Today before going to school, I've the opportunity to surf the net and I revisited a blog which I surfed few days back. This blog earlier on discussed in further detailed of the usage of the word Allah whether it is exclusively for the Muslims alone or shared by all. Reading through the entry opened up my mind and realised that the word is not exclusive as it had been used commonly to denote God for all eternity.
However, this morning I find that the discussion has spread to attacking Islam and no longer criticising UMNO per se. I'm sadden by the words in the blog as it tantamount to racism and highly prejudiced towards Islam. Giving examples of tolerance in the Middle East is not appropriate like saying that Muslims alike freely selling religious paraphernalia to other believers. For me such act is not tolerance but tantamount to ignorance on the part of the seller and it is not condoned in Islam.
I guess the writer is carried away by his sense of crusade and for that I think I should give him the benefit of the doubt. Merely mentioning names like Farish Nor and SIS will not make his arguments bullet proof as the former too are prone to liberalism in Islam which is totally unacceptable. A Muslim is duty bound to follow Islamic tenets throughout his life no matter what his situation is. A Hindu who had early embraced Islam and there's no proof of his denouncing the religion is in fact a Muslim although he may not practised any of the Islamic teachings like praying or fasting.
We should remind ourselves in our quest to uphold democracy not to be overzealous to the extent of belittling other people's belief. As I'm sure the blogger will agree that every religion propagates kindness and tolerance to others but this is certainly not a ticket to hurl heartless accusations towards others particularly if that religion has been recognised by the Federal Constitution as the official religion of Malaysia.
For the blogger, there are countless and wide avenues for us to struggle together but please check yourself against talking about something as sensitive as religion. It is even unfortunate if the blogger himself or herself is a Muslim!
May Allah protect us from misfortunes
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 30, 2007
United we will be voctorious
I have just finished surfing a blog which belongs to VM Koding, the Information Chief of the newly energised Pasok. Going through his entries I realised that he has strong belief in the ability of Sabahans to rule and of course take care of this beloved land of ours. On this point I strongly agree with him as Sabah and Malaysians in Sabah should be respected and duly treated like Malaysians. The recent findings that natives in Sabah and Sarawak lie last in the overall socio economic status of the nation should served as a wake up call to everyone especially those local leaders.
They should in the very beginning stood firm in safeguarding the rights of Malaysians in Sabah not just paying lip service to those in K.L. They should strive harder to give clearer picture of what really happened here in Sabah and not just saying that everything is fine. I am sure that those higher ups will eventually listen and gradually done something to address the issue of backwardness here if our leaders put the people's interest before anything else. What DS Nazri Aziz said with regards to illegal immigrants was partly due to misinformation and lying by our local leaders because they might have something for their own good. Just like what the PKR Interior Chief did a week ago - looking after the foreigners! Why? Surely you all know why.
Coming back to VM Koding's stand, he seems to have great distrust of our fellow Malaysians in the Peninsular due to the current situation whereby it seems that they have everything but saying that they haven't got any. Nonetheless, as true Malaysians we should believe in unity and co-operation to achieve our common goal. I share the view of the skeptics that Pasok alone will not fare better in the upcoming election not only because of their poor track records but also because of their narrow political thinking. Fighting the BN is liken to a battle between David and Goliath between the mighty and the minnow.
They should not be arrogant but instead they should practised humility and by humility I mean realising their weaknesses as well as their limited strength. Instead of being a lone ranger they should sit and co-operate with the other opposition parties just like the infamous Justice League. By totally denying and declining co-operation with others, they have shown their immaturity and their mind is clouded by their distrust of others. Considering their distrust of 'imported' political parties then they should at least have some kind of co-operation with local based parties like Setia and Bersekutu. But again without co-operation and sincerity surely most of opposition candidates will lose including their deposits.
Some may argue that God's plannings we will never know and Pasok may enjoy huge victory over the mighty BN like what happened in 1985 when unknown PBS managed to topple Berjaya or when Pas managed to wrest Terengganu in 1999. However, we must always remember that having two heads is far better than having one functioning head. Having discussion and co-operation will serve as a platform to analyse everything inside and outside. Learn from Umno itself, they realised that they will never managed to win every election since 1952 if not for co-operation from MCA and MIC.
Winning an election is not an easy task and I as a political green compared to those in Pasok admits that I don't have even an iota of experience in politics but I know the power of being humble. Being humble means I know my limitations thus helps me to plan for any mountainous task. Again we must learn from history like what happened to Hindraf, they failed because their struggle was based on individual causes but imagine what will happen if it was a concentrated efforts by Malaysians transcending faiths and colours.
Long live Momogun
They should in the very beginning stood firm in safeguarding the rights of Malaysians in Sabah not just paying lip service to those in K.L. They should strive harder to give clearer picture of what really happened here in Sabah and not just saying that everything is fine. I am sure that those higher ups will eventually listen and gradually done something to address the issue of backwardness here if our leaders put the people's interest before anything else. What DS Nazri Aziz said with regards to illegal immigrants was partly due to misinformation and lying by our local leaders because they might have something for their own good. Just like what the PKR Interior Chief did a week ago - looking after the foreigners! Why? Surely you all know why.
Coming back to VM Koding's stand, he seems to have great distrust of our fellow Malaysians in the Peninsular due to the current situation whereby it seems that they have everything but saying that they haven't got any. Nonetheless, as true Malaysians we should believe in unity and co-operation to achieve our common goal. I share the view of the skeptics that Pasok alone will not fare better in the upcoming election not only because of their poor track records but also because of their narrow political thinking. Fighting the BN is liken to a battle between David and Goliath between the mighty and the minnow.
They should not be arrogant but instead they should practised humility and by humility I mean realising their weaknesses as well as their limited strength. Instead of being a lone ranger they should sit and co-operate with the other opposition parties just like the infamous Justice League. By totally denying and declining co-operation with others, they have shown their immaturity and their mind is clouded by their distrust of others. Considering their distrust of 'imported' political parties then they should at least have some kind of co-operation with local based parties like Setia and Bersekutu. But again without co-operation and sincerity surely most of opposition candidates will lose including their deposits.
Some may argue that God's plannings we will never know and Pasok may enjoy huge victory over the mighty BN like what happened in 1985 when unknown PBS managed to topple Berjaya or when Pas managed to wrest Terengganu in 1999. However, we must always remember that having two heads is far better than having one functioning head. Having discussion and co-operation will serve as a platform to analyse everything inside and outside. Learn from Umno itself, they realised that they will never managed to win every election since 1952 if not for co-operation from MCA and MIC.
Winning an election is not an easy task and I as a political green compared to those in Pasok admits that I don't have even an iota of experience in politics but I know the power of being humble. Being humble means I know my limitations thus helps me to plan for any mountainous task. Again we must learn from history like what happened to Hindraf, they failed because their struggle was based on individual causes but imagine what will happen if it was a concentrated efforts by Malaysians transcending faiths and colours.
Long live Momogun
Pencapaian Bahasa Dalam PMR
"Menurut Persatuan Linguistik Malaysia, Profesor Dato' Dr Awang Sariyan , perangkaan menunjukkan bahawa berlaku kemerosotan pencapaian pelajar dalam mata pelajaran Sains dan Matematik berbanding dengan keputusan pada tahun 2006 dan 2005 walaupun dikatakan stabil. Tambahnya lagi, pencapaian tersebut menunjukkan bahawa pengajaran Sains dan Matematik dalam bahasa Inggeris tidak meningkatkan pencapaian dalam kedua-dua mata pelajaran itu. Jelasnya, faedah kepada pelajar dengan penggunaan bahasa Inggeris dalam pengajaran kedua-dua mata pelajaran itu tidak pula dinyatakan secara khusus dan jelas iaitu daripada segi apa dan dalam bentuk apa. Selain itu katanya, peningkatan calon yang menjawab dalam bahasa Inggeris bagi kedua-dua mata pelajaran itu pula tidak dinyatakan jumlah atau peratusannya. Jika berlaku peningkatan, ia tidak dapat menjadikannya kewajaran pelaksanaan dasar tersebut."Kesan PPSMI kepada pelajar luar bandar dijangka berterusan untuk tempoh yang panjang. Jika akhirnya pelajar luar bandar dapat mengikuti Sains dan Matematik dalam bahasa Inggeris sekalipun, kesan yang sering saya tekankan ialah punahnya jati diri dan salah satu asas tonggak tamadun kita, iaitu bahasa Melayu. "Kita percaya pentingnya kemajuan dicapai dalam acuan sendiri seperti yang diungkapkan dalam Wawasan 2020, tetapi pelaksanaan bertentangan dengan kepercayaan itu," katanya. Sehubungan dengan itu, beliau mengulangi kenyataannya sebelum ini iaitu jika hendak meningkatkan penguasaan bahasa
Inggeris, maka usaha dan strategi hendaklah dirancang melalui proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran bahasa Inggeris itu, bukan melalui pengajaran mata pelajaran lain"
Demikian komen seorang pakar bahasa berkenaan pencapaian mata pelajaran Bahasa dalam PMR baru - baru ini. Anda fikirkanlah sendiri intipatinya.
Bukan Pejuang Bahasa
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu - Ranau
Today, early in the morning an old comrade called saying that he's on the way to Ranau. I wasn't surprise as he had informed me earlier on his impending trip. Later, another colleague of mine called and told me about our friend's trip. Later, at about then we met at Medan Selera and immediately we started to trade off stories in our usual peculiar ways.
Yup, we have our differences but after some time and compounded by the fact that we haven't seen each other for a long time. His ideas are very different of mine but we managed to cool it off at least on my part. I have so many things to argue but then the time and place weren't right so I just settled on pressing matters - updates on our long lost friends.
After some time, my friend and his entourages decided to part ways and I was invited by another friend to visit his new home. He told me that he spent about 90k for his cute and comfy home. I liked the design but I prefer my kitchen to be separated from the main house. I'm sure that's his plan also but because of the limited space he had to combine everything and crammed them into one. Nonetheless, as I mentioned his home is comfortable and neat enough for his growing families. I envied him for that - having his own house coupled with a couple of babies!
Then, he sent me home where I had a chat with my colleague. I asked him about PMR and he confirmed my fear that none of our candidates got 7A with the overall percentage recorded a marked contrast to last year's. He added that this could be attributed to the 'clean' exam. Might be but I was still disappointed with the overall results. I hoped that my subject managed to maintain its momentum or at least showed no significant decline from last year.
It's only a few hours but I have gone through so many that to greater extent will change my perceptions and feelings towards 2008.
Can't wait to start work!
Yup, we have our differences but after some time and compounded by the fact that we haven't seen each other for a long time. His ideas are very different of mine but we managed to cool it off at least on my part. I have so many things to argue but then the time and place weren't right so I just settled on pressing matters - updates on our long lost friends.
After some time, my friend and his entourages decided to part ways and I was invited by another friend to visit his new home. He told me that he spent about 90k for his cute and comfy home. I liked the design but I prefer my kitchen to be separated from the main house. I'm sure that's his plan also but because of the limited space he had to combine everything and crammed them into one. Nonetheless, as I mentioned his home is comfortable and neat enough for his growing families. I envied him for that - having his own house coupled with a couple of babies!
Then, he sent me home where I had a chat with my colleague. I asked him about PMR and he confirmed my fear that none of our candidates got 7A with the overall percentage recorded a marked contrast to last year's. He added that this could be attributed to the 'clean' exam. Might be but I was still disappointed with the overall results. I hoped that my subject managed to maintain its momentum or at least showed no significant decline from last year.
It's only a few hours but I have gone through so many that to greater extent will change my perceptions and feelings towards 2008.
Can't wait to start work!
Friday, December 28, 2007
Lets play the guessing game
Actually I have nothing much to say or write at this moment since nothing really interesting occurred today except that one of my student got 6A in her PMR but it wasn't confirmed yet. If she really got 6A then my fear is by now confirmed. In fact, looking at their previous results I was half expecting something like this will happen. Now, I wonder what she got for the non A paper? Was it my subject or other subjects? If it was mine then, oh my god! How frustrating I will be, can't imagine how disappointed I feel.
Anyway, if she really got such result, then it is only appropriate to congratulate her for her effort and probably and this I really to be the case - someone got 7A or better, there are some who could do some miracles and again hopefully she (yup, another she I 'm afraid) got what I dreamt of her and the rest of the class.
Well, it's no use playing the guessing game, I will know everything (almost) on Monday hopefully when we all meet for the opening staff meeting at 12 noon. God willing, overall percentage of my subject supersedes last year's considering the ability of my students.
Can't wait till Monday
Anyway, if she really got such result, then it is only appropriate to congratulate her for her effort and probably and this I really to be the case - someone got 7A or better, there are some who could do some miracles and again hopefully she (yup, another she I 'm afraid) got what I dreamt of her and the rest of the class.
Well, it's no use playing the guessing game, I will know everything (almost) on Monday hopefully when we all meet for the opening staff meeting at 12 noon. God willing, overall percentage of my subject supersedes last year's considering the ability of my students.
Can't wait till Monday
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Assasination
Just before going to bed, I thought of checking my mails and also surf my favourite site but then I saw something shocking on Yahoo! Ex- Prime Minister of Pakistan, Bhutto was assassinated somewhere around 6,30 pm local time.
I wasn't fond of her but the turbulence in Pakistan is something that I'm very interested in primarily because of the situation Musharraf is in. Although she wasn't the first female head of state but she created some sort of history by being a female Muslim head of government and coincidentally her father was also a 'martyred' Prime Minister himself. Indeed, her passing was a shock not because she's dead but because of the state of her death, so sudden and furthermore she was a well-known figure.
But that is something true fighters should think of, just few weeks ago Allah delayed her passing when she escaped unhurt in a bomb blast. Surely, if we gone through like her I am surely many will back off and stay away from politics.Hopefully, her passing will encourage those she left behind to double their efforts in fighting against injustice and greed. May all the fighters in our country be strong and bestowed with high spirit to ensure that we all can live a better life. Insya Allah.
Still in shock
I wasn't fond of her but the turbulence in Pakistan is something that I'm very interested in primarily because of the situation Musharraf is in. Although she wasn't the first female head of state but she created some sort of history by being a female Muslim head of government and coincidentally her father was also a 'martyred' Prime Minister himself. Indeed, her passing was a shock not because she's dead but because of the state of her death, so sudden and furthermore she was a well-known figure.
But that is something true fighters should think of, just few weeks ago Allah delayed her passing when she escaped unhurt in a bomb blast. Surely, if we gone through like her I am surely many will back off and stay away from politics.Hopefully, her passing will encourage those she left behind to double their efforts in fighting against injustice and greed. May all the fighters in our country be strong and bestowed with high spirit to ensure that we all can live a better life. Insya Allah.
Still in shock
Update
Today after getting a hair cut, I went to have my breakfast with my wife. I then went to the school with the pretext of knowing the PMR results which are supposed to be given away b y ten a.m. Arriving at the school, I only saw a few students whom I presumed haven't received theirs yet. I then proceeded to my cubicle to take some unnecessary books back home. I noticed that some of the offices have moved, now the admin office is located outside the Principal's office while their former domain is now occupied by Guidance Unit. Meanwhile, the Hostel unit is now at the former Guidance unit office.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
School fees dilemma
Since the government announced the abolishment of school fees, lots of reactions from various quarters of the society some are in favour of the action while many still express their doubts on the issue as there are still fees to be paid though the government had said otherwise. Although the government had decided to abolished the school fees but now the parents have to fork out between RM23.50 to RM38.00 depending on certain factors such as socioeconomic status of the students.
Many argued that such move to abolish the fees and replacing it with another albeit the different names is an act of cheating and misleading by the government. They argued that if the government decided to abolish the fees than why put something else in its place, which is equivalent to fees? They further argued that there should not be anymore fees whatsoever. They want a totally free education system!
However, they seem to forget the old adage that there is no freebies in this world and if they expect their children to get the best in the education system therefore they have to sacrifice a lot. Sadly, many are willing to 'invest' in cigarettes, unnecessary entertainment, lavish accessories for themselves and their cars instead of investing in their children future. Admittedly, the government might had committed an error by announcing the abolishment of the school fees but they did so with a condition - the fees abolished referred to special fees and not incidental fees which I should say the 'life and soul' of any schools.
As rational Malaysians, we should realised that the schools do not receive enough funds for its operations. Oftentimes, the teachers themselves have to go deep into their pockets for some expenses which the school is unable to provide due to tight finance. At least with the 'packages', those teachers could lessen their burden as they themselves are parents. It is sad to see some who viewed the government's action as victimising the parents but have they also considered the sacrifices done by the teachers in incurring extra expenses which by right should be born by the biological parents?
Malaysians since time immemorial are used to subsidy and thus in terms of their own flesh and blood they expect to get everything for no cost. I am sure for those from poor or lower income families, they can ask for assistance and some kind of leeway. They can always discuss with the school or voice out their predicaments through the Parents Teachers Association. In fact, the decision to impose the new fee schedules is done through a thorough discussion with the parents. PTAs should play an active role in disseminating the rationale behind such decision to the parents since they are very close to the school, they should know everything that happen in the school and do not sitting there like lame ducks accepting whatever comes their way but later utter negative things about those decisions which de facto are theirs since they are members in the discussion with the school.
Not a lame duck
Many argued that such move to abolish the fees and replacing it with another albeit the different names is an act of cheating and misleading by the government. They argued that if the government decided to abolish the fees than why put something else in its place, which is equivalent to fees? They further argued that there should not be anymore fees whatsoever. They want a totally free education system!
However, they seem to forget the old adage that there is no freebies in this world and if they expect their children to get the best in the education system therefore they have to sacrifice a lot. Sadly, many are willing to 'invest' in cigarettes, unnecessary entertainment, lavish accessories for themselves and their cars instead of investing in their children future. Admittedly, the government might had committed an error by announcing the abolishment of the school fees but they did so with a condition - the fees abolished referred to special fees and not incidental fees which I should say the 'life and soul' of any schools.
As rational Malaysians, we should realised that the schools do not receive enough funds for its operations. Oftentimes, the teachers themselves have to go deep into their pockets for some expenses which the school is unable to provide due to tight finance. At least with the 'packages', those teachers could lessen their burden as they themselves are parents. It is sad to see some who viewed the government's action as victimising the parents but have they also considered the sacrifices done by the teachers in incurring extra expenses which by right should be born by the biological parents?
Malaysians since time immemorial are used to subsidy and thus in terms of their own flesh and blood they expect to get everything for no cost. I am sure for those from poor or lower income families, they can ask for assistance and some kind of leeway. They can always discuss with the school or voice out their predicaments through the Parents Teachers Association. In fact, the decision to impose the new fee schedules is done through a thorough discussion with the parents. PTAs should play an active role in disseminating the rationale behind such decision to the parents since they are very close to the school, they should know everything that happen in the school and do not sitting there like lame ducks accepting whatever comes their way but later utter negative things about those decisions which de facto are theirs since they are members in the discussion with the school.
Not a lame duck
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Wisdom
This morning, when I switched on my laptop I directly went to the Utusan web,reading the headlines of the day and one interesting headline is on the Paranjothy Saga. Immediately I started to surf the net looking for more materials on the issue. Along the way I also came across other issues as well, major ones like the usage on the word Allah by non Muslims, a very extensive research had been done by the writer.
Looking at the current scenarios of Malaysia causes uneasiness and it is not exaggerating if I say we are in the state of slipping into unimaginable chaos. It seems that everyone is now speaking out loud to say the least about what they perceive as matters of dire consequences. Now, it is our fellow Indians who are in the limelight provoking reactions for all corners and gradually this will spread to others as well especially those who feel that they have suffered enough. Dangerously, instead of calming things down some revert to the same tactics fuelling the matters even fiercer.
As a loyal Malaysian who has nowhere to go I think we be more responsible in all our conducts. Those in power should act with wisdom and do not just blurts what's in their mind. Look around us do we need another May 13? Do we want those horrible things happening in Pakistan or Southern Thai to appear here? I am certain all will say in the negative. We are playing with fire here and I say playing because not all of us are thinking straight, they say or express whatever comes from their narrow mind. They talk from unchecked emotion and of course while many are really voicing out the fact but at the same time there are also who are taking advantage of the scenario by proclaiming themselves as heroes of their causes.
Indeed absolute freedom corrupts absolutely. The Prime Minister openness is being exploited mercilessly by some irresponsible individuals or is it because of the Prime Minister's weaknesses. Whatever the case, my mischievous mind keep coming to Tun Mahathir's style of clamping down with ISA. Hence many dreaded the ISA I think that it is only wise that everyone practise their utmost wisdom before things blown out of proportion. I should emphasis that we do not want another May 13.
Think wisely, act wisely and say wisely
Looking at the current scenarios of Malaysia causes uneasiness and it is not exaggerating if I say we are in the state of slipping into unimaginable chaos. It seems that everyone is now speaking out loud to say the least about what they perceive as matters of dire consequences. Now, it is our fellow Indians who are in the limelight provoking reactions for all corners and gradually this will spread to others as well especially those who feel that they have suffered enough. Dangerously, instead of calming things down some revert to the same tactics fuelling the matters even fiercer.
As a loyal Malaysian who has nowhere to go I think we be more responsible in all our conducts. Those in power should act with wisdom and do not just blurts what's in their mind. Look around us do we need another May 13? Do we want those horrible things happening in Pakistan or Southern Thai to appear here? I am certain all will say in the negative. We are playing with fire here and I say playing because not all of us are thinking straight, they say or express whatever comes from their narrow mind. They talk from unchecked emotion and of course while many are really voicing out the fact but at the same time there are also who are taking advantage of the scenario by proclaiming themselves as heroes of their causes.
Indeed absolute freedom corrupts absolutely. The Prime Minister openness is being exploited mercilessly by some irresponsible individuals or is it because of the Prime Minister's weaknesses. Whatever the case, my mischievous mind keep coming to Tun Mahathir's style of clamping down with ISA. Hence many dreaded the ISA I think that it is only wise that everyone practise their utmost wisdom before things blown out of proportion. I should emphasis that we do not want another May 13.
Think wisely, act wisely and say wisely
Monday, December 24, 2007
A Humble Beginning
We meet again after a long due. Last night, yup I sent my 'final' (hopefully) proposal draft to my supervisor and again hopefully there would be no more drafts...haha. I'm getting tired of doing that considering all the time and efforts I put on to come up with those. My colleagues have already submitted theirs to the university last Friday while I 'm still stuck not even half way. Well, actually it had all the ingredients of a proposal but still my learned supervisor isn't impressed! Again...hahaha. Sigh.
My wife's not at home thus I've the time to myself and so here we are, my latest piece of mind. This morning while searching for old time classmate of mine, I came across another classmate well, he's my course mate back in my younger days. I saw his name in a stranger's blog and because his is so familiar I straight away clicked on his name and I was reading his entries!
Now, he's a hot shot criminal attorney in town. Almost everyday if there's a criminal trial his name will probably came out. He came from a humble background and I still remember how his meals looked like. Gravied rice and an egg! We had the same but most probably he chose them because of his tight budget whereas for me there's no other choice and of course I had similar motive as his.
Now, seven years later he's a somebody. I am happy for him, to see him reaps glory one after another after his long 'sufferings'. There you have a classic story about Allah's greatness and blessings. Somehow, if we really put some honest and tireless efforts He surely will provide what we are looking for. Sound familiar to me, hopefully again my proposal will go through this time without much fuss!
Res ipsa loquitor!
My wife's not at home thus I've the time to myself and so here we are, my latest piece of mind. This morning while searching for old time classmate of mine, I came across another classmate well, he's my course mate back in my younger days. I saw his name in a stranger's blog and because his is so familiar I straight away clicked on his name and I was reading his entries!
Now, he's a hot shot criminal attorney in town. Almost everyday if there's a criminal trial his name will probably came out. He came from a humble background and I still remember how his meals looked like. Gravied rice and an egg! We had the same but most probably he chose them because of his tight budget whereas for me there's no other choice and of course I had similar motive as his.
Now, seven years later he's a somebody. I am happy for him, to see him reaps glory one after another after his long 'sufferings'. There you have a classic story about Allah's greatness and blessings. Somehow, if we really put some honest and tireless efforts He surely will provide what we are looking for. Sound familiar to me, hopefully again my proposal will go through this time without much fuss!
Res ipsa loquitor!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
May I Speak?
Few days ago I went to tidy up my cubicle at the school. I was there for couple of hours. going through all the garbage? all over my table. Then after some times, I was finally done. What did I accomplish? Well, at least I managed to tidy up my working space which had been abandoned for quite some time after the holidays. I'd been trying to go to the office but holidays make me very the lazy one.
Actually my primary purpose of writing or typing this entry is to spill my guts on something that many will not dare to touch. It's simple yet detrimental if we aren't careful. Freedom of speech, that's my topic. Why can't we differ in our opinions and views especially in politics? Are we robots which're made to follow and just following? I realise that limitless freedom is dangerous and in fact there's no such thing as freedom per se.
Sometimes well, most of the time I wonder why we aren't allowed to talk to be frank of what we really want to say what's in our mind what do we feel about something. All those things. Some of us are suppose to suppress our feelings particularly when it touch government of the day. We aren't allowed to criticise or talk something out of line about those in power only because we are in tghe government. I remember during the time of the Companions, one dared to hold out his sword to the Ruler just to show that he's willing to do something if the Ruler betrays his obligations. And the ruler himself is a companion of the Prophet, who is personally educated and tutored by the great man himself yet in our time we aren't suppose to do that what more if we do something like the one above - holding out a sword.
As for me while I am not in favour with some of what the government are doing but still I am doing my job properly because I realise that the society is counting on me to deliver my best, and that is what I am trying my best to fulfill. The people is indeed the ones who are paying me through the taxes and as such I'm indebted to them forever. Nonetheless, to give the benefit of the doubts to the higher ups, it is actually their subordinates who have become obsess with 'being in line' all the times and it is them who are the real arbitrators in such matter, they are the ones who are unwilling to open up to offer leeways to others to speak up their mind.
To sum up, we should remember that we are not immune, we are here on earth in this world to learn. Therefore, we should be given leeways speak up and not being a mute!
Freedom is never free!
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Actually my primary purpose of writing or typing this entry is to spill my guts on something that many will not dare to touch. It's simple yet detrimental if we aren't careful. Freedom of speech, that's my topic. Why can't we differ in our opinions and views especially in politics? Are we robots which're made to follow and just following? I realise that limitless freedom is dangerous and in fact there's no such thing as freedom per se.
Sometimes well, most of the time I wonder why we aren't allowed to talk to be frank of what we really want to say what's in our mind what do we feel about something. All those things. Some of us are suppose to suppress our feelings particularly when it touch government of the day. We aren't allowed to criticise or talk something out of line about those in power only because we are in tghe government. I remember during the time of the Companions, one dared to hold out his sword to the Ruler just to show that he's willing to do something if the Ruler betrays his obligations. And the ruler himself is a companion of the Prophet, who is personally educated and tutored by the great man himself yet in our time we aren't suppose to do that what more if we do something like the one above - holding out a sword.
As for me while I am not in favour with some of what the government are doing but still I am doing my job properly because I realise that the society is counting on me to deliver my best, and that is what I am trying my best to fulfill. The people is indeed the ones who are paying me through the taxes and as such I'm indebted to them forever. Nonetheless, to give the benefit of the doubts to the higher ups, it is actually their subordinates who have become obsess with 'being in line' all the times and it is them who are the real arbitrators in such matter, they are the ones who are unwilling to open up to offer leeways to others to speak up their mind.
To sum up, we should remember that we are not immune, we are here on earth in this world to learn. Therefore, we should be given leeways speak up and not being a mute!
Freedom is never free!
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Monday, December 10, 2007
Creepy?
A few days ago I 'landed' on a blog...at first glance there was nothing extra ordinary of the blog but one comment made a difference. The visitor said I was hop blogging seems that the owner of this blog 'has passed on". Out of a sudden, that blog became very interesting. I started searching for the departed owner who posted her last blog in April while she passed on about a month later with her husband.
I discovered that she died due to an auto accident. Indeed, she wasn't a celebrity but I feel that a blog belonging to a departed soul was interesting. Browsing through her postings a fact dawned on me, she had earlier on posted 'signs' of her imminent passing. She wrote about missing someone and the likes. Initially, I thought she died because of some illness. We may never know whether she somehow had some premonitions about her passing but as one blogger correctly observed we anticipate one will die as he's on his deathbed but we will not imagine that one who's healthy will pass on so suddenly.
Well, as all Believers believe that death is inevitable I too have strong believe in death but hopefully when the time comes I will be fully ready to go. Many may say they do not fear death but personally I am scared of death, it's painful and what will happen afterwards. Ya Allah, kurniakanlah kematian yang mulia pada hambaMu ini, Amin....
To Suzana Jafri Tay and her Husband, Juhari Maswari may your souls rest in peace. I will never know both of you but at least you left a legacy through your blog. An insights by those faithfully departed. Al- Fatihah.
Death is a fact
I discovered that she died due to an auto accident. Indeed, she wasn't a celebrity but I feel that a blog belonging to a departed soul was interesting. Browsing through her postings a fact dawned on me, she had earlier on posted 'signs' of her imminent passing. She wrote about missing someone and the likes. Initially, I thought she died because of some illness. We may never know whether she somehow had some premonitions about her passing but as one blogger correctly observed we anticipate one will die as he's on his deathbed but we will not imagine that one who's healthy will pass on so suddenly.
Well, as all Believers believe that death is inevitable I too have strong believe in death but hopefully when the time comes I will be fully ready to go. Many may say they do not fear death but personally I am scared of death, it's painful and what will happen afterwards. Ya Allah, kurniakanlah kematian yang mulia pada hambaMu ini, Amin....
To Suzana Jafri Tay and her Husband, Juhari Maswari may your souls rest in peace. I will never know both of you but at least you left a legacy through your blog. An insights by those faithfully departed. Al- Fatihah.
Death is a fact
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Ada Apa dengan HINDRAF?
Seluruh negara kecoh dengan perhimpunan 'haram' HINDRAF baru - baru ini. Gempar seluruh negara dan tidak semena-mena beberapa pihak segera menyelar dan mengutuk perlakuan biadap segelintir masyarakat India ini. Rata - rata menyalahkan HINDRAF kerana tindakan mereka yang dianggap keterlaluan hingga sanggup mendakwa negara ini mengamalkan dasr pembersihan etnik.
Namun di celah -celah kutukan dan celaan itu, sesetengah melihatnya sebagai satu tindakan wajar. Tindakan tersebut wajar atas rasional bahawa memang terdapat kaum yang masih ketinggalan dalam segenap aspek terutamanya sosial dan ekonomi walaupun hakikat itu tidak diakui oleh pemerintah. Walau bagaimapun mereka yang menyokong tindakan HINDRAF tidaklah seratus peratus mengiakan perlakuan mereka.
Golongan ini berpendapat bahawa HINDRAF atau mana-mana golongan tidak wajar menjadikan ras sebagai platform perjuangan mereka. Ras hanya akan membawa keburukan kerana ia seolah -olah menidakkan bahawa kaum lain tidak tertindas. Ini jelas apabila satu stesen tv swasta segera mengeluarkan data - data yang menunjukkan bahawa antara lain kaum India menduduki taraf yang lebih baik berbanding Melayu dari segi pendapatan per kapita isi rum,ah.
Rasanya itu memang benar dan kaum India sendiri sekurang -kurangnya boleh berbangga apabila bangsa mereka diiktiraf dalam negara ini sedang nasib bangsa-bangsa minoriti lain yang merupakan anak jati atau bumiputera tidak menikmatinya. Bukti? Anda lihat sahaja borang -borang yang perlu dan pernah anda isi selama ini tidak kiralah borang itu borang jawatan kosong, memohon kad kredit dan sebagainya. Lihat ruangan bangsa atau keturunan - tiga bangsa mesti tertera di situ;Melayu, Cina dan India sedangkan bangsa bumiputera yang sepatutnya dinyatakan tiada! Dengan perit golongan Orang Asli, bumiputera Sabah dan Sarawak 'terpaksa' menandakan lain -lain sebagai keturunan mereka!
Konotasi perkataan lain-lain tentunya amat perit setelah nenek moyang mereka bertungkus lumus berkorban untuk menjadi warga sebuiah negara merdeka tetapi cuma dibayar dengan perkataan lain-lain. Kedudukan ekonomi bumiputera di Sabah dan Sarawak sendiri amat menyedihkan walaupun diakui ia lebih baik berbanding suatu ketika dahulu.Namun kiranya ia dibandingkan dengan kaum India rasanya mereka jauh lebih baik.
Nah, setelah membaca keluhan di atas saya yakin bahawa perjuangan atas dasar ras amat bahaya dalam konteks negara majmuk seperti Malaysia. Oleh yang demikian, cadangasn dan saranan golongan yang berpendapat bahawa perjuangan mengatasi penindasan dan perjuangan ke arah kesaksamaan wajar didasari dengan pendekatan 'kebersamaan' dan penyertaan semua rakyat negara ini tanpa mengira bangsa.
Malaysia negaraku!
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Namun di celah -celah kutukan dan celaan itu, sesetengah melihatnya sebagai satu tindakan wajar. Tindakan tersebut wajar atas rasional bahawa memang terdapat kaum yang masih ketinggalan dalam segenap aspek terutamanya sosial dan ekonomi walaupun hakikat itu tidak diakui oleh pemerintah. Walau bagaimapun mereka yang menyokong tindakan HINDRAF tidaklah seratus peratus mengiakan perlakuan mereka.
Golongan ini berpendapat bahawa HINDRAF atau mana-mana golongan tidak wajar menjadikan ras sebagai platform perjuangan mereka. Ras hanya akan membawa keburukan kerana ia seolah -olah menidakkan bahawa kaum lain tidak tertindas. Ini jelas apabila satu stesen tv swasta segera mengeluarkan data - data yang menunjukkan bahawa antara lain kaum India menduduki taraf yang lebih baik berbanding Melayu dari segi pendapatan per kapita isi rum,ah.
Rasanya itu memang benar dan kaum India sendiri sekurang -kurangnya boleh berbangga apabila bangsa mereka diiktiraf dalam negara ini sedang nasib bangsa-bangsa minoriti lain yang merupakan anak jati atau bumiputera tidak menikmatinya. Bukti? Anda lihat sahaja borang -borang yang perlu dan pernah anda isi selama ini tidak kiralah borang itu borang jawatan kosong, memohon kad kredit dan sebagainya. Lihat ruangan bangsa atau keturunan - tiga bangsa mesti tertera di situ;Melayu, Cina dan India sedangkan bangsa bumiputera yang sepatutnya dinyatakan tiada! Dengan perit golongan Orang Asli, bumiputera Sabah dan Sarawak 'terpaksa' menandakan lain -lain sebagai keturunan mereka!
Konotasi perkataan lain-lain tentunya amat perit setelah nenek moyang mereka bertungkus lumus berkorban untuk menjadi warga sebuiah negara merdeka tetapi cuma dibayar dengan perkataan lain-lain. Kedudukan ekonomi bumiputera di Sabah dan Sarawak sendiri amat menyedihkan walaupun diakui ia lebih baik berbanding suatu ketika dahulu.Namun kiranya ia dibandingkan dengan kaum India rasanya mereka jauh lebih baik.
Nah, setelah membaca keluhan di atas saya yakin bahawa perjuangan atas dasar ras amat bahaya dalam konteks negara majmuk seperti Malaysia. Oleh yang demikian, cadangasn dan saranan golongan yang berpendapat bahawa perjuangan mengatasi penindasan dan perjuangan ke arah kesaksamaan wajar didasari dengan pendekatan 'kebersamaan' dan penyertaan semua rakyat negara ini tanpa mengira bangsa.
Malaysia negaraku!
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007
English or BM?
It is now December and in a few weeks time schools will be full again and I can imagine how hectic it would be particularly in the primary schools with those first timers. Teachers will then have to divide their attention to two sets of people - the first timers and the old timers and of course the very - very old timers who think they know everything about their children and the school. Well, good luck to teachers.
A few days ago a local paper had published views of various sections of the society about Etems or PPSMI. I was surprised to see their reactions most of them or I can say all of them are against reverting back to BM in the teaching of Science and Math. Well, most of them say the act is looking returning to the stone age or something. Some of them argue that all these while their children have been struggling but now they have settled down.
Well, to certain extent I agree with them but these are the minorities the majority are those in the rural areas where some may find it very hard even to excuse themselves to the rest room! If those in the urban areas are still familiarising themselves those in the urban areas are still in shock although the change was initiated back in 2002 especially those in the secondary schools. Out of the blue they have to learn or re learn everything in English. In the beginning they are afraid of English now they are even more scared of Science and Maths. Those who agree to stick to Etems I think are inconsiderate and selfish because they are not the ones will have to bear the burden but their children. Let us once in a while listen to what children say like in those Petronas ads " Kanak-kanak Memahaminya".
They view English as something detached and alien to their lives, they will not use English at home, who'll be their sparing partners? Their parents? Oh no,their parents may think that they are belittling them rather than communicating with them. Many may not realised the real problem. Students are weak in English and as such they lack the tools and motivation to learn it. Suddenly Science or Maths is now taught in English. The clear blue sky now turns into black rainy day.
Some may have forgotten the burden of English teachers who now are overburden with teaching and tutoring two sets of people - Science and Maths teachers and of course the students themselves. Some are even unlucky still because they have to teach Science or Maths as well!
One solution to this problem is to reopen English national type schools once again which were abandoned some times ago. By doing this, parents and students will have ample opportunity to choose between English, BM or other vernacular languages.
Lets ask the children!
http://www.wangrakyat.net?reff=caeser76
A few days ago a local paper had published views of various sections of the society about Etems or PPSMI. I was surprised to see their reactions most of them or I can say all of them are against reverting back to BM in the teaching of Science and Math. Well, most of them say the act is looking returning to the stone age or something. Some of them argue that all these while their children have been struggling but now they have settled down.
Well, to certain extent I agree with them but these are the minorities the majority are those in the rural areas where some may find it very hard even to excuse themselves to the rest room! If those in the urban areas are still familiarising themselves those in the urban areas are still in shock although the change was initiated back in 2002 especially those in the secondary schools. Out of the blue they have to learn or re learn everything in English. In the beginning they are afraid of English now they are even more scared of Science and Maths. Those who agree to stick to Etems I think are inconsiderate and selfish because they are not the ones will have to bear the burden but their children. Let us once in a while listen to what children say like in those Petronas ads " Kanak-kanak Memahaminya".
They view English as something detached and alien to their lives, they will not use English at home, who'll be their sparing partners? Their parents? Oh no,their parents may think that they are belittling them rather than communicating with them. Many may not realised the real problem. Students are weak in English and as such they lack the tools and motivation to learn it. Suddenly Science or Maths is now taught in English. The clear blue sky now turns into black rainy day.
Some may have forgotten the burden of English teachers who now are overburden with teaching and tutoring two sets of people - Science and Maths teachers and of course the students themselves. Some are even unlucky still because they have to teach Science or Maths as well!
One solution to this problem is to reopen English national type schools once again which were abandoned some times ago. By doing this, parents and students will have ample opportunity to choose between English, BM or other vernacular languages.
Lets ask the children!
http://www.wangrakyat.net?reff=caeser76
Monday, December 3, 2007
GANJIL
Perkara-perkara ganjil dalam sistem pendidikan negara:
1. Guru-guru siswazah 'berboskan' guru-guru lepasan diploma di sekolah rendah.
2. Guru -guru pasca siswazah sama taraf dengan guru ijazah asas.
3. Gaji guru ijazah lebih rendah dari guru diploma.
Ada sesapa boleh jawab?
1. Guru-guru siswazah 'berboskan' guru-guru lepasan diploma di sekolah rendah.
2. Guru -guru pasca siswazah sama taraf dengan guru ijazah asas.
3. Gaji guru ijazah lebih rendah dari guru diploma.
Ada sesapa boleh jawab?
New Blog
Just now I stumbled upon a great blog by a teacher/reachers. The contents are explosive. Check it out under What Say You below.
Opinion on a Sunday II
This came out last Sunday in my favourite section of Daily Express
Pay attention to grouses and seek solutions
WHAT is Twest Awfa? I heard this phrase coined by someone back in my university days. It's actually Together We Stand (TWEST) Apart We Fall (AWFA) loosely translated from the Malay saying, Bersatu Teguh Bercerai Roboh - or is it the way round?
Malaysia is, indeed, a harmonious and peaceful country.
May 13, 1969 was indeed a tragic moment in our infant nation prompting the Government to promulgate and enforce certain rules and regulations to ensure that matters deemed sensitive will not be transgressed upon by anyone.
Since then we all live in a relatively peaceful environment. Everyone is getting familiar with such condition. Thus anything seen as sensitive will see action taken.
Pak Lah's predecessor, Tun M in the 80's took a wider approach through his Operasi Lalang where many opposition leaders were detained under the infamous ISA. Since then, the executive part of the nation had tightened its grip over the so-called freedom of speech among its citizens.
This continued until Tun M stepped down in 2003. Hence some welcomed Pak Lah's reign as a new height in the history of our young but matured nation. Well certainly before the Hindraf incident.
Suddenly, the dreaded ISA emerges once more only because of the barred Hindraf assembly. Therefore, what are we going to do? We are living in a time where everyone values freedom but then are we comfortable with utmost or unlimited freedom to the extent of hurting others' feelings? Or we prefer some kind of restriction to freedom?
Kudos to Pak Lah for his new approach of administration many luxuries which are not available during his predecessor are now enjoyed by Malaysians. At least, the opposition and of course us are free to voice certain matters without fear or favour.
We are free to share our views through various channels, including the mass media be it the main or alternative media such as the Net.
Nonetheless, some feel that these are not enough as there are countless issues which remain unsolved through the years simply because of the existing laws, approach by certain quarters and, of course ourself consciousness and reservation, fear and respect of other people feelings. Therefore, we resort to more tacit and diplomatic ways - through discussion and dialogues. Some are entertained while the rest go unnoticed, swept under the carpet. Sad but true. Hence we have the street demonstrations or malicious words on the Net!
Freedom is never absolute as absolute corrupts. This is evident in our own Federal Constitution. Article 11(4) states inter alia.. federal law may control or restrict the propagation of any religious doctrine or belief among persons professing the religion of Islam". The study of law itself states that if there is a general rule it is bound to have some exceptions.
These exceptions are analogous to restriction of our freedom be if it speech, assembly or whatsoever.
Living in a multiracial and religious nation like ours certainly demand certain restrictions. Therefore, we have the agreed social contract upon the formation of our beloved nation. Such unwritten as well as written contract should be observed by everyone at all times regardless of his status.
What transpired in other countries where clashes among people are common can be attributed to limitless freedom.
I am certain that all will not want our peaceful nation torn apart because of unchecked freedom.
However, as mentioned above, the Government or everyone for that matter should never turn blind eyes or deaf ears to grouses by viewing them as trivial and unimportant.
They should really pay attention to grouses and complaints presented before them while at the same time do their utmost to offer satisfactory solutions to concerned parties.
Even the dreaded ISA will be able to control an outburst over some unresolved matters. Do not take for granted the feelings and sentiments of our fellow countrymen. Look and remember when Ferdinand Marcos who saw himself as invincible due to America's strong backing was finally defeated by popular masses. What happened in Pakistan to Musharraf, too, should serve as a stern reminder to everyone.
Some may say that Musharraf was a dictator by crushing the protesters but has it ever occurred to us that he was also trying desperately to save his nation as he feels responsible towards it.
We have gone through much sufferings and I sincerely do not want my only homeland to turn into disarray.
Watan Marhaen
What Say You?
http://www.wangrakyat.net?reff=caeser76
Pay attention to grouses and seek solutions
WHAT is Twest Awfa? I heard this phrase coined by someone back in my university days. It's actually Together We Stand (TWEST) Apart We Fall (AWFA) loosely translated from the Malay saying, Bersatu Teguh Bercerai Roboh - or is it the way round?
Malaysia is, indeed, a harmonious and peaceful country.
May 13, 1969 was indeed a tragic moment in our infant nation prompting the Government to promulgate and enforce certain rules and regulations to ensure that matters deemed sensitive will not be transgressed upon by anyone.
Since then we all live in a relatively peaceful environment. Everyone is getting familiar with such condition. Thus anything seen as sensitive will see action taken.
Pak Lah's predecessor, Tun M in the 80's took a wider approach through his Operasi Lalang where many opposition leaders were detained under the infamous ISA. Since then, the executive part of the nation had tightened its grip over the so-called freedom of speech among its citizens.
This continued until Tun M stepped down in 2003. Hence some welcomed Pak Lah's reign as a new height in the history of our young but matured nation. Well certainly before the Hindraf incident.
Suddenly, the dreaded ISA emerges once more only because of the barred Hindraf assembly. Therefore, what are we going to do? We are living in a time where everyone values freedom but then are we comfortable with utmost or unlimited freedom to the extent of hurting others' feelings? Or we prefer some kind of restriction to freedom?
Kudos to Pak Lah for his new approach of administration many luxuries which are not available during his predecessor are now enjoyed by Malaysians. At least, the opposition and of course us are free to voice certain matters without fear or favour.
We are free to share our views through various channels, including the mass media be it the main or alternative media such as the Net.
Nonetheless, some feel that these are not enough as there are countless issues which remain unsolved through the years simply because of the existing laws, approach by certain quarters and, of course ourself consciousness and reservation, fear and respect of other people feelings. Therefore, we resort to more tacit and diplomatic ways - through discussion and dialogues. Some are entertained while the rest go unnoticed, swept under the carpet. Sad but true. Hence we have the street demonstrations or malicious words on the Net!
Freedom is never absolute as absolute corrupts. This is evident in our own Federal Constitution. Article 11(4) states inter alia.. federal law may control or restrict the propagation of any religious doctrine or belief among persons professing the religion of Islam". The study of law itself states that if there is a general rule it is bound to have some exceptions.
These exceptions are analogous to restriction of our freedom be if it speech, assembly or whatsoever.
Living in a multiracial and religious nation like ours certainly demand certain restrictions. Therefore, we have the agreed social contract upon the formation of our beloved nation. Such unwritten as well as written contract should be observed by everyone at all times regardless of his status.
What transpired in other countries where clashes among people are common can be attributed to limitless freedom.
I am certain that all will not want our peaceful nation torn apart because of unchecked freedom.
However, as mentioned above, the Government or everyone for that matter should never turn blind eyes or deaf ears to grouses by viewing them as trivial and unimportant.
They should really pay attention to grouses and complaints presented before them while at the same time do their utmost to offer satisfactory solutions to concerned parties.
Even the dreaded ISA will be able to control an outburst over some unresolved matters. Do not take for granted the feelings and sentiments of our fellow countrymen. Look and remember when Ferdinand Marcos who saw himself as invincible due to America's strong backing was finally defeated by popular masses. What happened in Pakistan to Musharraf, too, should serve as a stern reminder to everyone.
Some may say that Musharraf was a dictator by crushing the protesters but has it ever occurred to us that he was also trying desperately to save his nation as he feels responsible towards it.
We have gone through much sufferings and I sincerely do not want my only homeland to turn into disarray.
Watan Marhaen
What Say You?
http://www.wangrakyat.net?reff=caeser76
Vox Populi
As usual surfing the net is a must for my holidays. Last night, I stumbled upon a very good blog by none other than Rustam A Sani, the son of the infamous Datuk Ahmad Boestamam. Many would say he's a socialist and a leftist, well...maybe he is.
Nonetheless, surfing through his blogs was indeed an interesting as well as exciting experience as he offered a very different and simultaneously enlightening perspective to many incidents such as the Bersih and Hindraf demonstrations. I am amazed how a Malay and a Muslim could tolerate such criticism of his roots. Well, Pak Rustam is one unique example. He if I may say so has totally elevates himself from narrow racial mindedness to a more transparent stand.
Many may not realised that Hindraf is an eye opener to social justice in our nation. For him such demonstration should initially directed at voicing out social imbalance among Malaysians not restricted to certain racial connotations. Indeed, if the Indians could have done so how about those minorities in Sabah, Sarawak and the Peninsular, who are themselves considered as sons of the soil? What about them?
Therefore, it is better for all Malaysians to gather and consult each other and come out with one voice totally devoid of races leaning to expose the in justice that they have endured for so long. Many will open their eyes if they see millions of Malaysians come out to show their solidarity and brotherhood rather than by single race which many will perceive as having ulterior racial connotations.
Vox Populi devoid of race
http://www.wangrakyat.net?reff=caeser76
Nonetheless, surfing through his blogs was indeed an interesting as well as exciting experience as he offered a very different and simultaneously enlightening perspective to many incidents such as the Bersih and Hindraf demonstrations. I am amazed how a Malay and a Muslim could tolerate such criticism of his roots. Well, Pak Rustam is one unique example. He if I may say so has totally elevates himself from narrow racial mindedness to a more transparent stand.
Many may not realised that Hindraf is an eye opener to social justice in our nation. For him such demonstration should initially directed at voicing out social imbalance among Malaysians not restricted to certain racial connotations. Indeed, if the Indians could have done so how about those minorities in Sabah, Sarawak and the Peninsular, who are themselves considered as sons of the soil? What about them?
Therefore, it is better for all Malaysians to gather and consult each other and come out with one voice totally devoid of races leaning to expose the in justice that they have endured for so long. Many will open their eyes if they see millions of Malaysians come out to show their solidarity and brotherhood rather than by single race which many will perceive as having ulterior racial connotations.
Vox Populi devoid of race
http://www.wangrakyat.net?reff=caeser76
Sunday, December 2, 2007
TRUST?
When I first used internet banking I thought that it was one of the best things as I don't need to queue up in a long slow line at the banks to pay my bills. But after some time I started to realise that the amount in the account was dwindling without me using or withdrawing any. The amount varies but today I noticed that something was very wrong when about a couple of hundred ringgits were missing from my account.
Immediately I sent an email, actually two to the bank ,CIMB customer centre and hopefully they will act upon it soonest. I t is indeed sad to know that such service which the bank proclaimed to be secure is indeed the opposite. I don't know whether some of you face the same problem but let me say that online banking is not as secure as the bank claims it to be.
Furious with the bank!
http://www.wangrakyat.net?reff=caeser76
Immediately I sent an email, actually two to the bank ,CIMB customer centre and hopefully they will act upon it soonest. I t is indeed sad to know that such service which the bank proclaimed to be secure is indeed the opposite. I don't know whether some of you face the same problem but let me say that online banking is not as secure as the bank claims it to be.
Furious with the bank!
http://www.wangrakyat.net?reff=caeser76
Friday, November 30, 2007
TWEST de AWFA?
What is Twest Awfa? I have heard this phrase coined by someone back in my university days. It's actually Together we stand (TWEST) Apart we fall (AWFA) loosely translated from the Malay saying, Bersatu Teguh Bercerai Roboh or is it the way round?
Malaysia is indeed a harmonious and peaceful country up until today and hopefully forever. May 13, 1969 was indeed a tragic moment in our infant nation prompting the government to promulgate and enforce certain rules and regulations to ensure that matters deemed sensitive will not be transgressed upon by anyone. Since then we all live in a relatively peaceful environment. Everyone are getting familiar with such condition thus anything that are seen as sensitive will be taken action.
Pak Lah's predecessor, Tun M in the 80's took a wider approach through his Operasi Lalang where many opposition leaders were detained under the infamous ISA. Since then, the executive part of the nation had tightened its grip over the so called freedom of speech among its citizens. This continue until Tun M step down in 2003, hence some welcome Pak Lah's reign as a new height in the history of our young but matured nation well certainly before the Hindraf incident.
Suddenly, the dreaded ISA emerges once more only because of the barred HINDRAF assembly. Therefore, what are we going to do? We are living in a time where everyone values freedom but then are we comfortable with utmost or unlimited freedom to the extent of hurting others' feelings? Or we prefer some kind of restriction to freedom?
Kudos to Pak Lah for his new approach of administration many luxuries which are not available during his predecessor are now enjoyed by Malaysians. At least, the oppositions and of course us are free to voice certain matters without fear or favour. We are free to share our views through various channels including the mass media be it the main or alternative medias such as the net.
Nonetheless, some feel that these are not enough as there are countless issues which remain unsolved through the years simply because of the existing laws, approach by certain quarters and of course our of self consciousness and reservation, fear and respect of other people feelings. Therefore, we resort to more tacit and diplomatic ways - through discussion and dialogues. Some are entertained while the rest go unnoticed, swept under the carpet. Sad but true. Hence we have the street demonstrations or malicious words on the net!
Freedom is never absolute as absolute corrupts. This is evident in our own Federal Constitution. Article 11(4) states inter alia.. federal law may control or restrict the propagation of any religious doctrine or belief among persons professing the religion of Islam". In the study of law itself states that if there is a general rule it is bound to be some exceptions. These exceptions are analogous to restriction of our freedom be if it speech, assembly or whatsoever.
Living in a multiracial and religious nation like ours certainly demand certain restrictions therefore we have the agreed social contract upon the formation of our beloved nation. Such unwritten as well as written contract should be observed by everyone at all times regardless of his status. What transpired in other countries where clashes among people are common can be attributed to limitless freedom. I am certain that all will not want our peaceful nation be torn apart because of unchecked freedom.
However, as mentioned above the government or everyone for that matter should never turn blind eyes or deaf ears to grouses by viewing them as trivial and unimportant. They should really pay attention to grouses and complaints presented before them while at the same time do their utmost best to offer satisfactory solutions to concerned parties. Even the dreaded ISA will be able to control an outburst over some unresolved matters. Do not take for granted the feelings and sentiments of our fellow countrymen. Look and remember when Ferdinand Marcos who saw himself as invincible due to America strong backing was finally defeated by popular mass. What happened in Pakistan to Musharraf too should serve as a stern reminder to everyone. Some may say that Musharraf as a dictator by crushing the protesters but has it ever occurred to us that he is trying desperately to save his nation as he feels responsible towards it.
Never once occurred to me that my view here is to insinuate mala fide against anyone or the government but looking back we have gone through much sufferings and I sincerely do not want my only homeland turns into disarray.
Watan Marhaen
http://www.wangrakyat.net?reff=caeser76
p/s - Thank you Bro. Norhasdi for your TWEST de AWFA!
Malaysia is indeed a harmonious and peaceful country up until today and hopefully forever. May 13, 1969 was indeed a tragic moment in our infant nation prompting the government to promulgate and enforce certain rules and regulations to ensure that matters deemed sensitive will not be transgressed upon by anyone. Since then we all live in a relatively peaceful environment. Everyone are getting familiar with such condition thus anything that are seen as sensitive will be taken action.
Pak Lah's predecessor, Tun M in the 80's took a wider approach through his Operasi Lalang where many opposition leaders were detained under the infamous ISA. Since then, the executive part of the nation had tightened its grip over the so called freedom of speech among its citizens. This continue until Tun M step down in 2003, hence some welcome Pak Lah's reign as a new height in the history of our young but matured nation well certainly before the Hindraf incident.
Suddenly, the dreaded ISA emerges once more only because of the barred HINDRAF assembly. Therefore, what are we going to do? We are living in a time where everyone values freedom but then are we comfortable with utmost or unlimited freedom to the extent of hurting others' feelings? Or we prefer some kind of restriction to freedom?
Kudos to Pak Lah for his new approach of administration many luxuries which are not available during his predecessor are now enjoyed by Malaysians. At least, the oppositions and of course us are free to voice certain matters without fear or favour. We are free to share our views through various channels including the mass media be it the main or alternative medias such as the net.
Nonetheless, some feel that these are not enough as there are countless issues which remain unsolved through the years simply because of the existing laws, approach by certain quarters and of course our of self consciousness and reservation, fear and respect of other people feelings. Therefore, we resort to more tacit and diplomatic ways - through discussion and dialogues. Some are entertained while the rest go unnoticed, swept under the carpet. Sad but true. Hence we have the street demonstrations or malicious words on the net!
Freedom is never absolute as absolute corrupts. This is evident in our own Federal Constitution. Article 11(4) states inter alia.. federal law may control or restrict the propagation of any religious doctrine or belief among persons professing the religion of Islam". In the study of law itself states that if there is a general rule it is bound to be some exceptions. These exceptions are analogous to restriction of our freedom be if it speech, assembly or whatsoever.
Living in a multiracial and religious nation like ours certainly demand certain restrictions therefore we have the agreed social contract upon the formation of our beloved nation. Such unwritten as well as written contract should be observed by everyone at all times regardless of his status. What transpired in other countries where clashes among people are common can be attributed to limitless freedom. I am certain that all will not want our peaceful nation be torn apart because of unchecked freedom.
However, as mentioned above the government or everyone for that matter should never turn blind eyes or deaf ears to grouses by viewing them as trivial and unimportant. They should really pay attention to grouses and complaints presented before them while at the same time do their utmost best to offer satisfactory solutions to concerned parties. Even the dreaded ISA will be able to control an outburst over some unresolved matters. Do not take for granted the feelings and sentiments of our fellow countrymen. Look and remember when Ferdinand Marcos who saw himself as invincible due to America strong backing was finally defeated by popular mass. What happened in Pakistan to Musharraf too should serve as a stern reminder to everyone. Some may say that Musharraf as a dictator by crushing the protesters but has it ever occurred to us that he is trying desperately to save his nation as he feels responsible towards it.
Never once occurred to me that my view here is to insinuate mala fide against anyone or the government but looking back we have gone through much sufferings and I sincerely do not want my only homeland turns into disarray.
Watan Marhaen
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p/s - Thank you Bro. Norhasdi for your TWEST de AWFA!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Opinion on a Sunday
This came out last Sunday in Forum@DailyExpress my favourite section of Sunday's news particulary when mine is published.Well, what dou think? The issue, I mean....
Wrong move by Ministry
Watan Marhaen
Wrong move by Ministry
SINCE early this year, most schools in Malaysia have adopted the one session school system whereby the schools start at about 7 in the morning and end at about 3 in the evening.
Now, instead of 35 minutes per period our children spend 40 minutes per period which, in my view, is a good thing as the time spent in school is optimised with learning i.e. formal learning.
However, the longer school session puts an onerous burden on teachers who now have become unofficial babysitters as one reader in your Forum recently correctly pointed out.
Most parents welcomed this approach especially after the Nurin incident and impounded by PM Datuk Seri Abdullah's proposal to extend school hours until four. But if not considered properly the proposal will further worsen our already pathetic education system.
Some schools under the one-school session have their recess at 1.20 for 40 minutes. During this "short" period, students as well as teachers will be having their rest or are they? Most students, especially those from lower income families, are loitering around because they do not have money to buy food.
I have seen with my own eyes, students actually having their "free" lunch from the tap! This is, of course, not healthy. They are supposed to have a proper meal for lunch not water from the tap.
Admittedly, the enforcement of the one-session school has been properly disseminated to the parents so that they will take necessary action by preparing meals for their children. However, sadly not all take heed. They might be mistaken that schools will provide free meals for their offspring.
More seriously, some students exploit the time to exact vengeance on other students. While others are having their rest, these unruly students incur havoc on others instead of resting for the second session in the afternoon.
Some schools, therefore, have to instruct teachers to baby-sit the students. After spending their time educating the students they have to continue babysitting them during the only time they should have their rest. When something horrible occur, all will point their fingers at teachers!
At about two, students will return to their classes and continue their study but are they really up to it? I am sure due to their age, 40 minutes are not enough for them to recuperate from the first session.
The second session in the afternoon ends up futile. Some might say that is better compared to if they are out of the school doing nothing or involving in detrimental activities. Again such opinion seems to support the idea that parents are not responsible, their only responsibility is to conceive children and providing them with adequate shelter, clothes and food. The rest is the teachers' responsibility.
At four, parents fetch their children home. All are tired by then, so everyone goes to sleep. Some are not bothered to be with their children because they have babysitters at home - and school - ticularly when my insights is publishedto do that for them. Some may say teachers deserve this because "their job is very easy while getting a fat salary".
Some may add they have to spend similar time working from 8 to 5 but they never complain. But, before we all agree to those points, are we all willing to teach, do clerical tasks, be a gardener, a cleaner, a prefect, a head class, a supervisor, a director, a servant, a baby sitter and many more arduous tasks at the same time from 7 to 4?
Many, I assume will say are you mad? We are not robots nor machines! Exactly!
I am a parent and before this I viewed being a teacher as the most relaxing job with a good pay. But after observing my children's school I wondered how could they willingly end up as teacher. They don't only use their voice but at the same time they have to use their physical and mental abilities. No wonder some teachers become mentally unstable along the way!
Besides, not all parents want their children to be in school most of the time as they, too, have some responsibility at home. What about those who are supposed to attend religious school either in the morning or afternoon?
As the national school's curriculum is different from religious school, parents cannot expect their children to be proficient in the Quran, etc.
Should we put the burden again on teachers, in particular religious teachers, as its their job anyway?
Before implementing the one-school session, our experts in the Education Ministry should have conducted a thorough study. Don't just use fully residential schools, urban schools and well-to-do parents as benchmarks.
Please consider those in rural areas which I believe make up the majority.
Do not just make a generalisation for all. Such act is not only unjust but can also be seen as having ulterior motive - one is the idea that parents really hate their children and want the teachers to discipline them.
Perhaps what triggered the PM to propose school periods to be extended until 4 was the Nurin incident. But bear in mind such incident happened during the evening well beyond school time! Do not suggest that teachers are also to be blamed for that!
Therefore, I urge the authorities to reconsider the implementation of such an inconsiderate scheme not only for teachers but our children. I dare to imagine that soon teachers will see their students as their enemies and tormentors and there will be even more mentally unstable teachers.
Now, instead of 35 minutes per period our children spend 40 minutes per period which, in my view, is a good thing as the time spent in school is optimised with learning i.e. formal learning.
However, the longer school session puts an onerous burden on teachers who now have become unofficial babysitters as one reader in your Forum recently correctly pointed out.
Most parents welcomed this approach especially after the Nurin incident and impounded by PM Datuk Seri Abdullah's proposal to extend school hours until four. But if not considered properly the proposal will further worsen our already pathetic education system.
Some schools under the one-school session have their recess at 1.20 for 40 minutes. During this "short" period, students as well as teachers will be having their rest or are they? Most students, especially those from lower income families, are loitering around because they do not have money to buy food.
I have seen with my own eyes, students actually having their "free" lunch from the tap! This is, of course, not healthy. They are supposed to have a proper meal for lunch not water from the tap.
Admittedly, the enforcement of the one-session school has been properly disseminated to the parents so that they will take necessary action by preparing meals for their children. However, sadly not all take heed. They might be mistaken that schools will provide free meals for their offspring.
More seriously, some students exploit the time to exact vengeance on other students. While others are having their rest, these unruly students incur havoc on others instead of resting for the second session in the afternoon.
Some schools, therefore, have to instruct teachers to baby-sit the students. After spending their time educating the students they have to continue babysitting them during the only time they should have their rest. When something horrible occur, all will point their fingers at teachers!
At about two, students will return to their classes and continue their study but are they really up to it? I am sure due to their age, 40 minutes are not enough for them to recuperate from the first session.
The second session in the afternoon ends up futile. Some might say that is better compared to if they are out of the school doing nothing or involving in detrimental activities. Again such opinion seems to support the idea that parents are not responsible, their only responsibility is to conceive children and providing them with adequate shelter, clothes and food. The rest is the teachers' responsibility.
At four, parents fetch their children home. All are tired by then, so everyone goes to sleep. Some are not bothered to be with their children because they have babysitters at home - and school - ticularly when my insights is publishedto do that for them. Some may say teachers deserve this because "their job is very easy while getting a fat salary".
Some may add they have to spend similar time working from 8 to 5 but they never complain. But, before we all agree to those points, are we all willing to teach, do clerical tasks, be a gardener, a cleaner, a prefect, a head class, a supervisor, a director, a servant, a baby sitter and many more arduous tasks at the same time from 7 to 4?
Many, I assume will say are you mad? We are not robots nor machines! Exactly!
I am a parent and before this I viewed being a teacher as the most relaxing job with a good pay. But after observing my children's school I wondered how could they willingly end up as teacher. They don't only use their voice but at the same time they have to use their physical and mental abilities. No wonder some teachers become mentally unstable along the way!
Besides, not all parents want their children to be in school most of the time as they, too, have some responsibility at home. What about those who are supposed to attend religious school either in the morning or afternoon?
As the national school's curriculum is different from religious school, parents cannot expect their children to be proficient in the Quran, etc.
Should we put the burden again on teachers, in particular religious teachers, as its their job anyway?
Before implementing the one-school session, our experts in the Education Ministry should have conducted a thorough study. Don't just use fully residential schools, urban schools and well-to-do parents as benchmarks.
Please consider those in rural areas which I believe make up the majority.
Do not just make a generalisation for all. Such act is not only unjust but can also be seen as having ulterior motive - one is the idea that parents really hate their children and want the teachers to discipline them.
Perhaps what triggered the PM to propose school periods to be extended until 4 was the Nurin incident. But bear in mind such incident happened during the evening well beyond school time! Do not suggest that teachers are also to be blamed for that!
Therefore, I urge the authorities to reconsider the implementation of such an inconsiderate scheme not only for teachers but our children. I dare to imagine that soon teachers will see their students as their enemies and tormentors and there will be even more mentally unstable teachers.
Watan Marhaen
Teachers are not B.A.B.Y S.I.T.T.E.R.S
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Blogging Culture
Blogging is so much fun especially when we are doing the reading on someone else life. Some are very open 'bout their feelings particularly teenagers but I remember myself as very secretive, everything goes unnoticed and unspoken...well mostly. There's one blog which I'm monitoring closely. The reason, 'she' was my protege, sort of. I have known her since last year and I consider her to be a good orator. She's able to express herself clearly using good English.
I am still searching for a good blog, to be exact a diary containing the ups and downs of someone. That's why I did some research on the girl above and I know the fact that she has Friendster and there she willingly told the world that she has a brand new blog. Hopefully, she will continue her bloggings well through her life. If all those I know have something like this, I would very much enjoy it coz life is fascinating.
Alas, don't expect me to reply or comment on their blogs. I like to keep myself as conspicuous as possible but at the same time very close.. Eeerie? Haha, that's me! But if you are reading this, continue writing and sharing your thoughts!
Enjoy writing like I do!
http://www.wangrakyat.net/?reff=caeser76
I am still searching for a good blog, to be exact a diary containing the ups and downs of someone. That's why I did some research on the girl above and I know the fact that she has Friendster and there she willingly told the world that she has a brand new blog. Hopefully, she will continue her bloggings well through her life. If all those I know have something like this, I would very much enjoy it coz life is fascinating.
Alas, don't expect me to reply or comment on their blogs. I like to keep myself as conspicuous as possible but at the same time very close.. Eeerie? Haha, that's me! But if you are reading this, continue writing and sharing your thoughts!
Enjoy writing like I do!
http://www.wangrakyat.net/?reff=caeser76
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Holidays Part II
I am sure those on holiday will feel energetic or at least relaxed as they don't have to rush here and there meeting datelines, preparing reports and such. Yup, that's about it..relaxing with whoever or whatever you feel to be with.
Holidays are like that but gradually it will lost its lacklustre like what I am experiencing now. Fortunately I have my fav game...CM or is it FM, whatever and of course the NET! Without these two, surely I'll be knocking my head on the wall. But then these two will also lost their attraction or shall we say influence on me. But then, who am I to complaint....they'll start to lose me after hours..hehe. Even machines need rest, right?
Actually, I am still waiting for my supervisor on my draft. If not because of the money and time I spent, I'll be damn to continue with that. But, then again that thing also is one of the reason I keep struggling coz I have a dream....everyone call me by the name Dr. someday.What a feat then....
I have seen my colleagues got their Masters and a few with Phd. Surfing through the net and stumbling upon their names....quite a lot have become somebody while I still way far behind. But, again that's secondary..first and foremost is the fact that I love reading and writing. I can't live without reading, that's drug for me.
It's nearing December
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Holidays are like that but gradually it will lost its lacklustre like what I am experiencing now. Fortunately I have my fav game...CM or is it FM, whatever and of course the NET! Without these two, surely I'll be knocking my head on the wall. But then these two will also lost their attraction or shall we say influence on me. But then, who am I to complaint....they'll start to lose me after hours..hehe. Even machines need rest, right?
Actually, I am still waiting for my supervisor on my draft. If not because of the money and time I spent, I'll be damn to continue with that. But, then again that thing also is one of the reason I keep struggling coz I have a dream....everyone call me by the name Dr. someday.What a feat then....
I have seen my colleagues got their Masters and a few with Phd. Surfing through the net and stumbling upon their names....quite a lot have become somebody while I still way far behind. But, again that's secondary..first and foremost is the fact that I love reading and writing. I can't live without reading, that's drug for me.
It's nearing December
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Friends
Surfing through the net, a sudden realisation consume me when I stumbled upon names of both my peers and juniors. They may not realised that the person who viewed their profiles was someone they know though not so dearly!
Most of the time, I was green with envy as most if not all have become somebody with Masters as well as Phd whereas I am struggling with my proposal....hahaha. Some are already very seniors in their job W44, L44 or at least DS45. Some are even better at DS52! Better than my own boss....that's rezeki their fate.
Anyway, all these are kinda motivation for me... to strive towards a better future. So God, I'm begging You for Your countless Blessings!
May 2008....
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Most of the time, I was green with envy as most if not all have become somebody with Masters as well as Phd whereas I am struggling with my proposal....hahaha. Some are already very seniors in their job W44, L44 or at least DS45. Some are even better at DS52! Better than my own boss....that's rezeki their fate.
Anyway, all these are kinda motivation for me... to strive towards a better future. So God, I'm begging You for Your countless Blessings!
May 2008....
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Saturday, November 17, 2007
Reminiscence
Once I remembered saying to my friends that I will not miss the past as I am eager to experience the future. How thrilled I was then. Now, years gone by I feel that I have to revisit my stand I do miss the past but still I haven't lost my interest of the future. What will I become? Will I achieve my dreams? Will I be happy? Those of things keep my 'daydreaming' alive somewhat.
But, what actually makes me miss the past? This is simple and trivial as it seems. Perhaps age do makes us miss the past day by day time goes by we aren't young as we used to be. Aging process makes me wonder to my past. As a Believer, thinking about the past is actually my reflection of the imminent death. Have I done enough to deserve all the glory after death or will I be languishing in His 'prison'? Na'uzubillah.....
Once, we were little kids now we ourselves are parents and seeing our parents aged makes me fear my life. But, turning to the past is impossible thus we should do our best to utilise and do whatever necessary for the everlasting Hereafter. Lets just pray and continue praying that we'll be beside Him, being His Loved Ones.Insya Allah.
Life's Brief Candle
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But, what actually makes me miss the past? This is simple and trivial as it seems. Perhaps age do makes us miss the past day by day time goes by we aren't young as we used to be. Aging process makes me wonder to my past. As a Believer, thinking about the past is actually my reflection of the imminent death. Have I done enough to deserve all the glory after death or will I be languishing in His 'prison'? Na'uzubillah.....
Once, we were little kids now we ourselves are parents and seeing our parents aged makes me fear my life. But, turning to the past is impossible thus we should do our best to utilise and do whatever necessary for the everlasting Hereafter. Lets just pray and continue praying that we'll be beside Him, being His Loved Ones.Insya Allah.
Life's Brief Candle
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Friday, November 16, 2007
Holidays...
These days are not holy in any sense but rather days for relaxation? Days where are free to do as we please without having to abide by strict working schedules. Days where some can afford to wake up late, without the nuisance of the ever faithful alarm clock. But for some, these days are for revitalising the worn out bodies.
As for me, I have none of those luxuries as there is lots to do particularly my unfinished proposal which has been lagging for months. Hopefully, these so called holidays will revitalised my tired mind to work extra hard to complete the task before December. Initially, I thought it is not that hard but I realised that I lack the experience and the sharp mind?. My supervisor might be tired of me but what can I do, this is my first ever experience in preparing a proposal. If I were given cases to review then I think it would not be such trouble. Migrating to a totally different field is actually mind boggling and still is.
What a world!
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As for me, I have none of those luxuries as there is lots to do particularly my unfinished proposal which has been lagging for months. Hopefully, these so called holidays will revitalised my tired mind to work extra hard to complete the task before December. Initially, I thought it is not that hard but I realised that I lack the experience and the sharp mind?. My supervisor might be tired of me but what can I do, this is my first ever experience in preparing a proposal. If I were given cases to review then I think it would not be such trouble. Migrating to a totally different field is actually mind boggling and still is.
What a world!
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
KMK?
It's called Kumpulan Meningkat Mutu Kerja but for me honestly it is only Kumpulan Menambah Kerja with all the graphs, the Ishikawa fish bones and the likes. Who started this? Who created this misery for the staffs to endure? Why don't we think of a problem and solve it there and there, why should we endure the tedious and boring processes? They say the process is the most important thing and not the end result? Is this true? Why are we struggling through the process but in the end the result is not important? We spend so much time on KMK while abandoning our core business as well as our own flesh and blood just because we have to beat the quota.
This is an outrage and of course a waste of time, money and almost everything. Once, I was involved in this KMK crap and the 'bosses' had the audicity to announce that they managed to save costs through the process. What a liar! Some of us had incurred hundred ringgits just to do the things they asked us to do. In the end, we discovered that what we had been doing were actually way out of tune of the real purpose.. and the bosses did not even say sorry!
I think those who propagate this crap should really taste the hard works that we had gone through....WALK THE TALK MAN!
What a joke!
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This is an outrage and of course a waste of time, money and almost everything. Once, I was involved in this KMK crap and the 'bosses' had the audicity to announce that they managed to save costs through the process. What a liar! Some of us had incurred hundred ringgits just to do the things they asked us to do. In the end, we discovered that what we had been doing were actually way out of tune of the real purpose.. and the bosses did not even say sorry!
I think those who propagate this crap should really taste the hard works that we had gone through....WALK THE TALK MAN!
What a joke!
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Isolated We Will Be
Islam is indeed caters for all not only for those in the Middle East although it has its roots there in the middle of a vast desert. It really is a universal faith for those who are willing to listen, willing to abide by its doctrine. Anyone who has an open heart and open mind will easily embrace Islam. One doesn't need a detailed timetable to go through his day as Islam has laid the foundation - the 5 times solat; from dawn till night, we are reminded of His Merciful...the Almighty
From all corners of the globe, Islam has certainly spread its blessings with no exceptions, exemptions. Sadly, Islam has now become alien even to its followers - those who utter the sacred mantra - There is no God but Allah Almost everywhere the faith is mercilessly attacked only because of the suicide bombings. But, have they really think about the reasons behind those bombings? Have they cared about the feelings of the oppressed?
The Prophet had long ago however reminded the faithfuls that one day at the end of time Islam will gradually become alien and isolated once again as it had initially. Islam was alien when the Prophet first propogated the words of Allah. Everyone including his own tribe renounced him, calling him names although before he was well known for his integrity.
Hence, we should held steadfastly onto the teachings of Allah and the sayings of His Beloved Prophet....insya allah we will be safe here and hereafter
Cing Ai Ching Ai
http://music.sina.com.cn/yueku/m/412557.html
From all corners of the globe, Islam has certainly spread its blessings with no exceptions, exemptions. Sadly, Islam has now become alien even to its followers - those who utter the sacred mantra - There is no God but Allah Almost everywhere the faith is mercilessly attacked only because of the suicide bombings. But, have they really think about the reasons behind those bombings? Have they cared about the feelings of the oppressed?
The Prophet had long ago however reminded the faithfuls that one day at the end of time Islam will gradually become alien and isolated once again as it had initially. Islam was alien when the Prophet first propogated the words of Allah. Everyone including his own tribe renounced him, calling him names although before he was well known for his integrity.
Hence, we should held steadfastly onto the teachings of Allah and the sayings of His Beloved Prophet....insya allah we will be safe here and hereafter
Cing Ai Ching Ai
http://music.sina.com.cn/yueku/m/412557.html
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Song
In the afternoon, quite late I stumbled a song by the ex-convict, Akon on Friendster - Sorry, Blame It On Me. The song really touched me...actually the melody struck me, I haven't really listen to the lyrics but still as always the melody of any songs will be the main attraction. An ex-convict who managed to free himself from the stigma of being the dirt to one who's the jewl of the society. Astonishing....
Often than not, Malaysians seldom manage to free themselves from such negative connotation and such they lagged behind surrendering to fate as they always say. Among others, the singer seemed to convey his regret over his past on those very dear to him. Instead of putting the blame on others, he bravely owned the mistake. A quality we seldom have including me. Alas... I think we should all learn to forgive but should never forget lest we run into it again....
Blame it on me....
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Often than not, Malaysians seldom manage to free themselves from such negative connotation and such they lagged behind surrendering to fate as they always say. Among others, the singer seemed to convey his regret over his past on those very dear to him. Instead of putting the blame on others, he bravely owned the mistake. A quality we seldom have including me. Alas... I think we should all learn to forgive but should never forget lest we run into it again....
Blame it on me....
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Friday, November 9, 2007
Kembara pun bermula...
Ramai berkata memulakan sesuatu amat payah terlalu sukar demikianlah yang berlaku ketika lembaran ini cuba dizahirkan. Kembara Marhaen mungkin serupa dengan blog lain, tiada bezanya. Terpulang pada anda, anda yang menentukannya. Teringat kisah pelawak tersohor Jerry Seinfeld (sic) yang muncul antara artis terkaya hasil komedi spontan tentang kehidupan seharian beberapa orang sahabat. Its about nothing! Demikian mereka gambarkan siri komedi tersebut. Namun sehingga kini setelah siri berkenaan 'berkubur' sejak 1998, sembilan tahun lalu, komedi 'tiada apa - apa' itu masih diminat dan disiarkan di seluruh dunia. Seinfeld terus mengaut keuntungan hingga kini! Memang menakjubkan...
Mungkin saya terlalu berharap agar blog hingusan ini mampu gah bersama blog lain...mungkin...Kembara Marhaen seperti namanya ingin berkongsi kisah hidup suka duka dari kaca mata dan perspektif sang Marhaen di bumi Malaysia.
Salam Kembara!
Mungkin saya terlalu berharap agar blog hingusan ini mampu gah bersama blog lain...mungkin...Kembara Marhaen seperti namanya ingin berkongsi kisah hidup suka duka dari kaca mata dan perspektif sang Marhaen di bumi Malaysia.
Salam Kembara!
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