A Sabah MP has lambasted Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and his 'henceman' IGP Khalid Abu Bakar for their arrogant dismissal of public concern.
By Shaimon S Jumadi
SANDAKAN:- Sandakan MP Stephen Wong has criticised government leaders for issuing arrogant statements to genuine concerns expressed by the public including the opposition.
Urging these leaders to behave in a civilised manner, he said there was absolutely no reason why the people had to withold their shock and affront at the findings of the Auditor-General Report 2012.
“This government must stop being arrogant and self-centered. Answer queries sensibly, ” said Wong alluding to the Inspector General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar’s recent comment on the loss of 44 weapons, 29 police cars and 156 handcuffs and other numerous items amounting to a total of RM1.33 million which were detailed in the audit report.
Describing the IGP’s remarks as “ridiculous and totally unacceptable”, Wong said as head of police … “has shown no sense of responsibility, accountability and has failed to acknowledge the wrong-doings of the police force.”
“By claiming that the weapons might have “fallen into the sea”, he has made himself a laughing stock to the entire nation.
“Can the Rakyat and the world accept such a ridiculous response?” he asked.
Wong also said that the Minister of Home Affairs Ahmad Zahid Hamidid was no better when he allegedly warned reporters not to raise further question on the issue.
“Is this the way for a Minister, who is responsible for the Home Affairs of the country, to discharge his duty for the country?
“His action of intimidating the reporters who were merely doing their jobs, is totally uncalled for and unacceptable.
“The Minister of Home Affairs and the IGP should address the public in a humble manner.
“They should apologise to the rakyat for the wrong-doings of the police force and acknowledge the poor standards and weaknesses in the police force,” he said.
Wong further added that the rakyat were generally forgiving but the current “arrogant dismissal” of their concerns by the leaders was “utterly disappointing”.
“Let me remind the Minister and IGP that they are all public servants.
“They are not above the law, and are totally subject to legal actions for any of their negligence or misconduct in any form.
“They are subject to public scrutiny and i advise them not to abuse the power given to them,” he said.
- See more at: http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/10/09/khalid-zahid-have-no-sense-of-accountability/#sthash.ZjtQ6cQl.dpuf
By Shaimon S JumadiSANDAKAN:- Sandakan MP Stephen Wong has criticised government leaders for issuing arrogant statements to genuine concerns expressed by the public including the opposition.
Urging these leaders to behave in a civilised manner, he said there was absolutely no reason why the people had to withold their shock and affront at the findings of the Auditor-General Report 2012.
“This government must stop being arrogant and self-centered. Answer queries sensibly, ” said Wong alluding to the Inspector General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar’s recent comment on the loss of 44 weapons, 29 police cars and 156 handcuffs and other numerous items amounting to a total of RM1.33 million which were detailed in the audit report.
Describing the IGP’s remarks as “ridiculous and totally unacceptable”, Wong said as head of police … “has shown no sense of responsibility, accountability and has failed to acknowledge the wrong-doings of the police force.”
“By claiming that the weapons might have “fallen into the sea”, he has made himself a laughing stock to the entire nation.
“Can the Rakyat and the world accept such a ridiculous response?” he asked.
Wong also said that the Minister of Home Affairs Ahmad Zahid Hamidid was no better when he allegedly warned reporters not to raise further question on the issue.
“Is this the way for a Minister, who is responsible for the Home Affairs of the country, to discharge his duty for the country?
“His action of intimidating the reporters who were merely doing their jobs, is totally uncalled for and unacceptable.
“The Minister of Home Affairs and the IGP should address the public in a humble manner.
“They should apologise to the rakyat for the wrong-doings of the police force and acknowledge the poor standards and weaknesses in the police force,” he said.
Wong further added that the rakyat were generally forgiving but the current “arrogant dismissal” of their concerns by the leaders was “utterly disappointing”.
“Let me remind the Minister and IGP that they are all public servants.
“They are not above the law, and are totally subject to legal actions for any of their negligence or misconduct in any form.
“They are subject to public scrutiny and i advise them not to abuse the power given to them,” he said.
- See more at: http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/10/09/khalid-zahid-have-no-sense-of-accountability/#sthash.ZjtQ6cQl.dpuf
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