tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post7406377282071890537..comments2024-03-28T21:39:05.175+08:00Comments on Senang Diri: The defence information ecosystem in Malaysia: A look at Malaysian defence blogs and magazinesDavid Boeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-20232122072388765772014-01-21T13:16:05.528+08:002014-01-21T13:16:05.528+08:00 Malaysia needs military aid. Thailands in politic... Malaysia needs military aid. Thailands in political limbo. Funny. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-18652399504390132222014-01-19T15:58:29.964+08:002014-01-19T15:58:29.964+08:00To the contary, these countries view Singapore and...To the contary, these countries view Singapore and Malaysia, Thailand and more as the key to security in South East Asia, not one alone. Rather than split the FPDA, we should enlarge it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-56949313562989325682014-01-18T19:18:00.228+08:002014-01-18T19:18:00.228+08:00We should withdraw from FPDA and have separate agr...We should withdraw from FPDA and have separate agreements with UK, Australia and New Zealand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-36570369684082144292014-01-17T18:53:40.201+08:002014-01-17T18:53:40.201+08:00Well, if Malaysia's intent is to create an ene...Well, if Malaysia's intent is to create an enemy of Singaporeans, they have succeded. Well done. Ironically, the MAF is very weak now. A request for assistance from Sg would be difficult for Sgs goverment to oblige if Sgs electorate is against it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-45362402960395154652014-01-03T23:02:59.647+08:002014-01-03T23:02:59.647+08:00Thanks for the samples.
The remarks by Muhyiddin ...Thanks for the samples.<br /><br />The remarks by Muhyiddin and Utusan (Umno-owned) are surely jingoistic. If you noticed, the Utusan article came from the newspaper's ghostwriter Awang Selamat. I was unsurprised, Umno has long history of blaming everyone but itself for political gain.<br /><br />The Perajurit article did not offend me, it was a tactical discussion similar to what we engage in on this blog and elsewhere eg when we critique Malaysian armoured vehicles. The article noted that Johor is weakly defended, which does show that the ATM does not consider Singapore a threat or raise tensions by stationing closer to the border. The ATM is concentrated in central West Malaysia to hedge against threats to the whole peninsula.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-79740994467665394642014-01-02T23:35:21.289+08:002014-01-02T23:35:21.289+08:00Hi Anon@1204 2 Jan
I had pasted some samples for ...Hi Anon@1204 2 Jan<br /><br />I had pasted some samples for your views to illustrate how some of the bahasa publication can be a bit explicit about things sometimes. Apologies I did not make the effort to translate for you but you can use Google Translate which should provide a reasonable gist of the content. <br /><br />Sample 1: The Singapore-bashing was especially bad in the lead up to the GE. This is the BN campaign blog for P143 Pagoh whose MP is the Malaysian DPM. The URL here is an article on the blog<br />http://pagohp143.blogspot.sg/2013/04/pru13-dap-dan-singapura-tak-mungkin.html<br /><br />Sample 2: Utusan was quite explicit in playing up the Singapore threat card in the 13 GE lead up. There are many examples but I just randomly selected one here for your view<br />http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2012&dt=0701&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Rencana&pg=re_02.htm<br /><br /><br />Sample 3: An example of the article that Perajurit deemed fit to publish is this which described Singapore as a security threat to Malaysia. This URL below is an extract with the scanned Perajurit pages<br />http://penapertahanan.blogspot.sg/2013/04/artikel-isu-keselamatan-di-dalam.html<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-41139929746772487352014-01-02T01:16:56.335+08:002014-01-02T01:16:56.335+08:00Just google Mahathir and Singapore. Enough to ruff...Just google Mahathir and Singapore. Enough to ruffle feathers for generations. Take for example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqAZiilGCGU<br /><br />How about this English article:<br />http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/utusan-columnist-says-would-have-attacked-singapore-over-island<br /><br />It takes two hands to clap. If you want peace, watch your mouth. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-48195043792036455672014-01-02T00:04:36.633+08:002014-01-02T00:04:36.633+08:00As if the blog owner is not aware that there is a ...As if the blog owner is not aware that there is a Singapore-Malaysia flame war going on here.<br /><br />To substantiate your charge, how about posting some of the offending articles, shouldn't be a problem since you are regular readers.<br /><br />"I am a fairly regular reader of Perajurit (I read in Bahasa) and I something find the tone of the articles a bit "jingoistic"<br /><br />"many of the Bahasa publications are indeed anti Singapore"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-69726754715922836282014-01-01T23:51:00.653+08:002014-01-01T23:51:00.653+08:00"At least it is only the pesky BM publication..."At least it is only the pesky BM publications that conjure real or imaginative enemies. "<br /><br />Do you know how silly that sounds? So national Bahasa and BN newspapers are painting Singapore as the enemy? This influences minds and actions. This is reflected in what My politicians say frequently. Don't blame Singapore for regarding My as the enemy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-68797383270705413962014-01-01T23:50:33.676+08:002014-01-01T23:50:33.676+08:00"At least it is only the pesky BM publication..."At least it is only the pesky BM publications that conjure real or imaginative enemies. "<br /><br />Do you know how silly that sounds? So national Bahasa and BN newspapers are painting Singapore as the enemy? This influences minds and actions. This is reflected in what My politicians say frequently. Don't blame Singapore for regarding My as the enemy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-16225799958143503252014-01-01T22:06:45.205+08:002014-01-01T22:06:45.205+08:00Best example - Dr M. Generations of Singaporeans h...Best example - Dr M. Generations of Singaporeans hate My because of him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-7024804259405759502014-01-01T17:21:03.719+08:002014-01-01T17:21:03.719+08:00Anon @ 12.53,
At least it is only the pesky BM pub...Anon @ 12.53,<br />At least it is only the pesky BM publications that conjure real or imaginative enemies. But leaders of some country are bolden enough to scare its citizen on who their enemy is.<br />Kampung mindset or savvy urban brains, it does not augur well to think one is better than the other.<br />Battles may be won many times over, but the scar of a war runs deep both to the victor and the vanquish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-23524320561806808602014-01-01T13:53:23.199+08:002014-01-01T13:53:23.199+08:00'When pitted against another country that is f...'When pitted against another country that is forced to make the first strike, is bound by operational constraints to occupy Malaysian terrain" <br />Interesting scenario you paint, By the way , the concept of 'force to make the first strike'makes me wonder if the word ' choose to strike first' is the real excuse exercise the military option.?bob villanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-40009237294158962452014-01-01T12:53:48.346+08:002014-01-01T12:53:48.346+08:00My fellow Singaporeans, many of the Bahasa publica...My fellow Singaporeans, many of the Bahasa publications are indeed anti Singapore, anti West and of course anti Israel. It actually helps advance Barisan Nationals cause securing votes amongst the rural Malays. That is also why Singapore will continue to have issues with them. They see us threats and become more exasperated when they realize we have beaten them in many areas. The narrative of me them being better than Singapore fails when they find out we are more advance. They have immense problems reconciling this fact, made worse by the kampung mindset of not wanting to lose face. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-2782408128206090242013-12-31T17:36:47.578+08:002013-12-31T17:36:47.578+08:00David, I am a fairly regular reader of Perajurit (...David, I am a fairly regular reader of Perajurit (I read in Bahasa) and I something find the tone of the articles a bit "jingoistic" to say the least especially the editorials. There have been articles posted by "amateurs" that openly portrayed Singapore as the adversary and made allegations against Singapore and the SAF capabilities that are unfounded. There is a distinction between the English and Bahasa defence publications in Malaysia, with the quality of the Bahasa publications seemingly lower. I agree with your points that in terms of "official" publications and media, MINDEF/SAF is better than MINDEF-KL/MAF. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-31592810818642648362013-12-31T14:17:05.395+08:002013-12-31T14:17:05.395+08:00December 31, 2013 at 8:07 AM
Federal employees, f...December 31, 2013 at 8:07 AM<br /><br />Federal employees, federal work week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-7056482758385662912013-12-31T13:18:54.479+08:002013-12-31T13:18:54.479+08:00Level of frustration. Simple as that. If things ar...Level of frustration. Simple as that. If things are so rosy, you'd think you want to set up a blog and talk about it. Singaporeans, by and large, want a strong SAF and satisfied with SAF's current capabilities. I know some want the SAF to be even stronger. Hence, Singaporeans' attention are devoted to bread and butter issues like public transportation, jobs, etc. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-22274248671520771432013-12-31T13:02:21.404+08:002013-12-31T13:02:21.404+08:00Sgs blogs are devoted to civic issues. A chief rea...Sgs blogs are devoted to civic issues. A chief reason for this is ob markers for military matters or what is covered or not covered under OSA. Most people find it better not to comment at all than risk the knock on the door. Meanwhile, Malaysia is experiencing political discord at an unprecedented level. People dare to talk openly about everything even though they might unwittingly make matters worse. Different political ethos. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-8347345468783747282013-12-31T10:44:46.181+08:002013-12-31T10:44:46.181+08:00Maybe you could asked the CDF / Chief of Army / Ch...Maybe you could asked the CDF / Chief of Army / Chief of Navy / Chief of Air Force...or the Commandos Chief or former Defence Minsiter etc ...to contribute to your blog...of 'WHAT THEY THINK" if they do ready think...or They actually cannot think, without a "ghost writer."<br /><br />WHAT DO YOU THINK...Do you dare to ask them..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-70926658686325200362013-12-31T10:36:03.778+08:002013-12-31T10:36:03.778+08:00at any one time, there're SAF units on stand-b...at any one time, there're SAF units on stand-by duty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-20732214956869592062013-12-31T09:52:16.923+08:002013-12-31T09:52:16.923+08:00Right, now the SAF units will be on STAND-BY every...Right, now the SAF units will be on STAND-BY every Sunday..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-36929938436400490632013-12-31T08:07:30.572+08:002013-12-31T08:07:30.572+08:00wef 1 Jan 2014, johor state govt depts/agencies...wef 1 Jan 2014, johor state govt depts/agencies' rest days will be changed from Saturdays and Sundays to Fridays and Saturdays. will this change to the new off-days affect (in anyway) the military units that are based in johor ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-38686119941040728792013-12-31T06:36:04.451+08:002013-12-31T06:36:04.451+08:00That is why I say that those regulars in the SAF a...That is why I say that those regulars in the SAF are just there to "control NSF men" and of course the high salaries..they are having now..and the free time to go shopping lah.<br /><br />Why dont you write about the acccess to Changi Naval Base...all jam up with lorries carrying earth to the dumping ground....and how are our Navy personnel going to "activate" if needed to..<br /><br />Or the Navy Admiral are just happy with the jam every day...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-11731110989932592512013-12-31T00:47:00.797+08:002013-12-31T00:47:00.797+08:00SAF=serve & f*** off, what are you expecting? ...SAF=serve & f*** off, what are you expecting? Gratitude.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com