Why? Can't we talk about it? Of course we can. People make us not to. How silly? But let's not argue, that would be foolish.
If you argue about religion, it will bring anger and perhaps endless quarrels as to what and who is right and wrong. Religion has obviously made we humans more aligned with modern living. It is alive and well. If it is not, then we have only ourselves to blame. Unless we opt to be atheists, we fear God and things we consider as GODs. Humans came as creatures to this planet Earth, the process of evolution has relentlessly changed us Homo Sapiens into “high breed” beings where thoughts and morals control our living today. We have changed from the killing animals we once were, hunting for food to survive, to the most mannered animals we now are. But we still kill, domesticate animals, slaughter them and eat them. We called ourselves civilized. And ironically, we also use religion to slaughter them and we say it is acceptable.
So what has religion got to do with life and how we think? Is it a guide, some kind of a rule, an unseen order that we ought to follow because some great men made it as such, Jesus, Mohammad, Buddha. "Who is Jesus?", some have asked, “Is he God?” Now, let that be answered by God himself. I am in no position to say he’s not for I am a Christian and I honour every religion on the face of this Earth. Neither do I want to ask why a Muslim can marry 4 wives. That’s their religion, their teaching be it right or wrong, and it would be foolish and a waste of time to argue on such topics. That brings us to the fact that religion is indeed a guiding star in our lives. We see it, watch it, learn about it, cherish it, quarrel over it and treasure it. It guides us on, forever twinkling.
Michael York of Bath Spa University College, Bath, UK defines religion as:
"A shared positing of the identity of and relationship between the world, humanity and the supernatural in terms of meaning assignment, value allocation and validation enactment. A religion need not accept or believe in the supernatural, but it takes a position on. Likewise, some religions deny the reality or at least value of the world, but they still take a position."
Another says "The word 'religion' comes from the same root as the word 'ligament.' Ligaments connect muscles to bones. So the root word means, 'to connect, to bind, to tie together.' "Religion' literally means, 'continuously tying it all together.' Is it not therefore, an obvious deduction that that which is supposed to help us tie it all together should not be used to tear us apart?"
So don’t quarrel over it. It’s stupid of you to. In the worst case scenario, we all have to tolerate one another and understanding can help us tolerate.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
No Harm Done to Talk Politics A Little
Wow, it's great to be back after a long spell!
That's the problem with us, human beings, we can forget things and we come up with all kinds of excuses when things don't turn out to be what we have wished for. Sometimes we cursed, although not intentionally, it is bad. In my case, I will not make any excuses. I just wanted a break and I had it. So I am back.
Our mind is a powerful machine that can turn the world upside down, not physically but in the abstract, if we want it to.We are builders, creators, destroyers of our own.
I have been watching the political scenario developing in Malaysia over the past couple of months and interestingly enough, our PM has indeed been trying his utmost to win the hearts of the rakyat. It also tells me that things are not alright in Malaysia when he started to cross swords with the opposition in the socioeconomic arena besides the normal political gambit. The Budget he announced lately was mildly acceptable by the majority but I thought the 500 ringgit as bonus for civil servants is not helping many "fence sitters" in the civil service who were expecting for more. Poor guys! Oh sure, we do get them, the "fence sitters" in the civil service. Many are sitting there quietly but supporting the PR groups. I have a few friends who are, certainly. Well, that's their choice which is democracy working.
Elections in Sarawak will soon be called and it seems we shall be seeing many "old" faces, tough incumbents facing not a plastic wall this time around but a brick wall being put up by DAP, PKR, PAS and their supporters. They are by far way ahead when it comes to internet strategy based on my personal opinion. Let's see how well our BN friends will climb and overcome the brick wall. Just don't fall!
I am incidentally from SPDP or the Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party and the candidates from Miri belonging to the Sarawak United Peoples Party who know me will need my support and the Party's support. As SPDP is very much part of BN unless Datuk Seri William Mawan thinks otherwise, any BN candidates in the 3 Miri State constituencies will be supported by us in SPDP. That's a fair deal.
Politics is politics, sometimes you have to play it by the ear. wow!
That's the problem with us, human beings, we can forget things and we come up with all kinds of excuses when things don't turn out to be what we have wished for. Sometimes we cursed, although not intentionally, it is bad. In my case, I will not make any excuses. I just wanted a break and I had it. So I am back.
Our mind is a powerful machine that can turn the world upside down, not physically but in the abstract, if we want it to.We are builders, creators, destroyers of our own.
I have been watching the political scenario developing in Malaysia over the past couple of months and interestingly enough, our PM has indeed been trying his utmost to win the hearts of the rakyat. It also tells me that things are not alright in Malaysia when he started to cross swords with the opposition in the socioeconomic arena besides the normal political gambit. The Budget he announced lately was mildly acceptable by the majority but I thought the 500 ringgit as bonus for civil servants is not helping many "fence sitters" in the civil service who were expecting for more. Poor guys! Oh sure, we do get them, the "fence sitters" in the civil service. Many are sitting there quietly but supporting the PR groups. I have a few friends who are, certainly. Well, that's their choice which is democracy working.
Elections in Sarawak will soon be called and it seems we shall be seeing many "old" faces, tough incumbents facing not a plastic wall this time around but a brick wall being put up by DAP, PKR, PAS and their supporters. They are by far way ahead when it comes to internet strategy based on my personal opinion. Let's see how well our BN friends will climb and overcome the brick wall. Just don't fall!
I am incidentally from SPDP or the Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party and the candidates from Miri belonging to the Sarawak United Peoples Party who know me will need my support and the Party's support. As SPDP is very much part of BN unless Datuk Seri William Mawan thinks otherwise, any BN candidates in the 3 Miri State constituencies will be supported by us in SPDP. That's a fair deal.
Politics is politics, sometimes you have to play it by the ear. wow!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Sarawak the Land of Rivers
The longest river in Sarawak is the Rejang river with the bustling Sibu town as its stopover. The widest in Sarawak is the Baram and it has Miri city to boast of its nice beaches. The state capital of Kuching has the Sarawak river where many sea battles were fought during the rule of the white "rajahs" and the Skrang has many tales to tell too in Sri Aman.
To any Sarawakians who say they hate Sarawak, I would say you are nuts! What a shame not to love one's home? What a shame not to appreciate the many rivers that nature has given us?
Sarawak is a beautiful land of rivers, abundant with Culture, nice untapped beaches and friendly people. Set aside politics, it is a place you can relax and called home. This is where I live, the city of Miri. The pace of life here is slow if compared to other Asian cities. It’s peaceful here, no hassle going to window shop or eat one’s favourite food at anytime of day. Bank robberies are unheard of here, although once in a while you get petty thieves disturbing the serenity of the place.
Miri deservedly got its "city" status 5 years ago in May 2005 and ever since, it has enjoyed what we Mirians called the Mayfest celebration. That's when colourful events are held throughout the month specially for its residents to enjoy in a spirit of brotherhood.
To any Sarawakians who say they hate Sarawak, I would say you are nuts! What a shame not to love one's home? What a shame not to appreciate the many rivers that nature has given us?
Sarawak is a beautiful land of rivers, abundant with Culture, nice untapped beaches and friendly people. Set aside politics, it is a place you can relax and called home. This is where I live, the city of Miri. The pace of life here is slow if compared to other Asian cities. It’s peaceful here, no hassle going to window shop or eat one’s favourite food at anytime of day. Bank robberies are unheard of here, although once in a while you get petty thieves disturbing the serenity of the place.
Miri deservedly got its "city" status 5 years ago in May 2005 and ever since, it has enjoyed what we Mirians called the Mayfest celebration. That's when colourful events are held throughout the month specially for its residents to enjoy in a spirit of brotherhood.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
When Love is Found
Today's world is full of hypocrisy and hatred that Love seems to be a thing of the past. If it is shunned by those who only live by the bullet, surely it is alive and well for Christians the world over because Love is the cornerstone of the religion we called CHRISTIANITY.
Love transcends words, the abstract will be told when two human beings fall in love. A loving couple will do just about anything for each other to create its beauty. When that happens, they are very much in love. It is bliss.
Love is the maker of life, the central pillar of our existence taught to us by Jesus. When it is honoured, cherished, practiced and remembered, it gives us solace and peace. Even without freedom, love exists, its tremendous power is beyond imagination.
And to cherish this word, I have here a short poem about Love. I wrote it about a year ago and it's here for you.
The night comes, the sun sleeps
The owls rose, the bats fly
Watch, the moon passes by
Just thoughts no words from the lips
True, it comes not once, you sigh
That feeling of love, we know not why
As memories unfold like stars in the sky
We pause, we thought
If sadness brings pain, love gives sense.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Make the Best of Life
Life is full of ups and downs which are only normal. Maslow’s theory of needs is great thoughts to align life to existence. Our existence is molded by us ourselves. It is also controlled by nature.
The important thing is for us to be appreciative of life itself, our purpose here on this planet. Are we here to create problems for mankind? Are we here to enjoy all things in their material form? Are we here because God has made us to be so? Or are we here to make the best of life albeit all the problems we have, to use what nature has to offer us?
Certainly today we have to live with whatever systems of government imposed on us and manage the tolerance from within us to what is happening around us, be it bad or good. We can avoid being participants to the system if so we choose or we can make life miserable by going against it. But life goes on and because we opt to be what we are, we must live life to the best we can. That “best” of course can either be morally right or wrong.
When we are appreciative of the things around us especially nature, we tend to find that there is a purpose in life. If we find solace in religion, in medicine, in science, we must not forget too, that wisdom is the key within us to make life more meaningful.
The important thing is for us to be appreciative of life itself, our purpose here on this planet. Are we here to create problems for mankind? Are we here to enjoy all things in their material form? Are we here because God has made us to be so? Or are we here to make the best of life albeit all the problems we have, to use what nature has to offer us?
Certainly today we have to live with whatever systems of government imposed on us and manage the tolerance from within us to what is happening around us, be it bad or good. We can avoid being participants to the system if so we choose or we can make life miserable by going against it. But life goes on and because we opt to be what we are, we must live life to the best we can. That “best” of course can either be morally right or wrong.
When we are appreciative of the things around us especially nature, we tend to find that there is a purpose in life. If we find solace in religion, in medicine, in science, we must not forget too, that wisdom is the key within us to make life more meaningful.
Monday, March 29, 2010
A Look at ANGER
Anger is about us and our state of mind. It is an emotion we show to others that can destroy our good image and damage relationships. It is a reaction coming from within us as a result of some displeasure over something we take as negative. We express it in many forms like shouting at the top of our voice, displaying unruly finger signs, staring and other offending postures to show aggression.
Animals show their anger when trying to secure mating privileges, this is most common. And of course, to protect their territorial boundaries, animals may even fight to the death. Humans do this too whenever someone encroaches their territory. This is protectionism, an innate trait of all humans. The Israeli-Palestinian war has stemmed out of territorial boundaries. Both sides are forever quarreling out of anger for one another.
I believe that Anger is part of the evolution process, being that functional part of us to continue with survival as a species. Today we have all kinds of threats from many quarters of the globe. If global warming makes mankind angry with their own species, the deprived poor can be notably angry with the rich around them when wealth is not seen to be equitably shared.
Anger is a driver of many things we do everyday, sometimes we are stressed by anger itself for no apparent reason. Rightly too we sometimes describe anger as stress. This seems to be the more meaningful word if anger sounds inappropriate.
It is when we are angry or always angry that we are most vulnerable to the elements from within our own system. What we get and experience are discomfort, pain and injury. We may grief and withdraw ourselves, even resorting to drugs, alcohol, tobacco smoking and other forms of pain killers which will give us temporary relief but not a cure.
The cure ironically is found in the brain, we commonly described it as our mind, our engine of thoughts. The body is just a vehicle, the fuel for our cells to function efficiently is in the hypothalamus where the “pineal” and the “pituitary” glands secrete hormones and act as masters to all other body systems we have.
Animals show their anger when trying to secure mating privileges, this is most common. And of course, to protect their territorial boundaries, animals may even fight to the death. Humans do this too whenever someone encroaches their territory. This is protectionism, an innate trait of all humans. The Israeli-Palestinian war has stemmed out of territorial boundaries. Both sides are forever quarreling out of anger for one another.
I believe that Anger is part of the evolution process, being that functional part of us to continue with survival as a species. Today we have all kinds of threats from many quarters of the globe. If global warming makes mankind angry with their own species, the deprived poor can be notably angry with the rich around them when wealth is not seen to be equitably shared.
Anger is a driver of many things we do everyday, sometimes we are stressed by anger itself for no apparent reason. Rightly too we sometimes describe anger as stress. This seems to be the more meaningful word if anger sounds inappropriate.
It is when we are angry or always angry that we are most vulnerable to the elements from within our own system. What we get and experience are discomfort, pain and injury. We may grief and withdraw ourselves, even resorting to drugs, alcohol, tobacco smoking and other forms of pain killers which will give us temporary relief but not a cure.
The cure ironically is found in the brain, we commonly described it as our mind, our engine of thoughts. The body is just a vehicle, the fuel for our cells to function efficiently is in the hypothalamus where the “pineal” and the “pituitary” glands secrete hormones and act as masters to all other body systems we have.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Forefinger for 1
Playing with our fingers can turn out embarrassing especially when we fiddle with our forefinger. We have dressed up our fingers in up teem ways. We ringed our fingers, painted them, tattooed them, and of course abused them in whatever way we want. In some culture, pointing the most dexterous finger which is the index finger or forefinger at someone is considered rude whilst showing your middle finger is absolutely unnecessary unless provoked. The thumbs up are a sign of “OK” while upside down, it denotes “not OK”. But the famous of them all is the “V” sign for peace, accepted universally by many people around the globe.
What is now turning to be interesting for Malaysians is the 1 sign using the forefinger or index finger to depict 1Malaysia. This is only so when you hold it steadily, otherwise wagging it may be construed as an admonitory gesture. Worst still, when you show up the middle finger for 1Malaysia, either accidentally or through sheer ignorance, it will be painful to the eyes. Wow, don't do it!
What is now turning to be interesting for Malaysians is the 1 sign using the forefinger or index finger to depict 1Malaysia. This is only so when you hold it steadily, otherwise wagging it may be construed as an admonitory gesture. Worst still, when you show up the middle finger for 1Malaysia, either accidentally or through sheer ignorance, it will be painful to the eyes. Wow, don't do it!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Malaysian Political Bickerings
Quarrels play on the headlines of politics in Malaysia over the past months. In Sarawak, we have a share of the storms created by party leaders from within, the President slandered. Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party's (SPDP) problems are far from over, it is still brewing hot. Over in Peninsular Malaysia, the MCA as the spokesman for the Chinese in BN are feverishly looking at the next echelon of leaders. They are bracing for fresh polls.
What is sad to hear and watch are the mud slinging battles that come on media. They can appear in unruly comments, proverbs and all that one can think of in the dictionary of politics. With plenty to read in the morning, it makes coffee breaks interesting.
Throwing mud at somebody’s face, whether he’s a minister or the ordinary ice-cream man is low and ungentlemanly. When it happens, hate is the word. Hate propels us to humiliate the person we dislike in order to break his ego and honour. Politicians do this very often, Sarawak is not an exception, we learn quickly.
If Hate destroys, Love builds. But both Love and Hate are 2 sides of the same coin. Both can be temporary, permanent or authentic. Hence, we can be enemies today and friends tomorrow and vice versa. But when hate is authentic, we cannot be friends. Likewise in religion, we can pray everyday and still be a hypocrite. The praying is permanent but not authentic.
Politically in Malaysia, I am of the opinion that UMNO and PAS are authentic foes and can never come together. I see this as the cue to future politics of our nation, the 2 fronts are already appearing with the PKR leading the opposition and UMNO anchoring the BN government of the day.
Politicians must now sort themselves out. If the Americans have the Democrats and Republicans well rooted in, we are just starting the political music on the same note in Malaysia.
What is sad to hear and watch are the mud slinging battles that come on media. They can appear in unruly comments, proverbs and all that one can think of in the dictionary of politics. With plenty to read in the morning, it makes coffee breaks interesting.
Throwing mud at somebody’s face, whether he’s a minister or the ordinary ice-cream man is low and ungentlemanly. When it happens, hate is the word. Hate propels us to humiliate the person we dislike in order to break his ego and honour. Politicians do this very often, Sarawak is not an exception, we learn quickly.
If Hate destroys, Love builds. But both Love and Hate are 2 sides of the same coin. Both can be temporary, permanent or authentic. Hence, we can be enemies today and friends tomorrow and vice versa. But when hate is authentic, we cannot be friends. Likewise in religion, we can pray everyday and still be a hypocrite. The praying is permanent but not authentic.
Politically in Malaysia, I am of the opinion that UMNO and PAS are authentic foes and can never come together. I see this as the cue to future politics of our nation, the 2 fronts are already appearing with the PKR leading the opposition and UMNO anchoring the BN government of the day.
Politicians must now sort themselves out. If the Americans have the Democrats and Republicans well rooted in, we are just starting the political music on the same note in Malaysia.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Canning - What is so Alarming ?
I've been caned in my life while i was in an aided school many many years ago, in the 1960's. I was caned on the palms of both hands just to get the 50% marks required for a pass in my Nature Study. The teacher was a Malay muslim who was at that time unpopular because he liked to cane those who failed to pass them, perhaps as a way to get us students to study so that we pass. I failed so I got caned by someone who liked canning students. Simple.
Recently, the canning of 3 muslim women in KL who were involved in illicit sex alarmed human rights groups in Malaysia and around the world. That did not paint a good picture of our country. Some called it a "cruel and degrading punishment" which I think is just a matter of opinion. If they have broken the Shariah laws, so be it, they must face the consequences. The irony is, the flesh trade or prostitution is rampant in Malaysia, muslim women are not excluded from this oldest trade known to mankind. You can go down to Limbang in Sarawak or just roam KL at anytime of the day to witness such brothels and massage parlors carry out their businesses quite openly under the noses of the authorities. Patronizing such places are Malaysians plus foreigners and muslim men too, let's be clear about that.
If canning is a deterrent, let it be done in a regulated manner. We have our Shariah laws, we must respect that. I am a Christian, I am not a lawyer, I will not go against it. If you asked me whether there is pain when you are caned, i would positively say yes, it could cut through your flesh, we must not deny the fact that there will not be pain. Come on, this is punishment!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Opinions matter a lot
People are born to form opinions. Opinions come from the mind and controlled by our thoughts which are influenced by perception, that of what we see and hear, and what we take as being acceptable or unacceptable. Acceptability in itself is an opinion created in the mind. We all do that everyday and it can be good or bad, weak or strong, we either accept things or reject them. We said we choose. It’s a matter of opinion.
Many may argue that opinions are neither good nor bad as bad opinions may be accepted by those bad in thoughts including groups, communities and society. To these people, good opinions are bad and vice versa. But of course, the rule of thumb is that a bad opinion is not normally accepted by the majority, but instead we can be scorned for it, more so with leaders who make bad decisions out of misinformation on opinions made by others or having been ill informed of a subject matter. Win or lose is therefore a matter of making the right decisions based on opinions. You win because you have been accepted.
Our opinions can be biased when we take sides, sometimes unintentionally. When we are conscious of making a strong opinion, we shall defend our opinion and stand our grounds. We say we have principles. When we are not conscious of our state of mind in deriving at a decision, things can turn sour. We say that’s a bad decision. Opinions made hastily are normally not well thought out, thus rebuttal of opinions of this nature will invite repercussions and arguments beyond imagination. People disagree because of such opinions that are unacceptable, seen on the outside as decisions made without much thought or due consideration.
People making strong opinions may not necessarily allow for a good decision, they could be bad and damaging, even misleading. However, opinions based on the principles of good can materialize in many things good. Morality in behavior is one of them. But there again, what is good to you may be bad to me. Even in religion, good or bad is a matter of opinion. So, it’s back to the mind and arriving at an opinion, our thoughts managing the opinions we make.
The foundation of a good opinion lies in the person, who he is what he is. When a person makes an opinion, it would normally be based on certain aspects of life which have been influencing him or her. As life is shaped by our belief and faith, these form the basis of all opinions. Of course, our upbringing, our culture and our education play a part as well in any judgment that leads us to form our opinions. The key to a good decision is in the mind, our engine of thoughts mold our behavior, our belief, our faith, our opinion.
Certainly opinions matter a lot and very much so.
Many may argue that opinions are neither good nor bad as bad opinions may be accepted by those bad in thoughts including groups, communities and society. To these people, good opinions are bad and vice versa. But of course, the rule of thumb is that a bad opinion is not normally accepted by the majority, but instead we can be scorned for it, more so with leaders who make bad decisions out of misinformation on opinions made by others or having been ill informed of a subject matter. Win or lose is therefore a matter of making the right decisions based on opinions. You win because you have been accepted.
Our opinions can be biased when we take sides, sometimes unintentionally. When we are conscious of making a strong opinion, we shall defend our opinion and stand our grounds. We say we have principles. When we are not conscious of our state of mind in deriving at a decision, things can turn sour. We say that’s a bad decision. Opinions made hastily are normally not well thought out, thus rebuttal of opinions of this nature will invite repercussions and arguments beyond imagination. People disagree because of such opinions that are unacceptable, seen on the outside as decisions made without much thought or due consideration.
People making strong opinions may not necessarily allow for a good decision, they could be bad and damaging, even misleading. However, opinions based on the principles of good can materialize in many things good. Morality in behavior is one of them. But there again, what is good to you may be bad to me. Even in religion, good or bad is a matter of opinion. So, it’s back to the mind and arriving at an opinion, our thoughts managing the opinions we make.
The foundation of a good opinion lies in the person, who he is what he is. When a person makes an opinion, it would normally be based on certain aspects of life which have been influencing him or her. As life is shaped by our belief and faith, these form the basis of all opinions. Of course, our upbringing, our culture and our education play a part as well in any judgment that leads us to form our opinions. The key to a good decision is in the mind, our engine of thoughts mold our behavior, our belief, our faith, our opinion.
Certainly opinions matter a lot and very much so.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
All Hell is Breaking Lose
It really broke the silence in many ways because FIRE CRACKERS are banned in Malaysia. While I am writing now, the thunderous sound of the crackers are awakening babies in their cots in Miri, it's Chinese New Year of course, many would say it's OK for the crackers to be fired on this particular night. Perhaps it's OK if it's not banned, therefore, it's not OK.
My mum is Chinese and I remember in those days in Miri when it was OK to fire those crackers during CNY, we had one hell of a good time firing them especially when it was about to strike midnight. But times have changed. We now have a law, not only on the firing but the importation of the stuff. Obviously, tonight the law has been broken in Miri by the Chinese community at large, you only need to be here to believe me. It's OK as one of my friends, a Police Officer puts it, only for tonight. How puzzling it is and surely, it would not be wrong to say that such a ban is somewhat "a blessing in disguise" for those assigned to see its enforcement. Corruption or whatever, the question is, "How did they get in?".
These "explosives" are being sold quite rampantly in Miri in the "black market" and indeed, if they could be smuggled into Miri and be purchased here, it means that the whole of Sarawak could have them, all at a price of course. Probably the thunderous sounds are well ushered in too in Sibu, Kuching, Kapit, Limbang and the rest of the State. Well you can say, it's Chinese New Year, let them have the fun.
Certainly with the law, I would say ALL HELL IS BREAKING LOSE on this Chinese New Year's night. Kong Hee Fatt Choi from me.
My mum is Chinese and I remember in those days in Miri when it was OK to fire those crackers during CNY, we had one hell of a good time firing them especially when it was about to strike midnight. But times have changed. We now have a law, not only on the firing but the importation of the stuff. Obviously, tonight the law has been broken in Miri by the Chinese community at large, you only need to be here to believe me. It's OK as one of my friends, a Police Officer puts it, only for tonight. How puzzling it is and surely, it would not be wrong to say that such a ban is somewhat "a blessing in disguise" for those assigned to see its enforcement. Corruption or whatever, the question is, "How did they get in?".
These "explosives" are being sold quite rampantly in Miri in the "black market" and indeed, if they could be smuggled into Miri and be purchased here, it means that the whole of Sarawak could have them, all at a price of course. Probably the thunderous sounds are well ushered in too in Sibu, Kuching, Kapit, Limbang and the rest of the State. Well you can say, it's Chinese New Year, let them have the fun.
Certainly with the law, I would say ALL HELL IS BREAKING LOSE on this Chinese New Year's night. Kong Hee Fatt Choi from me.
Friday, February 5, 2010
The Saiful vs Anwar Movie
It’s like a James Bond movie with most Malaysians watching closely the Saiful vs Anwar Ibrahim saga, the courthouse you can be sure is packed, I am miles away in Miri, Sarawak, I couldn’t be there. But with the internet, you don't really need to be there to know what is happening.
The politician in Anwar is obvious with his followers calling for reforms while the man plays the hero’s role even in the courts. Of course, he is innocent until proven guilty, that’s the law. The young guy Saiful is all groomed and getting just as much attention from the media as the man he either once “idolized” or “hated”. There are 2 versions really to this part of the story.
Many bloggers have called him names and he’s not at all liked by members of the opposition. He has been degraded by some to dirt but don't you think he has made a name for himself, even the kampong lady knows who's Saiful whom some called the "stupid arsehole". Well, Sodomy is the cause of it all, the dirty "controversial" word which is morally wrong in all its right meaning, something absolutely unacceptable to Muslims, Christians and Buddhists alike.
It would be interesting time for all Malaysians to watch how the court will proceed with the case. The Judicial system in Malaysia is certainly going through an acid test. Whether professionalism prevails will be left to be seen. The intervention of politics, if any will leave a footprint many will not welcome, let's hope our judiciary will remain impartial, free from all ills. And let's all watch, wait and see what will be the outcome. The question many people may ask now is, “Will it be a political one?”.
A friend on facebook says, if you feel SODOMY is IMMORAL, let's called it SAI=DOMY. wow... he's giving me a message...lol...
Upon watching some of the video clips of these 2 unfortunate gentlemen, I couldn't help but come to the conclusion that Anwar played his part well, he's a politician who wanted all the limelight at such times but the young man Saiful, with his body gestures and all seems to be giving himself away.
The politician in Anwar is obvious with his followers calling for reforms while the man plays the hero’s role even in the courts. Of course, he is innocent until proven guilty, that’s the law. The young guy Saiful is all groomed and getting just as much attention from the media as the man he either once “idolized” or “hated”. There are 2 versions really to this part of the story.
Many bloggers have called him names and he’s not at all liked by members of the opposition. He has been degraded by some to dirt but don't you think he has made a name for himself, even the kampong lady knows who's Saiful whom some called the "stupid arsehole". Well, Sodomy is the cause of it all, the dirty "controversial" word which is morally wrong in all its right meaning, something absolutely unacceptable to Muslims, Christians and Buddhists alike.
It would be interesting time for all Malaysians to watch how the court will proceed with the case. The Judicial system in Malaysia is certainly going through an acid test. Whether professionalism prevails will be left to be seen. The intervention of politics, if any will leave a footprint many will not welcome, let's hope our judiciary will remain impartial, free from all ills. And let's all watch, wait and see what will be the outcome. The question many people may ask now is, “Will it be a political one?”.
A friend on facebook says, if you feel SODOMY is IMMORAL, let's called it SAI=DOMY. wow... he's giving me a message...lol...
Upon watching some of the video clips of these 2 unfortunate gentlemen, I couldn't help but come to the conclusion that Anwar played his part well, he's a politician who wanted all the limelight at such times but the young man Saiful, with his body gestures and all seems to be giving himself away.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Thoughts on Responsibility
Leaders carry with them responsibilities and with that, they are sometimes compelled to make decisions which could turn out to be good, bad or even wrong. Many too would take responsibilities on themselves without realizing the consequences of their actions. The following video clip tells us that the state of consciousness upon ourselves is paramount when we do take on responsibilities, as wrong decisions may create and invite sufferings that can go out of control.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
What I wrote I almost forget
Forgetfulness cannot be blamed if one fails to remember. It's normal to forget. But it's not normal for us to forget important events like birthdays of family members and when we left college. Here's something I wrote last year which I almost forgot.
What books did to the minds, the internet has taken its place to infiltrate your thoughts. Chairman Mao Tse Tung wrote his thoughts in a book that materialized in modern China today. The book is forgotten, the internet creeps in. Bill Gates turned the internet around so fast that information can now be retrieved with a click. The whole world went crazy, a phenomenal effect! It has indeed changed people and the way they think. How blessed we are and how disastrous too to mankind. Osama bin Laden uses the internet when trying to match the power and might of the Americans. It produced a lethal effect in the 9/11 attack.
Today, no government can function smoothly without the communicative prowess of the internet. If the North Korean regime keeps it away from their people making the whole world laugh in disgust, it would not take long for the internet to break the iron curtain.
Ironically, we now got such stuff as internet sex, internet wedding, internet medicine, you name it, you have it! Even smell is dished out through internet..what a wonder in the atoms? It is dictating the way people think the world over. Its power is enormous, we are made of it, trillions...wow, read my thoughts!
I went back with my thoughts and knew this would be interesting stuff. The ATOMS, what rubbish to say that they could be internet savvy, but we really don't know, do we?
What books did to the minds, the internet has taken its place to infiltrate your thoughts. Chairman Mao Tse Tung wrote his thoughts in a book that materialized in modern China today. The book is forgotten, the internet creeps in. Bill Gates turned the internet around so fast that information can now be retrieved with a click. The whole world went crazy, a phenomenal effect! It has indeed changed people and the way they think. How blessed we are and how disastrous too to mankind. Osama bin Laden uses the internet when trying to match the power and might of the Americans. It produced a lethal effect in the 9/11 attack.
Today, no government can function smoothly without the communicative prowess of the internet. If the North Korean regime keeps it away from their people making the whole world laugh in disgust, it would not take long for the internet to break the iron curtain.
Ironically, we now got such stuff as internet sex, internet wedding, internet medicine, you name it, you have it! Even smell is dished out through internet..what a wonder in the atoms? It is dictating the way people think the world over. Its power is enormous, we are made of it, trillions...wow, read my thoughts!
I went back with my thoughts and knew this would be interesting stuff. The ATOMS, what rubbish to say that they could be internet savvy, but we really don't know, do we?
Friday, January 29, 2010
My thoughts about the EGO
Are we not just as egoistic ourselves when we called others "egoists"? Of course, that includes me, I am not running from this fact that I am not one. We all are, in one way or another.
The EGO is a false center, it is plastic. Everyone is an egoist although not born with it but into it. The EGO is the abstract part of us acquired from the moment we realize that existence is about fear and survival. Children learn about fear and survival once they are in kindergartens.
All of us have 2 common centers but only a handful would have the 3rd center, let’s called it center numbers 1, 2 and 3, the 1 is you with society and the fear that you will not be accepted by others, and the 2 is how you want to be regardless of what society thinks of you. In both centers 1 and 2, you are carrying some fear, the fear of what society may take you to be and the fear of self and failure to self. Most of us exist in these 2 orders or centers, you with society looking for acceptance and you against society. Only a few will achieve the 3rd order, a nameless center, which is you with your conscience, your soul, the truth, you and God.
If you have other views, that's fine with me..why not? The beauty of having egos are they spur you on, they motivate you, they make you want to create, to develop to make your dreams come true. The bad thing is you may hurt others with it.
The EGO is a false center, it is plastic. Everyone is an egoist although not born with it but into it. The EGO is the abstract part of us acquired from the moment we realize that existence is about fear and survival. Children learn about fear and survival once they are in kindergartens.
All of us have 2 common centers but only a handful would have the 3rd center, let’s called it center numbers 1, 2 and 3, the 1 is you with society and the fear that you will not be accepted by others, and the 2 is how you want to be regardless of what society thinks of you. In both centers 1 and 2, you are carrying some fear, the fear of what society may take you to be and the fear of self and failure to self. Most of us exist in these 2 orders or centers, you with society looking for acceptance and you against society. Only a few will achieve the 3rd order, a nameless center, which is you with your conscience, your soul, the truth, you and God.
If you have other views, that's fine with me..why not? The beauty of having egos are they spur you on, they motivate you, they make you want to create, to develop to make your dreams come true. The bad thing is you may hurt others with it.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Busy...that's the word from me
Busy...that's the word, busy, I have been kept busy by lecturing, holidaying and meekly, politics. I owed my self an apology and I felt refreshed again being able to find time to update my blog tonight.
The current political squabble in the Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) of which I am a Divisional Chairman in the state constituency of SENADIN, Miri is worrisome for many in the party. It's an unhealthy development, a disadvantage for the BN in Sarawak and surely not helping the 1Malaysia many of us are trying to foster. With all due respect to them, our state leaders from within the fold should realize that no amount of public outcry of who's right or who's wrong could mend the rift that has already surfaced over just a matter of a week. Damage has been done and it will take time for it to be mended and rebuilt.
Of course, political foes fighting from within is not at all new and unheard of. This is politics, a right wing and a left wing is common. MCA has its share of such conflicts and certainly UMNO has some good history of infighting too when Tengku Razaliegh failed in his bid to take over the party.
The next few weeks will be an interesting time. The wisdom of the President Datuk Mawan must not be underrated. He will I am sure be able to calm the storm.
The current political squabble in the Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) of which I am a Divisional Chairman in the state constituency of SENADIN, Miri is worrisome for many in the party. It's an unhealthy development, a disadvantage for the BN in Sarawak and surely not helping the 1Malaysia many of us are trying to foster. With all due respect to them, our state leaders from within the fold should realize that no amount of public outcry of who's right or who's wrong could mend the rift that has already surfaced over just a matter of a week. Damage has been done and it will take time for it to be mended and rebuilt.
Of course, political foes fighting from within is not at all new and unheard of. This is politics, a right wing and a left wing is common. MCA has its share of such conflicts and certainly UMNO has some good history of infighting too when Tengku Razaliegh failed in his bid to take over the party.
The next few weeks will be an interesting time. The wisdom of the President Datuk Mawan must not be underrated. He will I am sure be able to calm the storm.
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