Get Ready for Aftermath...

This article in The Star Online titled "Get ready for aftermath, Government warned" caught my attention as i thought there was some upheaval! Cavey thoughts is in green

THE STAR ONLINE: Petaling Jaya - The Government must face the consequences of fuel price hike, warns Fomca.

Its adviser Prof Datuk Hamdan Adnan said these included more people using public transportation and a possible increase in crime rate.

He also said the current salaries did not commensurate with the rise in fuel, food and rice prices for many Malaysians.

"If not adjusted, the current income definitely not enough for the average consumer. If people cannot cope, there might also be a rise in crime rate," he said yesterday.

Cavey not too sure about whether more people using public transportation ( don't have a reliable public transport system) but Cavey quite sure the Lorry Operators will raise haulage rates following the diesel price increase.

When times are bad there might be a rise in crime rate...Cavey must get ready yaaa

Consumers Association of Penang president S.M. Mohamed Idris said it supported the withdrawal of subsidies.

"The money can be better spent to help the poor" he said.

Cavey think this guy meant well but Cavey hope BN Government is as 'transparent' as CaptainCaveman that is, really want to help the poor? hahaha!

Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association executive secretary Datuk Nadzim Johan told Bernama the increase was beyond control and consumers should spend within their means.

Cavey don't know about others but Cavey already feeling the pinch with the increasing high cost of living now what more with the fuel hike.

He hoped Government would have a mechanism in place to prevent an increase in price of food items.

Cavey not hopeful, with the Government keep telling him, our fuel is cheapest in this region and keep tell him to change his lifestyle. Cavey has been changing his lifestyle since 2004 to battle inflation and there is not much for Cavey to change anymore!

In Kota Kinabalu, Consumers Association of Sabah president Datuk Patrick Sindu said the prices of goods was expected to increase between 10% to 20%.

Cavey already expected that, the moment the fuel hike was announced! In fact Cavey expect a bigger increase. Even a caveman like Cavey understand...

He said the RM625 rebate for owners of cars less than 2000cc or pick-up trucks and jeeps of up to 2500cc was unlikely to offset the impact of the fuel hike.

Cavey agreed with you on this Sir! But don't forget Sir, the impending revised electricity hike in July will have another impact.

Cavey need to get ready for another aftermath...you never know...