Dear Najib, Why Not Appoint Rosmah As A Minister?
In a sarcastic response to Najib commending Rosmah during the 64th UMNO AGM, former New Straits Times group editor-in-chief Datuk A. Kadir Jasin has this advice for our Prime Minister.
By Mei Mei Chu — 09 Dec 2013, 01:09 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Astro Awani Removes Their Rosmah-As-Minister News Report After Receiving A Call From The Prime Minister's Office
An alleged call from the Prime Minister’s office apparently resulted in the Astro Awani website removing a report on a blog posting by former New Straits Times group editor-in-chief Datuk A. Kadir Jasin which had suggested that Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor be appointed as a minister.
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The report is no longer on the site since yesterday afternoon after it was published on Sunday.
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When contacted, the website editor Noor Azam Shairi refused to confirm the matter and requested that questions be directed to his superiors instead.
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Najib Praised Rosmah For Her Contributions And "Good Deeds" To Malaysia During The UMNO AGM
Najib's Praised Rosmah For Her Contributions And "Good Deeds" To Malaysia During The UMNO AGM
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The Prime Minister said it was through her wife’s connection with Egyptian president’s wife that helped securing the release of a Malaysia student accused of espionage activity.
Najib also said it was Rosmah’s good relationship with Saudi Arabian royal family that helped brought back Malaysian students that were stranded in Egypt through the country despite not having visas.
Following That, Former NST Group Editor-In-Chief Datuk A. Kadir Jasin Says Najib Should Appoint Rosmah As A Cabinet Minister In A Sarcastic Blogpost
Former NST Group Editor-In-Chief Datuk A. Kadir Jasin Says Najib Should Appoint Rosmah As A Cabinet Minister.
Image via fz.comIn an acerbic entry on his blog The Scribe, the senior newsman poked fun at Najib’s speech at the close of Umno’s general assembly yesterday, in which the prime minister heaped praise on his wife for helping to settle international crises involving Malaysians.
yahoo.comPrime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak should consider appointing his wife as Minister of Special Affairs as she seems to be adept at carrying out the duties of several ministers, said former New Straits Times group editor-in-chief Datuk A. Kadir Jasin.
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Kadir Suggests Putrajaya To Re-evaluate The Positions Of Several Cabinet Ministers And Replace Them With Rosmah
“Based on the information given by Najib, it is better that he re-evaluates the position of Foreign Affairs Minister Anifah Aman because he was not as effective as Rosmah in resolving international crisis."
And also International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamad, Women, Family and Community Minister Rohani Abdul Karim and Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin because Rosmah was involved in the tasks that supposed to be executed by those ministers,” Kadir sniped.
"It Is Very Apparent That None Of These Ministers Are As Effective As Rosmah In Handling International Crisis"
"It is very apparent that none of these ministers are as effective as Rosmah in handling international crisis," Kadir said in his blog posting today.
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"It Is Very Apparent That None Of These Ministers Are As Effective As Rosmah In Handling International Crisis"
Image via limkokwing.netHe Suggested That Rosmah Be Elected As Minister Of Special Affairs or "Menteri Tugas-Tugas Khas"
"The appropriate position for her is Special Affairs Minister,” he quipped, referring to the controversy of cabinet approval for Rosmah to use government jet to attend business forum in Doha.
Kadir today said all Najib’s and his wife’s supporters need to do is get her appointed as a Senator and create a new portfolio for her called “Menteri Tugas-Tugas Khas”, or Special Functions Minister.
yahoo.com"Even The Prime Minister's Position Might Not Be Beyond Rosmah's Reach If She Can Win The Trust And Support Of The Public"
Although the 13th general election was over, Kadir said that Najib and Rosmah's supporters could push for her to be appointed as a Senator before she is made a minister.
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Kadir said as a matter of fact, it was not too late for Najib and Rosmah’s supporters to appoint her as Senator before becoming as a minister.
"Even the prime minister's position might not be beyond Rosmah's reach if she can win the trust and support of the public," Kadir noted.
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“I have foamed in my mouth like the foot and mouth disease proposing that Rosmah enters politics, and appointed as minister. In fact, Prime Minister if she has the people’s trust,” said Kadir in a sarcastic blog posting.
"Even The Prime Minister's Position Might Not Be Beyond Rosmah's Reach If She Can Win The Trust And Support Of The Public"
Image via themalaysianinsider.comThis Way, Nobody Can Accuse Najib And The Cabinet For Abuse Of Power For Allowing Rosmah To Use Govt Facilities
"Once she has been made a minister, then nobody can accuse Najib and the Cabinet of abuse of power for allowing Rosmah to use government facilities," Kadir dryly remarked.
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Najib And The Cabinet Was Accused For Abuse Of Power For Allowing Rosmah To Use Govt Facilities
Image via CK FooA Plus Point For Removing These "Non-Performing" Ministers Is In Reducing The Number Of Ministries And Thus Saving Lots Of Money
A Plus Point For Removing These "Non-Performing" Ministers Is In Reducing The Number Of Ministries And Thus Saving Lots Of Money
Image via freemalaysiatoday.comHe suggested that these "non-performing" ministers be dropped, which would also see a reduction in the number of ministeries. This, he said, would also save Putrajaya a lot of money.
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“With that we can drop these ministers who do not perform and this will save the country’s spending by reducing the number of ministries,” he added.
On 21 Nov 2013, Rosmah's Trip To Qatar Using The Govt VVIP Jet Sparked Chaos In Parliament After Accusations Of Abuse Of Power
Rosmah Went To Qatar Upon Invitation To Deliver A Key Note Address At A Women's Summit
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