| Malaysia, you asked for it |
| Raja Rajendran | May 8, 09 7:56pm |
| Reading the letters, columns and news, I don't know whether to laugh or be sad for my fellow Malaysians. The outrage expressed by all in these pieces over the latest political episode in Malaysia takes me by surprise. Are Malaysians that ignorant about what Malaysia has become? Or have been all this while? Listen, there is no rule of law in Malaysia. Whatever made you think there was? The law, like the constitution, is to be used only when necessary. Like Panadol, KY and condoms. Tell me you did not bribe, did not break the speed limit or turn a blind eye to the shenanigans of the authorities? Which teacher did not open a tuition center, teaching her school students what should have been taught in school? Which leader did not make a pact with the people, ‘you scratch my back, I scratch your back so don't demand so much!' Malaysians made a pact with the devil, accepting May 13 and saying never again Malaysian blood on the streets by Malaysians. Now, when the memory is dim, or even unknown to the youth, when our ethics have sunk to so low to a point where we readily buy stolen intellectual property such as pirated DVD's and fake Rolexes, fake Gucci bags and even prostitutes at karaokes, spas and hotels, we dare to demand for a principled-based rule again? Malaysia is on the path of Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Philippines and Fiji. These are shining examples of failed nations, where the citizens are left to their wits and own devices to find shelter and to put food on the table. All because the peoples had agreed to be divided by the seduction of fascism and apartheid, ie, ‘I am superior to you, I deserve this more than you. Look! There is the evil person that is the cause of your failure.'. Today, Malaysia is in the same GNI (Gross National Income) league with Gabon and Botswana (with Gabon ranked higher than Malaysia according to Raja Petra Kamaruddin). Its leadership, both governing and opposition, are incapable of pulling the people together to drive for a better nation. What kind of leaders do you expect anyway from the pool of people left behind in this country? People who abandon dogs on barren islands (and make global headlines), who bully their maids and practice road-bullying daily. The Malaysian people today have a ‘winner take all and loser be dammed' attitude. ‘I am the boss. I do what I want, screw the law'. Ever see any senior officer's car being issued a ticket for illegal parking? Where you can even see the stretch Perdana with the ‘Hakim' badge parked in a ‘no waiting' zone? See how the ‘adat' in certain states can be ignored? See how the constitution can be ignored? See how the police can walk into a state assembly to remove certain heroic obstacles (but not into the Parliament lobby to rescue a wheelchair-bound legislator from an intimidatory group )? See how some legislative speakers are dragged out of their chairs and their authority ignored (while others can simply dismiss motions to question a confirmed corrupt chief cinister?) So my fellow Malaysians, warts and all, if you firmly believe in leadership by example, then take the cue from our leaders. If you don't, then only you would be suffering from heartburn and indigestion. Cheers, enjoy your ‘stengah' and don't forget the antacids. |
Friday, May 8, 2009
READ and WAKE UP!!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Too much love?
I read this blog post a couple of weeks ago..I personally felt that this guy had really put in a lot of love into his relationship but the girl wasn't being as deep in love as him. Not really good for a relationship huh? but who am i to judge? But I admire deep and true love. It is not easy to find someone whom we can put in our heart and soul. This post is touching.=D
Visit this blog: http://caseyliew.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/3rd-month/
Hope a happy ending for both of them.
P.s. My perfect girl is Audrey-hepburn type of girls.=D
Visit this blog: http://caseyliew.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/3rd-month/
Hope a happy ending for both of them.
P.s. My perfect girl is Audrey-hepburn type of girls.=D
Monday, April 27, 2009
Act of silencing criticism
Our government has been seeking to silence criticisms. It is no doubt practicing dictatorship. I feel sorry for it because I believe that it will soon be replaced. I believe that no power should be in power for too long as power WILL cause degradation morally. As we can see in our present government, they are frantically holding on to their power seeking to give more benefits to the people. No matter what they do, it is ultimately important to put them out of power because we have to maintain the system of check and balance, and uphold the principle of democracy and the spirit of the constitution. The present government has been in power for too long. And we know that power can corrode anyone. I believe no matter how idealistic and upright that person is, once he is in power for too long, he will lose his ideals and aims that used to be his propellant. The government now is like a fish struggling for water, and if anyone wants to see an upright and people-serving BN, they should put it into a clean pool of water by putting it out of power. It is for the well-being of this nation. I will not give up no matter how hard the journey is to glorify and dignify this country. It will be always the place I love.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Police call..
That article below is inspected by the police. A police sergeant called me yesterday's evening at around 8pm. My mind was quite calmed. That guy identified himself as Sarjan Wong. I tried asking his full name but to no avail. I didn't know I would finally get caught writing political comment. It was quite unexpected but still I kept my cool.
I was careful not to admit that I had written that article. How stupid sometimes am I to include my full name in my article. I had thought that I would be fully responsible for my own writing. I had thought that it was a courageous thing to do. I had failed to see the harsh reality of this country where the truth is hidden and facts are twisted.
I thought about my future. How will my future be? If I were to brave myself up to write such articles, it is of certain that my future might be marred by criminal record.
I was careful not to admit that I had written that article. How stupid sometimes am I to include my full name in my article. I had thought that I would be fully responsible for my own writing. I had thought that it was a courageous thing to do. I had failed to see the harsh reality of this country where the truth is hidden and facts are twisted.
I thought about my future. How will my future be? If I were to brave myself up to write such articles, it is of certain that my future might be marred by criminal record.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
~Unknown~
I miss somebody..I love somebody..I wanna die for somebody..
work hard..work hard..work hard..
come luck come luck come luck..
work hard..work hard..work hard..
come luck come luck come luck..
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Haha..i'm damn cool
Today is a happy day for me..I have made a decision..I managed to finish up my assignment on time..I am not going to surrender to this seemingly immutable life..i am fed up of it..So, here i am, i am going to show to u guys that i can conquer the world..i will give no mercy whatsoever..But i will keep my promise to God..and that will be my limit!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Shit!..BOYCOTT WASHINGTON POST!!!!!
This is the excerpt from the Post:"The Iranian businessman was looking for high-quality American electronics, but he had to act stealthily: The special parts he coveted were denied to Iranians, especially those seeking to make roadside bombs to kill U.S. troops in Iraq.
With a few e-mails, the problem was solved. A friendly Malaysian importer would buy the parts from a company in Linden, N.J., and forward them to Iran. All that was left was coming up with a fake name for the invoice. Perhaps a Malaysian engineering school? "Of course, you can use any other company as end-user that you think is better than this," the Iranian businessman, Ahmad Rahzad, wrote in an e-mail dated March 8, 2007."
This is outrageous man!! How could they use Malaysian Companies as an example of the schemes of the unscrupulous Iranian businessman!! It is defamation! People might think Malaysia as a country that assists wars and bombing! We are unequivocally and totally against wars and bombing..
I used to believe that America is a liberal country that sees us Malaysia as a friendly and anti-terrorism country. I used to think that we were not looked down upon in America ,and everybody, no matter their origins, ethics and races, will have an equal chance of prospering in America. Ever since the victory of Obama, I thought that America has changed and come out from the their dark past of racism. I thought that America has become a beacon of hope for world peace. I thought that America had finally acknowledged everyone's contributions including those of minority and had given respect for them.
Having seen such report and the war in Gaza, I am disappointed and doubtful. The cold reality prevails. America is still the country we have known all along. /hai/
This is the excerpt from the Post:"The Iranian businessman was looking for high-quality American electronics, but he had to act stealthily: The special parts he coveted were denied to Iranians, especially those seeking to make roadside bombs to kill U.S. troops in Iraq.
With a few e-mails, the problem was solved. A friendly Malaysian importer would buy the parts from a company in Linden, N.J., and forward them to Iran. All that was left was coming up with a fake name for the invoice. Perhaps a Malaysian engineering school? "Of course, you can use any other company as end-user that you think is better than this," the Iranian businessman, Ahmad Rahzad, wrote in an e-mail dated March 8, 2007."
This is outrageous man!! How could they use Malaysian Companies as an example of the schemes of the unscrupulous Iranian businessman!! It is defamation! People might think Malaysia as a country that assists wars and bombing! We are unequivocally and totally against wars and bombing..
I used to believe that America is a liberal country that sees us Malaysia as a friendly and anti-terrorism country. I used to think that we were not looked down upon in America ,and everybody, no matter their origins, ethics and races, will have an equal chance of prospering in America. Ever since the victory of Obama, I thought that America has changed and come out from the their dark past of racism. I thought that America has become a beacon of hope for world peace. I thought that America had finally acknowledged everyone's contributions including those of minority and had given respect for them.
Having seen such report and the war in Gaza, I am disappointed and doubtful. The cold reality prevails. America is still the country we have known all along. /hai/
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Happy NEW year!!=P
Today is officially 1/1/2009..I have successfully survived on this dynamic earth for 21 years already...Reminiscing my past is something I could not bear to do....I am now waiting for a verdict;a verdict to determine my path either to the good side or bad side..whether i should release myself from my idealistic path or remain on it..Life has shown me unexpected opportunities and also painful failures...Throughout my life until now, I have tried so hard..I have sacrificed so much...But in return, i realise that I did not get what i really wanted..
Hope is something that has sustained and infused the lives of many in battles and struggles. It is also that inconsistent but yet euphoric feeling of hope that swells me with boldness and the roar of fearlessness to pursue my dreams..I could stand on the mountain bird-eying with a sense of fullness with the feeling of hope, knowing that success will eventually come to me. I could behold, and look up at the skies shrouded by clouds, hopeful that my Father in heaven would move mountains and part seas for me knowing that His cloak is always on me. When failures befall upon me, I pray, and I could sense energy-the divine power being imbued through out my soul. It's a warm and powerful feeling as if the Lord had patted on my back..I live on hope ,and hope alone I believe should be able to sustain and fuel me through out this new year.
This new year is full of uncertainty. And, honestly, I hate uncertainty. Many times that life has been so uncertain causing me to fear and face that unpredictable and unknowable turn of event. This has made me to be very ambivalent about probability and statistics. But I accept that life is like a game of probability, and the good luck has the most improbable chances of happening. I don't like to play a game of dice with my attempts so, in this new year, I must learn to prepare better in advance. Luck is never more reliable than analysis and preparation.
In this new year too, I have to learn how to love. I had always felt that love was those sorts of mind-blowing, heart-pounding feelings or infatuation before I have come to know that love is sacrifice, patience and unconditional. Love should not only be confined to your lover or family, but also to be given to everyone around you. Love should come out of me like a flow of fountain moisturizing and giving life to all my neighbours bringing them happiness. I must learn to become a flame bringing liveliness, enthusiasm, passion and happiness to all my friends and acquaintances. And, of course, i want a girl who is willing to be my candle and the source of strength for me to spread out the love.
Finally, I hope that I could learn to know the right and the wrong. I always struggle to distinguish the right from the wrong. These 2 sides of the force always overlap with each other. Sometimes i just hit myself on the head for doing the "right" thing for the "wrong" reason or doing the "right" thing for a bad cause.An example would be donating money to beggars. Is that encouraging them to continue begging if I were to toss a few coins to them? Another example would be forcing my siblings to go on a diet. Did I do it for the sake of making them better looking? Is it right for me to do so? But they're I think comfortable and happy being fat. I was taught to step in a zone called the gray area. However, this made me more confused. So, to distinguish the right from the wrong, and be able to do the right things at the right time for the right reason are my aim for year 2009!
I hope that you who are reading this would reflect upon yourselves regularly to improve yourselves. Life is hard but as living human beings, we should live our lives responsibly and meaningfully.
Hope is something that has sustained and infused the lives of many in battles and struggles. It is also that inconsistent but yet euphoric feeling of hope that swells me with boldness and the roar of fearlessness to pursue my dreams..I could stand on the mountain bird-eying with a sense of fullness with the feeling of hope, knowing that success will eventually come to me. I could behold, and look up at the skies shrouded by clouds, hopeful that my Father in heaven would move mountains and part seas for me knowing that His cloak is always on me. When failures befall upon me, I pray, and I could sense energy-the divine power being imbued through out my soul. It's a warm and powerful feeling as if the Lord had patted on my back..I live on hope ,and hope alone I believe should be able to sustain and fuel me through out this new year.
This new year is full of uncertainty. And, honestly, I hate uncertainty. Many times that life has been so uncertain causing me to fear and face that unpredictable and unknowable turn of event. This has made me to be very ambivalent about probability and statistics. But I accept that life is like a game of probability, and the good luck has the most improbable chances of happening. I don't like to play a game of dice with my attempts so, in this new year, I must learn to prepare better in advance. Luck is never more reliable than analysis and preparation.
In this new year too, I have to learn how to love. I had always felt that love was those sorts of mind-blowing, heart-pounding feelings or infatuation before I have come to know that love is sacrifice, patience and unconditional. Love should not only be confined to your lover or family, but also to be given to everyone around you. Love should come out of me like a flow of fountain moisturizing and giving life to all my neighbours bringing them happiness. I must learn to become a flame bringing liveliness, enthusiasm, passion and happiness to all my friends and acquaintances. And, of course, i want a girl who is willing to be my candle and the source of strength for me to spread out the love.
Finally, I hope that I could learn to know the right and the wrong. I always struggle to distinguish the right from the wrong. These 2 sides of the force always overlap with each other. Sometimes i just hit myself on the head for doing the "right" thing for the "wrong" reason or doing the "right" thing for a bad cause.An example would be donating money to beggars. Is that encouraging them to continue begging if I were to toss a few coins to them? Another example would be forcing my siblings to go on a diet. Did I do it for the sake of making them better looking? Is it right for me to do so? But they're I think comfortable and happy being fat. I was taught to step in a zone called the gray area. However, this made me more confused. So, to distinguish the right from the wrong, and be able to do the right things at the right time for the right reason are my aim for year 2009!
I hope that you who are reading this would reflect upon yourselves regularly to improve yourselves. Life is hard but as living human beings, we should live our lives responsibly and meaningfully.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
here i am..
Left this platform for 18 days already..I have seen good and bad things happening to me..Given that the happening of these things is part of life, i had to accept them, bear with them and live with them..
The feelings of worries and utter confusion often inundate me giving me endless struggles and unceasing fidgeting..My hairs begin to turn white, the wrinkles on my skin becoming obvious..My heart has taught me the feeling of a decade in a glance..
I refuse to surrender to uncertainty..Let it be overcome with a flow of the river of determination and patience..Let sighing turn into joyful cheers..Let the painful groan turn into cries of abundance..
May God bless those in pain, uncertainty and confusion.
The feelings of worries and utter confusion often inundate me giving me endless struggles and unceasing fidgeting..My hairs begin to turn white, the wrinkles on my skin becoming obvious..My heart has taught me the feeling of a decade in a glance..
I refuse to surrender to uncertainty..Let it be overcome with a flow of the river of determination and patience..Let sighing turn into joyful cheers..Let the painful groan turn into cries of abundance..
May God bless those in pain, uncertainty and confusion.
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