Well, 2009 has stepped in and 2008 waved a warm good-bye. (I know it's pretty late for writing a new year post. XD)
New year opened her veil, bringing in new hopes and dreams, at the same time, marking the end of my 18-months life in UCSI. It has been a tough and uncertain decision when I first went into UCSI, but now it's no more than a unique experience which would certainly be one of the most memorable milestones in my life.
The new acquaintances, the new activities, and the new hopes which weaved the lovely memories, had given me a golden opportunity to expose myself to something I have never met before and to grow individually.
The hope to further my studies abroad has once shattered into pieces. But, after 1.5 years, finally, time healed the wounds. I gathered the sadness and disappoinment, wiped off the tears-stained face, and rose up to look everything in life from a positive perspective.
I would like to share the personal encounters which had touched my souls and minds during these 18 months.
1. MSLS(Malaysian Student Leaders Summit) 2008. A spectacular event which totally opened my eyes and gave me an initial shock. This is a platform for all overseas and local Malaysian students to gather and discuss the most crucial and critical topics, like 'glass-wall apartheid', Corruption, Education and Judiciary Crisis and etc. This platform actually attracted graduates from top-notch universities like those which are well-known across the globe, Harvard, Princeton, Cambridge, Imperial and the list goes on.
Moral of the story: "The altitude in life is not just as high as the sky in Malaysia."
2. Global Peace Festival 2008. A 3-days event which comprised the assembly of international students, voluntary service and concert performance. This is the first time I have seen a man who not only embraces his life with great ambitions, but as well put it into action. Dr Hyun, a Korean guy who wants to build a dream based upon the slogan, "One family under God".
Moral of the story: "Life is not just about results. But is achieving and contributing back to the socitey."
3. Red-tape on management of a single issue across departments. This is one personal experience which I black-listed UCSI as "a university par Malaysian government". I registered late for my A-levels July intake due to some reasons. So, the person in charge told me to appeal for the scholarships which was given out based on my SPM results. I followed the procedure. No news since then. I was quite frustrated and kept on following up the results of my appeal through the finance department for about 6 months. (Do they really have so much appeal cases to be handled?) And, so I got the same answer everytime I went there. "The board has to discuss your case. You will hear from us again." When it was about February 08, my father suggested me to write one short notice that said "if no news heard within a week or two, I would like to meet up with your finance director to know what's the reason which take the board to discuss for such a long period of time". And, guess what, I heard from them the NEXT DAY. "Congratulations Mr. Phang. Your appeal for the UCSI scholarships is successful."
Moral of the story: You got to heat their butts up to get them done with their jobs.
Stay tuned for more great stories to be shared...=)
02 February 2009
23 December 2008
R.AGE March Forward Aftermath
23rd of November. It’s an ordinary Sunday, but at the same time, unlike the others.
I have taken part in a workshop organized by the R.AGE The Star, entitled ‘The March Forward’. At first, what goes in my mind was, ‘hmm, will this workshop be some boring, long-winded lectures? No..It’s Sunday..this is the only day which I can sleep without listening to the stupid alarm clock!”. However, with the continuous encouragement and persuasion from my parents, finally I decided to give it a chance, by sacrificing my lovely Sunday.
You know, sometimes life just gives you a twist, and a surprise will just leaps out right from the corner. For instance, this workshop is the most vivid example I could possibly give. I went there with an exhausting body, as I had to take a taxi from Cheras, all the way to Menara Star. As my trial exam is approaching soon, I actually didn’t have enough of sleep when I had to wake up as early as 7am. Nevertheless, I would say that this is one of the best workshops I have ever attended.
The workshop kicked off with the very first session, “Leadership is YOU”, conducted by an awesome and eloquent speaker, Mr. Roshan. There was something special which I would like to note down. Usually, discussion about leadership-building will begin with the jaw-dropping achievements of the speaker; whilst for this, Mr. Roshan started with his failures. Yes, you got it right. FAILURES. He said something significant about failures, “Why do we fall? So that we could pick ourselves up. Only through failures, we will be able to learn the lessons and morals, and grow up by knowing what are the mistakes which we have made, and avoiding them in the future”.
Then, he continued with the Myer-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), which is a characteristics-testing module. He explained that we as human will make preferences in our attitudes and thinking. He gave us a simple test, by asking us to write our names with the hand we are most comfortable in. After that, write with the other hand (If you started with your right hand, then now use left hand, and vice-versa). Then he asked, “Could you read both handwritings?” “Yes, sure” answered us in unanimous. “If you guys start to practice with your most uncomfortable hand, in 5 or 10 years time, can you write as good as your comfortable hand? Yes, you can. Same goes with characters. You might prefer to be an introvert, but when there is time requires you to speak up, you have to be bold and confident enough. This is an extrovert characteristic. There is no right and wrong here. But, you got to learn to balance to be successful in life as both characteristics have the positive sides.”
First session was so encouraging and exciting. My heart began to feel happy as the willingness to come began to triumph over the laziness of waking up in a Sunday morning.
Second session was conducted by a humourous image consultant, Ms. Wendy Lee. She began by calling up some of the participants to the small stage and asked us to give them the role they could play based on their outer appearances. Surprisingly, we actually judged a person within seconds and co-related a person’s outer image with his/her profession, or even characteristics. She shared about tips and tricks on grooming ourselves well when we are about to attempt for job opportunities. She even told us, “When you don’t pay attention on your image, no matter how good you are, the employer-to-be will eventually leave a bad first impression and sub-consciously find faults on you”.
For me, this session had given me a great impact and somehow cleared up my doubts and ignorance in image-building. I was shocked when I heard that our first impression could actually be a determining factor in job interviews, promotion, and even salary increments.
Thirdly, it was a session about acing an interview and polishing up resume-writing skill. I had been wondering for a long time on the recipes to write an eye-catching resume and the dos and don’ts during an interview. Therefore, I anticipated this session when I came to the workshop. There was a mock interview between Hui Ming, an ex-employee of General Electric’s and a participant. After the brief interview, she told us what we should avoid when we are in the process, such as raising the issue of salary during an interview and nervous whenever a question is asked. Talking about resume, there are no rigid rules which we should really abide by. We ought to put up our strengths before our weaknesses, so that we could leave a good impression.
Last but not least, we did have a game. We were divided into six groups, each with 9 people. I was elected to become the group leader and led them to play the game. We were instructed to build a strong and tall building. However, at the middle of the game, some additional tasks were given. Although in the end our structure collapsed, we actually learnt a lot from this game itself. For instance, the ‘additional tasks’, as explained by the game coordinator, Hui Ming, were some attractions appeared in the middle of your efforts towards realizing your main goals. Many fresh graduates had actually sidelined their main goals due to those ‘extra tasks’ and eventually couldn’t meet the employer’s expectation.
In conclusion, this Sunday would not be meaningful had I not come to this workshop. For me, it was pretty worthwhile to sacrifice a Sunday, but be better-prepared for tomorrow.
19 November 2008
专才与30%的感想
专才与30%的感想
阅读了明意的《30%的迷思》，和鹏程的《以诚意留住专才》，心中突感纳闷。其实，不用明说，大家也心知肚明，若要留住专才，那所需的诚意，首先就是摒弃30%的迷思。
文中提到，前首相敦马哈迪所发表的“有脑、无脑论”，笔者这里发表下个人之浅见。前阵子读到了快乐星期天的专题-“回流”，看到杨丕亮医生在爱尔兰闯出了一番事业，并且还获得激光名医的赏识。可是，当他回国后，却遭受到不怎么令人满意和愉快的制度与工作环境。专才遭到国内种种的限制，又怎能把责任统统推给肯回国服务的人才？
此外，明意也提到，许多的外国公司，也因为我国存在着某些“特殊国情根基”，而必须保护某方的利益，而宁愿到领国去。在全球化的冲击下，每个国家皆注重外资的注入，并且致力引进外国专才，以带动国内各领域的发展。令人啼笑皆非的的是，我国竟为了保护国人，而坚持不引进外国专家来大马，反之，则引进熟练与半熟练的外劳。犹记得《家好月圆》里，荷妈说过，“棒下出孝子”。这句话，若放在仍然摆脱不了“拐杖文化”的国度里，依然管用。
上一回，笔者还在网上，（boston.com）里阅读了篇关于美国顶级大学如，哈佛、耶鲁、和史丹福皆为了竞相获得优秀学生，派代表到中国大陆，举办数学和物理、生物、化学等比赛。哈佛入学遴选官员，威廉还说，“这是让我们的学生知道，现在的教育，是要和全世界的学生竞争”。所以，当我们还在质疑英国泰晤士的世界大学排名时，我们还需要想，为何我国专才会宁愿出国发展吗？
当我们看见玛拉工艺大学连10%的学额都不要开放给非土著，我们还奢望我国的教育水平可以到达什么程度？
当我们看见一个个专才离开大马，到国外发展，我们可曾想过，是他们不爱国，自私自利，抑或是国家先是抛弃了他们，而伤心离别？
当我们看见邻国在进步，外资不断涌入，我们又有想过，为什么我们拥有那么多天然资源，那么多土地，为何依然落人后？
当我们正懊恼如何提升国内金融体系，为什么没想过我们曾拱手让出了许多精英给外国？
但愿，在最近UPSR高中状元的学弟、妹们，不会是将来在报章上控诉公共服务局的优秀生。
刊登于2008年11月20日星洲日报《言论》版
阅读了明意的《30%的迷思》，和鹏程的《以诚意留住专才》，心中突感纳闷。其实，不用明说，大家也心知肚明，若要留住专才，那所需的诚意，首先就是摒弃30%的迷思。
文中提到，前首相敦马哈迪所发表的“有脑、无脑论”，笔者这里发表下个人之浅见。前阵子读到了快乐星期天的专题-“回流”，看到杨丕亮医生在爱尔兰闯出了一番事业，并且还获得激光名医的赏识。可是，当他回国后，却遭受到不怎么令人满意和愉快的制度与工作环境。专才遭到国内种种的限制，又怎能把责任统统推给肯回国服务的人才？
此外，明意也提到，许多的外国公司，也因为我国存在着某些“特殊国情根基”，而必须保护某方的利益，而宁愿到领国去。在全球化的冲击下，每个国家皆注重外资的注入，并且致力引进外国专才，以带动国内各领域的发展。令人啼笑皆非的的是，我国竟为了保护国人，而坚持不引进外国专家来大马，反之，则引进熟练与半熟练的外劳。犹记得《家好月圆》里，荷妈说过，“棒下出孝子”。这句话，若放在仍然摆脱不了“拐杖文化”的国度里，依然管用。
上一回，笔者还在网上，（boston.com）里阅读了篇关于美国顶级大学如，哈佛、耶鲁、和史丹福皆为了竞相获得优秀学生，派代表到中国大陆，举办数学和物理、生物、化学等比赛。哈佛入学遴选官员，威廉还说，“这是让我们的学生知道，现在的教育，是要和全世界的学生竞争”。所以，当我们还在质疑英国泰晤士的世界大学排名时，我们还需要想，为何我国专才会宁愿出国发展吗？
当我们看见玛拉工艺大学连10%的学额都不要开放给非土著，我们还奢望我国的教育水平可以到达什么程度？
当我们看见一个个专才离开大马，到国外发展，我们可曾想过，是他们不爱国，自私自利，抑或是国家先是抛弃了他们，而伤心离别？
当我们看见邻国在进步，外资不断涌入，我们又有想过，为什么我们拥有那么多天然资源，那么多土地，为何依然落人后？
当我们正懊恼如何提升国内金融体系，为什么没想过我们曾拱手让出了许多精英给外国？
但愿，在最近UPSR高中状元的学弟、妹们，不会是将来在报章上控诉公共服务局的优秀生。
刊登于2008年11月20日星洲日报《言论》版
19 October 2008
Global Peace Festival 2008
"One family under God"-Aju!
This is the phrase which I will remember for the rest of my life. I took part in the Global Peace Festival 2008, which begins on 17th of Oct-19th of Oct. For the past 19 years, I will say that this is one of the events which have really touched my soul deeply.
On the 17th, I went to University Malaya to participate the International University Students Assembly(IUSA). It was a really great opportunity to be able to meet up with student representatives from Thailand,Cambodia,Hong Kong, Germany, Japan, and of course some local public universities students.
There is one Thai girl whom, I think is the best acquaintance I have ever made in this grand event. Her name is Chanintorn Pensute, in short, I will call her Chen. She has completed her undergrads in Political Studies, and now going to continue on her Master programme in London School of Economics(LSE). She is nice and polite, and also knowledgeable as well.(pretty, 4gt to mention. ^^)
Not to forget also, Aom, Proke, Natda, Kao(Thailand),Ken(Germany), Michi(Japan), Jimmy(Hong Kong) and Alvin(Brunei). For sure I will remember u guys forever.
On the 18th, I went to Taman Bukit Angkasa, Kg. Kerinchi to do a voluntary community service project, under the name of "Services for Peace and Unity". This is my very first experience in doing voluntary work, and it made me feel so contented and rewarded. Due to insufficient manpower, I was called up to be the team leader of Group 38(there are 62 groups, each carries around 20-30 members). I have to distribute the t-shirts, then write down my members' name and bring them to our assigned location, Block 15.
I gave instructions and helped in getting the equipments ready for my members. I had to listen to the Tok, which is the Head of Block 15. We had to scrap of the rust, clean the corridors, and paint the poles. Although it was exhausting, I was pretty enjoying it. I brought my members some drinks to quench their thirst when they were working. In fact, I felt touched as each one of us, worked together, regardless of races and religions. Guess this is the main message conveyed by this project.
Towards the end, I met the Co-Chairman of Universal Peace Federation(UPF) and the founder of this Global Peace Festival, Dr. Hyun Jin Moon. He completed his undergrads in University of Columbia, and a MBA from Harvard Business School. He then completed his Ph.D in a Korea university. He is an inspiring and aspiring leader, in having the 'biggest dream of all'-to create a family under God.
On the 19th, which is towards the end of this meaningful event, I went to Bkt.Jalil to join the celebration. I personally think that this event is just to raise fund in providing monetary aid for this GPF 2008. It's not as fun as the previous days, mainly because i believe that the people present there today couldnt really understand the key themes and the core values proposed by Dr.Hyun. They are just shouting, waving and enjoying the celebration, due to the fact that there are some celebrities coming over to perform.
I was really heavy-hearted when I had to say good-bye to my international friends. Though it was just a 3-days event, for me, it had given me the chance to know more people and gain the valuable experience of doing voluntary service.
The question is, when the GPF 2008 ends, does the passionate slogan, "One Family Under God" remains as a slogan? How do we promote the culture of service and peace as a student? Guess these are the two main questions we'll have to reflect and think about it.
[See you guys in GPF 2009 Thailand!!]
Appreciated by CAP Director of Malaysia, Mr. Nicholas Lee Chee Kuan, and was posted on the official blog of GPF Malaysia.
This is the phrase which I will remember for the rest of my life. I took part in the Global Peace Festival 2008, which begins on 17th of Oct-19th of Oct. For the past 19 years, I will say that this is one of the events which have really touched my soul deeply.
On the 17th, I went to University Malaya to participate the International University Students Assembly(IUSA). It was a really great opportunity to be able to meet up with student representatives from Thailand,Cambodia,Hong Kong, Germany, Japan, and of course some local public universities students.
There is one Thai girl whom, I think is the best acquaintance I have ever made in this grand event. Her name is Chanintorn Pensute, in short, I will call her Chen. She has completed her undergrads in Political Studies, and now going to continue on her Master programme in London School of Economics(LSE). She is nice and polite, and also knowledgeable as well.(pretty, 4gt to mention. ^^)
Not to forget also, Aom, Proke, Natda, Kao(Thailand),Ken(Germany), Michi(Japan), Jimmy(Hong Kong) and Alvin(Brunei). For sure I will remember u guys forever.
On the 18th, I went to Taman Bukit Angkasa, Kg. Kerinchi to do a voluntary community service project, under the name of "Services for Peace and Unity". This is my very first experience in doing voluntary work, and it made me feel so contented and rewarded. Due to insufficient manpower, I was called up to be the team leader of Group 38(there are 62 groups, each carries around 20-30 members). I have to distribute the t-shirts, then write down my members' name and bring them to our assigned location, Block 15.
I gave instructions and helped in getting the equipments ready for my members. I had to listen to the Tok, which is the Head of Block 15. We had to scrap of the rust, clean the corridors, and paint the poles. Although it was exhausting, I was pretty enjoying it. I brought my members some drinks to quench their thirst when they were working. In fact, I felt touched as each one of us, worked together, regardless of races and religions. Guess this is the main message conveyed by this project.
Towards the end, I met the Co-Chairman of Universal Peace Federation(UPF) and the founder of this Global Peace Festival, Dr. Hyun Jin Moon. He completed his undergrads in University of Columbia, and a MBA from Harvard Business School. He then completed his Ph.D in a Korea university. He is an inspiring and aspiring leader, in having the 'biggest dream of all'-to create a family under God.
On the 19th, which is towards the end of this meaningful event, I went to Bkt.Jalil to join the celebration. I personally think that this event is just to raise fund in providing monetary aid for this GPF 2008. It's not as fun as the previous days, mainly because i believe that the people present there today couldnt really understand the key themes and the core values proposed by Dr.Hyun. They are just shouting, waving and enjoying the celebration, due to the fact that there are some celebrities coming over to perform.
I was really heavy-hearted when I had to say good-bye to my international friends. Though it was just a 3-days event, for me, it had given me the chance to know more people and gain the valuable experience of doing voluntary service.
The question is, when the GPF 2008 ends, does the passionate slogan, "One Family Under God" remains as a slogan? How do we promote the culture of service and peace as a student? Guess these are the two main questions we'll have to reflect and think about it.
[See you guys in GPF 2009 Thailand!!]
Appreciated by CAP Director of Malaysia, Mr. Nicholas Lee Chee Kuan, and was posted on the official blog of GPF Malaysia.
13 October 2008
孤
秋叶，
潇潇落下；
柳枝，
轻轻点水；
湾桥上的浪者，
俯视倒影的；
一个，
熟悉的面孔，
陌生的感觉。
天涯深处，
乍见的群雁，
海中央，
鱼群的飘游，
一时之间，
竟仿佛，
听见了内在的呐喊，
一缕害怕孤寂的心灵。
继续，
寻觅一个，
那
芳草绽放，
春意盈满的一刻。
潇潇落下；
柳枝，
轻轻点水；
湾桥上的浪者，
俯视倒影的；
一个，
熟悉的面孔，
陌生的感觉。
天涯深处，
乍见的群雁，
海中央，
鱼群的飘游，
一时之间，
竟仿佛，
听见了内在的呐喊，
一缕害怕孤寂的心灵。
继续，
寻觅一个，
那
芳草绽放，
春意盈满的一刻。
11 October 2008
THE-QS Top 200 University Ranking 2008
Based on this recent university ranking table, once again, Malaysia universities are nowhere to be seen.
While our neighbour, who left us in 1965, managed to enlist two universities into the ranking table. Although we could say that ranking is not everything, at least, it is a good guiding tool for the students to evaluate.
However, i will still sincerely hope that any of our public universities, be it UM, USM(The Apex), or UKM, to squeeze into top 200 in the future.
And, for my friends, check this out. Hope it will provide as a useful guidance to choose the institution which u find it best suits u. ^^
While our neighbour, who left us in 1965, managed to enlist two universities into the ranking table. Although we could say that ranking is not everything, at least, it is a good guiding tool for the students to evaluate.
However, i will still sincerely hope that any of our public universities, be it UM, USM(The Apex), or UKM, to squeeze into top 200 in the future.
And, for my friends, check this out. Hope it will provide as a useful guidance to choose the institution which u find it best suits u. ^^
01 October 2008
A Forgiving Festival
Selamat Hari Raya and Maaf Zahir Batin..
Today, the Muslims will celebrate Hari Raya. the Chinese and the Indians will be having a two-day public holidays.
With the current unstable political and economical scenario, this festive season seems to provide a temporary shelter for the nation to rest and relax. Today, nobody shall call other races penumpang, nobody shall question the privileges of the "aborigines".
Today, is a day where we just go and have fun. Eat all you can in all sorts of kenduri. Pay a visit to your Malay friends.
Forget about the 916 power transition plan. It's lost its charisma. It is now no more than a joke we discuss in kopitiam. Anyway, perhaps Anwar is playing with his grandson right now.
Whether Abdullah will step down and hand over the PM post to Najib, to fulfill the prophecy of RAHMAN, this is not supposed to be discussed today. Both of them maybe still joke around in the PM's public kenduri.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri!
Today, the Muslims will celebrate Hari Raya. the Chinese and the Indians will be having a two-day public holidays.
With the current unstable political and economical scenario, this festive season seems to provide a temporary shelter for the nation to rest and relax. Today, nobody shall call other races penumpang, nobody shall question the privileges of the "aborigines".
Today, is a day where we just go and have fun. Eat all you can in all sorts of kenduri. Pay a visit to your Malay friends.
Forget about the 916 power transition plan. It's lost its charisma. It is now no more than a joke we discuss in kopitiam. Anyway, perhaps Anwar is playing with his grandson right now.
Whether Abdullah will step down and hand over the PM post to Najib, to fulfill the prophecy of RAHMAN, this is not supposed to be discussed today. Both of them maybe still joke around in the PM's public kenduri.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri!
29 September 2008
Top 10 Forbes Billionaires of the Year 2008
No.1
Warren Buffett
Origins: USA
Age: 77
Wealth: USD620 billion
No.2
Carlos Slim Helu
Origins: Mexico
Age: 68
Wealth: USD600 billion
No.3
Bill Gates
Origins: USA
Age: 52
Wealth: USD580 billion
No.4
Lakshmi Mittal
Origins: India
Age: 57
Wealth: USD450 billion
No.5
Mukesh Ambani
Origins: India
Age: 50
Wealth: USD430 billion
No.6
Anil Ambani
Origins: India
Age: 48
Wealth: USD420 billion
No.7
Ingvar Kamprad
Origins: Sweden
Age: 81
Wealth: USD310 billion
No.8
KP Singh
Origins: India
Age: 76
Wealth: USD360 billion
No.9
Oleg Deripaska
Origins: Russia
Age: 40
Wealth: USD280 billion
No.10
Karl Albrecht
Origins: Germany
Age: 88
Wealth: USD270 billion
Warren Buffett
Origins: USA
Age: 77
Wealth: USD620 billion
No.2
Carlos Slim Helu
Origins: Mexico
Age: 68
Wealth: USD600 billion
No.3
Bill Gates
Origins: USA
Age: 52
Wealth: USD580 billion
No.4
Lakshmi Mittal
Origins: India
Age: 57
Wealth: USD450 billion
No.5
Mukesh Ambani
Origins: India
Age: 50
Wealth: USD430 billion
No.6
Anil Ambani
Origins: India
Age: 48
Wealth: USD420 billion
No.7
Ingvar Kamprad
Origins: Sweden
Age: 81
Wealth: USD310 billion
No.8
KP Singh
Origins: India
Age: 76
Wealth: USD360 billion
No.9
Oleg Deripaska
Origins: Russia
Age: 40
Wealth: USD280 billion
No.10
Karl Albrecht
Origins: Germany
Age: 88
Wealth: USD270 billion
07 September 2008
It's Too Late to Apologise
It's too late to apologise. Really, it's too late.
I was listening to the song composed by One Republic, whilst reading a piece of article on The Stars, about the recent racist remark by Ahmad Ismail. (Don't know who is him? Yea, he shouldn't be that well-known after all..^^)
Never mind, as a responsible and rational blogger, I think I should talk about him a little. Well, he is nothing more than a typical inconsiderate and brainless politician. An UMNO leader(is he one?)-Bukit bendera UMNO chief.
He made a statement on Aug 23, (I am not putting words into his mouth), that the Chinese are squatters or immigrant or pendatang . Then, he disappeared in thin air. When he came back, he tried to deny his words, by giving an unreasonable excuse-that the statement is made merely because he is pointing out the status of the Chinese during pre-merdeka period.
However, maybe he has forgotten about this. Let me do the job of reminding him. Our country has just celebrated the 51st National Day on Aug 31. All the races have walked through hard and happy times for half a century. Wonder why would he mentioned something long time ago? (Weird, huh?)
And now, after stating a such controversial remark, he doesn't even plan to say sorry, but instead,he points his fingers towards the media. From here, we could see, he is hardly a leader, or even a responsible normal being.
While all the politicians are trying their best to overcome the racial problems, inequalities of sharing in economy and education, and public resentment, this man is ruining up everything by just using his words.
How could UMNO still accept his apology, oh no, i forgot, his "well-prepared" and "nicely-phrased" explanation, I should say. This is totally ridiculous. Frankly speaking, from pre-merdeka period until now, the Chinese is the pillar of our nation economy. Without the Chinese, Malaysia economy might still stagnate, and at the most deal with the lembu and kerbau, or the bayam and ubi.
I really couldn't figure out why he would make such a nonsensical and meaningless statement. To gain support from the radical Malays? To be well-known for the coming General Assembly of UMNO?
This is just a person's remark. It has raised up the dissatisfaction and anger of the Chinese. And how about, BTN(Biro Tatanegara)? Have you heard before?
Well, BTN is an organization or more precisely a governmental department. It's role is to brainwash our young brilliant brains(I mean the JPA scholars) before they leave for overseas.
For your information, i received an email of a resentful mother sharing about what's her daughter undergoing while attending the JPA briefing.
The bumi-s and the non-bumis are separated during the briefing session. They will tell the scholars that the non-bumis are merely immigrants (they seem to have forgotten that the Malays are actually from Yunan province as well). The non-bumis should be thankful and be contented of having the rights to earn a living on this land-Malaysia. A land where we now begin to doubt its maturity level of thinking and the advancement level it can reach by 2020.
They were even being told that they shouldn't complain about the ratio of 90:10 for the JPA Overseas Scholarship. They shouldn't agree with the proposal of opening 10% of the seats for non-bumis in UiTM.
Every year there are thousands over students being brainwashed in such a ridiculous way. And, there are thousands more to come next years. The government should realise about this and the consequences of getting this going on. But, any action has been taken?
As usual, none at all.
How are we going to expect our nation to become the economy and education hub of Asian regions when many out there are still living in the lullaby entitled "Ketuanan Melayu"?
What can we foresee in the next 10 years? A developed nation as promised? or a nation devastated by some wrong perceptions or ideologies uphold by the radical ones?
I was listening to the song composed by One Republic, whilst reading a piece of article on The Stars, about the recent racist remark by Ahmad Ismail. (Don't know who is him? Yea, he shouldn't be that well-known after all..^^)
Never mind, as a responsible and rational blogger, I think I should talk about him a little. Well, he is nothing more than a typical inconsiderate and brainless politician. An UMNO leader(is he one?)-Bukit bendera UMNO chief.
He made a statement on Aug 23, (I am not putting words into his mouth), that the Chinese are squatters or immigrant or pendatang . Then, he disappeared in thin air. When he came back, he tried to deny his words, by giving an unreasonable excuse-that the statement is made merely because he is pointing out the status of the Chinese during pre-merdeka period.
However, maybe he has forgotten about this. Let me do the job of reminding him. Our country has just celebrated the 51st National Day on Aug 31. All the races have walked through hard and happy times for half a century. Wonder why would he mentioned something long time ago? (Weird, huh?)
And now, after stating a such controversial remark, he doesn't even plan to say sorry, but instead,he points his fingers towards the media. From here, we could see, he is hardly a leader, or even a responsible normal being.
While all the politicians are trying their best to overcome the racial problems, inequalities of sharing in economy and education, and public resentment, this man is ruining up everything by just using his words.
How could UMNO still accept his apology, oh no, i forgot, his "well-prepared" and "nicely-phrased" explanation, I should say. This is totally ridiculous. Frankly speaking, from pre-merdeka period until now, the Chinese is the pillar of our nation economy. Without the Chinese, Malaysia economy might still stagnate, and at the most deal with the lembu and kerbau, or the bayam and ubi.
I really couldn't figure out why he would make such a nonsensical and meaningless statement. To gain support from the radical Malays? To be well-known for the coming General Assembly of UMNO?
This is just a person's remark. It has raised up the dissatisfaction and anger of the Chinese. And how about, BTN(Biro Tatanegara)? Have you heard before?
Well, BTN is an organization or more precisely a governmental department. It's role is to brainwash our young brilliant brains(I mean the JPA scholars) before they leave for overseas.
For your information, i received an email of a resentful mother sharing about what's her daughter undergoing while attending the JPA briefing.
The bumi-s and the non-bumis are separated during the briefing session. They will tell the scholars that the non-bumis are merely immigrants (they seem to have forgotten that the Malays are actually from Yunan province as well). The non-bumis should be thankful and be contented of having the rights to earn a living on this land-Malaysia. A land where we now begin to doubt its maturity level of thinking and the advancement level it can reach by 2020.
They were even being told that they shouldn't complain about the ratio of 90:10 for the JPA Overseas Scholarship. They shouldn't agree with the proposal of opening 10% of the seats for non-bumis in UiTM.
Every year there are thousands over students being brainwashed in such a ridiculous way. And, there are thousands more to come next years. The government should realise about this and the consequences of getting this going on. But, any action has been taken?
As usual, none at all.
How are we going to expect our nation to become the economy and education hub of Asian regions when many out there are still living in the lullaby entitled "Ketuanan Melayu"?
What can we foresee in the next 10 years? A developed nation as promised? or a nation devastated by some wrong perceptions or ideologies uphold by the radical ones?
01 September 2008
十字路口-崎岖梦想路
2007年，SPM成绩放榜。 成绩满意之际，梦想放大了。申请的奖学金，个个石沉大海，音讯全无。对JPA的期望，也是那个时候开始失望。
2008年，仍然考着A水平。 参与了大马学生领袖峰会，认识了一些朋友。 突然之间，埋藏在心底的梦想，再次被唤醒。 原来，人生并不是那么悲观的。 原来，要实现梦想，是要经过一些磨炼的。 没有人的梦想，能够在弹指之间，实现的。有的话，也是异常幸运，命运超好的。
可是，十字路口，总是阶段性的出现，事隔1年，一切的犹豫、彷徨，再次浮现眼前。人家告诉我去申请英国大学，但必须通过UCAS。UCAS是什么东西？ 如何申请？ 到底什么时候是截止日期？如何撰写Personal Statement？这一切，必须一人包办。 去找Uni Ed 或者MABECS，原来还有很多手续。 有位朋友找了我，建议我去放胆搏一搏去申请Cambridge 或者Oxford。看了看手续费，大概需要RM400多左右。我又彷徨了。
上网去找了很多关于奖学金的资讯。 我也感到欣慰，原来有许多肯协助学弟妹的学长。我也电邮了Tony Pua，他也介绍了我去看他的网站。他分享了一些申请的方式，在Oxford几年的生活点滴，及一些鼓励的忠告。
这一次，回到家，看见父母俩的白发，似乎多了很多。不知是我眼花，抑或是时间的催促。突然，感觉得到，他们为了我的教育经费，折腾了那么多年。 当年选择报读A水平，已经花了一笔钱。我想，若成绩真的不达到我的目标，真的白费了他们的心机。 回想一年前，就因为以为SPM的成绩算不错了，以为能够申请奖学金，一圆出国留学的美梦，并且可以减轻他们的负担。怎知，事与愿违。但愿，今次，不再会历史重演。
不过，我再也不会像上一次那样怨天尤人。 因为，现在的我深信，只要肯努力，只要肯低头，只要肯开口，只要脸皮厚一些，崎岖的梦想路，应该可以被开辟的!
~~不要理会成功前的辛苦，却要知道成功后的果实~~
2008年，仍然考着A水平。 参与了大马学生领袖峰会，认识了一些朋友。 突然之间，埋藏在心底的梦想，再次被唤醒。 原来，人生并不是那么悲观的。 原来，要实现梦想，是要经过一些磨炼的。 没有人的梦想，能够在弹指之间，实现的。有的话，也是异常幸运，命运超好的。
可是，十字路口，总是阶段性的出现，事隔1年，一切的犹豫、彷徨，再次浮现眼前。人家告诉我去申请英国大学，但必须通过UCAS。UCAS是什么东西？ 如何申请？ 到底什么时候是截止日期？如何撰写Personal Statement？这一切，必须一人包办。 去找Uni Ed 或者MABECS，原来还有很多手续。 有位朋友找了我，建议我去放胆搏一搏去申请Cambridge 或者Oxford。看了看手续费，大概需要RM400多左右。我又彷徨了。
上网去找了很多关于奖学金的资讯。 我也感到欣慰，原来有许多肯协助学弟妹的学长。我也电邮了Tony Pua，他也介绍了我去看他的网站。他分享了一些申请的方式，在Oxford几年的生活点滴，及一些鼓励的忠告。
这一次，回到家，看见父母俩的白发，似乎多了很多。不知是我眼花，抑或是时间的催促。突然，感觉得到，他们为了我的教育经费，折腾了那么多年。 当年选择报读A水平，已经花了一笔钱。我想，若成绩真的不达到我的目标，真的白费了他们的心机。 回想一年前，就因为以为SPM的成绩算不错了，以为能够申请奖学金，一圆出国留学的美梦，并且可以减轻他们的负担。怎知，事与愿违。但愿，今次，不再会历史重演。
不过，我再也不会像上一次那样怨天尤人。 因为，现在的我深信，只要肯努力，只要肯低头，只要肯开口，只要脸皮厚一些，崎岖的梦想路，应该可以被开辟的!
~~不要理会成功前的辛苦，却要知道成功后的果实~~
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