MB & Snake Catcher
Syed Razak: Catch snakes, too
BY SIRA HABIBU, The Star; June 28, 2005.
First, the Mentri Besar Syed Razak Syed Zain advised Kedah assemblymen to eat healthy food in order to stay fit and serve the rakyat well. Now he wants them to learn how to catch snakes.
In addition, he had made it mandatory for them to learn how to be paramedics and experts in land and water rescue.
"Elected representatives must pass the acid test of being able to help people in distress, including knowing how to catch snakes, perform first aid and carry out rescue missions on land and water. It is mandatory for Barisan Nasional assemblymen and department and agency heads to join the civil defence corps to acquire such skills," Syed Razak told reporters after Malaysia Civil Defence Department director-general Datuk Jamel Ariffin and Kedah Civil Defence director Mohamad Abdullah made a courtesy call on him yesterday.
Syed Razak, who is recovering from paresis, said besides training them to carry out rescue operations, the move would inculcate self-discipline and the spirit of teamwork.
"I want leaders and officers to know what to do when they come across accidents or drowning cases. Otherwise they will be standing there watching helplessly as victims cry for help."
Syed Razak believed that it was also necessary to learn how to handle snakes in view of the high reptile population in the state.
"All the state executive councillors have joined the Civil Defence Force. They have been accorded major honorary titles," he added. Syed Razak, an honorary Kolonel in the Civil Defence Force, also invited PAS assemblymen to join the uniformed body.
"Beginning next month we want all assemblymen and officials to march together once a month on Wednesdays after the state executive council meeting. I plan to join in the march in August. Hopefully my condition would be better by then," he said.
Well, UMNO Disciplinary Board is now playing the snake and ladder game with money politicians. Enjoy your game, sirs!
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