JOHOR BARU: Johor Baru Member of Parliament Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad is against the revival of the crooked bridge project between Malaysia and Singapore, and has instead proposed that both countries work together to build a straight one.He said that a straight bridge would be good for building better bilateral ties between the two governments.
“The Singapore government has agreed on the development of iconic projects in Iskandar Malaysia.
“Why not build a straight bridge as one of the iconic projects?” he said.
Shahrir added that a new straight bridge across the causeway would show a renewed bond and would benefit both countries.
“It has come to my attention that many Johoreans are hopeful that our new prime minister and Cabinet will revive the crooked bridge project.
“The public must understand that bilateral ties between both countries will suffer if the project was revived,” he said, adding that the Malaysian Government should consider all implications when reviewing the project.
The Star had recently reported that many businesses suffering since the opening of the new CIQ last year were counting on the crooked bridge project to be revived, believing it could boost business in the city.
Shahrir was speaking to reporters at the launch of an anti-drug community service centre for residents of Taman Sri Stulang here Sunday.
On the opening of the old CIQ to pedestrians, Shahrir commended the Government on the move and said he hoped that it would be implemented soon.
“We cannot expect pedestrians to walk across the causeway and into the new CIQ because the roads are not designed to cater for them and are also dangerous,” said the former Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister.
tunku : why is shahrir so concerned about singapore? if the johoreans wants it then who are you to tell them there's no need for the crooked bridge.ok, fine you said build a straight bridge,that is better for us too.can shahrir get singapore to agree on building the straight bridge without singapore asking us to give this and that? if you can then there is no need for the crooked bridge and if not better shut your mouth shahrir.
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THE CROOKED BRIDGE
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Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
on April 20, 2009 8:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (33) | TrackBacks (0)
1. The Star reported that Chinese businessmen in Johor Baru want the Crooked Bridge to be built.
2. Newspapers of April 15 reports on an UMNO Youth leader in Johor Baru requesting that the bridge be built for various reasons.
3. When the previous Prime Minister stated that the people of Johore did not want the crooked bridge or any bridge, no one said anything, much less protest.
4. Is it because no one in Johore at that time really wanted the bridge, or is it that no one dared to differ from the open-minded and liberal ex-PM or the Press did not dare to report the real opinions of the people.
5. There was for a very short while complaints regarding the Custom, Immigration and Quarantine complex. No one explained that the inconvenience was due to the complex being designed to complement the proposed bridge but when the bridge was cancelled a temporary road was built to join the complex with the causeway. This caused a misfit as the two could not be properly linked together. Hence the inconvenience. In addition the traffic problems near the causeway remained unsolved.
6. Does the Government need to ask Singapore for permission to build the now desirable crooked bridge? Is Malaysia free to do things in its own territory? Are we really independent? I wonder.
Musang and Gang
Sorry , emotional & geram dgn damges yg dibuat oleh pengkhianat2 negara ni.
Musang Hitam punya konco2 ni (Burung Tiung, Khaled Nordin , Azalina , ada lagi korang tambah sendiri?)memang patut disingkirkan lama dah dari arena politik. Tak tahu apa perjuangan mereka sebenar selain nak melingkupkan Melayu dan bermegah dgn jawatan atau pun planted Tiny Red Dot TROJAN HORSE?. May be Tun M kita lebih maklum pasal Musang & gang ni, pasal tu kena buang lama dulu dah.
Aku ingat Burung Tiung ni dapat menteri pasal tutup mata isu ECM-Libra Avenue Capital pasal berjasa utk Tiga Beranak & Red Dot. Habis kepentingan2 & aset2 GLC dilondehkan oleh penyangak2 ni.
Sebelum dapat menteri, menyalak itu ini tak betul. Bila jadi Menteri Pengguna apa dia buat, lagi teruk keadaan lagi ada. harga barangan lansung tak tak dapat dikawal.
Tapi heran juga yg sorang lagi masih lekat kat tempat yg sama KPT. Harap kena pantau rapi2 supaya tak terlewat nanti , jangan sampai anak2 Melayu tercicir sudah lah demi nak jaga bangsa lain sudah lah.
stonhead
Sharir, tak payah cakap banyak. Masa dlm back bencher bukan main hebat bersuara. Bila dapat post menteri satu hapah tak buat apa. YAng awak pandai "approved" harga barang kasi naik, dan ada hati berkata, dah berjaya turunkan harga minyak? Dah keluar, buat kenyataan seperti AGENT Singapore? Teruskan "tiung batu" baru sesuai !!
Melayu Bersatu
Jambatan bengkok patut diteruskan demi kepentingan ekonomi negara. Terlalu banyak manafaat yang akan diperolehi rakyat negara ini.
ahbz
shahrir ni lidah mcm biawak.dulu tahun 2006 ckp xperlu jambatan bengkok.ni lps dollah turun lain plak skripnya.
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