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Dear Jeff,

Given the fact that you're a learned MP, I hope you'll press for quick resolution our public transportation which is in the states of shambles. If it’s not you (since you’re busy with technology matters), let somebody champion it. Ministry of Transportation is like a big kayu doing nothing at the moment. If they do, do inform us but no news means nothing!

For me, I can understand the global market forces that bring about the petrol price that we have today though government’s strategy of implementing it sucks to the highest order.

But what I can't understand is why NO (BIG N & O) MPs (be it from BN or PR) are fighting for a better public transportation system. Suddenly nobody is fighting for the rakyat, no?

Now that we've save A HELL LOT of money from petrol subsidies, why not somebody or anybody in the parliament (I don’t bloody care if you’re opposition or with the ruling coalition) WORK on the public transportation to improve it.

I understand that constructing the system and infrastructure will take donkey years, but the more you delay this, the longer we are going to enjoy excellent public transportation. So, please do whatever you need to do so that we move on and develop as a better nation. Come out with whatever Suruhanjaya or whatever crap you call it, JUST GET IT DONE!

I hope you’re not one of those MPs that just talk but not much is done because most of the time spent talking to people (which in Parliament it apparently shows. It’s like an executive who are busy in meetings but get minimal time to do the actual work.

Harping on the issue can only do so much. There are 1001 issues that are disturbing us. This is where Y-O-U PRIORITISE your issues and FOCUS on it. Know what your CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE is.

With better public transportation, by then only we all can reduce our reliance on our own car i.e usage of petrol.

p.s. Sorry to sound so Bossy, but you’re elected by the people for the people.

Biofuel is the villain that causes sprillaing food prices. It is pea brain idea to replace food for fuel. So is the hybrid car, another pea brain idea. Why because the car is heavier, and it take longer time from craddle to grave as it has a bloody battery. Now how environmentally friendly is that? There are many technologies which can be adopted especially for motor vehicles which could save fuel and the solution is usually the most simple one such as reduction in weight (that's why the some most fuel efficient cars include smart cars, fiat panda), improved aerodynamics (to reduce drag) as well as start-stop technology ( which is getting popular btw).

Dear airpod,

I afraid there is lots of LEGAL and BUREAUCRACY for any Pakatan Rakyat to tap into public transport.

FYI, unlike United States, where states has their own rights on transportation code,control etc, thanks for the 50 years of voting BN in control, states no longer in control of public transport. If you aware of it, MANY states has SURRENDER the public transport control rights to federal government under BN administration (now ask yourself, who the M*F* vote BN for the pass 50 years) .

If you did aware of theSun news about few hundreds buses rotted in the oil palm plantation, that is indirect results of such policies.

It is possible for PR states to establish a state public transport company, however, there will be an IMMEDIATE fight between PR state and BN transport minister, who answer to UMNO.

It is nice to request the public transport, but will you picket together with PR government if they need Makkal sakthi to fight with the BN on the public transport issues?

Jeff, I think you brought up an important point about how planting biofuel has contributed to the global food crisis.

Recently I was informed about a 10,000 acre land for sale in Kelantan. Obviously with the current food shortage, the land should be for planting rice. Instead, the seller is determined that this land MUST be used to plant biofuel. All 10,000 acres of it.

“Despite our best efforts, more than a million of our beneficiaries are no longer receiving food aid,” said Dean Hirsch, president of World Vision International. “At least a third of these are children who urgently need enough healthy food to thrive.”

About the knee-jerk response, obviously Malaysians are either thrilled or neutral that the fuel price have increased even though they will be affected.

Didn't you see TheStar's video interview of the rakyat?

Cutting Fuel Expenses?

1) Where possible, walk or use bicycle, don't drive.
2) Car pool.
3) Reduce trips to the bare essential ones.
4)Practise 'economy' driving (for experienced drivers only) where applicable.
5) Travel light. Reduce 'dead weights' in the car.
6) Given the choice, choose the car that uses the least fuel.
7) Ensure that the tyres are properly inflated.
8) If possible, travel at cool night rather than at hot noon.

(C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng - 060608
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
Fri. 6th June 2008.

Dear Moo_t,

I'd go all the way to ensure people have easy access and coverage for our public transport, not just in Klang Valley but throughout Malaysia. But for a start, let's focus on Klang Valley, Penang and perhaps JB. (Focus is required for prioritisation)

The fight for a better public transport is far more important now that the fuel cost is high.

I've done my part in the last election.

How about Jeff, PR MPs and others? Blogging is one thing. REAL action is another.

Even if you're a BN MP and cares about public transport, I'd support him/her.

Since PR MPs are the ones up for changes (which we voted), it's time to do it.

Let's start first with public transportation.

There's a skill called negotiation and persuasion. It's time the MPs use it to ensure public transportation are tip-top!