How cabinet appointments fail the nation
Surely, if we are to achieve all the development goals that our prime ministers have been so fond of announcing, what we need are appointments based on meritocracy. Not political patronage nor family ties nor positions within a party.
By Jacqueline Ann Surin, The Nut Graph
HERE'S what I want to know: why was Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein appointed to the cabinet, and why is he still a minister despite an appalling track record of saying and doing the wrong things?Hishammuddin's statements as Home Minister since he was sworn into Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's administration in April 2009, betray either how clueless or disrespectful he is about human rights, democratic principles and gender equality.
Examples abound. Most notably:
Hishammuddin may as well have said this...(all pics of Hishammuddin courtesy of theSun)
Hishammuddin famously said he was "thankful" that no "serious incidents" occurred in Perak on 7 May 2009 despite police action in arresting scores of people, including elected representatives, and the unlawful imprisonment of Perak Speaker V Sivakumar.
...and this...
He also famously declared that lawyers were not above the law in justifying the arrest of five legal aid lawyers who were trying to represent their clients who had been arrested at the Brickfields police station on the night of 7 May 2009. It wasn't just the Bar Council who was outraged, even the MCA was appalled at the arrest of lawyers who were merely doing their job. But Hishammuddin still found it fit to defend such police action.
...also this...
Of course, the starkest example of the kind of minister Hishammuddin is was demonstrated when he not only welcomed the Shah Alam cow-head protestors, he also defended them. With Hishammuddin's powerful and public legitimisation of bigotry and the threat of violence against Hindus in Malaysia, I reckon that Hishammuddin's behaviour was far more shameful than the protestors'. After all, his is a public office paid for by all tax-paying Malaysians to protect the nation's, and not some thugs', interest.
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written by aisyalam, November 25, 2009 08:51:29
written by aisyalam, November 25, 2009 08:51:29
ULTRA GOBLOK ni pun boleh jadi minister...Malaysia boleh. Hang punya tok hari2 muntah darah kat kubur dia bila dengar je nama hang. Kerismudin...pergi mampus lah kau
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written by alpha1, November 21, 2009 22:48:41
written by alpha1, November 21, 2009 22:48:41
Aren't you tired of being cursed day in day out by the public Hisap? Why not pack your bags and leave the country together with that SHIT cousin of yours so that both of you may enjoy a longer life elsewhere? Go now and don't look back... go.... A BIG thank you from all the rational Malaysians. 
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written by SiHangChai, November 21, 2009 13:53:46
written by SiHangChai, November 21, 2009 13:53:46
Cant blamed him. He has a retarded brain as a result of GOD punishment for his father's wrongdoing in May 13th.
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written by Al Ambia, November 21, 2009 11:49:33
written by Al Ambia, November 21, 2009 11:49:33
Without your family background,HishaMooodin,you are nobody la.While people are carrying guns,you are still carrying keris
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written by InEffective, November 21, 2009 11:08:09
written by InEffective, November 21, 2009 11:08:09
Its way beyond incompetence - its growth and spread of the mind of filth, vile, and evil in governance
malaysians need to re-adjust their understandings of standards and norms of governance.
(your children will pay a very heavy price for your selfishness, cowardice, biases, and stupidity)
malaysians need to re-adjust their understandings of standards and norms of governance.
(your children will pay a very heavy price for your selfishness, cowardice, biases, and stupidity)
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written by hunkeyboy, November 21, 2009 08:46:34
written by hunkeyboy, November 21, 2009 08:46:34
of course he's incompetent ... they all are, just a small matter of relativity, some are less incompetent than others. ask yourself, where there is no need for meritocracy, no need for competency, ability, integrity why would any leader want anyone brighter, better, more able and upright than he? wouldn't the one-eyed surround himself with the blind, preferably the morally decrepit as well?
if anyone's turning in the grave it'll be his grandpa.
if anyone's turning in the grave it'll be his grandpa.
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written by Fart Fart Wah, November 21, 2009 01:50:57
written by Fart Fart Wah, November 21, 2009 01:50:57
His father is turning in his grave for having given birth to a son like him...
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written by wood, November 21, 2009 01:09:59
written by wood, November 21, 2009 01:09:59
We "need" to have people like "him" around ! He will help PR win more votes and help us to feel "good" about ourselves when compared to "him" !
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written by Spear Bing, November 21, 2009 00:02:45
written by Spear Bing, November 21, 2009 00:02:45
MT Admin:
READ MORE HERE .......? sorry there is no link to the article. Can you rectify?
Thanks.
READ MORE HERE .......? sorry there is no link to the article. Can you rectify?
Thanks.
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written by Ocassey, November 20, 2009 22:46:42
written by Ocassey, November 20, 2009 22:46:42
THEY ARE BEING "RATIONAL" , ALRIGHT, REGARDING THE WEALTH THAT CAN BE SQUEEZED OUT FROM THE NATIONAL COFFER--------
10 BILLION RM FOR ME,
20 BILLION RM FOR MYSELF,
25 BILLION RM FOR MRS. ME,
20 BILLION RM FOR MY SPOUSE,
13 BILLION RM FOR ME SON,
10 BILLION RM FOR ME DOTTER,
10 MILLION RM FOR ME SON'S SPOUSE,
10 MILLIOM RM FOR ME DOTTER'S HUBBEE,
500 RM ONLY FOR PENSIONERS..... MUST WAIT,
50 RM FOR EACH CREDIT CARD THAT EACH RAKYAT OWNS.
5/100 (%) RPGT FOR DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES THAT RAKYATS OWN SINCE STONEAGE ON 1.1.10
SEE-----VERY RATIONAL INDEED.
10 BILLION RM FOR ME,
20 BILLION RM FOR MYSELF,
25 BILLION RM FOR MRS. ME,
20 BILLION RM FOR MY SPOUSE,
13 BILLION RM FOR ME SON,
10 BILLION RM FOR ME DOTTER,
10 MILLION RM FOR ME SON'S SPOUSE,
10 MILLIOM RM FOR ME DOTTER'S HUBBEE,
500 RM ONLY FOR PENSIONERS..... MUST WAIT,
50 RM FOR EACH CREDIT CARD THAT EACH RAKYAT OWNS.
5/100 (%) RPGT FOR DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES THAT RAKYATS OWN SINCE STONEAGE ON 1.1.10
SEE-----VERY RATIONAL INDEED.
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written by Navigator, November 20, 2009 22:09:46
written by Navigator, November 20, 2009 22:09:46
It's ok with me. He says some of the silly sayings of George Bush.
The problem is our feudalistic mentality. Razak was PM, so must be his son, Najib. Hishamuddin's father was somebody. So must be his son. Now Mahthir's son should also be the future PM. In a feudalistic society, greatness is inherited. So are capability and intelligence. It also happens with royalty. The fawning peasants are there because they choose to be peasants, not someone better, They cannot comprehend they can be better. They condemn themselves because of their poorer birth rights. What can you do with these people?
They walk around in circles because they are such idiots and sycophants.
The problem is our feudalistic mentality. Razak was PM, so must be his son, Najib. Hishamuddin's father was somebody. So must be his son. Now Mahthir's son should also be the future PM. In a feudalistic society, greatness is inherited. So are capability and intelligence. It also happens with royalty. The fawning peasants are there because they choose to be peasants, not someone better, They cannot comprehend they can be better. They condemn themselves because of their poorer birth rights. What can you do with these people?
They walk around in circles because they are such idiots and sycophants.
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written by Watchdog, November 20, 2009 22:07:49
written by Watchdog, November 20, 2009 22:07:49
Competence? This A*****e will get 22As if he sat for his SPM 2day - and we all know where that will lead to.
Disgrace to St Johns - his alma mater . Wonder who gave him his law degree.
Disgrace to St Johns - his alma mater . Wonder who gave him his law degree.
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written by Aduh, November 20, 2009 21:51:22
written by Aduh, November 20, 2009 21:51:22
Known fact and cannot be disputed!!! . He is not only incompetent, but also doesn't look competent. Only one idiot feels he is otherwise and and fit to be a minister.
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written by Eskay345, November 20, 2009 19:56:30
written by Eskay345, November 20, 2009 19:56:30
Some are born great; Some achieve greatness;
And some have greatness trust upon them.
I guess Hisabmuddin didn't get greatness due to any of the above.
He got it twirling his little keris over his head like how Iskandar Zulkarnian did with his sword.
And some have greatness trust upon them.
I guess Hisabmuddin didn't get greatness due to any of the above.
He got it twirling his little keris over his head like how Iskandar Zulkarnian did with his sword.
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written by Debbie, November 20, 2009 19:00:50
written by Debbie, November 20, 2009 19:00:50
Where is toyol.?.I need to get some brooms to present it to this shitmuddin. guy.
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written by beijing, November 20, 2009 18:23:24
written by beijing, November 20, 2009 18:23:24
Bila orang bodoh ni naik pangkat semua orang BN mau jilat sama dia. Bila turun pangkat semua orang sapu dia ke lonkang. Inikan kebodohan ahli ahli BN di parliment.
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written by DontPlayGod, November 20, 2009 16:32:41
written by DontPlayGod, November 20, 2009 16:32:41
I think this keris-wielding fellar is only good at wielding the keris and shouting like a thug. So do not expect him to do great things. Of course, as usual, the earthprince people looks up to such people as their God.
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written by eeyaw, November 20, 2009 15:45:54
written by eeyaw, November 20, 2009 15:45:54
His level of compence would not surpass that of my chief clerk.
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written by Susanna, November 20, 2009 15:42:21
written by Susanna, November 20, 2009 15:42:21
Bottom line is he has no substance. Ordinarily he probably won't be able to rise up even to manager position save that his family name easily create positions and opportunities for him. Those who had not worked hard will never be able to grasp what it means to be competent and earning keeps by merit.
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written by Bigjoe99, November 20, 2009 15:38:58
written by Bigjoe99, November 20, 2009 15:38:58
It appears that when Najib put Hishamuddin in the Home Ministry, all he thought was that he could trust his cousin. He really did not think how well his cousin could do the job. Doubtful that Najib has a real plan for Home Ministry - there may be wishful thinking about lowering crime and such but frankly, if he wanted crime to lower, his cousin was the wrong guy to do it. So basically he sent out a signals to the criminals by putting his cousin in charge that he is not serious about crime and the police.
Hishammuddin to be honest is a pretty nice fellow privately. But when I follow what he has done in each of his ministry he served, its pretty much pathetic pencil-pushing more than anything else. The good thing about him is also he is not radical and each ministry he helms, they don't do anything radical either..
Yes, Hishamuddin may say some really stupid things BUT if people don't get it, anyone else and likely there would be dead bodies lying on the street or people dissapearing and never return unlike Bala..
Hishammuddin to be honest is a pretty nice fellow privately. But when I follow what he has done in each of his ministry he served, its pretty much pathetic pencil-pushing more than anything else. The good thing about him is also he is not radical and each ministry he helms, they don't do anything radical either..
Yes, Hishamuddin may say some really stupid things BUT if people don't get it, anyone else and likely there would be dead bodies lying on the street or people dissapearing and never return unlike Bala..
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written by JJFoo, November 20, 2009 15:37:40
written by JJFoo, November 20, 2009 15:37:40
Hishammuddin, he is a disgrace.
1) He is a disgrace to all Malaysian as a minister.
2) He is a disgrace to UMNO for low grade trash talking, unknowingly showing the true ugly face of UMNO, but can't call that a disservice to the public.
3) He is a disgrace to himself, a supposedly educated man.
4) Worst of all, he is a disgrace to Oon Jaffar’s blood line.
1) He is a disgrace to all Malaysian as a minister.
2) He is a disgrace to UMNO for low grade trash talking, unknowingly showing the true ugly face of UMNO, but can't call that a disservice to the public.
3) He is a disgrace to himself, a supposedly educated man.
4) Worst of all, he is a disgrace to Oon Jaffar’s blood line.
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written by Takiaki, November 20, 2009 15:08:53
written by Takiaki, November 20, 2009 15:08:53
Sabery Chick the info minister lah... dont you remember the bubbles of saliva accumulating on the corner of his mouth when he was bashed by Anwar during their debate?
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written by NSTPravda, November 20, 2009 14:45:01
written by NSTPravda, November 20, 2009 14:45:01
Kerisamaddin's incompetence!? Since when is competence a virture in UMNO? All one needs is uncle PM or daddy to earn millions..... rape, even murder is $emua-nya OK!
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written by cantab, November 20, 2009 13:28:08
written by cantab, November 20, 2009 13:28:08
who is saberi whom you mentioned is his friend? special?
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written by Sashi Nair, November 20, 2009 13:09:24
written by Sashi Nair, November 20, 2009 13:09:24
I think this guy is not too bad, he is just fu@#king stupid! Have pity on him and save him from further embarrassment by voting him out during GE13, can you hear me, who the f&*k elected him form where, stupid constituents.
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written by Takiaki, November 20, 2009 13:00:16
written by Takiaki, November 20, 2009 13:00:16
He's there because of the family ties, of course. The cousins and especially the late father. Otherwise maybe he's good for pasar malam lambak salesman lah... but beware of the spitting bubbles (tempias) when he speaks.
O ya, his friend Saberi is a perfect partner for his pasar lambak business. Mari bang...beli bang...murra bang... suploh ringgit tiga bang....
O ya, his friend Saberi is a perfect partner for his pasar lambak business. Mari bang...beli bang...murra bang... suploh ringgit tiga bang....
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written by Francis, November 20, 2009 12:46:28
written by Francis, November 20, 2009 12:46:28
Why just Hishamuddin, many other ministers in the cabinet do not deserve to be where they are - right from the top to the bottom.
Some directors of government departments too are not worthy of their positions. They are there only to please their political masters.
Some directors of government departments too are not worthy of their positions. They are there only to please their political masters.
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written by Concerned Malaysian, November 20, 2009 12:29:52
written by Concerned Malaysian, November 20, 2009 12:29:52
Well he is considered the cream of the UMNO leaders, if this is the quality of leaders, my condolonces to Malaysia and UMNO at large.
Never heard him speak intelligently not even once! A @#$%^&*( goon.
Satu lagi projek oleh BN/UMNO Malaysia!
Never heard him speak intelligently not even once! A @#$%^&*( goon.
Satu lagi projek oleh BN/UMNO Malaysia!
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written by Jan, November 20, 2009 11:54:29
written by Jan, November 20, 2009 11:54:29
I really respected his father but I can't say the same for his son, a complete racist moron.
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written by bambooman, November 20, 2009 11:50:07
written by bambooman, November 20, 2009 11:50:07
beware everyone...there is another from sri gading coming your way!!!
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written by asguard, November 20, 2009 11:43:12
written by asguard, November 20, 2009 11:43:12
What would get when you a have truly tainted PM .... ? Answer... you will get brunch of idiots morons being appointed to key ministry ....without any brains... and knowledge! And further more they will say all kinds stupid or insane words without knowing what they talking about ...for that you find ...most within the UMNO group..!
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written by Jan, November 20, 2009 11:42:58
written by Jan, November 20, 2009 11:42:58
Hishammuddin’s incompetence??
But he's so good at waving the keris and threatening the minorities.
But he's so good at waving the keris and threatening the minorities.
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written by my oumrie, November 20, 2009 11:23:27
written by my oumrie, November 20, 2009 11:23:27
Hey guys, a certain sister of a certain son of a certain previous pee em didn't practise amno's Islam too. She was involved in the "terikat" kind of Islam, Wallah Wa'alam, but due to her connections, no one raised an eyebrow. Go figure lah....! 
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written by jchew, November 20, 2009 11:05:18
written by jchew, November 20, 2009 11:05:18
cousin is c4 gang, is protecting family's interest!
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written by Bob, November 20, 2009 10:54:21
written by Bob, November 20, 2009 10:54:21
he is only one of them....has anyone of you heard anything sensible from the mouths of any of our "UMNO putera" ministers???
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written by SCM, November 20, 2009 10:45:49
written by SCM, November 20, 2009 10:45:49
Jacqueline,
We all know that the only reason Hishamuddin is where he is is because of family ties. He is also aware of all the corrupt practices and crimes undertaken by UMNO and as such, he cannot be sidelined by any PM. Look at how low our education system sunk during his tenure as Minister of Education.
If not for his family ties, this racist pariah will be selling chicken rice at Pudu bus stop.
We all know that the only reason Hishamuddin is where he is is because of family ties. He is also aware of all the corrupt practices and crimes undertaken by UMNO and as such, he cannot be sidelined by any PM. Look at how low our education system sunk during his tenure as Minister of Education.
If not for his family ties, this racist pariah will be selling chicken rice at Pudu bus stop.
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written by allmenarebrothers, November 20, 2009 10:44:01
written by allmenarebrothers, November 20, 2009 10:44:01
Dear Ms Ann Surin
You are being very generous to describe Krismuddin as "clueless" & "disrepectful" about human rights. democratic principles & gender equality.
The truth of the matter is that he is "brainless" & "totally devoid of grey matter".
He had wasted the good Tun Hussein 's moneys in bringing him up & providing him with education.
He is not even fit to carry the bag of his previous senior law firm partner Dato' Thomas whose good name precedes Krismuddin's very bad & most foul name..
We are all baffled how he managed to get his LLB? This some of us are "clueless"!
You are being very generous to describe Krismuddin as "clueless" & "disrepectful" about human rights. democratic principles & gender equality.
The truth of the matter is that he is "brainless" & "totally devoid of grey matter".
He had wasted the good Tun Hussein 's moneys in bringing him up & providing him with education.
He is not even fit to carry the bag of his previous senior law firm partner Dato' Thomas whose good name precedes Krismuddin's very bad & most foul name..
We are all baffled how he managed to get his LLB? This some of us are "clueless"!
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written by batsman, November 20, 2009 10:38:46
written by batsman, November 20, 2009 10:38:46
Hisham single-handedly lost the 12th GE for UMNO by waving the keris arrogantly. UMNO needs to come to terms with his imcompetence and not his inheritance.
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written by sydput, November 20, 2009 10:26:23
written by sydput, November 20, 2009 10:26:23
This type of talent and creativity is what Mahathir has been promoting. Now the whole cabinet is filled with it.
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written by shamadz72, November 20, 2009 10:15:23
written by shamadz72, November 20, 2009 10:15:23
He supported the cow head demonstrators because he knows very well that the Indian won't react to it. Hell, they even go on and give their full hearted support to BN in Bagan Pinang to reciprocate what BN/UMNO has done to them all this while. Need I say more? 
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written by Aduh, November 20, 2009 10:11:42
written by Aduh, November 20, 2009 10:11:42
Kepala ikan busuk, badannya lebih busuk lagi membusukkan.
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written by betasigma, November 20, 2009 10:09:33
written by betasigma, November 20, 2009 10:09:33
hissaputting was made at where he is to mainly serve n protect the crime minister,to cover up the evil deeds by umno ,to prevent other umno goons like mudyielding ,kj giving a 'go' at his cousin.
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written by budakindia, November 20, 2009 10:03:52
written by budakindia, November 20, 2009 10:03:52
He wielded the keris for God sake! You expected him to be rational? 
Since when the ministers are rational anyway? I can't remember any of them being rational! Typical Malaysian stupid ministers! Nothing to be proud of! They got the position there because of links & bribes! They might as well pick the biggest "ball" on the park! 
Since when the ministers are rational anyway? I can't remember any of them being rational! Typical Malaysian stupid ministers! Nothing to be proud of! They got the position there because of links & bribes! They might as well pick the biggest "ball" on the park!
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The only decent thing to do for people like these is harakiri. Imagine what you need to qualify as a minister in this country. Just act like this animal here.
These are all hired assassins - paid for by the tax payers money.