Now that the project has received the go-ahead, and the main project delivery partner (PDP) contract has been awarded despite the on-going public feedback process, it appears that the cost of the project are already beginning to see a significant increase. It is also clear from SPAD CEO’s statement that there is no fixed budget for the project and the Government is adamant on proceeding with the project regardless of what the final bill will be. For example, will the Government continue with the project even if the cost were to escalate to RM60 or RM70 billion?
Tony Pua, Petaling Jaya Utara MP, on total cost of the new transport system being higher than project delivery partner (PDP) Gamuda-MMC’s initial RM36.6 billion estimate
Crime fighting
In line with the 1Malaysia spirit, anything that needs to be carried out, whether to develop the country or efforts to check crime would be more successful if there is co-operation from all the ethnic groups. If we just depend on the government, we will not achieve the level of success that we hope for. We must give our cooperation to the police. We must make our contribution in fighting crime, because it is our common responsibility.
Najib Razak
PKFZ
I want to challenge the prime minister, (who is) the finance minister, [to acknowledge] that you saw the Cabinet paper. And the Cabinet paper categorically stated that the entire proposal by (the) Ministry of Transport can’t be defended. I’m challenging the current prime minister, I’m challenging the Attorney-General, I’m challenging the Finance Ministry that in the relevant Cabinet papers, (the) Finance Ministry and Attorney-General had rejected the costs of the project.
Anwar Ibrahim, telling Najib Razak to admit that Cabinet was aware the Finance Ministry allegedly rejected Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) project over its costs
Perhaps Kit Siang, in his desperate attempt to fish for votes in the by-elections, had to stoop so low by smearing the name of MCA. By asking the MCA to state its stand on corruption charges against the leaders concerned is tantamount to interfering in the process of the judiciary system. A person is innocent until proven guilty and by suggesting otherwise or compelling others to comment on the case, smacks clearly of an attempt to derail the process of an impartial trial.
Chua Soi Lek, MCA president, on Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) scandal
Pave way for next generation
While we accord recognition to the present leaders, we should not forget to prepare, not only in facing elections and strengthening our machinery but also in determining our future leaders. I’m stressing this because if we don’t make it our agenda, then we are merely continuing with stories which are now history. We should not rely merely on our contributions in the past.
Joseph Pairin, Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president
Sarawak polls
It will have nothing to do with (30th anniversary in office this March 26). I don’t know. I will tell you (media) anyway.
Abdul Taib Mahmud, Sarawak CM
Gambling
It will create some fear among the Chinese community and the Chinese community will be wary of PAS. DAP calls upon the Kelantan state government to explain whether this is a new ruling by the state government or is it an overzealous enforcement by the local councils.
Anthony Loke, DAP Socialist Youth chief, on move to ban lottery draws in Kelantan
As long as it (gambling) is legal and it is in some instances, then it should be legal across the board in the country. Why should it (the law) be confined to certain areas and not Kelantan? In this case, it is the federal laws that apply, not the state laws.
Karpal Singh, DAP chairman
Because this issue involves the matter of principle and policy, I will bring this matter to the top Pakatan Rakyat leadership for a serious discussion and solution.
Mustafa Ali, PAS Secretary General
Inappropriate ads
Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) will not issue any licences to any quarters to put up product and service advertisements with elements of sex and superstition in areas under its jurisdiction. Action has been taken to remove them.
Mazalan Md Noor, Shah Alam mayor
Interlok
This 'Interlok' novel is contrary to the spirit of national unity. The ministry officers who approved this novel as a textbook must be identified and severely punished by the government.
Bala Tharmalingam, deputy president of Malaysian Hindu Sanga, demanding Education Ministry officials who recommended and approved the 'Interlok' novel as a compulsory Malay literature text for Form Five students, be identified and punished
Help me, help you (II)
I always believe in 'you help me, I help you', and that it is not right if 'I help you, you makan (eat) me'. I don't believe our people are like that. If you don't help us, when we are back (in power), we don't help you. That's our strategy.
George Chan, Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP) president and deputy CM, telling some 5,000 delegates at the state BN convention that if voters refuse to back BN, the ruling coalition will not help them when it returns to power
