I AM disappointed with the government’s decision that the Terengganu state government be allowed to keep the 14 Mercedes Benzes that it had purchased using public funds.

Even if there were VVIPs visiting the state, does it really need 14 Mercedes Benzes to ferry them around? I would think having one or two should more than suffice. The remainder should be sold off, even at a loss.

It has also been reported that the Anti-Corruption Agency had seized eight Proton Perdanas used by the state exco members. This may give them an opportunity to continue using the Mercedes E200 Kompressors.

If I had my way, I would rather see these exco members take a bus or a taxi to get to their destinations, instead of getting their hands onto something which they are not entitled to in the first place.

MICHAEL NG, Seremban

Source: NST – July 30, 2008