Another Video to Share

I was checking mail today and somehow I miss out a video that was post to me few weaks ago before all the tension of elections started burning high.
Then after listening to it..wow!!
How come I miss that out..hehe..So, just to share again.
Click HERE
Correct..Correct..Correct

V for Vendetta

Well, it's time for me to blog again in the same room which I shall serve for a few more months. Today was memorable as it was the first time I address the wonderful minds of UM's law undergrads in a function to discuss on e-polling.

Dr. Azmi Sharom who was the speaker told of many things that we know exists and I believe the summary of what was said is simple. As long as the university as an institution do not buck up and convince its fellow young and bright mind that there is transparency and clean cut balloting for campus election..no matter whether it's e-voting, paperless voting or what so ever term being used, the end result remains. In fact, with the introduction of e-voting, it's even harder to trace back on ballots since its 'electronic'!!

And this link that follow is something I would like to share with all my readers. Pls take time to see this video. Listen carefully and watch carefully.

As our beloved nation move towards another 50 years, I really hope leaders who are people oriented in terms of serving the people will 'survive'. HIDUP MALAYSIA!!!

It's My Birthday

WooHoo..I'm officially another year 'older'..moving towards more maturity and growth in the Lord (I hope)!!

12th General Election of Malaysia

Our 12th General Election is coming. What are the voices of the mass and especially the young of Malaysia?? Think and vote wisely. The tick is worth thinking about since it's going to be five year 'reign' by whoever who wins (although we know who would!!)
Anyway, below is an article written by one of my friend who is political conscience and because e is also a law student and in the Student Representative Council of University Malaya. I do not claim any credit on this write up but just to share with all. Do read on...Lastly, Malaysians, go out to VOTE!!!

Attach: Written by Vignesh
In recent weeks, the world’s attention shifted to the presidential elections in America. Obviously, it is all because a black man and a woman stand a legitimate chance to be the President. Either way,it writes a new page in the history book of the United States. Back home, Malaysia is having her 12th general elections as well. As usual, nation wide campaign has begun and media has been deploying their squad to the scene. Every day, the general public hears that the economy is doing well, the people are safe in this country, how important for us to be united and how stupid is the opposition.
We seem to be a troubleless society now after everything that happened for the past four or five years. Politicians visit their constituencies and they settle all the problems there and in their ceramahs they say that we are all Malaysians with equal treatment and opportunities.
Honestly however, I can only see this happening now. Why can it be like this all the time? Back to the American elections, what caught my attention besides Obama and Clinton is the process of democracy practiced there. Even though America is currently ruled by a Republican Government, the Democrats are given full access to the media and campaign could be done technically anywhere in the country. Is it possible the same thing do happen in our country? Well, the opposition in this country does have their say in the papers but it is just a 2 inch column in the 5th page. Mainstream media always serve as the most effective tool of campaign for the ruling party. Another interesting point to note is that this time around, there are approximately 700 000 new young voters.
This bulk of young people care about the fate of their country and they want to have a say in building this nation. Sadly however what values does this election teaches them? The people in power always have an upper hand over the others? The majority overrules the minority? Many even choose not to register to vote because of the feeling that nothing will change even if they vote.

Pathetic…However, the young who still has faith that they can make a change, the time has come.

Vote Wisely: Heaven or Hell

While walking down the street one day a Malaysian Boleh Minister is tragically hit by a truck and dies.

His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.

"Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you."

"No problem, just let me in," says the man.

"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity."

"Really, I have made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," says the Yang Berhormat. "I'm sorry, but we have our rules," says St. Peter.
And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.

Everyone is very happy and dressed in the finest batik there is. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people. They play a friendly
game of golf and then indulge themselves on lobsters, caviar and the most expensive food there is.

Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realizes it, it is time to go.

Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises.

The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St.Peter is waiting for him.
"Now it' s time to visit heaven."

So, 24 hours pass with the Yang Berhormat joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.

"Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity."

The Yang Berhormat reflects for a minute, then he answers: "Well, I would never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think Ai yam better off in hell."

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage.

He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.
The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder.

"I don't understand," stammers the Yang Berhormat. "Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"

The devil looks at him, smiles and says, "Yesterday we were campaigning just like you during an election...... Today you voted."

VOTE WISELY IN THE COMING ELECTION.
DON'T GET CONNED BY THE BARISAN . WHY ONLY DURING ELECTION THE PM AND DEPUTY IS GOING AROUND THE COUNTRY TO PROMISE HEAVEN> AFTER ELECTION WE WOULD SUFFER ANOTHER 4 YEARS.

BARISAN WOULD WIN WITH THEIR MACHINERY BUT ENSURE THERE IS A STRONG OPPOSITION TO QUESTION THEM

Source: Can't be publish due to ISA Threat

Pak Lah: Don’t Be Racial

Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/2/12/nation/20300050&sec=nation
Stories by STEPHEN THEN, JACK WONG and SHARON LING
SIBU: Malaysians must not harbour racial prejudice in their hearts, said Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
The Prime Minister said there should not be any confrontation among the races as it would jeopardise peace and stability.
“I want Malaysia to be a peaceful country. We must maintain the good reputation of our country,” he added when opening the RM7mil-SMK St Elizabeth Mill Hill Franciscan Centennial Hall at Jalan Oya yesterday.
Abdullah said Malaysians should respect and help each other to live in harmony and urged teachers to instil in their students love for the country and goodwill to one another.

Meet the people: Abdullah, together with his wife Datin Seri Jean Abdullah and chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, arriving in Bintulu to officially open the Sarawak Corridor SCORE.Regardless of race or religion, Malaysians were all comrades in nation building and bringing development to the country, he said.
On education, he gave an assurance that the Government would not forget to assist Chinese and Tamil national-type primary schools as well as mission schools.
“We will not neglect these schools and bring them into the mainstream of educational development.”
Abdullah urged students to excel in science and technology, as only then would they be able to help implement development projects and tap the country’s vast natural resources.
Citing an example, he said although oil palm and rubber were not native to Malaysia, the two commodities had brought wealth to the nation through the efforts of local researchers who come up with many value-added products.
Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud praised SMK St Elizabeth teachers for their dedication in helping to produce many top students and achieve excellent academic results for the school.
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Recently, I've been posting articles from local newspaper due to certain reasons such as the upcoming general elections. Although no one knows for sure when will it be but the majority thinks it'll definitely be soon.
Well, taking a ride on all the whoo-hah that's happening at the moment, I would also like to drop my 5 cent worth of thoughts to be shared.
Recently, I've notice that many 'goodies' are being given out to rakyat (although it's being denied, but I think the general perception is true). Suddenly, vernacular schools such as SRJK (C) and SRJK (T) are given MILLIONS and I emphasize again MILLIONS of ringgit to re-build or maintanence purposes, farmers (non-Bumi) are 'suddenly' given lease for the land they work hard upon to earn decend living..sudden care for vernacular schools is sometimes too 'over-whelming' as they are suddenly being cared. It's as if the prodigal son came back to his father after being in the wilderness for a long time.
I'm not denying the good works of our minister but then again, why the sudden care (if you get what I mean)? Those days when I was still a student in SMJK (C) Chung Ling Butterworth, which is a vernacular school, I don't remember being 'love' that much by the ruling party. Our school hall which was then being refurbish to fix on air-con was purely from the support of our local community, those who really care for students' welfare, the betterment of infra-structure.
Discussing on racial unity of current Malaysia, I wonder who are the guys and gals that make us what we are today? Disunity don't happen overnight because it's an on-going process. In fact, it's the trickling effect that pose a more dangerous situation to this beloved nation. The British use 'ala divide and conquer' but Malaysians (who are high up there) use ala NEP and May13 aftershock to make what we are today. Discrimination among races although not that obvious happens-in fact, within the majority race, discrimination exist too!! What do I mean by so, you may ask.. Well, how can you justify a rich millionaire of Bumiputera status to obtain 10% discount for property buying (unless you are saying that the 'poor' non-Bumi is still 'richer' in some way compared to the Bumi which to me is utterly nonsense); how can you justify that after 50 years of Independance, state like Kelantan is still so backward in development? (is it because it's govern by opposition?)
So far, this are a few points I would like to share for the moment. I hope I make sense in this writing and I'm open to criticism as long as it's given with sincerity.

Something we can learn...hopefully

"Muslim Leaders Oppose Ban"
Muslim community leaders have spoken out against a school’s attempt to ban non-halal food from its canteen, calling the move a step backwards for the community.
Ridzuan Wu, chairman of the Centre for Contemporary Islamic Studies, which promotes conversations between different religious groups, said:”I think we’ve come to that stage in Singapore when it’s really not practical to look at things in such a narrow way.”
A furore started when Boon Lay Garden Primary School wrote to parents last Friday, saying that on halal food could be eaten or taken into its canteen, which sells only halal food.
The announcement upset non-Muslim parents, who felt it smacked of discrimination. The school said on Monday that it had made a mistake and will not go ahead with the move.
Yesterday, religious leaders said it was not wrong for Muslims and non-Muslims to dine together, as long as Muslims eat halal food.
Religious leaders and school principals The Straits Times spoke to all pointed to the need for more eduation to avoid misunderstandings.
-The Straits Times/ Asia News Network

This excerpt was taken from The Star, page W51 on Thursday (7 February 2008) and included a picture showing Muhd Saiful Alam, an imam, teaching his daughter Minnatullah that it’s not a sin to sit next to a friend who is eating pork.
This article caught my eye on how ‘progressive’ the Muslim in our neighbouring republic is moving forward as what Islam Hadhari which is propagated by our Malaysian government is shouting on. However it is flabbergasting to note that the ‘rules and regulation’ regarding to the faith of Islam that is being practice in Malaysia seem to be quite opposite (In my personal opinion). We have been brought up knowing that we can’t share the same table as a Muslim if non-Muslim are eating non-halal food, drinking water by non-Muslim are considered ‘rude’ during the month of Fasting, non-Muslim can’t share their teachings with a Muslim (do note that I’m saying sharing, not preaching); just to name a few. As one person has mention to me before, religion should be the uniting factor in our society, but the opposite is happening in reality. It makes me wonder whether the fault lies with the religion or the practice by men which includes their own interpretation of what’s right.

Having said the above, I also believe that non-Muslims have to play a part and be brave enough to voice out their mind otherwise stop complaining within their inner circle. It’s been some time since listening to the grouses of my community on how come we (non-Muslim) can’t drink freely anytime we want during Puasa, is it purely out of respect we can’t drink publicly? Which pops another question into my mind; how come this respect only goes one way and not mutual respect; meaning to say we (non-Muslim) drink due to necessity, not out of disrespect while Muslim respect others that they are not bound by Islamic teaching, therefore having the RIGHT to drink and eat. Saying this, I understand we live in a harmonious and peaceful environment (depending on interpretation as long as ‘sensitivity’ are not question) with Malay Muslim as majority. But as long as NOBODY impose their teaching and way of life on others forcefully, I believe we Malaysians can move forward to a truly Malaysian future or as politicians say it “BANGSA MALAYSIA”…