MACC Profiling Me?

MACC Loves R & DO

It was a fun session we had while brainstorming with the Malaysian Anti Corruption Agency (MACC) formerly the Anti Corruption Agency (ACA), while attending the Corruption Prevention and Awareness Seminar at Four Points Hotel Kuching last Wednesday. What was to come after the seminar was the newspaper headline and counter headline. Nadai Nama Nama again had a fair share of the report's rippling effect. After all I am part the Resident and District Office's team. We are the frontliners in the management and disbursement of funds and it had been pointed out by MACC that we were the source of the development fund's leakages. It became personal when my family members and readers sent in SMSes after SMSes asking if Nadai Nama Nama's silence was due to the fact that I could be in MACC's crosshair before this?

Borneo Post's report on MACC's affection for R & DO on 27th November 2009 and our Deputy Chief Minister's response on 28th November 2009

Alright I have to admit that Nadai Nama Nama's silence is mainly due to the Rancangan Malaysia Ke Sepuluh (RMK 10) or 10th Malaysia Plan preparations. Nothing more than that. As this is the most important part of planning in the Division at my R & DO Office as this determines what is in store for Sri Aman Division in the next five years or the next Malaysia Plans. This will be the time when the various departments open up their planning minds and drawing boards to bid for development projects. Failure to do so will mean haphazard planning which can open more opportunities for 'Kantauing'. With proper planning it would mean that there will be more development allocations for the Division. Everyone across the board will benefit from RMK 10 during the implementation year 2011 to 2015 ~ that includes the contractors? Oops......

Ehem...okay.... I am also looking at some new template and image as Nadai Nama Nama steps into 2010. I am currently experimenting with the internet now especially with the the many changes that have taken place. Hopefully that clears the air but thanks for all your concern. I did manage a smile when I recieve those SMSes as I knew you have my welfare at heart. That includes the MACC.

But then...... yes..... during the Seminar last Wednesday, the MACC first presentor (no names will be mentioned) revealed the profile of a person holding government office who would be most likely to commit corruption. Based on the past cases the three major factors are ~ one, if he is a womaniser, second, an alcoholic or drunkard and a gambler. Okay lets repeat that.... Women, Alcohol and Gambling.

Women and being a womaniser ~ but why zero in on the men only?

Alcohol ~ another reason to stop drinking

Gambler - at the Genting Casinos

Its a scary thought to know I fit that profile. MACC may already have me in their sights . Anyway it was an eye opener. I have been quite ignorant of what is going on out there especially the potential risks of being part of the development circle and always to be careful of what one signs. Many a times I had come across seemingly 'urgent' matters that requires you to sign a document immediately as it has to be submitted by 'today' so you would not have the chance to read the contents. There are a lot things I can share about the hazards of being an administrator in the division especially in the management of projects and its implementation. Gone are the days when one thinks that if you are not doing anything wrong, you can ignore those scary MACC officers. Why I say scary is because during the presentation two of the speakers have booming voices like Santa Clause's 'Ho Ho Ho' and one had a whispering tone. The whispering guy even showed us slides of some of the execution taking place in China for those who are found guilty of corruption. 'Shot in the head' he said with a gun gesture to his head - that's going to haunt me forever. Even Dr. Evil can't beat that. I hope he can be MACC Director one day. But to be fair, all of them are nice chaps and I am presently assisting them to look for an office in Sri Aman. I will not be able to avoid bringing them out for some Kopi 'O' during breakfast and that whispering guy will will look at me with his 'shot in the head' glance and 'bang bang' gun gesture. My oh my.

Lina's Day

Congratulations Lina

If anyone remembers my post on Lina, I happened to officiate their kindergarden's graduation. I am glad that the electricity which I was concerned about in that post has been connected two months ago. She will miss the computer classes though as the kindy has yet to be supplied with computers. With so many companies out there discarding their old computers, do consider donating them to the kindies out there. I have to thank SESCO for their speedy response to the connection.

My last post's picture: Lina's journey to school everyday for the past two years

Lina's Mum was not able to witness her graduation as she had sprained her ankle while collecting durians at the orchard. Lina had to make this journey on a taxi van from Munggu Tapang from Bukit Begunan with her elder sister. But I will be sure to pass this picture to Lina. I am sure she will do well. It was hard to get that smile from her in my earlier post. Lina if off to Primary School next year, so good luck girl!

Plus 1YEAR

Birthday Post Finally - Celebrations Non Stop

About a month ago, I turned 41 years old. I wish to thank all the well wishers ~ families, friends, colleagues, facebookers, forum members with whom I am a member with. I realise I am growing old - they say age is like wine, it tastes better over time. In the case of beer it tastes stale after you leave it in the open. Whatever, it has been a whirlwind of a celebration and its still ongoing. It is especially true for this blogging experience. As the web gets more complex and the bloggers get more sophiscated, trying to familiarize with the new exciting features can be a challenge.

Blowing Birthday candles with Shania in Kuching

So this post, though late, will be a simple one. I had attempted some minor revision to be made to Nadai Nama Nama blog as we approach 2010. Its just to suit the current change with Blogger's new features or probably the other advancements in the web world. Maybe also to enable me incorporate a new hobby in the form of photography as I had just purchased a simple DSLR camera. I tinkered a bit with the Control Panel and tried some new gadgets. Apparently I am no Internet Wizard. Everything went haywire from there onwards including this post which I intended to put up on my birthday (I can't seem to find the dates for publishing). And thus I wish to equate what had happened that one does not necessary grow wiser or cleverer with age. Experience ~ yes. How one applies that experience into skills to adapt to life's everyday task is another thing. I had to undo most of the things that I had changed, coupled with a few swear words.  Nah...I was not as curious as I was during my younger days. I would tinker with the problem until I find a solution even if I have to work till graveyard shift. Anyway I took time out during my birthday and just enjoyed myself with family and friends for a month. When one makes it this far, its something worth to shout about.

Ice Cream Birthday Cake in Kuala Lumpur trip

Priceless moments - Birthday celebration in Kuala Lumpur with family. Its not always one gets to be together like this.

Birthday Celebration in full Swing at Sri Aman with Thomas and Ben plus other friends who do not want to be near that Swing bottle

Birthday Celebration in Miri with Rumah Dayak Dot Com members and Facebookers where I was introduced to a rather exotic F & B outlet

Birthday Celebration and catching up with Paul Albert @ Pemancha the Rumahpanjai Dot Com Administrator at Bubba, Sunway Pyramid.

Dr. Bala of the famed Planet of the Monyets shared some Casino tips at a Subang Jaya Mamak Stall, before I headed for my Birthday adventures at Genting Highlands - his best tip was "99% of those who go to Genting lose money". It was an encouraging tip as the 1% chance of being a winner spurred me on. We had to forgo the red wine as I needed to be sober at the betting table the next day.

The fun goes on as Nadai Nama Nama attempts to adapt the new changes to be incorporated into 2010's Nadai Nama Nama image. Bear in mind that there may be some glitches with this website in the next two months, so bear with me. Cheers people.