A I S E H M A N . O R G

I think what's important here is whether he can perform.

Right now we need somebody of great calibre who can really take MAS out of the doldrum and be an entity to be reckoned with.

It does not matter what his ethnicity or his religious persuasion, those factors should never be an issue.

Idris Jala is the better political choice. He is:

1. Capable with proven track record (local/international)
2. A Bumiputra and
3. thus a Malaysian

He maybe a Christian but the Orang Ulus (the collective term denoting Kelabit, Kenyah, Kayan, Penan) are known to be strong supporter of the federation of Malaysia concept. This is simply because of their numbers: they are too small to make a political impact in Sarawak.

This is indeed a very encouraging development. Turning a deaf ear to racial and religious shreakings and turning a blind eye to race and religion in appointing a person to head a top GLC. Maybe, just maybe it may happen that meritocracy might just come true when a non bumiputra will be appointed to head other important GLCs.

But surely a Kelabit is an anthropological Malay - going by the footprint of their geographical spread, from the Philippines across the Malay Archipelago to the shores of Madagascar(Malagasay). Then again why do we always slide into questions of ethnicity/nationality in trying to get the best man for the job. After all, the test of the pudding is surely in the eating. Ciao.

Aisehman...the tone of your piece today is riddled with Malay chauvinism!! Come on lah...u much better than that..I would hope!!!!!.......

'Anthropologically Malay'!!!!.... We all searchin' for the Malay connection arh? Aiyooo...why don't each of us focus on being more Malaysian lah!!!

Idris will succeed..if he has ability, a good Team behind him....and the government allowin' him to implement the various reforms and changes in MAS.......

AND of his race credentials?? Zilch !! Irrelevant!!!

Wish him best of luck by turning mana ada sistem to makin ada sistem.

Black or white cat, as long as it catches mouse, is a good cat. Billion dollar company is going under at the moment, whoever helms the company, make sure the rakyat money is not wasted. Most important, get rid of the deadwoods.

Appointing Idris Jala is govenrment's manifestation of equal responsibility and thus equal opportunity for all Malaysians. So,let's give someone with proven track records a chance to save our national carrier. Can't see why anyone should oppose it.

Not sure of the intention of Asiehman's comments. Any way, I have full confidence of the people who picked Idris Jala and top of their criteria must be CAPABILITY.

When a Malay is appointed, a lot of noise. When a non-Malays is appointed, also a lot of noise. Look atthe positive side la brother. A malaysian has been appointed.

If a Malay is appointed and he's capable enough to turn the company around of course we should support him.
But if a crony Malay connected to the ruling party is appointed and he screws up the airline and we the taxpayer have to pay for it then that's something else.

hi.
unfortunately there are valid reasons for being a skeptic. having been in sarawak shell for many years and the opportunity to witness the man (in question) at work, i'd raise my hand without hesitation to say "nay" to idris jala. hey, but since he's been hand picked already (for some reasons obvious/otherwise - leave that to the market watchdogs & political conspiracy theorists) i'd give him the benefit of the doubt with MAS. he's certainly well oiled from years of Shells' 'cut the crap' corporate culture anyway. Personally i dont think you need to be a rocket scientist or ceo-supremo to turn MAS around... half of the losses were due to oil price impact which was beyond anyone's control, but the other half was down to management - that's what i read anyway. The NST (15/9) letters' section had someone commenting how thick & fat MAS management team comprises - 10 GMs & 44 Asst.GMs, whereas MAS Cargo whose sterling performance year in year out comprises of a lean & mean management team that can fit into a Naza Ria ;). for a start the man in question certainly needs to flex his muscles to rid off those management efficiencies.
whilst northwest & delta us air carriers filed for Chapter 11 yesterday, we definitely need a good team , not singlehandedly, to fly the big Wau Bulan.
ahh... whether or not he conforms to Hishamuddin's idea of 'malay agenda' ? ... ;)

Here's to the man & MAS' success !

Imagine our PM lecturing on the real facts of peace and unity in Malaysia.

"We (government) do not practise meritocracy. We practise discrimination and racism in our education system, housing allocation and discount, jobs, university entry. We extort and blackmail non-bumis through Approved Permits and shares equity. We dish out handouts to bumis, etc. That is how we achieve peace and unity."

The only reason why there is peace and unity is because the non-bumis are tolerant, progressive, peace, moderate, magnanimous and loving, despite the racism, keris wielding and discriminatory policies.

If the future leader is bollocks then the future of this country is also bollocks.

The education system in this country from top to bottom is going from bad to worst, we are producing robots, incompetent, hapless, crony and brainwashed leaders.

Going by that, the track record of the Umno government is nothing less than embarrassing and shameful.

While the rich and famous in the Umno coalition is feasting off the richness of the land christened Malaysia, thousands more are languishing in poverty, sickness and adverse social circumstances.

I care for my fellow citizens regardless of race and religion and there is nothing more I wish to see that for them to be able to lead a decent life through diligence and honesty. But such values are of no worth in a corrupted and racist system like the Umno government's.

The current debate is not about race, religion or political ideology. It's about good values or rather, the lack of them in the current Umno politicians.

One must not mistake hatred against racism with hatred against race. The former is admirable, and the latter deplorable.

From the comments of you malay, I can conclude that he is either delirious and confused or he is simply a typical Umno politician - colored-vision, conceited and paranoid.

Your comments clearly show your insecurity as well as your inferiority complex. Unfortunately, your comments suggest that your views represent all the malays.

It also shows that you, as representing the malays, concede that you are not prepared and will never be prepared, even in the future, to meet with competition. You suggest that you need to be wrapped in cotton wool for all time.

You may be the ketuanan of Malaysia but what kind of Malaysia will that be by then if you continue with your tunnel vision and refuse to meet and compete with the rest of the world.

The world does not owe you a favour and will not wait for you. A big problem is that you expect the world and everyone to owe you a living. Get real the world owes you nothing!

You will be in a very small country and a small world of your own. You may be the ketuanan of such a country which may be weaker than a banana republic in time.

Under those circumstance, it may not be important whether you are the ketuanan of such a country which is not third rate but fourth rate, and which may be open to be taken by a stronger force. By then you will be too weak and friendless to defend yourself.

Please don't think that Malaysia belongs to one particular race, you are insulting yourself, and your race, don't ever forget that some key leaders in top government are with mixed blood, not pure malays……….please know your mission as a Malaysian, to live united with the other races and fight independently with the globalised world.

Don't be narrow-minded anymore, do correct thing to make things right.

The "bumiputera" stole the land from Orang Asli. By right all of Malaysia should belong to them. If recall history as the current generation of malays came over from Sumatera, Jawa, and the island around.

If your thinking remains the same - please go back to Indonesia where you can proudly call yourself bumi there.

let Hishamudin bark and bark. no need to pay attention to him or in fact any UMNO cry. let them be. MAS need to be run as a business (full stop). Even if you put Bill Gates pun, and don't let him run MAS as a business (rather than Gov social welfare company) nothing will change. MAS is fat - top to bottom. Oil price is definitely a huge impact but seriously, try to shade some cholestoral fm top to bottom. wallahhhh solid you !

I don't think Aisehman has made any inference of any judgement on the appointment of a non-Malay non-Muslim to helm MAS. He's just stirring our thoughts and poking at the UMNO Youth leader, I speculate.

I even further speculate that he agrees that it's a good move in theright direction by our Government.

Interesting; ab believes turning MAS around is not that difficult. But then does he also mean the previous MAS CEOs were Takboleh and the people who put them there were Lagiteruk?

ab: Since you have met Idris Jala in person, as attested by yourself, clarify to us, are you for or against his MAS appointment? When you say "nay", you mean you are against it, right?

Idris will certainly able to rebuild MAS BUT with all the necessary support and protection from government to CHOP those "dead branches".As the BIBLE says "those branches that don't bear fruits shall be chopped off"."i'm a Lun Bawang from Sarawak speaks the same dialect as Idris and we are from the same group that geographycally separated.The Kelabit and Lun Bawang or Lun Dayeh for those staying in Sabah
are christian and a very hardworking trustworthy, kind, generous, religious, humble and loving people.We have all the way supported the government since WW2 againts the Japanese and it is fair enough for the government to recognise the hardship that we went through.It is true that Idris is a Kelabit, a true bumiputera from Bario, a christian and married to chinese but we are all a true Malaysian.For the laugh, some people joke that the Kelabits is less than the orang utan but still the government don't do much to protect them compare to the campaign launched to preserve the orang utan. :) just a joke but with a little bit truth!:)

I'm of a Kelabit/Lun Bawang descent.I'm not too sure what you meant by saying he's no "Malay" & a "Christian".If you meant by a "Malay" should be at the helm of the national carier,which definitely supports the UMNO Malay Agenda,well I think you got it all wrong.As you may not know,the Kelabits and Lun Bawangs alike are hardworking folks and I don't except someone like you,a Malaysian and Malay for that matter becoming such a racist.I personally think,anyone (may it be a Malay/Chinese/Indian or other races) should be given a fair chance,based on their the track record,help the ailing MAS.Being a minority,I have expected Idris will be definitely be subjected to "this" when everyone is expecting some Malay/Chinese or Indian guy to be appointed as the next MD;not some Kelabit guy from Bario.Come on,give this guy a chance.I agree with ybm yusoff~whether he can perform;not based on his religion or ethnicity.