M-Election 2008

The heat is definitely up as 4 days had passed since the nomination day on 24th Feb and yet I have not had the time to attend any of the political rallies. Ten more days to go before all Malaysians cast their votes to determine the next 5 years of governmentship. Frankly, I have not attended any of the rallies since my school time. Why ? I would probably say, " no time for 2 hours hearing" as I have already received a lot of feedbacks from "kopi talk"....However, these kopi-o talks may not give the true presentation of the facts. Therefore, I have other sources to verify..leh....hehehe.

It is definitely very important to make the wise decision to ensure the real voice of rakyat is received and implemented. Making a wrong move will lead to suffering of development.

My hope and wish for this Election is that the new elected representatives will sincerely discharge their true duty without fear and favour. We need a progressive government who would take care of the people and willing to catch those big fishes who committed all types of corruption under the nose of the government. Do not protect these crooked leaders, expose them (the bad apples) and ensure they are put to justice so that our countries development plans can be implemented smoothly and fairly to all. Be transparent and sincere to ensure a new wave of development can really bring forth the progress to the people.

Do not just compare with the poorer countries but always look forward to compete with progressive countries like Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, New Zealand or Australia so that Malaysia could stand at the forefront of these countries in the advancement of good economy and lifestyle. Do not just play defensive approaches but need a bold leadership to acknowledge the weaknesses that we have as Malaysian and lead to transform us to a better community in this part of the world.

On unity, I will continue to pray for real Malaysian for Malaysia with equality to all races as a progressive Malaysian with no longer differenciation of races (though this is a long shot but I can see this is achievable sooner than 50 years ago...agreed ?). May be should set a target to have total equality by 2020, huh...as what our beloved Tun Dr. M aspired of Malaysia to become an truly industrialised nation by then.

So, on this 8th of March, I will cast my vote wisely to ensure a voice is fruitfully heard ! Yes, Malaysia Mesti Boleh..lah !

Positive Minds

Yesterday, I read an article by one local writer named Dunstan Chan in Borneo Post. Dunstan is a public cum motivational speaker and I have met him in person on few occasions when I was organising charity events probably 6-7 years back. Well, I am not going to talk about him but on his article where it strikes me yet again.

He had mentioned about "being grateful and make full use of what we have and not keep longing on what we do not have". It is a mind reflecting statement, why ?

He had shared one experience truely by himself when he met with one guy in USA named by John. As when his friend introduced him to John, he naturally extend his hand for handshake but there is no response from John ?? A careful look, he realised that John does not have any hands/arms. He is embarassed and shock but John responded with a big smile and said it is okay and he gets it all the time. For the next two hours, he spent his most memorable time with John observing him, the way he took his lunch with his foots and also learnt that John can drive with his foots.

Well, this is really extraordinary...isnt't it? ! So, from the statement, if John is negative, he would not be able to be successful as what he is now. For your information, John is a successful public speaker in US. One may be handicapped by his or her physical body but he or she can still achieve their dreams if they really want to. However, if one is handicapped by his mind, nothing can be achievable even if they have perfect body.

Be careful of your mind...

Everyday is a new beginning

No matter how bad was yesterday, it has passed and today is a new beginning and we have the opportunity to make good of what we have failed to achieve yesterday, so that we could achieve a better result in the future.

Yes, if we are negative in mind, we always felt the above statement is a fluke. If this is so, then we will continue to suffer such a negative state of mind and be left behind.

Yes, it is tough whenever we fell down and try to stand up as fast as possible. But if we have fell down and do not wish to stand up and pick up the experience, we will always be at that position and never progress.

Yes, it takes an extraordinary courage to believe and keep believing so that we could stand up strong and move forward to discipline achieve what we set out to achieve.

Ask any of the successful person, had he/she not faced with the negativities and how they overcame them ?

I believe that everyone is given opportunity to progress and be successful in what they endeavour. God is fair and loving...however, we decide whether we want to take this opportunity or not and even the single task, we will always face with challenges and temptation to stop moving forward. This negativity may link to evil temptation.

So, my friends, always remember to pray strongly and discipline though you may have strong mental but the odds at times are stronger than what you can imagine...have a heart to invite the divine grace to bless you with the wisdom to lead your determination to success.