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16th November 2008

Malaysiakini: “Bended” politician

posted in - Ethics, - Palmdoc |

I spotted this item in Malaysiakini which says the ex-Health Minister Chua faces hurdles to the cabinet

Bended Chua

I suppose Engrish even finds its way into Malaysiakini reports from time to time, a sign of our declining standard of English I believe. I think it should read “rules will be bent…” not bended. One can say “on bended knees” or “bended back” but this adjective otherwise is seldom used nowadays.
Anyway the gist of it is “morally bended” politicians should not hope to become Cabinet Ministers again. Not unless you know how to cover your tracks!
Speaking of Bent, you might or might not be aware that slang usage of this term has other meanings as well.

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2 Responses to “Malaysiakini: “Bended” politician”

  1. 1
    Gravatar Jimbo Says:
    November 16th, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    I’m quite sure our es-steamed (pun intended) ex-minister isn’t on the end of the sexual orientation spectrum. :)

  2. 2
    Gravatar Palmdoc Says:
    November 16th, 2008 at 7:16 pm

    I think the video evidence makes it clear… ;)

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