Bersih, Bersih, have your say.

I really like the fact that most of the “big brothers” in news broadcasting like CNN and Al Jazeera were more concerned with the highlights on South Sudan’s Independence and freedom while Malaysia’s 9th July ongoing event was hardly given a chance of status report. Whether or not the news parties were being bias, I personally like to think that the world is simply not that interested in knowing how the current Malaysian government would react or respond to the people’s demonstration for a clean electoral system. Possibly due to all of the previous suspicious catastrophes that occurred under the nose of “Najib’s government”, inducing a strong stench of hopelessness towards the nation’s leadership.

The matter that forms clouds of questions is Barisan Nasional’s reaction towards the Bersih 2.0 rally. Even PKR’s charismatic leader, Anwar Ibrahim questioned sarcastically our PM’s guts when in the midst of the march to accept a naturally positive movement  by the people. Wondering whether Najib was too scared. haha, I like this man. You should see the way he puts it out so simply. But seriously, why should the government be so negative towards the people’s cry for justice and fairness in the electoral system? All they seek is a clean election in the future. He (Najib) should’ve accepted this with open arms rather than pointing his hypocritical 1 Malaysia finger everywhere. Isn’t that one of the core foundations that a democratic nation such as Malaysia should stand and run by? If yes, WHY ARE THEY FIGHTING IT? Utilizing the government’s “For Rough Use”? …. What I meant was the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU).  Unless our government was and is never for a true democracy or maybe  the guns in the government just never understood democracy for all these 54 years running the nation. The unnecessary violence exerted really puts Najib’s true colors into perspectives.

Oh, that’s right. I have another question, should any blue-blooded Malaysian royalties choose to parade together with its people, would they also be sprayed with tear gas, clubbed with batons and detained with handcuffs? I mean, they HAVE to dress in the traditional royal yellow. Moreover, being a prince or sultan doesn’t separate them from being a citizen of Malaysia and thus also being under the so-called “law” that Najib enforced through the FRU. So, would they? My question is whether the government treat its people with the same level of reverence and respect as towards the royal families, whom they pledge their undivided allegiance to. A nation is no longer run by its people when the government denies and shuts the voice for a clean democracy. Shouldn’t the government accept what the united people have to say since it claimed and promised to stand by the rock of democracy?

While the tiny island of Singapore can enable its government to distribute gifts and bonuses of cash to its citizens, our government who is managing a land with petroleum, oil palm, rubber, minerals and energy on the other hand can only tell its citizens to wait for more money for development. This, by the way, takes place while our self-claimed “first lady” Datin Seri Rosmah is flying all over the world to indulge in thousands of branded handbags and accessories, with taxes paid from both the rich and also the poor. So tell me, how is this justified? How do you expect the people to understand the state’s lack of capability when the Chief Minister’s daughter is floating in billions in a land where the grass is said to be greener?

All the people are asking for is for an answer to all these.

 

 

 

I never cared about politics…until there was a problem.

What’s So Amazing About Grace?

We, humans don’t deserve a God. A God who unconditionally loves, a God who generously cares, a God who shows no bias in GIVING away mercy for people like us who, sometimes, are too proud and arrogant to even accept that. Yet, God never changed. We are the ones who always do.

I am pretty sure that He has a very neat record of who would deny Him, who would proudly reject Him, who would have faith and but not action in their heart’s handbook. When troubles arises and seems impossible to our bare strength until a point where we have no where else to direct that occasionally induced frustration, we blame. And God being at the top of the hierarchy who eventually have a national post office full of blame letters. In fact, I think an international cum centuries full of blame letters piling onto Him.

In spite of all that, God’s solution and answer to all the grey hairs and bad days that we complain to Him about (of course, these are just minute and potentially irrelevant examples) is really epic. “My grace is more than enough for you” and will overflow even if His grace is “pressed down and shaken over”. Trust me, when the infinite God says He will bless you “a lot”, He really means business with the portion He is gonna rain over you. When we walk through the seasons of life, there will certainly be times where things will be going so well we can constantly be on cloud-nine; then there will also be those miserable moments where we’re only looking to the clouds for a dark rainstorm to pull in the hopeless hours. Pastors and preachers always like to ask the question, “Do you think God’s trying to say something?” when the back or “bad” side of our lives pop  up.

Realize how we only pull out the “Is God trying to tell you something?” question card when people are facing their problems? Well, I’m not generalizing any people group here, but don’t you think that God IS REALLY TRYING TO SOMETHING when most of us face these problems? My focus now is only on this statement : Maybe, just maybe, it is because you weren’t listening to His voice or desiring His word when He was trying to tell you something before this when the waters in your life are calm. Only when it comes to the point when we are too proud with our solo ego that He has no choice but to show His love through His Word by breaking us and bringing us closer to His promises, simply so that “those who have ears may hear”!

It is when God silents Himself from us that we would know how we cannot live without His Word each day.

It is when God took His Son back that those who’ve truly learned to love Him would, in heaven see His face.

It is when God allows so much mysteries so that those who continue to hold on will see the heavenly ways.

It is when God pulls away His hand of grace from us that we would be awaken to the greatness of His grace.

 

Best Boss Birthday

Hoorah!

My former boss – great man, humorous, good heart- was one of those “rock and rollin’” role models that i really salute. Today is one of those days when he recounts and reaffirms himself of a reality that he has been deliberately dismissing, that is, his age. He’s not like super old, it’s just that he coughs every time he laughs.

Talking about laughs. He is one fun person to work with. Serious when it comes down to work, of course, but when he laughs, he laughs hard. His secretary is even afraid that he might someday die of a heart attack diagnosing from his cough-triggering laughs. The guy who is supposed to be the head always ends up as the official joker – which makes us (our department) the “happy department” – when all others are just seriously cramming their heads into their work. It’s really tempting as much as it is loud. So much so that we’ve “lured” some colleagues from other “clan” to join in the commotion. If one were to pace into the office, the only trace of noise or laughter most of the time would be from our source. All thanks to the boss.

Oh, and one more thing. Just a precaution for those of you who would walk in one fine day and meet him, please do not, NEVER, EVER, let the four letter word slip out of your mouth. What? You really want me to spell it out for you? ….. it’s B.O.S.S.

 

 

You have been warned.

When’s College Again?

The idea of the blog post I had when I listed down the title above doesn’t share the coherence of what i intend to write on right at this moment. Well, actually it’s different simply because of the transitioned mood I had from my unenthusiastic college entry preparation day/s to the current “let’s do it again” (positive?) attitude.  :D

The primary cause of this transition has to point to the impression I got today’s college experience.

Before we jump into that, you should first know that my choice of enrolling myself into Methodist College KL (MCKL) was personalized as something likened to the road not/less taken. Yeah, “less” would be a more relative. Why? Well, starting college in the month of July, which in case you didn’t know, will “classify” myself as one of the latter batch amigos cos according to the Malaysian norm, most people have the preference of enrolling into college or any Pre-University institution for that matter earlier. It’s just like one step ahead of the flock. Talk about having that self-inflicting guilt for 6 months, right? Nah, not really. I enjoyed my time spent over the course of these time. Then, of course, after conditioning myself to the routine of my previous job immensely and letting it go for the next chapter of my life suddenly wouldn’t be easy. Not a smooth transition at all if you ask me.

Yet, the rock of doubtfulness was flung out the window when I familiarized myself as much as i could with the long-anticipated MCKL. Don’t get me wrong, I find myself pretty okay when it comes to adapting myself to an alien environment. To my amazement, the not-so-enthusiastic me really had a rapid makeover all thanks to the impression that MCKL brings. Yes, I was honestly expecting this gradual acquaintance to that place and the people there. Even with fact that MCKL is a moderate sized college compared to some others in its region, I find this place to be more than just a decent college. Instead, I really really like the atmosphere it emits, the culture they cultivated, the system they run by, the modesty it demonstrates, the integrity it personalized, the EVERYTHING that it stands by, works for, and showing others.

Crazy up-down roller-coaster ride, huh?

 

 

 

Yeah. And I like it.

So hey, if we’re all created to expect and adapt to every single transition or every passing wind change in our lives, then I guess that makes us emotionless vegetables for one, and moreover, lose the whole point of being human. :)

 

Keep the Chronology.

I ain’t much of a chronological person, and so it will be a post not according to the “waiting list” that I’ve just come out with last night. That’s right, I won’t be touching on the events that took place at Raub’s jungles just yet (no, this is not an intentional suspense). Instead, I find something else rather more interesting.

Our country’s so called “democratic” and “peaceful” rally is gonna march this 9th of July. That’s five days after the 235th anniversary, or should I say Independence Day of the United States of America.

Hold on a second, how old are we again? That’s right, Malaysia’s celebrating its 54th birthday this coming August! Hoorah! We’re barely growing towards a quarter of the age of the USA but it clearly shows in the news and our country’s leaders that we’re heading downhill, rapidly. How does that even make sense? What has gotten into our country’s system that could bring a solid country to its knees? To the extent of falling apart. I’m pretty sure we all know why.

Though I kept anticipating the coming event,

Never have I neglected its possible outcomes.

Peace we keep, bloodshed we prevent,

O leaders of this land, may you fear the God to come.

Look Out!

Hey folks,

Look out for the “Posts to Look Out For…” tab at the far right of this post. That’s right, riiiiight >>>>> there!

Stay tune, aight? :)

SneakPeak: Raub and It’s Secrets

It’s worth the embarrassment.

I’m nuts.

What “Weird” Means Is…

I have so much to say. But i’ll only speak whatever matters most. :)

Firstly, a big “sorry” sign board to all of ya’ll for totally abandoning my blog here.  This could be one of those ideal example of my i’m-not-so-proud-of habit.  P.R.O.C.R.A.S.T.I.N.A.T.I.O.N. (whoa that’s a long one).

Just in case you didn’t know, I was away at Raub’s interior for exactly 2 weeks and yes, i’m back in one piece. By the way, this was actually 2 weeks back. If you’re expecting me to write maybe, you know, a short excerpt on what happened and all throughout those AMAZING 14 days, then i would say, “sure! …..when i get myself a secretary or some personal typist!“.  Haha. No, seriously, there’s just too much to talk on, let alone to type out. Without any vague intention to be  cliche or anything but it truly is an experience like no other. Even the “eye-opener” expression could barely match the mark of such an adventure. I’ll probably talk about this some other time la.

Coming back to the main point. I think I’ve found my sole ambition and divine purpose here on earth!
TYPING!!  …..I’m kidding. It’s just that I find myself infected with this habit or behavior, whichever you may prefer, in which my fingers will get itchy every time when I see a notebook’s keyboard. Especially when it comes to those on display at those techy computer outlets. I notice that most of the time, or should i say, always one can find me randomly cracking up the Microsoft Word program and start typing some nonsensical sentences. Yes, shinny new laptops have the potential of messing with my conscience and drive me crazy. Oh yes, this is my confession.

Weird, right?

………………Shaaadap la!

Light of the World

You know how some songs are so anointed and out-of-the-world that it blows your mind? Was hearing some contemporary songs standing in the train not too long ago. With the earphones popped on, this song entitled “Majesty Of Heaven” from a latest album by Chris Tomlin (you should know who this dude is) was shuffled on. The acoustics of the song put into perspective something quite significant – the lyrics!

Yes, sounds ironic. But we do have a tendency of just singing the lyrics without truly understanding what the words actually mean or how the words composed as the lyrics even came about the composers’ imaginative minds. Go with the tune repeatedly and gone with the tune repeatedly.  

People sing it, preachers preach it. Maybe that’s the reason it’s becoming more and more redundant? The amazing thing about this is, not only is He just a light, but a light that shines through and to the entire world. A source that envelopes all. None can overlook it. None can ever escape it. No nook or cranny can ever be left out. 

Our striving-for-development Malaysian government is taking our country’s power utilization into deep account currently to enable an affordable generation of electrical power running across the national grid network. Hoping to please its people.  But here is Christ, simply standing with all His natural and eternal attributes in front of the world, and all of Him could be felt, seen, touched so tangibly by those who want Him. Guess what’s the miraculous part on top of this. His face shinning down on us not only pleases us people, but it also pleases Him. This relationship can never be understood entirely,  but grace vanquishes all question marks. Made abundant to all the world ONLY by a Source of such magnitude and power.

 

 

Photo caption: Queen’s Square, King Street, Sydney. March 2011.

Shout-out

Just wanna apologize a lil’  about me blog. I’m fully aware that I’ve offended the Law of Communication simply by not having a proper chatbox or shoutbox or talking-thing-box-thing over here at this this. The thing is, i found out that WordPress.com  doesn’t really support one, well, according to  my ability . So yea, just a shout-out about that. :)

PS: Sorry about the slow activity of me blogging as well. I promise some juice soon.

 

Hang tight, mates!