30 October, 2010

3 Day Visit to Singapore cost MYR 16,446!!!

It must be really nice to be a Malaysian Minister
In view of the allocation given that will entitles a person to be a great spender
Datuk Seri Ng Yen Yen must be very delighted to have such privilage granted here
After all, why would she even be bother?

MYR 16,446 would be an annual salary of an average income earner
But this amount has been spent in just 3 days for "working visit" to Singapore without fear
Once again, this money comes from tax payer
Of course, Datuk Seri Ng will claimed that living standards in Singapore is much greater

Lets analyze the cost structure
A return airfare will cost MYR 400 per person even if we book a day earlier
A decent hotel in Singapore cost MYR 345 per night even without offer
An executive limo cost MYR 1,150 per day together with the chauffeur

Consider MYR 1,000 allocated per day for expenditure
With the presence of 1 secretary and 1 security manager
Lets evaluate the cost to get a clearer picture
Return airfare for 3 persons (MYR 1,200) altogether

Hotel for 3 rooms @ 2 nights (MYR 2,070) as required
Executive limo for 3 days (MYR 3,450) to travel
Spending cash for 3 days (MYR 3,000) to cover
The total cost less than MYR 10,000 and the figure of MYR 16,446 is unbelievable

Datuk Seri Ng will claim she does 1st class or 5 stars as she is a high ranking officer
No doubt about it but Mr Lim Guan Eng fly on economy class and his rank is similar
Leaders must understand that those are hard earned money of the people
Working trip means WORKING TRIP, not leisure or pleasure

What is so wrong about flying on budget carriers?
What is so wrong about putting up with 3 Star instead of Raffles?
What is so wrong about having a meal in the hawker center?
What is so wrong about calling a taxi as long as its comfortable?

Respect comes when you know how to protect the people's treasure
Respect comes when you start telling the truth and not thinking the people as jokers
Respect comes when you stand up for what is right or wrong, not fear and favor
Respect comes when you keep the promises you made to your voters



Sources:  New Straits Times (October 30, 2010)

29 October, 2010

Condolence to Indonesia

First, a 7.7 Ritcher scale earthquake in Mentawai Islands that triggered a Tsunami
Then, a volcano eruption out of Gunung Merapi
Its literally a double jeopardy
Causing grievous pain for those who have been through this catastrophe

Folks in Sumatra Island may need help urgently
As the Indonesian government alone may not be able to provide aid sufficiently
More help would probably require especially from the neighboring countries
To alleviate the pain and sorrows to those who had suffered severely

Many NGOs has been discussing on logistic and delivery
NGO like Red Cross has highly experience staffs in discharging their duties
They know what are the priorities
As food and medical supplies are needed immediately

Its about time nations around the world do some environmental studies
Whether these problems are caused by global warming activities
Meetings and forums without actions are waste of time and money
Get to the root of the problem so that we can avoid the next atrocities

May the victims stay strong during this trying times on losing members of family
May the people around the world help out through donation and charities
May the government of Indonesia act to solve this problem quickly
May God bless the departed soul with mercy


Sources:  The Star (October 29, 2010)

27 October, 2010

Tribute to Paul the Octopus

It happened so fast that none of us predicted about it
It came with a total shocked to many of us who were awaken by your dismissed
As if it was just yesterday when we were watching the World Cup with bets and bids
When you were the most important figure in this world more than just an ordinary squid

You were the icon of all psychics
Especially when you always have the right pick
Not even once did you miss
Which is why Coach Maradona of Argentina was so pissed

Many of us were hoping to get more advise and predicts
Its sad that you will no longer be doing this
As you are now been called upon by the Almighty God to leave
Looks like we can never get another accurate tip

Some people says "Super Power" will not last till eternal bliss
Much as we hate to agree, but now we have to believe
That you will never be around in the time of need
Chances are we will never find another Paul the Octopus even in ocean deep

We really do not know how to thank you indeed
For all the great tips that you have give
We will never forget all the wonderful moment while you live
Now that you are gone, may you rest in peace

25 October, 2010

Agriculture will reduce CO2, inflation and world hunger

Prior to the industry revolution
The world survived through mostly agriculture production
Back then, weather were much predictable which gave the soil better foundation
As a result, the yield of harvest gave much satisfaction

The yield of harvest were sufficient for the population
Back then, the world population were much easier to govern
Not to mention the global economy were managed with less complication
Hence, the supplies of food were hardly affected by inflation

Today, the world has changed so dramatic that many of us has lost our sense of direction
We want to get rich quick without thinking of the problems
We hardly care for what will happen to our planet in view of the growing devastation
Let alone with world hunger whom many of us view as "unfortunate situation"

Agriculture can bring CO2, inflation and world hunger into reduction
UN will have to initiate this movement, as in REAL MOVEMENT, not just forum
If 80% of UN members can come to a consensus and cooperation
It will be the beginning with a series of good solutions

When we develop cultivation
We are encouraging plantation
Planting trees (any form) will ultimately reduce carbon emission
When carbon emission are reduce, it will improve our weather systems

Weather system will determine the number of harvest in a given duration
If the productivity of agriculture increases, it will ultimately reduce price acceleration
Bringing greater supply of food and giving the poor a chance of "enjoyment"
Many of us has forgotten agriculture, yet its the most important