The Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia team has a New Year message for you.
We'll need every prayer to make every change that's needed.
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Sunday, 3 January 2010
New Year Spin By Mainstream Media
Most of you wouldn't even deign to sniff pertly at the New Straits Times. I say good on ya!
Since the mainstream media became slaves of the ruling coalition, we have lost any semblance of decent journalism. Instead we are subject to the diatribe of spin doctors, some of whom are not particularly even talented.
This piece by Azmi Anshar is one such example:
Cyber anarchist with a belligerent agenda
Unsurprisingly, it attempts to vilify RPK and condescends to belittle his readers. I will not hold it against you if you ignore the article entirely.
But it makes me wonder why an entire article was devoted to trying to discredit a blogger in the beginning of the year when there could have been words of motivation for the nation?
What made the blogger in question so popular anyway?
Could it have been that what he said made sense in the first place?
But UMNO will never look itself in the mirror, preferring instead to sweep under the carpet all its shortcomings.
Since the mainstream media became slaves of the ruling coalition, we have lost any semblance of decent journalism. Instead we are subject to the diatribe of spin doctors, some of whom are not particularly even talented.
This piece by Azmi Anshar is one such example:
Cyber anarchist with a belligerent agenda
Unsurprisingly, it attempts to vilify RPK and condescends to belittle his readers. I will not hold it against you if you ignore the article entirely.
But it makes me wonder why an entire article was devoted to trying to discredit a blogger in the beginning of the year when there could have been words of motivation for the nation?
What made the blogger in question so popular anyway?
Could it have been that what he said made sense in the first place?
But UMNO will never look itself in the mirror, preferring instead to sweep under the carpet all its shortcomings.
Thursday, 31 December 2009
2009 In Malaysia
My apologies for not being online more often. Real life has been biting hard. And it's already the end of the year.
I won't say much, but I just want to leave you with this video clip.
May 2010 bring better days.
I won't say much, but I just want to leave you with this video clip.
May 2010 bring better days.
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Correct Lessons From Past Economic Crises
Title: When will we ever learn? Has Malaysia learnt the correct lessons from past crises?
Speaker: Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram
Date: Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Hotel Singgahsana, PJ (next to Taman Jaya LRT Station)
Admission: FREE
For more details, go HERE.
The speaker has been Assistant Secretary General for economic development in the United Nations' Department of Economic and Social Affairs since 2005 and is one of the world’s leading thinkers on questions of development.
Don't miss this world-renown, Penang-born economist.
Thursday, 10 December 2009
The Malaysian Nazi Programme
It's disturbing to know that our tax money is being spent to fund a programme that encourages and breeds racism and bigotry.
Even my Malay colleagues, most of whom are the targets for this programme are utterly disgusted.
The sad truth is that while we thought the Third Reich had been gone and buried, it has been resurrected and is very much alive in Malaysia.
Even my Malay colleagues, most of whom are the targets for this programme are utterly disgusted.
The sad truth is that while we thought the Third Reich had been gone and buried, it has been resurrected and is very much alive in Malaysia.
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Saturday, 5 December 2009
Free & Equal Forum By SABM
In conjunction with the United Nations Year of Reconciliation 2009, the Special Events Working Group of the Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia movement organised the Free & Equal Forum.
A significant topic addressed by the team was urban poverty.
If you missed this event (my condolences to you), you may be pleased to know that we have deigned to allow you a glimpse of our highlights via youtube.
More highlights to follow soon.
A significant topic addressed by the team was urban poverty.
If you missed this event (my condolences to you), you may be pleased to know that we have deigned to allow you a glimpse of our highlights via youtube.
More highlights to follow soon.
Monday, 30 November 2009
What Do You Think?
Time out from politics.
I saw this article about straying men and busy career-women yesterday.
Today, there is some sort of response to it.
The main reason this has caught my attention is that both Ivy Josiah and Vicky Alahakone are from Women's Aid Organisation and yet both have differing views.
I generally don't read mainstream media, but I'm curious to know what everyone else thinks - both men and women - so please leave a comment.
Feel free to remain anonymous if you so wish, but using a pseudonym would help identify who is who.
References:
1. Sex and the hubby, NST 29 Nov 2009
2. Don't pin it on the working wife, says WAO, NST 30 Nov 2009
I saw this article about straying men and busy career-women yesterday.
Today, there is some sort of response to it.
The main reason this has caught my attention is that both Ivy Josiah and Vicky Alahakone are from Women's Aid Organisation and yet both have differing views.
I generally don't read mainstream media, but I'm curious to know what everyone else thinks - both men and women - so please leave a comment.
Feel free to remain anonymous if you so wish, but using a pseudonym would help identify who is who.
References:
1. Sex and the hubby, NST 29 Nov 2009
2. Don't pin it on the working wife, says WAO, NST 30 Nov 2009
Saturday, 28 November 2009
International Year of Reconciliation 2009
The year 2009 is the International Year of Reconciliation. It aims to promote the concept of reconciliation worldwide.
Go HERE to read what SABM is up to.
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Crystal Clear Focus
Muhyiddin Yassin made it to the forefront of politics, not by sheer intellect, a heart for the citizens or good looks.
He rose by barking suitably loudly at the grassroot levels and maintaining the appropriate silence at international levels.
It is thus unfortunate that at the national level, he has lost his ability to conceal his stupidity - thanks to the mainstream media:
Now I have gained the reputation for being a PAS basher.
If the truth be told, I have a low tolerance for people who dictate what women should wear, what people should or should not drink and where they can or cannot go.
But I have come to accept that Nik Aziz, the spiritual leader of PAS while eccentric (in my opinion), has one glaring characteristic - he is sincere to a fault.
I have the utmost respect and conviction that this old man is not swayed by money, popularity, pride or even family.
And direction?
Since he has nothing to distract him, his focus is crystal clear and he couldn't be more purposeful in his direction.
The mainstream media has attempted to cloud my opinion of Tok Guru Nik Aziz Nik Mat on the issue of his son-in-law's alleged misappropriation of funds. It has failed miserably.
For I am reminded that this man is:
1. Humble enough to admit that he made a mistake in appointing his son-in-law to the position of power.
2. Sincere enough to reverse that mistake (at the risk of offending family members).
3. Consistent and transparent enough to do what is right without being intimidated by UMNO politicians and the mainstream media, who naturally had a field day with this issue.
Muhyiddin Yassin can call him a "flip-flop". The mainstream media may attempt to ridicule him.
But I am not gullible enough to believe them.
He rose by barking suitably loudly at the grassroot levels and maintaining the appropriate silence at international levels.
It is thus unfortunate that at the national level, he has lost his ability to conceal his stupidity - thanks to the mainstream media:
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The fickleness of Kelantan Menteri Besar and PAS spiritual adviser Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat in making decisions is proof that the party leadership is weak, says Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
He observed that Nik Aziz was selective in making decisions, especially when it involved his personal interests, and was not firm, inconsistent and sometimes even contradictory on many matters.
"It is clear that the PAS leadership is inconsistent, vague and not transparent at all. To me, it shows a level of weakness in the PAS leadership," he told reporters after chairing the 7th meeting of the National Mineral Council, here, today.
Now I have gained the reputation for being a PAS basher.
If the truth be told, I have a low tolerance for people who dictate what women should wear, what people should or should not drink and where they can or cannot go.
But I have come to accept that Nik Aziz, the spiritual leader of PAS while eccentric (in my opinion), has one glaring characteristic - he is sincere to a fault.I have the utmost respect and conviction that this old man is not swayed by money, popularity, pride or even family.
And direction?
Since he has nothing to distract him, his focus is crystal clear and he couldn't be more purposeful in his direction.
The mainstream media has attempted to cloud my opinion of Tok Guru Nik Aziz Nik Mat on the issue of his son-in-law's alleged misappropriation of funds. It has failed miserably.
For I am reminded that this man is:
1. Humble enough to admit that he made a mistake in appointing his son-in-law to the position of power.
2. Sincere enough to reverse that mistake (at the risk of offending family members).
3. Consistent and transparent enough to do what is right without being intimidated by UMNO politicians and the mainstream media, who naturally had a field day with this issue.
Muhyiddin Yassin can call him a "flip-flop". The mainstream media may attempt to ridicule him.
But I am not gullible enough to believe them.
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