Teasing?

It's been more than a year not scribbling this blog. I have been thinking, what makes me who I am today? Everything around. One TED talk speaker said, babies take statistics by listening to grown ups to develop speech. As grown ups, I think we too take statistics in many things.

I like reading a post on "rocky's bru" about Anas Zubedy. But the ending made me frown. Thus, my silence is broken by a phrase (or maybe a pun) "that elusive Malaya and now Malaysia race". It is very subtle. Some sense of belonging may be teased by a phrase. Perhaps it is misunderstood.

I am still reading for more statistics.

Fair or Funfair

Twig, as one may translate. Marina's scribbles "The Column That Wasn't" in her blog "Rantings byMM" caught my attention. Most of us shun away in silence as our fundamental liberties are scarce.

Obviously, many of the citizens do not want to discuss about the syariah laws in Malaysia because one does not know that much and one fears. It doesn't help if (or when) these laws are not debated when they are tabled in Parliament.

We still don't know what those law enforcers might do although they seem to enjoy the publicity. And the police too? Talk about power!? Look at this newspaper report:

The man will also be charged at the Syariah Court with cohabiting with the victim's mother to the extent of having a child born out of wedlock, said Hulu Selangor deputy police chief Deputy Superintendent Bakhtiar Rashid.

He said said police would also be referring the suspect and the Syafia's mother to the Selangor Islamic Religious Council for further action.

He said initial investigations found that the unmarried couple had known each other for six years.

"The mother has not divorced her husband but yet is living like a married couple with the suspect." (Read more)

We should know by now, the sorrow and pain that she has gone through. And four years passed but still difficult to end the marriage? Pressure!

In Rantings byMM, Marina's concern is justified. My question now is, have these people considered the reasons, consequences? Analyse and anticipate related cases; runaway, abortion, et cetera, et cetera???

Live and Believe

Yesterday, the decision of the Federal Court on the MB of Perak received mixed reactions from Malaysians. The people must have faith in the judicial system and not let their beliefs harrowed up by mere selfishness.

The political movements in our country now see the idea of a unity lauded by the federal government and the state; one that I must highlight being from PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang last year. A positive move for a peaceful multi cultural country, a much loved Malaysia.

Today, I'd like to share one line from Obama:

"I won't hesitate to embrace a good idea from my friends in the minority party, but I also won't hesitate to condemn what I consider to be obstinacy that's rooted not in substantive disagreements but in political expedience."

New Year with Love

I've been very occupied while celebrating so many events since I last wrote my post here. Malaysians glorify many new years and at this moment, I am moved to scribble some words.

We have seen many incidents recently, which might be some kind of provocative measures by some irresponsible individuals, just to make news. They might also intend to divert us from addressing the more important issues. Some of the issues that I can think of for now are:
- to improve our economy by stopping the subsidies, or
- to make the roads in Malaysia "pothole-less" all the time, or
- to promote Carbon capture and storage (CCS) and alternative environmental friendly technologies
- and more...

I know the PM said People First and Performance Now, but I am not sure whether our PM has the means to deliver. His supporters, mainly the Cabinet, are not very proactive and this leads to non-accomplishment of the true meaning of that phrase. The politicians are too keen to get the people's support that they even make a big issue our of nothing. "That's why they are politicians!", many a remark made at coffee shops. I find that to be true especially when I read their many statements that make me go "Ah, come on la ___(name)! What is this?".

Perhaps the people of Malaysia can move together to turn the politicians heads to look at more pressing issues. Lets start to clear the air and be more compassionate. Be fair to ourselves and others. Celebrate the bond as Malaysians. Xin Nian Kuai Le

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.