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?
Monday, August 06, 2007
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.
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