Jman888 Moderator December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 Deputy minister's 'two jobs' idea is too much, say Malaysians Tuesday, Dec 29, 2015 PETALING JAYA - A deputy minister's suggestion that Malaysians take on two jobs to cope with rising costs has led to a lot of indignation, with reactions ranging from incredulity to comical. Fellow Umno MP and Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad was one of those who pooh-poohed International Trade and Industry Ministry deputy minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan's idea. The move would impact the welfare of the families, Shahrir was quoted as saying in a news portal. Perlis mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin said ministers should find solutions to help the rakyat, not make suggestions that would further burden them. "A minister should be someone who is level-headed, wise and competent in solving the problems of the rakyat and the country," he wrote on Facebook. "If a wise mind and competency is not required to become a minister, then what is so special about the post that they receive a salary and various special privileges?" he said without naming anyone. Ahmad was first quoted on Astro Awani on Saturday as saying: "I think it's not wrong (to have two jobs) though we have regulations, but it is still one way to address the rising cost of living. "Malaysians could start an online business for extra income," he said at a function with Johor entrepreneurs. Comedian Harith Iskander turned it into a joke. "I'm a comedian, emcee, writer, coach, actor. I don't have five jobs. I do five different things. A job takes up the whole day," he wrote on Twitter. Schoolbus driver Premala was taken aback by the suggestion. "Driving children to school in the morning, taking them home and then doing the rounds for afternoon school besides taking care of my children takes a lot out of me. I am exhausted every day," she said. "Even when people offered me a second job to drive students to an international school, I said no. I would be rushing around and putting the lives of the children in danger." MTUC secretary general N. Gopal Krishnam also said the idea of two jobs was not constructive as it would affect personal and family life. "Research has shown that having two jobs will lead to a negative impact on health and productivity," he said, adding that this could lead to social problems in the long run. "The Government should rethink its approaches to ensure workers have enough income to support themselves and their families," he said in a statement. Ahmad took to Twitter to explain himself, saying that Astro Awani's headline "Government encourages working two jobs" was inaccurate. "I said the ministry encourages online businesses as a means to raise income. It is the latest business trend. "I have three jobs: MP, deputy minister, Umno information chief. Many people in Malaysia have two jobs. Work hard to earn an honest living," he tweeted, which prompted Harith's retort. those come to singapore, 1 job but pay 3x of ringgit ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 Aiya....Same nonsense just different country different mouth only.....we were told to be cheaper, faster and better to compete with those FT they brought in ......if be cheaper...how to live in this world highest living expense country? so must work till you die lor 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklim Supercharged December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 Lim Kit Siang says to stop clowning around: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/after-2-jobs-furore-kit-siang-tells-cabinet-to-stop-acting-like-comedians 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingenius Turbocharged December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 A lot of things is true but better not to be said. Because it is not nice to hear. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 those come to singapore, 1 job but pay 3x of ringgit Their traffic cops are moonlighting double jobs especially on the 'Highways' in expense of SG cars .... Nothing shockin/amusing about it. Common terms known as "donations" .......... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator December 29, 2015 Author Share December 29, 2015 Their traffic cops are moonlighting double jobs especially on the 'Highways' in expense of SG cars .... Nothing shockin/amusing about it. Common terms known as "donations" .......... so ahjib is a fundraiser? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 These are the civil servants collecting "Day Donations" in the day and taking up "night duties" as 2nd. jobs at night. Very pitiful in such bad physically stress and torturing in their works like don't have tomorrow 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 ahjib kor also take up 2 jobs ... PM + Finance Minister ... just enough to support the family ... very cham ... *ahem* *ahem* 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 (edited) ahjib kor also take up 2 jobs ... PM + Finance Minister ... just enough to support the family ... very cham ... *ahem* *ahem* Jibby 3rd. noble job contribution to his great country is to help collecting "Donations" from middle east counterparts and bank into his personal bank account for "Not Personal Gains" I hope I know what am I talking at the above 2 lines statements Edited December 29, 2015 by 2BDriver 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 MY politicians oredi leading by example ok? In fact, they hold 3 jobs: Politician, Crony & "Middleman"....... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 These are the civil servants collecting "Day Donations" in the day and taking up "night duties" as 2nd. jobs at night. Very pitiful in such bad physically stress and torturing in their works like don't have tomorrow Being a policeman in malaysia is a very prestigious job okay? These 2 sleeping cuz they very suay kanna desk duty. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 MY politicians oredi leading by example ok? In fact, they hold 3 jobs: Politician, Crony & "Middleman"....... You have missed one of their heaviest integrity duty such as " Ownself Check Ownself " constantly, let's us all sit back and relax, we are in " Good Hands " 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedbs Turbocharged December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 As usual, a statement that was totally taken out of context. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitanic 6th Gear December 29, 2015 Share December 29, 2015 i know how to help them. unless they unconditionally backup our water supply for next 200 yrs,i am not telling. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezg 1st Gear December 30, 2015 Share December 30, 2015 A lot of things is true but better not to be said. Because it is not nice to hear. when they are lazy..2 jobs 3 jobs...sama sama.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolicense Turbocharged December 30, 2015 Share December 30, 2015 when they are lazy..2 jobs 3 jobs...sama sama.... the way things goes, last time one job is now split into 3 jobs. now they want them to work 2 jobs. that's still only 66.6% of the original work load of one job. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic December 30, 2015 Share December 30, 2015 I condemn anyone that criticise my new friend Datuk Ahmad Maslan. This man is a genius and is right to ask the poor people to have 2 jobs. He himself has 3 jobs. He is the Umno information chief. Do you think Unmo will ask a man that talk nonsense and make stupid suggestions to be the Umno information chief? 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged April 12, 2016 Share April 12, 2016 looking at this job ad for a job based in MY ... its no wonder they need two jobs. "looi pai tanh" ... ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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