The only word to describe the latest financial scandal in Sarawak is UNBELIEVABLE!
The Sarawak Cabinet has ordered an internal investigation into claims made by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) that up to 60% of government allocations — running into billions of ringgit — meant for vital infrastructure projects between 2002 and 2008 have been misappropriated.
MACC investigations showed that only 40% of the money set aside by the Government were spent on the projects. The remaining 60% were said to have been “leaked elsewhere.”
Why unbelievable?
1) The financial scandal has taken 7 years long to catch the attention of the state government.
2) There is no check-and-balance mechanism to ensure that there is accountability and transparency in public expenditure.
Deputy Chief Minister George Chan said, lamely,"“This is government money that comes from taxpayers. If indeed funds from the Government meant for projects for the rakyat and the poor had been misappropriated, the state government wants action taken.” George and his cabinet should apologize to the people of Sarawak for their sheer incompetency.
3) It is a shame to find a large segment of Sarawakians, especially the indigenous people, are living under the established poverty line
It is shameful for the state government to order its internal audit department to investigate the misappropriations after it was tipped off by the MACC. Officers in the department should be sacked for sleeping on their job in the last 7 years.
This is a symptom of a chronic governance and a third world government.
25 comments:
Khoo,
Sarawak Cabinets are not incompetentce.....but they are all crooks !! Stealing the rakyat money for their own gain !!
Bayot
"...7 years long to catch the attention of the state government. ..."
From a layman's point of view, it has been much longer that the State's assets and resources have been milked away. But doesn't that suggest there are tiers of milkmen ? The poor Auditor General is just cloutless. The PAC is ball-less! MACC is not free from suspicion!
-Akai Indai-
Most Sarawakians knows that the "leakages" go right into the pockets of the ruling politicians, their families and cronies. Stories abound of them living in palaces and living like there is no tomorrow. Even George Chan will have difficulty explaining how he and his SUPP leaders can own so many expensive houses. As for Taib Mahmud, we all know how extensive his fortune is not only in Malaysia but overseas too. Mark my words, the investigation will come to naught.
Poor Sarawakian
to poor sarawakians .... please wake-up from your long long sleep.
How pathetic it is!! Sarawakians have been deprived of their rights for too many years..Although the so called "investigations" are going to be carried out, I personally believe that there wouldn't be much improvement..It is time as a Sarawakian to voice out our dissatisfactions
7-year of misappropriation only??? I would not be surprised it should be 36 years already.
For all non-Sarawakians but Malaysians, we all have been screwed since Aug 31, 1957!!
That revelation is no surprise.Are you? But the bigger question is : That the MACC has all these information, but what has it done about it? or is going to do about it? Just make a big hoohaa about it, as if it were some magical discovery, and then sit back and watch the show, if any? Or has MACC's role been changed to one of whistle-blowing only?
2. That Minister's statement really makes me sick! Any surprise that he is in the thick of it himself.Anyone who buys that statement is more stupid that a Sarawakian piece of log.
The Sarawakian natives should go back to their head hunting ways to rid their country state of these parasites.And hang them from their legs on the highest tree nearby.
that george fellowis no different from the rest of the sarawak cabinet.
investigation? they probably are now working hand in gloves with the authorities to cover their corrupt acts. Darn.
Dear KP,
Crook politicians are siphoning off billions of ringgit from our country every year. I wonder what will be left for Malaysia when our oil reserve dries up one day.
Unfortunately people do not understand that, they prefer to elect crook politicians who will give them a hamper, a power generator and promise of mending potholes in front of their house...please wake up Malaysians....time is running out for Malaysia!!!!!!
seemed like a big surprise, not.
If the Sarawakians knew that their ministers are crooks ,why did they still vote them into office in the last GE?
As such, the people of Sarawak should not complain too much as they have themselves to blame for this predicament. Stop whining and face the music duh.
This question just came to my mind this morning after reading your article.How many staff works in MACC? I mean qualified and trained investigators/prosecutors.There are so many cases being thrown out each week, I just wonder how the organization manages efficiently!
Malaysia Boleh!
This can only happen in Malaysia. We have been screwed big time.
Every Sarawakian knows about this. It is an example of mixing politics with business. Whatever belongs to the state can also belongs to c & m and vise versa. The line of demarcation is just blur.
It's "till death do us part"! He's staying put, unshakable and Sarawak belongs to this dictator his family, no?
Pakatan Rakyat component parties should start making inroads into the interior to serve and educate the rural folks on their citizens rights and help create a better informed rakyat. They should not be complacent and wait till election period which will be too late.
For those of you Pen Malaysians who criticise Sarawakians for electing the BN, just look into your own backyard. Why do you continue to vote for people like the Toyol, Nazis, Mooyiddin, Kerismuddin or even Najib? The answer is simple, some of us had been fooled while others had been Maggi mee-ed.
Fcuk BN
Expect us to believe 7 long years didn't know anything..???
Are we that stupid..??
Or the people managing it even more stupid...?????????
That's the problem. When "sugar" is avaiable for the taking & not accounted for who wants to complain...??
How is it that MACC knows nothing without complains..?? What's their bloody job specs then..?????
No need to apologise. "PAY" back the monies & "Go To Jail"...!!!
When TI accredited Malaysia with high corruption rating, it's NOT wrong...!!!!
Helo..! It's my money also & I don't think Sarawak is the only country that's doing "this"....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Investigate also CM and Deputy CM datuk Afred Jabu...their wealths hidden under their relatives names and how they could possibly possess thousand acres of land and how their sons/daughters become the CEO and Directors of so many companies and how they get the government contract...
MACC should investigate also the CM & DPM DatuK Afred Jabu how they manage to get thousand of acres of Land and wealth hidden under the names of their son/daughters/in-laws and relatives.
Investigate also how SALCRA distribute their dividens.How some close relative can receive dividens up to RM100,000.00-200,000.000 while others only less than RM100.00.
To our dear Sarawakian brothers and sisters. Please get to the end of this debacle and pull out the culprits.
We are one with you on this!
We are 1Malaysia, remember?
Let's be one also in the next GE.
Taib Mahmud is the chief of the robbers. He should be hanged upside down from the tallest engkabang tree .
pls PM...its about time taib Mahmud shud step down or if refuse be replaced..enough of him..already a millionair or billionair n still clinging to CM post. does he think about Allah...he is a muslim..but still act as a moron.. unhappy sarawakian..Rambo
In the news today ...State wants MACC briefing...Briefing about what? How to be corrupted without being caught? We want action on the AG's report not briefing, stupid.
What resign??
Sue them & get back the money...!!!
Wanna let them off that easy..?????
No way...!!!!
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