Pay the pensioners their dues

I have been reading many articles about poor pensioners. Since there is no organisation that can fight for our rights, I suppose we have to fight our case as individuals.

As for those who have spoken against the pensioners being paid, why are so many against us? Is it your money we are asking for? Just be reminded that we are only asking for our money that we have worked for with blood, sweat and tears.

When we applied to join the government service in the 60s and 70s, it was clearly stated in the service scheme that we were eligible for free medical, and that pension and gratuity would be paid based on the number of months we have worked. And now that has been denied us. Is this fair?

Secondly, in The Star on Nov 14, PSD post service director Datuk Yeoh said the Government cannot afford to pay the pensioners as it would cost the Government RM315mil of taxpayers’ money. Did he take into consideration how many millions the Government has saved by not paying us what was offered to us over the last 14 years?

It will be more noble to pay the pensioners what we are asking for than to pay the “cheats” millions of ringgit as mentioned in the A-G’s Report. I sincerely hope our dear Prime Minister will take over the reins and pay us what we have worked for and what we were offered by the same (Barisan) government 14 years ago.

Frustrated Pensioner,

Penang.

(sources: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/12/11/focus/5280005&sec=focus)