Keng Yaik wants to be a blogger

PUTRAJAYA: Retired minister Datuk Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik plans to start blogging.

And his blog will no doubt be a hot site for those familiar with his acerbic wit and outspoken views.

But the former Gerakan president and former energy, water and communications minister was not about to tell just yet what his blog would be called, when it would be up and what its content would be.

"It's none of your business. You go and check the Internet. When it's up, it's up," he said when he was asked about it.

Dr Lim was speaking at a joint press conference with his successor, Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor, after a ceremony to hand over duties to the new minister. 
Shaziman was formerly Dr Lim's deputy.

The veteran politician said he had full confidence in Shaziman to lead the ministry.



"He knows the functions of this ministry very well and he will carry out all that has been planned, whether it's implementation of water industry reforms, or broadband expansion for the communications industry."

However, Dr Lim cautioned that Shaziman's biggest challenge would be to manage price increases for oil and gas.

"This will be his trickiest challenge. 

"How to manage the conflicting interests of Petronas, the independent power producers, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and the consumer. 

"I admit it is a very big challenge, it was too big even for me," Dr Lim said.

Asked to recall memorable experiences from his 36 years spent in government and politics, Dr Lim quipped: "I can't tell you about 36 years in one press conference. 

"Wait for my book to come out, and read it slowly."

--NST