Patriotism comes in many form

Malaysia Defense Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has cooked up a storm
Citing lack of patriotism as the reason why Non Malays did not join the military is wrong
The Defense Minister must understand that patriotism comes in many form
As we can see from the day this nation gained her independence that has been far so long

We have a Non Malay badminton player that crushed our rivals until they mourn
We have a Non Malay squash player that has been riding high and still moving on
We have 2 Non Malay Mt Everest climbers with the strength of King Kong
We have a Non Malay famous actress that acted with James Bond

We have a Non Malay famous shoe designer who now have became a global icon
We have many Non Malay professionals working abroad but they are never long gone
These are the people who stick their heads up so that Malaysia can be strong
These are the same people who were Malaysian born

Reason to this problem is probably a paycheck that cannot even get them a Dom Perignon
Perhaps its time for Defense Ministry to offer better paycheck for those who can perform
Of course, annual bonuses can also come along
This will make them feel appreciated that military is where they belong

If you ask a Non Malay abroad, they will say Malaysia is where they are from
They will still go on line to read The Star, NST and etc even if they are in Hong Kong
They love Malaysia even if they disagree with some government policies or beyond
Their patriotism has proven to be nice and warm



Sources:  The Star (November 10, 2010 - November 12, 2010)

Ban on plastic bags in Penang

Penang state government has announced the ban of plastic bags
Effective next year so that the environment can be protect
This move is going towards the development track
In order to reduce the amount of trash

This move will make some people really sad
Plastic manufacturer's business will be badly crash
More so when the economy in general is already bad
What are they going to do with all the resin that sat on their racks?

Meanwhile, many people has already question this and that
Some question the government about "alternative bags" that can be use to pack
Some ladies even question on how their "monthly blues" can be wrap
Others wonder whether its necessary for this ruling to be set

Every decision will always has an impact
Perhaps inconvenience would be the one that got many people upset
They must understand that "An Inconvenient Truth" would be even hard to accept
Hence this move is positive in retrospect


Sources:  The Star (November 8, 2010)

Some people are naturally born to be THICK SKIN!!!

This is by far the most "entertaining news" in the whole decade, may be even century
Tun Lim Keng Yaik advised Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon to step down graciously
Citing that Tan Sri Koh should not overstayed his welcome as president of the party
That statement by Tun Lim is almost like Deja Vu to the vast majority

Perhaps Tun Lim is getting too old and has breakdown in memory
As he was the longest serving president in the Gerakan history
Who was reluctant to step down despite numerous challenges during his presidency
And despite the fact that his approval rating has deteriorated so drastically

Tan Sri Koh was indeed very unlucky
He took over as Gerakan president just slightly before the political tsunami
He was not even given enough time to perform his duty
More so, with such challenging political scenario that kept hitting him under the belly

Tun Lim must understand the challenges Tan Sri Koh faced in reality
Leave this man alone and stop complaining like some of the old ladies
After all, complaining makes him look so much like a sore loser and sissy
If he still have the guts, he should stand against PAS, PKR or DAP

Tun Lim must learn how to be a gentleman with the right integrity
He has already quit as an advisor so he should just stop making comments completely
He should not hit hard on his own party comrades publicly
After all, all these years Tan Sri Koh has proved his loyalty

Tun Lim should go home and spend time with his family
Family members are our greatest buddies
They will always makes us happy
Lets hope Tun Lim will enjoy his life to the fullest quality


Sources:  The Star (November 7, 2010)