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Yeah, guess you all got the news. BN (Barisan Nasional, Malaysia's main political unit, for now) has actually got onto the groove to fly PSY into Malaysia, perform ONE song on his famous 'horse-riding' Gangnam Style, and actually pay up to RM3million costs for that gig.The first thing that came to my mind was, what the hell is happening to the Malaysian government? Apart from the ''ooo's'' and ''ahhh's'' that this 1billion YouTube views superstar is actually setting foot in the heart of Penang of course! A short quote from Malaysia Today:
So.... BN will be spending > RM1 mil to invite PSY for a 30mins performance on its Feb 11 Penang's Open House. Will this money be from the federal budget? If yes, means it's OUR MONEY.
Alright, we don't wanna be bias and believe one side of the story. Lets take it then to another news which read:
Penang BN Youth chief Oh Tong Keong clarified that the singer's fees would not be borne by BN or public funds, instead it would be arranged and sponsored by an event management company, Mega Ultimate Sdn. Bhd. Oh had earlier told The Malaysian Insider that preparations and food for the celebration would also be sponsored by local companies. This begs the question of who Mega Ultimate Sdn. Bhd. is and their ability to sponsor a mega-star like PSY? (adapted from Malaysian Digest)
Read more:
http://www.malaysiandigest.com/top-news/245402-guan-eng-happy-with-planned-gangnam-style-cny-do-as-it-will-draw-tourists-to-penang.html
Yes, quite true to say, I mean from reports, that company just being 3years old, how is it actually going to support such an event? For mii, if I were to pull off such a stunt, I would find a company who has had similarities or connections with previous organizations of concerts as this, inject some RM3mil quid, using the benefits of the company's name and cover whatever shit I'll be doing. Simple isn't it? Even a secondary scholar could've done that. Still, don't jump into conclusions, Mega Ultimate may still be the man organizer though.
Then, this event in which being held in Han Jiang College of Penang for the Chinese New Year open house next week, was quoted by no other then Lim Guan Exx saying, “The first time PSY comes to Malaysia and he comes to Penang. So once again Penang leads.” Mr Lim, I really do not know what leading means to you (Although it's normal of the Penang kiashu-ism), but I hope you do know RM3million isn't easy money and what a waste it'll be to spend it on something like this. I mean, reports have been saying (from Malaysian Insider) that such act be done to avoid the shame of not having anyone turning up for the Open House event.
OK, I don't care about your political stuff which is as complicated as usual, but if such a stunt be done, we have local artists who could've fit into the plan as well. Why on earth PSY, who demands so much, comes for 30minutes for those big shots to shake their asses off, and heads home with easy money, leaving us like fools rooted to our ground? This question poses to the Prime Minister as well. Siti Nurhaliza, Peter Pan, or anyone from Maharaja Lawak, and don't forget those Malaysian Chinese singers, are they not options? Citizens of Malaysia, you be the judge!
Penang BN Youth chief Oh Tong Keong clarified that the singer's fees would not be borne by BN or public funds, instead it would be arranged and sponsored by an event management company, Mega Ultimate Sdn. Bhd. Oh had earlier told The Malaysian Insider that preparations and food for the celebration would also be sponsored by local companies. This begs the question of who Mega Ultimate Sdn. Bhd. is and their ability to sponsor a mega-star like PSY? (adapted from Malaysian Digest)
Read more:
http://www.malaysiandigest.com/top-news/245402-guan-eng-happy-with-planned-gangnam-style-cny-do-as-it-will-draw-tourists-to-penang.html
Yes, quite true to say, I mean from reports, that company just being 3years old, how is it actually going to support such an event? For mii, if I were to pull off such a stunt, I would find a company who has had similarities or connections with previous organizations of concerts as this, inject some RM3mil quid, using the benefits of the company's name and cover whatever shit I'll be doing. Simple isn't it? Even a secondary scholar could've done that. Still, don't jump into conclusions, Mega Ultimate may still be the man organizer though.
Then, this event in which being held in Han Jiang College of Penang for the Chinese New Year open house next week, was quoted by no other then Lim Guan Exx saying, “The first time PSY comes to Malaysia and he comes to Penang. So once again Penang leads.” Mr Lim, I really do not know what leading means to you (Although it's normal of the Penang kiashu-ism), but I hope you do know RM3million isn't easy money and what a waste it'll be to spend it on something like this. I mean, reports have been saying (from Malaysian Insider) that such act be done to avoid the shame of not having anyone turning up for the Open House event.
OK, I don't care about your political stuff which is as complicated as usual, but if such a stunt be done, we have local artists who could've fit into the plan as well. Why on earth PSY, who demands so much, comes for 30minutes for those big shots to shake their asses off, and heads home with easy money, leaving us like fools rooted to our ground? This question poses to the Prime Minister as well. Siti Nurhaliza, Peter Pan, or anyone from Maharaja Lawak, and don't forget those Malaysian Chinese singers, are they not options? Citizens of Malaysia, you be the judge!
It may be fun for us, aside with those screaming girls and yelping chicks, is this a stunt to win the hearts of them youngsters? Hmmmm..... To mii, that money could be used for so much more! This is from Malaysia Today:
WITH RM 3 MILLION, PENANG CAN:
- Build FIFTY low to mid-low cost houses and 50 families can have homes, or
- Give THIRTY university scholarships to 30 deserving students from low-income families and brighten their future generations.
Well now, only us Malaysians know what is really happening around, only us have ever tasted the up and downs of this country, only us know what's best for this country. I am not saying this to side any political party, I'm just saying because to mii, this act of foolishness could have been well placed in a different manner. Instead of feeding a 'horse-riding' mania, look around Malaysia and you'll still see some lives still in a state of poverty and many more other national matters to settle. Just because to cover your shame and to buy some pride, you've just dug your grave even deeper. Let's just hope the government does the right thing this time now.
I liked a comment by Kathir Raven on the links I've posted:
Kathir Raven
This is sooo 3rd world country style.. Like India: no political rally without Bolywood stars! So backwards...parties moving from political ideologies to glamour game. :(
Read more:
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/02/05/the-psy-factor-in-bns-open-house/
Signing off:
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