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(STAR) JITRA: The Government is seeking a suitable mechanism to ensure the smooth implementation of federal projects in Pakatan Rakyat-held states, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Mohd Johari Baharum.

Mohd Johari, who said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had appointed him to monitor the implementation of these projects, said the Government wanted the people to receive the benefits.

Mohd Johari, who is Kubang Pasu MP, said the Prime Minister's Department was studying the mechanism used in Sabah, Kelantan and Terengganu to be implemented in Kedah, Penang, Perak and Selangor.

“So far, we have found that the mechanism used in Terengganu is the most suitable for these states. However, we need to improve on the mechanism,” he told reporters at a thanksgiving feast organised by him and Bukit Kayu Hitam assemblyman Datuk Mohd Zaini Japar.

Mohd Johari also said the department would re-structure the village development and security committees in Kedah so that they could continue to give their services to the people.

He said they would receive allowances from the federal government in the same way that they received the allowance when Barisan Nasional ruled Kedah.

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written by Commonsenses, April 07, 2008 20:31:43

Well, if they used the mechanism in terrengganu, very simple we would have people similar to idris jusoh and his goons in every state pocketing every 50% of the projects on behalf to you know who ....................Satu lagi project BN.

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written by KKchan, April 07, 2008 20:46:45

How can Johari Bahrum say the Terenganu mechanism was most suitable? UMNO is really recalcitrant and forgetful. Idris Jusoh episode consigned to dustbin? Wang Eshan all over again? GE13, UMNO will have 3 more Sultans to contend with!

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written by Robin Goodfellow, April 07, 2008 20:49:50

An attempt to financially by-pass the Pakatan Rakyat State Governments AND to enrich the pockets of UMNO F**KH**DS. To MBs and EXCOs concerned at those States, keep your COOL and 'Turun Padang' to explain to the Rakyat that the UMNO Federal Government is TRYING TO PUNISH THEM FOR VOTING PAKATAN. The Rakyat is not STUPID and do not like VINDICTIVENESS and PETTY MINDEDNESS ala UMNO.

In the meantime, Saudara Anwar, whatever 30 rabbits that you and Azmin were going to pull out of your hats, I and many Malaysians pray to GOD ALMIGHTY that those rabbits DO EXIST. Otherwise Mohd Nizar, LGE, and Khalid's tenure will be very, very SHORT. We, the Rakyat say, the wealth of the nation should be shared with the Rakyat.

Kekayaan PETRONAS sepatutnya diraih bagi rakyat jelata dan bukannya segolongan insan korup dan munafik yang bernaung dibawah payung keji UMNO! KEMBALIKAN PETRONAS KEPADA RAKYAT!

HIDUP PAKATAN! Jangan sia-siakan undi Rakyat!

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written by zanie, April 07, 2008 20:54:03

That means chanelling the fund through the JKKK that they have asked to resign earlier. That happened in Terengganu that divided the people apart.The fund will go into the account of the BN leaders and soon they become multimillionaire as happened to Idris jusoh of Terengganu. Kedah will become the poorest state in malaysia in no time. you'll see to it. That's how they punish the people for siding PR.There's only one way to punish these kind of undemocratic leaders.Speed up Anwar Ibrahim's take-over of the federal government as our new PM; this way all the corrupt leaders including Azalina and this stupid Johari baharom can no longer be the little napoleons.

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written by Robin Goodfellow, April 07, 2008 21:04:03

In this time of confusion whereby UMNO is a war with itself, PAKATAN must take the initiative and lure as many MPs from BN and call for a Vote of No Confidence against BN.

Otherwise, the Financial Might of Petronas will be used against Pakatan. I urge all Bloggers who are pro-PR to write up on this and to appeal to MPs from BN to thow their support behind Saudara Anwar.

Make no mistake, this latest move is an attempt to stifle Pakatan's State Governments. As YM RPK, in his article (Siamese Twins) pointed out, it is all about 'MONEY, MONEY, MONEY'.

As much as Nizar, Khalid, and LGE want to show good intentions, it can only go so far. They need MONEY in order to ensure they can deliver t the Rakyat a corrupt free, fair, and transparent administration.

PAKATAN must form a GOVERNMENT by AMBUSH A.S.A.P. in Parliament. Do you morons want to see the Mongolian Yak come to power and blow Pakatan out of the water with C4?! I SAY NO! DENY HIM!

Saudara Anwar. Please do not waste the Rakyat's Vote! Free us from UMNO and return PETRONAS to the Rakyat! GOD BLESS!

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written by budakindia, April 07, 2008 21:06:04

and this came from the man who put the gag order on the use of Allah? How to be sure the supposed development really meant for us? Please tell me he's kidding right? How can a extremist, racist b*st*rd ensure that the development for the people? You tell me!

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written by Robin Goodfellow, April 07, 2008 21:23:55

SONIA GANDHI DID IT, WHY NOT YOU, SAUDARA ANWAR?

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written by fireduck, April 07, 2008 21:46:30

The more the federal govt do such despicable things the more reason we rakyat will have for getting rid of them early. If there are any men (or women) of honour and decency left in the BN, those who cherish their family, the nation, the future of their kids, let them stand up and be counted. Come out and distance yourself from such wanton policies. Leave the politics aside, and see the issue clearly. Is this the way an honourable government supposed to behave?

I still believe that there are some men and women of integrity in the BN, but they must marshall up their courage to now stand on the side of the rakyat, and on the side of right over wrong. This is as good a time as any to make amends with and for the rakyat. No need to be enticed. Come over and join the Pakatan Rakyat on your own free will and conviction. For the sake of the fairplay, for the sake of nation, for the sake of the RAKYAT.

Join the Pakatan and lets start a new federal government before we are all pushed further down the drain.

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written by oster, April 07, 2008 22:10:07

What the hell is wrong with these people?!

Party affiliation should not be an issue!

Just run things as they were and forget which party you're dealing with.

cheers

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written by IbnAbdHalim, April 07, 2008 22:25:18

Deris clone in creation? 13th GE UMNO will perish!

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written by joeawk, April 07, 2008 22:40:29

Looking for ways and means to still want to screw the nation? Come on. The PR govt has more credibility when come to accountability. There is no need to create another body to channel the funds. We know your trick. Every projectin malaysia, there is financial spillover. Comeon, cut out the crab, cut out the greed. Cut out the corruption.

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written by Wisdom above, April 07, 2008 22:44:49

Are you very sure BN Govt can channeled funds by-passing the BR State Governments.

Federal Constitution Article 99 ,100, & 109 must be complied with 100%.

All 82 BR MPs take action to scrutinised their fund in Parliament.

Syabas. Barisan Rakyat.

Malaysia Bersatu.

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written by oleg avatar, April 07, 2008 23:44:36

Can we pay our tax money to state goverment thru Zakat which is under state level. Then let the federal goverment ask for the PR state the fund for federal project. or maybe this PR state goverment form a tax fund to help out each other. Well I will be happy to channel my tax money to this fund.

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written by Commonsenses, April 08, 2008 00:23:05

guys, don't be mislead by what AAB said to LGE. AAB is a double tongued politician, on one hand he said that the federal government projects in the PR states will be continued but of course they are not going to let the state government under PR get their hands on the money to develop the states. So federal projects will continue but no open tender as they still are not transparent, or to put it clearly, do not wished to be transparent. Transparent would mean no way their cronies is going to benefit. Even after the decrease in support in the recent election. The PM is still in a state of denial and he even have the tongue in cheek to say that the people still support him and it is his own party sabotaging him, if not BN could have attained 2/3 majority. What does this tell you? The racial agenda is still alive and its going to haunt malaysia election after election. BN is unable to look beyond the race based agenda. Reform is impossible only its eventual death is destined.

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