Comments on: And then I wondered about the solutions…

By: lishun

lishun — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:13:31 +0000

no action talk only?

By: Jeff from LA

Jeff from LA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:01:27 +0000

I just read that Malaysia is a net oil exporter at the moment. In that case, I feel much more sympathetic for the poor Malaysian citizens.

By: Jeff from LA

Jeff from LA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:54:28 +0000

I have to say that the whole idea of placing such a large subsidy on the cost of gasoline was foolish in the first place. Why? Because it created an incentive for most people to use more gas then they needed (since they didn’t have to bear the full cost of the gas they were using). Then when people are used to using too much gas, they panic when that subsidy is taken away and they have to bear the full cost of the gas they are using. Also, its unfair for all taxpayers to bear the burden of benefiting the smaller number of individuals that use a lot of gas.

I guess I’m also unsympathetic because I’m paying $4.40(US)/gallon when you guys are paying around $1(US)/gallon cheaper even after the subsidies have been taken away.

By: vincent

vincent — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:27:17 +0000

*beams with pride* I taught zewt that!!

Did I not tell you not to trust them in the first place? I had problems with their election speeches when they spent 25 mins out of 30 highlighting BN’s problem. Brother, I KNOW what BN’s problem is la. I want to know WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT.

Not much, apparently.

By: Global Voices Online » Malaysia: Big protest against high fuel prices

Global Voices Online » Malaysia: Big protest against high fuel prices — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:19:49 +0000

[...] subsidies has sparked protest actions. A big rally is being planned next month. Just minishorts suggests how protests can be more effective. Posted by Mong Palatino Share [...]

By: zewt

zewt — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:29:04 +0000

heh heh heh… i have heard about this past contracts where crude oil’s price has been fixed at USD30 before. not sure how true it is. anyway, taking that aside, we will only be able to fully enjoy the ‘net exporter of oil’ status if our country only has petronas and no shell, caltex, etc etc. the moment u pump shell, caltex, esso, etc etc… that’s it, habis. that’s what i was made to understand. but our malaysians heroes not only want foreign companies’ fuel… we also want V-Power!!!

flip flop the biggest WTF of the year hahahahaha… that was a good one.

By: suanie

suanie — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:11:54 +0000

problem is, save for a couple of people, i am not confident that the majority of those in power have the maturity level to handle crises. i think they all should be put through training, one of the subjects would be crisis management.

i am not blah about the petrol thingy whatever. i am blah about the inconsistent statements. buat malu

By: minishorts

minishorts — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:38:14 +0000

Darren: you see anything that says HOW when it comes to lower prices? Renegotiate – protests and demands is ANOT renegotiate. I wanna know how and I wanna know the action plan. (Who doesn’t?)

By: Darren

Darren — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:32:27 +0000

DAP’s promises:

http://dapforpj.org/manisfesto.html

Not sure if PKR’s online.

By: Kenny

Kenny — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:11:07 +0000

pay peanuts get monkeys, vote monkeys get BN
the quality of the nation leaders speaks for itself in difficult times. a country can run pretty much on autopilot when the good times are rolling but when the economy hits the brakes, that’s when the quality of its leaders shines brightest. we have seen the present govt. flip flopped the banning and unbanning the sale of petrol to foreign cars. it will not be surprising to see an identical reaction to the 42% hike in weeks to come, if not sooner. check out niamah today. patrick has loaded a hilarious video regarding ‘ubah gaya hidup’.