“Constant sniping at unity gov’t by opposition politicians can destroy Malaysia economically”

POLITICIANS today seem to be only self-serving for if they see an issue which can benefit them but hurt the nation, it makes no difference to them.

Those in the opposition need to understand every statement they make has an impact. They seem to harp on an issue which has a local impact but does not hold water.

In this day and age, the social media is a powerful tool. Everything a politician says can go viral instantaneously with adverse national and international impact if such is their ultimate intention.

Politicians tend to capitalise on sensitive issues to show that they are on the ball without realising that their action can chase away investors be they local or international.

For example, opposition politicians have been hitting out on concerts performed by international stars on religious grounds but oblivious of their mutti-fold economic benefits. A case in point is that the recent Taylor Swift concert in Singapore brought the island nation enormous economic benefits.

Singapore saw visitors spent somewhere in the region of S$500 mil (RM1.6 bil) with hotels, tours, airline tickets and eateries over-run by concert goers.

Since the end of pandemic curbs, a number of top artists have performed in Singapore, including Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Blackpink and Harry Styles. According to economists, this has contributed about 0.25% to the island nation’s economic growth in 1Q 2024 alone.

Malaysia has simply missed out on this golden opportunity because our politicians have done their very best to scare away international acts with their over-zealous comments.

Even food had become a hot topic especially the inclusion of bak kut teh in the national heritage cuisine list.

Politicians simply took an issue to this without examining the issues in depth because they felt by criticising the decision, they could stretch their political mileage. This is despite Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing had justified why bak kut teh is included in the list of National Heritage cuisines.

Politicians should stop attacking the government just for the sake of wanting to be recognised for championing certain causes.

They must also stop making sweeping statements just to be known for being vocal on issues that favour them. Put the nation first, not personal or party interest. – March 14, 2024

Prominent social activist and philanthropist Tan Sri Robert Phang Miow Sin is the founder and chairman of the Social Care Foundation. He was also a former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) advisory member.

Source : https://focusmalaysia.my/constant-sniping-at-unity-govt-by-opposition-politicians-can-destroy-malaysia-economically/

Robert Phang: Don’t blindly run down the unity gov’t for foreign investors are watching us closely

THE opposition needs to heed the call by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar to focus their energy on the betterment of their constituents.

Instead of focusing on attempts to oust the unity government, they should provide meaningful debates on government policy and issues of the day, according to prominent social activist and philanthropist Tan Sri Robert Phang Miow Sin (main pic, right).

“The people are now facing hard times with the cost of living continuing to go up. As this is as much a global phenomenon, lawmakers on both sides of the divide should come up with innovative ways to help the rakyst overcome their hardship,” he told FocusM.

“Instead of channelling their efforts to orchestrate the recent Dubai Move conspiracy, for examples, key leaders of the opposition should have taken time to discuss how to help ease financial burden among B40 Malaysians.”

The founder and chairman of the Social Care Foundation was commenting on Sultan Ibrahim’s royal address on Monday (Feb 26) whereby the latter advised lawmakers to cease plans to oust the national unity government outside of elections.

This came about as the Johor ruler graced the first parliamentary meeting of the year which also happens to be his first parliamentary duty since ascending the throne as the 17^th YDPA on Jan 31.

The former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) advisory member further cautioned the opposition that they risk “scaring away foreign investors” by incessantly attacking Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the unity government.

He went on to justify that only with the help of investors will there be job creation which will enable to oil the national economy, thus ensuring long-term employment and for prosperity to be passed down to all Malaysians.

For this reason, Phang wants key leaders of the opposition to ask themselves who will benefit from scaring away investors or if their action is tantamount of leaving the country in doldrums.

The 84-year-old Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation exco member therefore urged opposition MPs to stop putting their own interest first in current times of difficulty but instead find ways to promote ideas to lift the national economy and well-being of Malaysians.

“They have to realise that it is the public who elected them as their representatives in the Parliament but that does not mean that the opposition can simply promote their own agenda at the expense of the rakyat who elected them.”

In this regard, Phang hailed Sultan Ibrahim’s call which made it very clear that the Agong would not brook any attempts to trigger a premature change of government that could de-stabilise the country.

He contended that the opposition should heed such advice by playing their role of doling out constructive criticism instead of merely dishing out irresponsible statements that could hurt the country.

Like it or not, the crime fighter who is also sits on the board of a few public listed entities wants the opposition to understand that investors pay close attention to what is happening in the country before deciding whether to invest.

He added that scaring them away at this juncture is wasteful for it is akin to shooting oneself on one’s own foot.

“Politicians have to think about the future of the nation and that that of the future generation of Malaysians first instead of their own short-term interest,” added Phang. – March 1, 2024

 

Source :  https://focusmalaysia.my/robert-phang-dont-blindly-run-down-the-unity-govt-for-foreign-investors-are-watching-us-closely/

Robert Phang: Onus on Spanco shareholders to lay to rest alleged fleet management scandal

THERE are many unanswered questions regarding how the government had awarded a contract to Spanco Sdn Bhd which prides itself as the provider of professional fleet management services to the federal government, ministries and agencies nationwide with a fleet size of over 13,000 units of concession vehicles.

As such, it imperative for the unity government to find out how the tender for the government vehicle supply, repair and maintenance project (fleet Project) was awarded to Spanco, according to prominent social activist, crime fighter and philanthropist Tan Sri Robert Phang Miow Sin (main pic, inset).

The former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) advisory member said the main priority should be for those responsible in awarding the contract to explain to the public what was their rational in extending the contract to Spanco.

“The public has the right to know and the issue cannot be swept under the carpet. It is the taxpayers’ money that is being used,” he told FocusM.

“Those responsible cannot simply shrug their shoulders and ignore their responsibility. No matter who was in-charge of awarding the contract to Spanco he must stand up and take responsibility.”

Pointing out that Spanco had been managing the government fleet project for 25 years, the 84-year-old Phang further questioned as to why only Spanco was given the project.

On Jan 20, MACC conducted a raid at the residence of a businessman holding the title Tan Sri as part of an investigation into corruption allegations related to the procurement and management of the government’s fleet of vehicles valued at RM4.5 bil.

The concession for the supply and management of government vehicles has been held by Spanco since 1993. However, an open tender was initiated after the contract expired in 2019.

Berjaya Group and Naza Sdn Bhd later formed a consortium and secured the contract through a letter of intent (LOI) in the same year.

In July last year however, Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun filed a lawsuit against the Finance Ministry and Spanco regarding the terminated LOI, claiming that the contract was awarded to Spanco despite their higher bid.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had recently recalled that he had consistently voiced concerns about this issue during his tenure as finance minister under the administration of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

He said he had recognised irregularities in that contract which proved detrimental to the country and disadvantaged civil servants.

Phang who is also Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation exco member went on to question as to why during the administration of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin the LOI was cancelled and Spanco was awarded the fleet management contract.

As such, he argued that it is also imperative for Spanco shareholders to explain to the public how they manage to secure the contract after they had initially failed to get it.

“Spanco shareholders have to realise that remaining silent about the matter is not an option given the money they are being paid for the government fleet management is public money,” added the chairman of NGO Social Care Foundation. – Feb 20, 2024

Source :  https://focusmalaysia.my/robert-phang-onus-on-spanco-shareholders-to-lay-to-rest-alleged-fleet-management-scandal/

SUPPORT NOT DEMORALISE!!!!

27th January 2024.

Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Miow Sin,
Justice of the Peace,
Chairman – Social Care Foundation

 

                                 SUPPORT NOT DEMORALISE!!!!

When different ministries/departments which are openly investigating into the various corruption happenings in our country, I suggest that we, the Rakyat must refrain/stop from posting remarks on the investigations, while it is being conducted.

Yes, the Rakyat must know the truth but they must also need to stay clear while the investigation is being carried out by the individual investigating bodies.  Please kindly respect the difficult challenges faced by MACC, PDRM and etc.  These investigations are being done professionally and thoroughly, without fear or favor. Outsiders, please do stop interfering and giving your unwanted comments which will jeopardize the whole investigations.

Malaysia is truly blessed with wonderful cultures and righteous citizens.  Let us throw our fullest support behind the Government of the day and trust that justice will prevail in our beautiful society. Let us move forward with this thought for the betterment of the Nation.

 

God Bless Malaysia and the Malaysians!!!!!

 

“HUMBLENESS IS GOOD VIRTUE, ARROGANCE SHALL FALL, THE MEEK WILL RULE THE WORLD”.

 

Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang

Justice of the Peace,
EXCO Member – Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YB DATUK TIONG KING SING!!!!

6^th July 2023.

PRESS STATEMENT BY:-
TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG MIOW SIN.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
CHAIRMAN – SOCIAL CARE FOUNDATION
 

    KEEP UP  THE GOOD WORK YB DATUK TIONG KING SING!!!!

 

I totally disagree with those who claim MP Datuk Tiong King Sing is a political liability and should be replaced in a Cabinet reshuffle. He has proven himself beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is truly a Malaysian MP who fully cares for the well-being of the Rakyat. Other MPs had not stepped up to assist those who require assistance but he has done so. He has indirectly opened a can of worms when he rushed to KLIA to help a Chinese national requiring urgent help. In the Rakyat eyes, he is a HERO. He has walked the talk without fear or favor.

 

Yes, indeed his action can be called hasty but nonetheless, corruption is an evil seed that keeps on growing if it is not nipped in the bud.  What he has done is exposed a “CULTURE OF CORRUPTION BY A FEW OFFICIALS AND THE CHRONIC ABUSE OF POWER.  This does not favor the culprits who have gained ill-gotten riches through this illegal practice.  Let us put a stop to this cancerous habit. 

God bless us – Malaysia and Malaysians. Amen.

“HUMBLENESS IS A GOOD VIRTUE, ARROGANCE SHALL FALL AND THE MEEK WILL RULE THE WORLD”.

Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Miow Sin.
Justice of the Peace.           

 

GIIB Holdings : MACC investigations are to do with subsidiary GIIB Healthcare

KUALA LUMPUR: GIIB Holdings Berhad today in response to queries from Bursa Malaysia Securities said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigations which led to the remand of three of its directors were to do with a RM24,000 transaction and liabilities of subsidiary company GIIB Healthcare Products Sdn. Bhd. 

The transaction in question is to do with a RM24,000 invoice related to the sales of gloves to A2 Gloves Sdn. Bhd. by GIIB Healthcare Products Sdn. Bhd. While the liabilities refer to GIIB Healthcare's trade liability, non-trade liability and provision of liabilities in an announcement made by the company on 29 May 2023 for the Interim Quarterly Financial Results ended 31 March 2023.

"The group has obtained legal opinion and concluded the RM24,000/- transaction is legal and does not breach any laws. The group is requesting its external auditors to review the position of GIIB Healthcare Products Sdn. Bhd.'s liability as at the balance sheet date in question. On item 1 (iii) above, the Board is unable to take any action due to lack of information," the company said in its filing with Bursa Malaysia Securities. 

GIIB Holdings also clarified that directors Tai Boon Wee, Tai Qiyao and Wong Ping Kiong were all released by MACC on 2 June 2023. 

The company's share price hit a high of 14 sen today after Singapore-based HAGF Investment (I) Pte. Ltd. (HAGF) emerged as a substantial shareholder, with a 8.2 per cent interest, in the company.

HAGF is wholly owned by Hildrics Asia Growth Fund I, a Singapore-based private equity fund managed by Hildrics Capital Pte. Ltd.

As at market close today the rubber product manufacturer's shares were priced at 13 sen a share, an almost 37  per cent jump from its last closing price. Some 33.45 million shares changed hands.

The company which has had a few run-ins with MACC this year, also announced that it has appointed former MACC advisory panel member Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Miow Sin as group executive advisor.

Phang will advise the company's management in areas of law enforcement, communication with authorities, business networking and relations with China and other countries.

Earlier this year, MACC charged both Tai Boon Wee and Wong Ping Kiong  under Section 18 of the MACC Act for allegedly furnishing fake documents to auditor Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT.  Sessions Court has set the trial dates for the case from 15 January 2024 to 17 January 2024.

Source : https://www.nst.com.my/business/2023/06/921983/giib-holdings-macc-investigations-are-do-subsidiary-giib-healthcare%C2%A0

GIIB appoints Phang as group exec adviser

PETALING JAYA: GIIB Holdings Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Robert Phang Miow Sin as its group executive adviser.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the manufacturer of rubber-related compounds said Phang will be advising the company’s management in areas of law enforcement, communication with authorities, business networking and relations with China and other countries

Phang is a known crime fighter and philanthropist, where he has made countless welfare contributions to the needy as well as highlighting various social injustice issues.

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/06/20/giib-appoints-phang-as-group-exec-adviser

YB DATO’ SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM / YB DATO’ SERI AHMAD ZAHID HAMIDI / YAB DATO’ SERI ISMAIL SABRI.

24^th November 2022.
 
PRESS STATEMENT BY:-
TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG MIOW SIN.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
CHAIRMAN – SOCIAL CARE FOUNDATION
 

 

YB DATO’ SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM / YB DATO’ SERI AHMAD ZAHID HAMIDI / YAB DATO’ SERI ISMAIL SABRI.

 

A SHORT NOTE TO HIGHLIGHT THAT YB DATO’ SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM APPARENTLY OWES A BIG “THANK YOU” TO YB DATO’ SERI AHMAD ZAHID HAMIDI AND YAB DATO’ SERI ISMAIL SABRI.

THIS IS BECAUSE THE FORMER FORCED THE LATTER TO DISSOLVE PARLIAMENT PREMATURELY. I BELIEVE THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE RECORDED IN HISTORY.

ENJOY READING – HA, HA

“HUMBLENESS IS A GOOD VIRTUE, ARROGANCE SHALL FALL AND THE MEEK WILL RULE THE WORLD”.

 

Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Miow Sin.
Justice of the Peace.        

 

选民要在乱局中用慧眼 从烂苹果中选出好苹果

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选民要在乱局中用慧眼

从烂苹果中选出好苹果

 

 （吉隆坡讯）国会解散，乱局显现！而身为选民的大众，这次一定睁大双眼，看清楚每一位候选人的面目，就算是要从烂苹果堆中做选择，选民还是必须义不容辞去做选择，以选出最适合这个国家的执政者团队！

人民为上一届大选写下创举，我相信，这一次人民可以再一次共创载入史册的大选成绩！

选民一定要出来投票，你的选票将决定这个国家和你家的命运，因为有国才有家！今天这个国家需要一个有正义和正直的执政团队，千万不要小看自己的一票。

选民的热情和积极参与，将可以影响身边的人，并带动更多人出来投票。在决定政府这件事上，实际上，选民所掌握的和唯一可以行使的，就是投票权而已！如果选民连最基本的投票权都放弃了，那么，日后你还有什么资格出来诉求呢？

 虽然有人认为，放眼一望，似乎没有一个令人称心满意的政党或候选人，那么，选民就要利用自己的智慧和一双雪亮的眼睛，在一堆“烂苹果”中选出素质等级比较可以的苹果。

 如果选民觉得政治没有希望而放弃投票，这也等于给烂苹果提供机会烂臭这个国家。身为选民的责任，不只是把票投进票箱而已，而是要剔除那些烂苹果。

实际上，有些苹果虽然果身漂亮，但实质上，其果心已经烂透了。

选民们，请记得，即使候选人当中没有属于A级的苹果，B级或C级果也行，至少他们也国家的一丝希望。选民要做的是，为这个国家留下一线希望！

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PRISON DEPARTMENT – DO NOT DENY PRIVILEGES TO NAJIB AS A DULY ELECTED MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

4^th October 2022.

 
PRESS STATEMENT BY:-
TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG MIOW SIN.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
CHAIRMAN – SOCIAL CARE FOUNDATION
 

OVERDONE

PRISON DEPARTMENT – DO NOT DENY PRIVILEGES TO NAJIB AS A DULY ELECTED MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

I read with interest and utter disappointment that the Prison Department has rejected Najib’s bid to attend the Dewan Rakyat.  The Prison Department must remember that Najib has been duly elected by the Rakyat to be the MP of Pekan and therefore must fulfil his elected duties as the MP of Pekan. 

It is truly absurd and unacceptable for the Prison Department to deny this request on such a trivial issue highlighting that reason being is because of security grounds. Yes, Najib is a convict but do not deny him his elected duty as an elected MP by the Rakyat to attend the Dewan Rakyat. The Prison Department must rescind and right the wrong decision.

Penny Wise Pound Foolish – Please explain to the Rakyat.

 

“HUMBLENESS IS A GOOD VIRTUE, ARROGANCE SHALL FALL AND THE MEEK WILL RULE THE WORLD”.

Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Miow Sin.
Justice of the Peace.        

 

No party should intimidate judiciary: Social activist

PETALING JAYA: The judiciary should not be intimidated by any organisation as it is an independent body that is the guardian of justice for everyone.

Social activist Tan Sri Robert Phang said any type of probe involving a judge must be above board.

“The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had said its investigation was not based on a blogger’s claims on social media platforms but three formal complaints and reports lodged with the commission.

“The question MACC has failed to answer is what was the basis of the three reports, who made them and why. If it was based on the blogger’s claim, then MACC should also investigate the blogger and those who made the reports,” he told theSun.

Phang said every time someone is unhappy with a judge’s decision, they may resort to making allegations about the judge.

“If this becomes a trend, it will hurt the judiciary,” he said.

He asked whether MACC will investigate every single allegation made against judges or just pick and choose what it wants.

“It must be remembered that for MACC to carry out its duty successfully it must have the trust and support of the public.

“Any action that can erode this trust should be avoided as it would make the MACC an ineffective body,” said Phang, a former MACC advisory board member.

Phang said it is easy to make allegations that can tarnish a person’s reputation and MACC must be aware that its investigations can hurt a person’s reputation if the claims are ultimately baseless.

Phang was commenting on Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali being investigated by MACC over allegations of unexplained money in his account.

Mohd Nazlan was the judge who convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over the misappropriation of RM42 million of SRC International Sdn Bhd funds.

On April 20, fugitive blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin posted an article titled “Judge Mohd Nazlan being investigated for unexplained RM1 million in his bank account” on his Malaysia Today website.

Mohd Nazlan filed a police report on the allegation made against him in the blog post.

Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat in a speech recently said judges are not beyond criticism, but “the public, including politicians, must not level unfounded and scurrilous attacks against the judiciary to further their ends”.

MACC said recently it had completed its investigations into the allegations against Mohd Nazlan and had handed over the investigation papers to the attorney-general.

Phang said whatever it may say, MACC cannot be seen to be conducting “selective investigations”.

REVOKE TAJUDDN’S AMBASSADORIAL APPOINTMENT IMMEDIATELY

20^th May 2022.
 
PRESS STATEMENT BY:-
TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG MIOW SIN.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
CHAIRMAN – SOCIAL CARE FOUNDATION

Many of the Rakyat agree with Patriot’s verdict on the appointment of Tajuddin.  It must be made known as to why such a controversial figure like Tajuddin, be appointed to such an esteemed and honourable position.  Surely but truly there are many more highly qualified and good character persons for the YAB PM to consider seriously.

Majority of the Rakyat do not question YAB PM’s authority but perhaps definitely a better candidate should be considered.  It has been said that Tajuddin’s appointment bears a lot of untold stories.  Please do bear in mind, even as the YAB PM has assured that Indonesia has welcomed this appointment, many of the Rakyat think otherwise.

The pride and dignity of our beloved country will question and many think upon this appointment.  The public consent and worry is slowly growing with an overwhelming protest of the appointment.  The veteran UMNO lawmaker Tajuddin has often made the news but mostly for the wrong reasons especially his antics, whether in or out of the Parliament. The most recent being the callous and ridiculous response to the Kelana Jaya LRT collision which caused many of the LRT patrons to be injured, some seriously.

Please take note that Patriot is joined by numerous disapproval including former Bar Council and Bersih leader Ambiga Sreenevasan, which in turn has stated that Tajuddin’s appointment was a political move to reward Tajuddin for his hand in keeping a government with a tenuous majority in power.  Ha, Ha, nothing short of an explanation is mandatory to the Rakyat.

To put it in prospective, the appointment of Tajuddin as our country’s Ambassador to Indonesia is nothing less than a GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT AND AN UTTER DISGRACE.

 

“HUMBLENESS IS A GOOD VIRTUE, ARROGANCE SHALL FALL AND THE MEEK WILL RULE THE WORLD”.

 

Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Miow Sin.
Justice of the Peace.