The following are the news appeared in the Malaysian media.
Khir Toyo (former MB Selangor) built a bangalow RM24 million.
Osu Sukam (former UMNO CM Sabah) Committed a gambling shame RM70 million.
Mohd Tahi ((former MB Selangor ) Caught with cash in Australia RM200 million.
These are glaring examples which the minority groups cannot accept the way NEP is being exploited on the expense of the ordinary poor malaysians. Rest assured all UMNOputeras will get away with it. Special preveledge "hanya untuk orang melayu UMNO sahaja...lain orang melayu tak boleh masuk campur." Our clone Bumiputra PM and his goons were so smart to invent the OSA to cover up their faults. "Sudah makan mesti cuci mulut masa dahulu. Sekarang, tak paya cucui mulut lah!" What a joke!. Always the Chinese or the indians take the blame. There are some invincible hands must be moving the puppet strings from behind the scene. The enforcement officers are always busy with the opposition only.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Together we can
As the nation celebrates its 53rd year of independence, we take a look at some of the memorable TV commercials that make all malaysians proud. Taken from The Star 28 August 2010.
When we think of Merdeka commercials, we immediattely think of the works of the late Yasmin Ahmad. There is no doubt that her Petronas Advertisement have been among the best-if not the best-in celebrating the National Day.
The first, one little indian boy, is memorable not only because it was the first ever Merdeka-themed coporate advertisement but also because its narrative forcused refreshingly on members of a minority race.
People should be seen as human beings not as different races. This commercial says it all. This should be the way, not only for Malaysia but for every country in the world, says Tan Yew Leong, Leo Burnett Creative director and husband of the late Yasmin. The commercial is about an indian boy who remembers how his father once dressed him up for a special occcasion and hoisted him up on his shoulders when they arrived at a gathering. Puzzled, the boy looked around and saw a man standing on a platform shouting, "Merdeka! Merdeka ! Merdeka!"
"Things have changed now and Father is already gone." says the boy now all grown up." Although we are living better, sometimes we forget how things got started. For me, that day was the most special day in my life."
One of Yasmin`s favourites is Tan Hong Ming in love (2007). For this porject, whose theme was Our Chidrenn are Colour-blind. Lets keep them that way, she and her crew went to several schools in the Klang valley to conduct candid interviews with children including a certain Tan Hong Ming who shyly professes his affection for his Malay friend, Umi Kazrina. There are many more ....
When we think of Merdeka commercials, we immediattely think of the works of the late Yasmin Ahmad. There is no doubt that her Petronas Advertisement have been among the best-if not the best-in celebrating the National Day.
The first, one little indian boy, is memorable not only because it was the first ever Merdeka-themed coporate advertisement but also because its narrative forcused refreshingly on members of a minority race.
People should be seen as human beings not as different races. This commercial says it all. This should be the way, not only for Malaysia but for every country in the world, says Tan Yew Leong, Leo Burnett Creative director and husband of the late Yasmin. The commercial is about an indian boy who remembers how his father once dressed him up for a special occcasion and hoisted him up on his shoulders when they arrived at a gathering. Puzzled, the boy looked around and saw a man standing on a platform shouting, "Merdeka! Merdeka ! Merdeka!"
"Things have changed now and Father is already gone." says the boy now all grown up." Although we are living better, sometimes we forget how things got started. For me, that day was the most special day in my life."
One of Yasmin`s favourites is Tan Hong Ming in love (2007). For this porject, whose theme was Our Chidrenn are Colour-blind. Lets keep them that way, she and her crew went to several schools in the Klang valley to conduct candid interviews with children including a certain Tan Hong Ming who shyly professes his affection for his Malay friend, Umi Kazrina. There are many more ....
Saturday, August 14, 2010
The NEP and its weakness
August 14 2010. I am puttung this newsletter for others to read in case you have forgotten the real issues about the NEP.
"Nazir Razak says NEP " bastardised ". There seem to have been a bastardised of the NEP, says CIMB, group CEO Nazir Razak who is younger brother of PM Najib.
"I have strong opinion about how the NEP has been bastardised over the years" It was a social engineering experiment that no one even done before in any country. So the government gave 20 years but "now it is so embedded in everything - in every part of the government, in every part if business that it has become a problem"
The NEP offivcially came to an end in 1990 but its policies still continue to this day. They wanted more time. until when no one knows.
The Chinese have been labelled as "pendatang" by many UMNO politicians. But Nazir said' "I told Tan Siok Choo (grand daughter of MCA founding member. Tan Cheng Lock) that her family came to this country earlier than my family."
"Nazir Razak says NEP " bastardised ". There seem to have been a bastardised of the NEP, says CIMB, group CEO Nazir Razak who is younger brother of PM Najib.
"I have strong opinion about how the NEP has been bastardised over the years" It was a social engineering experiment that no one even done before in any country. So the government gave 20 years but "now it is so embedded in everything - in every part of the government, in every part if business that it has become a problem"
The NEP offivcially came to an end in 1990 but its policies still continue to this day. They wanted more time. until when no one knows.
The Chinese have been labelled as "pendatang" by many UMNO politicians. But Nazir said' "I told Tan Siok Choo (grand daughter of MCA founding member. Tan Cheng Lock) that her family came to this country earlier than my family."
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Memories of Pudu Jail KL, Malaysia
The following notes are taken from NSTP dated June 27 2010
Pudu Prison is being demolished to make way for development. This jail is an icon. It may
not be a heritage site, nor something to be proud of but the place holds many bitter sweet
memories for many people.
On Monday night (21/06/2010) the jail`s wall was demolished tio make way for the road-widening projects. It is 115-year old prison in the city. It serves as an icon to remind the young not to take the wrong path in life.
There was no toilet in the cell abd prisoners had to use a plastic pail as their toilet. New
comers would have to carry the pail out to throw away tje faeces of their long-serving mates
The cells held up to 18 inmates ea each. The inmates had to take turns to sleep as there
was not enough space
A day before, they would be allowed to meet their family and wereasked what they woulld
like for the last meal. The meal had to be within RM7. They would also not allowed to
wear watches.
It was almost impossible for the prisoners to escape as the X-shaped building, smilar to
the Kandy Prison in Bogambia, Africa
Caning had to be done before 9am when the skin was dry in the presence of prison officials
and a doctor.
Pudu Prison is being demolished to make way for development. This jail is an icon. It may
not be a heritage site, nor something to be proud of but the place holds many bitter sweet
memories for many people.
On Monday night (21/06/2010) the jail`s wall was demolished tio make way for the road-widening projects. It is 115-year old prison in the city. It serves as an icon to remind the young not to take the wrong path in life.
There was no toilet in the cell abd prisoners had to use a plastic pail as their toilet. New
comers would have to carry the pail out to throw away tje faeces of their long-serving mates
The cells held up to 18 inmates ea each. The inmates had to take turns to sleep as there
was not enough space
A day before, they would be allowed to meet their family and wereasked what they woulld
like for the last meal. The meal had to be within RM7. They would also not allowed to
wear watches.
It was almost impossible for the prisoners to escape as the X-shaped building, smilar to
the Kandy Prison in Bogambia, Africa
Caning had to be done before 9am when the skin was dry in the presence of prison officials
and a doctor.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Exams may be scrapped
The MOE has announced (21 June 2010) that the UPSR and PMR may be abolished to remove
pressure of an exam-oriented education system in Malaysia. It sounds okay but the implication is anybody`s guess because we know that our teachers and headmasters are busy with many things except teaching.
Further more, the government has been toying with the education system since Merdeka with no suitable one in sight. So our schools today are huge and modern but with no good racial mix to reflect the Malaysian society. There are still several forms of discrimination in these schools.
Many have voiced their views that the present system forces the teachers and students to forcus only on achieving excellent results in the examinations. Parents send their children for tuition to make them excel in examinations. The students produce a string of 'As' in their early educations
but not in the colleges and universities.
The main objective of education is for children to gain knowledge in a holistice manner creativity innovation and good thinking power. We are producing 'Robots' in our institutions. It is not
surprising that our students cannot get jobs easily when they come into the job market.
We are not doing well in the skill market as well. Our Sekolah Teknik and Polytechnics are not
doing enough to produce the necessary man-power for the country. Parents have no confidence in these institutions as they do not produce skill man-power for the job market. The MOE must call for a complete over-haul of these instuitions to match those in Singapore and Australia
We cannot abolish all public examinations. The UPSR for primary schools should be retained as a yard stick to measure the achievements of the students. It is also a good bench-markfor MOE to separate the students into accademic and skill groups. We must teach them problem-solving skills instead of parroting what is in the books. The teahers must be well qualified for the job.
By reducing the school exams the pupils can have time for other activities however, there must
be other ways to keep the teachers on their toes. There must be proper supervision from the school management and the Education departments to ensure that the schools do not derail
from the plan.
pressure of an exam-oriented education system in Malaysia. It sounds okay but the implication is anybody`s guess because we know that our teachers and headmasters are busy with many things except teaching.
Further more, the government has been toying with the education system since Merdeka with no suitable one in sight. So our schools today are huge and modern but with no good racial mix to reflect the Malaysian society. There are still several forms of discrimination in these schools.
Many have voiced their views that the present system forces the teachers and students to forcus only on achieving excellent results in the examinations. Parents send their children for tuition to make them excel in examinations. The students produce a string of 'As' in their early educations
but not in the colleges and universities.
The main objective of education is for children to gain knowledge in a holistice manner creativity innovation and good thinking power. We are producing 'Robots' in our institutions. It is not
surprising that our students cannot get jobs easily when they come into the job market.
We are not doing well in the skill market as well. Our Sekolah Teknik and Polytechnics are not
doing enough to produce the necessary man-power for the country. Parents have no confidence in these institutions as they do not produce skill man-power for the job market. The MOE must call for a complete over-haul of these instuitions to match those in Singapore and Australia
We cannot abolish all public examinations. The UPSR for primary schools should be retained as a yard stick to measure the achievements of the students. It is also a good bench-markfor MOE to separate the students into accademic and skill groups. We must teach them problem-solving skills instead of parroting what is in the books. The teahers must be well qualified for the job.
By reducing the school exams the pupils can have time for other activities however, there must
be other ways to keep the teachers on their toes. There must be proper supervision from the school management and the Education departments to ensure that the schools do not derail
from the plan.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Bumiputera Economic Congress - May 29 2010.
This part of the speech is of interest to me. So I am keeping it in my blog for reference. Your comments please.
Academician Kamaruddin Kacher, who chaired the panel, told the panel speakers not to shy to tear down the NEM because the congress was about defending the " natural rights of the Malays'
This is our country pioneered by our ancestors 2000 yeara ago, why should we be afraid ? The
Sultans are our protectors. The Malay Regiment is for the Malays !
Ramlah Adam (History Professor) picked apart the policy which they argued neglected to consider the Special rightrs of the Malays and Bumiputera.
Ramlah took a more historic route, slamming the proposed economic model as breaking the promises made in the agreement signed before Merdeka.
She claimed: These are attempts to question the special economic rights guaranteered to the Malays. She said that the special rights of the Malays guaranteered is return for granting citizenship to the non-malays.
Academician Kamaruddin Kacher, who chaired the panel, told the panel speakers not to shy to tear down the NEM because the congress was about defending the " natural rights of the Malays'
This is our country pioneered by our ancestors 2000 yeara ago, why should we be afraid ? The
Sultans are our protectors. The Malay Regiment is for the Malays !
Ramlah Adam (History Professor) picked apart the policy which they argued neglected to consider the Special rightrs of the Malays and Bumiputera.
Ramlah took a more historic route, slamming the proposed economic model as breaking the promises made in the agreement signed before Merdeka.
She claimed: These are attempts to question the special economic rights guaranteered to the Malays. She said that the special rights of the Malays guaranteered is return for granting citizenship to the non-malays.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
What social contract means to Malaysians.
I like to keep this articles written by Azmi Sharom in the Brave New World dated The Star 1 April 2010.
The term has been wrongly used by those who choose to invent their own meaning of the expression. Due to space constraint, I take only the relevant points so that more Malaysians will not be mislead in future.
The founders of this country did not have such racialist aspirations when we obtained our independence in 1957. The provisions in the Constitution which provides for the "special position" of the Malays and the natives of Sabah and Sarawak - there is no such thing as "Malay rights" in our constitution, were meant a stop gap measure but not a permanent clutch.
The time limit initially set was for the affirmative action to last 20 years. The report of the Federation of Malaya Constitution Commission ... in an independent Malaya all nationals should be accorded equal rights, privileges and opportunities and there must not be discrimination on the grounds of race and creed.
It was the Alliance consisted of the Malayan Indian Congress, the Malayan Chinese Association and the United Malay National Organisation. Our great leaders of UMNO hoped and dreamt of the Malays based on equality. Article 8 guarantees equality except in situation specifically provided for in the Constitution.
Article 136 which states that all government servants must not be discriminated against based on race and creed. So our non-Malay public servants have a Constitutional protection against poor treatment for example in promotions.
The rulers, our sultans themselves said that they"...look forward to a time not too remote when it will become possible to eliminate communal ism as a force in the political and economic life of the country"
So the next time some racist politicians go on about the "social contract" please be informed that this kind of selfish behaviour was not part of the dream for Merdeka. Our founders did not have such base ideals.
The term has been wrongly used by those who choose to invent their own meaning of the expression. Due to space constraint, I take only the relevant points so that more Malaysians will not be mislead in future.
The founders of this country did not have such racialist aspirations when we obtained our independence in 1957. The provisions in the Constitution which provides for the "special position" of the Malays and the natives of Sabah and Sarawak - there is no such thing as "Malay rights" in our constitution, were meant a stop gap measure but not a permanent clutch.
The time limit initially set was for the affirmative action to last 20 years. The report of the Federation of Malaya Constitution Commission ... in an independent Malaya all nationals should be accorded equal rights, privileges and opportunities and there must not be discrimination on the grounds of race and creed.
It was the Alliance consisted of the Malayan Indian Congress, the Malayan Chinese Association and the United Malay National Organisation. Our great leaders of UMNO hoped and dreamt of the Malays based on equality. Article 8 guarantees equality except in situation specifically provided for in the Constitution.
Article 136 which states that all government servants must not be discriminated against based on race and creed. So our non-Malay public servants have a Constitutional protection against poor treatment for example in promotions.
The rulers, our sultans themselves said that they"...look forward to a time not too remote when it will become possible to eliminate communal ism as a force in the political and economic life of the country"
So the next time some racist politicians go on about the "social contract" please be informed that this kind of selfish behaviour was not part of the dream for Merdeka. Our founders did not have such base ideals.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Polirics in Malaysia
1) Lets hear what Ibrahim Ali said after joining Perkasa. He expected some fire from his speech but not a smoke was detected. I.Ali and his gang cannot do anything by shouting. He has forgotten that Malaysians today are not interested in racial issues.
2) You can uphold article 153 for the Malays. However, I disagree with suppressing others rights as implied by Perkasa. Perkasa is nothing but another extreme racist organisation unwilling to work with other groups for its own insecurities. NGOs do not behave like that !
3) For moment, I thought they are going all out to shout, demonstrate, protest, running amok,burning effigy, threaten to kill and bath keris with someone`s blood. Good sense prevail this time
4) This is getting tiresome time for others to make contingency plans to migrate ... enrich host
countries for their fair play and decency is the norm. Already 300,000 are away, no wander !
5) This is a far cry from angry demonstrators against DAP led government, which once saw
effigy of Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng being burnt. A record in Malaysia as no other CM or MB
effigy was burnt.
6)I think our PM or DPM are themselves confined by the concept of unity. But we cannot them because their political survival hinges on race not nationality.
7) Don`t let irresponsible and opportunist politicians pitch us against one another for their own survival.
8) Just as Dr M pandered to the Chinese educationists when he needed their support in the 1999GE and later he labelled them communists after winning the G. election.
Muhiyddin is doing the same by playing to the Perkasa type gallery.
9) The fate of this country will be doom with the PM and DPM voicing their rights as a Malay first, instead of saying they are PM and DPM of Malaysia, representing all races.
2) You can uphold article 153 for the Malays. However, I disagree with suppressing others rights as implied by Perkasa. Perkasa is nothing but another extreme racist organisation unwilling to work with other groups for its own insecurities. NGOs do not behave like that !
3) For moment, I thought they are going all out to shout, demonstrate, protest, running amok,burning effigy, threaten to kill and bath keris with someone`s blood. Good sense prevail this time
4) This is getting tiresome time for others to make contingency plans to migrate ... enrich host
countries for their fair play and decency is the norm. Already 300,000 are away, no wander !
5) This is a far cry from angry demonstrators against DAP led government, which once saw
effigy of Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng being burnt. A record in Malaysia as no other CM or MB
effigy was burnt.
6)I think our PM or DPM are themselves confined by the concept of unity. But we cannot them because their political survival hinges on race not nationality.
7) Don`t let irresponsible and opportunist politicians pitch us against one another for their own survival.
8) Just as Dr M pandered to the Chinese educationists when he needed their support in the 1999GE and later he labelled them communists after winning the G. election.
Muhiyddin is doing the same by playing to the Perkasa type gallery.
9) The fate of this country will be doom with the PM and DPM voicing their rights as a Malay first, instead of saying they are PM and DPM of Malaysia, representing all races.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Forest reserve destroyed in the name of progress.
I live close to a forest hill that the residents here call Gunung Lambak. This is a gazettted forest reserve. It used to be a nice and peaceful place where the locals could relax over the weekend.
The streams, monkeys, squirrels and birds make us feel close to nature. For the strong and healthy ones, a walk up the hill is a good challenge.
A few years ago, tractors and lorries moved in to develop a multi-million-ringgit eco-resort. A short walking path was included in the project. A children`s playground was added.
Today our forest hill has deteriorated due to erosion and neglect. The eco-rresort has gone bust. The small animals and birds have gone while the many streams have also disappeared and in those left behind, the water is no longer clear.
What made it worse was the haphazard building of homes in the area. Hills and valleys were cut to create housing lots for the rich and famous. Trees were felled and timber co9llected into piles.
There was no notice to inform the public about this development. This had been a good area for a nature park. But the authorities opted to destroy it for good. We hear people talking of preserving the ecosystem in the country but here, in Gunnung Lambak, they are doing the
exact opposite.
The streams, monkeys, squirrels and birds make us feel close to nature. For the strong and healthy ones, a walk up the hill is a good challenge.
A few years ago, tractors and lorries moved in to develop a multi-million-ringgit eco-resort. A short walking path was included in the project. A children`s playground was added.
Today our forest hill has deteriorated due to erosion and neglect. The eco-rresort has gone bust. The small animals and birds have gone while the many streams have also disappeared and in those left behind, the water is no longer clear.
What made it worse was the haphazard building of homes in the area. Hills and valleys were cut to create housing lots for the rich and famous. Trees were felled and timber co9llected into piles.
There was no notice to inform the public about this development. This had been a good area for a nature park. But the authorities opted to destroy it for good. We hear people talking of preserving the ecosystem in the country but here, in Gunnung Lambak, they are doing the
exact opposite.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Ibrahim Ali`s fear unreasonable.
Ibrahim Ali won the last GE on PAS ticket, Now he is independent and talked foolishly about the NEP and Malay Rights.
The Malays (UMNO) and Ihrahim are afraid of their own shadows. When will these insecure Malays grow up and realize that no body is threatening Malay Rights, Islam or the rulers.? How can non-malays threaten Malays who form 65 percent of the population, hold all the political power, form 90 percent of the civil services, the police, armed forces, navy and have their rights enshrined in the constitution and protected by the Malay rulers?
What kind of siege mentality is this?
Our politicians have sowed seeds of racial hatred in order to perpetuate their hold on power and in doing so they have succeeded in poisoning the minds of our young Malaysians.
In merely one gneration they have successfully created a hostel group so intolerant of other races and their religion.
Quote: If you dwell on the past and the future, you will miss what`s good today.
The Malays (UMNO) and Ihrahim are afraid of their own shadows. When will these insecure Malays grow up and realize that no body is threatening Malay Rights, Islam or the rulers.? How can non-malays threaten Malays who form 65 percent of the population, hold all the political power, form 90 percent of the civil services, the police, armed forces, navy and have their rights enshrined in the constitution and protected by the Malay rulers?
What kind of siege mentality is this?
Our politicians have sowed seeds of racial hatred in order to perpetuate their hold on power and in doing so they have succeeded in poisoning the minds of our young Malaysians.
In merely one gneration they have successfully created a hostel group so intolerant of other races and their religion.
Quote: If you dwell on the past and the future, you will miss what`s good today.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Is May 13 a blessing ?
I am very disturbed to read in the media statements made by prominent politician by saying that "May 13 is a blessing" Malaysians are unfortunate to have such leaders who welcome tragedies to further their ambitious programmes. They became rich , arrogant and powerful after a few years in politics under the so called NEP which all Malaysians know that it creates nepotism, cronyism and corruption. We have Umnoputeras instead of deserving Bumiputeras.
Many of the powerful politicians today were too young to understand the sufferings of the May 13 tragedies. They were properly protected and well looked after. Some lived overseas. Hundreds of innocent people were killed . Houses and cars were torched. KL was a frightening city to be there. Hospitals staff were unable to coop with sudden surge of casualties in the city. Can the Dato says "May 13 is a blessing"
The memories of this incident live on for many years. May 13 still sends uneasy feelings to our people when political issues are hotly debated. Many people still asked questions as to why this incident could happen to us. Don`t forget we have selfish leaders in our mist. They want the entire world to themselves.!
posted by kaisim in Malaysiakini
May 17 2008.
Many of the powerful politicians today were too young to understand the sufferings of the May 13 tragedies. They were properly protected and well looked after. Some lived overseas. Hundreds of innocent people were killed . Houses and cars were torched. KL was a frightening city to be there. Hospitals staff were unable to coop with sudden surge of casualties in the city. Can the Dato says "May 13 is a blessing"
The memories of this incident live on for many years. May 13 still sends uneasy feelings to our people when political issues are hotly debated. Many people still asked questions as to why this incident could happen to us. Don`t forget we have selfish leaders in our mist. They want the entire world to themselves.!
posted by kaisim in Malaysiakini
May 17 2008.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
My Lost friend - Mr. Abu Bakar b. A Razak
This is one Malay guy whom I have lost for umpteen years but his name still lingers in my mind. We are at our sunset years but I am still looking for him. Where are you, En. Abu Bakar b. A. Razak?
Our childhood days were in Segamat, Johor. We became friends when we started work at the
Public High School. You left to join the Town Council but we still met in the evening for drinks at the Grand Hotel - the roof garden. This is also my place of accommodation. Life was hard in those days but we managed to go on happily.
You were ambitious and wanted to become an accountant, so you went to Perth, Australia. I remained at the same place and taught for several years before I finally joined DTC to become a government schools teacher. You had invited me to join you but financially, I just could not afford it. I admired your courage and guts to venture overseas without help from others. This is one of the Malays who is hard to come-by nowadays.
While you were away you wrote me a few letters but I could not response promptly owing to my workload as a trainee teacher. I had a lot to catch up because I did not have a strong educational foundation. I had to move about in search of cheaper accommodation as my fund
for the training was running low. We lost contact then.
At times, I used the old addrress of letters you sent me but there was no response. I supposed these addresses had become out of date. After my graduation, I was posted to a small village in Kelantan where I served for four years under dired condition. Now I had retired and stay in
Kluang with my wife.
My name is Lim Hong Kai, in case you forget. I am using this blog to find you. If luck is with us, someone may help to pass this message. If you`re still around, give me a surprise ?
Our childhood days were in Segamat, Johor. We became friends when we started work at the
Public High School. You left to join the Town Council but we still met in the evening for drinks at the Grand Hotel - the roof garden. This is also my place of accommodation. Life was hard in those days but we managed to go on happily.
You were ambitious and wanted to become an accountant, so you went to Perth, Australia. I remained at the same place and taught for several years before I finally joined DTC to become a government schools teacher. You had invited me to join you but financially, I just could not afford it. I admired your courage and guts to venture overseas without help from others. This is one of the Malays who is hard to come-by nowadays.
While you were away you wrote me a few letters but I could not response promptly owing to my workload as a trainee teacher. I had a lot to catch up because I did not have a strong educational foundation. I had to move about in search of cheaper accommodation as my fund
for the training was running low. We lost contact then.
At times, I used the old addrress of letters you sent me but there was no response. I supposed these addresses had become out of date. After my graduation, I was posted to a small village in Kelantan where I served for four years under dired condition. Now I had retired and stay in
Kluang with my wife.
My name is Lim Hong Kai, in case you forget. I am using this blog to find you. If luck is with us, someone may help to pass this message. If you`re still around, give me a surprise ?
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Bold action needed to raise confidence
After more than 50 years, we are still struggling to find a better education system for our children.
We need good and honest leaders to make our national schools the number one choice for all parents. To put it simply, politics, religion and race must not interfere in education.
The government must be bold enough to take action against any wrongdoer, irrespective of any political standing.
A clear message must be sent to offiicials and teachers who fail to carry out their duties: they must be sacked or transferred.
Bad attitudes need to be changed for parents to consider sending their children to national schools.
The Education Ministry must be serious about introducing Mandrain, Tamil and other languages in schools. Right now, these subjects are taught in a haphazard manner as there are insufficient quality teachers.
Trainee teachers must be made to take an oath of loyalty to the teaching profession.
Bring back the board of governors system which we had in the 1960s. They can help to keep the headmaster and teachers on their toes.
If all these issues can be addressed, there is no reason why pareents will not send their children to national schools.
Posted by Lim Hong Kai in nst.
dated 02 Oct. 2009.
We need good and honest leaders to make our national schools the number one choice for all parents. To put it simply, politics, religion and race must not interfere in education.
The government must be bold enough to take action against any wrongdoer, irrespective of any political standing.
A clear message must be sent to offiicials and teachers who fail to carry out their duties: they must be sacked or transferred.
Bad attitudes need to be changed for parents to consider sending their children to national schools.
The Education Ministry must be serious about introducing Mandrain, Tamil and other languages in schools. Right now, these subjects are taught in a haphazard manner as there are insufficient quality teachers.
Trainee teachers must be made to take an oath of loyalty to the teaching profession.
Bring back the board of governors system which we had in the 1960s. They can help to keep the headmaster and teachers on their toes.
If all these issues can be addressed, there is no reason why pareents will not send their children to national schools.
Posted by Lim Hong Kai in nst.
dated 02 Oct. 2009.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
So you think you`re a smarter driver.
Just like a lot of Malaysians, I happened to get stuck in the traffic jam after the CNY holidays. There was a 25km jam right from Seremban. Everyone was cursing, swearing and angry. What a waste of time.
As usual, there were the errant drivers who are over taking on the emergency lane. I am always
irritated to see these drivers speeding fast, thinking that there are smarter drivers. If you`re those drivers, this article is aimed at you. You`re dead wrong. Do you know the reason that is lane is designed for?
The highway is made of three lanes for cars to circulate. The left one is an emergency lane, specially for ambulance, firemen or other emergencies.
When you drive on this lane. like many of them, you are obstructing emergency services during a crisis. In such a situation, every minute makes the difference between life and death. If you can`t behave on the road, find another way to travel home. Please don`t increase the death toll on the road.
posted by Leon HCM city.
24 Feb,2010.
As usual, there were the errant drivers who are over taking on the emergency lane. I am always
irritated to see these drivers speeding fast, thinking that there are smarter drivers. If you`re those drivers, this article is aimed at you. You`re dead wrong. Do you know the reason that is lane is designed for?
The highway is made of three lanes for cars to circulate. The left one is an emergency lane, specially for ambulance, firemen or other emergencies.
When you drive on this lane. like many of them, you are obstructing emergency services during a crisis. In such a situation, every minute makes the difference between life and death. If you can`t behave on the road, find another way to travel home. Please don`t increase the death toll on the road.
posted by Leon HCM city.
24 Feb,2010.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
The down side to the recycling move
I harbour no prejudice against anyone but I value the security and peace in my housing area. The situation has become bad in the last three years due to the mushrooming of second-hand metal traders, better know as karung guni. There is one giant centre in my area and branches else where are doing well within just three years.
One wanders why this business is so lucrative. The fact that metal thefts have increased in the in the area makes us very worried. Old metal of any sort is quickly snapped up.
Valuable urns are stolen from temples and cooking utensils are flattened immediately to prevent the owners from recognising them.
New copper wires are cut into short lengths and sold in gunny sacks, and bicycles are sold by teenagers.
How can the trade be so rampant? Are the authorities aware of this practice? There are police patrol cars driving around but nothing is done. Is this called enforcement?
The good intentions of the authorities to encourage recycling has turned it into a dubious trade. There must be a system where items sold to these karung guni care recorded. I propose that ab officer goes undercover and closed a deal to find out how the traders operate. This trade has gone out of control due to poor enforcement.
Posted in the NST dated 26 August,2008
by Lim Hong Kai
One wanders why this business is so lucrative. The fact that metal thefts have increased in the in the area makes us very worried. Old metal of any sort is quickly snapped up.
Valuable urns are stolen from temples and cooking utensils are flattened immediately to prevent the owners from recognising them.
New copper wires are cut into short lengths and sold in gunny sacks, and bicycles are sold by teenagers.
How can the trade be so rampant? Are the authorities aware of this practice? There are police patrol cars driving around but nothing is done. Is this called enforcement?
The good intentions of the authorities to encourage recycling has turned it into a dubious trade. There must be a system where items sold to these karung guni care recorded. I propose that ab officer goes undercover and closed a deal to find out how the traders operate. This trade has gone out of control due to poor enforcement.
Posted in the NST dated 26 August,2008
by Lim Hong Kai
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Residents living in fear
The rising crime rate in Kluang has given the town a bad image. Almost daily, we hear of kidnappings, robberies,burglaries and snatch thefts.
I hope the authorities will take serious measures to bring down the crime rate, especially during Chinese New Year.
Lately, Taman Titiwangsa, Taman Muhibbah, Taman Delima and a few areas have been the target of criminals.
Some households have been robbed in broad daylight. Housewives and children are scared to go into town.
We live in fear. Where are the police patrol cars? Where are the Rela personnel ?
Recently, thieves entered my daughter`s house between 4pm and 4.30pm while she was fetching the children from tuition. A few days ago, thieves broke into another two houses nearby.
It certainly looks like the criminals are not afraid of the police at all,
However, we do find police busy at street corners picking on drivers who park their cars in the wrong place.
We have severak police beat bases at strategic street corners but I have yet to see any policemen on duty inside.
We also havc another police station at Kampong Paya 3km from town, but the residents cannot lodge police reports there.
Isn`t it time the police bucked up and apprended these criminals.?
Posted NST 12 February,20l0
Lim Hong Kai
I hope the authorities will take serious measures to bring down the crime rate, especially during Chinese New Year.
Lately, Taman Titiwangsa, Taman Muhibbah, Taman Delima and a few areas have been the target of criminals.
Some households have been robbed in broad daylight. Housewives and children are scared to go into town.
We live in fear. Where are the police patrol cars? Where are the Rela personnel ?
Recently, thieves entered my daughter`s house between 4pm and 4.30pm while she was fetching the children from tuition. A few days ago, thieves broke into another two houses nearby.
It certainly looks like the criminals are not afraid of the police at all,
However, we do find police busy at street corners picking on drivers who park their cars in the wrong place.
We have severak police beat bases at strategic street corners but I have yet to see any policemen on duty inside.
We also havc another police station at Kampong Paya 3km from town, but the residents cannot lodge police reports there.
Isn`t it time the police bucked up and apprended these criminals.?
Posted NST 12 February,20l0
Lim Hong Kai
We need good leaders to turn around our national schools.
The government`s decision to make changes in the education system augurs well for the future of Malaysia. We must accept the fact that there is something not right in the system. We have beautiful schools and colleges but poor enrolment. Generally, the public perception of these schools is not good.
One generation of trial and error has gone and we are still struggling to find a better education system for our children.
We need good and honest leaders to turn around the national schools and make them the schools of choice.
In the 1960`s we had good principals and dedicated teachers. There were premier schools in most towns and cities.
The results from these schools brought pride and glory to the parents, schools and country. Today, we rarely hear of them.
The Ministry of Education must seriously implement the mother tongue policy. This is a globalised world and learning another language will be an asset to the students.
Engage quality language teachers for the job. Introduce civics and religious studies too.
Posted in NST by Lim Hong Kai
05 April.2004.
One generation of trial and error has gone and we are still struggling to find a better education system for our children.
We need good and honest leaders to turn around the national schools and make them the schools of choice.
In the 1960`s we had good principals and dedicated teachers. There were premier schools in most towns and cities.
The results from these schools brought pride and glory to the parents, schools and country. Today, we rarely hear of them.
The Ministry of Education must seriously implement the mother tongue policy. This is a globalised world and learning another language will be an asset to the students.
Engage quality language teachers for the job. Introduce civics and religious studies too.
Posted in NST by Lim Hong Kai
05 April.2004.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Raise awareness to save envirolment
Every year, the government spends millions to clean up the rivers and drains but it does not get the desired results as our people are still selfish and irresponsible.
To clean up the rivers again and again is like dumping money into a bottomless pit.
I live close to a big monsoon drain it has become a dumping ground for the residents. There are broken bricks, furniture, buckets and plastic materials in it.
Two years ago, the authorities spent thousands of ringgit to clean up a short stretch of the drain and now it is back to square one. Why?
There is no proper enforcement. The residents are irresponsible and selfish. They have a habit of throwing everything into the drain.
Many households here do not even have dustbins. . We have rules and laws against littering but they are never followed or enforced.
The media and politicians must help to educate the people in order to save the environment.
There must be effective enforcement. Impose fines on residents who do not have dustbins to hold their rubbish.
Contractors must clear the rubbish after finishing their projects and they should be punished for leaving heaps of stones and bricks around.
Another suggestion is to have a collection centre for the rubbish in each housing estate.
Residents should be rewarded for bringing the rubbish to the centre.
Likewise, residents must pay for the rubbish to be collected from their houses. Try it, it may work. Recycling will be made easy this way.
Posted in NST on 15 August,2007
by kaisim.
To clean up the rivers again and again is like dumping money into a bottomless pit.
I live close to a big monsoon drain it has become a dumping ground for the residents. There are broken bricks, furniture, buckets and plastic materials in it.
Two years ago, the authorities spent thousands of ringgit to clean up a short stretch of the drain and now it is back to square one. Why?
There is no proper enforcement. The residents are irresponsible and selfish. They have a habit of throwing everything into the drain.
Many households here do not even have dustbins. . We have rules and laws against littering but they are never followed or enforced.
The media and politicians must help to educate the people in order to save the environment.
There must be effective enforcement. Impose fines on residents who do not have dustbins to hold their rubbish.
Contractors must clear the rubbish after finishing their projects and they should be punished for leaving heaps of stones and bricks around.
Another suggestion is to have a collection centre for the rubbish in each housing estate.
Residents should be rewarded for bringing the rubbish to the centre.
Likewise, residents must pay for the rubbish to be collected from their houses. Try it, it may work. Recycling will be made easy this way.
Posted in NST on 15 August,2007
by kaisim.
Ensure bus lanes are only for buses
My journey to Kuala Lumpur took only three-and-a-half hours. The ride was comfortable. And when I learned that Rapid KL is providing a cheap city service - RM2 for a day, I was delighted with the authority`s consideration for the low income group. But the happiness was short-lived and soon turned into frustration.
I took Rapid KL No.113 from Medan Pasar to Maluri - a station in the city area. It took me from 1.30pm to 4pm. Imagine the time lost on the road. I could sensed the frustration of the driver and passengers like me sitting in the bus and not moving.
I counted the vehicles that passed by and almost all the cars had only one occupant - the driver. I don`t blame the bus company but the attitude of the city folks. The government can go on spending road edpansion but it will not solve the congestion problem in Kuala Lumpur. We have lost a lot of useful hours on the road f0r nothing. We must must learn to live a quality life.
I heard about the bus lanes in Kuala Lumpur a few years ago. Why are the bus lanes not used at all. With the bus lanes properly enforced, I am sure the buses can run faster and more efficiently. he authorities must start educating people and taking traffice enforcement more seriously.
Posted in NST 12 July,2006.
kaisim.
I took Rapid KL No.113 from Medan Pasar to Maluri - a station in the city area. It took me from 1.30pm to 4pm. Imagine the time lost on the road. I could sensed the frustration of the driver and passengers like me sitting in the bus and not moving.
I counted the vehicles that passed by and almost all the cars had only one occupant - the driver. I don`t blame the bus company but the attitude of the city folks. The government can go on spending road edpansion but it will not solve the congestion problem in Kuala Lumpur. We have lost a lot of useful hours on the road f0r nothing. We must must learn to live a quality life.
I heard about the bus lanes in Kuala Lumpur a few years ago. Why are the bus lanes not used at all. With the bus lanes properly enforced, I am sure the buses can run faster and more efficiently. he authorities must start educating people and taking traffice enforcement more seriously.
Posted in NST 12 July,2006.
kaisim.
KTMB to build new station
We refer to the letter "Kepong needs KTMB station." NST Jan.11
We have long realised the potential of Kepong and the high demand for a komuter service there.
KTMB plans to build a new station near Kompleks Desa Kepong between the existing Rawang and Sungai Buloh stations. It is expected to be completed by early 2005.
Replied by Azizah Ujang, for Kereta Tanah Melayu Bhd
dated January 13, 2004
We have long realised the potential of Kepong and the high demand for a komuter service there.
KTMB plans to build a new station near Kompleks Desa Kepong between the existing Rawang and Sungai Buloh stations. It is expected to be completed by early 2005.
Replied by Azizah Ujang, for Kereta Tanah Melayu Bhd
dated January 13, 2004
Kepong needs KTMB station
I would like to thank KTMB for building two more stations to cater to the many commuters who depend on public transport to go to work.
The stations at Batu Caves and Midvalley Megamall are useful. What about another station at the Kepong Industrial Park? Right now we have traffic jams in the area.
The KTMB Komuter service to Rawang passes this place, so I don`t think there will be much work to be done to put up a station.
Posted by LHK NST January 1, 2004
The stations at Batu Caves and Midvalley Megamall are useful. What about another station at the Kepong Industrial Park? Right now we have traffic jams in the area.
The KTMB Komuter service to Rawang passes this place, so I don`t think there will be much work to be done to put up a station.
Posted by LHK NST January 1, 2004
Monsoon drain needs clearing urgently
Taman Kluang Baru has a long monsoon drain which receives its water from the nearby
hills. It used to bring clear water but not any more.
Today the drain is dirty and full of rubbish. Part of the drain has collapsed. The town council has done nothing to clean it since 1979. After so many years of neglect, residents fear the
houses will be flooded when the rainy season begins. Some of us have complained, to no avail.
We have laws and regulations for the envirolment but enforcement is sorely lacking.
Posted by Lim Hong Kai
hills. It used to bring clear water but not any more.
Today the drain is dirty and full of rubbish. Part of the drain has collapsed. The town council has done nothing to clean it since 1979. After so many years of neglect, residents fear the
houses will be flooded when the rainy season begins. Some of us have complained, to no avail.
We have laws and regulations for the envirolment but enforcement is sorely lacking.
Posted by Lim Hong Kai
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Teaching the wrong values
When school reopened after the holidays, my son informed me that theives had broken into the schools and stole a few valuable items including a computer, a VCD player, a mini-compo and a few sewing machines.
For a week or so, there was no investigation and the school authorities acted as though nothing had happened.
I was shocked to learn that they did not wish to lodge a police report.
Imagine what the students think of the teachers and school. This is the place where the children are taught to stand up for their rights and wrongs in life.
By not reporting to the police, the school has conveyed the message that it is all right to steal something and nothing will happen after that.
Besides, the police will think this is a crime-free area.
Posted on NST by SAM
For a week or so, there was no investigation and the school authorities acted as though nothing had happened.
I was shocked to learn that they did not wish to lodge a police report.
Imagine what the students think of the teachers and school. This is the place where the children are taught to stand up for their rights and wrongs in life.
By not reporting to the police, the school has conveyed the message that it is all right to steal something and nothing will happen after that.
Besides, the police will think this is a crime-free area.
Posted on NST by SAM
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