Team Up for Great Goal

I've been watching some matches in the Premier League and the score of goals make people shout in excitement, especially at some coffee shops. Today, after some hours of meeting people, I suddenly remembered some of my meetings with friends.

Work, meeting, any activities and understanding make us a great team. I am also looking at it as a Malaysian. As in my previous post, I would like labels to be done away with. I also maintain my respect for the deeds that our previous politicians had done in the political parties and that brought us to have our own country called Malaysia.

But I believe, we can make change for better. Why don't we start with the politicians who are calling for the 1Malaysia concept. Make political parties for Malaysians. Any person who is a citizen of Malaysia can choose to be a member of any political party. Persons of various heritage do not have to ascertain race or religion before qualifying for any party. My point is that the difference should not be based on race, but the political agenda towards a great nation.

My juicy suggestion goes to one aim, to score, towards one direction, 1Malaysia.

Do away with Labels

I am one from a family of various heritage, way back then until now. Mix marriages is not uncommon in Malaysia or anywhere in the world.

I'd like to understand the mumble jumble in the fights and arguments. But having raised in the way my family is, I can't understand why there seems to be hatred in the air based on what we believe in. Why are we sensitive and rebel especially when it involves heritage and belief?

To feel Malaysian and celebrate it, why don't we ignore the labels. We would be able to discuss anything and look at the issues (raised by some people) in the wider sense.

Put yourselves in the shoes of people like me, for example, with a family of many races and beliefs. Even when we like someone, look at the quality in the person. I've found many good people by doing that. And there are many good people in this world.

The answers that the person puts in the forms don't matter. I believe everyone can see it that way.

Police, No Thief; not Thief, then Police

I am sure the whole nation is alarmed by the news on the deaths caused by thieves. And we hear calls for the public to help. I am sure many of us would follow our conscience to help. But this has been the talk!

Can we also please at least look at some other possible solutions? SMS notification to those detected to be in certain areas, on the number of crimes reported, for example.

I had a discussion with a friend last night. I realised later, thanks to my friend, that I don't feel the presence of the police in most places. My understanding has been that the police force is established to protect. Many years ago, I used to see many policemen and policewomen in public places.

Now, I don't feel their presence except for big events. How about the presence of the police in public areas or on public roads? Even when we have the "pondok polis" in some places, very seldom that we see the police.

Having the police around is a comfort for the law abiding citizens. It is an indication that the protectors are around. I hope this note will be heard.

Prime Minister, I have hopes

It's interesting that history lessons in our education system is the talk in today's newspapers. Our PM, YAB Dato' Sri Najib seems to be trying to be unique in his own ways. Hopefully the trend of work will be up to standards, now that he has started to talk about the three letters; the K, the P and the I. Although I think he might have got the idea from the judiciary.

Listening to all the talks about problems faced when dealing with the office of the previous PM, I am thinking of our new PM like maybe George Bush's son, carrying on a legacy. Well, maybe George Bush is not exactly the man.

But THE WALKS? Why was that show put on? I am sure many of us would like something genuine from the first man. At least I hope that those were genuine. Hopefully we can all cheer for this Prime Minister.

Dear Prime Minister, I really like that idea of less formality. I look forward to your plans to show in 100 days.

Stand by the People

I viewed in amazement the photographs in the papers of our leaders at the UMNO assembly. No words needed to describe the unity inspired for the people.

Earth Hour might just be a stunt limited to 60 minutes of that one day. But the election of representatives requires much more than time. Working for the people, that's the concept. Efforts are made for the good of all. Personal agendas and gains thrown out the window.

It is not denied that the politicians must also make a living, but the balance must be obvious. Be reminded that it was the fight for independence that got us this country. Selfishness will only lead to opportunities made available to weaken unity.

Leaders, stand by me, stand by us...

Blood Donation Drive Info

This festive season, traffic safety campaign, the call to donate blood as the bank needs more. These came to my mind when I heard someone talking about the cases that he handled at the hospital. How about that?

And here I am, always wanting to go to any blood donation drive but the advertisements are scarce and difficult to locate. I thought that we should have one that we can refer to on the blood donation drive. It doesn't matter whether it is by the government hospitals or the private hospitals. The purpose is to save lives.

Therefore, I am suggesting that there be a website by the Blood Bank, that assists the hospitals to advertise and the public to refer easily. Who should be approached to make it a reality? And what say you?

Happy Chinese New Year!

To all, especially Malaysians, Happy Chinese New Year! Let us hope the year of the Ox will be better in all aspects for all of us.

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

As for the painting, I got it from here.