By Syed Jaymal Zahiid, The Malaysian Insider
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak may have made a blunder when he claimed that Kelantan has no right to ask for royalty given that oil was extracted beyond the state’s waters in Parliament yesterday.Najib had told Parliament that Kelantan could only demand for royalty if oil was extracted within three nautical miles of its coastline.
But PAS leaders said today that this meant Sabah and Sarawak, where oil is extracted beyond their territorial waters, have not been receiving royalties for its oil but “goodwill payment”, similar to both Kelantan and Terengganu.
“This means that all this while these two states have been receiving goodwill payment for its oil and not royalty despite Petronas’ financial report which clearly states that Sabah and Sarawak have been receiving royalty,” Kuala Krai PAS lawmaker Dr Hatta Ramli told a press conference in Parliament.
“This also means that oil profit is distributed according to the whims and fancy of the federal government and Section 144 of the National Petroleum Act which stipulates that 50 per cent of oil profit be given to oil producing states is obsolete,” he added.
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written by alpha1, November 05, 2009 20:22:45
written by alpha1, November 05, 2009 20:22:45
Please excuse his blunder coz he just woke up, can't hink straight and was freaking late for parliament after the FAT PIG screwed him the whole nite! PM wor... I can't stop laughing! 
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written by 1351, November 05, 2009 21:24:36
written by 1351, November 05, 2009 21:24:36
What do you expect from a grad from 'Nothing' ham(sic) ? If this were S'pore, one might just occupy the most junior position in the secretary's pool with a degree from Nottingham.
I've actually been around the campus of the Uni. Nothing impressive and there is really a Sherwood Forest, along the freeway into the city. Often said, it is a place for tertiary education once students are passed over by more credible institutions and hence, there are many M'sian's in Nottingham. At least grads of Nottingham still tower over UTM students.
Bad enough Najib is ill qualified. Perhaps Rosmah is better schooled. That said, we have the complete package ie. a corrupt thief who is a philanderer but blessed with a unremarkable piece of paper for a Prime Minister.
I guess that is the best M'sians should expect after two full blown generations of Ketuanan Melayu. Expect for Najib to make it up as he goes, all in name of self preservation from facing the warden's in Sg.Buloh.
By the way, are there any plans for an upgrade in detention facilities ? If I were an UMNO contractor, this is one plum job that provides the inside track to have build 'hidden tunnels' for easy access out of detention.
Mampus UMNO and may the stars above look kindly on us common folks in M'sia.
Casper
I've actually been around the campus of the Uni. Nothing impressive and there is really a Sherwood Forest, along the freeway into the city. Often said, it is a place for tertiary education once students are passed over by more credible institutions and hence, there are many M'sian's in Nottingham. At least grads of Nottingham still tower over UTM students.
Bad enough Najib is ill qualified. Perhaps Rosmah is better schooled. That said, we have the complete package ie. a corrupt thief who is a philanderer but blessed with a unremarkable piece of paper for a Prime Minister.
I guess that is the best M'sians should expect after two full blown generations of Ketuanan Melayu. Expect for Najib to make it up as he goes, all in name of self preservation from facing the warden's in Sg.Buloh.
By the way, are there any plans for an upgrade in detention facilities ? If I were an UMNO contractor, this is one plum job that provides the inside track to have build 'hidden tunnels' for easy access out of detention.
Mampus UMNO and may the stars above look kindly on us common folks in M'sia.
Casper
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written by BennyG, November 05, 2009 21:27:29
written by BennyG, November 05, 2009 21:27:29
Could this case to be brought into international court although this is an internal matter? Who can trust the Judges after the Perak incident? There is no constitution protection in Malaysian courts anymore!
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written by Aduh, November 05, 2009 21:40:21
written by Aduh, November 05, 2009 21:40:21
Sabah and Sarawak. Going by najib's definition, what you have received all these years are only goodwill payments but not royalty. It means the states have been short-changed. So, insist to be paid the difference.
If the demand falls on deaf ears, teach them in the coming GE.
If the demand falls on deaf ears, teach them in the coming GE.
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written by KingSolomon, November 05, 2009 23:23:55
written by KingSolomon, November 05, 2009 23:23:55
The money in the federal coffers belong to the PM's grandfather and he can choose to give or not to give.
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written by Adriftboat, November 06, 2009 06:34:05
written by Adriftboat, November 06, 2009 06:34:05
A blatant miscarriage of justice......
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written by Daryl, November 06, 2009 06:43:54
written by Daryl, November 06, 2009 06:43:54
You know the UMNO PM do not have any ethical training because he like there is no tomorrow. Like the sodomy fellow and also Mongolia. So, we need to be careful with this guy because we have allege criminal as our so call Perdana Menteri.
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written by Bigjoe99, November 06, 2009 06:48:40
written by Bigjoe99, November 06, 2009 06:48:40
It is a mistake BUT because HE wimped out to his own UMNO warlords and underestimate the backlash that will spread to far and wide. Those in urban areas will just say- just like Mahathir - anything also can. Those in Sabah and Sarawak who is tired of being treated like second class will think that if they don't get rid of UMNO, their money will also be Wang Ehsan..Sabah gas and oil in particular is just coming on stream now..
Najib is in reality a moron...
Najib is in reality a moron...
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written by Ghifarix, November 06, 2009 08:34:53
written by Ghifarix, November 06, 2009 08:34:53
Lies UMNO told(have been telling)will for ever haunt and disgrace them and its supporters who think that UMNO abominable record has nothing to do with Islam and the commands of GOD/ALLAH is not relevant, bound to be hauled up for hypocrisy come judgement day.
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written by KangrooCourt, November 06, 2009 08:37:58
written by KangrooCourt, November 06, 2009 08:37:58
Welcome to Malaysia, the boleh land. Any rules will turn up side down to favour the rules.. " Cheng Hu " ( hokkien ) will decide everything, selective prosecution, different rules for Cronies & scumbags, other rules for opposition. Soon, we will become No 1 in the world, the laughing stock of the world.
Malaysia Memang boleh !
Malaysia Memang boleh !
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written by Bigjoe99, November 06, 2009 09:33:37
written by Bigjoe99, November 06, 2009 09:33:37
To UMNO warlords, All Malaysians are beggar. THAT is their idelogy. Malaysia is a elected Sultanate. So of course we are all hamba that gets to vote but only so long as you don't kick out UMNO. Trust me, there is already a plan to put aside any vote that kick out UMNO from the Federal Govt.
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