Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Penangites cheer on news of Dr Koh leaving for good

Penangites woke up today to some great news and a big smile on their faces upon reading the front pages of their dailies.





Penang CM Dr Koh to vacate his CM post


How long have we waited for this moment? I can't believe it has been 12 years! For 12 years we have suffered under his lethargic leadership (if you can call it leadership). For 12 years Penang has moved from a vibrant tourist state to one known for its rubbish, unrepaired roads and a stagnant state of affairs.

And to think Dr Koh only revealed his position after being pestered by our PM for not being able yo make a decision, with the elections looming close. How very typical of Dr Koh! How very typical of a man who can't make an important decision much less manage a state!

Anyway there is not much to be happy about knowing those tipped to fill his vacant PG 1 will be none other than one of the following: Gerakan secretary-general Datuk Seri Chia Kwang Chye, vice-president Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan and deputy secretary-general Datuk Lee Kah Choon.

More of the same? I guess so, knowing how poor the quality of Gerakan members are. I remembered years ago a lot of Penangites were happy to see Lim Chong Eu go only to have a half comatose Gerakan newcomer replace him. And now will we move from half comatose to a full coma?

Dr Lim: Koh's move is to fulfill the wishes of Penangites who are fed up of him

Elsewhere: Malaysian PM gives himself another pat on the back for working hard. I believe the Malay translation is bekerja "keras"? I wonder what will he praise himself for next? Meanwhile, can someone please bring me a barf bag....

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