ADENAN FEVER

Being both Social and Political Activist well before the Formation of Malaysia, I can't help but amused by the "Billboards" erected strategically throughout the City of Kuching informing the public especially the voters what Adenan had achieved proudly during his terms as Chief Minister of Sarawak. In other words, the "Billboards" served as Adenan's Report Card.

The biggest Agenda on the List would undoubtfully be "More Autonomies for Sarawak". In additions, "Anti Loggings" and "Anti Corruptions" were also stated. To start the ball rolling, I would like to touch on these three (3) Agendas for the time being.

Firstly, "More Autonomies for Sarawak":
Adenan knew very well that under the 'Malaysian Agreement' there were twenty (20) points that Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore and The Federation of Malaya agreed to. It is also clearly spelt out that all these points can be reviewed after ten (10) years of Independence! Why both Adenan's Mentor and Predecessor didn't take up these initiatives during their terms as Chief Ministers? Reason known to themselves! (Or, were they very busy in enriching themselves then?).

By surfacing the Agenda for more Autonomies for Sarawak now, Adenan thus, portrayed himself as 'The Hero'. Since The Malaysian Agreement can be reviewed, the best place to do it is in The Legislature (Dewan Undangan Negeri) in order to get the approval of the majority of the Legislators (YBs). The Agreement didn't mention that only the Chief Minister can do it. So, is Adenan A Hero now?

Secondly, "Anti Loggings":
The people of Sarawak are yet to know who owned the "timbers" that were confiscated by the relevant State Enforcement Agencies as there were no one or Company being sued on these matters. It is a standard procedure that each and every log must carry "a hammered mark identification" which the relevant Enforcement Agencies could verify as from which area the particular log is extracted. Yet nobody was arrested! Incredible! The only message I could deduce from those incidents is that Adenan's message to the timber tycoons, "Beware of Adenan, Not The Laws" which is similar to the Jokers Notice of "Beware of the Owner, Not the Dogs". Very humorous!

And thirdly, "Anti Corruptions":
Sarawakians are also yet to see who were those corrupted culprits be they are Ministers, Assistant Ministers, YBs, State Heads of Departments or State Senior Officers being brought to court on corruption charges? Those charged were only smallfries! What happen to the "Baracudas"? Is Adenan also now playing the game "You scratch my back and I scratch yours"? Sarawakians are still baffled by a number of YBs and other "Big Shots" who live lavishly beyond their means. Yet, they're not being investigated. It is also incredible if Adenan doesn't know any of them?