Friday, July 07, 2006

Is the BN manifesto still relevant?

I read the BN manifesto again at http://www.bn.org.my/eng.pdf and I don't personally believe much has been done in that direction especially pertaining to PROTON and the local auto industry. Oh yes I am now in the auto industry. An industry which had been affected too much by the NAP and various policies that over 25,000 people related with the industry has/will now feel the pinch somehow;

In order to face future economic challenges, BARISAN NASIONAL will

● Pursue economic growth strategies to achieve Vision 2020.● Enhance competitiveness in order to build a resilient andperformance-based economy.● Nurture a business-friendly environment.● Cultivate new sources of wealth and income in areas suchagriculture, bio-technology and Islamic financial services.● Develop a culture of innovation through research and development● Develop rural areas as new centres for economic growth.● Increase the competitiveness of Malaysian companies, particularly● Expand markets for Malaysian products and services.● Exercise prudent and responsible fiscal management.


ah, cliche, and I've grown tired of the slogans about "Islam Hadari" (well Vision 2020 already encompass all those), "Towering Malays", "Memajukan Modal Insan", and the so famous "BIO-TECH" are just being repeated again and again like there is no tomorrow.What will all this spat with the former PM? He build a house will all the infra and decoration already in place. What we all need is proper maintenance and small renovation here and there. However what we see now is a complete make over of the house he and other former premiers had built over 49 years and the house we are familiar with has been renovated and modified that I am not sure if it is still safe to live in. What's the slogan again?? GEMILANG, CEMERLANG, TEMBERANG

"Gajah sama gajah betarung, pelanduk jua yang mati di tengah-tengah"

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