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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Malaysian politician quits over nude photos - Rape of An Individual's Privacy

The prominent Malaysian Opposition Party politician has been identified as Elizabeth Wong. She has since submitted her resignation after the photos of her in the "nude" were circulated to the media. The pictures purportedly shows Elizabeth Wong, one of Malaysia's top human rights activists, sleeping in her bedroom. If that is the case and if the pictures were taking unawares to her, I stand by that there is then no issue at all and no need for her to resign at all. If morality, and to venture a step higher, the personal habits of people were to be used as yard sticks I believe that many politicians would fail in that area.

Speculation by the media is that the images may have been taken by a former boyfriend.

The photographs, which are circulating via mobile phone but have not yet been published in the media, have caused a political storm in Malaysia.

Wong, a bespectacled 37-year-old who is not married, is a well-known member of the multiracial Keadilan party led by Anwar Ibrahim, who helms the three-member Pakatan Rakyat opposition alliance. She has won support from both sides of the political divide, including from women in the Barisan Nasional coalition and the Pakatan Rakyat.

The prude of a man Mohamad Khir Toyo, the former Barisan Nasional chief minister of Selangor has also questioned her moral values for allowing a man in her room since she is still single. Mind you Mr. Toyo, every individual is entitled to their own lifestyle and social norms. Just because you "don't" does mean that others can't even if they did.

Vote that Elizabeth stays on. On this matter, dear Elizabeth you should have no qualms about staying on since you were in the dark of those pictures taken. By all means possible the police should bring the culprits to book and ensure that the heaviest penalty is imposed.

Thought of the Day - 17th Day in the month of February 2009

It's a good start and rather timely to review just how well I've fared this early into the year 2009. I'm still keeping optimistic and my fingers and toes crossed that the year will finally balance itself and behave.

At this moment I feel very generous and forgiving, thanks to the affectionate 'can we still be friends' characteristic of mine. I shall stop toting around miserable ancient grudges that affect me more than anyone else and decide to deposit them in the 'bygones' cubbyhole. Ah - almost instantaneous relief. This is my decision. It's my call.

Ambient tension or stress is better to be released rather than harbored where it will fester and spill over. Not that being in control is less of a human being but it shows us in better light and makes us healthier as well when we choose not to be bothered at all. That's a higher plane of existence. I once read somewhere that people that bother others are so full of shit and they always look for other people to unload their shit.

Past events and present circumstances are only a continuation of time and it serves naught to let it dwell too long in the former. If we remain trapped in that twilight of past blurring the present, we'll feel anxious, slightly angry or resentful, and possibly disappointed with our situation. It's a no-brainer. Don't be another person's dumping ground for pain, suffering, and misery; either detach or stay away from them.

Devil on the Road : Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

At last - I shall mislead myself to believe that it is the current economic situation that brings out the worse in people. The last bit of the puzzle fell into place yesterday evening on my drive back from wonderful dusty and dirty Kuala Lumpur. On the road was a "grey" colored Toyota VIOS driven by a middle aged woman. Although it was rush hour traffic and the cars were practically inching their way ahead slower than a tortoise, this woman driver insisted on shaving closely to me in an attempt to force me off the road. I would have easily given way should she have used her turning indicators. When I chanced a look at her and gave her an inquiring glance, she looked liked a demon on the phone busily yakking away and glaring at me at the same time. I took a deep breath and allowed her to slip in. Did I say allow? I meant stopped abruptly to avoid her grazing against my car.

Now, what have people and for that matter a woman driver become?

More on Malaysian Nurse Nude Pix

I guess we all have Edison Chen to thank for all the recent interest and continued fascination by the masses towards personal and intimate pictures of such genre.

Whatever a couple may want to do and that includes taking intimate pictures is their own business and should by all means remain private. The emergence of such pictures are only a measure of the person that released those pictures to the public. I again stress that I am not a prude even if it was to be shared by friends. Shame on these people that take advantage of others.

So what if it was Han Bee Yin, Elizabeth Wong, or even someone we know...for that moment of cheap thrill the imbecile who avail these pictures have degraded themselves to a level of the lowest.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Malaysian Nude Pix of A Nurse

I personally have not seen any of these Internet circulated photos of Han Bee Yin who is supposedly working in a private hospital in Penang as a nurse. However, I believe many have already seen the nude photos that are being circulated.

In an interview with Guang Ming Daily, Han Bee Yin admitted and revealed that she was indeed the person in those nude photos. This story was further highlighted in The Star in its February 14 publication which coincidently is on Valentine's Day, and which is how yours truly learned of this despicable act of a spurned suitor. Why can't men be more understanding and accept rejection? To what purpose was it if not only to bring shame to Han Bee Yin?

Well Bee Yin, if you do ever read this do not fret over it too much. Our body is god's gift and especially in such modern times there is no shame to feel. The idiot who posted your photos is more likely to get retribution ten-folds over for being a coward and a hopeless loser.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Perak's Crisis Fiasco

With due respect the recent "minor" upheaval in Perak Malaysia is anything but "happening". What more can I expect from a state government that's barely a year old? It's like taking candy from a baby. Now if the states in East Coast were to be as such, then perhaps the show would be impressive and well deserved a pat on the back.

The occurrences of governments falling, in this case that of a state, should be of certain standards. For one, the instability must be caused by great grief for acts done that fail to protect the interest of the public. Secondly or in conjunction with the former acts that have harmed the public and/or their interest.

Members of Parliament are MERELY elected representatives of the people under the banner of their respective party or party-free candidacy. It is not a position to be traded for political and/or monetary advantage.

A simple approach would be to implement a guideline that will state that any Independent (Party-Free) MP so-elected is FREE to align them to the powers-that-are. MPs that won their seats based on support for their political party should vacate those seats if their ideologies differ from that of their party and to have the party appoint another candidate as suitable replacement. This is because the public votes for the candidate is based on his type of candidacy, and not a hundred percent on personal character. It's simple yet effective and would make Malaysia less laughing fodder in the eyes of the world. Although, who cares what the world thinks since its not anyone's business what goes on with others...but then again politics will always remain politics.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

My Life Today in Malaysia

It’s Saturday, the 7th of February in the year 2009, and yours truly is in the green. Being in the green means that my mind is jam packed, as usual, with thoughts. The only one I recognize is the constant itch to travel out of the country. But that’s not the point, my friend. The point is the beautiful people and places. There’s Singapore with all its supermodel pedestrians, and there’s my favorite country, Australia, and above all, there is the heart-stoppingly scenic, ultra ancient modern young and happening China, and the big boss, Japan, also beautiful. And then there are some others I haven't been to yet, but I’d like to.

The point is that they’re all not Malaysia, all beautiful travel destinations, and all here in this world where the local scene is bracing up to face the economy and business and fears of inflation and the credit crisis. And it’s all a torrent of wants, and they’re all so alluringly make-me-forget-and-relaxed, and I’m thinking, Why? When do I go from here?

When I finished breakfast at the local kopitiam, I hightailed it back to my abode, and what should be waiting there to greet me in the news is but the one and only stuff that is utterly embarrassing and disturbing, the one news that sort of puts one on the whole concept travel far far away, political instability in the country. Its been around a few years now, and we have all had our share of controversy lately. But I do hope that it'll be the last so that Malaysia can forge ahead and make right the wrongs in the past. Malaysia is still pretty young in terms of maturity at half a century. Looking mighty sweet to outside investors, she may soon sour if we don't get a firm grip at improving ours mentally and financially. We all know more than a little about the inner workings of the financial world - the strong oppresses whereas the weak meekly follow.

And the next day, there’s still us in the news with the political issues and such. I hope to see more of news that tell how well we are progressing, plans for the country's future, and lika lika lika.

What we have is a flood, a wakeup call, a tsunami of politic and economy. Pak Lah our beloved Prime Minister is still by far the best in my eyes. A leader that commands respects even till today and this is coming from someone who is a mere three decades of acquaintance from afar.

Long be well Malaysia.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

McDonald's @ Malaysia - unforgivably Malaysian

"Had an awesome time at McDonald's and can't wait to share it with someone? Think you've got an idea to help us boost our service? Let us know! We'd like to hear what's on your mind to improve our services. We want you to love every encounter with McDonald's. After all, we're supposed to be your favourite place to be, not just a place to eat!"

And, that's how the fat lady sings or in my case, screaming...at least they have the gall to make it an online tagline of sorts.

McDonald's in Malaysia is a very poor ripoff of the international Golden Arch chain. The food served is anything but fast. Quality for instance will have you served with a fish fillet burger that has hard crusty sides that makes you wonder if its because you're the first to order for the day and that's the leftover from sometime back (I wouldn't dare say its "overnite").

Compared to other joints or reputable outlets - there seems to be an awkward gap in the communication skills of the staff that's employed in McDonald's Malaysia. It's the only place in Malaysia I think besides the obvious mamak joints and some food courts where the official, common, and only language spoken is Bahasa Malaysia. It's rather embarrassing as a Malaysian to translate for a foreign guest and rather rude of the McDonald's staff to not answer in English. I however find it very comical to be engaged in this childish defiant play. At the same, HR hiring is restricted to a very un-Malaysian representation.

The best parts are,
1. KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken), Pizza Hut, and even Burger King hire better staff.
2. Their staff are more attentive.
3. They are also respectful in communication with better language skills.
4. They do not chat with their co-workers when serving a customer.

Now, McDonald's anyone? Awesome? I don't think so. Can't wait to share it? Definitely, so that others can read and see that their experience is not that much different. I'm lovin' it? No No No...