Posted by FantasticBeast > 2020-07-15 11:31 | Report Abuse

No one said undetected. He said they were not INTIMIDATED by China (and obviously they're not). China is not stupid enough to start a war they can't win. (are they?)

Posted by Jack Of All Trades > 2020-07-15 11:31 | Report Abuse

No, he thinks that the Chinese PLA is dumb and is incapable of doing any harm to USNavy assets apart from talking through its mouthpieces like cctv


.......And he is correct.

Posted by Kenny Chua > 2020-07-15 11:33 | Report Abuse

All it means is Uncle Sam has balls Of steel made in USA

Posted by QueenElizebeth IV > 2020-07-15 11:36 | Report Abuse

JohnLennon , US is giving you false interpretations , they will never fight China for you , India is on its own in this fight

We have dealt with US long enough to know it’s strategy

I just hope India doesn’t become another Afghanistan

Posted by QueenElizebeth IV > 2020-07-15 11:37 | Report Abuse

JohnLennon ,Oh I thought China wants to stop freedom at Ladakh ! Really your interpretations of the dispute are of high level

Posted by ChinaDragon > 2020-07-15 11:37 | Report Abuse

No sweetie. You missed the boat.

Posted by QueenElizebeth IV > 2020-07-15 11:39 | Report Abuse

JohnLennon,Good to know you are not linking their presence to the India- China border dispute as false sense of security is very dangerous

Posted by DoubleProsperity > 2020-07-15 11:40 | Report Abuse

Why US navy needs to hide? They are coming all open daring China

Posted by QueenElizebeth IV > 2020-07-15 11:41 | Report Abuse

DoubleProsperity ,Why US thinks entering International waters is daring China ?

It’s like entering a public place like you would enter a shopping mall , will you say it was a daring act to have entered the shopping mall ? unless of course you are a wanted criminal who should be hiding out

Posted by QueenElizebeth IV > 2020-07-15 11:41 | Report Abuse

haha

Posted by WellingtonSky > 2020-07-15 11:41 | Report Abuse

We are all just as impressed with Chinese radar systems and missiles as we are with all the other cheap shit China produces.

Posted by QueenElizebeth IV > 2020-07-15 11:42 | Report Abuse

WellingtonSky , China can produce it’s own and can buy anything it wants from other countries such as deployment of S-400 at Ladakh which Russia sold them.

India can’t produce its own and can’t even purchase what it needs , Russia and US are selling whatever they think they want to sell.

Posted by WellingtonSky > 2020-07-15 11:43 | Report Abuse

QueenElizebeth IV...They can produce it, but will it work properly and can it be used effectively is the million dollar question. lolz

Posted by MoneyMaker168 > 2020-07-15 11:44 | Report Abuse

Nobody needs radars to detect carriers their job is not stealth , what are you smoking on QueenElizebeth IV?

Posted by gooddaymate > 2020-07-15 11:45 | Report Abuse

Good day mates, I think she's high on something!

Posted by gooddaymate > 2020-07-15 11:46 | Report Abuse

crikey crikey crikey

Posted by FancyMe > 2020-07-15 11:47 | Report Abuse

There’s no aircraft carrier in the entire world that’s not detected by radar.. having said that who dares to take on US Navy or their aircraft carriers? You can have all misconceptions in the world but underestimate US defense at your own peril

Posted by MoneyMachineMaker发发发 > 2020-07-15 11:47 | Report Abuse

You think US Navy cares if they are detected or not detected by chinese radar ?

Posted by Kenny Chua > 2020-07-15 11:48 | Report Abuse

An international court already decided that China holds no legitimate claim over most of the south china sea. U.S not hiding from them so they're not worried about them detecting u.s on radar.

Posted by FortunerLiew > 2020-07-15 11:49 | Report Abuse

Arbb iot machine mali mali home

Posted by traderstrades > 2020-07-15 11:50 | Report Abuse

Oh sudah mali home argh?

Posted by MoneyMachineMaker发发发 > 2020-07-15 11:51 | Report Abuse

非常期待咯

Posted by FortunerLiew > 2020-07-15 11:52 | Report Abuse

Ah Bo Then!

Posted by FortunerLiew > 2020-07-15 11:52 | Report Abuse

But sign or not sigh yet, tak tau la

Posted by Elaine Tan > 2020-07-15 11:53 | Report Abuse

Happy, got more news remember poke!!!! over here, ok?

Posted by FancyMe > 2020-07-15 11:53 | Report Abuse

漂亮宝贝

Posted by FortunerLiew > 2020-07-15 11:58 | Report Abuse

No problem, ok ok!

Posted by RevenueQueeN > 2020-07-15 11:58 | Report Abuse

Its lunch time !!!

Posted by Elaine Tan > 2020-07-15 11:59 | Report Abuse

Today still bz working, late lunch RevenueQueeN....

Posted by Elaine Tan > 2020-07-15 11:59 | Report Abuse

But still enjoy your lunch

Posted by Elaine Tan > 2020-07-15 11:59 | Report Abuse

And Thanks FortunerLiew .

Posted by RevenueQueeN > 2020-07-15 12:00 | Report Abuse

Same there Elaine Tan, have a nice day !!!

Posted by Flash18 > 2020-07-16 10:32 | Report Abuse

Going to 0.88 soon. Stay tuned

Posted by ElvaLove > 2020-07-16 11:13 | Report Abuse

Anwar says Malaysia rich, but many people still poor due to ingrained rent seeking culture

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia is a country blessed with many natural resources that is seeing poverty growing due to a deeply entrenched culture that prioritises self-profit among a small band of those in power, Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said tonight.

The PKR president was weighing in on recent reports that more Malaysians were feeling poorer today, with more segments of the population being marginalised even as the country aspired towards being a high-income nation.


He urged the ruling politicians from Perikatan Nasional (PN) to accept the reality of the pervasive poverty in Malaysia and revise their priorities to reverse the population’s financial pain.

“There is a need to react to poverty more proactively. We cannot, for example, use power only to enrich a small number of people, or the excuse that PN is out to save the Malays whereas the first to be saved are the MPs with their new positions or the excessive number of ministers,” he said in Facebook “live” talk on poverty in Malaysia.

Posted by ElvaLove > 2020-07-16 11:13 | Report Abuse

He said the government should be focusing its budget on allocations and amenities related to health, education, and infrastructure which he said would benefit more people than its current approaches in dealing with the economic aftershocks of the Covid-19 pandemic.


“Malaysia fortunately has more than enough resources and wealth to address the issue of poverty. Therefore there is no excuse to not prioritise the problem at hand,” he said.

Referring to United Nations’ special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Philip Alston’s report released in August last year, Anwar said many were shocked that the government’s claims of poverty not exceeding 0.4 per cent was “unbelievable”.

“In KL and Selangor it is apparent, and poverty is even more severe in Sabah, Sarawak, and Terengganu. Looking at the other cities, it is clear that thousands of others can be categorised as poor.

Posted by ElvaLove > 2020-07-16 11:13 | Report Abuse

“Having said that, Alston’s findings and report is not a new phenomenon. A study by noted Universiti Malaya economist Prof Fatimah Kari which took a multidimensional approach in terms of education, health and housing, also indicated the problem is more serious than what is publicly known,” Anwar said.

Fatimah’s study looked at Employees Provident Fund reports, which stated that up to 84 per cent of retirees can be considered marginally or severely poor. Among the 84 per cent, women are by far poorer than men in terms of transportation, housing, income, and education.

“This is particularly the case among Indian retirees, followed by the Malays. Therefore, we must ensure that EPF savings are defended, for it guarantees a degree of living in comfort in the future.

Posted by ElvaLove > 2020-07-16 11:14 | Report Abuse

“This is why we opposed the PN government’s proposal to make it easier to withdraw EPF savings, as studies have shown this will bring about more suffering in the future,” he said.

Anwar also questioned the tens of billions of ringgit from the Amanah Saham Bumiputera set aside for the Malays and Bumiputeras, which he claimed seemed to have disappeared among a select few.

“Secondly, hundreds of acres of Malay reserve land have now disappeared. What about the high rates of unemployment in the rural areas and among the urban poor? Thus, the political leadership needs to have the will to act in concert, and to ensure Parliament can debate poverty effectively and guarantee more efficient ways to resolve it.

Posted by ElvaLove > 2020-07-16 11:14 | Report Abuse

“There is a need to be more responsible, more transparent, and to avoid corruption and leakages. Hopefully in this manner, and by allocating at least RM26 to RM28 billion for the poor, can poverty begin to be properly addressed,” he said.

The Port Dickson MP added that the Parliamentary Reform and Governance Caucus which he chaired last September invited various economic experts including Prof Jomo Kwame Sundaram and Prof Rajah Rasiah to brief MPs from across the political divide.

“Despite differing viewpoints, the government was urged to accept the statement and new facts. We can ask why after 60 years of independence, and nearly 50 years after the New Economic Policy’s attempt at implementing wealth redistribution, the effects of poverty are still saddening to see, especially among Malays and the Bumiputera of Sabah and Sarawak.

Posted by Questionaire > 2020-07-16 11:15 | Report Abuse

One thing you did not emphasise, why do they continue to vote the same people who have made life so difficult for them?
Why do they not question, bug, pester the powers that can help them out of this quandary?
Malaysia is a very blessed country. Despite all the socio-political setbacks, we are managing. Despite the pandemic, we managed to have control over the situation. All this shows that we have capable people within to get over many issues. If only this country was managed by competent people, we would not be in this socio-economic divide.
The reasons are so obvious and everyone knows why, but the powers be were and are not interested in improving these very peoples lives.
It is sick and tiring of listening to all the rich and famous appearing in luxurious attire in court every day. The political drama, the highly paid GLC appointments, the tendering scandals and many more that fill the news.
Being an MP and a member of a parliamentary select committee all you could do is voice it out in a media portal. I am actually wondering what do you achieve by this? What are you planning to do about it? This itself says a lot about our elected people. All we as readers can say is we are sorry for the people and share our feelings. That's all!

Posted by Wishmasters > 2020-07-16 11:16 | Report Abuse

And the brain and talent drain will continue, leaving behind only the not so talented and not so competent mediocre workforce...suits the politicians and the bosses cos no one will challenge their position and take their comfortable place

Posted by RandySavage > 2020-07-16 11:17 | Report Abuse

Under the NEP which was to uplift the majority,the money which was meant to lift them out of poverty were hijacked by the political elites, So sad that after more than 60 years of independence there are still so many poor people of all races.Just imagine what those stolen billions could have done to these people.

Posted by TipTopJoe > 2020-07-16 11:19 | Report Abuse

Government should take practical measures to deter rural people from drifting to the city to look for better future which often looks illusory. To stop the exodus, government should take steps to develop the rural areas and change its old and drably outlook into something bright and lively, with a taste of mini city life.
To start to roll out the initial phase of the development, government has to integrate the plots of lands adjacent to each other in the area, into a single entity and convert them into a vast commercial farms planted with fruits and vegetables and also set up farms specially for rearing chicken and goats. It will offer employment opportunities for able bodied rural folks to work in he farms, hence increase their incomes.
All the old and dilapidated houses standing in the area have to be demolished and have to be rebuilt.
The new houses, modern compound hoses, complete with modern amenities and electricity, have to be built in orderly rows, to be located in the strategic central area, complete with shop houses, market, library and kindergarten and other amenities, to allow the people to have a taste of mini town life.
If this suggestion could be successfully implemented, the incomes of the rural folks could possibly increase by leaps and bounds to enable them to improve their social status. In this regard, they will find more comfort and happiness to stay in the kampungs to raise their families.
This will be the best solution to deter rural folks from migrating to the city and ending in looking at the mirage.

Posted by YolandaOng > 2020-07-16 11:21 | Report Abuse

Very frank & sincere post how i wish many RAKYAT able to see that & not “Blind-sided” by short term gratifications

Posted by YolandaOng > 2020-07-16 11:22 | Report Abuse

Blame the ketuanan' champions for ALL the poor in Malaysia and not just the very favoured Malaysians.

Posted by ApplePlay > 2020-07-16 11:23 | Report Abuse

We should leave Tun at 95 years old behind now.He is history and no longer relevant.Just concentrate to take Putrajaya and implement needs based policies.Provide jobs,housing and decent salaries to those in need of help.

Posted by SonGokuSSJ5 > 2020-07-16 11:27 | Report Abuse

It has been long overdue that the Malays in this country need to wake up and voice out to make the changes that's needed.
(Why is it only the majority of the Non-Malays with the smaller percentage of population always opening the mouth for Fairness and Justice?)
They have to start realising that they were truly robbed of their Education and Socioeconomic well-being for the past 60 years by their own Ethnic Leaders.
These 'So Called Leaders' have only enriched themselves, their Family members and Cronies.
These Leaders have found a way to be in Power by not providing the Education and no-how-to-think mindset for the Malays so that they can keep robbing the Coffers as and when they wish because the Malay Rakyat will not ask them anything as long keep giving peanuts.

Posted by SonGokuSSJ5 > 2020-07-16 11:27 | Report Abuse

and UMNO & PAS have effectively solved their Urban and Kampung poor Malay issue. It's called "Blame Hardworking Chinese/DAP" Policy. Basically PAS & UMNO provides lip service to the poor Malay community by saying that the Chinese are doing well because they are robbing the nation dry and UMNO & PAS are going to defend their rights and take back the nation's riches from the Chinese and distribute it to the Malay community. Hence the Malays are required to vote PAS & UMNO back to power to ensure "maruah Melayu Dipertahankan". I guess their policy is working well since the 80's as the Malays keep voting PAS & UMNO. Only the educated Malays seem to have seen through this UMNO/PAS policy but majority of Malays still believe in this "blame the Chinese policy" although UMNO & PAS have been selling them this policy for about 30 years.

Posted by SonGokuSSJ5 > 2020-07-16 11:27 | Report Abuse

It is unfortunate that our politicians still deal with the poor along racial lines.Poor is poor we should not divide and provide assistance on racial lines.That's why we should have needs based policies not race and religion based.

Posted by DannyFangs > 2020-07-16 11:28 | Report Abuse

there are very few super rich chinese msian due to their extraordinary super bright brain such as jho low. similarly applicable to the umno putra, correction, on the contrary, tonnes of mediocre brained umno putra are out there just because their are connected to maharacist and such.

Posted by DannyFangs > 2020-07-16 11:29 | Report Abuse

This is one of the reasons why the school have to be reopened as soon as possible..poverty donot recognise race or religion..urban poor are worst hit.