Cruel & Shame Act by a Mother!

Folks,

This morning when i read the newspaper, i can't help but to have tears dropping out of my eyes after reading this news in Malaysia's English Dailies: The Star.

The newspaper carries a report that a mother has abused her five-year-old son. This is the extract from the newspaper:

PETALING JAYA: Her relatives noticed the scars on the boy’s head three years ago and her colleagues at a music school saw bruises on his face all the time.

When they confronted the single mother, she just brushed it off saying her five-year-old son was naughty and was always falling down.

However, the truth came out on Tuesday when Welfare Department officers rescued the boy and took him to the Serdang Hospital.

He had so many injuries that doctors who examined him were taken aback as there was barely a spot on the body that had no scars.

And the last sentence really struck my heart. The phrase "...there was barely a spot on the body that had no scars." Now, i do not know whether the reporter is exaggerating or what, but all i know is that if this report turns out to be true, then i have nothing to say except to remove the parent's custodial right from raising the child.

And furthermore, read this:

Those present [in the hospital]were shocked to see that his [the boy's] bottom jaw was almost toothless.

I can't imagine what will kind of punishment had been meted-out against this poor soul. I feel deeply ashamed to have a this one hell of Malaysian lady living on this very soil.

The poor child does not deserve this kind of treatment. In fact, no child deserves to be punished severely due to their humanely mistakes. And no child deserves to be abused by their very own mother.

Let's look at the injuries sustained by the boy insofar:

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil looking at the boy’s bruised lips, chipped and missing teeth when she visited him at the Serdang Hospital yesterday. [my emphasis]

I can't help but to really feel sorry for the kid. Even if the injuries does not hurt now, it will surely hurts him mentally.

And what is even more heartening is to listen (or in my case, read) the child's remark:

‘Saya sayang mak tapi mak pukul, mak pukul rotan besar
(I love my mother, but she beats me. She beats me with a big cane).’

This is such a powerful words uttered by a five-year-old boy who had yet to learn about the realities and challenges of this world. The despicable act of the mother should not be condone by any society and community.

The word "love" is a powerful word. It is not a weak word at all. It is not even vague. It carries a deep meaning, and clearly, the poor child, even though been abused by her very own mother and suffers physical torture, still manage to have a heart to his mother.

Can you imagine what would happen to the child's future?

Haiyya. . . Apo Kono Ni Eh Jang?

An eye for an eye

Folks,

Yesterday in the Malaysian news, a woman (also a wife), her daughter and her maid from Indonesia was being killed by some suspected 26-year old guy who is believed to be under the influence on drugs.

Haiyya, what is happening in Malaysia nowadays? Are we getting too violent? We are not getting violent but some black-sheep in our society is turning and resorting to violence in order for personal gains.

How could this young fellow killed innocent people? What does he really wants? Money? There is a better way of making a money, simply by ask. Have the gut to ask for money and if there are some souls who pity you, then perhaps you will get some money.

The life of a man, whom according to Malaysia's number one tabloid, Harian Metro, Jafri Tajul Ariffin was shattered and ruined in a blink of an eye. There were no significant chronology that leads to the death of some of his family members. What i mean by "significant chronology" is a set of events that can lead to someone's death. For instance, if someone is being infected by a dangerous disease, then the infected person ("infectee") can expect that his life will sooner or later comes to an end. Thus, this guy can somehow spends some of the quality time with his beloved ones. At least, this guy will die gracefully. Not embarassingly and in horrifying conditions.

I propose that we hang the murderer to death. But prior to that, i also propose that this murderer be caned 100 strokes and then, both of his hands are to be cut, followed by his feet and lastly followed by his neck. The murderer ought not to be sympathised. A deterrent sentence should be imposed on the murderer and the judge trying the case should not, by any means or chance, have mercy on him. His crime will fall under section 39 (or 302?) of our Penal Code.

I am so sorry for Mr Jafri and his surviving 10-year old daughter for this bloody horrifying yet unwarranted incident. I hope that the culprit be brought before justice and he shall be rewarded with only what he deserve: that is, his sinful act is to be punished with death by hanging; or his despicable act shall be rewarded with a harsh corporal punishment that will eventually lead to his death. An eye for an eye.

May Allah forgive you, the culprit.

The Importance of English

Folks,

Before i went off to bed tonight, allow me to pen down my thoughts about the importance of English in Malaysia.

Malaysia practices constitutional monarchy system whereby the King of Malaysia becomes the constitutional head in this country. The official language in Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia, a language spoken by almost 99.99% of Malaysians living on this land.

Now, the Federal Constitution of Malaysia was originally drafted and written in English, and in the highest court of the land, most of the cases argued before a panel of judges were done in English. And in Law, if the Malay version of the rule contradicts that of the English version, then the English version of the law shall prevail, no matter what. Even if you were to take this case or issue to the Federal Court of Malaysia, you still won't succeed.

Malaysia does not have its own technology save the fact that the only two main ones are the national cars; Proton and Perodua. Other than that, is really out of question. Most of the technology were imported from foreign countries such as America, United Kingdom, Australia and several European countries.

Notwithstanding the ttechnology alone, Malaysia, whether you like it or not imported several technical manuals from other foreign countries. And these technical manuals are only available in at least five different languages: English, being the main one; Chinese, Japanese, German, French and Arabic. Sometimes, the only available language for the manual is English.

If young Malaysians were to look for a job nowadays in Malaysia, he or she will most certainly be interviewed in English. It is very rare to find leading and multi-national companies in Malaysia that conducts their job interviews in language other than English. Unless you were to be interviewed for any civil or public position, until then, the interview will remain in English.

If you were to search about technology or issues that are not occuring in Malaysia, one would need English in order for them to understand the material that they are reading. Very few international journals (and i dont think there ever is) written in Bahasa Malaysia.

If one is working in multinational companies, one would need to master and have a good command of English in order to climb up the ladder in one's career. Failure to speak English will only leaves one nowhere to go but to stuck there in your cocoon forever.

Is the above argument not enough for you to fathom the importance of English, ha?

Haiyya, Apo Kono Ni Eh Jang?

Guess Who?

Folks,

I found this over the internet. Firstly i would like to say this:

1. Islam does not, will not and will never ever teaches its followers to drink or even sip a drop of alcoholic beverages.
2. A "true Muslim" or a "true believer of Islam" will never associate themselves with wines, beers or indulge in any business that is directly or indirectly related to alcoholic drinks.





Thus, having saying the following words above, i shall leave it to the Court of Public Opinion to judge on the acts committed by the following people in Malaysia, namely:

1. Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Tuanku Ja'far - the son of the late Tuanku Ja'far, former ruler of the state of Negeri Sembilan
2. Jen (B) Tan Sri Dato' Mohd Ghazali bin Dato' Mohd Seth
3. Tan Sri Datuk Asmat bin Kamaludin

Let the people judge.

Haiyya, Apo Kono Ni Eh Jang?

Unbelievably Rude!

Folks,

I found this while i was checking my email. The picture below shows a despicable, unbelievably rude and shockingly immoral. It shows a picture of some guy wearing a t-shirt which contain the word "FUCK", "ROCK" and "DRINK" while performing his prayer in a local mosque, somewhere in Malaysia.



I mean, how could this happen? No Muslims, at least not in this country, were taught by anyone that it is okay to perform your prayer as long as you are covered up and dresses according to Islamic laws. No one, and not anyone of any organization should condone his act!

I mean, look at it mate! This guy is wearing some fancy-ass t-shirt in our holy mosque. Who does he think he is, ha? Ini BAPAK kau punya masjid ker...?

I despise this guy!

Haiyya, Apo Kono Ni Eh Jang?

Maths 2

Folks,

last week, i have finished marking the examination paper for my students, and all, yes ALL of my students passed the subject that i am teaching, that is, WQD 10202 : Technical Mathematics 2.

I now wish to deal why i passed all of my students. First of all, it is of utmost importance that i defined what constitutes a pass for my students. To pass my subjects, my students need to strive hard and fulfil the course requirements. Now, some of the courses have a tough marking or assessment system while some others are lenient. However, the lecturer should have the discretion when evaluatina nd grading the students.

The lecturer should be impartial, fair, unbias and transparent when giving marks. The lecturer should not be streotyped and favours the students who he or she likes the most.

A note of caution: it is NOT wrong in law to pass all of your students unless the students himself wishes to fail that particular subject.

Now, what then is my criteria for passing my subject? Now, note that i use the word "pass" not "excel". To pass my subject, one must have:

First, a proper attitude. Now, no matter how smart a student is, if he has a poor attitude, then he deserve to fail. The main reason is simple. The purpose for the establishment of a university is to produce a knowledgeable, ethical and well-rounded human-capital. A well-rounded students needs to have a proper attitude prior to be employed in any company. Poor attitude will result in poor performance during their career. Thus, it is belief that the university is a place and the right channel to groom these students. Therefore, any students having poor-attitude and being rude to me will deserve a failure, no matter what. What then is a proper attitude? These includes, but are not limited to: attendance to class, communication skills, handing the assigned tasks and being able to communicate politely to the lecturer.

Second, a sound knowledge of the particular subject matter. It is no use to have a worker who is dumb and stupid. Thus, all of my students are expected to have a sound knowledge of a course content. Those who does not have a sound knowledge of my subject deserve to fail. I can't simply pass the students who knows nothing about my course, can i? For example, in my subject (i.e. WQD 10202), the students must be able to define a complex number, perform the derivative and integration of mathematical functions. If the students fail to do simple thing such as this, then they deserve to fail and repeat the course until they can manage to at least, meet these criteria.

Third, submitting all the assigned tasks. Students are expected to submit all of the assigned tasks and where the students fail to submit the assigned task without valid reasons, he or she will be given a zero for that particular tasks. Unauthorised late submissions will be penalized 20% for each day late.

Thus, all of the above three criteria makes the students pass for my course.

Now, how to ace my subject (to get an A)? Well the students need to perform to their best standard in the test and examination, participates actively during the class and have a proper attitude.

Will i have mercy on those who seems to fail my course? My answer is simple: the students can pass this subject ONLY if they consult me. This is because, if the student come and see me about their academic performance, then that shows me that he or she is worried about his grade. When they are worried about their grade, that simply means that they care about their studies and the only thing that i can do for them is to give them extra assignments which only elevates their original carry mark to a minimum of passing mark (or passing grade). Those who does not care about their subject will simply fail. Because why? Because they could not care less about their grade.

It is in my opinion, unethical and immoral for a lecturer to simply fail their students who seek to pass the subject without giving proper reasoning. I believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to pass the subject only if they deserve it. For those who doesn't deserve it, then there are still opportunities for them to pass, but they shall be given the opportunity in the next semester: that is to repeat the subject in the next semester.

Now, i would like to congratulate the following students of mine who obtained A- for my subject:


What have they done to pass this subject? They have performed to their best in all of the assigned coursework and they did beautifully in the final exam.

Well, most of my students got a "D" and i think that they deserve it. Sorry to say this, but i really think that they do deserve to pass, but certainly they DO NOT deserve to get anything above "D".

And another note. It seems to me that some people do not accept the view that i hold. Now, it is plainly simple: you take care of your students and let me care about mine. Do not poke your nose in someone else's ass. You may question me on why i pass all of my students, but you may not judge whether i did wrongly or rightly. My students has certainly meet the above criteria in passing the subject. I have marked them with transparency and leniency and have taken into account some of their pleas and mitigating factors.

And i do not hold this view: "a high quality lecturer has a balanced proportion of passing and failing students". This view has no place other than in the bin or down the toilet. If the students pass, then they are most certainly deserve to pass. If the students fail, then many factors, reasons and things that needs to be taken into account before failing them.

To me, it doesn't matter how many students passed and how many students failed. What matters is, how many of them DESERVE to pass and how many of the deserve to fail. In the end, the students are solely responsible for their own learning.

Reasoning and Judgments

Folks,

Everything we do in this world must have a reason, no matter how trivial it is. And that being said, every cases tried before a judge in an open court must end with a certain decision, supported by relevant facts, acceptable authorities and unquestionable yet fair reasoning and judgment.

It is unacceptable for a judge not to disclose his reason for making a decision, especially if the issues discussed are of grave importance to the nation. The case is plainly simple: a judge who cannot give any reasons for a case tried before him or her does not qualify to be a judge.

I have no respect for judges who cannot provide their reasons (or alasan in Malay) for any case tried before them. Even if the reasoning is wrong, then it can still be corrected upon appealing to the superior court. But, if there are no reason provided, then how on earth will the court of public opinion respond and fathom the act of such judges?

So, please judges: write out your grounds of judgment. We pay you high salaries so that you can dispense justice during your discharging of your duty.

Justice must not only be done but it must manifestly be seen to be done. How then will justice be seen to be done is no grounds of judgment be supplied to the public? How then will the public respect the judges in this country? How then will the public believes in the restoration and have confidence on our judiciary if no grounds of judgment were supplied to further enhance your reason?

Haiyya, Apo Kono Ni Eh Jang?

Reading the judgment of the court

Folks,

I would like to invite you guys to start reading the judgment of the court. The reason being is simple: that you would know the reasons provided by the judge on particular case.

You see, even though some of the current (and legal) issues are reported in the paper, it is however important for us civilians to udnerstand the gist and the reasoning behind it. One need not to be a law graduate in order to udnerstand the judgment provided by the court.

One only need an internet connection in order to understand some of legal terms and jargons used in the court's judgment.

Here is a link to the judgment of the Malaysian court:

Judgment of the High Court:
http://www.kehakiman.gov.my/judgment/hc/latest/

Judgment of the Court of Appeal:
http://www.kehakiman.gov.my/judgment/coa/latest/

Judgment of the Federal Court of Malaysia:
http://www.kehakiman.gov.my/judgment/fc/latest/

I particularly loved the beauty of the language crafted by Malaysian court judges when deleivering their judgment, and hence i have decided to employ them in my writing. And i wish that my loved ones can communicate to me by using figurative and literary terms.

And yes, those who can interact with me by using figurative, legal and literary terms certainly makes my heart beats faster than that of a lion's heart!

Let us revive the Old English!

Yeah, send these thugs to hell!

Folks, i read today's newspaper with burning hearts when i came to this article entitled "Cops: Send road thugs to jail". The link of this article is here: http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/20/nation/3944559&sec=nation

I could not agree more with the cops on sending the road thugs to jail. The road thugs has recently committed despicable acts, the latest being causing death to the civilians. And sadly, the civilians who died after their handbag were snatched by these road thugs during riding the motorcycle, were pregnant mothers!

I wholeheartedly supports the call by the national police force to send these road thugs to jail. I would like to futher add and plead that these thugs be brought to justice and their butts be caned with a minimum of 5 rattan strokes so that their pain will be instilled in their heart and thus preventing them (hopefully) and teaching them some lessons so as not to be a thug when driving in our roads.

Personally, if i found them on the road and they were snatching something from a motorcyle driven by a woman, and at the material time i was driving, then i have no hesitation in running over them so that they will not be able to open their eyes on this world ever again!

Salary's Increment

Folks, today during my training, we were discussing about our salary's increment besides on Robotics.

And i just hoped that i can get some financial increment for the works that i have done in the company that i am currently work for. I don't really care for others (and yes, i do pity them for not having any sorts of increment in the previous and current year), but i just hoped that my colleagues and i would get some increment for my salary. . .

Indeed, it would de-motivate me not to get any increment. . .

Pray hard.

Amen.

Barred from class for one year!

Folks, i found this article on the net (http://www.hmetro.com.my/Current_News/myMetro/Wednesday/Setempat/20090520071228/Article/index_html)

Setahun dilarang belajar
Oleh Ahmad Tajol Ansar Ibrahimahmadtajol@hmetro.com.my

KUALA LUMPUR: Hanya kerana keluar kelas tanpa kebenaran guru bagi
mengikuti kelas kompang menyebabkan seorang murid tahun lima sebuah sekolah di Cheras di sini dilarang setahun daripada memasuki kelas yang diajarnya,
kelmarin.

Guru berkenaan yang mengajar subjek Pendidikan Sivik Kenegaraan (PSK)
dikatakan bengang dengan tindakan murid berkenaan, Mohammad Nur Izwam, 11, pergi ke latihan kompang tanpa kebenarannya sedangkan latihan itu penting bagi sambutan Hari Guru peringkat sekolah itu, Jumaat ini.

Tindakan guru wanita berusia lewat 30-an terbabit memarahi mangsa di
hadapan murid lain menyebabkan dia kini trauma dan tidak mahu ke sekolah.

Malah, menurut bapa mangsa, Azmi Md Yatim, 35, sebaik tiba di rumah,
anaknya mengadu dia tidak dibenarkan memasuki kelas PSK yang diajar guru
terbabit selama setahun.

“Sebaik menerima berita berkenaan, saya segera ke sekolah bagi mengetahui
punca sebenar kejadian.

“Namun kedatangan saya ke sekolah nyata tidak disenangi, malah disambut
dengan kata-kata kesat guru terbabit dan butir perbualan ada dalam simpanan
saya,” katanya yang juga Pengerusi Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru (PIBG).

Harian Metro difahamkan guru terbabit bermati-matian menegaskan kesalahan
anaknya yang didakwa keluar ke kelas kompang tanpa pengetahuannya.

Kesal dengan tindakan guru terbabit, Azmi kemudian membuat laporan polis di
Balai Polis Pudu, Cheras sebelum membawa perkara berkenaan ke pengetahuan
Jabatan Pelajaran Wilayah Persekutuan (JPWP).

The above article talks about a student was (according to its reporter) barred from attending the class for one year. The main reason is simple: for attending kompang lesson without the teacher's permission.

The pertinent question to be discussed is whether the action of the teacher is justifiable by barring her students from attending her class for one whole year for such a trivial matter.

Now, first thing to note is, the teacher teaches the subject "Pendidikan Sivik dan Kenegaraan" which in English means "Civic and National Studies". Where is the civic and ethic of this teacher in the first place? The teacher has to udnerstand that not all students, however fierce she can be, follows the school's rules and regulations.

The wisest thing for the teacher to do in the first place, when dealing with this kind of students, is to call the students and asks where he or she has been, and also gently questions the students absence for that particular subject.

In my view, the teacher was wrong (and probably was too emotional) when handling with this student. She certainly went beserk and being unprofessional when she barred the students from her class for one year.

She has to udnerstand that this is a school students. Treating the school students like an adult is certainly not the best way when dealing with kids. The kids are at their adaloescent age and therefore ought to be treated with care and passion. Thus, gentle approach is a must when dealing with kids. Otherwise, if improper act and unnecessary words were executed and uttered respectively to these kids, it will certainly brings their morale down. Worst, it can even traumatise the kids hence causing the kids to "loose heart and touch" to the school.

Thus, i strongly believe that the teacher's action is unjustifiable.

However, i have to urge everyone to note on one thing. If the teacher DID commite such act, then she is deemed to be unprofession and goes beyond the teacher's ethics. If she DID not commit the act, then she has certainly being fooled, played-about and the story was purposely and deliberately twisted for the newspaper's personal gain.

Therefore, care must be taken when dealing with such stories.

However, my stand remains clear: that the teacher has no rights and privileges to dismiss and bar her students from attending her class for trivial and unacceptable reason.

Haiyya, Apo Kono Ni Eh Jang?

Of Degree and Work

Hey folks,

I am here to ramble and rant about the importance of having a degree. I do not intend to degrade, insult or even assault anyone who does not posses any forms of degree, however, i would like to state that i am here to write about the importance of a degree.

Recently, one of my beloved friend, whom i shall identify him as ayul, is in his 5th semester of his degree decided to quite (or was it post-pone) his studies because he wanted to work. Well, prior to furthering his degree studies, he holds a diploma in automated system and maintenance engineering.

Ayul, honestly and truthfully, i am against your decision in deciding to work rather than finishing your degree. You see, i am no expert in financial nor life-destiny planning, however, as someone who cares about you, i am of the opinion that you should not quit your degree studies. As you should know, you in the middle of your studies and to quit your studies is just too sad. If you were in the first semester of your first year of your studies, then i think that you should quit. However, don't quit while you are on your way. It looks bad and your action are deemed as unwise.

Unless you are so poor, then that leaves you no choice but to quit your study and help your family. Otherwise, don't. Just don't. You are not (and does not) have financial problems, so i see no reason why you should quit your studies.

You see ayul, even though that Prophet Muhammad SAW (PBUH) says that 99% of our rezeki or daily-bread comes from business, but you should also not forget other famous sayings "learn from the day you were born (or in the cradle) until the graveyard". Business, i think may not be good for you as of now. During this untenable economic situations, i strongly believe that you should continue your studies. The reason is simple: now that you have a MARA loan, then i believe that you should continue ytour studies. MARA is giving you monthly allowance, and the amount is quite shockingly huge: RM 700 (approximately) per month. But if you work now, not only you would misses out on some important lesson, but you are also missing out on many hell of good things: seminars, short-courses, friendships and many more.

If you argue on the premise that you can always do your studies later, then i don't think it wil work out for you. Ayul, the best time to study is now. At this age, say 23, your mind is still fresh and you ace in your studies, if you work really hard and strive for the best. Furthermore, after you graduated with a bachelor's degree, then you don't need to consider about pursuing your masters.

There comes a lot of benefits just by having a degree. A degree will means that:

1. you are smart - even though your CGPA is around 2.5 or even less, but by having a degree, people will perceive you as a smart man.
2. you can get whatever job you want - having a degree will open the door of opportunity to you in ways that will increase your potential in landing a great job in the field of preferred study. Many employers prefer hiring someone with a college degree of some sort, some employers even require than every candidate have at least an associates degree. For example, if an employer has a choice of two candidates with equal experience and skill but one has a degree and the other doesn't the employer will most likely choose the person with a college degree.
3. you can (or supposed to be able to) think outside the box - it is true. During the process of your degree studies, your lecturer will give you assignments in which you are supposed to think beyond the horizon and outside the box.
4. you can apply for credit cards (yes, just by having a degree) - especially for CIMB's Direct Access Credit Card. This credit card is exclusively offered to those who possess a degree. Furthermore, if you were to apply for any loan or scholarships or whatsoever, then people will consider your education background. I have to reiterate here that you do not necessarily need a degree for any type of bank loans, however, by having a degree, it will just help and make things easier.
5. people and society will respect you more (and so do your children) - this is true. This will definitely set an example for your siblings and your children in the future.
6. you can climb up the ladder in your career - having a diploma is not enough and does not qualify you (in most cases) if you were to apply or being promoted to a higher position. Unless you have your own business and company(ies), then it is best that you pursue your degree first. Also ayul, if you were to set-up and establish your company, then surely you would want the appointed person to have a "decent" and established background, right? Say that you are the owner of an international and profitable multinational company. Would you want to employ those who have a qualification of Standard 6 to be company's managing director?

Owh, and furthermore, look at our Prime Ministers and successful entrepreneurs in the world. Most of them have at least a university degree. And the number of successful individuals posessing a university degree certainly outnumbers the one who don't have the necessary degree.

So, i really hope that you can consider my advise. Ayul you are uin the 5th semester and it will be a pity for you to quit now. As the Malay saying goes "alang-alang menyeluk pekasam, biar ke sampai ke pangkal lengan".

You may wants to read more on the benefits of having a university (or college) degree. Here's a link for you to browse on:

http://www.search-colleges.com/articles/12/1/benefits-of-a-college-degree

or else you can googled it on the net by searching "benefits of college degree".

In the end, you are the only one who will be making a decision, and i hope that you will make a best decision for your future life. Whatever it is, i will always be behind you and supporting you all-out!

Good luck, ayul!

Chinese and Spielberg

Folks, read this joke carefully:

This is a “BEST JOKE” award winner in UK. One Chinese person walks into a bar in America late one night and he saw Steven Spielberg. As he was a great fan of his movies, he rushes over to him, and asks for his autograph. Instead, Spielberg gives him a slap and says “You Chinese people bombed our Pearl Harbor, get out of here.”

The astonished Chinese man replied “It was not the Chinese who bombed your Pearl Harbor , it was the Japanese”. “Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, you’re all the same,” replied Spielberg.
I n return, the Chinese gives Spielberg a slap and says “You sank the Titanic; my forefathers were on that ship.”

Shocked, Spielberg replies “It was the iceberg that sank the ship, not me.” The Chinese replies, “Iceberg, Spielberg, Carlsberg, you’re all the same.”

What A Joke!

Hey folks,

I found this rather amusing jokes posted by someone in Lim Kit Siang's blog.
Let's rad the joke, slowly and try to relate to the current situation (explanations are given in italics).

TO EXPIRE WOMAN, PLEASE USE C4

The above joke refers to the murder case of Altantuya Shaaribu who was blown up with explosive bombs believed to be made out of C4.

WHEN SPEAKER SPEAKING, PLEASE REMOVE ASSEMBLY

This refers to the current case of Perak speaker, Mr. V. Sivakumar who was so-called "ousted" by Perak Legislative Assembly.

WHEN ASSEMBLY COMPLETED, PLEASE REMOVE SPEAKER

The above refers to the case of the beginning of Perak State Legislative Proceeding, of which the former speaker, Mr. V. Sivakumar was being disqualified on the "so-called" ground of no-confidence vote by the MPs.

THESE SULTANAS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY SELECTED, DRIED AND PROCESSED. IF NOT HAPPY, PLEASE SPIT THEM OUT

This is rather funny joke made against the current Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah. You really need to know Malaysian current issues in order to understand this joke =)

Haiyya. . . Apo Kono Ni Eh Jang?

English...err, i mean, Engrish!

Hey folks,

Recently, i have discovered a website that is mainly focuses on the improper and poor use of English. The website is: www.engrish.com.

Here are some of the jokes of taken from the website:

Caption: I'll have 1/2kg of thinly chopped and sliced shoes please!

Haiyya. . . Apo Kono Eh Jang?!?

Funny English!

Hey folks,

i caught something from Lim Kit Siang's blog (blog.limkitsiang.com) and i shall reproduce here.
It is funny to see how people use English these days! Owh, you need to have a heart and soul for English if you wish to understand the jokes! =)

Spotted in a toilet of a London office:
TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW.

In a London Laundromat:
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES:
PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT

Outside a London second-hand shop:
WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC.
WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?

Spotted in a safari park:
ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR

Seen during a London conference:
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN’T KNOW IT,
THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR

Notice in a field:
THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE,
BUT THE BULL CHARGES

On a repair shop door:
WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING
(PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR,
THE BELL DOESN’T WORK)

People in other countries sometimes go out of their way to communicate with their English-speaking tourists. Here is a list of signs seen around the world :

At a Budapest zoo:
PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY SUITABLE FOOD,
GIVE IT TO THE GUARD ON DUTY.

Doctors clinic, Rome :
SPECIALIST IN WOMEN AND OTHER DISEASES.

Hotel, Acapulco :
THE MANAGER HAS PERSONALLY
PASSED ALL THE WATER
SERVED HERE.

In a Nairobi restaurant:
CUSTOMERS WHO FIND OUR
WAITRESSES RUDE SHOULD WAIT
AND SEE THE MANAGER.

In a City restaurant:
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK,
AND WEEKENDS TOO.

In a Calcutta Coffee House:
PEOPLE DISCARDING CIGARETTE
STUBS IN CUPS WILL BE SERVED
COFFEE IN ASH TRAYS

Snoop Squads!

Do we need a snoop squad in Malaysia? Where is our right to privacy as has been enshrined in our beloved Federal Constitution?

Now, allow me to answer the former question. My answer is in the negative. No, we do not need a snoop squad in Malaysia. Now, le me first define the term "snoop" in my context. Snoop in this case means looking at other people's private business. Examples of such act includes going to the toilet, sleeping in the bedroom. Basically, when the word "snoop" appears hereinafter, it simply means minding, buzy-bodying, knowing, and/or tom-peeping other people's private business.

Now, if we were to set-up a snoop squad in public areas, then it is fine: at least, everyone on this planet earth will know that they are being watched. But, why do we need to mind other people's private business? Such as wanting to know whether the person is gay or not, or whether the person on virgin or not etc?

Well, is it YOUR problem that your friend is having an affair with someone else? Is it YOUR problem that your friend if gay? Is it YOUR problem that your friend have a small dick? No, it definitely IS NOT your damn problem, you silly ass!

Knowing about other people's private business is certainly not prescribed in any of major and leading religious teaching. For example, Islam prohibits snooping around and intentionally sticking nose in other people's ass. But if you happen to see something that is perceived to be bad unknowingly and unintentionally, then you have a moral obligation and duty to report it to higher authority. Exampes of these includes witnessing a murder, or tormenting and abusing a child.

You see, some people who is often perceive as religious (and not to mention those who work in religious departments - whether at state or federal level) like to mind other people's private business. These people will go around and snoop for those who are in close proximity (khalwat) with another person of another gender. I mean, do we really need to do that? It doesn't matter what these people are doing, in the end, truth will unveil itself and they will be accounted for their own stupid action. So, there is no need to establish any sort of "moral police" or "moral snoop squad" when it comes to people's private business.

However, there is a need to establish a squad that is watching activities which could amounts to national threat or which could threat a community of particular society. Like Neighboourhood Watch, for instance...

Happy Teacher's Day

Yesterday, 16 May 2009 marks a Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

So, what is a Teacher's Day? It is a day where the students celebrate, commemorate and thanked their teachers for their hard-day work!

First, allow me to define a teacher: a teacher is someone who teaches, guides and supports their students. Now, who can be a teacher? Well, almost anyone is a teacher: whether formally or informally.

A "formal" teacher is someone who is professionally and legally qualified to teach, spread, guide and disseminate knowledge to the public. Usually, the society would refer a "teacher" to someone who works, teaches and guides the teenagers (or students or pupils) in schools.

However, in my opinion, a teacher need not be in school: he or she is mobile across the continents. I would look at this way: anyone who teaches someone something, whether small or trivial things, is a teacher. So, a lecturer, a boss, a manager, a mother, a father, older siblings etc, they are all teachers. So, all of us should thanked them for their guidance and knowledge transferred to us.

Now, in my case, i am lecturer. What is a lecturer? Hurm, let's see. I would attempt to define a lecturer as someone who talks in students' sleep! Haha, i guess no one would even bother to listen to a long and wind-up lectures - be it on weekdays and on weekends. However it may be, a lecturer is a teacher, but in the present context, a lecturer is usually found in higher educational (or tertiary) institutions.

So, my point is, a lecturer is a teacher! So, let's celebrate anyone who teaches in this world: be it a kindergarden teacher, school teacher, tuition teacher, boss, manager etc - after all, they are all teachers!

Owh, by the way, yesterday, five persons sent me a text message (SMS) wishing me a teachers day. Let's recall on who sent those SMSes.

1. Hafiz - this is my former students when i taught at a nursing college somewhere in Cheras. he sent me an SMS at 7.22am. The SMS reads:

"slmt hr guru...from hfz comel"

which i translates it as

"happy teacher's day...from cute Hafiz"

Anyway, thanks hafiz for your SMS...indeed, you are cute!

2. My dead research partner and my former yet beloved and highly knowledgeable teacher, Madam Siti Mistima sent me an SMS at 7.43am saying this:

"Hi, happy teachers cum lecturers day. Bila nk mkn2 ni..just ignore people with negative aura"

which i loosely translates as:

"Hi, happy teacher's cum lecturer's day. When do you want to go out and having lunch/dinner together? Just ignore people with negative aura"

My response: thank you Madam Siti for the wish. Indeed, i will set a date with you later and then we can go out and have some gossips together! =)

3. this SMS arrives in my phone's inbox at 9:25am from Fizza, my former colleague and a dear friend while i was teaching at the nursing college. The SMS reads:

"Educators of e world, Thank u 4 pouring ur heart n soul in educating e future generations. Happy Teacher's Day! enjoy ur special day :-D - HAFIZAH"

well, the message, in full, reads as:

"Educators of the world, Thank you for pouring your heart and soul in educating the future generations. Happy Teacher's Day! enjoy your special day :-D - HAFIZAH"

My comment: thanks fizza for this wonderful, meaningful and strike-down-deep-to-the-heart SMS!

4. The fourth message was sent by Edward, my students, but i have deleted the message. Anyway, Edward, thank you for your lovely message.

5. The last message was sent by my students at 11.05pm. The message reads:

"Slamat ari Tt0.." which in English reads "Happy TTO's day".

Note: TTO refers to Technical Training Officer, otherwise fondly known as lecturer. The thing is, in the college where i am working now, the position that was offered to me was a TTO. It has the same function and job-scope as a lecturer. Somehow, i don't really like this new designation (or the position name), but i have to accept it. To me, the word "lecturer" sounds more intellectual and signifies a very smart, honourable and knowledgeable men. So, i would prefer to be called a lecturer instead of TTO.

Anyway, thanks for all the wishes from my students.

And i wonder where my other students went. perhaps, they see me more of a friend than a lecturer. Well, i don't mind.

As long as i have the opportunity to teach, that pleases me enough and means more than anything else in this world!

Replacement Class on Sunday

Folks, today is Sunday and now, i am having a class with my Mecha students.
Argh, it can be so tiring but what to do: i have to replace them anyway.

The reason for replacing the class is because these students have completed the other class and now the only class that they have left is my class; and my class is once a week. So, instead of having my class in the middle of the weekdays, they chose to replace the class and postpone it to the weekend, leaving them (yes, them only) with carefree weeks!

Argh, it is so tiring, but it nevertheless worth it...

But the class is not running smoothly. Here's the story:

First, there was no air-conditioner at all. I mean, the air-con switch can be turned on but the chilled air does not flows into the classroom. So, the students and I have to suffer for a bit.

Second, all of the computers in the computer lab has been formatted: yes, it has been formatted without my knowledge and the software which i am going to teach the students were apparently removed from the computer. This really stresses me out: but luckily, another lab compensates it. So, instead of learning a software on modeling and programming robots, i taught them about basic robot programming. This somehow compensates it, but nevertheless, i am still angry and not satisfied with the fact that the computers in the computer lab has been formatted without anyone's knowledge!

Third, some of students did not attend the class: well, they chose not to attend hence they also chose to fail. To the students, listen to this: do you think that i have all the time in the world to show you and teach you again on the things that you've missed during the previous lesson? It is YOUR responsibility to catch up witht the lessons that you've missed. Even if you were sick or on MC on previous class, but still, it is not acceptable for you to beg me to replace the class just for your own sake. I have other work to attend to, thank you!

Haaaaa (heaving long sigh). Now, what i am going to do is i am going to replace the class to some other time and hopefully, by that time: (1) the air-conditioner is working properly, (2) the computers are equipped and has been installed with the necessary software and (3) all of my students the students turned-up to the class.

Let's hope so!

Of debts and easy case

Folks, today i got a new credit card from two major financial institutions in Malaysia: Maybank and CIMB. I shall be wise and spend only on necessary things with my credit card and will not use it to buy things that is way too pricey.

To me, credit card is a good thing and it can be convenient especially when one has to travel abroad such as outstations or overseas. The bad thing is however, the debt can be accumulated to becoming a mountain. If one does not know how to control their money or doesn't even know the true meaning of the word "budget", then i don't think a credit card would be necessary for you.

You see, a credit card is not a cash money or free money. It is a money that you can access in the absence of your "real money". Put it another way, a credit card is a method of helping you to pay-off goods and services offered to you when you needed the most. But here's the catch: when you use a credit card, the financier will impose a certain charge on top of the money that you used. However, the charge will be levied if you pay the money that you use in total...that is before the due date or the next statement date; and this depends on the bank's terms and conditions.

Before you wanted to use a credit card, you must be able to differentiate between a "need" and a "desire". Examples of a "need" is paying your bills, shopping for groceries and important household items, (and also using it during emergency situations); and examples of a "desire" includes buying things beyond what you can afford like let say buying a t-shirt that is equivalent to almost half of you salary!

Credit card should be used when you need them the most but you must also bear in mind that you are subject to bank's charges: whether hidden or not. How to know about all these charges? Read the long and wind-up Terms and Conditions of the banks. Sometimes, these T&Cs are written and printed using small fonts (probably size 8 or 7) and therefore, it is your responsibility to read them even if you require magnifying glass. Though one may argue and say that this is one hell of an unethical act, but to the bank, this will only save more paper hence less wastage/misuse of trees.

I am no guru nor expert when it comes to finance, but i must tell you to beware and be extra alert when it comes to using your credit card.

Just be wise, won't you?

Marking Final Exam Papers!

Hi folks, today, i have completed and finished marking the examination paper!

I am thankful that i have finished marking the examination paper. This semester, all of my students passed, and i have NOT failed any of them. The reason being is simple:

1. the students have suffered while learning under me: i gave them 4 quizzes (each worths 5%), and that makes up about 20% of their total marks.
2. i gave out one assignment that worths 5%
3. my colleagues and i gave two tests of which i took them as 10% each and that makes 20%.
4. 10 marks are reserved for key qualifications (attitude, participation and enthusiasm)
5. while the rest is for final examination 40%.

I made no apology to anyone for NOT failing the students. The reason being is simple: to pass, one need to work hard, but to get an A, one need to work "triple hard", for i will not easily give an A to students whom doesn't deserve it.

Anyway, a lot of my students merely passes this subject and only two students manages to get A-. ANd certainly there is no "A" for my students because i know their abilities and capabilities in mathematics.

I would like to re-iterate that i have marked the students in a transparent manner and i only gave them what they really deserve.

Anyway, hope to see you guys soon, perhaps in the next semester!

Are we getting too violent?

What is violence? According to wikipedia, "violence is the expression of physical force against self or other, compelling action against one's will on pain of being hurt."

I would like to comment on our (in particular, Malaysian) society's moral, ethics, and values. I think that some of us are getting to violent especially when committing a crime and/or offense. And we need to correct the attitude and values of the offender by way of harsh punishment and corrective-lesson. Let's deal with this issue by examining the recent robbery case.

Yesterday, at 8pm news, two woman were (you can say accidentally) killed when idiotic robbers are trying to rob them (by grabbing their handbag) while these women were riding their motorcycle and heading back home. This is really a tragic and sad story. I couldn't help myself but to cry on the inside. Worst, the woman who were killed were all pregnants! They are mothers and they are pregnant.

As i mentioned in my previous post, i am unable to fathom the reason behind this incident. We can't definitely blame the police: instead, we must look this from all angles and aspects.

The perpetrators, whom are all Malaysians, and i believe they are Malays, and probably a drug addicts. they (the bloody moron robbing the poor woman), i guessed, wanted some money and their easy target to them were women.

instead of robbing the woman who walks on the road, or in their home-sweet-home; they chose to rob women who were "driving" or "riding" their motorcycle. Did it ever occur to these bastards that their action could lead to the death of: (a) both parties; or (b) either one of the parties; or (c) none of the parties?? did it ever occur to them that they are also capable of killing themselves while attempting to rob a woman riding a motorcycle on fast-moving roads?

The episode which unfold before my very eyes, are absolutely tragic, traumatics and i have no feeling other than to sympathize with the women's survivors: their husbands and their children.

Imagine the women's children growing up with no-mother. And imagine the pain that these poor souls have to go through knowing the facts that their mother died in the most notorious and unfathomable way...And imagine also the pain of their husbands: who would cook for them? who would care for them? and who would warm the bed during the night? and who would be there for them when they needed them the most???

The next point of interest is how are we going to deal and curb this "mat-rempit" and bloody morons? who is to be blamed? the parents? the society? or the morons themselves?

And interestingly, one of this bloody incident occurs in Kelantan, where it was once known as "serambi Mekah"! allow me to explain: Kelantan is one of the 14 states in Malaysia who, i suppose pratices, incorporates and implements the full teaching of islam in their states...

Anyway, I mean, i am bot blaming Kelantan and its people as a whole; but it is a shame that this despicable act is occuring in the state of Kelantan...where Islam is being extremely and subserviently followed and practiced by its citizens...

Oh Lord, please help us to curb this mongrels and please severely punish the idiots who partially caused the death and loss of these poor women. and O Lord, rest the women's souls in peace and bless them with utmost blessings...

I despise you, woman!

Okey, perhaps you are going to lament me for saying that i am bias, prejudice and stereotype. But here's the truth: i am NOT any of those. The sheer reason for the title is dedicated to all mothers who abuses their child (or children). I cannot for one imagine the life of the abused child (or children) after being tortured and badly abused by someone who calls (or widely known as) mothers.

After reading some news a couple of days ago, i was shocked, sad, dismay, perturbed, disturb and angry with someone widely known as a mother, who presses a hot iron against her 12-year old daughter for reporting to her father about her mother's secret affairs. Why is the mother going to the extend of abusing her daughter by using hot iron? I simply cannot fathom the mother's action. Why is our society (in particular, Malaysian society) becoming more violent?

You know, a hot iron is used to iron, press and remove the wrinkles on clothes at a very high temperature. the hot iron, if pressed on a human body would burn, tore-open and literally "cook" the skin, and more importantly, it will leave a scar that and bad memory to the person being pressed onto...imagine pressing a hot iron on your arms. next, imagine pressing a hot iron on an innocent young lady who is about to grow up and experience living the fullest in this beautiful yet challenging world...it is simple unimaginable...

The despicable act of the mother is absolutely unacceptable and she ought to be brought before justice. The mother should be imposed with a deterrent and harsh sentence: she should be caned 100 times and be put in prison for a minimum period of 10 years.

Why such harsh sentence, you may ask? I view it in a simple manner: the mother has ruined her daughter's future and most importantly, the mother has put a black mark on the daughter's history while living gracely on this planet Earth.

You see, if we were a judge and if i were to sentence the mother with a lesser punishment, then the mother would NEVER learn any lessons. We can't let the mother get away from this: she has to be responsible for her action and she must, above all, face the music that she has been playing on. if lesser punishment was meted out against her, then this would set a precedent which could bring greater impact in the future.

I myself can't imagine what would happen to the daughter: her future and most importantly, her identity. The daughter, i presume and strongly believe, will move on with her life with the undisputed facts that her mother has had actually abuses her during her childhood. How would the daughter reacts when someone asks her about her mother/ How would the society views her? How would she cope with all of these? If the daughter is an adult, then this ends here. but the think is, the daughter is not yet an adult. she is just merely a child whom i believe, is thirsting for her mother's love and care.

i just cannot accept the fact (though eventually i will have to learn to accept it, even though it is most damning, sickening and with heavy heart) that the daughter will lead a traumatic life after this incident. even if she is to recover from this nightmare and hulla-balloo, she would never forget the experience of being abused by someone who calls themselves a mother!

Damn the mother. I despise mothers who abuses their children.

Masterskill (M) Sdn Bhd v XXX

Today, i had a case at a so-called "Labour Court". It is not really a court: it is a labour office with the task of solving the disputes between the plaintiff (otherwise "the dobber") and the defendant (the employee).

The case goes something like this: i resigned, but i did not gave sufficient notice and therefore, i have literally (or ignorantly) breach the terms in my contract. i know i was at fault: there's no mistake about that. i was wrong, and even if i were to argue before a court of law, i will lose. the reason being is very simple: i have breach a contract of which i have duly signed and thus, failure to comply with the terms as per stipulated in the contract will result in the institution of legal action against me...hu hu, so sad.

Here's the decision of the so-called "Labour Court".

For your information, this "Labour Court" was set up under Section 70 of the Employement Act 1955 with the aims of solving any forms of disputes between the employer and the employee on any issue.

So folks, beware before you sign any forms of contract: because, once signed, you are liable for your own action.

Now, i have to fork out some 2-grand in order to pay to my former employer who, in my eyes, brings no benefits but unimaginable catastrophe!

Silly me!