Monday, 14 March 2016

RIP, The Malaysian Insider

Courtesy of The Malaysian Insider
It's sad that The Malaysian Insider has to cease operation due to financial constraints.

It is one of the fairest and liberal news organisations. It reports without fear or favour, and they are strictly impartial though slightly aligned to Opposition.

The Malaysian Insider is the first newspapers I read, the newspapers that caused my to fall in love in reading news. I have TMI apps at my phone and I read it the moment I opened my eye, I open it every time I feel bored. It's a much more reliable source than any other printed newspaper out there.

The closing down of The Malaysian Insider is sad. Its untimely demise is uncalled for.

The Malaysian Insider may have gone forever, but the news portal will forever be alive in our hearts.

I wish the staffs in the Malaysian Insider a happy future ahead. You guys did well and helped transformed Malaysia to some degree, and your contributions will forever be remembered.

Saturday, 12 March 2016

LOL

It's very hard not to laugh.


這次罵吉大哥跑來泛舟欸不是!!跑來主持約會節目到底又會發生什麼事情呢!?( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Posted by 鬧一波大師 on Saturday, 11 July 2015

Had I Made the Right Decision?

Someone once told me studying engineering is a mistake because my talent lies somewhere else and studying engineering suppresses it. Two years ago my interest and something I have a little talent on has been eroded and gradually being erased. It terrifies me that I'm taking something I have not much interest in precedent to what I actually like simply because I am preparing myself to survive in my future competitive world.

I'm someone who has an active soul. I resist man-made stuffs and that sadly is everything engineering is about. I hate cars, I don't like smartphones nor do I like computer games. I use a computer solely for its basic functions - I don't go for the elaborate features.

I instead like exploring the world, I like to know about people's lives. If someone is willing to regale me with their life experience, I am all ears and I listen intently. I like to walk down the streets looking at everywhere from food to souvenirs.When I go somewhere I don't go for the shopping malls, man-made parks and man-made entertainment centres like casino or theme parks. I walk on the streets and I try to find the difference between that place and my home.

I like to know other people's lifestyle and I want to know different cultures. The world is a huge place and my soul is keen to leave its presence every place where it doesn't call home.

My characters and dreams is the complete opposite of what engineering could offer. Engineering is about machinery that is lifeless and devoid of variety.

There will be a time when we question the decision we made to walk the path we are walking. I merely opt for Engineering simply because I see no desirable future had I chosen my first choice. So I don't get to regret it much, I made an informed choice after serious deliberation.

The good thing is that though I don't show much interest in it, I don't reject it so it's pretty much a neutral acceptance. At least I could get by Engineering without flunking it badly. But having no interest is actually a big issue. In this competitive world, simply being good at something is not sufficient - you have to go higher and go above others and you can only do that if you have the creativity to come out with what other people can't, and that require interest which I currently lack of. This shortage of me may cost me my life in the future.

In a few years I'll question the decision I made - whether societal dictates triumphs personal interests. You could say I bow down to the former because I care more about survival in this society, but is surviving in a society without doing the things that make you happy worth it? Doesn't that reduce us to an operating system equivalent to a machinery just like what engineering is all about?

I don't know, and for now, I won't know. Until I realise the true nature of my current predicament, I can only march on in doubts, battling the paradox engineering inserts in my life.

Thursday, 10 March 2016

Wrong Allegiance

Sarawak's state election will begin anytime soon. The current term expires mid-June so the chief minister is likely to dissolve the state assembly and call an election soon.

Sarawakians love Adenan very much, and I personally think he is a great guy. I'm not a Sarawakian but I have to be fair and eulogise those who deserve it.

Adenan hears his people, he walks his talk and he truly delivers. It's hard for Sarawakians to hate or reject him.

But, here's the problem.

While Adenan is indeed a capable leader, he has a wrong allegiance. He serves Najib as long as he is part of Barisan Nasional. His party may not have links to UMNO, nor does UMNO has presence in Sarawak, but as long as PBB is part of the coalition, like it or not, whatever happens to UMNO is gonna spread to PBB.

Adenan has been able to do a lot for the state. But one thing he has consistently failed is the engagement between Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. He does a good job in internal work but when it comes to Sarawak's relation with other states, he has not performed as satisfactorily as he loves to chant.

Sarawakians are generous. As long as the leaders voice their concerns and vow to solve them, Sarawakians give them the vote. If the chief ministers ask for more time, Sarawakians give the time.

The same thing cannot be said for West Malaysians. West Malaysians want to see results. If it's all talk but not result, you can pray to God that you want to keep your job, but if you fail to deliver, West Malaysians will show no mercy.

Obviously Sarawakians and West Malaysians take a different approach in this matter.

One thing Sarawak media fails to highlight is the political issue in West Malaysia. They NEVER (I know, I'm in Sarawak and read their newspapers) report on what West Malaysian political parties always promise to deliver, and always fail to do so. They promise a lot, just like Adenan does.

To be fair, Adenan is in office for only two years, so results may take time. But UMNO has been gripping West Malaysia for decades. If they fail to deliver, they should have no more chance.

50 plus years after Independence, Sarawak remains lagged behind compared to other states. And yet they still trust their government to deliver after 50 years of stagnation. West Malaysians would not wait anymore. They have tried to kick BN out and they will continue to do so.

And Adenan is now making the very same mistake UMNO did in West Malaysia many years ago. I wouldn't be surprised if Sarawak falls into the same turmoil West Malaysia do now years later.

West Malaysians can cease hoping to kick BN out by hoping Sarawakians would vote against BN. Sarawakians will continue to vote for Adenan, and consequentially Najib will win big in Sarawak election. Sarawak and Sabah are two states you can dream that Najib will continue to hold firm grip on, and the two states Opposition can give up trying to win.

No doubt West Malaysians will continue to be frustrated that the fate of Najib actually depends on regions where his party does not exist, and regions where he has high seat allocation. West Malaysians will no doubt continue to be frustrated by the fact that his party has created turmoil in West Malaysia, and no matter how angry they are, they are still powerless to topple the government, because they are firmly rooted in regions where it is impossible for them to be removed.

It is indeed ironic that the fate of Malaysia where there is close to 30 million population lies on the decision of the 5 million of people who do not suffer from direct actions of the irresponsible government. Sarawak and Sabah have both about 5 million people but they account for almost 40% of parliament seats.

It's time West Malaysians realise to save the nation, we have to be united. We were very close, and we could be closer in the next election.


Wednesday, 2 March 2016

SMJK Jit Sin Top 10 in Malaysia

Photo taken from Facebook
SMJK Jit Sin, my alma mater, has top Malaysia in terms of STPM achievements this year!!

SMJK Jit Sin is top 10 in Malaysia and one of the best schools!!

This is historic and an exciting news. Congratulations to those who made this dream a reality! Wish you guys a smooth sail ahead!!