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.

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.

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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.