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It appears that the BN/Umno regime will do whatever it takes to discredit the Pakatan Rakyat Government in Penang and it's Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng. These two letters written by one Raman Nair of Klang, appeared on the same day in both The Star and The Sun. Upon closer examination of both letters you can see that the contents of Raman Nair's letter is pretty much the same except in both letters Raman takes aim at CM YAB LIM. Very mischievous indeed. Now the BN/Umno regime is using spin masters like Raman Nair (if this his his real name) to write in to newspapers pretending to be a genuine tourist. Check both letters out below:
The Star Monday January 4, 2010
It appears that the BN/Umno regime will do whatever it takes to discredit the Pakatan Rakyat Government in Penang and it's Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng. These two letters written by one Raman Nair of Klang, appeared on the same day in both The Star and The Sun. Upon closer examination of both letters you can see that the contents of Raman Nair's letter is pretty much the same except in both letters Raman takes aim at CM YAB LIM. Very mischievous indeed. Now the BN/Umno regime is using spin masters like Raman Nair (if this his his real name) to write in to newspapers pretending to be a genuine tourist. Check both letters out below:
The Star Monday January 4, 2010
Holidaying family swears not to visit Penang again
PENANG is unique among local tourist destinations. It has everything and more – culture, heritage, beach, hills and above all, fabulous food.
For this reason, our family has visited Penang numerous times over the last decade and thoroughly enjoyed each trip.
However, our latest visit during the recent school holidays proved to be a bitter and a thoroughly forgettable experience.
Much to our shock and sadness, we found Penang to have deteriorated so much that it made us swear not to visit the Pearl of the Orient ever again.
The trip from the airport to our hotel took us two hours instead of the usual 30 minutes as we were caught in a massive traffic jam. We later found that this snarl was caused by the closure of several key roads.
There was no notification or any instructions on alternative roads to use.
Only when we finally checked into our hotel did we realise the cause – a motor GP was being held on several busy public roads. The authorities failed to provide the necessary traffic management, thus creating massive traffic congestion and chaos.
Further unpleasant surprises awaited us. Our rental car was issued a ticket for not paying parking fees even though it was a Saturday evening.
Upon checking we were told by the hotel staff that the state had extended the hours for parking fee collection – from morning right up to midnight, even during weekends.
Along Batu Ferringhi we discovered monstrously ugly structures were being built seemingly at breakneck pace and with scant regard to Mother Nature or public safety.
The famed beaches were dirty and badly maintained with the cleaners, who used to be efficient in our previous visits, nowhere to be found.
Downtown, we were dismayed to find frenzied construction work going on at various historical and heritage buildings.
Some of the most valuable buildings were being turned into pubs, individual homes, showrooms, galleries, restaurants and other businesses.
Double and triple parking seems to be the norm. In popular commercial areas such as Pulau Tikus, Weld Quay, and Little India, irresponsible parking and illegal businesses make driving hazardous.
At Little India, our initial joy of seeing road signs in Tamil turned to disappointment on seeing the poor translation.
Unchecked development and poor enforcement were again evident here.
What is so surprising and sad is the rapid rate of decline of Penang within the short space of two years since our last visit in December 2007.
We are unsure what really caused such an alarming deterioration but the Penangites we spoke to pointed their fingers at the new state government under the stewardship of Guan Eng.
We are not sufficiently familiar with the state’s politics to make an assessment or judgment but if the state government does not act quickly to arrest this decline, Penang and Penangites will be the biggest losers.
Tourists like us will give the state a wide berth if nothing is done.
RAMAN NAIR,
Klang, Selangor.
The Sun Mon, 04 Jan 2010
Arrest the decline in Penang
MY family has visited Penang numerous times over the last decade and enjoyed the experience each time.
However, on our recent trip we found Penang to have deteriorated so much that we have sworn not to visit it again.
When we stepped into Penang International Airport we were overwhelmed by images of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. His images were on welcoming boards, billboards, promotional videos, brochures, posters, etc.
What is he trying to accomplish? The image blitz can be misconstrued as an attempt to build a cult of personality.
The trip from the airport to our hotel took us two hours instead of the usual 30 minutes as we were caught in a massive traffic jam. We later found that the snarl was caused by the closure of several roads and there was no notification of alternative roads to use.
Only when we checked in at our hotel did we realise that the cause was a motor GP being held on several busy roads. It was unwise of the authorities to hold such events during the busy holiday season and on a Saturday.
We were issued a ticket for not paying parking fees for our rented car even though it was a Saturday evening. Upon checking we were told by the hotel staff that the state had quietly extended hours for parking fees to midnight even during weekends.
In Batu Ferringhi, we found ugly structures were being built with scant regard for public safety. And the beaches were dirty and badly maintained.
We were dismayed to find frenzied construction work going on at various historical and heritage buildings. Some of the most valuable buildings were being turned into pubs, homes, showrooms, galleries and restaurants.
Law and order too seems to have broken down with double and triple parking the norm rather than the exception. The Penangites we spoke to blamed the state government.
If the state does not act quickly to arrest this decline, Penang and Penangites will be the biggest losers.
Raman Nair
Klang
PENANG is unique among local tourist destinations. It has everything and more – culture, heritage, beach, hills and above all, fabulous food.
For this reason, our family has visited Penang numerous times over the last decade and thoroughly enjoyed each trip.
However, our latest visit during the recent school holidays proved to be a bitter and a thoroughly forgettable experience.
Much to our shock and sadness, we found Penang to have deteriorated so much that it made us swear not to visit the Pearl of the Orient ever again.
The trip from the airport to our hotel took us two hours instead of the usual 30 minutes as we were caught in a massive traffic jam. We later found that this snarl was caused by the closure of several key roads.
There was no notification or any instructions on alternative roads to use.
Only when we finally checked into our hotel did we realise the cause – a motor GP was being held on several busy public roads. The authorities failed to provide the necessary traffic management, thus creating massive traffic congestion and chaos.
Further unpleasant surprises awaited us. Our rental car was issued a ticket for not paying parking fees even though it was a Saturday evening.
Upon checking we were told by the hotel staff that the state had extended the hours for parking fee collection – from morning right up to midnight, even during weekends.
Along Batu Ferringhi we discovered monstrously ugly structures were being built seemingly at breakneck pace and with scant regard to Mother Nature or public safety.
The famed beaches were dirty and badly maintained with the cleaners, who used to be efficient in our previous visits, nowhere to be found.
Downtown, we were dismayed to find frenzied construction work going on at various historical and heritage buildings.
Some of the most valuable buildings were being turned into pubs, individual homes, showrooms, galleries, restaurants and other businesses.
Double and triple parking seems to be the norm. In popular commercial areas such as Pulau Tikus, Weld Quay, and Little India, irresponsible parking and illegal businesses make driving hazardous.
At Little India, our initial joy of seeing road signs in Tamil turned to disappointment on seeing the poor translation.
Unchecked development and poor enforcement were again evident here.
What is so surprising and sad is the rapid rate of decline of Penang within the short space of two years since our last visit in December 2007.
We are unsure what really caused such an alarming deterioration but the Penangites we spoke to pointed their fingers at the new state government under the stewardship of Guan Eng.
We are not sufficiently familiar with the state’s politics to make an assessment or judgment but if the state government does not act quickly to arrest this decline, Penang and Penangites will be the biggest losers.
Tourists like us will give the state a wide berth if nothing is done.
RAMAN NAIR,
Klang, Selangor.
The Sun Mon, 04 Jan 2010
Arrest the decline in Penang
MY family has visited Penang numerous times over the last decade and enjoyed the experience each time.
However, on our recent trip we found Penang to have deteriorated so much that we have sworn not to visit it again.
When we stepped into Penang International Airport we were overwhelmed by images of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. His images were on welcoming boards, billboards, promotional videos, brochures, posters, etc.
What is he trying to accomplish? The image blitz can be misconstrued as an attempt to build a cult of personality.
The trip from the airport to our hotel took us two hours instead of the usual 30 minutes as we were caught in a massive traffic jam. We later found that the snarl was caused by the closure of several roads and there was no notification of alternative roads to use.
Only when we checked in at our hotel did we realise that the cause was a motor GP being held on several busy roads. It was unwise of the authorities to hold such events during the busy holiday season and on a Saturday.
We were issued a ticket for not paying parking fees for our rented car even though it was a Saturday evening. Upon checking we were told by the hotel staff that the state had quietly extended hours for parking fees to midnight even during weekends.
In Batu Ferringhi, we found ugly structures were being built with scant regard for public safety. And the beaches were dirty and badly maintained.
We were dismayed to find frenzied construction work going on at various historical and heritage buildings. Some of the most valuable buildings were being turned into pubs, homes, showrooms, galleries and restaurants.
Law and order too seems to have broken down with double and triple parking the norm rather than the exception. The Penangites we spoke to blamed the state government.
If the state does not act quickly to arrest this decline, Penang and Penangites will be the biggest losers.
Raman Nair
Klang
13 comments:
I guess the last visit by this so called Raman Nair is in the 1960s when there were no traffic jams, pristine jungle at the edge of the road leading up to Batu Ferringghi, clean beaches, blue seas/sky and everything nice. What a time traveller, 1967 and he thinks it is 2007.
we were in penang over x mas we are pleased with the cleaniness along gurney drive and batu ferringgi..at dato keramat road..where we used to have our favourite laksa we were surprised there are many dustbins this time..around 10 pm we saw some workers sweeping .do these guys dont sleep?
traffic jam ? definately this has been a serious problem all the while..it take about 17 traffic lights from the usm to our hotel at ferringgi..there are many side roads to the main roads..was talking to my penang cousin,,.the penangites dont complain as most of them know the jalan belakang...
whatever the trip was a good trip from my chat with my cousins they are very pleased with the state govenrment.
I just do not understand that this Raman Nair can write to discredit Penang and Lim Guan Eng on such petty issues when the state was in total disarray under BN when Koh Tsu Koon helmed Penang.
Why did not Raman Nair write a similar letter. He has ulterior motives.
In fact the BN and Gerakan are shivering down their pants when the PR state government under LGE had done wonders. The state finances had improved , the state is more transparent in terms of contract bidding and awards and the state leaders are more open.
The state is now gearing towards a visionary future to attract entrepreneurs and top technology providers to come to the state. This is where the BN government did not do that well.
Beaches cleanliness all depends on all of us as Penangites to keep it clean and because of the neglect over several decades of BN rule that the mindset needs to be transformed and this could not be done overnight.
This is just one of the examples of BN using the mainstream media to discredit the PR government.
Did Raman Nair visit PD beaches and comment on their dirty state of affairs ?
Two words to this 'Raman Nair': STAY AWAY!
paula MWS, have u read it ?
is wat dis RN felar telling the truth !?
This is normal. There are many BN supporters out there trying to discredit the PR govt.
1. No instructions of alternatives road to use? Thats because there is usually NO alternative roads. Penang does not have the myriads of highways zig zagging here and there like in Klang.
2. Regarding the monstrously ugly architectures along Batu Ferringhi. Those where projects approved under the previous BN govt. Not merely trying to pass blame but just stating the facts.
3. Dirty beaches? It's been that way for years long before PR took over. It's shocking to hear an outsider claim that the Penang beaches are dirty when it previously wasn't. One has to wonder, when was this person's previous visit to Penang beaches? 30 years ago?
4. Double parking and triple parking and illegal business make driving hazardous. Yes, this has been a persistent problem in Penang for the past 20 years!
Seriously one really has to ask the question. Was the last time this fellar been in Penang 30 years ago? Because i clearly recall all the problems he has just mentioned and they are persistent problems that has been there for the past 10-20 years.
Where in the world did he get off by claiming this problems only started 2 years ago?
Please don't be conned by this so-called Raman Nair. It is a made-up personality with evil intention to dirty the name of Penang under the Yang Berhormat Lim Guan Eng. It is the vengeful work of the fucking disgruntled Gerakan/UMNO assholes who still can't get over that they have lost this beautiful island to PKR. We are not fools, man! To those Gerakan/UMNO sore loser assholes - go and fuck spiders is a better pastime for you now!
A few questions:
1. Does "Raman Nair" actually exist? Or was it written by someone claiming the name "Raman Nair"?
2. Was the letter writer paid for his effort?
3. Letter writer is so conscientious and concerned that he writes to both The Star and the NST?
4. Letter writer does not know that Penang is also a popular tourist spot for MALAYSIANS (who can judge for themselves)?
Why dont raman kutty writes something about Kuala Lumpur.
Roads are close without notices,garbage everywhere, pimps more than tourist in bukit bintang, infested with rats and roaches, extortionist cab drivers and best of it..KL is under federal control.
I found that Penang is getting better and cleaner than my last visit 5 years ago.
Raman Nair & Family are Klang crows. Please do not visit Penang again....go to PD and Morib and you will have more fun.
yes, when iread about it first time i found something wrong somewhere!!
it is true enough must be UMNo's ill writings about DAP run gov.....
wow.. can't believe someone actually thinks our beaches were cleaner 2 years ago. i thought it has been dirty for the past 20 years.
traffic jam is quite common in pg all these while. not like there was any notifications back then.
as for double and triple parking, i think it has been this way for the past 20 years too considering i never noticed anything have changed drastically regarding this.
this raman nair is talking nonsense.
I have been living in Batu Ferringghi for the past 5 years, and the situation mentioned by Nair has been existence before we moved here. During the holiday seasons, the jam is bit frustrating because many make shiht stalls have been sprouting out because they dare to due to their belonging.
Cleanliness of beaches is the responsibility of those who use it. I see many people throwing rubbish into the drains, leaving their mark by the beaches after picnics and so on. How much spent on cleaning would not help as the root is still there, poor manners and poor education by the Edu Dept. And I guess Nair is also the fruit of the same segment hat created all this problems..
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