tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18427544515171107962024-02-21T06:26:57.276+08:00View from aboveproroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-73686272292348031602012-03-29T21:19:00.004+08:002012-03-29T22:34:28.847+08:00Christianity a "treat"I love this country.. so happening.. always got something to write about:)<br /><br />Today's issue is A Self Righteous Man..<br /><br />For a little background on my ramblings, check this link..<br />http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/christian-threat-seminar-to-strengthen-islamic-faith-says-johor-education-authority<br /><br />Johor Education Department director, Mohd Nor Abdul Ghani says "This weekend’s seminar on the “threat of Christianisation” is to strengthen Islamic faith and not threaten other religions"..<br /><br />That's an oxymoron-ic statement.. Lets say Swagger comes to Malaysia with an M-16.. He walks into the police station and kills 10 policeman.. To everyone's "surprise" Swagger got away.. Hence that night's Berita Nasinoal will star Hishammuddin proclaiming Swagger as a treat to Malaysian security.. On the other side of the screen, Swagger thinks to himself.."They are not threatening me??" WHAT THE HELL!!! OF COURSE HE WILL FEEL THREATENED!!! Same applies here idiot.. You organize a seminar on threat of Christianisation and you say it's not to threaten other religions..<br /><br />That's also a very self righteous statement.. You accuse others of being a threat to instill unity.. How cheap can you be!?!? ARGH!! SO STUPID! Isn't Islam sufficient enough to instill unity without accusing others? I know Christianity is sufficient enough.. Pastors don't say things like "because all of us are exposed to OPEN ISLAMISATION, therefore we must be united". No. Pastors tell us to love everyone and treat everyone as equals whether they are Christians or not.<br /><br />I am not against any party organizing a religious event/talk. I believe everyone must continue learning more about their religion.. to question their religion on its teachings and doctrines. But this particular seminar has brought shame to Muslims in Malaysia. Other religions in Malaysia can still stay strong in their religion despite government-backed Islamisation. Every morning Kebangsaan school students listen to prayers. Government offices does the same thing. Over the tv it's the same. Schools get "motivational speakers" who drill us with Islamic values and teaching of Nabi Muhammad.. Sabahans and Sarawakians are given poultry and RM50 to accept Islam. And despite of that, we still don't organize seminars on "threat on Islamisation". Even with the help of the law you still cant have the confidence that Muslims will stay Muslims? Then i think something is really wrong with Islam in Malaysia. And making it compulsory for 2 teachers from each school to attend? U gotta be kidding me.. You mean u had to force-invite people to listen? shame...<br /><br />I dont know.. I really hope we will get national leaders who can uphold Islam at a better state than this moron in the next election.. What i say here, is not against Islam. I love my Muslim brothers and sisters. If u noe me in person, u noe i speak the truth. What I am against here are leaders who bring shame on their religion.. In this particular case, Islam. Leaders who thinks it's alright to accuse and put others down for their benefit.. Leaders who get away after inciting suspicion among citizens. Let us not be blinded by cheap scare tactics that make us look at one another in suspicion.. Religion should not be made as a political agenda.. Dont be fooled into thinking that he is standing up for Islam..<br /><br />From this link, i think other delegates are doing a better job at upholding Islam than this dude.<br />http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/in-parliament-mps-trade-barbs-over-apostasy-claims/<br /><br />Besides, it is well known of our standing government's tactics.. 3R.. Race, Religion, Royals..proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-38159516306873304092012-03-29T20:21:00.003+08:002012-03-29T20:49:16.350+08:00SorryHave u been in a situation that someone does something wrong against you and says sorry.. right after that, that person acts as if nothing had happened.. or one that deliberately hurts u and says sorry when his actions has surfaced..<br /><br />"sorry"is being adulterated by becoming the means by which people justify their wrong doings rather than as an expression of genuine remorse and repentance.<br /><br />A little kid hit his brother to tears and mummy asked him to say sorry as an apology. He said sorry and hit his brother again, saying sorry the next second after that. Who would have thought that many wouldn't mature to understand why mummy asks to say sorry.. Perhaps it was mummy's fault to not help the little kid realise that it is wrong to hit little brother but rather just make him say sorry as it is suppose to b d right thing to do..<br /><br />What then is the essence of sorry? Sorry is the state of repentance.. Knowing we have done wrong in some way or another and most importantly willing to face the consequences or take counter measures to the damage we caused. Genuine repentance always comes hand in hand with a reactive action.proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-20664247356917324302011-07-07T22:33:00.002+08:002011-07-07T23:40:59.888+08:00ReformationEmilio Aguinaldo; Philippines reformist. Dr.Sun Yat Sen; Chinese reformist. Aung San Suu Kyi; Myanmar reformist (though not totally successful yet). History is built on these people who go all the way, depriving themselves of what the world can give them. These are figures who made it into our history books because they stood their grounds and fought for a better world (in their local context). But it is sad that these group of selfless people make the minority.<br /><br />Malaysia is in the Bersih fever. For the first time since i can remember, our politics have taken a hold. For once there is something that is more "happening" then politics in our nation. It all unfold by the idea of having a peaceful rally for a fair election. Our good old leadership has reacted very foolishly (in my opinion) and has organized a nation wide clampdown on this. The word Bersih is now taboo, the colour yellow; ban, the gathering; illegal. Our streets and highways are crawling with police officers acting like gangsters, inciting the public with fear when they are suppose to be making us feel safe. As the saying goes, "harapkan pagar, pagar makan padi". Our beloved has also taken the initiative to send circulars to schools threatening (in my opinion) students to not take part or have any association with Bersih. Bringing politics right on our young minds plate. Sounds like a desperate move.<br /><br />The interesting thing that has caught my attention in this whole affair is this. Many people around me is aware of this, supports the idea of Bersih but refuses to do anything. I told my friend, "lets go gallivanting in town this sat wearing a yellow shirt". He called me crazy. Many will prefer not to rock the boat. As long as life is fine and dandy in their little worlds, its ok. As long as there is food on d table, some savings in d bank, its ok. It doesnt matter where our tax money goes, it doesnt matter if natives are having their lands "stolen", it doesnt matter if politicians are corrupted, it doesnt matter if newly built stadiums crumble. It doesnt matter. That is why, reformist are the minority. Many are too comfortable and are afraid that the little they hold on to will be gone.<br /><br />Advertisements promoting Malaysia always stress that we are nice friendly people. Sometimes, i think we are too nice. Too nice to voice out injustice, too nice to defend d victimized if it causes turmoil, too nice to report cases of outright corruption. Come to think of it, i think many of us are just cowards. Not daring to make a stand on principals. If we see a person jump queue, we would rather just keep quiet in the name of "peace". a feeling of i wont want to be part of a commotion.<br />And in the case of Bersih, many will just avoid and keep quiet in d name of "peace" while we are being trampled on, inspected like criminals and brain washed by buyers propaganda.<br /><br />Sometimes we need to rock the boat, crush the boat and with that build a new one. My writing here is not one to side the government or the opposition. Its a cry for a better leadership. Its a cry for Malaysians to step up and speak out for a better Malaysia. Connecting Bersih being funded by a Christian group and the revival of communist reformation. You think for yourself whether this is inciting racial tension. Getting the silat club in Malaysia to "eliminate the Bersih threat"? Having Ibrahim Ali to call himself a war general and to ask Chinese to stock up food? My heart is in distress. One i cant express in words.<br /><br />We need to wake up, stand out and speak out.proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-5378377068904753682011-05-16T20:42:00.002+08:002011-05-16T21:38:24.893+08:00Happy Teacher's Day!!!First of all, Happy Teacher's day to all teachers who have taught me whether formally or informally :) May god bless u all abundantly as u have blessed me..<br /><br />Thought i would write something about teachers as its their day..<br /><br />I had an interesting conversation with one teacher the other day. He says that teachers are now watch dogs and not bloodhounds. That got me thinking. How then are teachers to educate, instill discipline, mold a person, etc when they are "toothless-tigers".. For one like myself, u can roar all u want till ur throat bleeds and i still wouldn't care what u r roaring about.<br /><br />I personally feel that teachers are in a position to impact and change lives. The power to create a new generation-mindset is in their hands. But its sad that many dont really noe how to utilize this gift. Many teachers today wants to show who is boss and that they are in authority. Students dont need another authority. We need mentors, "grown-up-friends", a role model. And that is what i believe teachers should be in today's society.<br /><br />Its no more spare the road spoil the child as the rod is a no no today. Teacher hitting a student is apparently abuse. Gone were the days of our parents where "get canned in school, go back tell parents, get canned again". Teachers are not even allowed to stare at students according to the secular on teacher's ethics. As our society gets more sophisticated, educated, demanding and outspoken, i think its time for teachers to change tactics.<br /><br />Teachers have to wage a psychological warfare. Its about being a role model and getting respect. Yes, its bad that people today base respect on what u can do and not who u r. One can b d PM and yet get no respect if he has bad governing skills. Thats the same in school. Many students dont respect teachers because they are teachers anymore. And that is why the "listen to me because i'm in authority" doesn't work. Teachers need to prove to their students that they are of substance and quality.<br /><br />Teachers need to come into class not with reference books anymore but with only maker pens plus the lesson in their mind. This will show students that hey, i really know my stuff and u better listen to me. Its not uncommon i hear teacher teach any say i dont need to memorize all this as i am not the one who is sitting for the exam. This should not happen. Teacher who know their stuff will gain respect from students. Perhaps teachers should take teaching into a new dimension. A play for an example, life lessons out of social studies, perhaps an "out-of-the-syllabus" project in physics class. If an advertisement has an average of 16 scene changes in one promo, and games with HD graphics and thousand moving characters, i dont think students can stay awake listening to teacher talk for 2 hours. Here in comes the "its-history-nap-time".<br /><br />I also believe that teachers cant take teaching as just an occupation anymore. Teaching today has to be a culture or habit. Teaching does not end right when the school bell rings. Even after school students who meet their teachers will still address them as teachers. Why? Because for students, these elite group of individuals are not only their teachers in school. Teaching has to take counseling and mentoring into account. SMM (sistem maklumat murid) has only our exterior details. Teachers need to know what is going on behind the mask we put on everyday. In that way, teaching can be more personal and life changing. Though teaching in class, teacher would know how to address their students on a personal basis if they really know them. Perhaps just coming to the canteen and watch students, or just waiting outside the staffroom to see how their students come to school, how students interact with their parents. These initiatives and "short scenes" will tell a teacher alot more of their students. <br /><br />And, teacher need to carry themselves like a role model. How are students to respect teachers when they come in with sports attire though its not PJ period. How about the half not tucked in shirt, the no socks feet, the stench of cigarette and the walking style of a person on holiday. And these same teachers are the ones who are suppose to teach us to carry ourselves and tell us what discipline is?? dont think that will work out well..<br /><br />Anyway, i realise that perhaps i'm talking on the ideal extreme. Any teacher will be able to complain to me about the excessive red tape routine, the unnecessary load of paper work, the non-teaching responsibilities like doing exam results analysis, printing certs, etc. WHILE the poeple in the office sit and enjoy air cond while chit chatting everyday.<br /><br />For teachers to play their role well, society needs a changed mindset as well. NOT ALL STRAIGHT A's STUDENTS ARE DOCTORS!!!! and teachers are not a straight A's scorer churning machine!! I believe teaching is not about the A's. Teaching is about shaping a person and molding character. If the character is of an A grade, the academic results will fall into place along side with it. Whats the point of getting "smart students" with a crap ass attitude? a nuisance to society with their arrogance, boastfulness and over confidence. And please dont leave maktab perguruan as a "last resort" choice. Save this righteous profession for the sake of our generation, future generations and the live of our country..<br /><br />Thank u again to all teachers who have impacted my life. Not only teaching my whats in the syllabus, but what is also needed for me to survive. Thank you for inspiring me to be better, for giving me chance after chance to change and for taking in all my crap. God bless all of u :)<br /><br />HAPPY TEACHERS DAY!!!!proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-57976592839328414222011-04-29T12:36:00.004+08:002011-04-29T13:06:00.559+08:00over tuition seats?!?!its sometimes very mind boggling how some simple stupid things can bring friendships to ruins..<br /><br />This is my story..<br /><br />I've got a tuition in the morning. Went for tuition.. lo and behold, there were a few individuals booking enough places for all their extended family plus their deceased great grand parents to sit! ok. i may be over exaggerating. But u get my point. They booked places for their friends who were YET to come. i asked one of them whether there were anyone sitting as i wanted to sit there. this particular individual (A) said it was for a friend. I told A, u might as well come to class the night before and book the whole class. and i left to find another place to sit.<br /><br />After that incident, A posted something on her fb about me..<br />你。。。你。。。你。。。。别以为我好欺负!!!!有时我不说并不代表我好欺负。。。臭男人!!“犯人”。。。死香蕉人!!!别以为你能把英文说得很好就自认清高!!!你还不是一个不会讲华文的香蕉人!!!明明别位还有很多座位你为什么就是要跟我争。。。你有不是没位子坐。。。我只是留一个位给我朋友又没害你没位坐!!!说什么你昨天晚上就来定位。。。需要那么讽刺吗???大家都是朋友。。。他就不明白今日留一线,明日好想见吗??你一前对我的不公平我都忍了因为我不想帮东西弄僵。。既然你不义那别怪我以后的不仁!!!犯贱的人。。。<br /><br />translated in google minus the proper in-context meaning..<br /><span id="result_box" class="long_text"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="你。">You. </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="。">. </span><span title="。">. </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="你。">You. </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="。">. </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="。">. </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="你。">You. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="别以为我好欺负!">Do not think I bullied! </span><span title="!">! </span><span title="!">! </span><span title="!">! </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="有时我不说并不代表我好欺负。">Sometimes I do not say it does not mean I bullied. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="臭男人!">Smelly man! </span><span title="!">! </span><span title="!">! </span><span title="“犯人”。">"Prisoners." </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="死香蕉人!">Dead banana man! </span><span title="!">! </span><span title="!">! </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="别以为你能把英文说得很好就自认清高!">Do not think you can speak English very well to consider themselves aloof! </span><span title="!">! </span><span title="!">! </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="你还不是一个不会讲华文的香蕉人!">You are not a banana person does not speak Chinese! </span><span title="!">! </span><span title="!">! </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="明明别位还有很多座位你为什么就是要跟我争。">Obviously there are many other spaces that seat Why do you fight with me. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="你有不是没位子坐。">You are not without a seat. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="。">. </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="我只是留一个位给我朋友又没害你没位坐!">I just leave a bit to my friend was not any harm you do not have a seat! </span><span title="!">! </span><span title="!">! </span><span title="说什么你昨天晚上就来定位。">What you said last night to locate. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="需要那么讽刺吗?">Need so ironic? </span><span title="?">? </span><span title="?">? </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="大家都是朋友。">We are all friends. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="。">. </span><span title="他就不明白今日留一线,明日好想见吗?">He do not understand today save one, good to see you tomorrow? </span><span title="?">? </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="你一前对我的不公平我都忍了因为我不想帮东西弄僵。">You a unfair to me before I put up something because I do not want to help harden. </span><span title="。">. </span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" title="既然你不义那别怪我以后的不仁!">Meaning that since you do not blame me after the heartless! </span><span title="!">! </span><span title="!">! </span><span title="犯贱的人。">Fanjian people. </span><span title="。">. </span></span><span title="。"><span style="font-size:85%;">.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Till this very moment, i still do not think i deserve the "slashing" that A just gave me. Ya, i was extremely pissed at when i stumbled upon it. The evil thoughts that went through my mind was so intense. The things i would like and can do to A. Bring A's schooling life to ruins. I shoved all those thoughts away and said its ok. I did leave a comment on A's status. a few days later, A deleted me from A's fb contact.<br /><br /><br />Well, i believe i am not the only one who have been a "victim" of "place booking" in tuition classes. To all ye who stumbled upon this post and is still in the "tuition age", i plea to u, dont be so selfish. Others payed their tuition fees as well. Do u really need to sit with ur "friends/clique" all the time?? if u wil die without them by ur side, then go to tuition early together and sit there. Dont ask one person to hold on to 10 places for u.. You are just being an immature imbecile. If u so want to sit with ur friends, ask the teacher to give u ppl a private lesson. If u got not enough money to pay for it, then just bloody learn like any other ppl in tuition class. For goodness sake, must ppl be so selfish?! common courtesy just went FLUSH out of the discussion. one fine day someone like me may just get too fed up and the next social issue in Malaysia will be "Of the Tuition Culture". cos i may just go about smashing heads like they were play dough!</span></span><br /></span></span>proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-79841926463811717212011-04-12T23:29:00.004+08:002011-04-13T00:18:26.973+08:00Al-Kitab issue?Big hoohah lately about the bibles that are printed in Bahasa Malaysia.. decided to write a little bout it after i read what a <a href="http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/dont-test-patience-of-malays-perkasa-warns-christians">Perkasa rep said</a>..<br /><br />Apparently, printing bibles in BM is making an "unreasonable demand".. he said "they are not the majority of the country"...."we have not brought up the issues of our rights"<br /><br />hmmmm.... sounds like a shallow man in a heat of anger.. no maturity to voice out dissatisfaction..i really do not understand what the issue here is.. if the Al-Quran can be printed in so many different languages including English, why cant the bible? and, why dont the non-Arab-translation Al-Quran need to b stamped for Muslims only?<br /><br />Putting myself in some of their shoes, mayb its cos "they" are afraid that Muslims in Malaysia will start believing in Jesus.. or mayb, "they" are not confident that Muslims in Malaysia are really grounded in their faith (now whose blame is that to be).. or mayb on the other extreme, Muslims who touch the bible will go to hell.. i doubt that one though..<br /><br />I have a translated Al-Quran in my room.. does that makes me a less devoted Christian? NO! i also have it as an app in my ipod! but i still believe in Jesus wholeheartedly.. My question is this.. how can one be more sure of their faith when they are not given the chance to read up on other people's religion? My history teacher for example, she teaches us about Islam civilization and sometimes bring the bible into comparisons.. Though i do not agree with her view, i still respect her for not having that "myopic" thinking many do..<br /><br />To hit on some petty issues, bibles in BM.. Isn't it in tangent with our government's move to apply Bahasa Malaysia as the bahasa kebangsaan? They should be, "Bagus! Bacalah buku agama anda dalam bahasa kebangsaan". The streamers are still up in my school -Bulan Bahasa Kebangsaan- 1 Bahasa 1 Bangsa 1 Negara.. Apparently it's a NO NO in some cases. a conspiracy campaign we are spreading in school! wasted the "perhimpunan khas" the school had to hold..<br /><br />Some ringing thoughts in my head about Datuk Ibrahim Ali's words.."they are not the majority of the country" and "we have not brought up the issues of our rights".. I'm hurt.. firstly, whether or not i'm a "majority" in the country, I STILL BELONG TO MALAYSIA! i am as Malaysian as any other Malaysian here! and i love MY COUNTRY as much as any other citizens do, or mayb more. To know this for a fact, u just have to noe me in person. Is it so hard to comprehend that i as Malaysian though a Chinese have every intention to make Malaysia a better place and to contribute in the growth of Malaysia?? Common.. i deserve some benefit of doubt here.. and about "NOT" bringing up "OUR RIGHTS", i out rightly say its a lie! dont believe me? go buy any BM newspaper tomorrow.. bet u ur inheritance u will find at least 1 article that talks about "Malay Supremacy".. (i always say that i dont gamble/bet, but this is no gamble.. i'm sure i'm right, and so its actually earning money :) )<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">was reading on Perjanjian Hudaibiah in my reference book.. in that Perjanjian, there was an issue on fairness towards the Quraisy tribe and the Muslims.. and it states in the reference book</span>, "<span style="font-size:85%;">para sahabat nabi tdk bersetuju dgn isi perjanjian ini. Mereka menganggap bahawa Rasululah SAW terlalu lembut dan bertolak ansur sehingga merugikan org Islam. Sebenarnya tindakan Rasulullah SAW ini ternyata mempunyai pandangan jauh. Perjanjian ini bererti org Musyrikin Makkah secara tdk langsung mengiktiraf kerajaan Islam Madinah. Hal ini demikian kerana inilah kali pertama pembesar-pembesar Makkah sanggup mengadakan rundingan</span>"<span style="font-size:100%;">.. Well, just wanna tell u guys out there.. The same applies to Christianity in Malaysia. It may seem unfair to the Christians in area of evangelism and "freedom of worship". but in the same case as Prophet Muhammad, they "secara tidak langsung mengiktiraf KERAJAAN YESUS!" hahahahaha.. oooops.. did i just turn one of the biased history move in our syllabus to back fire? ouch.. </span><br /><br /> to all my friends out there who are open minded, u have my "angkat topi".. read up other ppl's believes if u really BELIEVE in ur holy book. compare them and make ur faith stronger if it works for u. Dont just shut everything out. In that way, u dont earn the right to say that u believe ur religion is the right one..<br /><br />singing outproroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-39201698628695738982011-04-08T00:11:00.002+08:002011-04-08T00:35:44.129+08:00Death. . . .was on my way back from school when i saw a road accident nearby my house.. in the wave of the many people there, i saw a man's body lying lifeless on the road, covered with a big piece of paper. Police officers were taking photos, reporters were doing their thing, on-lookers being their busy body self and the MCA crisis relieve team redirecting traffic. I think this is the first time i see a dead body this close.<br /><br />It occurred to me how fragile life is. How one mistake (the driver) can end a life, and how one incident (the motorist) can bring an end to a persons diary. Was that man lying on the road ready to die? Did he have the slightest idea before the hit the road that perhaps "I'm going to die today". What was he doing that morning? What was his plans for that day? How did he live his life all this while? It doesnt really matter now does it. Death caught him by surprise.<br /><br />My next train of thought was where is his spirit now? The conventional heaven hell dilemma? or the "spirit hanging around" superstition? If he was facing judgment with scenes of his whole life flashing by, would he be begging and mourning in anguish before the Almighty?<br /><br />There was a strange coldness in me that day. It was not because i saw a dead body, but its the thought about life in itself. How we so busily chase after things and run about our daily lives like its the most important thing. At the end, who do we live for? What do we live for? I've found my answer. I live to serve my Lord, Jesus. How about you?proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-4828553055899472922011-03-07T23:14:00.002+08:002011-03-07T23:33:36.415+08:00Life ramblingsGod is great! :) i used to be the one who sits in class when not suppose to, and prefects dont really do anything about it, or rather they cant do anything about it? i not very sure. BUT, this time round, God says its my turn to be in their shoes to understand both sides. And now, i am...<br /><br />Had a field time forcing people out of classrooms till recess because everyone is suppose to be at the field for sports day rehearsal. Waste of time? ya, i agree. but only for those who are not involved. But what can i do..orders came from the top that prefects are to MAKE SURE NO students are in classrooms.<br /><br />When i got the orders from a teacher, i wanted to argue the rational of students who are not involved hanging around in the field. I think students who are not involved in the rehearsal should be allowed to stay in class as they can utilize the time. And also because it is just not conducive to study or do whatsoever besides doing nothing at the field. Teacher then told me that last week when they were having pre-sports in the field, there were classes that were covered with white powder from the fire extinguisher. After she told me that, how am i to argue for the behalf of the students anymore? And so, everybody is forced to the field. Kerana nila setitik, rosak susu sebelanga.<br /><br />Talking about our small actions that can bring big consequences? ya, this is one. because of a small group of stupid bird brained kids who aspire to b firemen, every student has to waste 4 periods in the field. way to go!proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-27989786631888579422011-02-14T21:25:00.002+08:002011-02-14T22:13:48.280+08:00Valentine's Day special!Its been awhile, i noe.. Inspiration was scarce. But,! its back! haha.. Valentine's Day<br /><br />After a while (as well), i flipped the newspaper:) lo and behold, my brain cells started dying after knowing at what our country is heading towards. Why my brain cells died? because there are people out there doing ridiculous things! utterly ridiculous..<br /><br />I think everyone is already on it as much as I am. Lets do some factual check. Ustazah Siti Nor Bahyah Mahamood related immoral activities, discoing, and couples meeting in private to traditions of the Christian community. The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) launched an anti-Valentine's Day campaign. "Beware of Valentine's Day Trap" was launched in Putrajaya. PAS Youth sent anti-vice squads to "hot spots"/"making out spots" and is distributing flyers in parks as part of their campaign to promote a sin-free-lifestyle.<br /><br />Fwah! looks like not many are celebrating Valentine's Day then. To put my stand in this issue, yes, i agree with these authorities that couples are more inclined to practice immoral activities during Valentine's Day. And yes, everyone should be aware and chip in to solve this problem. But it seems to me, these group of authorities have to make a big issue out of nothing. And it also seems like there is more to this then just curbing immoral activities; attacking the Christian faith! now that is absurd.<br /><br />It appears that these group of minority are very narrow minded on issues, have bad judgment calls and are very good at manipulating others;especially those who are of a herd mentality. Equating immoral activities to Christianity is just hitting a cheap shot! Certain religious quarters claim that Valentine's Day is a religious festival of the Christians, and therefor Muslims are not allowed to celebrate them. Dear friends, i have been in church since i was running in diapers. I was never asked to, never did and never ever saw a celebration in church on Valentine's Day! This is why people need to do their homework before putting up a public statement. Especially if u are going to utilize public coverage! Goodness. Have some sense of shame please. Don't talk crap, act like a smart ass and think "i am doing the right thing".<br /><br />As i have said earlier, YES i am wit them in curbing "immoral activities". BUT, Valentine's Day should not be made an issue. Here is my rational. Firstly, "hot spots" have been identified even before Valentine's Day. This shows that "immoral activities" have been on the go for some time at these places! So why only make a move in Valentine's Day? unless it's a once-a-year discovered "hot spot" which i really doubt. For goodness sake, immoral activities are on everyday. Ask any local from any state, they will tell u where these hot spots are.<br /><br />And this thing about Valentine's Day being a trap. Is Valentine's Day not originally a day to commemorate deaths of martyrs named Valentine? oh ya, i forgot. We dont emphasize world history in our syllabus:) Let me save u the read, Ya, it is. And today, Valentine's Day is just a day to show appreciation to loved ones. Where is the trap in that!?!?!?!? Common. Dont be so kampung, jakun. ulu, bongok (call what u want) The problem is not in the day my dears.. Some people are not being able to see the bigger picture. Valentine's Day is never about having premarital sex. Valentine's Day is never about going to discos. Sigh, i feel like i'm trying to teach a kid to read ABC.<br />WAKE UP!! class is over :)<br /><br />No point talking and criticizing so much without a "suggested solution". Here, let me break it down. The problem is people having premarital sex. The situation is that the tendency of this activity happening increases on Valentine's Day. The possible outcome, putting the blame on Valentine's Day would create much controversies and havoc among different quarters. Solution, launch an anti-premarital sex campaign! And, put ur whatever "moral police","jakun officers" oh, i mean jakim.. and "rela members" and whoever u want to patrol hot spots more often.Send the whole army also can. Why not include interpool? wider network coverage. This will be just accepted as another measure taken by authorities in line with the anti-premarital sex campaign.Wouldnt the rakyat be more happy this way? win-win solution.<br /><br />I better stop now.. getting overly sarcastic. By the way, whats a sin-free-lifestyle? is smoking a sin? how bout talking bad about people? using bad words? disobeying the law? well, i guess that flyer needs alot alot alot of editing and space. perhaps a streamer-flyer? then all the......<br /><br />Enough boy! stop the sarcasm. Sorry. Adios, till next time..proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-54022942817012220192011-01-11T21:38:00.002+08:002011-01-11T22:15:13.010+08:00of barbaric nature, and uncivilized mentalityIts extra curricular time.. school ends at 5p.m..Students were not even allowed to go out to buy lunch.. so, majority stayed in school from 7.15 a.m to 5p.m.. school just gets better eh? :) anyway, to the point..<br /><br />Koko started at 3 and suppose to end at 5.. this is d first time school is trying this new policy whereby the whole school have koko at the same time..all uniform bodies running concurrently.. sounds great eh? so, i went for my uniform body meeting.. we had a few lessons of marching, some laughing, some lazing around.. the normal Koko.. after we finished, we were dismissed.. it was 4.15..<br />i went to my car, started it, and a group of man teachers called me.. i went to them....,,,,,,,,<br /><br />They raised their voice at me, asking where am i going.. I told them i'm going back (in a very nice respectful tone).. one shouted, u r not allowed to go back! another say, its not 5 yet! i explained that we already finish and were dismissed.. one shout, Nono! cannot go back yet! so my next quest was, what am i gonna do? one shouted, just go and sit around! Then, this specific male teacher asked me in a harsh voice "Which teacher dismissed u all?!" it was a young teacher who was just transferred in.. thats it.. d nuclear in me went off.. however, i answered his question in a proper tone.. and went away..<br /><br />Realise that teacher who stands out like a soar thumb?? the one acting like an imbecile? ya... he's the one.. some new teacher comes in and asks quest in such a tone thinking he is more superior then all the other age old respected educators.. firstly, my fellow teachers.... there was no need to shout or raise ur voice at me.. I AM NOT A KID! tell me properly that i cannot go home.. secondly, u fellows talk as if i am intentionally doing a crime.. if i knew that i had to get every teacher's consent to go back, i would have jump out the back drain.. it was an unintentional misconception.. talk to me properly that i cant go back yet! argh..<br /><br />well, these is one of the many types of teachers we have.. one who is all out to prove their superiority to us students.. to show us who is d master and who is d slave..who gives d orders n who listens..sounds like an animal trying to show dominance..and some just cannot voice out an assertive thought! its either talk soft, or talk like a gangster.. what man!<br /><br />my fellow teachers, lets face reality.. times have changed, and is changing.. brute strength and male ego no longer rule.. its the ability to persuade and to gain respect..so, think! their objective was to stop me from going back.. the route they took, was to show me I'M THE BOSS! and not a route of proper conversation..so much for leading by example eh?? and new teachers, common.... every school is different.. if ur heart is really into teaching, take ur time to tune in to the school's way of doing things.. dont come in wit a preconceived idea that u are almighty..there are many more teachers almightier and the almightiest mighty!<br /><br />and so, the next time u c an article in d newspaper about a student beating up a teacher or smth like that.. dont shake ur head, frown, curse the student and sigh about the so called "deteriorating manners" in students "these days"... instead, try to think of WHY this student went to the extreme of hitting that teacher..<br /><br />i am not insulting teachers.. i am just voicing out what others and me think..and, its not to every teacher.. i have high regards and respect for many teachers as well.. their dedication, their compassionate yet assertive heart in making decisions, their full-well intentions for the shaping of character in students, their desire to see the school achieve greater heights..yes, there are these too.. and, my utmost respect and bows to them for these are the ones society can hang on to.. these are the ones students or may i say teenagers are going to follow and take as their role models..proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-77247659921052714352010-11-17T23:14:00.002+08:002010-11-17T23:49:10.052+08:00When our basic need comes in abundance..FLOOD!To all ye readers.. History repeats itself.. The 2005 flood in Alor Star re-visited us.. only it got bigger, better and stronger this time round.. This time it entered the safety of my house, and forced us all into a spring clean..<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Kata-kata hikmat oleh George Santayana (ahli falsafah)<br />"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"<br />(The life of Reason, Volume 1:1905)</span><br /><br />These is what u will see on every page of each new chapter in our Sejarah text books.. Guess many policy makers dont get it.. After the first flood, drains are still clogged with rubbish, filth and PLANTS!.. drainage systems are not improved, future preventive measures were not taken and the list goes on. Not yet mentioning the double tracking system thats as high as a fort which crosses right in the middle of town..Without warning whatsoever, drains the rivers just overflow.. Elect just went out and water pipes went dry..<br /><br />Now that i look back, i thank God i had that experience.. It has been 5 years since i saw so many of my neighbors.. Its been 5 years since i see ppl just stop and made friends by the road.. Hard times really do bring ppl together..most of the times.. Its because when we then realize that we are not almighty and all-independent..<br /><br />Everyone got trapped in the house for 4 to 5 days! dad and mum was on a disaster-declared-holiday.. And i can say, it was fun at home.. Everyone got lame-er..all the jokes were spilling out..everyone had to carry and move something.. and i got to wear a Pua-Chu-Kang-Boots in my house! the fun doesnt stop there.. but i shall stop it here.. bad and not so fun times, were there too.. mum too fussy about cleanliness in a FLOOD!, it got rather depressing after awhile, different ideas in what to do at the moment, not being able to study - cost me a screw up in PA paper- and the late night sleeps cos i was on "night" shift.. not to watch for robers.. but to watch for water =_=<br /><br />It was also nice to c ppl helping out.. The Buddhist association, church bodies, wanita UMNO, neighbors and many more.. We got clean water, rice, buns, fried mee and...LOTS of my pict taken.. For everything i went out to take, i can hear the camera go 100rounds a minute in clicks.. in all these help, i was thinking to myself.. everyone is helping.. Christians, Buddhists, Muslims and Indians alike.. So, what separates the Christians from others? everyone is helping.. everyone is doing good. But i realized something.. Only the church bodies did not come in a "uniform" or "chosen attire".. Others wanted to be known..wanted people to noe its THEY who helped.. but the Christians, they just helped.. fyi, i noe cos they were from churches i noe.. Plus, they did not take picts of me accepting anything..<br /><br />Now, the aftermath.. cleaning up.. The rubbish pile everywhere seems to get higher and bigger.. No one is collecting them.. Government workers and private alike are queuing up in police stations to do a report to get an official leave. and, the market folks just cant stop talking about it.. I've got so much more to say.. but i should stop..proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-12999657642772255842010-10-21T23:03:00.002+08:002010-10-21T23:48:39.344+08:00RealityEver got a culture shock at ur own home? Going through it right now:)<br /><br />Things have changed drastically since my friends (classmates) left for studies. All of a sudden, everyone around me does not have English as their first language. And being a Chinese who dont know his "mother tongue", its cost me..<br /><br />For years i grew up with the same group of people. We rubbed shoulders, fought, called each other names, got into trouble at school together. The most important thing was, we communicated in the same language, or more rightly speaking the same "frequency". We could poke fun at each other, made funny sarcastic remarks out of each others words but yet keep a close bond. Those were the days. And i thank God for them.<br /><br />Today, i am in a new community altogether. My world opened up and it hit me left right and center. Up and down too.. kinna like me in a washing machine. Schoolmates dont speak English as their first language and are from a different background as me. I am the alien. The chinese who doesnt know his "mother tongue". Yes, i do admit that its a shame on me. One down.. and it would be a lie if i say i dont feel ashamed of myself. And so, i started on a conquest to pick up time that was lost all these years in my ignorance to learning.. BUT<br /><br />I thank God, mummy and daddy for sending me to Kebangsaan school since primary and on to secondary.Sometimes i wish that it would be better if perhaps i went to a SJKC in primary and SMK in secondary..that wish, i burnt straight to the ground. In wanting to learn mandrin, i make myself mingle more with "chinese educated" schoolmates. And it really makes me miss those days. Many chinese educated schoolmates are a wreck in manners, compassion, politeness, sport and the list goes on. Many, not all.. Before you get worked up and pissed at me, read some of my experiences and reconsider..<br /><br />In my wanting to learn mandrin and accepting my handicap-ness, i deliberately came out of my shell and "socialize". I were with some schoolmates and they hurled insults at my face in mandrin. They thought it was a great laugh thinking i couldnt understand, and they had the cheek to ask me in mandrin whether i understood. I told them i did. They laughed all the more. And, they continued.... Gosh. They insult others in their face! I do make a joke of a person..but i use what that person says. These people, use ur physical appearance to make a joke, OUT OF U! i talked to some people and got to noe that its like that among the chinese educated.."if i am your friend, i will insult u in ur face than behind ur back. in that way, we are TRUE friends" that is being an imbecile.. whether anot the talk is in the face or behind the back does not matter.The issue here is, why must u insult your friend?<br /><br />A few schoolmates are excited by d fact that i have a chinese name.. and so, they call me by that. Fine with me. To those who sincerely call as an intention to call me, i thank you. But one group of "friends" thought it was funny to make fun of my name. They called me by my chinese name. I dint wanna react cause they were calling it in an insulting way. They kept calling. I thought to myself. dont b such an ass..just give face and turn to them.. When i turned to them, all of them laughed and at the same time made fun of my name. I just smiled. They did it the second time. I blew my top.<br /><br />Another happening. One friend was setting a "test" for her 4 year old cousin. She drew picts of some animals and wrote chinese words for her cous to match. She looked at me and say, i bet u cant do this right? my 4 year old cousin also can.. i just smiled and walked away. at that moment, my mind was exploding with harsh remarks i wanted to shoot at her. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen -Ephesians 4:29- was what i kept telling myself.<br /><br />This is just a fragment of my experiences. Personally that is.. Things that happen in class is terrible as well. The way these people treats teachers.. make me wonder if they have emotions. They belittle teacher and make teacher look like a fool. Anyway, i may have my prejudice.. But there are very nice people i noe who are from the same background. And they are really nice people. Still on my mission to pick up mandrin and adapt to my surroundings.proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-80641391151958092772010-10-20T23:50:00.000+08:002010-10-20T23:51:31.623+08:00AWAKE!hope to update soon... tick-tick-tick.. i need more hours in a day.. wait......, that wouldnt help either!proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-21474463598072151932010-08-16T23:00:00.002+08:002010-08-16T23:32:04.037+08:00Adapt or Compromise?My last post was July! how time files:(<br /><br />Anyway, before i begin rambling, this post is merely to voice out what i think and to c what others have to say about it, and NOT to offend any quarters. not my intention. If i am too blunt in this post forgive me.<br /><br />Its not my first time getting someone to tell me not to put my bible on the floor. And sometimes, being told off in a way too passionate by some quarters makes me think whether i am doing anything wrong.<br /><br />People tell me that a big difference between Muslims and Christians is how we treat our holy book. On one hand, Muslims give highest form of respect to the Quran so much so that it is to b placed on a special "holder". On the other hand, we see many Christians leaving their bible on the floor. And for this same reason, Christians will not b able to bare a good testimony to our Muslim brothers and sisters. Therefore, some Christians make it a point to not put their bibles on the floor, and to share this idea to others also.In this way, we will b able to adapt to Muslim culture, understand how to respect the holy word and be a good testimony in their eyes.<br /><br />For sake of argument, i dont recall anywhere in the bible that says putting the bible on the floor is a sin. If there is, pls do drop a comment. And, is putting the bible on the floor a disrespect to it?? How so? if i am standing on a chair, does the chair count as a floor? Many or majority of Christians put their bibles on the floor when they are sitting on the floor for example. The motive here. Is it out of disrespect intentions? if sitting on the bible. thats another thing. And how does putting a notebook on the floor, THEN the bible on top of it count as respect then??<br /><br />With these thoughts running in my mind, the question arises. whether we are adapting to ways to fulfill the great commission, or are we compromising our believe? this may sound serious. but if we are to go on like this, till where do we stop adapting?? are we going to get all Christian girls to wear a tudung for the sake of a good testimony? eliminate dogs from Christian homes because its considered haram to the Muslims? or abstain from pork though God has made it clean to be consumed?<br /><br />Why am i saying all these.. i am not against the idea of not putting bibles on the floor. in fact, i think its a good and practical practice to show some form of respect to the bible. What i want to highlight here is the emphasis we put into it. It is true that we are to be a good testimony for Christ in other words, portray a good image in the eyes of others. But we should also be aware that sometimes in the sole goal of being a "good image", we compromise our own principals, our own beliefs.proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-26985899669131088332010-07-19T22:37:00.002+08:002010-07-19T23:03:53.047+08:00Efficiency??Efficiency - <span id="hotword"><span style="cursor: default; background-color: transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">performing</span> <span style="cursor: default; background-color: transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">or</span> <span style="cursor: default; background-color: transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">functioning</span> <span style="cursor: default; background-color: transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">in</span> <span style="cursor: default; background-color: transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">the</span> <span style="cursor: default; background-color: transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">best</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">possible</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">manner</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">with</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">the</span> <span style="cursor: default; background-color: transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">least</span> <span style="cursor: default; background-color: transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">waste</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">of</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">time</span> <span style="cursor: default; background-color: transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">and</span> <span style="background-color: transparent; cursor: default;" id="hotword" name="hotword" onmouseover="this.style.cursor='default'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='transparent'" onclick="this.style.backgroundColor='#b5d5ff';return hotWord(this);">effort<br /><br />Based on that definition alone, once again school has failed..<br /><br />Firstly. schooling students wake up on average at say 6.30? At school by about 7.15. KSAH has a policy whereby we have to "berhimpun mengikut tingkatan setiap pagi". Apparently its to give important announcement. The regular procedure is school song, bacaan doa, "announcements". most of the time, these announcements are just teachers who r mike-crazy. Talk crap for 10 minutes, commenting on trivial insignificant matters of no importance at all! By the time we get to class and settle down, waiting for teacher to come, 8.10. from 6.30 to 8.10, an hour and 40 mins gone. POOF! efficient, ZERO!<br /><br />A week ago, one of d announcements was that form6 (pre-university) students are not allowed to sit in class during recess anymore. the reason was, other forms in d school had to stay out from classes during recess. so it was not fair that we r allowed to stay in class. 10.20 to 10.50, out of class. POOF! 30 mins gone. Before this policy was implemented, many preU students would b in class during recess either resting or studying while eating in class. Now, many hang around d empty plot of land nearby which is impossible to do anything but eat while standing and lazing around. efficiency, ZERO!<br /><br />Today, right at 10.50 they made an announcement. "rehat dilanjutkan hingga 11.30". Wow! beat that. this is my school:) so extra recess for everyone. The school was in havoc. imagine this. NO TEACHERS around! all of them had some very very very important meeting that could not wait till recess had to be prolonged. From my class i heard windows breaking. d block opposite looked like a zoo where students were running up and down. a group of good-for-nothing students decided to come by the preU block and play with all d fire extinguishers around d block. RM10,000 POOF! BYE BYE! efficiency, ZERO!<br /><br />Every week, we have 2 periods of RnD (research and development) . sounds like a good policy right there. u should here teacher explaining about it. gave our school that WOW factor. But since school started for us, nothing has been done. So its now, Rehat dan Duduk. hows that for RnD. some smart Alec in d teacher's department thought since RnD hasnt started, it would b smart for d school to use d students for some labor work. and so, 2 classes were chosen to spray "hak milik kerajaan" on new bought tables. Efficiency, a tinny bit for d school. on our side, ZERO!<br /><br />Many more cases in which efficiency have been d lowest it can get. Too many examples. if i shared all, it wouldnt b efficient anymore as i think my point has got across.<br /><br />D thing that bothers me here is, d school still treats us like kids. Dude. its called Pre-University for a bloody reason! dont push us around like we have a hollow skull with a pile of dung in it. <br /></span></span>proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-38121933814928369182010-07-05T21:26:00.002+08:002010-07-05T21:45:13.315+08:00school stories3 subs r in d waiting list for "perbentangan" or in other words, presentation. one on Islamic Economic System is due this week, another on Perkembangan Tamadun next week, and one funny one on Perkembangan Bahasa Melayu Moden next week or mayb later..<br /><br />Doing research and having to present it in front of the class does help us in preparation for later. After looking at a few groups presenting, i realised how lacking we as students are nowadays. Blame the education system?? that's a debate for another day.. anyway, d groups that had presented were doing something like a reading class.. they were talking to their books, and just go on rambling d same thing d book projects to their eyes. Confidence, 0. Eye contact, 0. body language, 0. Extra information, 0. Sign of well prepared, 0. basically, it was miserable.<br /><br />Dont get me wrong. i am not saying or implying that i am better or good. I just imagined them being able to present at a 18 year old-student-standard. or in more chim words, Pre-University. anyway, hope that all d speaking and presenting in church and myf will help me with my presentation.<br /><br />that was all just "pendahuluan" to my post.. here is d real thing.<br /><br />Yes, i agree that this is good training for university education. The problem is, teachers/teacher have dumb the job of educating on us in the name of "early preparation". The way i see it, teacher comes into class and gives us topic for presentation cos they r just too lazy to teach. Too lazy to prepare for class and not putting any effort at all in making the class interesting. u may ask how am i sure that they dont have our best interest at heart. let me quote something teacher said. "berapa lama pun boleh. cakap 3 minit pun boleh. apa yang penting saja. kalau tak ada apa nak cakap, mari menari". Best interest at heart? yeah... Teacher's own interest. GAJI BUTA!<br /><br />And another problem they dont seem to care about, or rather cant do anything about. English is an INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE! which means, many or most research and opinions are written in ENGLISH. and we are suppose to present them in, BAHASA MALAYSIA :)<br /><br />so what u think? am i suppose to b grateful that i have this fabulous opportunity to train myself, or tell myself that i'm being taken advantage of in the name of 'early preparation" and that i should voice out what i think.proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-70492809813767407102010-06-30T22:35:00.002+08:002010-06-30T23:20:03.724+08:00"Chinese Mentality"it's been a long time since i have been writing.. my apologies :)<br /><br />Anyway, with the title in place, some ppl may cringe at me at disgust cos i always have something to complain about Chinese ppl.. izit prejudice u ask.. neh.. i love being one, therefore its not prejudice.. Let me begin explaining what i mean by "chinese mentality"<br /><br />"Study smart but not hard" used to b my principal in life. Until sometime ago, where i see that there has to b a balance btw both. and so, i changed. in my thinking, studying hard and smart gives me space to be a little bit lazy and yet achieve the same results or better than one who studies hard only.. d "space to be lazy" is a breather for me.<br /><br />Some how, some where at d back of my head i kinna know that many chinese educated students had d study hard mentality only. Their competition and thirst for knowledge is so intense so much so many dont have time to think through what they are doing. Which is where studying smart comes in. All they do, is just do! Because i nvr had d opportunity to mix much with chinese educated students, i nvr got to see this in 4D (real life)<br /><br />Today, i did! :) and i was at peace knowing the perception someweher at the back of my head was right after all. Let me tell u this story.....<br /><br />I was at tuition. teacher gave notes. Then the teacher started teaching. Every word teacher writes on the board, it would be copied on everyone's (chinese educated students) paper. It is so automatic. they look like robots to me! one word on the board, the same word on their paper in that same split second. It was so odd that i was the only one actually listening with my eyes on the teacher instead of eyes on the board and paper like everyone else. I was thinking to myself. what the heck are these ppl copying when everything teacher is writing on the board is already in his notes.. and so, i peeped. they were writing the exact same thing!!!! this is what i call a jaw-dropping situation. i deleted all sarcastic thoughts in my mind and continued on with listening to teacher.<br /><br />And so, class continued like that. So much so teacher had to say at times, "jgn salin lagi. dengar cikgu dulu". Get a clearer pict on how it was in the class? i told myself. they are just very eager to learn.. and a sarcastic thought came "they are too afraid to loose". i shook that thought away. negative. not good. must think positive of them.<br /><br />Did my thing, listen and added short notes to where was necessary. Teacher came to a question where we had to transfer information from a table into statements. Since we are new to the syllabus, he decided to write down the answers on d board for us. So happen, he transferred wrong data into the answer. I realised b4 i copied it down and so i transferred the right date into my test pad. i wanted to raise my hand and correct teacher. but everyone was busy writing so i thought, "oh, they know. dont b d odd one out. unwanted attention". so i just sat there and waited till teacher and everyone finished writing. (which was at d same time, cos what teacher writes, is what they write at that same second) After teacher was done, he decided to explain d answer to us. while reading his answer, oh o.. mistake. he said sorry to us. and u know what??? everyone except for mayb 4 or 5 students took out liquid papers to correct what they copied. GOSH!! they actually dont think and interpret wat teacher says. they just, COPY! this time, my jaw dropped lower, and my eye brows..,they just went all d way up.<br /><br />so happened, the special 4 or 5 students dropped into one girl's hand. when others took out their liquid papers, she laughed at them and said something sarcastic. damn.... all that was in my mind, "WHAT THE HELL!!!".<br /><br />To cut the story short, the dude sitting beside me got a slight piece of my mind. For a while he referred to his notes and realised that he was copying the exact same thing as in the notes. so he stopped. A few minutes later, he felt left out cos all his friends were still copying. so he went back to this old mindset. Should have gave him the full blow of my mind. he would feel so stupid.<br /><br />and so,prevails the "chinese mentality". studying hard, kia su-ness, and thirst for knowledge. bad combo.<br /><br />*i am not implying that all chinese educated students are like this. This is just an event which i observed. no offence to anyone. We chinese have lots of good in us too*proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-5133439998885605652010-05-25T22:13:00.002+08:002010-05-25T22:51:01.044+08:00MaidsDon't every house need a maid.. a sad fact.. i would prefer to use the word "pembantu rumah" as it fits the job description better, and it also sounds better, thus elevating the ranking of maids in our minds.. A rough guess, i think that 4 out of 5 homes whereby both parents r working have maids, or at least a part time cleaner. For those where only dad is working, then mum is "pembantu rumah".<br /><br />Talking about privileged, i consider myself one.. or at least used too. ever since i could remember, there is always a "kakak" at home. Meals are always ready when i get back from school. not only meals. fork and spoons too! My clothes are always neatly arranged in the cupboard with me only having to throw them in a basket after wearing. Now there.. dont start getting a preconceived idea that i'm a spoilt or pampered kid. i do know how to do house chores, i do them well, and i like doing them. though i nvr really had the chance to do so.<br /><br />Here comes the interesting part. The privileged which i so considered as a constant factor got taken away! suddenly u have to think of what u gonna buy for lunch, has my dog's food been prepared, are the clothes dry, when was the last time i mopped the house.. it was though at first, but i think my family has adapted. well? i cant say so. just adapt.<br /><br />As i said earlier, when a deemed constant factor gets taken out of the picture, problems arises. Though i like to do chores, and now get every or all the opportunity to do them, i hate doing them in a rush. But, i have too. time isnt on my side. i have many other things to do. To make things worse, mum is fussy and has a first class honors in "tip-top-standards" degree.. thats bad!<br />Its not bad that she does everything the best she can. the bad part is, she herself isnt that free and she aint that young anymore (bones and joins began to get rough).<br /><br />Dad comes back at xxxxhour. mum, xxxx++ hour from work. I, come back at yyyy hour, sis comes back at yyyy++ hour. (the unknowns are for privacy and house safety purposes). And most of the times, i reach home first. There is my uniform + yesterday's family clothing to wash, clothes to hang dry, dog to feed, lunch to eat,body to bathe and gym to go. To do all these in 2 hours (the max time i hav) is crazy. Oh ya, and mopping the floor. i can opt not to wash the clothes, and mop the floor which will save alot of time. But, mum will come back and look at the pile of clothes, feel the sticky (not sticky at all to my feet) floor and decide to do all of it herself. And i totally doesnt help that she wants to wash almost everything after just one time of usage. On one hand, i will have to cram everything into 2 hours max, and i will b exhausted by the time i carry my first dumbbell. on the other hand however, mum is gonna drive herself nuts trying to live up to her standards. Compassion wins over self in this case, and so i cram everything in 2 hours. madness.. oh ya, in this lucky mansion of mine, we hand wash our clothes:)<br /><br />And so, next time to tell kakak "ini tak bersih, itu tak bersih, tolong ini, tolong itu" try being in her shoes then only say. However there is this voice in my head that says, "a kakak only membantu rumah. whereas us need to study, go to school, membantu masyarakat, keluarga and the list goes on." so that will make us equal. will it?? i'm crapping already. brain overheating.proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-54783294974989235902010-05-18T23:41:00.002+08:002010-05-18T23:58:53.043+08:00SchoolWhile school has started for almost 2 weeks now, i am reminded why i felt so dreadful while schooling last time.. It's all coming back again. But this time, i am more determined to do my thing, and make school a better place. And of cos, minus my burning temper which makes things so much easier..<br /><br />And so, teachers have started coming into class, introducing subjects and giving us an overall pict of what we are going to bang our heads into for the next year and a half. Being from this school is an advantage for me as i already know most of the teacher's attitude and how they function. The good ones, i rejoice. the bad ones, i shrug my shoulders and study myself.<br /><br />It's interesting to c diff types of teachers in one school.. we have those committed and know their stuff, those committed but not really well verse with their stuff, those who r empty clanging tins, and those who just dont give a damn. What u r about to read now, is a real story. one i heard by my own ears and gave a sigh cos our dear government is being cheated.<br /><br />Teacher A was telling about his "life", what he does and how he earns money. The interesting part was this. Teacher A said that school is school. After school, i drop everything and do not want to have anything to do with school. He tells of his "outside business" and how he got cheated by his friend and so on. Wow. here is one teacher who tells that he doesnt give a damn about u after schooling hours. Plus, out rightly sharing that he is having other businesses which a government servant is NOT SUPPOSE to have. so much for "Guru Pembina Bangsa"..<br /><br />On an unrelated matter, a few students complained to Teacher B that there was not enough parking space at the student's car park. The next day, Teacher B assembled all the 6th formers and gave this announcement. He says that our school is already very kind to provide us with a student car park when they can easily ask us to park outside. His solution to the problem was, first come first serve. That was his solution!!! I bet my little sis can come up with a better solution than that. Analytical approach, creativity, problem solving, all out the window in one second =_=<br /><br />Well, this is school today. Sometimes coming to school entertains you as how a circus would do. Things get more hyped up when u c teachers ganging up on other teachers they dont like! So these are the teachers we are exposed to, asked to example and heed their teachings. Though there are these "not-so-looked-up-to" teachers, there r also those whom i respect and desire to example. Thumbs up to these group of amazing teachers. God bless u all :)<br /><br />Off to bed. Tomorrow another day in circus. Thing is, i already bought tickets for the whole year..haha!proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-62685029322871609972010-05-17T22:10:00.004+08:002010-05-17T22:44:31.637+08:00judgment vs mercy..A storekeeper who whacked a police man with a helmet was fined RM6,500. But he pleaded for the court to be lenient as he only earned RM800 a month, has a wife and 2 kids to support, and had no previous criminal record. Too bad the magistrate deemed his excuses unacceptable, thus he was sentenced to 3 months jail.<br /><br />A granddad rapped his granddaughter, aging 12 and 5 months old. He is entitled to 33 years of rotting in jail, plus whipping upon conviction. But just cos he was 50 years and above, he was only sentenced to jail. <br /><br />This 2 cases was enough to get me thinking. So should we abide by the law a 100%, or should we be overflowing with mercy?<br /><br />To paint a smaller picture of what is one my mind, here is a simple situation. Lets say u r a class teacher that has to arrange ur students in a sitting order according to the name list cos HM says so. Part of HM's plan in helping students "integrate" with each other and not stick in cliques. And so, as a good teacher, u do what u r asked too. However after doing it, u realise that u have stuck a girl in btw 4 guys. This girl comes and plead to u to change her place. What's worse, she brings up stories that she was once molested and do not feel secure anymore.So what will u do? follow orders and letting the poor girl sit there miserably the whole year, risking the chance that she will b disturbed or harassed by the guys. Or, letting her change her place and flushing HM's plan down the bowl. Which one will it be?<br /><br />Rules/Laws/Orders that r made with proper rational behind them r rightly to b followed. After all, they r laws. But, should we allow mercy to come into consideration in executing the law? If we dont follow the law, we put our self at risk from higher authorities. If we dont show mercy in judgment, we r seen as mean and unforgiving. How how how??<br /><br />Lets c what the bible says... "For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over judgment" James2:13 WHAT!?!?!!?!?!?!?!<br /><br />somebody help me decide what is right..thanksproroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-79914174818961711612010-05-03T13:05:00.002+08:002010-05-03T14:04:38.970+08:00KTM Komuter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGf5ZmY62oxWXxo7PKd9Tob5QNtr52pTtis4_w31LFW5mnElNyiJ4x5KTzPOgZc9XYrju8MjX5oMZKSm93Hw39aXMkCfK5bd_hTNtZgTmA1BIOumaZ2oPUA6gAWxdhpW99zfidN1tkx48/s1600/800px-Class_83_KTM_Komuter_train,_Kuala_Lumpur.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGf5ZmY62oxWXxo7PKd9Tob5QNtr52pTtis4_w31LFW5mnElNyiJ4x5KTzPOgZc9XYrju8MjX5oMZKSm93Hw39aXMkCfK5bd_hTNtZgTmA1BIOumaZ2oPUA6gAWxdhpW99zfidN1tkx48/s320/800px-Class_83_KTM_Komuter_train,_Kuala_Lumpur.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466920697897266354" border="0" /></a>Since 1995, it has been a long 15 years since KTM has offered their commuter services in Selangor. And in these 15 years, i can say that KTM is a slow learner. Besides opening more stations and offer passengers more routes to go to, accepting Touch 'n Go fare cards in 2005 is the "smartest" thing done till last year. With 36,557 million passengers in 2008, we should think that it wouldn't be a bad option to use this service.<br /><br />And just a week ago, i had the opportunity to use this oh-so-profitable service. I know i know.. kuno right? but at least i still tried it! and i promise u, it was my last. Imagine a small enclosed coach with a pool of ppl..sweating, stinking, pushing, touching all a mere cm away from u.. That is the atmosphere in the commuter. And apparently, it wasnt "peak" hours yet! It was madness in there. Going in the train, u can forget about manners..coming out, the same principal applies. Everyone just wants to squeeze in that narrow door. In and out, its the same door. Lady or man, every part of their body is used to path their way out/in.<br /><br />While in the coach, there was this dude's hand rustling my butt from behind. God knows whether its on purpose or not. But i think not. Cos he would b gay then. Anyway,my face was millimeters away from the dude beside me, my back and shoulders were stuck to other ppl's. There was no where for me to hold on to, as i couldn't move and was clutching to my bag. To make things worse, the stupid commuter had to accelerate and decelerate periodically to keep it at a constant speed. That, was my experience.<br /><br />The thing that got me mad was seeing my friends in the same coach. The difference is, they are girls. To think that they are experiencing the same things i was really pissed me. KTM already knows that 60% of it's passengers are ladies, and the other 40% consists majority of horny brainless man. Yet nothing was done. Articles after articles, complains after complains were lodged but things were still the same. I read one complaint a lady published, saying a man behind her actually took out his penis and rubbed her behind! if i was that lady, the man's last toilet break would b the last he remember peeing from that hole!<br /><br />And so, introducing "Ladies only at all Times".. the "smartest" move that tops the list. and that, took 15 years..haih. With this implemented, hopefully the ride would b more comfortable for ladies. Thing i wonder is, will we be rising a generation of young molesters as boys under 12 r allowed to enter? haha..<br /><br />One thing I've learn from this.. ppl say that reading broadens our mind. Neh, reading just gives u a fake graphic according to what the writer wants u to think. To broaden yourself, you need to experience things for yourself. Next time u see a pict in the papers which show our PM in the commuter smiling in the pink of health with so much space, don't believe it..it's a conspiracy!proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-44275040205173841202010-04-29T15:12:00.002+08:002010-04-29T15:28:27.077+08:00what will happen?when u have too much free time, ur mind wonders.. so happened i was thinking about how much the human body can take..<br /><br />lets say i kidnap a guy.. i pull of all his nails..slit each web btw his fingers and crush his toes.. then, i pull out all his teeth, and tear his lips.. next, i hook his eyebrow will fish hooks and pull them off all at once.. super glue on one of his eye comes next.. then,i cut the guy's tragus with a pair of scissors.<br />next, big round rings into both his teres major, triceps brachii and extensor digitorum longus..and then, we rip it out! next on the list, breaking of knee cap plus 2 inch nails all around the thigh and backside.. i think that would be enough for now.. for the finale, a good bath in concentrated salt water..<br /><br />will the dude still be alive?? i dint touch any vital organs.. perhaps cos of blood lost..i dont know..proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-63336953236100612272010-04-19T14:14:00.001+08:002010-04-19T14:14:43.747+08:00WAKE UP!!!proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-2719182112209535912010-04-13T23:33:00.003+08:002010-04-14T00:14:28.508+08:00FOCUS!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaHtqC28hTMlyw0MFnxnW6A9M0I7v9BDkm4Fa2rS5RRzPoctgUGrInbL14QztzKvmv5J-P1U0ArGe47YrGaeKF06p2Pj9wkAK0h01k7cw3mnvQGrzau5Fy1863Xn9vmpv8TC-OWBJeJ9I/s1600/user27611_pic252_1249327505.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaHtqC28hTMlyw0MFnxnW6A9M0I7v9BDkm4Fa2rS5RRzPoctgUGrInbL14QztzKvmv5J-P1U0ArGe47YrGaeKF06p2Pj9wkAK0h01k7cw3mnvQGrzau5Fy1863Xn9vmpv8TC-OWBJeJ9I/s320/user27611_pic252_1249327505.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459656082337389778" border="0" /></a>school is starting around the corner for me, and my mind is still not in tuned to focusing. Thoughts zoom at super speeds in my mind. One after another. Before one thought can be considered, another zooms by. And this, kills me. Wanna know why? let me give u an example.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sistem beraja yang diamalkan di negeri-negeri Melayu berkembang mengikut sejarah dan..........</span> "i should update my blog later", "no, mayb go c my friends","study for an hour and half then i'll stop","tomorrow must wake up early so must sleep early tonight","MYF Sunday is coming","where is Isreal, Jordan and Jerusalem?","FOCUS!!".<span style="font-weight: bold;">.....kebudayaan Melayu yang pada peringkat awalnya dipengaruhi oleh unsur agama......</span>."stop peeling ur nails!","how am i gonna put this into compact notes?","i should visit the Balai Nobat day after tomorrow","must go check bus ticket to penang tomorrow","some one's birthday is coming up!","FOCUS!!!!!!!"<span style="font-weight: bold;">..........Hindu-Buddha</span>. "what did i just read!? argh!" <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sistem beraja yang diamalkan di negeri-negeri Melayu.....</span>, and the cycle goes on.<br /><br />Times have changed. Everything is fast going. Everything is using the principal of "now u c, now u dont!" Our minds are full of all these fast things that we cant slow it down anymore. Everything is now made to be on the go. Fast. cars are getting faster, computer technology is at an amazing speed, work can be done on the laptop on the go, wireless connection is easily available at many eating shops now, commercials are adding more scenes per second, and many many more. Everything is just so fast. To give u an example, a C2 drink advertisement on the tv had 19 scenes in just 25 seconds! Prego sauce, had 8 scenes in a mere 14 seconds. Try counting the movements in Transformers movie per second. impossible! And because of all these, reading forces the brain to think at a snail pace. Understanding a line of words and interpreting them. The longer the line is, the harder it is to focus. I believe this doesn't happen only to me.<br /><br />Its high time i learn to slow down. First on my plan, consistent longer quiet time, and a weekly fasting quiet retreat! hope it goes well:)proroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842754451517110796.post-65433089674862694952010-04-03T12:36:00.002+08:002010-04-03T12:55:37.255+08:00lifelooking at the clock ticking..time is running, and nothing can stop it.. life moves on,easy or tough, it moves at its pace.. BUT, time stopped this morning:) hiking was fun!! its been awhile since i went for a good hike.. the mist, the trees, the rays of light, the wet mushy soil, and mushrooms!..awesomeness in God's creation.. one thing i have always wondered.. y did God create mosquitoes.. they are annoying, not of use, and not nice to look at.. not magnificent, and they die in a smack of a palm! thank God..<br /><br />Thanks to Jeremiah School (JS), i finally understood i'm "wild".. yeah..took me so long to pin point it.. explains most of the things i do, and why i cant keep still.. anyway, in these short time of hols, i tot it would b good to train this "wildness" into something good.. train to keep it in check and balance, using it for the good, and not for the bad.. And so, starts my "bugg-ppl-list" to go on excursions.. to those whom i bugg, sorry.. its only till i get my car:P<br /><br />On the same topic, it disturbs me to think of what mum and dad thinks of this.. letting ur kid out to waterfalls, cycling, hiking.. mum is not in favor of me going to waterfalls after the "slipping" incident.. but i cant NOT go.. the waterfall calls me.. haha.. and i cant just stare at concrete and smell carbon monoxide for weeks! guess i will only b able to feel what mum and dad feel when i get my own kids next time:Pproroguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11446307085931646647noreply@blogger.com3