Wishing all
HaPpY NEw YeAR 2008!
May 2008 be a year blessed with good health, joy and prosperity.
CHeErS!!
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Friday, December 28, 2007
Banyak Slow Lah Ini Minister of Education!
I like any Malaysians had look forward to improvement in Public Services and delivery mechanism from the Government agencies especially after the rhetoric promises from the Prime Minister in the previous General Election pledge. However, as the saying goes, it all needs a single dirty spot to taint the overall image or perhaps too dirty now.
Had applied for a 5 year old whom had been in the kindergarten for 2 years to be admitted into Year 1 in 2008 and this kid had his date of birth 2 days away from the cut-off date of January 2nd. Was given hope that such application would normally be entertained since it's a matter of few days and was directed to submit application to Kementerian Pelajaran - Unit Sekolah Rendah in early 2007.
Waited but there was no reply till we made a trip to Jalan Duta offices to enquire on the status and requisite. Only then we were told that this kid would have to seat for the aptitude test at a date, venue and time to be notified later. Was also requested to submit stamp self addressed envelope for reply to be sent.
Patiently waited like typical Government offices service levels and finally in early August 2007, received a letter requesting for attendance in the aptitude test in a Kuala Lumpur school where approximately another 20 other kids of same age were to undergo the test. We were told to wait till mid-October 2007 for the result which would provide parents sufficient time to plan for the kids education and school.
Again, the snail's pace of processing sets-in as we diligently called in mid-October to enquire the results and was told that the results would only be known in November 2007. I would think such a simple test and result would require 3 months to decide!!!!
November 2007 arrived and like any concern parent, we decided to call again and this time guess what? Results will only be known on December 15,2007 and they are waiting for Minister of Education to sign. My thoughts are this would be the last time I'm calling and with them giving a specific date, this would still allow me enough time to plan my child's education. At the sametime, I was thinking if our Ministers really do have so much time looking into these little results or the Minister do not trust his/her subordinates. The answer lies with these jokers! Whatever the reasons are, it is sheer frustrating to listen so better not tell.
December 15, 2007 was a Saturday and thought would call on December 17 (Monday). Again was told that the results are not out yet and we as parents given the run around with so little time to plan on next course of action for our kid is not funny! This time was told it is in the Minister's office for signing and given the year-end holidays, we were dead worried if there were any school with available places for my kid.
Finally, couldn't wait any longer decided to call again on December 27 at 8:30am sharp. Operator transfered the call to Unit Sekolah Rendah but no one answered. Called again at 9am and was told to call back at 10am. Why call back at 10am? Called back at 11am and was told by operator the line is busy and to present myself at their offices to enquire which truly trigger the madness in me which I had patiently held back since August 2007.
Had insisted on the operator that I hold on till there is an available extension line but she says I can;t hold on. Again I insisted if she could look carefully again if there is an extension and truly, there are lines available to Unit Sekolah Rendah. Only then I managed to speak to one Mr Chen whom then immediately referred to the results and told me my kid is not successful. I asked for an official letter and was told it will be posted which I can expect to receive after school re-opens in January 2008. After going through such treatment, I would expect to receive the letter in December 2008 to be politically correct.
I will frame and keep the letter from Ministry for my kid as remembrance of this inefficient process and do hope that in future, his kids would not go through this buat susah rakyat procedures.
So many questions to be asked here;
(a) why Minister of Education have to endorse the results?
(b) why the results have to go through a long period of time to produce?
(c) is the so Minister busy or he does not trust his subordinates?
(d) are the schools multi-racial composition being worked out?
(e) insufficient places in schools available?
(f) does the Minister and Education Department willing to help place my kid school should no
schools have places for him?
(g) what would have happened had I not call the Education Department to enquire?
(h) what was the whole Piagam Pelanggan all about then?
For whatever reasons, a simple test took the Ministry of Education 4 months to produce the results!!!!!! Betul-betul menyusahkan rakyat!
Had applied for a 5 year old whom had been in the kindergarten for 2 years to be admitted into Year 1 in 2008 and this kid had his date of birth 2 days away from the cut-off date of January 2nd. Was given hope that such application would normally be entertained since it's a matter of few days and was directed to submit application to Kementerian Pelajaran - Unit Sekolah Rendah in early 2007.
Waited but there was no reply till we made a trip to Jalan Duta offices to enquire on the status and requisite. Only then we were told that this kid would have to seat for the aptitude test at a date, venue and time to be notified later. Was also requested to submit stamp self addressed envelope for reply to be sent.
Patiently waited like typical Government offices service levels and finally in early August 2007, received a letter requesting for attendance in the aptitude test in a Kuala Lumpur school where approximately another 20 other kids of same age were to undergo the test. We were told to wait till mid-October 2007 for the result which would provide parents sufficient time to plan for the kids education and school.
Again, the snail's pace of processing sets-in as we diligently called in mid-October to enquire the results and was told that the results would only be known in November 2007. I would think such a simple test and result would require 3 months to decide!!!!
November 2007 arrived and like any concern parent, we decided to call again and this time guess what? Results will only be known on December 15,2007 and they are waiting for Minister of Education to sign. My thoughts are this would be the last time I'm calling and with them giving a specific date, this would still allow me enough time to plan my child's education. At the sametime, I was thinking if our Ministers really do have so much time looking into these little results or the Minister do not trust his/her subordinates. The answer lies with these jokers! Whatever the reasons are, it is sheer frustrating to listen so better not tell.
December 15, 2007 was a Saturday and thought would call on December 17 (Monday). Again was told that the results are not out yet and we as parents given the run around with so little time to plan on next course of action for our kid is not funny! This time was told it is in the Minister's office for signing and given the year-end holidays, we were dead worried if there were any school with available places for my kid.
Finally, couldn't wait any longer decided to call again on December 27 at 8:30am sharp. Operator transfered the call to Unit Sekolah Rendah but no one answered. Called again at 9am and was told to call back at 10am. Why call back at 10am? Called back at 11am and was told by operator the line is busy and to present myself at their offices to enquire which truly trigger the madness in me which I had patiently held back since August 2007.
Had insisted on the operator that I hold on till there is an available extension line but she says I can;t hold on. Again I insisted if she could look carefully again if there is an extension and truly, there are lines available to Unit Sekolah Rendah. Only then I managed to speak to one Mr Chen whom then immediately referred to the results and told me my kid is not successful. I asked for an official letter and was told it will be posted which I can expect to receive after school re-opens in January 2008. After going through such treatment, I would expect to receive the letter in December 2008 to be politically correct.
I will frame and keep the letter from Ministry for my kid as remembrance of this inefficient process and do hope that in future, his kids would not go through this buat susah rakyat procedures.
So many questions to be asked here;
(a) why Minister of Education have to endorse the results?
(b) why the results have to go through a long period of time to produce?
(c) is the so Minister busy or he does not trust his subordinates?
(d) are the schools multi-racial composition being worked out?
(e) insufficient places in schools available?
(f) does the Minister and Education Department willing to help place my kid school should no
schools have places for him?
(g) what would have happened had I not call the Education Department to enquire?
(h) what was the whole Piagam Pelanggan all about then?
For whatever reasons, a simple test took the Ministry of Education 4 months to produce the results!!!!!! Betul-betul menyusahkan rakyat!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Damai Malaysia?
Damai Malaysia? A champion suddenly arising from nowhere!
I as a Malaysian, do not need a champion to represent me who is one of the silent majority neither do I need organizations like Damai Malaysia to claim publicly representing the silent majority like me in the mass media.
Which is that 300+ NGOs forming Damai Malaysia? Are all these NGOs 10 member organizations?
Remember the altered ego song of Living Next Door To Alice? Sing this in the same chorus tune
.........Damai Malaysia?
Who the F*#% is Damai Malaysia?...........
No!!! Damai Malaysia, you do not represent me. I love Malaysia and I am one of the silent majority who support for a fair and clean election and not with Dumb-Eye.
PERIOD!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Black 12/11 for Malaysia!
Following the nationwide crackdown on peaceful demonstrators of BERSIH, Hindraf and Human Rights annual march on December 9 in Kuala Lumpur, comes another attempt to halt the ruling party from voting the Bill to change the reirement age of the Chairman of Election Commission of Malaysia from 65 to 66 to accomodate what the opposition party and NGOs claim was a violation of a fair imminent General Election which have been said to be in 1st quarter of 2008.
BERSIH had planned to submit a memorandum to the Speaker of Parliament to protest on the passing of Bill for a fair GE but instead police had planned otherwise by setting up roadblocks on all roads leading towards Parliament as early as 4am on Tuesday morning. This had caused morning traffic snarl and people being late for work. The submission of the memorandum was to be done only by a group of 10 BERSIH members as reported but police had expected so called "violent" and "unruly crowd" which never really appeared.
Instead the participants of the small BERSIH members were arrested in and out of the perimeters of Parliament. In this video, one would be able to watch Tian Chua was forcibly removed from the car he was in and suffered a stolen punch from apolice officer somewhere 7minutes and 15 seconds into the video. It is also doubtful that the police officers had read the rights of arrest to Tian Chua and his driver.
There are questions need to be answered from the memorandum and doubtful that the memorandum would be seriously reviewed by the Government in the interest of citizens of Malaysia.
(a) Why increase the retirement age by only a year?? Why not 5 years??
(b) Why there were no competent candidate to takeover when retirement age of the Election
Commission Chairman is approaching?
(c) Isn't there a succession plan being in place when this is so obvious lately or is there
favoritism in the appointments;
- appointment of judges,
- appointment of police chiefs and
- now Election Commission Chairman (note: In the Philippines, the position for Chairman of
Election of Commission is advertised in the newspapers!)
So the Bill have been passed in Parliament and no point for discussion but will the DYMM Agung consent to it? Would there be a fair General Election soon? Malaysians have to decide the chosen ruling party wisely and not live miserably for 5 years.
BERSIH had planned to submit a memorandum to the Speaker of Parliament to protest on the passing of Bill for a fair GE but instead police had planned otherwise by setting up roadblocks on all roads leading towards Parliament as early as 4am on Tuesday morning. This had caused morning traffic snarl and people being late for work. The submission of the memorandum was to be done only by a group of 10 BERSIH members as reported but police had expected so called "violent" and "unruly crowd" which never really appeared.
Instead the participants of the small BERSIH members were arrested in and out of the perimeters of Parliament. In this video, one would be able to watch Tian Chua was forcibly removed from the car he was in and suffered a stolen punch from apolice officer somewhere 7minutes and 15 seconds into the video. It is also doubtful that the police officers had read the rights of arrest to Tian Chua and his driver.
There are questions need to be answered from the memorandum and doubtful that the memorandum would be seriously reviewed by the Government in the interest of citizens of Malaysia.
(a) Why increase the retirement age by only a year?? Why not 5 years??
(b) Why there were no competent candidate to takeover when retirement age of the Election
Commission Chairman is approaching?
(c) Isn't there a succession plan being in place when this is so obvious lately or is there
favoritism in the appointments;
- appointment of judges,
- appointment of police chiefs and
- now Election Commission Chairman (note: In the Philippines, the position for Chairman of
Election of Commission is advertised in the newspapers!)
So the Bill have been passed in Parliament and no point for discussion but will the DYMM Agung consent to it? Would there be a fair General Election soon? Malaysians have to decide the chosen ruling party wisely and not live miserably for 5 years.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
How inhumane can the Selangor State Government be?
Similarities between thieves and Kampung Rimba Jaya, Shah Alam squatters demolition;
(a) They come without notice or invitation,
(b) They come with a single objective,
(c) It's an action which has no options or alternatives,
(d) They come when the residents/occupants are still asleep and preparing for school/work i.e.
at 6 am in the context of squatters demolition
(e) They are not concerned about the welfare of the people but merely carrying out a task
instructed by their leaders/bosses who has that pot belly and comes in a Merc,
(f) They do not care about the emotional aspect of the occupants i.e. whether it is festive period,
children with examinations and etc.
Squatters are temporary occupants but such actions is of high handed. The State Government had stole the festive cheer off the "setinggan" where they are still in the Hari Raya mood whilst the fellow Indians are celebrating Deepavali in a fortnight's time.
Have the Ministry of Education arranged some special exam sittings for the students affected from Kampung Rimba Jaya?
View the destruction of Kampung Rimba Jaya here! This is truly a rakyat predicament against the almighty will of the authorities. We wonder if they would do the same had the State Exco (he sounds a real snob in that interview) have relatives living in that area?
It means a lot to an individual when a home had been taken away in such nature. The action is no difference then a thief taking away the happiness of the people from Kampung Rimba Jaya. It is time that rakyat do away with "thieves" who steals the taxpayers money and happiness!!!!
(a) They come without notice or invitation,
(b) They come with a single objective,
(c) It's an action which has no options or alternatives,
(d) They come when the residents/occupants are still asleep and preparing for school/work i.e.
at 6 am in the context of squatters demolition
(e) They are not concerned about the welfare of the people but merely carrying out a task
instructed by their leaders/bosses who has that pot belly and comes in a Merc,
(f) They do not care about the emotional aspect of the occupants i.e. whether it is festive period,
children with examinations and etc.
Squatters are temporary occupants but such actions is of high handed. The State Government had stole the festive cheer off the "setinggan" where they are still in the Hari Raya mood whilst the fellow Indians are celebrating Deepavali in a fortnight's time.
Have the Ministry of Education arranged some special exam sittings for the students affected from Kampung Rimba Jaya?
View the destruction of Kampung Rimba Jaya here! This is truly a rakyat predicament against the almighty will of the authorities. We wonder if they would do the same had the State Exco (he sounds a real snob in that interview) have relatives living in that area?
It means a lot to an individual when a home had been taken away in such nature. The action is no difference then a thief taking away the happiness of the people from Kampung Rimba Jaya. It is time that rakyat do away with "thieves" who steals the taxpayers money and happiness!!!!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Next Malaysian Flight Participant/Astronaut
October 10, 2007, Malaysians rejoice at Dr Sheikh Muszaphar being the first Malaysian in space. It was truly achievement of sorts and it was a wise choice that Malaysian Government was quick to rectify the purpose of the space mission (captured in Wikipedia here) from this
The Star, November 15, 2006
The astronaut - yet to be selected - will play "batu seremban,'' or "five stones'' and spin traditional
Malay tops in space, Agriculture Ministry parliamentary secretary Rohani Abdul Karim told
parliament on Wednesday.
Rohani, who was replying on behalf of the Science, Technology and Innovations Ministry, said the
astronaut would also do batik painting and making teh tarik.
till a month later as reported in The Star, December 18, 2006
There will be no teh tarik-making or roti canai-tossing experiments in space for our Angkasawan
when he blasts off in October.
Instead, he will carry out at least 10 laboratory tests for serious research designed by 10 universities,
institutes of higher education and government science agencies.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis said the
experiments were important as “they will have an important impact on our local food and medical
industries”.
Rohani said the training programme for the Malaysian astronaut in Russia would not cost the Treasury a single sen BUT the cost is approximately USD26million (RM95 million) which was a project under the government-to-government offset agreement through the purchase of Sukhoi SU-30MKM fighter jets for the Royal Malaysian Air Force worth USD1billion. No free rides lah!
While the rocket was flying into space, veteran astronaut Captain Robert “Hoot” Gibson, who was a guest
at the event, had asked Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis
who would be the next Malaysian cosmonaut.
Jamaluddin, who was in Kazakhstan, in turn asked Abdullah, who answered in jest that it would be
when Malaysia buys its next batch of (Russian) planes.
Jamaluddin then asked Abdullah whether he thought Dr Faiz would get to go to space.
Abdullah then told Jamaluddin: “When you see him next, convey our salam (greetings) to him and we
hope he will be the next angkasawan.”
So who will be the next Angkasawan from Malaysia? With Captain Dr Faiz remained a hopeful, my thoughts would be a 3 corner fight for the next Malaysian "astronaut"!
(a) Captain Dr Faiz Khaleed,
(b) a Malaysian "monkey" with high aspirations and
(c) an most traveled leader in Malaysian Government history.
Visit offiicial Angkasawan website for updates!
The Star, November 15, 2006
The astronaut - yet to be selected - will play "batu seremban,'' or "five stones'' and spin traditional
Malay tops in space, Agriculture Ministry parliamentary secretary Rohani Abdul Karim told
parliament on Wednesday.
Rohani, who was replying on behalf of the Science, Technology and Innovations Ministry, said the
astronaut would also do batik painting and making teh tarik.
till a month later as reported in The Star, December 18, 2006
There will be no teh tarik-making or roti canai-tossing experiments in space for our Angkasawan
when he blasts off in October.
Instead, he will carry out at least 10 laboratory tests for serious research designed by 10 universities,
institutes of higher education and government science agencies.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis said the
experiments were important as “they will have an important impact on our local food and medical
industries”.
Rohani said the training programme for the Malaysian astronaut in Russia would not cost the Treasury a single sen BUT the cost is approximately USD26million (RM95 million) which was a project under the government-to-government offset agreement through the purchase of Sukhoi SU-30MKM fighter jets for the Royal Malaysian Air Force worth USD1billion. No free rides lah!
While the rocket was flying into space, veteran astronaut Captain Robert “Hoot” Gibson, who was a guest
at the event, had asked Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis
who would be the next Malaysian cosmonaut.
Jamaluddin, who was in Kazakhstan, in turn asked Abdullah, who answered in jest that it would be
when Malaysia buys its next batch of (Russian) planes.
Jamaluddin then asked Abdullah whether he thought Dr Faiz would get to go to space.
Abdullah then told Jamaluddin: “When you see him next, convey our salam (greetings) to him and we
hope he will be the next angkasawan.”
So who will be the next Angkasawan from Malaysia? With Captain Dr Faiz remained a hopeful, my thoughts would be a 3 corner fight for the next Malaysian "astronaut"!
(a) Captain Dr Faiz Khaleed,
(b) a Malaysian "monkey" with high aspirations and
(c) an most traveled leader in Malaysian Government history.
Visit offiicial Angkasawan website for updates!
Piggy Technology & Innovation
Is the piggy issue in Paya Mengkuang, Melaka resolved? The Pig Site have stories from worldwide on pork and pig industry (including the Melaka issue).
The real issue for the pig farm site was actually for industrial development and not about pollution although the pig farming has brought pollution to the area with "paid" protest ters being engaged in reinforcing the Melaka State Government's stand. Can the State Government stand up and ensure that the people within the vicinity won't be subjected to pollution from the industrial development???
Thai pig farmer Ong-Arj Suwunnatee has the answer here! Isn't that technology and innovation? This has been mentioned before in my Swine Bio-Gas.
With due respect to the multi-ethnic and religion, we are talking about moving forward and not seeking a easy solution of culling the pigs or reducing the number of pig rearing!. Moving forward in terms of how we can utilise the waste and translate into by products without discounting the environment and safety of people.
Will the State Government provide subsidies instead to allow the pig farmers to emulate Khun Ong-Arj Suwunnatee in the name of Melaka Maju Jaya?
The real issue for the pig farm site was actually for industrial development and not about pollution although the pig farming has brought pollution to the area with "paid" protest ters being engaged in reinforcing the Melaka State Government's stand. Can the State Government stand up and ensure that the people within the vicinity won't be subjected to pollution from the industrial development???
Thai pig farmer Ong-Arj Suwunnatee has the answer here! Isn't that technology and innovation? This has been mentioned before in my Swine Bio-Gas.
With due respect to the multi-ethnic and religion, we are talking about moving forward and not seeking a easy solution of culling the pigs or reducing the number of pig rearing!. Moving forward in terms of how we can utilise the waste and translate into by products without discounting the environment and safety of people.
Will the State Government provide subsidies instead to allow the pig farmers to emulate Khun Ong-Arj Suwunnatee in the name of Melaka Maju Jaya?
Monday, October 01, 2007
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Which PM?
I was on a Government sponsored roadshow in few Middle East countries way back in 2005 where we met Iranians, Saudis, Kuwaitis, Indians, Bahrainis, Bangladesh, Nepalese, UAE, Qataris, Omanis and many more countries.
Then we were proudly displaying made in Malaysia products and standing tall as a Malaysian. I vividly remember few common questions which I was asked about Malaysia and how the foreigners view Malaysia. It is a moment of recognition when they recognise us coming from Malaysia which they regard highly and we can sense immediately the brotherhood feel.
Then come a question which I was asked many times;
Q : "How is your Prime Minister?"
Me : Which one?
Q : Mahathir.... he is a good man and champion the OIC and developing countries.
When Tun Mahathir had in fact retire and his name remains on everyone's lips shows the respect and impression he had created in the minds of people globally. Till today, in Malaysia, his name remains a legacy as a Prime Minister whom had spend on projects wisely and Malaysians are able to enjoy and take pride.
Here, let's all pray for a quick recovery for this great man!
Then we were proudly displaying made in Malaysia products and standing tall as a Malaysian. I vividly remember few common questions which I was asked about Malaysia and how the foreigners view Malaysia. It is a moment of recognition when they recognise us coming from Malaysia which they regard highly and we can sense immediately the brotherhood feel.
Then come a question which I was asked many times;
Q : "How is your Prime Minister?"
Me : Which one?
Q : Mahathir.... he is a good man and champion the OIC and developing countries.
When Tun Mahathir had in fact retire and his name remains on everyone's lips shows the respect and impression he had created in the minds of people globally. Till today, in Malaysia, his name remains a legacy as a Prime Minister whom had spend on projects wisely and Malaysians are able to enjoy and take pride.
Here, let's all pray for a quick recovery for this great man!
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Swine in Bio Technology
Bio technology remains an approach every country will love going into in view of the global warming warnings and depletion of natural resource. Bio fuel would be viewed with most interest with oil reserves depleting fast worldwide and with respective countries having its own national development agenda. Bio fuel from animals is something that researchers are vividly looking into and North Carolina StateUniversity (NCSU) engineers had found that animal fats including hog can be turned into bio fuel known as "Centia" which is a derivative of Latin "green power".
Dr. William Roberts, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and director of the Applied Energy Research Laboratory at NC State, says that besides being “100 percent green,” the new technology has some key advantages.
“We can take virtually any lipid-based feedstock, or raw material with a fat source – including what is perceived as low-quality feedstock like cooking grease – and turn it into virtually any fuel,” Roberts says. “Using low-quality feedstock is typically 30 percent less costly than using corn or canola oils to make fuel.”
And it burns cleaner… good for the environment. Plus, NC State is using the glycerol produced from the biodiesel production to power the process. Since it has to work at high altitudes at temperatures as low as -70 degrees, the fuel works at extremely low temperatures.
Malacca pig farmers can take a cue from this discovery and perhaps build a research in MITC in collaboration with NCSU to start producing bio fuel from the 92,000 swine that the Melaka State Government through it's Chief Minister had instructed to be exported within 2 weeks. This not only provides the pig farmers as alternative but also grow in tandem with technology.
Since this bio fuel discovery could lead to the oil produced from hogs to be used as jet fuel, it could save the carriers fuel cost and help Malaysia to be in the forefront of bio technology. So the phrase "flying pigs" is right afterall but we have not heard of "flying monkey". So Melaka folks cannot ignore the fact that someday, we will see flying pigs in the Melaka airspace!
With such initiative, perhaps Melaka State Government will look into assistance into providing the necessary infra and funding to aid such research and development into producing environmental friendly jet fuel besides developing to the objectives of MITC as a forefront of bio technology. If such assistance is not being able to be rendered then it will definitely be a big blow to the technology drive initiative of the State Government.
Melaka State Government should not move away from such opportunity as the culling or export of 92,000 swine was initiated by the State Government and the Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak would discuss the matter with Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam before the problem becomes too complicated to resolve (as reported in The Star). Why create a problem when there's none?
Other potential usage of swine are documented here and yet profitable with zero waste.
If chicken is healthy then why and how bird flu happens when culling had to be the answer? Is chicken farming monitored and clean? What about mad cow disease? In fact cats can also spread zoonotic diseases to humans.
1. How about exploring this Melaka State Government?
2. Can the same "close one eye" be applied here as compared to a sinner case of illegal imports
from neighbouring country?
3. Perhaps major contracts in the State monopolize by a single person?
4. Perhaps the land or within the vicinity had been earmarked for some development benefitting
"people"?
5. Is there any improvement and promises met to people of Machap after the Machap by-
election?
We rakyat don't know the answer and ulterior motives if any, but the answer lies in the people elected into the corridors of power and rakyat fooled into electing them.
God, please help bangsa Malaysia (not including the "UMYES" flers)!
Dr. William Roberts, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and director of the Applied Energy Research Laboratory at NC State, says that besides being “100 percent green,” the new technology has some key advantages.
“We can take virtually any lipid-based feedstock, or raw material with a fat source – including what is perceived as low-quality feedstock like cooking grease – and turn it into virtually any fuel,” Roberts says. “Using low-quality feedstock is typically 30 percent less costly than using corn or canola oils to make fuel.”
And it burns cleaner… good for the environment. Plus, NC State is using the glycerol produced from the biodiesel production to power the process. Since it has to work at high altitudes at temperatures as low as -70 degrees, the fuel works at extremely low temperatures.
Malacca pig farmers can take a cue from this discovery and perhaps build a research in MITC in collaboration with NCSU to start producing bio fuel from the 92,000 swine that the Melaka State Government through it's Chief Minister had instructed to be exported within 2 weeks. This not only provides the pig farmers as alternative but also grow in tandem with technology.
Since this bio fuel discovery could lead to the oil produced from hogs to be used as jet fuel, it could save the carriers fuel cost and help Malaysia to be in the forefront of bio technology. So the phrase "flying pigs" is right afterall but we have not heard of "flying monkey". So Melaka folks cannot ignore the fact that someday, we will see flying pigs in the Melaka airspace!
With such initiative, perhaps Melaka State Government will look into assistance into providing the necessary infra and funding to aid such research and development into producing environmental friendly jet fuel besides developing to the objectives of MITC as a forefront of bio technology. If such assistance is not being able to be rendered then it will definitely be a big blow to the technology drive initiative of the State Government.
Melaka State Government should not move away from such opportunity as the culling or export of 92,000 swine was initiated by the State Government and the Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak would discuss the matter with Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam before the problem becomes too complicated to resolve (as reported in The Star). Why create a problem when there's none?
Other potential usage of swine are documented here and yet profitable with zero waste.
If chicken is healthy then why and how bird flu happens when culling had to be the answer? Is chicken farming monitored and clean? What about mad cow disease? In fact cats can also spread zoonotic diseases to humans.
1. How about exploring this Melaka State Government?
2. Can the same "close one eye" be applied here as compared to a sinner case of illegal imports
from neighbouring country?
3. Perhaps major contracts in the State monopolize by a single person?
4. Perhaps the land or within the vicinity had been earmarked for some development benefitting
"people"?
5. Is there any improvement and promises met to people of Machap after the Machap by-
election?
We rakyat don't know the answer and ulterior motives if any, but the answer lies in the people elected into the corridors of power and rakyat fooled into electing them.
God, please help bangsa Malaysia (not including the "UMYES" flers)!
Who is telling lies now?
Looks like KJ have to start labelling the mass media or Chief Justice Tun Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim "monkey" as well, in what have been claimed as misquoted right here. So who has misquoted?
Chief Justice Tun Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim had earlier been quoted saying this with objections from here and here.
Looks like Malaysians cannot trust any news in mass media with lies or rumours being spread like wild fire across directly or indirectly. There is a whole lot of confusion of the news we read or hear everyday in this country.
God, please save the people of Malaysia!
Chief Justice Tun Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim had earlier been quoted saying this with objections from here and here.
Looks like Malaysians cannot trust any news in mass media with lies or rumours being spread like wild fire across directly or indirectly. There is a whole lot of confusion of the news we read or hear everyday in this country.
God, please save the people of Malaysia!
Thursday, August 09, 2007
What is wrong with Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital?
Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang have been hitting the headlines frequently and wonder why.
The latest being baby Lai Yoke Shan's to lose arm, due to infection which investigation will reveal more as to what had happened. The hospital apologised but the physical outlook of Yoke Shan is permanent which monetary compensation cannot buy. Losing a critical physical limb will be a scar for her life long and she is too young now to understand what had actually cause her to lose a limb.
Hospital Director apologies and monetary compensation is not the answer!!!
Well don;t really know if the Health Ministry had taken appropriate measures with this particular hospital when it had been hit with so many sensational controversies;
- withthis
- and this,
Our symphathies is with the victim and their families. Let's pray and hope that no one else goes through such events that could alter the person's future and life destiny.
The latest being baby Lai Yoke Shan's to lose arm, due to infection which investigation will reveal more as to what had happened. The hospital apologised but the physical outlook of Yoke Shan is permanent which monetary compensation cannot buy. Losing a critical physical limb will be a scar for her life long and she is too young now to understand what had actually cause her to lose a limb.
Hospital Director apologies and monetary compensation is not the answer!!!
Well don;t really know if the Health Ministry had taken appropriate measures with this particular hospital when it had been hit with so many sensational controversies;
- withthis
- and this,
Our symphathies is with the victim and their families. Let's pray and hope that no one else goes through such events that could alter the person's future and life destiny.
Monday, August 06, 2007
2 Pro-Government Political Heavyweights Joined Hands
Bernama today reported according to South Korean Yonhap News Agency, two pro-government political heavyweights joined hand to launch a splinter party ahead of the impending General Elections.
"The 50-year-old democracy and peace force and the civic group community are now born again as one force that will create the new future of Korea," Oh Chung-il said in the inauguration ceremony at Seoul's Olympic Park on Sunday.
Sohn Hak-kyu, a former Gyeonggi Province governor who defected from the major opposition Grand National Party (GNP), and Chung Dong-young, a former unification minister and chairman of the pro-government Uri Party, are the two pillars of the new party that also encompasses some left-leaning civic leaders.
The United New Democratic Party, launched on Sunday, consists of 85 lawmakers, 80 of them defectors from the pro-government Uri Party. The rest came from the minor opposition Democratic Party.
The combined force gave its helm to a Christian pastor and long-time democracy activist, Oh Chung-il.
Will it happen here? Possibility?
"The 50-year-old democracy and peace force and the civic group community are now born again as one force that will create the new future of Korea," Oh Chung-il said in the inauguration ceremony at Seoul's Olympic Park on Sunday.
Sohn Hak-kyu, a former Gyeonggi Province governor who defected from the major opposition Grand National Party (GNP), and Chung Dong-young, a former unification minister and chairman of the pro-government Uri Party, are the two pillars of the new party that also encompasses some left-leaning civic leaders.
The United New Democratic Party, launched on Sunday, consists of 85 lawmakers, 80 of them defectors from the pro-government Uri Party. The rest came from the minor opposition Democratic Party.
The combined force gave its helm to a Christian pastor and long-time democracy activist, Oh Chung-il.
Will it happen here? Possibility?
Saturday, August 04, 2007
When Will These "Self Proclaimed Champions" Stop Their Nonsense?
We hear of high-handed actions by authorities and/or enforcement units in Malaysia every now and then. What repercussion has these actions turn out to be and the innocent are victimised of unfounded proof of the wrong. Will this go on forever or will the authorities wake up and understand the human rights?
We "thought" it started prominently 3 years ago but I found this on the internet blog an incident which took place 10 years ago!
About 10 years ago, my sister came to my place for a visit. It was dinner time and i stayed alone. Now, I don't think we speak to our neighbours that much right? As she was eating dinner with me, there goes the doorbell. Outside, stood i think almost everybody... cops, jabatan islam and even news people. It seemed that the police had a warrant to come into the house to search for a Muslim girl. I know lar my sister was quite dark but don't lar relate her to either a muslim or rather a malay girl.
Some stoopid neighbours actually called these people that i was bringing a muslim girl into the house and in this area, there was only this Malay auntie living opposite me. Well, I opened the gate and the Jabatan Islam pigs held me like i was some kind of criminal. Then, the police actually stormed the house and found my sis and brought her out. Then, without questioning me further, the pigs wanted to put a paper bag to cover my face. I refused until i know what they are arresting me for. nice word from one of them.. "You ni khalwat. Salah tau!" He shouted at me. I screamed at the top of my lungs and screwed him back to his ancestors. I was lucky i was fully dressed. I took out my IC and I asked sis to do the same. Last time, was the normal laminated IC and not my card... One of the swine took it out of my hand and managed to rip it (don't know how).
I created such a scene that all my neighbours came along to watch. I told the police... You have 5 seconds to GET OUT OF MY PROPERTY since i have done nothing wrong. I spit in front of the pigs. Told them, MY HOUSE! I like to spit where, that's my problem. The next day, i went to the police station in Bukit Aman to look for a friend of mine and made the report on rough handling with proof and bruises that i got from their mistreating. I got my damages later and an apology.
Will our future generations subject to such inhumane actions of some carried away "self proclaimed champions"?
We "thought" it started prominently 3 years ago but I found this on the internet blog an incident which took place 10 years ago!
About 10 years ago, my sister came to my place for a visit. It was dinner time and i stayed alone. Now, I don't think we speak to our neighbours that much right? As she was eating dinner with me, there goes the doorbell. Outside, stood i think almost everybody... cops, jabatan islam and even news people. It seemed that the police had a warrant to come into the house to search for a Muslim girl. I know lar my sister was quite dark but don't lar relate her to either a muslim or rather a malay girl.
Some stoopid neighbours actually called these people that i was bringing a muslim girl into the house and in this area, there was only this Malay auntie living opposite me. Well, I opened the gate and the Jabatan Islam pigs held me like i was some kind of criminal. Then, the police actually stormed the house and found my sis and brought her out. Then, without questioning me further, the pigs wanted to put a paper bag to cover my face. I refused until i know what they are arresting me for. nice word from one of them.. "You ni khalwat. Salah tau!" He shouted at me. I screamed at the top of my lungs and screwed him back to his ancestors. I was lucky i was fully dressed. I took out my IC and I asked sis to do the same. Last time, was the normal laminated IC and not my card... One of the swine took it out of my hand and managed to rip it (don't know how).
I created such a scene that all my neighbours came along to watch. I told the police... You have 5 seconds to GET OUT OF MY PROPERTY since i have done nothing wrong. I spit in front of the pigs. Told them, MY HOUSE! I like to spit where, that's my problem. The next day, i went to the police station in Bukit Aman to look for a friend of mine and made the report on rough handling with proof and bruises that i got from their mistreating. I got my damages later and an apology.
Will our future generations subject to such inhumane actions of some carried away "self proclaimed champions"?
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Dad laying in hospital
Thursday June 7, 2007
Dad's condition had not changed much and he still can't lift his limbs. This we can understand that he had lost his appetite much before his admission when the sugar level had taken over his body system. His body weight had taken a dive and what we see of him previously is now like a layer of flesh covering the bones.
He had also started hallucinating and not knowing where he is. Saying this, his memory was still super sharp as he remembers utility bills which is due!
He had constantly asked mum about time and day which old folks would like to avoid answering especially from someone who is ill. This is a taboo of the old folks which whether superstitious or not, we maintained what our ancestors believe.
The salt drips was being replaced quickly and his right elbow had now swelled due to the numerous jabs he was given for blood specimen and medication. As any diabetic patient, wounds are difficult to heal. There are no alternatives....
Elder brother stayed overnight when the eldest had chicken out with excuses which was totally unacceptable. This is what an unfaithful son's "love" to a father!! Shocking but true.
It wasn't easy when elder brother had to drive 45 mins to work and had stayed overnight to look after ailing father in the hospital. Anyway, news of dad getting better removes the anxiety slightly but he remained hospitalised. I respected my elder brother since young and will remain with such responsible actions.
Dad's condition had not changed much and he still can't lift his limbs. This we can understand that he had lost his appetite much before his admission when the sugar level had taken over his body system. His body weight had taken a dive and what we see of him previously is now like a layer of flesh covering the bones.
He had also started hallucinating and not knowing where he is. Saying this, his memory was still super sharp as he remembers utility bills which is due!
He had constantly asked mum about time and day which old folks would like to avoid answering especially from someone who is ill. This is a taboo of the old folks which whether superstitious or not, we maintained what our ancestors believe.
The salt drips was being replaced quickly and his right elbow had now swelled due to the numerous jabs he was given for blood specimen and medication. As any diabetic patient, wounds are difficult to heal. There are no alternatives....
Elder brother stayed overnight when the eldest had chicken out with excuses which was totally unacceptable. This is what an unfaithful son's "love" to a father!! Shocking but true.
It wasn't easy when elder brother had to drive 45 mins to work and had stayed overnight to look after ailing father in the hospital. Anyway, news of dad getting better removes the anxiety slightly but he remained hospitalised. I respected my elder brother since young and will remain with such responsible actions.
Dad
Wednesday June 6, 2007
Dad's diabetic condition had worsen with uncontrollable urinating. He could not lift his ownself to walk or seat which points that his sugar levels had taken over his able body. Quick thinking mum summoned assistance for him to be taken to the hospital instead of waiting for his scheduled doctor's appointment on Friday.
He was immediately taken in an ambulance to the hospital in a semi-conscious state before being warded for observation.
The news had reached me very early in the morning and was not the kind of news which anyone would love to listen as a day starter but I have to face reality that all humans would have to face the stark actuality of life.
He has been fighting his diabetic complications for years and I truly belief that he will be what he is, as a fighter, to do whatever he can to be around with love ones for many years more. He has proven this in 1985 when he was admitted in a semi-coma state also due to his diabetes problem.
Waiting for updated news of his condition from a location far away is something which is unpleasant and edgy. How can someone focus on working when that special someone whom had gave me a chance to live in this world is bed ridden in hospital and fighting for his life?
He is a father for he may be wrong with some actions within the family but he remained my paternal father whom had slog his guts out when he was younger to ensure there is food, clothing and shelter for the family. Memories of him kept flashing in my mind constantly for the whole day recognising the agony he had gone through as a sole breadwinner of the family.
Dad's diabetic condition had worsen with uncontrollable urinating. He could not lift his ownself to walk or seat which points that his sugar levels had taken over his able body. Quick thinking mum summoned assistance for him to be taken to the hospital instead of waiting for his scheduled doctor's appointment on Friday.
He was immediately taken in an ambulance to the hospital in a semi-conscious state before being warded for observation.
The news had reached me very early in the morning and was not the kind of news which anyone would love to listen as a day starter but I have to face reality that all humans would have to face the stark actuality of life.
He has been fighting his diabetic complications for years and I truly belief that he will be what he is, as a fighter, to do whatever he can to be around with love ones for many years more. He has proven this in 1985 when he was admitted in a semi-coma state also due to his diabetes problem.
Waiting for updated news of his condition from a location far away is something which is unpleasant and edgy. How can someone focus on working when that special someone whom had gave me a chance to live in this world is bed ridden in hospital and fighting for his life?
He is a father for he may be wrong with some actions within the family but he remained my paternal father whom had slog his guts out when he was younger to ensure there is food, clothing and shelter for the family. Memories of him kept flashing in my mind constantly for the whole day recognising the agony he had gone through as a sole breadwinner of the family.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Are we in for an extended Visit Malaysia Year 2007?
Just out of curiousity, would VMY 2007 be extended to 31 August 2008 due to "overwhelming response" or VMY 2007 officially starts on 31 August 2007? Promotions are still on-going locally and abroad makes us Malaysians wonder.
VMY 2007 campaign was launched by YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, took place at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, at midnight on 31 December 2005.
VMY 2007 was officially launched by the PM on 6 January 2007 which targets at 20.1 million tourist arrivals with RM44.5billion tourist receipts whlist Government VMY 2007 promotional spending reaching RM462million.
Has any country in the world actually extended their campaign beyond the designated visit year? Visit Malaysia "Truly Asia" Year 2008 in the pipeline?
VMY 2007 campaign was launched by YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, took place at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, at midnight on 31 December 2005.
VMY 2007 was officially launched by the PM on 6 January 2007 which targets at 20.1 million tourist arrivals with RM44.5billion tourist receipts whlist Government VMY 2007 promotional spending reaching RM462million.
Has any country in the world actually extended their campaign beyond the designated visit year? Visit Malaysia "Truly Asia" Year 2008 in the pipeline?
Of MU & "Bocor" Government Buildings
The saga continues ...... and the final nail to this saga would be the legal repercussions of the agreement signed between AFC and Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) which was not known to MU as the statement on their official website says;
"Unfortunately, new information has come to the club’s attention concerning the FAM’s agreement with the AFC to act as host for the Asian Cup, which means the club cannot play the game without the official approval of the AFC," the statement said.
Now, getting the AFC to agree for this match to be stage is on in the hands of Hammam alone but the committee to agree to an exception to the agreement. Will other Asian Cup host countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam be happy with this sudden turnaround?
FAM is also easily engaged in a turnaround by wanting for the match to go ahead after AAB threw his support instead of originally supporting Asian Cup and honoring the agreement.
Also, is this MU match saga sooooooo important that it warrants a debate in Parliament twice by the Tourism Ministry? Is Parliament a ground for such debate or should be restricted to debates affecting the country and people?
A certainty would be Malaysia Never Prevented MU's Malaysian Tour and should perhaps just come to Malaysia and play beach football or hold football clinics as suggested by Tengku Adnan!
We do hope a compromise can be met but really, it's been such a big fuss with even the PM getting into the fray while Malaysian Government Immigration HQ building "bocor here", another "bocor" in Entrepreneurial Development and Cooperative Ministry’s multi-purpose hall, Parliament house problems and spanking new second largest Court Complex in the world "bocor"! Including the 2 "Mulut Bocor" MPs of Jasin and Kinabatangan which PWD should include in their work scope to maintain their foul mouths!
"Unfortunately, new information has come to the club’s attention concerning the FAM’s agreement with the AFC to act as host for the Asian Cup, which means the club cannot play the game without the official approval of the AFC," the statement said.
Now, getting the AFC to agree for this match to be stage is on in the hands of Hammam alone but the committee to agree to an exception to the agreement. Will other Asian Cup host countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam be happy with this sudden turnaround?
FAM is also easily engaged in a turnaround by wanting for the match to go ahead after AAB threw his support instead of originally supporting Asian Cup and honoring the agreement.
Also, is this MU match saga sooooooo important that it warrants a debate in Parliament twice by the Tourism Ministry? Is Parliament a ground for such debate or should be restricted to debates affecting the country and people?
A certainty would be Malaysia Never Prevented MU's Malaysian Tour and should perhaps just come to Malaysia and play beach football or hold football clinics as suggested by Tengku Adnan!
We do hope a compromise can be met but really, it's been such a big fuss with even the PM getting into the fray while Malaysian Government Immigration HQ building "bocor here", another "bocor" in Entrepreneurial Development and Cooperative Ministry’s multi-purpose hall, Parliament house problems and spanking new second largest Court Complex in the world "bocor"! Including the 2 "Mulut Bocor" MPs of Jasin and Kinabatangan which PWD should include in their work scope to maintain their foul mouths!
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Between KL Sentral - LCCT and forth
I boarded an Aerobus from the LCCT Terminal in Sepang, KLIA to KL Sentral at 12:30am this morning out of curiosity of the service and basically on cost savings mode lah!
I had observed that cleanliness in bus is strict as he had instructed his asisstant to ensure a Philippino passenger do not spill his drinks on the bus which was absolutely great if he thinks of hygiene and comfort of passengers. As I was praising him for such attitude, he picked up an empty mineral water bottle and just flung it out of his window!!! Now I reserve my judgement on this driver!!
Looking at the drivers of Aerobus, you would immediately give you the feel that these are true express bus speed demons we used to see on the Noth South highways zipping well above the speed limit for public buses. The authorities don't need speed detectors to detect as they would be overtaking passenger cars which are travelling at 100kmph! What caught my attention during this trip had made me understand as to why the drivers themselves do not realise the speed they are driving .... the speedometer was faulty!!!! Whether it was on purpose or not being repaired is anyone's guess.
The next thing is you will see the driver picking up his mobile and desperately looking for his charger to charge his mobile while reading SMS with only his arms manouvring the steering wheels. It's either he is an experience driver or used to perform such stunts every trip. Now we know why we see incidences of buses brushing lorries, car as well as getting out of control.
SkyBus was neither much different as I experienced, bus driver talking on mobile phone while driving without handsfree and overtaking cars from the left and right, zipping in between cars and etc.
Have we the public or authorities got something to say or do before any untoward incidents happen to tourists/passengers on such buses as we are talking about VMY 2007 experience and now considering extending VMY "due to overwhelming response"?
What passengers need to do to experience such is invest in RM8/9 bus rides!! Or will the undercover police on express buses successfuly implemented during festive season be extended on such buses?
I had observed that cleanliness in bus is strict as he had instructed his asisstant to ensure a Philippino passenger do not spill his drinks on the bus which was absolutely great if he thinks of hygiene and comfort of passengers. As I was praising him for such attitude, he picked up an empty mineral water bottle and just flung it out of his window!!! Now I reserve my judgement on this driver!!
Looking at the drivers of Aerobus, you would immediately give you the feel that these are true express bus speed demons we used to see on the Noth South highways zipping well above the speed limit for public buses. The authorities don't need speed detectors to detect as they would be overtaking passenger cars which are travelling at 100kmph! What caught my attention during this trip had made me understand as to why the drivers themselves do not realise the speed they are driving .... the speedometer was faulty!!!! Whether it was on purpose or not being repaired is anyone's guess.
The next thing is you will see the driver picking up his mobile and desperately looking for his charger to charge his mobile while reading SMS with only his arms manouvring the steering wheels. It's either he is an experience driver or used to perform such stunts every trip. Now we know why we see incidences of buses brushing lorries, car as well as getting out of control.
SkyBus was neither much different as I experienced, bus driver talking on mobile phone while driving without handsfree and overtaking cars from the left and right, zipping in between cars and etc.
Have we the public or authorities got something to say or do before any untoward incidents happen to tourists/passengers on such buses as we are talking about VMY 2007 experience and now considering extending VMY "due to overwhelming response"?
What passengers need to do to experience such is invest in RM8/9 bus rides!! Or will the undercover police on express buses successfuly implemented during festive season be extended on such buses?
Monday, May 14, 2007
Bring On United Malaysia, Why The Big Fuss On Man Utd?
Asian Cup tournament is on from July 7-29 while Malaysia Select XI vs MU is on July 27.
What's the fuss about Malaysian football whether to play against MU or not? It can be understood that tourism spending from MU supporters all over Asia converging into Kuala Lumpur for this game may be affected and it's VMY 2007. MU supporters will be unhappy if the match is being cancelled and with the large number of MU supporters in Malaysia, they can surely affect the ruling party's chances in the next general election.
But the main question here is,
(a) Has AAB no confidence from the outset of the Malaysia team advancing from the group stages of the Asian Cup? We Malaysians realistically know our team's achievement but a no confidence from the leader is totally demoralising for the team and Malaysians. Does this also mean that EPL has more importance then national team and local league in the eyes of the Government?
(b) Where shall the focus for peak performance for the Malaysia football team be, MU game or Asian Cup? Any sportsmen will tell you that it's difficult to peak in a short time! Now we understand why they need the high performance centre in London!
(c) There was certainly lack of planning and co-ordination from the organizers at our end which is the root of the problem. With Tengku Ahmad Shah of FAM against MU playing here and the Malaysian Government wanting the game to go on ..... this is Malaysian sports scene today!
(d) Malaysia is the only national team MU is playing against in this Far East tour whilst the others are club/selection teams. Has the Malaysia national team/XI gone on par with the club teams of Japan, South Korea and Macau? Perhaps the current ranking says it all.
(e) Why is AAB all about ".... I want Red Devils here!" Is he a Red Devil? If he is, is he a Red Devil fan or supporter? Or he is induce to support this cause without understanding.
(f) Do we smell some fees attached to someone locally being lost?
Whatever it is, chances are we would be seeing more of players like Smith, Eagles, Fletcher, Richardson, Dong and Rossi in the starting line-up and the big guns in the last 30-20 minutes. They have done this before and so, what's the deal?
Just a thought, would it be better for UPB MyTeam playing against MU and at least we able to keep AAB, Malaysia Government especially Sports Ministry and Tourism Ministry, Khairy, FAM, AFC, FIFA and local promoters/organizers happy. Perhaps UPB MyTeam can spring a surprise on MU like other Asian club hopefuls.
Better to focus on bringing a UNITED Malaysia then the fuss over Manchester United!
Latest! 14 May 2007
The "sexist" and "foot in the mouth" fella had been quoted in Bernama suggesting MU to play beach soccer and/or hold clinics instead of the 90 minutes game to diffuse the situation. Is he alright or sponsorship pressure had gotten on these people?
What's the fuss about Malaysian football whether to play against MU or not? It can be understood that tourism spending from MU supporters all over Asia converging into Kuala Lumpur for this game may be affected and it's VMY 2007. MU supporters will be unhappy if the match is being cancelled and with the large number of MU supporters in Malaysia, they can surely affect the ruling party's chances in the next general election.
But the main question here is,
(a) Has AAB no confidence from the outset of the Malaysia team advancing from the group stages of the Asian Cup? We Malaysians realistically know our team's achievement but a no confidence from the leader is totally demoralising for the team and Malaysians. Does this also mean that EPL has more importance then national team and local league in the eyes of the Government?
(b) Where shall the focus for peak performance for the Malaysia football team be, MU game or Asian Cup? Any sportsmen will tell you that it's difficult to peak in a short time! Now we understand why they need the high performance centre in London!
(c) There was certainly lack of planning and co-ordination from the organizers at our end which is the root of the problem. With Tengku Ahmad Shah of FAM against MU playing here and the Malaysian Government wanting the game to go on ..... this is Malaysian sports scene today!
(d) Malaysia is the only national team MU is playing against in this Far East tour whilst the others are club/selection teams. Has the Malaysia national team/XI gone on par with the club teams of Japan, South Korea and Macau? Perhaps the current ranking says it all.
(e) Why is AAB all about ".... I want Red Devils here!" Is he a Red Devil? If he is, is he a Red Devil fan or supporter? Or he is induce to support this cause without understanding.
(f) Do we smell some fees attached to someone locally being lost?
Whatever it is, chances are we would be seeing more of players like Smith, Eagles, Fletcher, Richardson, Dong and Rossi in the starting line-up and the big guns in the last 30-20 minutes. They have done this before and so, what's the deal?
Just a thought, would it be better for UPB MyTeam playing against MU and at least we able to keep AAB, Malaysia Government especially Sports Ministry and Tourism Ministry, Khairy, FAM, AFC, FIFA and local promoters/organizers happy. Perhaps UPB MyTeam can spring a surprise on MU like other Asian club hopefuls.
Better to focus on bringing a UNITED Malaysia then the fuss over Manchester United!
Latest! 14 May 2007
The "sexist" and "foot in the mouth" fella had been quoted in Bernama suggesting MU to play beach soccer and/or hold clinics instead of the 90 minutes game to diffuse the situation. Is he alright or sponsorship pressure had gotten on these people?
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
VMY 2007 non performing? Minister non-performing as well?
“The purpose of introducing an embarkation card is because we merely want to know their activities, whether they go abroad to travel, for business, study, visit relatives or other reasons.
“The number of Malaysians travelling abroad every year is high and we want to know why they like to go out of the country. If it is for travelling and tourism purposes, we hope to encourage them to participate in domestic tourism,” he said yesterday.
Tengku Adnan said Malaysia had a lot to offer and many Malaysians had yet to visit local places of interest, adding that while his ministry was aggressively promoting foreign tourists to visit the country, domestic tourism was equally important.
Source : The Star April 23rd, 2007
It would be more beneficial if TA look into efforts in building the domestic tourism instead of asking all Malaysians who go overseas to complete embarkation card. If Malaysians are not going for domestic holidays, then he would want to understand why from surveys of general public or review the incentives for domestic holidays. There is no need for embarkation forms.
It clearly shows that he is not in touch with the grassroots of Malaysian travel industry. If only he maintains rapport with the people in the industry and he will find the answers within instead of embarkation card and comments which causes national embarassment.
Is he also aware that travel industry worldwide has grown such that people travel overseas because of cheaper air fares e.g. RM9.99 to Manchester and offers for accomodation. The baby boomers has saved their monies and only know taking opportunity to travel. This is a world phenomenon and not only Malaysia.
While he manage "remotely" or from the tree top, it is not a surprise that he still "wonder" why VMY 2007 never really took off till now. Keep wondering till we welcome 2008 or rather he might not be there then.
Printing at least 15 million embarkation card will again waste public funds! Assuming a card is RM1 then the cost of the cards can be a staggering RM15million. Again, Malaysian tourism promotional funds wasted by a Minister who seem to emulate or competing with his boss on spending public funds. Monkey See, Monkey Do!
If he carries on with his plans he would embarass some high profile Malaysians;
(a) en-route to South America, he goes to Turkey to inspect boat,
(b) go Perth to open Nasi Kandar restaurant and etc.
It would be best for TA play police for rakyat and report on VIPs who travel overseas every month with a zero report card or State Excos who goes on overseas trip to waste public monies or wakil rakyats going overseas to spend on ill-gotten monies. Then it justifies embarkation card!
Going ahead with the embarkation card, I would appeal for TA to make public reports without fear or favor of statistics VIPs (including spouse) going abroad and purpose. At least we know the most preferred destination of Malaysia's rich and famous whether it's London or Perth! We rakyat, wants our monies spent on printing embarkation card to be worth the cost incurred in implementing this silly requirement.
He may just help rakyat to save public funds instead of causing inconvenience to business community and holiday makers whom had save their salary for a well deserved annual holiday abroad! It's also his chance to redeem his position as a Minister.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Humility In Life
Que sera, sera.
Whatever will be, will be.
The future's not ours to see.
Que sera, sera.
That was the part lyrics of a song which was played on trusted antique radios in the 60s and on an unpredictable future but which we can steer to. I used to wonder who my friends will be?
When I was at the age of 10, my buddy is the son of a prominent MP in Malaysia and I quickly got adjusted to being around with the family which had lived humbly in total disregard of the position as a public figure in Malaysia. Those occasional glance of his dad at home raises lots of questions in my mind as to what is this man actually does whilst doing lots of reading and constantly in deep thoughts.
Although with his busy schedule, family life was never neglected and I do remember how strict my buddy's grandmother used to be which also explains the discipline instilled in the family besides driving a desire to succeed in life. All siblings cycled to school but I do remember on some occassions being driven to school by the man I respected himself, which I truly treasured every moment of that ride. My dad could not afford a car then where public buses, bicycle and walking was our means of getting around.
The way they led their life, and the struggles the family had to got through, was an insight which many people will never understand or able to experience. Daily life was simple and had no frills of a public figure or statesmen being lavished upon. A real humble life and home.
"Humility makes great men twice honorable." quoted Benjamin Franklin. It is the ingredient and secret of successful people. I firmly believe such saying hold lots of truth and it's the message of the heart which someone able to transfer and etch deep in the receiver's heart and soul. Humility is also a word which would prove alien for individuals practising croynism, nepotism and being corrupt from the the public appointed position.
Since we finished school, we have not been in contact but our mothers still continue to be in contact on that occassional meet to keep updated of our wherabouts.
But I do remember the occassion of a Government crackdown of a purported racial linked where hosts of politicians and activists were arrested and placed in detention camps including my buddy's brother and father. My buddy had returned from overseas where he was studying and came over my house to pick me up for a chat and drink. I could see the fear, grief and total disbelief on my buddy's face of what had befell on his beloved family in a single stroke of irresponsible dictator type action. During the trying times of such event, the family kept their believe firm and putting a brave face forward.
Whatever is being said of him by the ruling party, I respect and admire the energy and consistency of this wonderful man whom had kept to his word till today to continue the struggle of the marginalized people of Malaysia which I foresee he will not let-up till the last day he lives on this land he truly love and live on called Malaysia. He maintains his principle in life to put forward the truth where liars today dare to call "rumours", "lies" or "deceit".
If liars and the corrupt maintains their innocence, what will the truth be? It is definitely a challenging question to answer and left to the people of Malaysia to decide what is best for the nation now through to 50years of independence. What more better place to voice the direction of Malaysia then the upcoming General Election!
"If I do not come forward to fight for the cause of the deprived people of Malaysia, who will?" asked my buddy's father. That question till today still lingers in my head and will continuosly be a question given the present political scenario of Malaysia.
I do remember vividly of a General Election then, where my buddy's dad had caricatures of him on posters being pasted and distributed depiciting him being beaten up in a boxing ring which I never understood why then. 31 years forward, the poster is something I had kept with me as memories of my friendship with this special someone whom I respect. Today, I fully understood the cause he is fighting for.
The man is Uncle Lim Kit Siang, Opposition Leader of Malaysian Parliament and to my buddy (his son), wishing you every success. We shall meet soon like old times!
Unlce Lim keep on fighting the inevitable truth and only time prevails the truth! Keep the fire of belief burning and letting you know that there are Malaysians out there who share your burning desire for rakyat.
Whatever will be, will be.
The future's not ours to see.
Que sera, sera.
That was the part lyrics of a song which was played on trusted antique radios in the 60s and on an unpredictable future but which we can steer to. I used to wonder who my friends will be?
When I was at the age of 10, my buddy is the son of a prominent MP in Malaysia and I quickly got adjusted to being around with the family which had lived humbly in total disregard of the position as a public figure in Malaysia. Those occasional glance of his dad at home raises lots of questions in my mind as to what is this man actually does whilst doing lots of reading and constantly in deep thoughts.
Although with his busy schedule, family life was never neglected and I do remember how strict my buddy's grandmother used to be which also explains the discipline instilled in the family besides driving a desire to succeed in life. All siblings cycled to school but I do remember on some occassions being driven to school by the man I respected himself, which I truly treasured every moment of that ride. My dad could not afford a car then where public buses, bicycle and walking was our means of getting around.
The way they led their life, and the struggles the family had to got through, was an insight which many people will never understand or able to experience. Daily life was simple and had no frills of a public figure or statesmen being lavished upon. A real humble life and home.
"Humility makes great men twice honorable." quoted Benjamin Franklin. It is the ingredient and secret of successful people. I firmly believe such saying hold lots of truth and it's the message of the heart which someone able to transfer and etch deep in the receiver's heart and soul. Humility is also a word which would prove alien for individuals practising croynism, nepotism and being corrupt from the the public appointed position.
Since we finished school, we have not been in contact but our mothers still continue to be in contact on that occassional meet to keep updated of our wherabouts.
But I do remember the occassion of a Government crackdown of a purported racial linked where hosts of politicians and activists were arrested and placed in detention camps including my buddy's brother and father. My buddy had returned from overseas where he was studying and came over my house to pick me up for a chat and drink. I could see the fear, grief and total disbelief on my buddy's face of what had befell on his beloved family in a single stroke of irresponsible dictator type action. During the trying times of such event, the family kept their believe firm and putting a brave face forward.
Whatever is being said of him by the ruling party, I respect and admire the energy and consistency of this wonderful man whom had kept to his word till today to continue the struggle of the marginalized people of Malaysia which I foresee he will not let-up till the last day he lives on this land he truly love and live on called Malaysia. He maintains his principle in life to put forward the truth where liars today dare to call "rumours", "lies" or "deceit".
If liars and the corrupt maintains their innocence, what will the truth be? It is definitely a challenging question to answer and left to the people of Malaysia to decide what is best for the nation now through to 50years of independence. What more better place to voice the direction of Malaysia then the upcoming General Election!
"If I do not come forward to fight for the cause of the deprived people of Malaysia, who will?" asked my buddy's father. That question till today still lingers in my head and will continuosly be a question given the present political scenario of Malaysia.
I do remember vividly of a General Election then, where my buddy's dad had caricatures of him on posters being pasted and distributed depiciting him being beaten up in a boxing ring which I never understood why then. 31 years forward, the poster is something I had kept with me as memories of my friendship with this special someone whom I respect. Today, I fully understood the cause he is fighting for.
The man is Uncle Lim Kit Siang, Opposition Leader of Malaysian Parliament and to my buddy (his son), wishing you every success. We shall meet soon like old times!
Unlce Lim keep on fighting the inevitable truth and only time prevails the truth! Keep the fire of belief burning and letting you know that there are Malaysians out there who share your burning desire for rakyat.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
STOP All This Monkey Tricks!
Even monkeys know how to say stop the "Bolehland" nonsense (..or rather monkey business) but some people with authority don't! It takes a bigger monkey not to listen....hehehe.Beginning of the fall?
Mat Rempit + Road Safety = Public Health Hazard
Road Safety on the Malaysian road today is synonymous to Mat Rempit(s) (Mat Rempit had rode themselves into Wikipedia) and you can't help coming across one of them showing off their stunt on the roads. Dangerous it is but fearless it is to these bunch of road menace and worst off they are causing danger on public roads as well in housing estates. How serious can this "culture" be in years to come?
Firstly, motorcycle and now scooters have become a convenient mode of transport even for schoolchildren to school. More shocking is you will see these schoolchildren riding without helmets and zooming on the streets as well as to school. Soon they start learning Mat Rempit lingos;
Wheelie : standing motorcycle on rear wheel while front wheel on the air
Superman : Laying on the bike with both hand still hold the handle.
Baring : Laying on the bike where the leg is touching the handle, the inverse way of Superman.
Skating : Standing on the motorcycle with a leg on the handle bar and the other on the seat.
Cilok : Weaving left and right between cars at high speeds.
Wikang : The name wikang is actually a contraction of wheelie belakang in
Korner :Rounding a turn with enough lean to bring the side of the motorcycle in contact with the ground.
Pacak : Literally means standing idle like a stick in Malay, the pacak technique is the technique of lifting
the motorcycle 90-degrees vertical with the front wheel raised. The pacak technique is almost as
same as the wheelie, but is performed when the motorcycle is stationary with the rider standing.
Source : Mat Rempit lingos from Wikipedia
(a) What are the parents and teachers doing about this?
(b) Are the authorities going to act on this before it gets too late?
(c) Who is to blame if something untoward happens?
(d) Is Putera UMNO to set up clubs for Mat Rempit?
It starts with when parents sending their children to school nearby without helmets and as the child grows, it becomes a habit and eventually a norm to zip around on their motorbike/scooter without helmets. As they get "too" familiar with the machine, they start modifying and starts comparing with their peers before it soon gets into a competitive feel which slowly gets onto the roads.
In kampungs today, you will see many young children modifying their bicycles and doing wheelie. Is this the start of the future Mat Rempits?
Malaysian Government through ruling political party have also turned Mat Rempits into law enforcers against snatch thieves by Chairman of Putera UMNO, Datuk Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim ("head of Mat Rempit?") by offering RM50. How ridiculuos can one be? Better to convert these Mat Rempits into volunteer police constables to overcome manpower shortage in the police force as they would have no fear performing "korner", "cilok" on roads or at the narrowest lanes.
Would the authorities position their officers in housing estate with nearby secondary schools and book these public health threat? Good example would be in the Taman Sxxxxxxxxxa where the Federal Territory Minister lives as you see students without helmets (some with pillion rider) and hear noisy exhaust pipes. Better off, you can also look at "tudung" girls riding scooters at quite a decent speed without helmets and the guys would be trailing behind.
So please let's have a safer road we can travel on and reduce the losses from motor accidents which will cause misery to people involved. We want road safety for all.
Firstly, motorcycle and now scooters have become a convenient mode of transport even for schoolchildren to school. More shocking is you will see these schoolchildren riding without helmets and zooming on the streets as well as to school. Soon they start learning Mat Rempit lingos;
Wheelie : standing motorcycle on rear wheel while front wheel on the air
Superman : Laying on the bike with both hand still hold the handle.
Baring : Laying on the bike where the leg is touching the handle, the inverse way of Superman.
Skating : Standing on the motorcycle with a leg on the handle bar and the other on the seat.
Cilok : Weaving left and right between cars at high speeds.
Wikang : The name wikang is actually a contraction of wheelie belakang in
Korner :Rounding a turn with enough lean to bring the side of the motorcycle in contact with the ground.
Pacak : Literally means standing idle like a stick in Malay, the pacak technique is the technique of lifting
the motorcycle 90-degrees vertical with the front wheel raised. The pacak technique is almost as
same as the wheelie, but is performed when the motorcycle is stationary with the rider standing.
Source : Mat Rempit lingos from Wikipedia
(a) What are the parents and teachers doing about this?
(b) Are the authorities going to act on this before it gets too late?
(c) Who is to blame if something untoward happens?
(d) Is Putera UMNO to set up clubs for Mat Rempit?
It starts with when parents sending their children to school nearby without helmets and as the child grows, it becomes a habit and eventually a norm to zip around on their motorbike/scooter without helmets. As they get "too" familiar with the machine, they start modifying and starts comparing with their peers before it soon gets into a competitive feel which slowly gets onto the roads.
In kampungs today, you will see many young children modifying their bicycles and doing wheelie. Is this the start of the future Mat Rempits?
Malaysian Government through ruling political party have also turned Mat Rempits into law enforcers against snatch thieves by Chairman of Putera UMNO, Datuk Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim ("head of Mat Rempit?") by offering RM50. How ridiculuos can one be? Better to convert these Mat Rempits into volunteer police constables to overcome manpower shortage in the police force as they would have no fear performing "korner", "cilok" on roads or at the narrowest lanes.
Would the authorities position their officers in housing estate with nearby secondary schools and book these public health threat? Good example would be in the Taman Sxxxxxxxxxa where the Federal Territory Minister lives as you see students without helmets (some with pillion rider) and hear noisy exhaust pipes. Better off, you can also look at "tudung" girls riding scooters at quite a decent speed without helmets and the guys would be trailing behind.
So please let's have a safer road we can travel on and reduce the losses from motor accidents which will cause misery to people involved. We want road safety for all.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Blow it gently.....
Ever had a situation where you had this nose block with breathing difficulty arising and the need to blow your nose? Well, don't blow too hard but do it gently.
This is what I got after blowing my nose too hard from the annoying nose block and got the shock of my life when I saw blood in my eyes. It is not life threatening but bad enough to ground you and avoiding unnnecessary attention in public.
This is what I got after blowing my nose too hard from the annoying nose block and got the shock of my life when I saw blood in my eyes. It is not life threatening but bad enough to ground you and avoiding unnnecessary attention in public.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Free Traffic Lights Advertising Space
Anyone interested in advertising for free?
All you have to do is write the contents of your advertisement on a Manila cardboard or any flat paper or cardboard and tie it to any traffic lights pole be it directions to weddings, house for sale, repairs and etc. All such advertisements are'
(a) for free,
(b) no permits or licenses required,
(c) no time limit for advertising boards,
(d) all sizes and mounting welcomed.
Where do you get these? Only in "Bolehland" where it all happens! You can find it anywhere around this land and quite stereotype signages with a degree of similarity in them.
All you have to do is write the contents of your advertisement on a Manila cardboard or any flat paper or cardboard and tie it to any traffic lights pole be it directions to weddings, house for sale, repairs and etc. All such advertisements are'
(a) for free,
(b) no permits or licenses required,
(c) no time limit for advertising boards,
(d) all sizes and mounting welcomed.
Where do you get these? Only in "Bolehland" where it all happens! You can find it anywhere around this land and quite stereotype signages with a degree of similarity in them.
What better time then Visit Malaysia Year 2007! Malaysia Truly Asia........
Courting Danger with KL Public Buses
Mini bus which used to ply KL city
I am sure all Klang Valley folks would agree that after the Government decided to end the era of mini buses which used to terrorise the city streets, public would have a safer ride on roads. It's the drivers and not the buses are causing the danger.Present moment, everyone would not debate whether Metro Bus Nationwide a convenience or disturbance and the picture below describes the awareness of public safety by these company bus drivers. Can anyone imagine had the un-lock cover swing open and strike someone or another vehicle along the street.
1. Will the authorities act fast to ensure the safety of the public?
2. Will the enforcement officers not "close one eye" when such instances occurs in front of their eyes?
3. Will the bus companies ensure the safety of public at large and not only on profit?
4. Will the authorities take action on those buses with tinted glass before another untoward incident happens again?
5. Will the authorities ever listen to the public at large?
6. Is this how a country of first class infrastructure public transport suppose to be?
Many questions on our public transport remained unanswered or just swept away.
Just compare our Metrobus with London Metrobus
Recognise which is the Malaysian version?
Tranning or Training?
Bloopers are everywhere and more significantly embarrassing when obvious spelling errors in public displays of which foreigners are accessible.
This boo-boo was spotted recently in the Maritime Navy Museum in Melaka by a 12 year old!
Not known if this has ben rectified which I doubt as I was told, it was a huge display board or least they could do is to paste a picture of the new Scorpene submarines .
Music Unites People - So Can Bloggers Unite
Feeling Sentimental with Isabella.
This is a song which I grew up listening and had been listening over and over again without any feeling of boredom. Thanks to Search, one of the longest playing and prominent Malay rock band in Malaysia.
Isabella had been a hit with young and old which have been carried into KTVs to be sung by all walks of life. Talking about music uniting the races? So who has been causing rifts and discontentment among races? Politicians? Government?
It's worthless talking about people whom are out there for their own well being and their favorite opening word is all about "I" and "MY". Never about "we" or "us". Even the latter, we still have leaders who says "Walk With Me and Not Behind Me" but conspicously missing in times of needs. Just be alert and not fall asleep when you walk with them!
Anyway enjoy Isabella. At least Malaysians generally still unite and love this song.
This is a song which I grew up listening and had been listening over and over again without any feeling of boredom. Thanks to Search, one of the longest playing and prominent Malay rock band in Malaysia.
Isabella had been a hit with young and old which have been carried into KTVs to be sung by all walks of life. Talking about music uniting the races? So who has been causing rifts and discontentment among races? Politicians? Government?
It's worthless talking about people whom are out there for their own well being and their favorite opening word is all about "I" and "MY". Never about "we" or "us". Even the latter, we still have leaders who says "Walk With Me and Not Behind Me" but conspicously missing in times of needs. Just be alert and not fall asleep when you walk with them!
Anyway enjoy Isabella. At least Malaysians generally still unite and love this song.
Life Is A Risk?
Many people talk about risking their lives doing this and that, but little do they realise that risk is in existence even when you are sleeping!
They also complain relentlessly over their pay, colleagues, workload, public transport, services and almost everything with greater interest of how they wish they could make that extra income. Going into business "may be" what they would like to get into but they allow their business creativity (if they have) bounded by their so-called principles of life.
After all, they have live with their principles of life for as long as they have been in existence in this world without progress and yet stick to principles of complaining about how unfair the world, boss, environment, Government and etc. had been on him/her.
So why talk about life risks and life principles? Not too sure if these people knows what they are talking about!
Get a life!
They also complain relentlessly over their pay, colleagues, workload, public transport, services and almost everything with greater interest of how they wish they could make that extra income. Going into business "may be" what they would like to get into but they allow their business creativity (if they have) bounded by their so-called principles of life.
After all, they have live with their principles of life for as long as they have been in existence in this world without progress and yet stick to principles of complaining about how unfair the world, boss, environment, Government and etc. had been on him/her.
So why talk about life risks and life principles? Not too sure if these people knows what they are talking about!
Get a life!
Life Journey
Life is empty neither it was meant to provide agony, poverty and ill-feelings!
It is always the journey in our path of life which we embark upon that decides on the outcome. The meaning of life in simple truth is living the way you want to be and being a temporary occupant of this planet called Earth does not provide us the absolute right to be a snob or the right to cause harm to people around you.
It is always the question of greed which drives humans around the world to create the advent of war, hunger, corruption, catastrophe, killings and etc. One thing leads to another. Why has all this to happen? A single word called GREED!
Let's have peace, harmony and appreciate the gift that God had given all of us regardless of religion, color and ideology. Let's give our future generation a chance to enjoy God's gift on Earth. Don't you think they deserve a chance?
God Blessed!
It is always the journey in our path of life which we embark upon that decides on the outcome. The meaning of life in simple truth is living the way you want to be and being a temporary occupant of this planet called Earth does not provide us the absolute right to be a snob or the right to cause harm to people around you.
It is always the question of greed which drives humans around the world to create the advent of war, hunger, corruption, catastrophe, killings and etc. One thing leads to another. Why has all this to happen? A single word called GREED!
Let's have peace, harmony and appreciate the gift that God had given all of us regardless of religion, color and ideology. Let's give our future generation a chance to enjoy God's gift on Earth. Don't you think they deserve a chance?
God Blessed!
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