Is that human nature...???

I am dumbfounded and find the reasons given by those vested with powers , at very least..... perplexing. They would go to all lengths to explain their actions in an effort to vindicate themselves .

At a time when the people are undergoing economic hardships coupling with high inflation, ...
.. once again they have astounded us with their " fine stewardship, good financial practice and prudence."

One classic example is , the Terengganu State Government's recent purchase of 14 nos. of E200 Mercedes at a whopping cost of RM3.43 mil of tax payers' money. They are supposed to replace our national cars ( Proton Perdana Executive series ).

The reasons given were ...." in a move to cut cost... ",

...... Is buying a more expensive model ... a move to cut cost ?

...." that the Proton Perdanas go through continuous long-distance journey...... costing us a lot of money...high cost of maintenance.."

.......Were there any proper studies carried out in terms of suitability,
reliability, durability, and cost of maintenance before procurement ?

...." In the long run, Mercedes cars are cheaper to maintain and could also save us fuel costs...

...... Is there really no other better options..?
If this kind of logic is the norm of the day, than I can foresee another financial debacle in the making.

Ahhh... how I wish the above statement is true, so we can all take this advice and change all our little cars for Mercedes !!!

.... " we are farsighted " ....

..... I am farsighted too , ...'cos I know when to "tighten my belt" during
economic downtime and live within my means , ...... but , I do have
high expectations of those in the corridors of power to show exemplary tact , considering the present circumstances .... as failure at that is a travesty in good governance itself.