I'M NOT sure if Man Utd deserves to be in the final of the European Cup. Their fans would probably think so, but to me, Barcelona was denitely the team which provided more of the entertainment.
That aside, the semi final played at Old Trafford, was a nail-biting 90 minute encounter. Paul Scholes goal separated the two sides, enough to take the Red Devils to Moscow for the finals on May 21.
I watched the game at my own humble Theatre of Dreams, accompanied by a big mug of Nescafe tarik and a half hour nap before kik off. When Rijkaard sent in Thiery Henry, I thought that he was going to disappoint Ferguson and the millions of devils across the globe.
But he didn't. Barcelona is a great team with potential match winners all across the field. Much was expected of Messi, as of Ronaldo, voted this year's Footballer of the Year in England. In the end, United stood their ground and will now atempt to win the trophy for only the third time in their history.
After the game, I received several SMS from United fans, asking whether I've booked my flight to Moscow. I wish...
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
MPs at work - do us proud or get out!
WE have high expectations of the new Parliament which begins tomorrow. There are 222 MPs sitting in the august chamber, elected by the people to serve the people. How they fare as spokesmen for the rakyat and whether they can advance the rakyat's cause will be scrutinised closely.
We the people are a lot more discerning now than ever before. That is already made known via the recent general election, which has also changed the national political landscape for good. Malaysia has to move forward on this landscape, for better or for worse.
After the ground battle of March 8, our MPs will now lock horns on higher ground. It is our hope that they can raise the level of articulation as befitting parliamentary debate. In the past MPs from the ruling coalition had got away with some dubious behaviour, with supporting casts from the opposition bench.
To expect an overnight change in the behaviour of these MPs may be more of wishful thinking, but one should give them the benefit of the doubt. With so many issues confronting us, I don't see how how MPs can hold or control their tongue and speak without bringing the House into disrepute.
New MPs making their maiden appearances may try to create an early impression, which is fine really, provided they show maturity, depth and finesse in their articulation. I hope they will not emulate the 'name calling and other ungentlemanly conduct' of their seniors, some of whom somehow survived the brutal contest of March 8.
Over the years, we all have seen the articulation (or lack of) within the House to the point that reduced it to nothing more than a school debate. To be fair, there were MPs who speak after doing their homework, conducting research as they argue their case. But their numbers were small and often drowned by noisy lawmakers who knew no better.
Looking at some of the names of our MPs who will be taking their oath of office today, I'm not all that optimistic that we have seen the last of the 'bad boys,' that is, legislators who make up their lack of substance with shameful behaviour. We all know who they are.
I bet you that some MPs will try to 'make news' one way or the other during question time, when RTM will be doing their crossovers for live feeds. He or she who speaks the best or who attracts attention may get free live coverage, if RTM sticks to the philosophy of what makes news.
Providing live coverage is good, but hopefully RTM will make a serious attempt to provide coverage in the true sense of professional journalism. Just because so and so is a minister and is scheduled to speak wouldn't guarantee the rakyat glued to the TV. Instead, it will be an injustice to the amount of money spent on live coverage.
But let's not be presumptious. Proceedings haven't even started. Lets observe and make our conclusion later. At the end of the four or five years sitting from now, we'll make our final judgement on our MPs - that's when we separate the wood from the chaff.
We the people are a lot more discerning now than ever before. That is already made known via the recent general election, which has also changed the national political landscape for good. Malaysia has to move forward on this landscape, for better or for worse.
After the ground battle of March 8, our MPs will now lock horns on higher ground. It is our hope that they can raise the level of articulation as befitting parliamentary debate. In the past MPs from the ruling coalition had got away with some dubious behaviour, with supporting casts from the opposition bench.
To expect an overnight change in the behaviour of these MPs may be more of wishful thinking, but one should give them the benefit of the doubt. With so many issues confronting us, I don't see how how MPs can hold or control their tongue and speak without bringing the House into disrepute.
New MPs making their maiden appearances may try to create an early impression, which is fine really, provided they show maturity, depth and finesse in their articulation. I hope they will not emulate the 'name calling and other ungentlemanly conduct' of their seniors, some of whom somehow survived the brutal contest of March 8.
Over the years, we all have seen the articulation (or lack of) within the House to the point that reduced it to nothing more than a school debate. To be fair, there were MPs who speak after doing their homework, conducting research as they argue their case. But their numbers were small and often drowned by noisy lawmakers who knew no better.
Looking at some of the names of our MPs who will be taking their oath of office today, I'm not all that optimistic that we have seen the last of the 'bad boys,' that is, legislators who make up their lack of substance with shameful behaviour. We all know who they are.
I bet you that some MPs will try to 'make news' one way or the other during question time, when RTM will be doing their crossovers for live feeds. He or she who speaks the best or who attracts attention may get free live coverage, if RTM sticks to the philosophy of what makes news.
Providing live coverage is good, but hopefully RTM will make a serious attempt to provide coverage in the true sense of professional journalism. Just because so and so is a minister and is scheduled to speak wouldn't guarantee the rakyat glued to the TV. Instead, it will be an injustice to the amount of money spent on live coverage.
But let's not be presumptious. Proceedings haven't even started. Lets observe and make our conclusion later. At the end of the four or five years sitting from now, we'll make our final judgement on our MPs - that's when we separate the wood from the chaff.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Hishammuddin's apology draw criticisms
PEMUDA Umno chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has apologised for his keris-wielding and keris-kissing incident at the party annual assembly of 2005 and 2006. The act had upset many non-Malays who viewed the act as provocative and unfriendly.
I'm not sure how the non-Malays view the apology but some of Hishammuddin's comrades in Umno questioned why the Pemuda chief had thought it necessary to offer the apology.
Soon after news of the apology was splashed on television and newspaper pages, many SMS started to fly: "Why? Why make the apology? It's not going to change anything. The act has already caused much damaged and we saw how this was manifested in the March 8 general election.
"It's a bit late in the day."
An Umno divisional leader said the apology made many party members unhappy. They said the Pemuda chief should instead explain to everyone that keris-kissing is not an act of provocation, unless the person doing it had that in mind.
The keris is a symbol of authority among the Malays. Hishammuddin's act of kissing the keris by itself was not an act of provocation, but when accompanied by fiery rhetorics and inflammatory statements, anyone would view it differently.
While the non-Malays still don't like his keris-kissing act (apology notwithstanding), Hishammuddin now finds his Umno comrades are just as unhappy for making the apology. When he first did it in 2005, there were already criticisms. When this was repeated, the criticisms became more vocal and widespread.
More than a symbol of authority, the keris represents sovereignty, especially in the royal palace. I'm sure we all remember the way His Majesty the King showed his respect of the keris when he was installed as the Yang DiPertuan Agong. It was an act of respect and done with much dignity.
If Hishammuddin had done it the same way, he wouldn't have been criticised the way he did. It's unfortunate. An SMS I received today lamented at the fact that a ritual that's so 'malay' and done within a Malay environment could be heatedly criticised.
Its quite ironical. While Hishammuddin apologised and tried to assuage the feelings of non-Malays, he came under fire from his party comrades instead. Another SMS, from a Johor grassroot leaders, with a tone that suggests disgust and disappointment, questioned whether Hishammuddin is worthy to be voted as an Umno vice-president.
Hishammuddin had already declared his willingness to be nominated to contest for one of the three VP posts in the December party poll. He will have to see whether the apology would have any serious bearing on his bid.
There was another apology that also made its way into the pages of most newspapers. His deputy, Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin, received an apology from news portal Malaysiakini.
This followed news report by the portal which reported that Khairy had initially lost in the contest against PKR candidate Badrul Hisham Shaharin during the general election. The portal had also reported that a recount was held to determine the winner.
In the apology, Malaysiakini said: "We have come to know that such a recount did not take place. As such, we would like to apologise to Khairy for publishing that assertion in our subsequent stories."
Khairy's contest with blogger Cikgu Bard came under the spotlight right from the beginning. The PM's son in law won with a majority of 5,726 votes. His opponent meanwhile has filed an election petition at the High Court in Seremban on Friday, seeking to declare the result null and void.
I'm not sure how the non-Malays view the apology but some of Hishammuddin's comrades in Umno questioned why the Pemuda chief had thought it necessary to offer the apology.
Soon after news of the apology was splashed on television and newspaper pages, many SMS started to fly: "Why? Why make the apology? It's not going to change anything. The act has already caused much damaged and we saw how this was manifested in the March 8 general election.
"It's a bit late in the day."
An Umno divisional leader said the apology made many party members unhappy. They said the Pemuda chief should instead explain to everyone that keris-kissing is not an act of provocation, unless the person doing it had that in mind.
The keris is a symbol of authority among the Malays. Hishammuddin's act of kissing the keris by itself was not an act of provocation, but when accompanied by fiery rhetorics and inflammatory statements, anyone would view it differently.
While the non-Malays still don't like his keris-kissing act (apology notwithstanding), Hishammuddin now finds his Umno comrades are just as unhappy for making the apology. When he first did it in 2005, there were already criticisms. When this was repeated, the criticisms became more vocal and widespread.
More than a symbol of authority, the keris represents sovereignty, especially in the royal palace. I'm sure we all remember the way His Majesty the King showed his respect of the keris when he was installed as the Yang DiPertuan Agong. It was an act of respect and done with much dignity.
If Hishammuddin had done it the same way, he wouldn't have been criticised the way he did. It's unfortunate. An SMS I received today lamented at the fact that a ritual that's so 'malay' and done within a Malay environment could be heatedly criticised.
Its quite ironical. While Hishammuddin apologised and tried to assuage the feelings of non-Malays, he came under fire from his party comrades instead. Another SMS, from a Johor grassroot leaders, with a tone that suggests disgust and disappointment, questioned whether Hishammuddin is worthy to be voted as an Umno vice-president.
Hishammuddin had already declared his willingness to be nominated to contest for one of the three VP posts in the December party poll. He will have to see whether the apology would have any serious bearing on his bid.
There was another apology that also made its way into the pages of most newspapers. His deputy, Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin, received an apology from news portal Malaysiakini.
This followed news report by the portal which reported that Khairy had initially lost in the contest against PKR candidate Badrul Hisham Shaharin during the general election. The portal had also reported that a recount was held to determine the winner.
In the apology, Malaysiakini said: "We have come to know that such a recount did not take place. As such, we would like to apologise to Khairy for publishing that assertion in our subsequent stories."
Khairy's contest with blogger Cikgu Bard came under the spotlight right from the beginning. The PM's son in law won with a majority of 5,726 votes. His opponent meanwhile has filed an election petition at the High Court in Seremban on Friday, seeking to declare the result null and void.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Perihal baju melayu, 'baju kot' org politik
WAKIL Rakyat yang kalah dalam pilihanraya umum pada 8 Mac lalu menunggu dengan penuh harapan setiap kali talipon mereka berdering. Tetapi deringan ini tidaklah sekerap semasa mereka berkuasa, atau sebelum PRU lalu.
Mereka yang menang terus menerima seribu macam panggilan talipon. Ada yang mengucap tahniah dan syabas; ada yang memberi nasihat; dan tidak kurang pula mereka yang mohon bantuan.
Sesetengah wakil rakyat langsung tak jawab panggilan selepas dibawa arus tsunami politik. Mereka mendiamkan diri, dirundung malang. Ada yang pergi menunaikan umrah, ada yang bertafakur panjang.
Dalam kekalahan, ada yang menarik nafas panjang antara lega dan derita. Bagi yang menang pula, ramai yang diberi ingatan bahawa jangan terlalu gembira, kerana duka boleh menimpa pada bila-bila masa sahaja!
Baru-baru ini, kawan dikalangan orang politik bercerita tentang dua kisah - satu kisah wakil rakyat yang menang dan satu kisah calon yang kalah.
Yang menang sibuk bertanya rakannya: "You tahu kat mana I boleh buat baju kot yang elok? I nak masuk Parlimen ni, jadi kenalah pakai baju kot baru! Lepas tu nak buat baju melayu pula kerana yang lama tu dah lusoh."
Hebat dan gah bunyinya! Harap khidmat mereka kepada rakyat juga sama hebat!
Yang kalah ceritanya lain pula: "Aku dah mula naik boring duduk kat rumah. Baru-baru ni ada kawan ajak pergi jamuan. Aku jadi serba salah. Nak pakai baju kot, nampak tak kena kerana aku bukan lagi wakil rakyat. Kalau tak pakai, nampak sengkek pulak!"
Ada seorang bekas YB pula bercerita bagaimana dia memakai baju melayu setiap hari di rumah, samada untuk bersembahyang atau semasa berihat. Si polan mempunyai banyak baju melayu yang berwarna warni. Maklumlah, semasa menjadi YB dia sering dijemput ke majlis-majlis yang memerlukan pakaian demikian.
Satu hari anak bekas YB bertanya dengan nada yang bersahaja: "Ayah, kan ayah dak kalah dalam pilihanraya dulu. Mengapa ayah masih pakai baju melayu setiap hari? Tak perlu lagi ayah..."
Si ayah tergamam mendengar soalan anaknya. Nak ketawa pun ada, sedih pun ada. Jika dia masih dalam suasana muram, soalan anaknya itu membuat dia tersentak dari lamunan panjang.
Tiga dailog ini mencerminkan betapa jelasnya roda politik itu berpusing tanpa mengambilkira ego dan perasaan pelakon utama di persada siasah. Kita tunggu dan lihat apa lagi lakonan dan dailog bakal muncul, terutama dalam suasana politik yang semakin panas sekarang.
Mereka yang menang terus menerima seribu macam panggilan talipon. Ada yang mengucap tahniah dan syabas; ada yang memberi nasihat; dan tidak kurang pula mereka yang mohon bantuan.
Sesetengah wakil rakyat langsung tak jawab panggilan selepas dibawa arus tsunami politik. Mereka mendiamkan diri, dirundung malang. Ada yang pergi menunaikan umrah, ada yang bertafakur panjang.
Dalam kekalahan, ada yang menarik nafas panjang antara lega dan derita. Bagi yang menang pula, ramai yang diberi ingatan bahawa jangan terlalu gembira, kerana duka boleh menimpa pada bila-bila masa sahaja!
Baru-baru ini, kawan dikalangan orang politik bercerita tentang dua kisah - satu kisah wakil rakyat yang menang dan satu kisah calon yang kalah.
Yang menang sibuk bertanya rakannya: "You tahu kat mana I boleh buat baju kot yang elok? I nak masuk Parlimen ni, jadi kenalah pakai baju kot baru! Lepas tu nak buat baju melayu pula kerana yang lama tu dah lusoh."
Hebat dan gah bunyinya! Harap khidmat mereka kepada rakyat juga sama hebat!
Yang kalah ceritanya lain pula: "Aku dah mula naik boring duduk kat rumah. Baru-baru ni ada kawan ajak pergi jamuan. Aku jadi serba salah. Nak pakai baju kot, nampak tak kena kerana aku bukan lagi wakil rakyat. Kalau tak pakai, nampak sengkek pulak!"
Ada seorang bekas YB pula bercerita bagaimana dia memakai baju melayu setiap hari di rumah, samada untuk bersembahyang atau semasa berihat. Si polan mempunyai banyak baju melayu yang berwarna warni. Maklumlah, semasa menjadi YB dia sering dijemput ke majlis-majlis yang memerlukan pakaian demikian.
Satu hari anak bekas YB bertanya dengan nada yang bersahaja: "Ayah, kan ayah dak kalah dalam pilihanraya dulu. Mengapa ayah masih pakai baju melayu setiap hari? Tak perlu lagi ayah..."
Si ayah tergamam mendengar soalan anaknya. Nak ketawa pun ada, sedih pun ada. Jika dia masih dalam suasana muram, soalan anaknya itu membuat dia tersentak dari lamunan panjang.
Tiga dailog ini mencerminkan betapa jelasnya roda politik itu berpusing tanpa mengambilkira ego dan perasaan pelakon utama di persada siasah. Kita tunggu dan lihat apa lagi lakonan dan dailog bakal muncul, terutama dalam suasana politik yang semakin panas sekarang.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Guan Eng got his man at last!
TONGUES will not stop wagging even when former dep sec of Gerakan Lee Kah Choon quit the party to serve DAP Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng as director of the Penang Development Corporation and investPenang.
When the CM offered him the post, and which he accepted, Lee came under fire from all sides. BN Chairman and PM Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Gerakan advisor Tan Sri Dr Lim Keng Yeik and Acting President Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon all chorussed their dismay and disagreements.
Even DAP Chairman Karpal Singh spoke against the appointment. It was unbecoming for the DAP CM to offer the important post to a Gerakan card-carrying member - this was the message from the DAP strongman.
In offering the post to Lee, Guan Eng must have thrashed out whatever issues that could have surfaced. It was also apparent that both leaders were trying out new grounds in state administration, one that other states within the Pakatan Rakyat are watching closely.
There was no way Lee could serve the state of Penang, unless he part company with the party he claimed to be loyal to. When he did so, it must have been because he loves Penang more, and not because he loves Gerakan less.
It would seem a bit naive for Lee to think that his political masters would allow him to serve their bitter rival. Guan Eng was probably trying out something new too, and found resistance from in and outside the party. In any case, the CM did get his man, albeit not without some public display of 'negotiations.'
When the CM offered him the post, and which he accepted, Lee came under fire from all sides. BN Chairman and PM Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Gerakan advisor Tan Sri Dr Lim Keng Yeik and Acting President Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon all chorussed their dismay and disagreements.
Even DAP Chairman Karpal Singh spoke against the appointment. It was unbecoming for the DAP CM to offer the important post to a Gerakan card-carrying member - this was the message from the DAP strongman.
In offering the post to Lee, Guan Eng must have thrashed out whatever issues that could have surfaced. It was also apparent that both leaders were trying out new grounds in state administration, one that other states within the Pakatan Rakyat are watching closely.
There was no way Lee could serve the state of Penang, unless he part company with the party he claimed to be loyal to. When he did so, it must have been because he loves Penang more, and not because he loves Gerakan less.
It would seem a bit naive for Lee to think that his political masters would allow him to serve their bitter rival. Guan Eng was probably trying out something new too, and found resistance from in and outside the party. In any case, the CM did get his man, albeit not without some public display of 'negotiations.'
Al-Fatihah for Rustam A Sani
RUSTAM A Sani, blogger-writer and one time deputy president of Parti Rakyat, passed away at 3am today. Rustam was about to launch his latest books this Saturday, one of which is dedicated to his 3-year old grandaughter.
His son, Azrani, said his father has not been well of late. Friends of Rustam said he's not been well for the last couple of years but he could still go out for teh tarik with his regular buddies.
Rustam is the son of patriot Datuk Ahmad Boestamam. He was 64. Apart from his books, one can read his writings in his blogs vox populi and Suaraku. Al-Fatihah.
His son, Azrani, said his father has not been well of late. Friends of Rustam said he's not been well for the last couple of years but he could still go out for teh tarik with his regular buddies.
Rustam is the son of patriot Datuk Ahmad Boestamam. He was 64. Apart from his books, one can read his writings in his blogs vox populi and Suaraku. Al-Fatihah.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
RTM's Blog - genuine or window dressing?
I SAT through the 20-minute RTM programme called BLOG and concluded that it didn't do justice to the three items aired - the anchor person, the guest and the topic itself. Shown just after the 8pm news slot tonight, the programme failed to live up to the expectation hyped by the TV station itself.
Host Hasshim Abu Hanifah interviewed blogger A Kadir Jasin (the Scribe) over 14 minutes in what was RTM's maiden show intended to educate and inform viewers what blogging is all about.
Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek must be credited with attempting to shed some light on blogging, but the exercise fell flat and I found it most wanting.
Ahmad Shabery's position on blogs was a complete and fresh turnaround from his predecessor, Datuk Zainudin Maidin, who had a negative view of the new media and its impact and widespread popularity. In fact, the new minister's views on blogs surprised many, which led to a rather heightened expectation of tonight's show.
I get the feeling that both Hasshim and Kadir came out of the studio feeling 'unfulfilled.' I may be wrong, but I thought Hasshim wanted a fast-paced talk show; and that Kadir wanted to spend enough time to talk about the subject.
A viewer who knows nothing about blogs wouldn't get any enlightenment about blogging, which is increasingly viewed as more credible than mainstream media. As a blogger, the slot was nothing more than RTM's window dressing - that it has begun to engage bloggers; that it's more open; that it's as relevant as ever.
Even though 20 minutes were allotted to the show, the actual 'engagement' was only 14 minutes. The six minutes were given to questions from viewers via phone-ins and pre-recorded interviews with people in the street on their perception of blogs.
It is interesting to note that 94 per cent of those who responded to RTMs survey during the programme like blogs and found them to be potentially effective as a the new media's approach to information dissemination. The finding was shown at the end of the programme.
While I won't agree with some friends and observers who described the talk show as "pathetic, unprofessional and lacking in depth and dimension," there is merit in their argument that the show lacked sufficient knowledge by the host and TV station.
It showed, rather clearly I must add, that RTM appeared to be clueless about blogs. There are many well-informed people at RTM and they do know and appreciate what blogs are all about. But somehow, this didn't come through tonight.
Which leads to the question - why only 20 minutes? Was it because there was some apprehension about having Kadir, a vocal critic of the establishment, on the show? A live show at that!
I believe the inaugural programme would get better in due time. It's impossible to think otherwise because the station have much resources at its disposal. After all, this is the station's 62nd year in existence! I'm optimistic that the show will get better and stronger. But on tonight's show, I doubt if RTM will get a decent rating at all.
I hope the new minister will not be discouraged by what was shown. There's much room for improvement, and he deserve a pat on the back for trying. Heck, I'd give him C plus for effort!
My next question - will RTM be calling ex-MB of Selangor Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo, Datuk Seri Ali Rustam the CM of Malacca, MP Jeff Ooi, YB Shahril A Samad, Raja Petra, Sheih 'Kickdefella,' Ahirudin 'Rocky;s Bru' Attan, Anwar Ibrahim, Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib, Lim Kit Siang and a host of other high profile bloggers to appear on the show?
If this happens, I can bet you that the show's rating will hit the ceiling in no time! But let's not put our hopes too high. In any case, it's still early days. One advice though - if you don't put your expectation too high, then you can manage your disappointment better.
Host Hasshim Abu Hanifah interviewed blogger A Kadir Jasin (the Scribe) over 14 minutes in what was RTM's maiden show intended to educate and inform viewers what blogging is all about.
Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek must be credited with attempting to shed some light on blogging, but the exercise fell flat and I found it most wanting.
Ahmad Shabery's position on blogs was a complete and fresh turnaround from his predecessor, Datuk Zainudin Maidin, who had a negative view of the new media and its impact and widespread popularity. In fact, the new minister's views on blogs surprised many, which led to a rather heightened expectation of tonight's show.
I get the feeling that both Hasshim and Kadir came out of the studio feeling 'unfulfilled.' I may be wrong, but I thought Hasshim wanted a fast-paced talk show; and that Kadir wanted to spend enough time to talk about the subject.
A viewer who knows nothing about blogs wouldn't get any enlightenment about blogging, which is increasingly viewed as more credible than mainstream media. As a blogger, the slot was nothing more than RTM's window dressing - that it has begun to engage bloggers; that it's more open; that it's as relevant as ever.
Even though 20 minutes were allotted to the show, the actual 'engagement' was only 14 minutes. The six minutes were given to questions from viewers via phone-ins and pre-recorded interviews with people in the street on their perception of blogs.
It is interesting to note that 94 per cent of those who responded to RTMs survey during the programme like blogs and found them to be potentially effective as a the new media's approach to information dissemination. The finding was shown at the end of the programme.
While I won't agree with some friends and observers who described the talk show as "pathetic, unprofessional and lacking in depth and dimension," there is merit in their argument that the show lacked sufficient knowledge by the host and TV station.
It showed, rather clearly I must add, that RTM appeared to be clueless about blogs. There are many well-informed people at RTM and they do know and appreciate what blogs are all about. But somehow, this didn't come through tonight.
Which leads to the question - why only 20 minutes? Was it because there was some apprehension about having Kadir, a vocal critic of the establishment, on the show? A live show at that!
I believe the inaugural programme would get better in due time. It's impossible to think otherwise because the station have much resources at its disposal. After all, this is the station's 62nd year in existence! I'm optimistic that the show will get better and stronger. But on tonight's show, I doubt if RTM will get a decent rating at all.
I hope the new minister will not be discouraged by what was shown. There's much room for improvement, and he deserve a pat on the back for trying. Heck, I'd give him C plus for effort!
My next question - will RTM be calling ex-MB of Selangor Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo, Datuk Seri Ali Rustam the CM of Malacca, MP Jeff Ooi, YB Shahril A Samad, Raja Petra, Sheih 'Kickdefella,' Ahirudin 'Rocky;s Bru' Attan, Anwar Ibrahim, Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib, Lim Kit Siang and a host of other high profile bloggers to appear on the show?
If this happens, I can bet you that the show's rating will hit the ceiling in no time! But let's not put our hopes too high. In any case, it's still early days. One advice though - if you don't put your expectation too high, then you can manage your disappointment better.
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