Author: Kim Quek
Publisher: Oriengroup Sdn Bhd
Year: 2010
Number of page: 361
Publisher: Oriengroup Sdn Bhd
Year: 2010
Number of page: 361
ISBN: 9789839048732
Price: RM35
Avalable at all POPULAR book stores and other major book shops.
Price: RM35
Avalable at all POPULAR book stores and other major book shops.
Extracts from the article “Making the Right Political Decision”:
In fact, we are living on borrowed time, as we would have bankrupted ourselves long time ago if not being propped up by the god-given gift of petroleum. Due to unrestrained splurging and lackadaisical productive efforts, our addiction to petroleum as crutch has so grown that more than 40% of the government’s operational expenses are now paid for by incomes derived from petroleum. These incomes are in the form of royalty, export duty, petroleum income tax and dividends from Petronas (excluding corporate income tax from companies in the petroleum industry). Surely, the prolongation of the status quo is tantamount to leaning heavier and heavier on a crutch that is getting shorter and shorter. How long can this untenable situation last?
Extracts from the Preface:
It is not an exaggeration to say that Malaysia has come to the edge of a precipice, and moving forward in the same direction may mean a fast descent. Obviously, this calls for a change of direction to avoid impending calamities.
Barisan Nasional has vowed to make changes, but is it capable of veering the nation off that abyss, with Umno absolutely dominating the coalition with its racist ideology intact?
On the other hand, Pakatan Rakyat has promised to institute thorough reforms to remove racism and restore democracy and good governance, thereby rejuvenating the economy. Can it be trusted to move the nation onto the right path of national integration and growth?
Or should we also ponder the next equally important question: Do we still have the choice of not changing the incumbent ruling power?
In fact, we are living on borrowed time, as we would have bankrupted ourselves long time ago if not being propped up by the god-given gift of petroleum. Due to unrestrained splurging and lackadaisical productive efforts, our addiction to petroleum as crutch has so grown that more than 40% of the government’s operational expenses are now paid for by incomes derived from petroleum. These incomes are in the form of royalty, export duty, petroleum income tax and dividends from Petronas (excluding corporate income tax from companies in the petroleum industry). Surely, the prolongation of the status quo is tantamount to leaning heavier and heavier on a crutch that is getting shorter and shorter. How long can this untenable situation last?
Extracts from the Preface:
It is not an exaggeration to say that Malaysia has come to the edge of a precipice, and moving forward in the same direction may mean a fast descent. Obviously, this calls for a change of direction to avoid impending calamities.
Barisan Nasional has vowed to make changes, but is it capable of veering the nation off that abyss, with Umno absolutely dominating the coalition with its racist ideology intact?
On the other hand, Pakatan Rakyat has promised to institute thorough reforms to remove racism and restore democracy and good governance, thereby rejuvenating the economy. Can it be trusted to move the nation onto the right path of national integration and growth?
Or should we also ponder the next equally important question: Do we still have the choice of not changing the incumbent ruling power?
The Author
Kim Quek is a Malaysian political commentator who has been keeping a very close watch on the fast moving political development in Malaysia. His frequent writings on the local scene appear regularly in many local websites including the popular Malaysiakini and Malaysia Today.
His articles are typically factual and analytical and no-holds-barred when it comes to commenting on the incessant scandals of corruption and abuse of power involving the high hierarchy of the ruling Barisan Nasional that have increasingly dominated Malaysian politics. As such, his writings are a useful counter-balance to the notoriously one-sided narration of the Malaysian mainstream media which are hopelessly manipulated by the incumbent federal power. He hopes to offer readers, through his writings, a view of the other side of the coin, so to speak.
In a sense, this book is a sequel to Kim Quek’s previous best seller “Where to, Malaysia?” which recorded the disastrous Mahathirist rule and the early auto-pilot reign of Abdullah Badawi.
Kim Quek is a Malaysian political commentator who has been keeping a very close watch on the fast moving political development in Malaysia. His frequent writings on the local scene appear regularly in many local websites including the popular Malaysiakini and Malaysia Today.
His articles are typically factual and analytical and no-holds-barred when it comes to commenting on the incessant scandals of corruption and abuse of power involving the high hierarchy of the ruling Barisan Nasional that have increasingly dominated Malaysian politics. As such, his writings are a useful counter-balance to the notoriously one-sided narration of the Malaysian mainstream media which are hopelessly manipulated by the incumbent federal power. He hopes to offer readers, through his writings, a view of the other side of the coin, so to speak.
In a sense, this book is a sequel to Kim Quek’s previous best seller “Where to, Malaysia?” which recorded the disastrous Mahathirist rule and the early auto-pilot reign of Abdullah Badawi.
dear kim quek,
ReplyDeletei enjoy reading the pdf copy of your book, though i am quite dubious with the claims in the pdf copy since there is no list of reference that i can confirm your claims with. it would be wonderful if you can post the list of reference as well. thank you so much
with regards,
FA
Dear Mr. Kim Quek,
ReplyDeleteI got a PDF copy of your banned book from my uncle. I am living in Germany now and felt that it is only appropriate that you are paid for your effort. Please let me know how I can pay the full price of the book. I can transfer via Maybank account.
Jimmy
Good book, read.
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