Let's go home!

Malaysia, a nation comprising a wonderful array of people called Malaysians. They come in all shapes and sizes, a fun loving group of different colour, race and religion - people from throughout the world who have made this Peninsular their home ... each with differing principles and philosophies of life. Its a gathering of humanity who's friendship has remained steadfast throughout many generations.

Now let us pray that this Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season sees a renewal of the strength and love amongst the population. We need to go back to a time when no one was called pendatang - a time when when the words of pukimak, niamah and pundek were freely used amongst groups of adults of different ethnic backgrounds without fear that they would cause embarrassment amongst the group - or a fear of being beaten up.

Incidentally, school children and teenagers (i.e. the growing years) were also not adverse to using these "lovely terms of endearment" amongst their friends.

Today, on the eve of a celebration, let us all hop on board our preferred mode of transportation and head home for the holidays ... for some soul-searching that will help all of us to live together in peace and harmony for the many, many years to come.

Selamat Hari Raya Malaysia ... Have a safe trip home!

Perfect Timing!!

They have gone and done it ... just a day before The Kuala Lumpur High Court was to hear a habeas corpus bid by Raja Petra's lawyers to overturn his detention. The man who dares speak ... right or wrong, the full gospel or half-truths, has been shut-up for at least 2 years.

Yes! RPK has been locked up - silenced!

Well dear RPK ... many Malaysians throughout the country (at least I believe that) appreciate your commitment towards highlighting issues that concern the well-being of our country. Rest assured, millions will be praying for you and continuing your fight for justice ... and may you be out soon.

I wonder who's next!!!!!!!!

"Flip-Flop" ... let me show you how!

The PM and DPM have done a swap of portfolios and now the master of the "flip-flop" will teach his learned right-hand man the art of swaying to the tune that's playing.

Mari-lah saya ajar cara "berflip-flop" untuk kemesraan and kejayaan negara tercinta kami. I go here ... you go there ... and together-gether we will go.

Remember the rule of thumb ... say something ground-breaking or earth-shattering (or just plain dumb) and let it be featured in the mass media.

Then, either later on the same or the next day, do the exact opposite! Your confusion will confuse the people and your smart turn-a-rounds will have the rakyat running in circles and bemused with the decisions that you took.

Now you're safe until the next issue crops up ... boleh-lah kita sailing bersama-sama. You bawa I dengan heli ke yacht gua lah?

Gua tabik sama lu!

Datuk Zaid Ibrahim has tendered his resignation as the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.

I salute you Datuk! May other politicians have the balls to do what you did ... to stand by your principles and act accordingly. God bless you and best wishes for the future - I am sure millions of Malaysians, like me, wish this for you.

United we stand ...

Divided we fall!

Strange but it seems the current administration is going all out to give the Opposition a comfortable, free and easy ride in taking over the running of the country. Instead of enduring itself to the general public, especially after the shame of the March 8 thrashing, it is now doing everything "against the order"of logic.

The detention of 3 Malaysians under the ISA - and excuses of it being used to protect a person's life (Jay Leno would have been proud of that one) - hardly puts the men in power in the good books of the public. Now, almost every Malaysian (with a brain) is coming together in a show of solidarity to vent their frustration at the "flip-flopping" of our dear leaders and opposing the archaic and draconian ISA law.

The de facto Law Minister - Datuk Zaid Ibrahim - has volunteered his resignation and is sticking his head out by going against the grain of the ruling coalition. There are many others (MCA, MIC, and of course the Opposition gang) who are also calling for the Act to be used for what it was designed for - communism and subversive threats.

So, now the people are being united by the manipulation of the ruling government - but unfortunately, standing up and going against it. The unity of the people and the division amongst the ruling ranks will surely leave the door open for "foreign elements" easily walk in and operate in comfort and style.

Let us Malaysians stand and beat the drum of change ... together!

On a separate note ... The whole uncertainty of the government as well as its odd decisions and actions are in fact benefiting the Telcos - as the SMS and phone calls are being racked up by a concerned and very nervous population.

Mr. Flip-Flop ... back to work!

Back online screamed the headlines of The Star this morning ... with the Cabinet ordering the ­reinstatement of all blocked websites, including the controversial Malaysia Today. Then guess what happens ... RPK gets arrested under the draconian ISA law.

And earlier, Mr. Ahmad "I am adamant" & "I say what I mean" Ismail gets suspended, and now three newspapers - Sin Chew Daily, The Sun and Suara Keadilan - get issued show cause letters by the Home Ministry.

A case of the Flip-flops or translated :"I need to silence the minority for the benefit of the majority who I have offended. Kita mesti bersama ... berunited untuk keamanaan Malaysia kita yang tercinta."

Go figure! Here comes tomorrow's headlines ... "RPK Arrested, Newspapers warned!"For all others, hold on tight to your pens, pencils and keyboards or you too ... could be sharing a cuppa in the company of RPK.

Dream a little dream!

By golly! The good old boy has actually done it ... awoke from his slumber and put his foot down. A man who has woken up to challenge the majority - making a decision that will have many, many repercussions.

"What about us? ", cry his flock. We deserve the right to be the people who decide what's right and what's wrong - who can and who cannot - who will and who won't - to name them and shame them!

You - who have awoken - have struck a cord that might just save your place in the annals of Malaysian history ... a leader who awoke and made a difference.

This is an opportunity for you to show all Malaysians that racism will not be tolerated - that we live in a fragile environment - where a spark can lead to a raging fire, engulfing and wiping out a "once integrated community of people".

Back to the days when the Malays, Indians and Chinese (and others) ate, slept, played and enjoyed the company of each other without fearing what others might say. Days gone by when parents were not afraid to leave their children in the company of caring neighbours - with no qualms about religion they practised.

Dear Mr. PM - you have awoken and your message is loud and clear. Do not fall back into your infamous "sleep mode" and watch the nation (that I know you dearly love) disintegrate.

The dream is becoming a reality! Long live Malaysia and all Malaysians.

I see, I hear and I shall speak

Whether his postings are true or they contain a fair share of imaginative non-fiction, RPK and each and every person in Malysia deserves the right to be heard. The Internet provided Malaysians that avenue - and now, the road to the "expression of freedom" is being denied. I will not taking it lying down ... for I see, I hear and I shall speak.

For 50 years, the rakyat was coerced into the good life with the many promises - and hard nosed policies of the ruling government. The axe of the ISA was wielded and it worked fine ... keeping all in tow (no demonstrations ... no "right to challenge" the powers that be). The March general elections showcased an emergence of a fragmented union (oxymoron?) of Malaysians in telling the ruling coalition where to shove it.

This year's National Day celebrations brought about the true meaning of Merdeka (Independence) - the opportunity to express our right to freedom of speech. The are many elements that want to curtail this "new found lease of life" ... but beware!

Be nice, be humble, be respectful ... or you will never have the opportunity to say and do what you believe is beneficial to the rakyat. It's been 50 years since Independence, but this is the 1st real year of democracy.

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