It is really a proud momemnt for me when I heard the news that Barack Obama had won the US Presidential Election. For the first time, a Black President will occupy the White House. Hats off to the people of America for a wise move! Change is the essence of life. Refuse changing is refuse living. The people of America understood this phenomenon well. I really feel proud of being black after seeing the newly crowned President-Elect giving his victory speech. As human beings history, the first man in this universe was a black and today Obama made everyone of us proud and happy. You have changed the mindset of the world. You have realised your father's dream.You made it my Brother!!! Can Malaysia adopt this mindset???????????????
May be in 1000 years to come provided there is no UMNO in this part of the world.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
SOCIAL CONTRACT Vs RACIAL CONTRACT
The Pakatan Rakyat Kedah state government's ruling of imposing a 50%
Bumiputra quota on houses in the state does not help either. Why 50%?
Why even 30%? Should in the first place there even be a quota?
If you have not done so this you should read Zaid Ibrahim's book "In
Good Faith", Zaid has addressed this matter of Article 153 and the
"Social Contract" with great clarity.
What the Kedah state government has done is unconstitutional. Article
8 and Article 153 of the Constitution do not allow this. You just
can't dictate how people run their businesses.
Those who support the imposition of quotas argue that there exists a
"Social Contract" that allows them to do so. But while they mention
this "Social Contract", they fail to mention the terms of this
"contract", what it says, and who is bound by it.
In short, if I am not a party to that contract can I be bound by it?
The contract was entered into by the Malays and the then immigrant
Indians and Chinese; of course it is not really a written contract as
much as a verbal contract and we all know that a verbal contract is
not worth the paper it is written on.
Nevertheless, should Malaysian-born Indians and Chinese who have never
even visited India and China be made to abide to a verbal "contract"
made by their immigrant parents and/or grandparents? How long will
this "contract" run? Will Indians and Chinese 1000 years from now
still be made to abide to a "contract" made in 1957?
There should be a cut-off date. There must come a point of time when
all Malaysians are regarded as equal. How can an Indonesian who
migrated to this country a few years ago be regarded as Bumiputra when
Chinese and Indians who come to this country in the 1400s are still
second class citizens?
Yes, Article 153 accords Malays certain rights and privileges. But
that same Article, and Article 8, do not allow imposing of quotas and
permits which deny Indians and Chinese their rights in favour of the
Malays. This, many people do not seem to understand.
We also seem to have forgotten that the New Economic Policy is a
two-pronged attack. Other than reducing the gap between the different
races it is also about reducing the gap between the rich and the poor.
And this would mean regardless of race.
When we talk about the Malay farmers and fisherman. We do not seem to
realize that there are Chinese farmers and fishermen as well. Poverty
does not recognize race.
It is time that the "Social Contract" be reviewed. A new "Social
Contract" must be drawn up that looks into the SOCIAL structure and
not RACIAL structure that the present "Social Contract" addresses.
Only then can it be called a "Social Contract". If not, then let us
call it what it really is, a "Racial Contract".
The poverty level also needs to be reviewed. The new "hardcore"
poverty level should be RM1200. Anyone earning below RM1200 per month
should be considered poor. That would mean a high percentage of
Malaysians. Then the NEW "Social Contract" should address the needs of
those who live below the NEW poverty level of RM1200.
And the NEW "Social Contract" should no longer be a verbal contract
but chiseled in stone. And it should be a contract to take care of
Malays, Indians, Chinese, Portuguese, Ibans, Dayaks, etc. As long as
you are poor, meaning earning below RM1200 then you are taken care of.
That should be Malaysia's NEW SOCIAL CONTRACT.
Monday, October 13, 2008
My Visit to Stockholm, Sweden.
I was in the city of Malarhojdan which is located 17 minutes away by Tunnelbana from Stockholm, the capital of Scandinavia.I was there to attend the World Dental Congress (FDI)in Stockholmassan in Alvjo which is about 10minutes away by Pendeltag
(Commuter Train). It was a very memorable stay as it was towards the end of
summer(21st Sept to 28th Sept 2008 ). I stayed in an old couple's house. The country look simple no big highways, no traffic jams, 13th Century buildings, no Twin Towers. But they are are 100years ahead of Malaysia in terms of mental development. Can we see Malaysia as what Stockholm today, in 100 years? The answer is :NOT SURE!!
(Commuter Train). It was a very memorable stay as it was towards the end of
summer(21st Sept to 28th Sept 2008 ). I stayed in an old couple's house. The country look simple no big highways, no traffic jams, 13th Century buildings, no Twin Towers. But they are are 100years ahead of Malaysia in terms of mental development. Can we see Malaysia as what Stockholm today, in 100 years? The answer is :NOT SURE!!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Ahmad Ismail a Racist Bastard !!!
Ahmad Ismail has successfully deviated the entire issue. Now he is saying that he is only defending his race. Who attacked his race for him to defend? For him to defend , he must see someone attacking his race. In his case he is the attacker as well as defender. It is own goal scenario. He is trying to fool the whole country. A stern warning from the Rakayat, "We cannot be fooled anymore my dear". This is not your kampung politics. This is a multinational Malaysia. No one race is superior to the rest.A message to you Ahmad, you are suffering from Inferiority Complex and shall I classified as "Severe Irreversible Inferiority Syndromme"( SIIS ), terminal stage.You are not Hero for Malays but Zero to Rakyat Malaysia.
By: C.T.ZEN
By: C.T.ZEN
Racist Ahmad Ismail Of UMNO Penang
The name Ahmad Ismail has printed an inerasable image in every Malaysian especially in the hearts of non-Malays for his irresponsible remarks that implicate Malaysian Chinese as an " immigrants". This statement will not go well with Malaysia after 51 tears of independence. He is not only racist and arrogant but very dangerous creature that living in Malaysia. He is not fit be in Malaysia as all of us are peace loving Rakyat. He in his press conference on 8th Sept 2008 had blow the racial heat that could destroy the unity of Malaysia. As he is a treat to National Security, ISA should be used immediately to arrest him unconditionally. On top of that Pak Lah and "big mouth" Syed Hamid Albar should consider revoking his citizenship. He is not fit to be a Malaysian. In addition, all those he supported him in the press conference and the guy who tore down Dr.Koh Tsu Koon's potret should be sacked from UNMO immediately.
These measures should be taken as Ahmad Ismail is trying to hide his mistake by pulling in all the innocent Malays and Muslims throughout the country to his defence. This is his mistake and he should defend himself. Don't bring other Malays and Islam into his personal issue. He clearly shows that he is stupid, racist, unreasonable, failed to respect his own BN leader and he potrayed himself as a traitor of Malaysian unity. He should be punished !!!
These measures should be taken as Ahmad Ismail is trying to hide his mistake by pulling in all the innocent Malays and Muslims throughout the country to his defence. This is his mistake and he should defend himself. Don't bring other Malays and Islam into his personal issue. He clearly shows that he is stupid, racist, unreasonable, failed to respect his own BN leader and he potrayed himself as a traitor of Malaysian unity. He should be punished !!!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
What a dentist can do only a dentist can do.
Saturday February 16, 2008 ( STAR )
I REFER to the letter ‘Dental visits a pain in the pocket’ (The Star, Feb 13). The dental treatment charges in Malaysia are well regulated by the Medical Practice Division, of the Health Ministry under the Private HealthCare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act 586).
This act is well supported by Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Association and Malaysian Dental Association.
Dental practitioners’ in the private sector whether they are GPs or Specialists are well trained in this aspect and are supposed to adhere and practise dentistry according to these guidelines.
The healthcare clients (new terminology for patients) have their own rights. Under the Act, they have all the rights to know about the charges and treatment procedures.
If they do not feel satisfied with the dentist, there is the “Grievances Mechanism” in clinics to address the issue under the Act.
The writer also said that the dental surgeons were not well versed in drugs.
The second year of dental course covers pharmacology.
In fact, dental surgeons can treat Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (sore throat) that is a common disease treated by medical practitioners.
The third year covers subjects of general surgery and general medicine.
The syllabus clearly shows that dental surgeons are on par with their medical counterparts.
Another accusation by the writer is that implantologists are not well trained and medical GPs can place implants.
This is a joke!
My sincere advice to him is, please look at your backyard.
There are a lot of illegal and incompetent medical practitioners. Try to rectify that.
We have our own professional body to regulate competency.
In conclusion, I feel the writer was wrong in all his statements and figures.
He was too emotional in expressing his opinion and created an increase in dental phobia among dental patients.
One important phenomenon that everyone must realise is that: “What a dentist can do only a dentist can do.”
Dr NEDUNCHELIAN VENGU,
President,
Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Association.
I REFER to the letter ‘Dental visits a pain in the pocket’ (The Star, Feb 13). The dental treatment charges in Malaysia are well regulated by the Medical Practice Division, of the Health Ministry under the Private HealthCare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act 586).
This act is well supported by Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Association and Malaysian Dental Association.
Dental practitioners’ in the private sector whether they are GPs or Specialists are well trained in this aspect and are supposed to adhere and practise dentistry according to these guidelines.
The healthcare clients (new terminology for patients) have their own rights. Under the Act, they have all the rights to know about the charges and treatment procedures.
If they do not feel satisfied with the dentist, there is the “Grievances Mechanism” in clinics to address the issue under the Act.
The writer also said that the dental surgeons were not well versed in drugs.
The second year of dental course covers pharmacology.
In fact, dental surgeons can treat Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (sore throat) that is a common disease treated by medical practitioners.
The third year covers subjects of general surgery and general medicine.
The syllabus clearly shows that dental surgeons are on par with their medical counterparts.
Another accusation by the writer is that implantologists are not well trained and medical GPs can place implants.
This is a joke!
My sincere advice to him is, please look at your backyard.
There are a lot of illegal and incompetent medical practitioners. Try to rectify that.
We have our own professional body to regulate competency.
In conclusion, I feel the writer was wrong in all his statements and figures.
He was too emotional in expressing his opinion and created an increase in dental phobia among dental patients.
One important phenomenon that everyone must realise is that: “What a dentist can do only a dentist can do.”
Dr NEDUNCHELIAN VENGU,
President,
Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Association.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Different Terminology
School:A place where Papa Pays and Son Plays.
Life Insurance:A contract that keeps you poor all your life so that you can die Rich.
Nurse:A person who wakes you up to give you sleeping pills.
Marriage:
It's an agreement in which a man loses his bachelor degree and a woman gains her masters.
Tears:The hydraulic force by which masculine willpower is defeated by feminine waterpower.
Compromise:The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he got the biggest piece.
Conference Room:A place where everybody talks, nobody listens and everybody disagrees later on.
Office:A place where you can relax after your strenuous home life.
Yawn:The only time some married men ever get to open their mouth.
Etc.! :A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actually do.
Committee:Individuals who can do nothing individually and sit to decide that nothing can be done together.
Diplomat:A person who tells you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip.
Miser:A person who lives poor so that he can die rich.
Boss:Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early.
Doctor:A person who kills your ills by pills, and kills you by bills.
By: Jokes of Malaysia
Life Insurance:A contract that keeps you poor all your life so that you can die Rich.
Nurse:A person who wakes you up to give you sleeping pills.
Marriage:
It's an agreement in which a man loses his bachelor degree and a woman gains her masters.
Tears:The hydraulic force by which masculine willpower is defeated by feminine waterpower.
Compromise:The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he got the biggest piece.
Conference Room:A place where everybody talks, nobody listens and everybody disagrees later on.
Office:A place where you can relax after your strenuous home life.
Yawn:The only time some married men ever get to open their mouth.
Etc.! :A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actually do.
Committee:Individuals who can do nothing individually and sit to decide that nothing can be done together.
Diplomat:A person who tells you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip.
Miser:A person who lives poor so that he can die rich.
Boss:Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early.
Doctor:A person who kills your ills by pills, and kills you by bills.
By: Jokes of Malaysia
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