Chinese New Year

It's the most important day of the year
It's the day that marks the new beginning with happiness and cheers
It's the day where Chinese folks get together with their family members
It's the New Year in the Chinese calendar

The eve of New Year is where family members get together
For an authentic and wonderful dinner
Talk about the old times that has long disappeared
Making jokes while having beers

As it gets to midnight, families would prepare for prayers
Making wishes to God of Fortune for business to prosper
Giving "Ang Bao" to children so that they will grow up to be smarter
Lighting up fireworks to chase the "evil spirit" that instill fears

The New Year Day would make everyone happier
Friends and family visiting one another
Enhance relationships so that everyone gets closer
Giving hope and offer wisdom for their faith to grow stronger

Lion dance performance make family atmosphere much merrier
The sound of drums and action are suppose to make the family luckier
Making the whole house felt a lot warmer
Fill with nothing but joy and laughters

Chinese New Year is about "getting lucky" which is quite true for many gamblers
Many take the opportunity to have friendly gambling session with their peers
Usually the winner will treat everyone with a nice meal
As a symbol of diplomacy that there are no losers

On the predawn of the 9th day, there will be prayers for God of Emperor
The God of Emperor is consider the savior
Traditionally celebrated by only Fu Kien but now getting popular
Many offer prayers to be healthier and wealthier

On the 15th day, it will be the final day before the celebration is over
Young couples will toss apples and oranges into river
Hoping to find their lifetime partner
It's another version of "Valentine Day" for the youngster


For those who are celebrating, here is wishing you a Happy Chinese New Year!!!

Responsibility of an elected State Representative

An elected State Representative has serious duties for his people
They has been given the trust to be the "problem solver"
Any failure from his part would be totally unacceptable
It's consider breach of trust when he has sworn upon oath to be good legislator

Defection to another political party/coalition is already consider improper
Not attending meetings would be downright irresponsible
Denying his wrongdoings would be a straight liar
Such legislator should be suspended forever

An elected State Representative must be a good listener
He must understand the problem his constituency face on a daily manner
He must organize meetings to meet his fellow voters
Regardless if they are or not his supporters

When an elected State Representative has taken his oath as lawmaker
He would automatically becomes a public servant who serves everyone without barrier
Only that way, he can emerge stronger
Only then, he will be respected and be re-elected in the future

Those who gone into hiding and citing poor health would not make things better
If poor health is what he has claimed, then he is not fit to be a leader
He should instead resign and make way for others
Otherwise, it would be deemed as selfish and an advantage taker

Trojan Horse

A story about how the city of Troy fell to the hands of their enemies
After 10 years of siege by the Greeks, they were unable to penetrate the city
Until the idea of "internal invasion" that cropped up which may succeed potentially
By sending a group of hidden army

The Greeks selected a group of highly skilled warriors, a group of 30
The Greek left as if they retreated while leaving the Trojan Horse as a troophy
The people of Troy were stupid to think that they have achieved a sound victory
Little did they know about the plot that would become deadly

These hidden warriors exited the Trojan Horse and started attacking Troy internally
It caused major chaos so much so that the people has lost their focus entirely
As continuing "internal fighting" was the catalyst of atrocities
As the city of Troy gets weaker, the Greek sent their army to invade Troy completely

Today, some leaders are still adhering to this theory
Using underarm tactics to gain their power politically
Appointing high ranking government officer whom they can work closely
To bring down an elected and legitimate government that has gained her popularity

There are many ways to address this unorthodox actions as we often hear and see
Defection, coup, treason and the list goes on indefinitely
Its almost like a daylight robbery
Such actions are punishable by death in some countries

Open Verdict

Open verdict is another term for "unsolved mystery"
A case without an answer even to the slightest possibility
Where evidence tabled are not relevant or does not have the authenticity
And the prosecutor could not prove beyond a reasonable degree

Any cases related to death must be given strict priority
No matter how complicated it may be
Very rare cases related to death being conclude as "open verdict" by the judiciary
Investigations could have taken years before the case is finalize completely

Death cases are resulted by homicide, suicide, accident or natural death as many see
Unless if the victim has been abducted or murdered by alien as we often watch in movie
Open verdict cannot simply be apply bluntly
Especially when the investigation has been done too discreetly and quickly

Homicide does not have STATUE OF LIMITATION in most countries
Cases will be table again wherever fresh evidence crops up suddenly
The death soul will continue to haunt the perpetrators permanently
The perpetrators will never live their life peacefully

Congratulations to MALAYSIA!!!

Congratulations to my fellow Malaysians
Our nation has took home the AFF Suzuki Cup now that we are the champion
It's the best gift God has gave our nation
So much so Dato' Sri PM has declared Friday as a day off for celebrations

Our celebration would also coincide with New Year's party and entertainment
Hence a long weekend fill with nothing but amusement
At the first round in Kuala Lumpur, Indonesian were blaming us for being a nuisance
That we were using laser beams that caused their players serious distractions

When we won the second round in Jakarta, it was all about our players competence
The due credit was also given by many Indonesians
Malaysians often missed the days of Moktar and Soh when we had bad performance
In the 1970s, we were once a popular team in the Asia region

Now that our "Tigers" has rolled out the momentum
We must keep on striving harder for greater challenge
We must also pick our players base on their ability and qualifications
We will get the best cream of the crop if we are strict with our selections

Although its a little impossible to win World Cup title like Latinos and Europeans
As they have people like Puyol and Beckham
Nevertheless, if we can qualify ourselves into World Cup tournament
We have achieve a milestone of achievement

Malaysians are smart and full of talent
We have showed to the world how great our countrymen
From being the renowned shoe designer to Hollywood in action
All the way to the most successful airline in the history of aviation

Yesterday's football finals has also showed the unity of our fellow citizen
Regardless of everyone's background, we have something in common
To cheer for our team to beat our opponent
Looks like it's a good recipe for unification


"Kalau kita percaya, kita akan berjaya"

New Year Resolution

As New Year approaches, many of us are feeling the excitement
Many of us are probably started making New Year's resolutions
Hoping that we can make a great achievement
That will give us utmost satisfactions

Some plans to attend weight management
Others plans to take a nice vacation
Students plans to excel in their education
Those who are working are hoping to get a promotion

However, New Year resolution often fade away before it gets into full momentum
Normally it started to fade before it reaches Spring season
Overtime many of us forgot our "original destination"
Perhaps we got tired in view that the "destination" is still far away before it can happen

Let us understand that achievements takes ample amount of patience
Resolution must be make in an "achievable portion"
We do not need to make annual resolution as many mentioned
However, we can make quarterly resolution that sounds more realistic to implement

Throughout the year, there will be obstacles that are beyond our predictions
The longer the period of our resolution, the greater the challenge
Shorter resolution would be better as it would be easy to handle with lesser problem
Hence, it would speed up our accomplishments


Happy New Year and may all the resolutions you made becomes certain!!!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!

Snow are falling,
Bells are jingling,
Choirs are singing,
To mark the birth of the King

People are celebrating,
Some are partying,
Others are barbecuing,
To mark the year that comes to an ending

Resolutions are in making,
Good times are coming,
Hoping for good blessings,
Pray for a great beginning

Be responsible if you are drinking,
If you ever get drunk, let someone else do the driving,
Running into police while you are drunk would be one unpleasant thing,
Spending a couple of nights behind bars will make your guts shrink

Have a good time in whatever you are doing,
Remember to make this holiday season with deep and profound meaning,
Visit your family and friends as part of your wonderful greetings,
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, may you achieve all your hopes and dreams

Cameron Highland Bus Tragedy

Looks like 2010 may not be as good of the year for the Ministry of Transport
Having to put up with so many problems although not all of them are entirely their fault
Series of bus accidents and deaths are now haunting their boss
So much so he is fear to answer another phone call

2010 was about to end and many thought that there shall be no more bad reports
Then came the Cameron Highland bus tragedy that got everyone back on talk
Its by far the worst tragedy that took place with the numbers of death reaching the top
Its sad that despite previous lessons, Ministry of Transport are yet to be taught

Now the problem has been highlighted, everyone will try to blame each other on the cause
JPJ would blame Puspakom for not doing a proper job
Puspakom will blame the bus company for hiring inexperience drivers that easily be bought
Bus company will blame JKR for not maintaining the roads with cracks and rocks

The list goes on until the Ministry of Transport who have to settle it without any applause
Whatever it is, all relevant authorities must address this problem even if the issue has cool off
That's the only way road deaths can be reduce if not halt
Instead of blaming each other, it would be better to work the problem together till it stops

Our condolence goes out to the victim's family members who perished on the spot
May they will be strong during this period of sobbed
Ministry of Transport must work this problem fast to release the deadlock
Before another accident happens that put them in a situation that are odd


Sources:  The Star (December 22, 2010)

Selangor Government are trying their best

Before the previous general election, PR coalition promised the people free water
When they became the government, they kept their promise which they made earlier
We cannot deny that when we can see the water bill visible and clear
At least that is the first step they are trying to make the people's life better

Then came along Syabas being a jerk altogether
Trying to raise the water bill further
People wonder what's the stories behind this perpetrator
Who are trying to make the people suffer

Water is free by nature
People are charge because of the cost of processing however
Nevertheless, its understood all over the world that the charge must be very reasonable
As human needs water to be alive, at least that's basic factor must be consider

In some countries, water were paid for by the government or ruler
Some states in the US, its a violation if one does not even offer water to street passer
A simple rule that even a kindergarten kid would understand about this principle
Its sad that some people/companies were monopolizing this to make them richer

Syabas has never mention about raise of water prices during the previous tenure
Now only they talk about the increase by quoting cost factors
Raising by over 30% does not justified even if we take inflation into the counter
What Syabas did is almost like a daylight robbery except its "legal"

Water companies must not be monopolize as it will become the "people's killer"
If they monopolized, then strict rules must be implement and properly monitor
Syabas is one inconsiderate water supplier
They will cut the water supply if no payment receive in 2 months regardless of rich or poor


Sources:  Selangor State Government

Freedom of speech comes with RESPONSIBILITY!!!

Wikileak has exposed some horror stories
About a Southeast Asia country's leaders
Who made some unpleasant remarks on 4 other nations whom were not even enemies
Meanwhile the leaders of this country are already losing supports from their voters

Making unpleasant remarks reflects bad leadership quality
School teachers has often taught us not to talk bad on others
Religious leaders emphasized it time and again that such behavior reflects bad personality
Yet these leaders were still adhering to such poor behavior

Freedom of speech comes with RESPONSIBILITY
Established leaders should not have such misdemeanor
As they are suppose to be adhere to the principle of diplomacy
Its sad that during this day and age, we still have such unsound ministers

Firing salvo without thinking can trigger uncertainty
A leader should use his brain before opening his mouth or he will cause serious angers
It will make a person look like world class idiot after saying it wrongly and say "sorry"
Hence, every single remark should be carefully consider

The leaders of this nation often claim to be successful with their progressive economy
If they continue with such mentality, they are no different than nation of "backwaters"
Talking so big and so much about democracy and equality
While behaving like thugs and dictator

They should go back to their society
And spend sometime offering their people a "good listening ear"
Let other nation solves their problems with their methods and creativity
Learn to talk less and more people shall respect them with honor


Sources:  NST & The Star (December 13, 2010)

Happy retirement Datuk Seri Samy Wellu!!!

When the news first breaks, many Malaysians thought that medias were just playing games
As Malaysians has heard of this piece of news, time and again
Datuk Seri Samy Wellu decided to quit after he found a successor who is "well trained"
As he often says, he got problem finding a successor as many members were lame

Since this time is for real, MIC is going to miss all that super action by this change
Being an MIC President for 3 decades, he made MIC as superior as Mc Donald's chain
As he often says, MIC is relevant to Indian community as Indians enjoyed economic gains
MIC members must feel really sad to see the departure of such a "great saint"

Malaysians will also miss Datuk Seri very much as he always kept us entertained
Opposition has less questions in Parliament as less projects are flush into drain
UEM workers and management can live their lives with much less of pain
As they will no longer be constantly blame

The poor folks in Sg Siput will no longer receive all the contributions of rice and grains
As Datuk Seri loves his people that he will give so much for charities without complaint
Perhaps its time Perak Government to rename a street in Sg Siput under Datuk Seri's name
Just like how Penang Government honor Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu for his outstanding fame

Datuk Seri has become part of Malaysian history with all his "demeanor brains"
He gave the idea of lifting a car off Penang bridge with helicopter from emergency lanes
Never mind about the cost as traffic jams will drives everyone insane
The brainchild idea of lifting car with helicopter was very extraordinary and not the same

Now that he is gone for good, Malaysians will cry like rain
May he will enjoy his vacation with his family and friends on a private plane
At least that will give him a "peace of mind" without vain
May he has a peaceful retirement, unlike others retired minister who have much to "explain"


Sources:  The Star (December 7, 2010)

The rise of RON 95 and the effect

On December 4, 2010, the price of RON 95 has increased
It came without any warning and Malaysians were caught by surprise by this hit
In fact, many people came to know about it via friend's tweets
Thanks to technology, this news came to Malaysians without miss

An opposition MP even said that there were no discussion in Parliament over this
In fact, the move was done very quietly without much leak
This matter has major impact for the public
Hence the government should not keep this piece of information under "discreet"

The government said in the past that RON 97 will not be subsidize even a bit
Many Malaysian hailed this idea that seem to be fit
If the government wants to raise the price, then raise RON 97 that won't trigger the heat
At least, Malaysians will not be burden by this increase that comes in too quick

Now, everything will become expensive
Trucking charges will increase as truckers needs to keep their business profit
Once trucking charges are up, the domino effects will tag with
Inflation will accelerate at a higher rate and soon people will suffer from it

Rumors has it that there will be another increase before Chinese New Year reach
If this happens, people will be very pissed
Lets hope PM Najib Razak will listen to the people's wish
Otherwise, the coming General Election will not be ease