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Well I guess all of us are still in the state of shock from
the fresh PRU-12. Most people will remember this occasion as the worst campaign
for BN since independence. Apparently, I strongly think it should be remembered
as the time Malaysians wake up from their day-dreaming state and critically
deciding from the ballot boxes. It’s a huge transition in Malaysian Politics
and voters maturity in weighing their future seriously.

Many BN full-hearted supporters sent me messages that express
their discontent and disappointment with scholars who are studying overseas
sponsored by “the government” are happily chanting opposition themes. They even
made it sound blasphemous and strongly reflecting these students as traitors to
the nation. It sounds so ridiculous. Many are not able to differentiate between
“government’s money” and “rakyat’s money”. As a matter of fact, the
scholarships are based on my parents money, Pak Abu’s money, Lim’s money,
Bala’s money etc. It’s from the tax-payers money. In short, I strongly think
that these scholars are not indebted to the government, instead they owe the
people the knowledge that they earn by being honest and critical in their
judgement for the good of the many.

To read further: http://kakiblog.com/

There is an interesting  article here

http://kakiblog.com/2008/03/01/403/

Our
national political turmoil has invited a huge international attention and
public concerns. Despite being on the spotlight, many Malaysians are still left
behind in this political maturity struggle. The vast majority are still
suffering from the “Stockholm Syndrome”; heavily in love while being held
captives by the government who takes away their freedom to speak the truth.

The
“angguk-angguk geleng-geleng” disease seems to have severely taken its toll. As
a government, you would always want an easy-to-manage country without all the
hassle to entertain enormous amount of uncontrollable demands and inspiring
criticisms and above all convincing debates against their very interest;
maintaining power in a peaceful way. Everyone knows the tight relationship
between businessmen and politicians. With the basic salary that the politicians
earn, it will never be enough to keep their “open door” policy a success. In
time, people will always vote for those who can deliver (not everyone but most
of them). Thanks to the “money dudes”, politicians are financially strong to
help anyone knocking their door and those dudes have their interest taken care
off while the politicians remain power for a longer period of time. Seems like
everybody wins right? But it has never been a black and white sort of story. A
person’s judgement is always blurred when money corrupts them. Read “All the
King’s Men” by Penn Warren, things like these happen almost everywhere in the
world. It is just a matter of how far the line is being pushed for it.

The
recent “Bersih” rally stirred the image of Malaysia quite substantially. With BBC and Al-Jazeera leading the press coverage at the
international stage, hundreds of countries became witness of what Malaysia
is made of. While on the local scene, there was a mixture of facts and reports
ranging from TV1, TV3, ASTRO, TV9 and some other independents like MalaysiaKini
(which apparently belittled by our Minister of Info). Even so, any coverage is
subjective to respective interests and perceptions, thus nonetheless they are
all not 100 % accurate in terms of angle of their reports. Remember that
history is written by the victors, so facts only have meaning when we analyze
it from a certain perspectives. I am not in the position to stand by any of
these reports, but I am concern the effects of this event have on the soil I
was born from.

There were strong opinions which sound “Those
oppositions and related NGOs are selling their country for the sake of getting
into power” while some others said “Thank you for risking your lives for
our children’s sake”. On the other hand, some commented on the government’s
reaction; “why wont they allow such a peaceful gathering” and “they shouldn’t
have been so lenient about it”.

When
it comes to personal outlook, I am a believer of a non-dominant party system. When
power is not shared properly among the people it precipitates abuse of authority
and unfair electoral process. We are human beings our judgements will always be
subjugated by other’s influence and so thus Electoral Committee. However this
effect can be minimized when more people get involved in the decision making
process. It is not only during the election but throughout our daily lives. In
this world, many countries started with a dominant party system but many have
reformed and proceed with a better structured government. Currently there are
about a handful of them and Malaysia is apparently in the cartel. But one has to ask themselves, what the nation
really needs and when is the right time to push for it.

Just
a food for thought, if we rank what matters most to Malaysians that can
eventually promote better awareness of their rights and respectful voice I
wonder what will it be. Security, political stability, economic development,
social equity and environmental balance. With the growing number of crimes, no
child is safe on the playground or even coming back from school. Not mentioning
rempit and its likes (not trying to condemn all rempit as I have good rempit
dudes…but specifically referring to ‘group gangsters”) make driving a
hell-thrilled experience with the images of being hit-robbed-run. Will these
things matter to the people most?

How
about our dependency to multinational companies? Our economy is a non-self
sufficient type that we depend on international investors and industries alike.
Once we are in war or internationally alienated, they would love to just dine
and dash. Does this matter? What about social equity? Haven’t the national policies
seem a bit racist with the increasing possibilities of another 1969 showdown?
Environmental issues? Who cares about it in Malaysia except Karam Singh Walia. It seems like he is the only one who wants to see the
future breed to breathe a safe and fresh air.

So
how do you love Malaysia?
I leave it to you.

Shh…

Endless words vomited from your mouth
You write blatantly conspicuous..clamorous
Need not to raise your voice..
Inaudible in the art of inarticulateness..

shh…

standstill undisturbed..unruffled..
Inanimate yet living
vigorous vivacious in mind
Trying to get in control
but…

shh…

Your analysis whisper
Uphold your meticulosity and conscience
Keep your faith..
Act with guts and wisdom..
You’ll fly high in the sky..
Freedom

Shh..

Actions speak louder than words

Shh..

Duduk kelaparan merenung fridge yang dah kering makanan, dengan cuaca yang tak menentu (snow yang lebat), tambah plak dgn kete member rosak, tak dapek la nak menambah zat2 penting dalam perut buncit aku buat mase nih. Anyhow, I thank God that I am still alive and ill-free. Alhamdulillah.

Termenung2 nih, teringat plak zaman sekolah rendah dulu. Zaman2 belum matang, belum tumbuh bulu2 di muka, nama Cikgu Joyah (sekadar nama samaran) and Cikgu Sibur(juge nickname) selalu sgt aku dgr. Bukan sbb diorang Cikgu contoh, tapi sbb konflik yang mengelilingi diorang.

One hate the other. So "KEMELAYUAN" yang terserlah dalam diri diorang membuat kan diorang bercerite kat cikgu2 lain keburukan opposite number diorang. Kebetulan aku selalu berada dalam bilik guru (selalu kene panggil) jadi telinga aku sekadar mendengar. As a result, sekolah mcm dah terbahagi kepada due pengaruh just sbb Pn Joyah tak suke Pn Sibur. Yang peliknya, aku budak 12 tahun mase tuh hairan, kenapa Pn Joyah tak pernah nak confront Pn Sibur and selesaikan mende nih?huhu…maybe its the complexity of MATURED MAlAY.

Dalam tak semena2 aku (kebetulan mase tuh head boy la konon) masuk bilik Guru Besar and die expressed his concern on this matter. Aku dgr je la. At least aku discovered yang pendapat die selari dgn pendapat aku. Dalam keadaan Pn Joyah duk bersangsi dgn Pn Sibur, die memarahkan lagi keadaan dgn mencari pendengar setia dikalangan guru tentang cerite sensasi psl keburukan Pn Sibur yang die sendiri pun tak sure. Pn Sibur mcm jadi objek kutukan. Suprisingly enuf, cikgu2 lain tuh mcm percaya la plak. Things got worse. huhu…aku just sebagai student and mase tuh aku kisah ape.

Bila dh besar sket nih (sket je la) baru aku phm sket2 and kesian dgn ketidakmatangan manusia. Mungkin biasa mende nih dalam dunia wanita(not trying to be sexist tho), tapi if berlaku dalam dunia lelaki…hmmm..

Kesimpulannya, harap kite same2 belajar from Surah Al-hujuurat dalam post aku before this. Plus I urge evryone to extend their maturity to weigh situation justly so that kita tak menganiaya org lain. I am no angel but I am reminding myself in a public post so that yang lain pun buleh la join,,huhu..

remember, its either we help the situation by confronting with respect, or make things worse by selling fitnah.

adios amigos

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This term has been so hectic…Never been so busy in my life with work loads especially those related with books…calculators…microsoft excel..E2 paper…bla bla bla….bgn pagi…kul 8 dh start klas…abes kul 5..hw due everyday…dah la byk nak mampos…semua lecturer perasan kite amik subjek die jek…haha…keje plak tuh…nak kumpul duit..(mau kawen punye psl)…(nak belanja adik2) kononnye la..

mata dah lebam…badan makin turun kg (good2)…kepala pening…rambut gugur…kene makan vitamin 2 biji sehari nak compensate…

anyways…thats all for tonite…got to get myself back to routine to make sure my weekend will not be bothered..hopefully…

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The US high rate of oil consumption with depleting reserves resulted in an enormous reliance on imported oil particularly from the Middle East. On the other hand, revenue from oil exports is the backbone of oil-rich Arab countries, especially those located in the Persian Gulf region. The political instability and violent conflict in countries such Iraq and Iran, domestic opposition to current regime in Saudi Arabia, and the fact that most of 9-11 terrorists were Saudi national have all been perceived by the American consumer as warning signs of vulnerable dependence on a critical resource from an unstable region. Consequently, the U.S. is moving towards greater energy efficiency and exploration of alternative sources of energy in order that it can reduce its dependence on imported oil.

How can one understand oil dependency in the age of global economic integration? What lessons can one learn from the fact that the world community made a point of boycotting exports of Libya’s oil for almost two decades? Is oil a weapon for the producing or consuming countries to wield or for both? It will be great to crack this very issue.

Keep up to date with more articles in future as I will do my best to make it at least readable.

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Slm semua,

Just wanna share what I just read which I think is extremely important. This is from the Quran Surah Al-Hujuraat (surah 49) from ayat 6-13. May all of us will benefit from this. Its a definite reminder for me and should be for everyone.

[6] Wahai orang-orang yang beriman! Jika datang kepada kamu seorang fasik membawa sesuatu berita, maka selidikilah (untuk menentukan) kebenarannya, supaya kamu tidak menimpakan sesuatu kaum dengan perkara yang tidak diingini dengan sebab kejahilan kamu (mengenainya) sehingga menjadikan kamu menyesali apa yang kamu telah lakukan.

[7] Dan ketahuilah! Bahawasanya dalam kalangan kamu ada Rasulullah (maka janganlah kemahuan atau pendapat kamu mendahului pentadbirannya); kalaulah ia menurut kehendak kamu dalam kebanyakan perkara, tentulah kamu akan mengalami kesukaran; akan tetapi (Rasulullah tidak menurut melainkan perkara yang diwahyukan kepadanya, dan kamu wahai orang-orang yang beriman hendaklah bersyukur kerana) Allah menjadikan iman suatu perkara yang kamu cintai serta di perhiaskannya dalam hati kamu dan menjadikan kekufuran dan perbuatan fasik serta perbuatan derhaka itu: Perkara-perkara yang kamu benci; mereka yang bersifat demikian ialah orang-orang yang tetap menurut jalan yang lurus.

[8] (Mereka dijadikan berkeadaan demikian) sebagai limpah kurnia dan nikmat pemberian dari Allah dan (ingatlah), Allah Maha Mengetahui, lagi Maha Bijaksana.

[9] Dan jika dua puak dari orang-orang yang beriman berperang, maka damaikanlah di antara keduanya; jika salah satunya berlaku zalim terhadap yang lain, maka lawanlah puak yang zalim itu sehingga dia kembali mematuhi perintah Allah; jika dia kembali patuh maka damaikanlah di antara keduanya dengan adil (menurut hukum Allah), serta berlaku adillah kamu (dalam segala perkara); sesungguhnya Allah mengasihi orang-orang yang berlaku adil.

[10] Sebenarnya orang-orang yang beriman itu adalah bersaudara, maka damaikanlah di antara dua saudara kamu (yang bertelingkah) itu dan bertakwalah kepada Allah supaya kamu beroleh rahmat.

[11] Wahai orang-orang yang beriman! Janganlah sesuatu puak (dari kaum lelaki) mencemuh dan merendah-rendahkan puak lelaki yang lain, (kerana) harus puak yang dicemuhkan itu lebih baik daripada mereka dan janganlah pula sesuatu puak dari kaum perempuan mencemuh dan merendah-rendahkan puak perempuan yang lain, (kerana) harus puak yang dicemuhkan itu lebih baik daripada mereka dan janganlah setengah kamu menyatakan keaiban setengahnya yang lain dan janganlah pula kamu panggil-memanggil antara satu dengan yang lain dengan gelaran yang buruk. (Larangan-larangan yang tersebut menyebabkan orang yang melakukannya menjadi fasik, maka) amatlah buruknya sebutan nama fasik (kepada seseorang) sesudah dia beriman dan (ingatlah), sesiapa yang tidak bertaubat (daripada perbuatan fasiknya) maka merekalah orang-orang yang zalim.

[12] Wahai orang-orang yang beriman! Jauhilah kebanyakan dari sangkaan (supaya kamu tidak menyangka sangkaan yang dilarang) kerana sesungguhnya sebahagian dari sangkaan itu adalah dosa dan janganlah kamu mengintip atau mencari-cari kesalahan dan keaiban orang dan janganlah setengah kamu mengumpat setengahnya yang lain. Adakah seseorang dari kamu suka memakan daging saudaranya yang telah mati? (Jika demikian keadaan mengumpat) maka sudah tentu kamu jijik kepadanya. (Oleh itu, patuhilah larangan-larangan yang tersebut) dan bertakwalah kamu kepada Allah; sesungguhnya Allah Penerima taubat, lagi Maha mengasihani.

[13] Wahai umat manusia! Sesungguhnya Kami telah menciptakan kamu dari lelaki dan perempuan dan Kami telah menjadikan kamu berbagai bangsa dan bersuku puak, supaya kamu berkenal-kenalan (dan beramah mesra antara satu dengan yang lain). Sesungguhnya semulia-mulia kamu di sisi Allah ialah orang yang lebih takwanya di antara kamu, (bukan yang lebih keturunan atau bangsanya). Sesungguhnya Allah Maha Mengetahui, lagi Maha Mendalam PengetahuanNya (akan keadaan dan amalan kamu).