The Road to UMNOland

Why is the UMNO MT so ignorant and conceited? Do they really think they are the utmost super power in Malaysia? According to Malaysiakini's reports, I would say the postponement of the UMNO election is not well received by all the people in UMNO themselves! And it is the decision of those who believe that they are Malaysia.

Here are some of the people reportedly, who are not convinced and have questioned the postponement. Ku Li, Zahidi (the Perlis guy), Mukhriz and even Khairy! (Malaysiakini 1, 2 ,3 ,4). The rest are of course Pak Lah non-believers so for them to question is just another attempt to snipe at Abdullah. But Khairy?

Let's examine Khairy. He is the son-in-law of the PM. He of course has a lot riding on him if the PM decides to step down, because I'm certain not all the senior UMNO leaders like him, and I definitely believe the majority does not. Plus there are so many unanswered questions at the top relating to Khairy, it would lead to his fall. However why has he questioned the delay?

I would say it's because, being in the Pemuda fold, he is closer to the grassroots. Therefore he knows what the grassroots want and hears their grouses. Thus I come to the conclusion that the grassroots does not appreciate the delay. Khairy is cunning politician and for him to win the hearts of those who are going to vote for him he has to ride on their sentiment.

Which brings us to the next point. The delay is not something that the people want and therefore it is not, and I repeat NOT democratic. The delay happens because someone at the top is afraid, because someone at the top wants to hold on, because someone at the top does not want to challenge the top-most leader and like always, get his ass in a position comfortably uncontested. These someones are ignorant and arrogant.

Ku Li rightly point out that the transition is childish. How can a democratic country and democratic party be so undemocratic blissfully?

Let's look further to the words uttered by a division leader as reported in Malaysiakini, "...naib ketua Besut, Datuk Wan Zakaria Wan Abdul Rahman meminta ahli-ahli Umno khusus di bahagian tersebut bersabar sepanjang penangguhan tersebut". This shows that he knows the party members cannot accept the delay easily.

Do they really think the power of democracy lies in the hands of those in power? I'm not worried too much on the delay because heck, why should I give a damn? But, the delay causes uncertainty on several matters - especially the focus of the Government.

How much longer do we have to accept a weak leadership? How much longer do Malaysians have to endure the government focusing on party politics rather than governing the nation? How many corrupted politicians are going to be given the opportunity to rob the nation (through money politics)? How long do they want the people too suffer, especially those who are directly affected by the global economic crisis? Does the government not realise that we need a stand fast considering the out flow of investors and the weakening market?

If those people at the top of this party do not realise each and everyone of these questions and predicaments, and wants "to strengthen" the party rather than strengthen the nation, than I would say, not only UMNO will suffer but the rest of the nation too.

One more funny thing, Muhiyiddin said (Malaysiakini), regarding the delay, "Saya fikir kita harus ada kepercayaan apa sahaja keputusan yang dibuat oleh pemimpin hari ini. Jangan membuat spekulasi yang bukan-bukan terhadap keputusan itu".

Haha...he is the one who said the leader is weak, create a big stir on the whole issue and now that the leaders decided to delay he says don't question it as the leaders knows best. What la you? He also said whatever decisions made, it is for the further strengthening of the party.

I see a certain trend here. Najib said the same thing, and also several other leaders. Do they not think about what the nation wants? Not just their party! Seriously, our politics and our politicians are no better than those in Zimbabwe!

If this goes on then the nation can change the name to UMNOland. Yes not even the other BN component parties deserves the right to be incorporated in UMNOland. Because this land belongs to them apparently. Sad, but half true.

Peace :)

The Father of Transition

~A testimony to D.S. Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, 5^th Prime Minister of Malaysia~

Dato’ Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the fifth Malaysian Prime Minister, known for his honest smile and humble tone of voice have got a lot riding on him since becoming the Prime Minister. This is a man whose reputation prior to 2004 was arcane even with so many experiences in top flight ministerial posts

To continue and run with the baton in hand passed by the likes of Tun Mahathir, Tun Hussein Onn, Tun Abduk Razak and Tunku Abdul Rahman is a lot to ask from a man who once held the post of Menteri Tidak Berpotfolio (1978-1981). The other prominent figures have been accustomed to different callings ranging from Father of Independence to the Father of Modernization.

What name shall the man from Kepala Batas be remembered by?

To commemorate him with a legacy and attribute him the title of “father” of Malaysia is as tough a task as to milk a cow using your feet. However the title must be given so as to follow past precedence; A Malaysian Prime Minister is the “father” of Malaysia .

So what has he contributed to the most in this great country?

Some would argue flip flop policies. However that would not go well in the history books. Father of Flip Flop is just not elegant or stylish enough.

What about Father of Promises? That too would not go well because it is not something which is definite and ultimately, it seems redundant.

We do know him as a person who “rests” a lot during functions and all. But Father Who Sleeps A Lot isn’t really the quality we’re looking for here.

The focus here is history books.

Now, let’s look at ‘transition’. As defined by dictionary.com, it is a noun; movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another; change: the transition from adolescence to adulthood

Recent events have swirled around the issue of transition. To analyze the facts and backgrounds of Abdullah, one does realize that transition is not something new to him. It is his fundamental quality.

Let’s look at it in the historical perspective (by historical I mean since he became Prime Minister). He holds many promises. His directives to see a reform in judiciary, the police and the corruption agency were promising. However all came to naught. He can be said to have transited from giving hopeful promises to giving laughable claims. A trait not all Head of Government can emulate (and probably would not want to emulate).

He also transited so many times with his policy on the economy especially on the price of fuel, which is nothing short of historical. Since he became Prime Minister, fuel price have gone up and down so consistently, that if it is a rollercoaster we would all be puking at each others’ laps right now.

From his period as well, the people learned a thing or two about transition. E.g. people learned the transition from reading mainstream media to alternative news. It is his period that encourages people to read online news portal, from Malaysiakini to Malaysia today and blogs from Rocky’s Bru to Chedet - all are successes attributed to him. Such influence he has in changing the people’s mindset en masse, from being zombies to being free thinkers.

His transitions on local and foreign policies are skillful to say the least. Are we or are we not on good terms with Singapore ? Is the ACA independent or not? Is the government sorry to the judges or not? Is the AG supposed to be involved in the Sodomy II case or is he not supposed to be involved? I mean to name all the transitions are endless. One minute we act one way, the other minute another way. The transition, as it happens in a short period of time, shows the skill this man has in implementing policies transitionally.

Now with the party having less confidence in him, from the bottom up (no, not from his bottom up, I meant from the party’s grassroots to the supreme council), he has set up another transitional policy namely to his premiership. That too has moved backed and forth so as to be consistent with his style of work.

He is the Father of Transition. This is the person who stands upon the policy of having no stand on any policy. That teaches us a lot on how far this man has gone since his early days as a greenhorn politician in the MAGERAN council; the council set up to fight off national threat after the 1969 riot. This is a person who learned from the best on having a stand on policy, but acts otherwise...So brave a man to defy experience.

Guess we can say, as the Father of Transition, his period as a Prime Minister is a mere transitional period for the powers of government to be transferred back to the hands of the people. That is the most notable and honorable transition he has contributed to the people. The transitional period that would forever be remembered as the period of victory after agony.

Peace :)

Of Heroes and Detention

So RPK has been sent to Kamunting for 2 years (Malaysiakini). Sad? Sure it is.

I have never seen him involved in a rally to topple the government. I don't think he have any firearms. He does not support people to use firearm against the government even. What he supports is freedom of speech as enshrined by our constitution (though limited in application)

The ultimate reason given by the Home Minister is that he (RPK) is threat to the nation due to his views of Islamic teaching and what he writes could lead to disparity and chaos (I think).

Okay, so he writes on Islam based on his knowledge of it and also based on his view. Seriously when I read what he wrote I didn't totally agree. I would say I have a satisfactory grip on Islamic matters and yes his view didn't conform with mine.

However, in Islam the great thing about Islamic teaching is that discrepancies are settled through discussions and debate. I didn't agree and thus I wrote a comment (but probably it is lost in a flood of comments). The point is, that is how we settle that.

ISA would not settle anything if it is in fact 'wrong teaching of the Islamic knowledge'. What we need to actually do is hold a discussion with him and settle things amicably so that both parties can gain something out of it.

But then again, rambling on on how to settle different views of Islamic teaching would not be relevant here because everyone knows that's not why he was sent there. The use of ISA with such reason is as much a nonsense as sending a person there for protection or due to hearsays.

The use of the ISA itself is already pathetic to say the least because of the fact that it is draconian. But to send a person for reasons which is not sensible is just plain dumb.

If that's the case, we cannot hold inter faith dialogues because different views on faith are being propagated. The BAR council did bigger damage by holding the forum (which I must say can be done in a better manner). I don't think people even realised what RPK had written except for perhaps his readers (who I've never heard took offence to the extent of wanting to kill someone).

What I would suggest the government do is, when he writes things which are contrary to your believe, give him a call and explain to him what you know. I mean I'm sure with Ustaz Hamid, Ustaz Najib and Ustaz Shabery in your ranks, those kind of views can be easily brushed off and cleared up.

Waste not your time trying to find excuses for detaining those anti-establishment individuals. How about working as hard to stabilize the economy and your own party problems as you do to shut RPK or Teresa up.

By the end of the day, you only achieve creating another hero out of the detainees. Learn from your past. One MP is elected out of the detainees, does that not tell you that people hold those detainees in high regard? It is like going to war for your country, getting captured by the enemy and still surviving. It is like, John McCain. But he's a different story (Obama for President!).

Well, sadly this only shows the government never learn. Blinded by their own deception.

Peace :)

Raymond Tan, Shaberi and all the Others

Malaysiakini reported Raymond Tan as saying that he had to stop the PM from arresting Yong Teck Lee (through the ACA) because of the graft that the former was involved in. Now when I read the headline I was kinda, confused...why?

No, not why did he stopped Paklah, but rather why must you be so not-very-smart? First of all my question is, what are you trying to show? That you are a hero? Well guess what, you are! (Read Haris' take). I had the same thought when I read the headline. Brilliant man this Raymond, he may well be the trojan horse in BN. Though unintentional perhaps, but a horse is a horse.

So is Paklah really trying to reform the ACA? Very doubtful after this sincere response from Mr. Raymond. So Paklah can order arrests eh? Well, if he can order, then he can also halt arrests. Therefore those of you had even a smidgen of hope that the ACA report against the top two premiers in the country would be carried off, stop hoping.

Now moving on to Mr. Foamy. Apparently to some people, discussing the transition plan and the petrol issue is sensitive. Yes to the point that discussing it would cause the nation animosity and terror. Really is it going to?

Mstar reported that Ahmad Shabery was somewhat perturbed by Radio 24's programme which debated on whether the transition plan or lowering the fuel is more important.

Well according to our very smart Information Minister, such a debate raises issue on the Government's policy and that being a Government radio they should not have held sch programme. The actual words are, "Sebagai sebuah stesen radio kerajaan, ia tidak sepatutnya disalah guna oleh sesiapa termasuk untuk menimbulkan perkara-perkara yang negatif kepada masyarakat dan mengeluarkan pandangan yang silap mengenai dasar kerajaan"

Owh apparently it is a very sensitive issue. Since when are we so disturbed by the transition or lowering down the fuel? In fact, we do want to know their stand on this...I think. I mean the global fuel price has already gone down 1/3 from when the price was raised. But seriously, any discussion regarding the transition and fuel price what not would be very much inconclusive anyway considering the flip flopping policy of the government. So let them discuss laa.....!!

Basically, no government entity can question the government even in the most constructive manner. No wonder they are in denial, they cannot accept anything critical. No wonder you lost the debate, you didn't get proper critical information Mr. Information sir. And what do you mean misuse? A healthy debate makes for a healthy democracy. Accept that at least. Or are you against anything remotely related to the word debate? I can understand why.

Now the rest.

(Malaysiakini reports) Mohd Mohd Taib is saying that the ones who leaks the MT meeting is disgraceful and an opportunist. Well guess what, that's what your cabinet members are. In case you do not know already, you live in a corrupt party. Leaking out meetings' discussions or whatever you want to call it is probably the most honest thing any of you could have ever done.

If we do not find out about this, then we might all believe that the only person who is brave enough to stand up to the PM is Muhyiddin. In any case, at least we know that the PM realizes his position and would like to listen to the grouses. Credible indeed. Unlike you Mr. Senator sir, Mr. I don't speaker any English. Remember, if not for technicality you might well still be in Australia. Don't use the word opportunist if you know it would only backfire. (~ hey why is the UMNO information chief an English illiterate? ~)

Khir Toyo. Mr. Tempe for botox himself. How can he create such a stir from only a hearsay, cause a person to be arrested and say that he didn't want Teresa to be caught (Malaysiakini reports). It comes only after she has already been detained for 8 days. I wonder if she was detained for 8 months would he come out and say these things only after then...8 months?

Come on, that's just not sincere is it? Since you didn't say anything while she was arrested I deem you not worthy of any claim. Mr. Tempe also said, "I shall leave the allegations for the police to investigate". Well, Mr. Toyo sir, the police released her from detention and the mosque's officials had explained their side of the story. What do you think the investigations are going to reveal? Liar liar, Tempe on fire.

Well that's it for my thoughts on things. Tiring laa reading news these days. But stupidity is addictive.

Peace :)

Weakening Malays the UMNO way

This is a debatable analysis, however I feel that, as it is something that I have been observing, it is worthy of a thought.

Why are Malays so afraid? Why is it that Malays never seem to be ahead and are always looked down at, by their own people? Why do Malays feel inferior and threatened by the other races?

I'm not saying this is the general view of all the people, but it is a view held by at least half of the Malays themselves. This is evident by the constant reminder to the Malays that we as a race need "privilege" and we should not submit to the wills of the Chinese or Indian and we are being dominated by them.

I seriously do not believe that one bit. If we want to talk about Chinese having domination over us then that has always been the case since 51 years ago. This is because people view it economically. Since the Chinese are better economically then they are better. Of course, they have always been so. That's why our fore fathers set up NEP in order to peg our people to the ground and not be left shaken by every hardworking Chinese out there.

Then why the call now? Some also suggest that it is because they are gaining ground politically as well. Last time I checked, we have more Malay MPs in Parliament now then we had 4 years ago. Plus ever since our independence, we have always been sharing the Government with the Chinese via Alliance Party (the old BN). Plus we are still the MB in most states, even in Perak where DAP holds more state seat. So where's the big change?

I see this as a problem of perspective and deception.

The Malays have no self belief. The Malays are weak in confrontations. The Malays are too grudging. The Malays are not united. The Malays are lazy. The Malays take everything for granted. The Malays are in denial. The Malays are greedy. The Malays, as chedet said, are forgetful.

These are some of the things that we have been made to believe and have been embedded into our hearts that it has left a permanent mark, immovable and yet untraceable. Though some of the things are true, but none of them are a fixture.

The real problem is, we have no self belief. We are being belittled by our own people, a big portion of it is made by our very own UMNO. A Malay race based party that does not give just any Malay the ground for opportunity. They like to hold their own basket for fear of others taking from them. In order to do that, they let others know, once they let go of their basket, the whole race is going to collapse and the nation would be doomed. Ridiculous really.

The Iranian, the Turks, the Indonesian, the French, the Persian, the Arabs, the German, the Brits, the Soviets, etc. have all had their government change hands and yet I don't see any of them being sold on e-bay.

Look at the case of the Turks; their belief since "the revolutionary" Kemal Ataturk is that, the country must be ultra secular in order to be a developed and progressive nation. In 2002 and also 2006 , Recep Tayyip Erdogen (right) won the election under AK Party with a landslide victory even though the Turks were made to believe, after 79 years of secular ruling, that they cannot hold their ground without secularism. But they are now thriving under the more Islamic based regime and their economy are, some might say, blooming. Of course there are glitches, but that's only normal.

We also have Malays who hate other Malays (but not to the extreme like in Africa). I'm not talking air here because I know some of us dislikes the Malays from other parts of the country. Some hate Kelantanese, or Kedahan, or Johorean and so on. They have their reasons, but all are trivial. They cannot accept that we are all just "Malays".

Sure certain people behave certain way to our annoyance, but that's only culture. If we cannot live by correlating different cultures then we cannot live in this world. I heard the moon is culture-free, go there to liberate yourself.
- makes me wonder though, if we cannot just accept Malays as Malays, are we at all open to the concept of Bangsa Malaysia? Tough times ahead I say-

Another thing, the Malays are also so very afraid of losing grip on everything "privilege" that we work harder to keep the privilege than to feed our kids. Sure the privilege could help us feed them as well but until when? Remember the very famous Chinese proverb, "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will eat for a lifetime". That is what we need to do nowadays and not keep on ranting and rambling on how we cannot live without this so called privileges and protections.

I've wrote on Malay issues on so many occasions because the fact of the matter is, I am left frustrated by events and comments that are belittling the Malays instead of encouraging. The mood for change are still pinned to the mood for 'carrying the Malays'. To best way to help the Malays are to let the Malays live as Malays. Not privileged Malay people.

When Allah s.w.t. first revealed an Ayat to Rasulullah s.a.w., he did not guide him all the way. He sent Jibrail to the prophet and recited to him 6 ayat of surah Al-'Alaq without giving him prior notice. He was left trembled and afraid. Then when he is safe in his home, another set of Ayat was given when he didn't have the time to rationalize what had happened. When the message was received and he understood his duty, even though he had Allah's backing, he didn't ask for Allah's direct help to fight off the ignorant Pagans but stayed grounded by his belief. You don't think as a Rasul he deserved more privilege and protection? Just a thought.

Furthermore, are we so incapable that every moment of victory for the non-Malays are seen as a defeat for the Malays? Are we that self involved? Why can't a victory for them be seen as a lesson for us? Shouldn't we learn through history to better ourselves? Remember, history tells us what happened, but it doesn't tell us what will happen.

This is some of the things that disparage us a race. Some say, owh the UMNO people are trying to help the Malays and that's why we need to stick by them. Well it doesn't help that we encourage racism and champion a racist. Why must he be championed when all he does is a create a weaker perception of the Malays and promote our weakness?

I cannot help but be amused and disgusted by the "Chinese don't be like the Jews in America" quote. I'm just perplexed that the thinking have got to that level. Are we that insecure?

Look at this oath. Quite encouraging and credible. To what extent have we taken such an oath to better ourselves? Among all these things, the only one we are actually living up to is the promise to 'protect our rights and privileges'. But to the detriment of all the other promises. Hence, a defeat to the purpose of the oath itself.

UMNO are not encouraging the smart younger Malay generation to take over and left the old not-so-smart guards at the helm of every other division. That's why in-fighting are so fierce nowadays that they are falling apart (Read Hadi's take). That is also why the Malays are slacking behind because the golden Malays are not given the opportunity they deserve. The Chinese (DAP) however are fielding younger more energetic and change driven young ones. It is this kind of vision and tenacity that we (UMNO) have failed to immulate.

This country is not just built by Malays. But we have a big hand in the mix. We are protected under the constitution, the monarch is always going to be Malay, the majority of the people are still Malay, the head of so many institutions like the police, army, even the government are Malays. What are squirming about? What it is, is this: We don't trust ourselves, so we blame others.

Peace :)

* I like Jay Leno's version of the Chinese proverb. It goes something like this: Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime. Teach a man to create an artificial shortage of fish and he will eat steak. That's Leno's economic theory proverb. Haha.

Want Crisis?

The PM says that there is no need to convene the Parliamentary proceedings as it has already been scheduled for October. He said, "what for?" (malaysiakini and star) -kinda. But Anwar already said it's due to the current sad situation that the country is in because of the government itself (malaysiakini). So Abdullah does not believe that we are in crisis. Want crisis?

corruption[.]economic turmoil[.]media constraint[.]"security" detention-ISA![.]multiple US intervention[.]PUSPAKOM[.]power abuse[.]yes men[.]no collective responsibility[.]flip flop policy[.]hardcore poverty[.]Ahmad Ismail[.]bad public transport system[.]government in denial[.]people's rejection[.]ACA[.]rich wives[.]pussyfooters[.]Taiwan retreat[.]mat rempit[.]racial discrimination[.]flooding[.]hedonism[.]sex scandals[.]escalating crime rate[.]unsolved criminal cases[.]BAR forum[.]minister resignation[.]MRR2[.]Singapore's dominance[.]khairy jamaluddin[.]army chief's intervention[.]global economic threat[.]public immorality[.]false trials[.]lying cabinet members[.]power hungry[.]Islam Hadhari??[.]investors' insecurity[.]undemocratic democracy[.]Penang UMNO division[.]low popularity rate[.]parliamentary abuse[.]religious hostility[.]corrupt judiciary[.]stagnant reforms[.]coalition breakdown[.]VK Lingam?[.]defections[.]bad education system[.]illegal immigrants[.]foreign workers[.]sabah-sarawak predicament[.]hatred[.]unemployment[.]UiTM[.]A-G[.]C4 abuse[.]illegal legal rallies[.]internet censorship[.]sodomy II[.]money politics[.]budget deficit[.]sex scandal[.]weak leadership[.]Altantuya[.]reporter's detention[.]unfounded allegations[.]minister's no confidence[.]losing debate twice[.]samy vellu[.]no accountability[.]bribery[.]cruelty[.]media perversion[.]cronyism[.]

just to name a few...phew!

Furthermore it seems Abdullah kinda lied when he said Anwar's letter did not mention anything about wanting to meet. What about this? (haris ibrahim's - hope he doesn't mind)

read the last paragraph

There's crisis right there. Making us look stupid. If you don't think Anwar has what it takes, call on the emergency parliamentary meeting or at least, meet him.

One of the best mix I've ever seen and heard. Beautifully done.Enjoy it with the entry for maximum effect...not really.


Peace :)

Jahiliyyah

These are the people who have only their own interest at heart even though they know that they are wrong. These people disregards the true sanctity of a pious end in order to safeguard their beloved wealth.

The immorality is known, is practiced and is protected. When the truth is revealed and knowing that that is the truth, they would rather deny it and seek to destroy it so that their status is secured.

When another person is committed to bring forth new messages for reform and betterment of social and spiritual living, they reject. Their message is clear; you do not mess around with our lives so you can do good in this world.

Their style of living brings about disgust and hatred, but since they are the powerful most, those who disregard the fact (that they are the powerful most) in order to propagate social justice and well being are left trampled and ridiculed.

Their heart knows they are wrong. Their heart knows that the others person conveys the message of truth and purity. But they are not willing to commit the same for fear of sacrificing their corrupted wealth.

I'm not talking about UMNO or BN or current agenda, I was describing the Arabs during the Jahiliyyah period. If anyone had inadvertently understood it as a description for some other people then I would hold you no wrong.

To continue with the story of the prophet; The prophet was always the best individual during the Jahiliyyah period, before Islam came. People came to know him as Al-Amin because he only speaks the truth. People came to trust him and turn to him for solution.

When he started propagating Islam at the age of 40, people turned away from him, calling him a liar. People started ridiculing him. Why after 40 years of being known as the truthful one, people can so easily dismiss him?

It's not that they do not believe him, but it is because to believe him means they are sacrificing their own lifestyle, wealth and status.They very well know that Rasulullah s. a.w. brought the message of peace and goodness.

Before Islam came, drinking, raping, killing, stealing, tribal war and all other immoral and corrupt practices were there for all to see. Therefore the obvious message of Islam for goodness would not have been rejected so easily but for the untimely loss they would suffer as a result of such reform.

Even after Rasulullah s.a.w. was appointed Rasul, the most powerful and ignorant people of Quraish knew him to be the messenger of Allah but denied their own people to believe. Why? Power, wealth and immorality.

This is the story of the past. The obvious comparisons need not be highlighted here because such would only put me in the risk of detention (not really).

But if one person feels the need to reform, be it the judiciary or whatever (ehem ehem) which is obviously a good thing, but then they reject...what's the justification?

If corrupt practices are set to be abolished but people are not committed to reform, you know like for example with ACA or the police or whatever (ehem ehem), then what's the justification?

If they use their resources to constrain others to hold only to their views, like through the media or whatever (uhuk!!) and deprive them of the actual truth and other views...what's the justification?

If a person who conveys a wrongdoing and yet the conveyor (reporter) gets the feel of the whip, or detention or whatever (ehem ehem) instead of the wrongdoer, what's the justification?

If people are suffering from corrupt practices, non-committed reforms and greedy powerful most and knowing this they still choose to ignore the plight of the people...what's the justification?

There are no justifications. These are just practices of the ignorant (Jahiliyyah).

Peace :)

Zaid Might Well Be Paving The Way / A Snipe At Ibrahim Ali

Breaking News! Zaid Ibrahim tenders his resignation ~ Malaysiakini

Of course I don't subscribe to Malaysiakini so I can only read the BM version (which is not as up to date as the English version and therefore does not contain such breaking news - I only read the headline when this blog was written...wiu~). But in any case, this is one piece of news which is worthy of an analysis. Mine, being a rather timid and mediocre analysis, would not matter much. But I would like to give my view of it anyway!

Is he the first to cross over? Of course not. He's just resigning from his cabinet position - which I would argue isn't that effective and just pointless considering the other cabinet members are seen to reject every reform he's trying to introduce. Plus his resignation is of no significance in terms of Parliament and what it can do, since he is not an MP.

However, is he the first to show his dissent and in turn a direct no confidence of the PM? (apart from SAPP and the opposition). He has been saying that the use of ISA is undermining his effort of reform. Therefore with the government using the ISA, he is not confident that reform can be achieved by the current PM and thus, no confidence.

It is a pity that he is not an MP because his vote against the PM could count as one vote for the new Malaysia. Of course to achieve that Anwar needs to turn the vote of the other members of BN into a vote for him. That can only be done in a parliamentary proceeding which would only resume next month.

I'm sure by September 16th Anwar have the numbers. However, it would definitely be irrelevant considering the parliament is not in sitting (the position before this breaking news).

But, here's what's great about the resignation: If a minister resigns it is also seen as a no confidence act by the higher members of government. If indeed there are more ministers, at least 4-5 members of high ranking posts willing to do the same, then voila! no confidence. Let's see Muhyiddin, Zaid, MCA, MIC...who else?

When this happens, a frail government cannot be regarded as a good government and that is when the Ruler plays the most high handed card anyone in the whole country can play. It puts the PM in stark difficulty because when Ministers have no faith in him, that means it is better off that his cabinet dissolve. (of course for this to happen, Anwar needs to use his charm to convince the Ruler)

I'm not so sure about this, but that brings us to a snap election, either that or a new government can be created then and there. I'm just not sure how (I studied law but constitutional law is just so boring - plus I don't think they taught us this...I think)

With Anwar claiming that he has support of the BN MPs, the current administration have got nothing to counter a new set up. It would only leave them in a position of discontent and nothing else.

If indeed the support for Anwar is greater, and even though no "jumping" actually takes place, he can set up a new government by; having the support of majority of the Parliament, the current PM having less support from members of the parliament. OR, a snap election and the people chooses the PR coalition. Really, no actual "jumping" is required, only a no confidence motion against the current PM, and a majority support of Anwar.

Those who do not jump can just be independent MPs but still support Anwar or some other member of PR.

But all of these are only products of my negligible understanding coupled with my wild imagination...I'm sure.

The day will come when the government will change, I'm sure it's soon but I'm not sure when. So Mr. Zaid, congratulations, you just paved the way for a new beginning. Just waiting for others, more significant people, to go down the same route.

Peace :)


a little snippet:
Ibrahim Ali said that he would support PAS but cannot support Anwar because Anwar is a hypocrite. He said in the star that Anwar remained tight lipped on ISA in 1987 when Ibrahim himself was one of those detained. Well even if Anwar was tight lipped on the issue then, what has that got to do with now?

If he is wrong then can't he be right now? If he didn't condemn ISA then, can't he do the right thing and condemn it now? Why is he a hypocrite when he did a wrong then, but does a right now?

If you used to smoke, and now you don't and you support others not to, are you a hypocrite? Why by him supporting a good thing means that he is a hypocrite? Ibrahim should get his perspective right. Don't hold any contempt for what happened then and absolve himself of any ill-feeling which arised then. Anwar then was an UMNO Anwar. If you suffer the fate of falling rock bottom like Anwar did, I'm sure you will mean well if you want changes to happen.

If anyone who repent is a hypocrite by saying something which goes against his old ways, then what's the use of repenting? If you have changed your ways, and state your stand now that does not make you a hypocrite. But if in accordance with Ibrahim Ali, anyone who turns a new leaf and convey the message of goodness is a hypocrite. Tsk tsk...

The Powers-That-Be Need Not Do This

The current situation is alarming. The fear being instilled within the people is greater than the threat it is supposedly "detaining". I see no reason why those people detained cannot be tried in the court of law.

Probably the worst thing that could arise from this situation is this, people fear the worst for the person next to them. My wife is probably one of the most sweetest person you could ever meet (read her blog to see for yourself), and me writing blogs which criticizes the establishment is something that worries her - a lot.

Reading the news (Malaysiakini has the best coverage) of the detainment of individuals which really does not pose a threat, at least in my personal view, just goes to show the extent of the worrying situation. Is it the re-enactment of Ops Lalang 21 years ago which saw 106 people detained?

I know I'm just a mosquito blogger who holds no significance nor threat to the government or the society itself. But seeing as how a reporter who is doing her job can be detained, that is what worries my wife.

The reporter reports a wrongdoing (the racial remarks) and yet the proven racist himself gets away with only 3 years suspension from politics while the reporter gets detained (which has proven to be a kind of punishment not so much prevention).

If my wife fears for me, a nobody, as much as to shed a tear over it, what about those who are detained? They have kids, husbands, wives of their own. How do they feel about this? How do they go about their life every minute worrying?

The use of the words preventive and security in these kind of situations are inappropriate. What good is it preventing a person who reported a wrong doing? What prevention is there when the act (which is only her job) has been done? Did she threaten anyone? Did she threaten any religion or race after her report was made (on a small column which was I heard was hardly noticeable).

What about Ahmad Ismail who went around claiming he had support for his act and inciting further threat by saying "don't test the Malays". Isn't this a kind of threat which should be prevented?

I don't fear for myself nor do I fear for others, but it is persons like my wife that makes me think twice. Sure RPK might not fear so much for himself, but what about his wife and kids? The colonial law that is the ISA remains as an outdated law.

The US who used to be so vocal in condemning the ISA 10 years ago has remained quite this time around. Don't you think because it benefits them to use the same draconian law to detain their "enemies" raises the question of where does preventive detention stand morally? The US situation highlights the point: 'as it benefits us as a government, it is okay'.

As September 16th looms and internal struggle seems to arise out of the powers that be, the people are made to suffer. Not only for the economy, the racial tension and the general livelihood, but also for the fear of their own lives from these unwarranted threats.

As for myself, I decided to just make myself useful by stating what I believe in, but in a rather calm and timely manner. No use going for protests when all you get is tear gas in your eyes and worrying those you love. I'm sure the people's power is strong enough to stake their claim without the need to take it to the street. My hope is, for the ISA to be rid of and for that to happen, 16th of September must be realised.

Peace...

~watch this rather friendly video for us to realise the situation and to understand the implications to the ones we love~

The ISA and Showcause is Just Too Much in a (supposedly) Proud Democratic Country

It is just baseless. What use is it that we have laws to govern the people when the at the same time we have ISA to detain some, without proper trial?

I am no big fan of Raja Petra, but at the same time I seriously do not like the ISA. Our judicial teaching would tell you a person is not guilty until proven otherwise. Any moral teaching would not allow a man to be scorned and punished without being given a proper room to defend himself.

I was surprised when my colleague told the office what she had read on Malaysiakini. RPK has been arrested under ISA for his remarks in his blog.

Isn't there a report made against him for that? Isn't he being charged with sedition as well? What is the use of all these if he is to be detained without proper trial? ISA is barbaric and everyone knows it. Are we not against the US war in Iraq? Hence their treatment of detainees in Guantanamo Bay. Isn't this the same barbaric laws being applied?

According to some, Anwar poses a threat if he is the PM because apparently he is a proxy to the US. He would conduct US type ruling and follow US orders. But aren't we practising US type barbaric law as it is? While Anwar promises abolishment of ISA, the current powerheads are using it vehemently.

Now let's look at the facts. Ahmad Ismail incited racist remarks that clearly riffled more than just feathers, he was given 3 opportunities to redeem himself (and yet still disobeyed orders of the premier). He got away with it easy.

RPK did some stuff which didn't really affect anyone too much because I for a fact know,without it being highlighted, not many people knows about it. I for one knew, disagreed with him and forgot about it totally.

BAR council incited the same sort of reaction (but I would argue, far worst then RPK's) and yet nothing happened. The reaction of the people towards the BAR council's issue was worst then towards RPK's. Why different actions?

There are no justifications except that the threat was actually towards a different entity then the one mentioned. ISA is a defective law full of defective justifications.

Also, what's with the show cause letter to the newspapers? Let me comment on the Sin Chew daily first. The show cause, according to Malaysiakini was because they published reports that incite racial hatred, i.e. the Ahmad Ismail debacle.

But then ,what about RTM when they showed live, the parliamentary proceeding few years back that showed racial slurs being thrown all around? What about the various TV stations that showed the keris wielding? Those images brought about racial tensions as well.

Another showcause was shown to Suara Keadilan because they published false report regarding the IGP. They did apologise didn't they? Why the sudden authority? What about Utusan who published a report about Khir Toyo saying that PKR petitioned in Puchong to stop morning azan? That was not proven at all. Now there's a report made against him.

The Sun was also shown showcause letter because they were alleged to have "manipulated sensitive issues".A columnist in Utusan wrote about the azan issue just 2 days ago and he wrote his column based on hearsay (he heard a friend told him so and so...). So why not give a showcause letter to them as well?

Seriously the bias treatment has to stop. The threat towards national disintegration is now very real as far as I'm concern and it's not coming from the ones being punished.

Let's uphold democracy the way it should be held in essence. Another moment of madness and the whole world would see us as no better than a third world country.

Disgruntled.

Democracy is to Hop! ...kinda.

Not many issues crop up these days. It's either the countdown towards September 16th or the Ahmad Ismail debacle. Since the sucky mainstream media has already blown the racial issue out of proportion, I want to focus on the former.

Though many would say that party hopping is not democracy, I agree. The basis of democracy stems upon the people's ability to voice out their choice, and in most cases by voting for their respective electorate. In Malaysia, since we practise party politics, it is only right that democracy be viewed in such perspective. Hence vote for a leader from some party.

In Malaysia also, the party with the most representative in the house of Parliament gets to be the people's government. That seems noble enough, given that the party with the most votes are probably the party that the people trust the most.

But what is the essence of the democracy? People's choice is probably the surface of it all. The essence would be the people's voice, and the people's interest. That is the underlying principle behind democracy.

However not much can be heard from the people. Since the government owns mainstream media, the people's voice are reflected in the manner in which the government wants it to be. Therefore people turn to the alternative channel. But recent cases seems to suggest that that too would be limited. So where's democracy in that?

If we look at history, twice has there been major party hopping which affects the nation. Both are to the benefit of the ruling party. In those cases, it not only robbed the opposition party of their MP but it also robbed the nation of a two-party system which could've have benefited the country even more (more check and balance).

Since then it has always been dominated by the government of the day. The powers that be seems to think that it is their birth right to steer the country any which way they want regardless of everything else. People's voice were ignored and so does the voice of their own members.

In 2002, 2 MCA members were penalised by MCA for not opposing the opposition. Shahrir Samad was once given the whip for agreeing with the opposition. Does this suggest free democracy? Isn't this a bit of a partisan approach, which all in all does not reflect democracy at all?

Now democracy would not allow party hopping. But the democracy would definitely not allow the people's voice to be drowned by the powers that be. So which of the two looks less evil? A democratic government that does not practise democracy and instead practises a kind of theocratic democracy and wild sporadic corruption, or a government which does not stem out of democracy but allows the democratic principle to breath?

Of course, the latter is not proven and we ourselves do not know whether they will be the democratic hero that the country have been longing for. However, personally, I'd take the chance. Just so I can judge whether grass is indeed greener on the other side. If it is, then I would definitely benefit. But if it doesn't then according to democracy we have the right to change it.

One writer (I don't remember where and which) says that he would not sacrifice what we have now, and would rather the time tested approach of BN. It is time tested, but is it successful? I see development of buildings, but less in terms of people. The hardcore poor is still, hardcore poor. The people are not given the ability to speak up. The representatives of the people are punished for stating their stand. So is this the democracy that we stand for?

Another writer (again my memory betrays me) says that he does not want to be part of history; a nation that sacrifices democracy by allowing a government to be ruled by hoppers. Which according to him, have never been done by a developed nation.

Are we a developed nation? Last time I checked, we are a develop-ing nation. By the looks of things nowadays, we are moving a little backward. Budget being on deficit for 13 years straight, investors told not to invest here, ISA - not a sign of a develpoed nation and also the preposterous state of our media freedom.

A nation that sacrifices democracy? Our executives encroaches upon the judiciary and the legislative organs. That alone is a major betrayal of democracy.So what if hoppers are not democratic. Why are we so hung up on democracy anyway? System changes. The democracy in England, US and Malaysia are different. It's democracy nonetheless. Hopping may not be in the same line of basic democracy, but it is not that far off considering it is made in order to safeguard the people's interest and the nation's proper development.

Corruption is the evil that brings down democracy and that corruption is too rampant in our current system. Therefore a major overhaul is definitely needed.

I know this entry is a little 'out there' but hey, this is what I believe. I am against a democratic government that break basic rights of democracy. I am for a broken (read: glitched or developed) system that allows democracy to shine.

Peace :)

The Return of the Great Tun

Yes, take the title as a star wars spin off.

The Great Tun (chedet nama manja beliau) apparently would make a return to the fray after months of ranting and not being able to face the fact that he is no longer relevant to the UMNO leadership.

To this I say, good stuff!

Yes according to Rocky (who based it on another source), the Great Tun would make a quick comeback after a much dramatic exit. Much like the I'm-stepping-down-as-PM speech in 2003 which was taken back oh so very quickly, his exit from UMNO seems to be going on the same route.

Why is he coming back? Apart from the obvious fact that he cannot take it anymore, sitting at home typing entries for his blog and probably reading the hundreds of comments on it; he cannot stand the sight of Badawi dozing off anymore. This time he will be backing someone else and he won't be the Premier. That lucky person is...Yoda! Or at least someone who looks like him, i.e. Tengku Razaleigh (I'm saying this as a compliment because Yoda is cool...)

So apparently the man who worked so hard into persuading the impossible (I would argue, inevitable) is Muhyidin Yassin - who to me looks likely to be the DPM if indeed Chedet comes back and able to instill the fire of change into the fat bellies of the UMNO faithfuls.

Now from my very own perspective, Mahathir is a very good leader and a great worker. He is also a very cunning politician. Tengku and Muhyiddin are two individuals who are looking to make a change within UMNO, which everyone knows is corrupt to the core. So it might be a good thing for the nation.

I say this is a good thing because UMNO needs a change. They are weak and undecisive. Of course there are no perfect parties, but these people govern us. The fate of 25 million people rests upon these mortals who claim to be the mandate of the people. They refuse to allow Anwar to practise the backdoor but then haven't got the ability to govern well.

If democracy speaks for the right of the people, then it is the people's right to be governed well! Backdoor shmackdoor, if you open the door you can get in anyway. Plus usually in Malay culture, those who enters the backdoor are the ones doing the job, whilst those who enters the front door are guests (this part here, imagine a kenduri if you must).

Can Tengku bring about change? He is the sole UMNO leader who is making rounds through out the nation preaching for change. Of course Badawi gets media attention and do not actually need to move about. But Badawi's call for change does not reflect his actions (the judiciary reform, the ACA, the EC, etc.). He is the one with the power, so why no progress?




Young Mahathir... "Saya dah penat tengok Paklah tido. Kalau saya boleh tulis blog pukul 3 pagi sorang-sorang dalam bilik, kenapa dia tak boleh berjaga pukul 10 pagi depan 3,000 orang?" - not his actual words

If Mahathir does step back into the limelight and steer Tengku's way into the Premier position, we can see real change. The likes of Muhyidin, Mukhriz, Chedet and Rais, all of whom have been preaching for real change might well be the saviours of this once great party. However, is it too little too late? Would they be the saviours of nothing but a strong opposition party?

I would like to think so, because no matter who changes the party, his ideas might not reflect the party's. Take Badawi, plausible reform vision, bad execution because of party's own denial. Does anyone believe that KJ is behind the late stepping down of Badawi? I for one does, but that's just me. But with Badawi not being able to control his own son-in-law, we cannot expect much from him to control a whole corrupt party.

Therefore, bring back Tun if it does indeed bring about change. I still do not like what he did to Anwar, no matter how much he denies it. Also, his struggle with the judiciary is really quite annoying. Not forgetting his contempt towards PAS. But if his return can mean the change for UMNO. So be it. At least it is Tengku who will be the modus of change whilst Tun is the spark which pushes Tengku.

I still think it's too little too late though (Go Pakatan!). But if they can get UMNO to at least change their ways, and Pakatan can remain steadfast as the people's coalition, then two good party makes one good nation; And that's the dream. Aaaahh yess....

Peace :)

Does anyone notice how Mahathir seems to look way younger than Tengku Razaleigh when in fact Tengku is 10 years his junior? What has he been eating that wily old minx...

Why Are People Running Away or Hiding?

When he made the police report against someone influential he went into hiding and let his uncle do the talking...

When he made the statutory declaration and then made a second statutory to retract his first, he ran away somewhere which until today the public is not sure...

When his medical report was released, people didn't know where to find him for quite some time...

When he was involved in a rally against the forum he too ran away, but of course he too returned...

When he made those racist remarks, he ran away to Bangkok only to return unrepentant...

Now when September 16th looms, they are all going somewhere overseas...


Why is it that people cannot stay put and face the music? Face the facts. Face the outcome. Take stride of what they are involved in.

Seriously people, Malaysia is a great place to live in.

Sure we have our political turbulence once in awhile, but that's only because democracy is spicing up. Sure people get threatened and all that, but the best thing to do in such an instance is to be more public.

Look at Ustaz Ramlang, he faced the music, he admitted and confessed, he's not in hiding, he's well protected. Because if you are in the public's eye then surely you cannot be harmed.

Sure some people HAVE to go overseas to study for some issue which is up for debate which would make them smarter when apparently the whole section is not smart enough. But hey, you're not form 3 students that are MADE to go on a trip or you'll lose marks. If you're not keen on it don't whine, act like a man.

Some people are racist. In fact, I believe most people are. It's either blatant racism or undesired racism. But once you know you have done something racist, don't blame those who are subjected to it. It is you who caused the injury. Don't let others fall for your act. Pity the other guy who had to apologize, he did well. But it is you who should fact the facts. Don't drag your friends in it, it makes us all look bad.

I don't think people purposely raise the racist issue if it is not actually being done. It is only raised because it is done. Don't blame others for your own unbecoming acts. It makes you look worst.

Malaysia is a great country. People actually do respect each other, and it is not at all like those portrayed in prime time news. That is just a propaganda to make us look bad.

If you are involved in something, if you are the core of the ordeal, if you are in the middle of traffic, face your own damn luck. It is unfortunate these things happen, but don't drag the whole country into it. Malaysia is a great nation. Don't ruin it for others. We need closure.

Peace :)

The Police Station That's Living Up To Its Name

Fuming over secret camera in toilet

KOTA KINABALU: Tutors and students of a driving school here got a shock when they discovered a surveillance camera secretly set up in the men’s toilet.

They became even more agitated when Menggatal police station personnel refused to take their report and asked them to resolve the matter with the management of the driving school who refused to entertain their complaints.

However, police at the Karamunsing police headquarters accepted their report and a police team was sent to check the CCTV system at the driving school.

Kota Kinabalu City police chief Asst Comm Ahmad Sofi Zakaria, in confirming the report, said an investigation was under way.

-the Star

Brilliant piece of reporting! what are the odds!!?

Does anyone know why this article tickled me silly? Nope it's not because I suspect that Saiful fellah is behind the surveillance camera at a man's bathroom. Though I would definitely NOT be surprised.

It's because of the fact that the police station that refused the report was in Menggatal . What are the odds??! I mean, sure you are stationed in such a place but you don't need to live up to it. Haiyaa menggatal la these fellahs refusing to take the report of such a crude act. Also menggatalkan perut I tau (tickle me silly...sort of).

Peace :)

Second Ramadhan Entry

"Abang! Bang! buntut ayam Bang?"

"Baaang...otak-otak baaang"

These are some of the callings I heard while walking at the Bazaar. I think it's quite funny. It's great that every year, even though the situation does not really favor us financially, we are still able to be so enthusiastic during this Ramadhan season.

Well that's just something for the introduction which really does not have anything to do with this entry. I just like how the guys at the bazaar attract buyers in order to sell their stuff.

Well since I have to relate it anyway (being titled as a Ramadhan entry).

So I was thinking that maybe, since it's Ramadhan, I do not want to harp on UMNO or BN too harshly and use fowl words. So I'd use the hawkers choice of callings/words to describe the sentiments from within me.

Today the news said that Badawi wants to inspect the progress of Budget 2009 saying that it is only prudent to do so since it is a big budget and things must be done right. (read it here). To that I say; Wow you only figured that out after 5 years as PM? Geez I don't know what to say. Let the hawkers words light up my feeling..."Baaang...otak-otak baaang". Yes exactly!

I mean come on, the Prime Minister should have been doing that since the dawn of time. Of course you look out for the progress. If you say that now, it only shows that you were not doing it then. As the previous budget went on to waste several billion dollars, no wonder people can justify wanting you to step down now. So that's how we lose 3 billion out of the 4 billion budgeted for public transport. When people say you sleep a lot, they were actually making sense.

"Baaang...otak-otak baaang!!!" Then add...ada kan? guna laa!!

Then Badawi also said that the media should not be afraid to uphold the truth. Report on the truth and only the truth. (read it here). Of course what he is trying to convey is that, report on the truth even if it hurts us. Note I said "trying". The fact of the matter is, the media, regardless of what he says in public is within his and his party's grasp.

What this does is it creates a perception that the media can be fair to all parties, and that UMNO and BN is indeed fair in letting that happen.

Let's look at the situation though.

During the by-election, when Perak exco members were caught, the media related the story as if they were crooks and they got "caught" in the act...as if. Even though everyone knows that the general rule is: a man is innocent until proven guilty. The truth should therefore not show such bias reports against them.

Similarly in sodomy the sequel, Anwar is made to look like a crook when the media reported the PM as saying Epul is a victim - but the AG beg to differ. So where is the truth? Isn't it too fine a line?

Well the list goes on; When Tan Sri Khalid suggested UiTM be made open to non-bumis, the media made it seem like he is opening it up with his powers as MB. Also, when Ramlang Porigi made a declaration and confession, it was not reported at all in the media (except the Star - but just a small column).

Now what does the hawker have to say about this? "Abang! Bang! buntut ayam Bang?" Yes indeed it is! Thank you hawker sir. You helped me out by putting words which I simply cannot utter during this Holy month.

Peace :) Happy fasting!

A Ramadhan Entry

Ramadhan is a blissful month. Only once in a year can we get such a wonderful period where humans bond and respect each other without qualms.

It is definitely the most peaceful time of the year. Peace not only lies in the surrounding, but it also lies in the heart. I remember last year I had no money, but had promised to marry my then girlfriend (now wife) within 3 months time and had no source of income at all.

But then Ramadhan came. Before, I was quite worried; the need to sustain myself with limited fund (I only had enough money to buy around 17 packs of Chicken Rice...and that's it for that semester), the marriage that would change my life and also the fact that I don't have any idea of how my life would turnout.

But my biggest worry was, I had to survive 2 months with the money that I have before the next semester starts and money starts coming in (by virtue of my student loan).

Thank Allah Ramadhan came at the most perfect moment. I did not have to worry about my sustenance. I would eat at the mosque to break my fast, and then bring back any leftovers from the mosque for late night eating and also for my early morning sahur.

For the whole of that month that's what I did; the mosque usually serves rice and bun. I'd eat rice to break my fast and then bring back some bun to eat later. For sahur I would go to the cafe, buy 50 cents worth of kuah (curry or chicken soup) and then dip the bun in it.

It may sound depressing, but I'd say that's the most satisfying Ramadhan I have ever experienced. I know that with conviction, faith and trust I could survive. Allah will always help those in need. It truly changed my life forever.

That's the beauty of Ramadhan and I've definitely felt the best of it in that Holy month. This Ramadhan, I'm celebrating it with my wife for the first time. We are far from being well off, of course being a very young couple and had just kick start our career, we don't really have that much financially.

Furthermore, we decided to live by ourselves and rent an apartment - you know to start our life together fresh. We are also expecting a child in November and that's quite a lot to take, but we're excited nonetheless.

So this Ramadhan would also be special. It seems that every Ramadhan has a significant meaning and we must embrace it thoroughly. There's no hardship in not being able to eat. But the hardship comes with the conviction. How far are you willing to go to show you faith and commit to the commands of Allah.

As I have experienced, regardless how well you commit, Allah will help. He will definitely lend a hand (figuratively speaking) to his Ummah. But do we trust Him enough? The reward should not be expected tomorrow or the next week. The reward is of course, in our trust. If we do trust Him then we'll follow his orders, however elusive the reward may seem. But if we don't then we have nothing to gain. If we do, we have nothing to lose.

Therefore, during this Holy month, commit yourself to Him. He has given us the land and the sea, the earth and the sky, the river and the ocean.We now want every other things in between. If we want then we must try to convince Him we deserve it. Once in a year can we show our commitment and conviction. Give it a try, you'll be surprised how much satisfaction you'll get.

Peace :) and Happy Ramadhan

The Anti-Graft Movement Raises One BIG question...

Since the ACA has been semi independent, the anti-graft movement have been quite impressive. Although I would like to see bigger fish being fried, I am honestly quite satisfied with the current progress. My hope is nonetheless, fishes the size of a whale would be on the frying pan.

However, with the anti-graft movement being quite impressivee, it raises the question, why was it not done when it was under the AG? The obvious outlook from a lay man perspective is that, the AG must have had something to do with the blocking of certain arrests.

I mean, it's like a water stuck in a dam. Once they let open the gate the water comes pouring down like crazy. Therefore, the issue is why was dam closed? If the water can so easily move free without it's authority.

Okay, making it simple. Why wasn't the ACA investigating, arresting and charging like hell when it was under the AG's authority? Thus, the AG is obviously the one to answer to the many unattended cases, which is now being tackled one by one by the ACA. Therefore, does the AG need to be looked at? Of course everybody knows it does. But with obvious reasons now under the new anti-graft development, shouldn't it start?

Just a thought.

Peace :)

My Thoughts on The Budget

Having read extensively on the commentary and criticism as well praises for the budget, I deem it, not worthy of too much hype. The good things are good, but the lack of attention given to the current economic crisis and ways to maintain steadily 'the now' instead of 'the prospect' is quite alarming. Having said that, I like that they wanted to focus on things like public transport and education. But what about the people as a whole?

Free education should totally be free. The EPF, should be as it was done in 1998 and also as heavily proposed by many economic experts - cut down the percentage up to a certain period so that we have money at hand. Free electricity should also be totally be free if you want to promise it like that.

For instance the free electricity for RM20 and below. To that I say, it's quite impossible, unless you're Gandhi. Me and my wife stays in this new house with nothing big electrical wise. The only thing we use constantly is the fridge. Apart from that, we turn on the lights only when we go in the kitchen and at night, in our bedroom. We work in the morning so we don't use electricity at that time. But our bill last month was RM31. I think, if you want to set cheap standard for electricity, we are the ones to look at!

I thought the Selangor state government did a populist move when they introduced the free water for the first 20cubic meter (which amounts to like RM11...I think.)? At least it's not worthless...Haih.

Budget 2009? Yes it is a populist move.

Peace :)