I finally read the two articles on Tun Mahathir today during my lunch break. The first article was his press release regarding the AP and Datuk Seri Rafidah issue. The second was an interview by the tabloid with him on Tengku Mahaleel’s dismissal.
I won’t be giving you a political or economical commentary here, I think many other qualified people have done so (Like MackZul and Paul Tan).
What I’d like to say is my humble observations on Proton, our former Prime Minister, Tengku Mahaleel and the AP saga.
- Tun Mahathir is an angry man. Any bystander can notice that. For those of us who have been observing him for more than 20 years, the way he speaks and answers reporter questions is typical, vintage Mahathir. Some find it dismissive, irrelevant and temperamental, others call him a PR genius.
- Not only that, he is also annoyed with some of his ministers in his former cabinet, especially the UMNO ones. Of course he won’t say who, but he makes that reference a few times. On Rafidah, he neither defends or openly criticizes her, but you can guess they won’t be teeing off together this Sunday.
- For an 80-year guy, he sure looks good. My tea-lady insists it’s because of… oh, never mind.
- I don’t think Tengku Mahaleel’s is the end of the world for him. Hundreds of other companies, bumi or non-bumi will be knocking on his door to get him on their board of directors.
- Perodua makes better quality cars than Proton. Those who have driven both models can attest to that.
- About the AP list. For years everyone in the industry roughly knows who’s on the list. So why the fuss? Because I think the release of the list was a knee-jerk reaction to the pressure. Now that it’s out, what’s next?
- With all this brouhaha, will someone tell me when are they going to reduce the excise tax for imported cars?
- The Wira model is more than 10 years old. The Iswara is nearing 20. Kind of weird to be paying more than RM40k for ancient models, wouldn’t you say?
10 Comments
yuin
tun mahatir still looks good because?? what did your tea lady say?
Simon
OK, i’ll say it here. B’coz he doesn’t eat fish. Apparently his mom said it contained worms that’s bad for you. That’s what my tea-lady said…
coppersnare
perodua indeed builds better quality cars. my 1.5 yr old kelisa still feels like new (under constant tlc also, ehm), while my friend’s new iswara looks screwed up inside and outside after a couple of months of being used.
buy perodua, folks!
cccp
“The Wira model is more than 10 years old. The Iswara is nearing 20. Kind of weird to be paying more than RM40k for ancient models, wouldn’t you say?”
bloody excellent point!
SK
Someone is definitely lying here.
However, the question is, who is lying?
This time, Dr. M has nothing to lose and the ball landed in Rafidah court.
Go consult Aisehman, the man.
yuin
hmmm…..your tea lady is very wise…..
wildcharm
Muaharharhar!!! I don’t eat much fish so I will look good when I’m 80? Yes? No?
Anyway, I think his double chin is sagging badly already. He looks abit you know, worn out. 3 years ago, he was glowing. I think after he stepped down, tak cukup supplement already lah
There’s definitely a belakang lorong cerita bout Tun M & Ms. R
Perodua MyVi manual can actually ALMOST keep up with the speed of a Vios 1.5. Tested already.
Excise tax according to everchanging rumours will be reduced in year 2007
singth
the drama can go on forever, but nothing will be changed to give us, the rakyat, a good deal.
release AP then? the import excise duty still on. most of rakyat still have to stick to national car.
whether is perodua or proton, both are sucked !
all these drama just a struggle of power among UMNO member and ex-UMNO member. the end result will be one of them get a bigger bite of the cake. and we, rakyat, are the one providing the cake to them.
end of story.
Nasir
No point in criticizing last administration. Criticize how the new administration managing the inherit past problems should be the best option. The MOST basic thing to do is just to simply answer the question raise by Tun and ‘I do not want to answer it’ is not an answer. Try to answer in facts but in a simple way and DON’T talk rubbish.
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