NST online reported yesterday that Radio24, a radio station run by a ministry agency, was being investigated for having allegedly gone on the air on a sensitive issue.
The sensitive issue?
Radio24 ran an interactive programme, “Which is more important, the transition of power from Pak Lah (Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi) to Datuk Seri Najib Razak or a reduction in the fuel price?”, on the air.
And Shabery, one of the few UMNO fellas who I , mistakenly it would seem, thought had some substance, had this to say of the offending programme :
“As a government radio station, it should not be misused by anyone, including to disseminate matters negative to society and contrary to government policies”
This is sensitive and cannot be discussed by the rakyat?
The People's Parliament 
CPK
September 22, 2008
Yes, whatever regard I had for Mr Cheek following his live debate on TV evaporised after his recent comments. Shahrir, too, after his remarks about Zaid.
I’ve no reason to lose hope on Puad (BN, Muar) yet, though.
Thinking Light
September 22, 2008
Shabery? Substance?
Didn’t you watch him debating with Anwar? Yeah the one he made a fool of himself on live television.
su
September 22, 2008
I wonder if it’s the issue that’s “sensitive”, or if it’s because the ‘sensitive issue’ was being discussed on a *gasp* GOVERNMENT-owned radio station.
If even an issue like this can be deemed ‘sensitive’, all Malaysian newspapers can just gulung tikar.
Edi神
September 22, 2008
wat so negative about this?
really sot2 all this minister
viveg
September 22, 2008
Apa depa ingat Malaysia ni bapak depa punyakah?? Ini tak boleh!! Itu tak boleh!!!
Tunggu bang oii.. tunggu.. Tak lama lagi dah!!!
Meng
September 22, 2008
This is the type of rubbish we have in the gomen who cannot differentiate what is sensitive or not. These monkeys cannot see the truth and so far not one of those idiots have come out to condemn Ahmad strongly. Why, sama bulu..
Another Donkey the botak syed hamid said “However, until now he said there were still people who played the race card and sensitive issues that could inflame emotions and eventually lead to public disorder.””
Oh botak oh botak who has/have been playing the racial cards. Are you blind or a donkey not to notice it. What a shame to be a minister and thick skin to pass these remarks when it has happened infront of you or is happening???. You got no balls to put Ahmad under ISA or even to nab the liar toyol for false reports.
In this fasting month don’t pray for your prayer would not be accepted. I laugh at all of you seeing pics in the media…praying.. must be praying how to make more money..to destroy this nation..what hippo we have got in the gomen
Amirsh2109
September 22, 2008
stupid cheek
Malaysian Wannabe Again
September 22, 2008
Don’t you get it? Unless they are in glowing terms, any comment or discussion on any subject or any member of the Government is sensitive. Even when they are glowing, they will still be suspicious. What can one expect from a government that is totally bankrupt in every aspect; moral, credibility, integrity, etc – I could go on and on and on and on ………….
AuntyG
September 22, 2008
Yes, the sure signs of an ending regime is to get out of touch with the people and with reality ….
Nowadays I find myself getting into necesary ‘argument’ with people who say Anwar is power crazy, in wanting to topple to gomen, etc etc. I ask a simple question “if not Anwar/PKR, then WHO???” (no answer!)
I am pissed off with this monkey/donkey gomen and I just want a CHANGE. If a power crazy gorrila can bring new HOPE for a better Malaysia, why not ?
Benjamin Loi
September 22, 2008
they are unbelievers and hypocrites…
Read: http://benjaminloi.blogspot.com/2008/09/unbelievers-and-hypocrites-hell-is.html
apapunboleh
September 22, 2008
What gomen, do we have a gomen in he first place? I thought we were ruled by village idiots and the ever corrupted cops.
artchan
September 22, 2008
Shabery was apple polishing..wait till Najib comes on board….then you can see them all lining up waiting their turn to lick @$$.
mei1
September 22, 2008
Just to share the following piece which I received via email over the weekend. My friend said that it was by Huzir that did not get published in the Star because it was considered “sensitive”. So, you be the judge whether it’s “sensitive”.
Wide Angle 37 (spiked): The Malaysian Political Oscars!
WIDE ANGLE – Huzir Sulaiman
The Malaysian Political Oscars!
Our political situation is like something out of a movie – so here are the awards. The envelope, please…
The Wide Angle Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, headquartered for no particular reason in Skudai, presents this year’s Malaysian Political Oscars.
The most widely watched television event in Malaysia, the Political Oscar telecast reaches over 1 billion viewers, some of whom are dead, some of whom are 130 years old, and most of whom are registered at the same address.
How does it work? Members of the academy (all Malaysian taxi drivers who despite being allegedly the worst in the world at driving taxis are remarkably good at political analysis) vote on these awards, and the results are tabulated by the auditors of some large accounting firm who would rather do this sort of thing than real accounting work, which might explain the state of the economy.
Here are the nominees and winners.
Best Supporting Actor
It is a crowded field this year, with many stellar performances from both veterans and newcomers.
The nominees include private investigator P. Balasubramaniam in Missing; Pusrawi’s Dr. Mohd Osman in Rear Window; Zaid Ibrahim in Gone in Sixty Seconds; and Raja Petra Kamaruddin in An Inconvenient Truth.
But the Best Supporting Actor Oscar goes to Penang Umno leader Ahmad Ismail for his controversial performance in Pride and Prejudice.
Despite his recent success, which led to him being cast in Under Siege and Raging Bull, Ahmad has flatly refused roles in the films Anger Management and Atonement.
Best Supporting Actress
For her critically-acclaime d performance in Minority Report, this year’s Best Supporting Actress Oscar goes to Sinchew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng.
Interestingly, immediately after that film completed principal photography, Tan was the unwitting star of Catch and Release, a film that may or may not have been directed by Syed Hamid Albar, depending on which version of the studio press kit you read.
Tan spent just 18 hours on location, before quitting, citing creative differences.
Best Cinematography
For his impactful camera work in the V.K. Lingam vehicle The Conversation, the Oscar for Cinematography goes to Gwo Loh Burne.
(Although The Conversation was shot some time ago, due to his refusal to be credited for many months, Gwo Loh Burne could not be given the award earlier. When he finally came forward, this legal thriller was re-released in some markets as The Burne Identity.)
The Conversation beat out Entrapment, starring Chua Soi Lek, which also features an anonymous cinematographer.
Best Foreign-Language Film
Agricultural Study Tour, a Taiwanese sleeper hit, was shot entirely by coincidence, supposedly with no director and no funding.
Nonetheless, a sequel, Exile on My Taiwanese Farm: Peeling my Taugeh might be filmed next year with some of the original cast.
Best Original Screenplay
Jumper, written by Anwar Ibrahim, wins this year’s award. Although the film suffers from a cast of unknowns, whose number seems to fluctuate from scene to scene (though always at least 31), the script is undeniably original and exciting. It also has the potential for numerous sequels, which will prove profitable for the actors.
Best Adapted Screenplay
Written by a team of in-house screenwriters from the Attorney-General’ s Studios, The Accused, starring Anwar Ibrahim, is allegedly adapted from instructions given by political superiors. A remake of the 1998 flop, but with many of the same actors and production team.
Best Actress
Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok was competing against herself this year with sterling performances in a slew of releases: Election; Woman on Top; Supergirl; and, in cinemas until last Friday, the black comedy Enemy of the State.
She wins the Best Actress Oscar, however, for her most famous role, Miss Congeniality, which has earned her praise from audiences and critics alike.
Best Actor
The big stars of yesteryear dominated the Best Actor category this year.
Nominees include S. Samy Vellu in Gone With The Wind; Dr. Mahathir Mohamed in V for Vendetta; and both Najib Tun Razak and Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in the comedy Trading Places.
The winner, however, of the Malaysian Political Oscar for Best Actor is Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for his flawless, nuanced, masterful performance in Eyes Wide Shut.
Best Picture
The nominees for Best Picture in the Malaysian Political Oscars are all gripping epics.
They include the moving story of the many members of Parti Sosialis Malaysia, The Magnificent Seven; the Khairy Jamaluddin biopic Million Dollar Baby; the Hindraf saga, Out for Justice; and the tale of Gerakan in the Barisan Nasional, The End of the Affair.
The winner for Best Picture, however, is the story of the MCA’s struggle against the Internal Security Act, Look Who’s Talking Now.
Lifetime Achievement Award
For his astonishing film career spanning many decades, and including both commercial hits and small but critically-acclaime d art-house movies, Anwar Ibrahim wins the Lifetime Achievement Award.
His roles, in chronological order, include: Wild at Heart; The Young Guns; The Great Debaters; Sleeping With The Enemy; The Insider; The Sweet Smell of Success; Reversal of Fortune; Cast Away; The Accused; The Cell; Cry Freedom!; Into the Wild; Back to the Future; Mission: Impossible; The Perfect Storm; and, most recently, Eastern Promises.
Depending on the outcome of contract negotiations, Anwar’s next movies may include The King and I; Top Gun; and Great Expectations.
Alternatively, he may take roles in Crash; The Departed; and The Forgotten. That’s the thing about show business – you never know what the big stars will do next!
That’s all for this year’s edition of the Malaysian Political Oscars. See you on the red carpet next year!
Copyright © Huzir Sulaiman 2008. All rights reserved.
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Another similar version but in Chinese which I received via sms:
最新大马独立电影奖：
最佳电影：《308之夜》、最佳导演：安华《916之梦》、
最佳男主角：伯拉《梦中人》、最佳女主角：郭素沁《监狱风云之火箭十三妹》
最佳男配角：阿末依斯迈《寄人篱下》、最佳女配角：陈云清《洗冤录3》
最佳新人奖：赛夫《股惑仔之后庭开花》、人气演员：柏特拉《光头博客》
最佳编剧、外国电影、特效、剪接：纳吉《人肉叉烧包之蒙古碎尸》
最佳本土电影：《林甘正传》、最佳成人电影：《老蔡传奇之同一个房间》
最佳悬疑片：《C+侦探之一切从失踪开始》、最佳恐怖片：《午夜凶令之ISA》
最佳旅游宣传片：《远走高飞之台湾考察团》、最佳电影主体曲：行动党《改变》
最佳服装设计奖：黄燕燕《透明睡衣》、终身成就奖：马哈迪《黑马王子之重出江湖》
评审团：大马人民
telur dua
September 22, 2008
Sensitivity is a very convenient carpet under which a lot of ‘dirt’ can be swept under.
Sally
September 22, 2008
Telur Dua, you are absolutely right! a damm covenient excuse.
Farida
September 22, 2008
Great piece by Huzir.
akarmalaysian
September 22, 2008
dun u knw dat the people other than umno are not suppose to talk anything abt the government or its leaders?this is how arrogant and big headed these idiots hv been.u must obey them or u kena ISA.u must not criticise them cos they are always above the laws.it has come to a stage whr these idiots think they are immnune to anything.these goons are just a bunch of monkeys who think they own the country.and god knws….do they ever knw wat they are talking abt whenever they open up their stinking mouth.
True-Leaders.com
September 22, 2008
That’s real cheeky of you Shabery. Yeah, keep on sweeping things under the carpet, shoving skeletons in the closet..all these will come back to haunt you sooner than you think.