, Libya – by Franklin Lamb

http://uruknet.de/?p=m80425&fb=1

Only the people of Libya should decide their future. Democracy is about people having choices. It is not about bombing people into submission or killing all opposition/dissenters. How many more people will have to die in the endless wars? To date, which country that has fallen into civil war has seen their lives improved? How do the Iraqis and the Afghans and all other innocent people caught in the war rebuilt their lives when everything they build is subjected to constant bombs and bullets? They have gained nothing but poverty, hunger, destruction, loss of loved ones, daily violence and constant fear.

Is this the freedom and democracy the people sought? How long does the ‘peacekeepers’ intends to stay in their country? 20 years? 50 years? 100 years and beyond? Is this freedom? Pray tell, what are they freeing themselves from? Who is going to free the innocent people from the gun welding thugs? How many years of painful and diligent nation building, the labour of love are destroyed in the blink of an eye with one single bomb, not to mention the thousands that has been used to date?

If war, bombs and bloodshed is the way to peaceful resolve of conflict, then the world will be peaceful. Once everyone is dead. Which will be very soon since everyone has their own opinion and conflict is part and parcel of life. Bombing people to protect them? Where is the logic? An eye for an eye, and the world goes blind.

In all wars, the people are the victims and the biggest losers. Everyone can say that they want peace with flowery words but if we stop and think for a while, what are they actually saying? That it is alright to get a gun and shoot the government into oblivion if we do not like the ELECTED government? That if we feel oppressed, we can get NATO’s help to train us as rebels and provide us with guns and bombs to overthrow our elected government (Even though we do not approve of the government)? If we subscribe to it, there won’t be any government that will last more than one day since it’s a free for all.

And what will be the ultimate price to pay for all that? There will be killings everyday and no one can form a government except the mightiest in terms of weaponry and brutality which will only result in authoritarian regime and sufferings for the people. The right to plunder by foreign interests? Constant living in fear and terror of flying bullets and bombs? Destructions of the progress and developments we have made so far? Deaths of our loved ones? Are we willing to pay such a price?

The media is a powerful tool that shapes our views on all issues. Read the media, check which side of view they are coming from. Think for ourselves and form opinions whether we agree or not to their views. Each of us has our own sense of right and wrong. Everyone has an agenda in airing their views. Are they doing it for the good of people? Who ultimately benefits from it all?  Do we subscribe to the values ‘Do as I say’ or ‘Do as I do’? Read their lips and watch their actions. Are they really doing what they say they are? It will tell us who are the liars and its victims. And hopefully, we will not fall prey to the propaganda that brings nothing but destruction of humanity and mankind.

Selamat Hari Raya Puasa!

First of all, Selamat Hari Raya Puasa to my fellow Muslim friends, and a good day to everyone.

Hmm....I love the Ramadan month especially with all the lovely delicacy available at the markets in the evenings in preparation to 'berbuka Puasa'. It's the only time of the year that it is available at our 'kampung' which I look forward to. I remember the times as a child visiting my grandparents during school holidays and helping out at our provision shop. I'd always look forward to the various stalls opening up in the late afternoon selling all sorts of mouth watering 'kuihs' during the fasting month. It's hard to choose with all the varieties available but then we have a whole month to sample all of them!

The stall owners, young and old, always has a kind face and big smile at our enthusiasm as we rush to buy their wares as soon as they are all set up for business. I'm lucky that my dad grew up in a 'kampung' and foods of diverse culture is a norm. We get to try out all sorts of food and are quite adventurous in trying out food from diverse cultures. My favorites are 'putu piring', 'ondeh-ondeh' and 'kuih koci'.

Breakfast and suppers are made up of 'roti prata', 'lontong', 'mee goreng', 'rojak', 'dhosai' and others. Living in 'kampung' for years, everyone knows everyone. Everyday, there are friendly greetings, a smile and little chats about how life's going, the latest happening in our 'kampung', who is getting married etc. Everyone is a friend and an extended family regardless of race, skin colour and religions. Mutual respect and kindness is the norm.

On the first day of 'Hari Raya Puasa', our kind neighbors brought us 'kuihs', 'ayam masak merah', 'lemang', 'ketupat' and all sorts of delicacy to share with us. It's heartwarming receiving these gifts for we know they spent a lot of time preparing it and we are included in the celebration even though we are non-Muslims. These gifts of sharing from our neighbors would last us for days even though we have it every meal and there were always more than 20 of us in the family around as it is also an opportunity for us to get together during the holidays. Our elders has been practicing love and peace for a long long time. Is this not the kind of camaraderie and peace we look for? It's been here all along and we just need to open our eyes to it, appreciate it and continue to uphold the good values behind it.

Everyone has a story of peace and kindness, of unity and love. Let's share our story and show the people, our friends and family what is it about Malaysia and it's people that we love. And let us contribute in our small ways by practicing the good values we hold dear and aspire our country and people to become.

Of people, the choices we make, and our ability to affect the future.

We read and hear news everyday of rallies, protests, riots, and wars and conflicts all over the world. We are told that we may be targets of terrorists who must be destroyed at all cost and hear the leaders and politicians who tells us that they go to war on humanitarian grounds, to bring democracy to the people who are being oppressed. They spend millions in military spending, go into war frequently and all the while, the economy is in dire straits, needing infusions, and the stock markets and banks are having multiple crisis one after another, in a race to the bottom and decimating the savings and living standards of ordinary people all over the world.

We may live in different countries, with different cultures. But doesn't everyone wants a better living standards, to enjoy life and hopes for a bright future for our family and friends? We can all learn lessons in the happenings around the world because we live in a connected world. What happens in another country and place can happen right here in front of our eyes and at our doorsteps. 

Many in the society thinks that it does not matter. As long as it does not affect their earning and spending power, many would happily leave the politicians and leaders to their antics and treat them as mere theatrics. The majority of the people couldn't care less. "It's politics! I don't want anything to do with it". We can practically smell the fear, disgusts and indifference in the reply.

But when hardship falls upon the people, it is natural that everything is government's fault. It is they who steers the country, we say.

Wait a minute. Who gave them the mandate? Yes. It is you. Me. Every single eligible voter (yes, it includes each and everyone that did not vote, you were given a say in the future and you chose to ignore it. By letting others make a choice for you, you made your choice too. So if things go wrong, blame yourself). 

It is politics. And it matters. It matters because the government we elect will set economic policies, pass laws, design the education systems for our children, and provide public services for us while we, in turn pay taxes to the government. As the government is appointed and paid for by the people, it is thus, accountable to the people in all it's actions.

Everything the government touches affects us. The economic policy will determine whether we are resilient and can withstand economic crises, whether our laws will encourage business friendly environment to encourage entrepreneurship and investors to come and invest here to create a vibrant economy and improve the earnings and living standards of the people. Bad policy will results in our being left behind as the world progress, brain drain as our people seeks greener pastures elsewhere and lower living standards as our purchasing power erodes. 

'But i did not vote for the government!' we say. Well, majority wins. Try harder the next round. 

'It is unfair! They cheat! They lie! We are being oppressed! We will never win!'. Yes, it may be so. We read the details being exposed by concerned and responsible citizens with evidence to boot. We get angry. We get upset. We vent our frustration and anger in the blogsphere. And we try every election to vote in our representative of choice. Our passion and fervour in pursuing accountability, justice, and our constitutional rights are misconstrued as being extreme by the main stream media and a majority of people who has yet to hear both sides of the story to make an opinion. 

Since when is the proposal and act of presenting a memorandum in a peaceful manner to a representative of the people is considered an extreme action? Is it rational for governments to counter it with tear gas and water canons? Who has been looted during the event to present the memorandum? Any shops or car vandalised or burned? Where? Is it rational for government to ban people from wearing a colour and threaten to arrest them for ignoring the ban? Seriously, arrested for wearing a colour? Who is being extreme here? 

Sadly, many who condemn the BERSIH 2.0 rally has no idea what it is all about and most simply do not care one way or another. Why is the rally organised? What is written in the memorandum? Have you read the memorandum? Does it occur to you why the ordinary people who has families and friends, who has been silent for years, young and old alike and the physically challenged, who has the same fear of being arrested and ostracised as you and me chose to attend the rally in spite of everything. Is it rational for ordinary citizens to want to create chaos? We all prefer to spend our weekends with our families or on our hobbies. Why do the people chose instead to brave all the fears and violence to send one memorandum? 

Please, get your facts and stories from both sides before making your own judgement. Let us not be blinded by ignorance and reduced to snap judgements without an analysis and consideration of all available information and its consequences. The attitude of indifference is all too prevalent in our society today. To quote: "we must fear evil men, but there is another evil that we must fear more....and that is the indifference of good men". Indeed, there are evil men, but it is the indifference of good men that allows them to prevail.

What then can the good men do?

There are a lot that we can do:-

1. Let us engage and help to enlighten the people who will listen on why politics is important to everyone. It is an uphill task that not many will appreciate. More often than not, we may be labelled extremist (please, we respect that everyone has a choice and is entitled to their opinion). It is up to us to show them that we are merely passionate in pursuing our rights to have a say and contribute to a better tomorrow. We believe in what we stand for and in lending our voices to the people who shares the same value. We want peace, harmony and prosperity for each and everyone. We abhor sufferings of any kind inflicted upon people. 
2. Show them how  the media reports the same news differently. Let them be the judge on which news agency is worth their time. Present them with choices and let them decide on the quality they prefer. One at a time. This is how i manage to convince my friends and family that there are more worthy and relevant news to read online:

•  One day, my dad announced that he cancelled subscription of the newspapers he'd read faithfully everyday without fail for more than 20 years as there is nothing there worth his time. It happened a year after i introduced him to online alternative news websites. (By the way, i read the same newspapers back in my school days). Oh, and an uncle of mine caught on the trend the same way.
• A foreign friend asked me about the Bersih 2.0 rally. I showed him the Bersih web page which listed the demands, he opined that there is nothing wrong with the demands which is quite ordinary and rational. And he reacted in disbelief and thought i was joking when i told him we were banned from wearing yellow and risks arrest for ignoring the ban. And by the way, he is a public servant back in his country.
• My sister who is never interested in politics read a few articles I recommended via facebook and compared to the mainstream media. I show her occasionally some funny posts which reflects the current events and we had good laughs over it. While i wasn't looking, she told my mum out of the blue one day that the mainstream media is not credible and advises her not to trust them too much. My mum is a housewife and an avid newsreader too and has been so for as long as I can remember. My dear sister did what I (the one who always has a strong opinion on everything which I call passionate, my mum deems extreme) have difficulty doing. My mum asks her, "Who then. can i trust?". Good question. We are getting her an iPad on her coming birthday and teach her the wonders of technology and online news. Keeping my faith and fingers crossed on her ultimate choice!

1. Dispel lies, untruths and fearmongering, by sharing and recommending articles that is substantiated with evidence and facts via social media, especially current issues. Facebook, twitter, blogs, etc. We can provide an alternative platform for the people to broaden their mind and views. Encourage discussion (please, not aggression, insults nor abuse. We are rational people capable of thoughts without degenerating into uncouth behaviour despite provocation). 
2. Encourage our leaders to think and act rationally. Share the views and actions of the elected representatives, aides and others when we think they are doing the right thing. If they can articulate well on the nation's well being and economy, by providing us facts and valid reasoning and analysis, by all means, share and spread their views with the world. We do not care who or which political party they are affiliated to. We will lend them a hand in making their voice heard. And we will give our vote to the one who is worthy. We check both sides of the same coin. 
3. Show our people that we care. That we truly are colour blind. Greet our neighbours and help each other. A simple smile and a greeting each day. A helping hand to one in need. Invite our friends and celebrate our diversity together during the festivals (Raya, Christmas, Deepavali, Chinese New Year). We are not merely tolerant. We accept and embrace each other. We are humans, brothers and sisters despite differing political and religious views and we can agree to differ without hurting each other. We do not need slogans, we can show by our actions the stuffs we are made of. A small gesture goes a long way.
4. Dissatisfied with the education system? It is still a necessity for our children and the future generations. We can start by encouraging them to read and develop their mind. Teach them to ask why and explore the answer together. Let them not be seen and unheard as the generations of the past. The world is advancing each day. Teach them to differentiate and analyse information that they may cultivate critical thinking skills and differentiate between right and wrong, truth and lies. To speak out their mind without fear and be allowed a chance to explain their standing. Teach them and educate ourselves on our values. Where do we draw the line and say that we will not cross it no matter what? (This is another story for another day). 

The list goes on. Its up to us how we contribute towards the kind of society we hope to see one day. The real power lies in us, the people.

Whatever were they thinking?

Lawyer deported for violating visa

For starters, it reeks of guilt and fear from the government. If there is no truth in what the lawyer is doing, why the extreme move to deport the lawyer? If there was any doubt in my regarding the investigation of the Scorpene deal, rest assured that it has all been put to rest. 


I wonder who is advising the Malaysian PM in dealing with this issue? This action has just reduce your credibility to an even lower level (as if it was possible given that it has probably reached an all time low). I can only think of 2 reasons for your advisors to convince you to take such an extremely imbecile actions:-


1. If it is the PR company, no wonder they are charging such high price for their services.They are helping you damaging yourselves further so that they can step in for 'damage control' and convince you that you need their expertise if you wished to retain the people's support in the coming elections. See? They are doing double jobs! Malaysian Government, you have been duped! or..


2. Your advisors has the intelligence of a 3 year old (which is actually insulting to the 3 year olds) and finnesse of a bull in a china shop. May i suggest that you remove them immediately to protect your good image (Gasp! Assuming there is any left!) and cut down unnecessary expenditures on such unproductive advisors that only adds to your injury. For all we know, it may save Malaysians billions of ringgit in wastage on these advisors which coincidentally may probably be put into better use such as:-
a) buying new quality submarine that can actually function as it is meant to for legitimate purposes proposed by our Ministry of Defense 
b) repair the parliament roof, the stadium roof, the newly renovated Puduraya bus station roof (by the way, may i know who is the original contractor? The quality of their work is deplorable and they should have their licenses revoked, the management charged to court for endangering lives, blacklisted from all future government contracts bids (including companies that has the same registered Directors, management teams, workers...i'm sure you know what i mean) and the government should request for refund for those works)
c) proper courses for our poor Royal Malaysian CSI teams who seems to have forgotten the SOP in conducting their work. It is pretty disgracing you know, having their own ex-Head of CSI pointing out their sloppy work in the courtroom and reported by your MSM (Times and Meloya) for all and sundry. Utterly shameful! Whatever would the world think?! (Oh yeah, i forgot. They are all duped by Jewish efforts to topple you! Their views doesn't matter as long as the people reads only local news and believes only in you!)
d) proper equipments for our poor Chemistry Department. Last heard, it seems they are unable to identify the weapons used to fire bullet into a victim's head (reported both by Times and Meloya) which puzzled your ex-Head of CSI. Maybe the department is due for some upgrading? 


Oh yes, the decision maker in this whole affair should really be fired. Correct me if i'm wrong. The advisors' job is to layout the scenario and possible solutions. Isn't it the decision maker's duty to think it over before making any decision? Such disastrous decision makers will really save Malaysia a lot of trouble, grief and money as soon as we replace them.