When I heard about the Maid’s day off, I thought to myself.. why should it even be questioned in the first place? Shouldn’t it be common sense to give your maid the day off? What are they? robots? They do not need rest,do they?
I think is absurd to treat your maid like the are beneath you…like , they do not matter. I heard a housewife say that if you allow them to mix with other maids, they will come up with unreasonable demands. And we wonder, why the government limits our freedom to information?
How we any different from the government, we constantly critique ? We are like them, we want to control people from mingling, from discussing, from thinking . It is because we are afraid of the consequences, of the demands, of everything. Because we have this fear..fear that the maids will do us wrong. Afraid that they will mess up. Perhaps some do, some get influenced, some get frustrated. But don’t we all? You shouldn’t generalize! How would you feel if you were in their shoes…
If we cannot even give the maid a day’s off and insist on all this drama just to make our lives easier… I just do not know what to say….We have definitely not grown as a society..but then again maybe we have…on the outside….make-up like everything else..It is no wonder we are said to be naive , we are controlled and as they do onto us, we do unto others.
June 17, 2009
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June 13, 2009
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Some of you might have heard this audio before. It started surfacing around August of last year but it finally reached my hands when a student of mine played it in class. The audio was long winded no doubt but necessary to listen to as it showed us all how low we all stoop, how we behave at times when we think the world isn’t watching.
Please watch this audio, that I will insert in this post. You be the judge of the atrocities we dish out to people we think are beneath us.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YNHH6YVI can download this and get the extract from here..for the audio
After you have listened to the audio, do leave comments and tell me what you think. Some of you will feel frustrated, angry, pissed off, embarrassed or some might not even care and might say hey it is all in the job. I believe no one should be treated in that manner no matter what line of work it is.
Personally, I feel that this woman Kanangambai of Cheras, is one of the most rude people I have encountered ever. Her behavior is not acceptable and is appalling! The conversation that is between this lady and a customer service consultant from Astro. Her mother’s sarcasm is not welcomed either. You might be the customer, but that still does not give you any right to tell people how “fantastic” their English is, especially when her English was so “fantastic”. The mother was very sharp, no doubt less noisy. The daughter should not have insulted him through her words and statements. How can you insult someone because you think you are more highly educated? I myself have studied quite far up the ladder but you will never hear me saying that anyone is not worthy just because they have not been highly educated. What good is education if it produces individuals such as this! She would be smart to apologize to all parties concerned for her bad behavior, but I doubt she has.
It is truly sad that we treat our own people, our own citizens, our own neighbors in such a manner….God help us all. Please remember the next time you are calling for HELP please remember that the other person on the other line, the counter, wherever….is a human being trying his best.
Thanks for your time!
June 8, 2009
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At Bloggers Universe Malaysia 2009, Tun Dr. M was reported to have said that he SHOULD HAVE CENSORED THE INTERNET. No offense to the man, that I admire and put in high regards. Of course I do not agree with all that he has done or said but I do acknowledge his contributions to the country over the years. But when he said, he SHOULD HAVE regulated the Internet. I wonder if it is the case of sour grapes? Why now? Why all of a sudden he has such a desire, has such regret?
To me, it is pretty simple …it is the issue of control. I believe that the Internet to begin with, was not regulated (then again goes back to what you define by being regulated-since we do have blogs/sites shutdown/ppl thrown under the ISA etc) due to control. By not regulating the Internet, Malaysia maintains some sort of control towards the growth of the MSC, it gained control over what it wanted…to happen, so they thought.
But it was only so, as they thought, they were steering, they were in the driver’s seat….Little of course did they know about the Internet and the powers it brought to all its users directly or indirectly. I do not dispute the fact that PORN as mentioned by our former PM is not excatly the most suitable material for generations to come, but I believe people should have the choice to decide for themselves..they are after all not children to be dictated to….We cannot control every aspect of life as much as we would like to, although controlling might seem like a good option(more like an easier one) I think education is more essential. We often want and desire to have something we think we shouldn’t have, something forbidden, something we are told is wrong is bad for us. The day we decide for ourselves, then it sticks, then the desire to want “the unwanted” does not arise. Of course
I disagree with his statement that we are primitive people but I do believe that we can be naive sometimes….
p.s- I know I’ve been away but am here to stay.
June 3, 2009
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It has come to my attention that Ikatan Rakyat Insan Muslim Malaysia(IRIMM) has lodged a report against DR.P Ramasamy due to his statement on certain .Umno policies which he alleged had caused an imbalance in the number of Malay and non-Malay staff in the civil service. This fellow, Zainol Abidin I think is really immature, childish a tad stupid if I may say so. He claims that such a statement will cause ill feelings among races.
That really makes my blood boil. I mean are we now accused of being racist or one-sided for the mere mention of a particular race dominating a service line? So if I’d say that the fast food service line is dominated by Malays would that make me a racist? One who causes ill feelings among the races? Thats absurd!
If they really want to keep peace and harmony between all races they should stop making racial blurts here and there concerning how other races are illegal immigrants, we have no right being here among others. But no no..they rather focus on the matters that in fact do not even matter. It’s like they are kicking up a fuss just for the sake of it! Common!
As for playing politics with ethics….UMNO has to be an expert by now in that manner…NOOOOOOT…How is that insensitive? It is true that there is an imbalance in the civil service…it’s true that it is dominated by those of the Malay ethnicity, what’s wrong with saying that? It’s true that it is difficult to attain a job in that field, its the same for any government related job…universities etc. It’s a fact not an insensitive remark. If I were to say that during Thaipusam they are loads of Indians walking about and Thaipusam time there is massive traffic jams that would be facts ….simple as that…
Why would any sane Malay get angry?Why? There do dominate the civil service as how certain races dominate certain professions, engineers, lawyers, doctors etc
“It has racial undertones and could spark racial misunderstandings.”
The statement above only seeks to reinforce the fact that the person who said this is a complete moron and sadly does not think before he talks. God, please guide this ignorant man as I do know that I can’t be angry with him because he does not know any better. Please open his eyes as he has been blinded……
* I say a prayer for all the morons who think that anything about them is a racial undertone and anything said is to threaten their existence so that God will show them the way!”
Amen!
C
November 18, 2008
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I’ve just heard of the caravan to Kamunting on the first day of Raya. Please head on to Anil’s blog at http:anilnetto.com for more information.
“Flowers, cards and gifts, if any, will be passed on to Raja Petra and the other ISA detainees to let them know that they are not forgotten on this special day. RPK’s wife Marina has been informed of the event and hope that she will also be able to join us. The Press will also be invited for this event.”
When? This Thursday, 2nd October 2008
Time? Leaving Penang latest by 9.30 am
Estimated Arrival? 11 am, Kamunting Detention Centre
Interested? Contact committee member Mr Ronnie Tan at 012-4277883 and go to Anil Netto’s blog for pick up location and more information on the Caravan.
So if you can make, do make it to Kamunting and show your supporT!
P.S; In case I do not log on anytime soon, Selamat Hari Raya to all my dear readers!!!! I can’t wait for Raya, miss going to open houses, going to catch up with Primary school friends this year!
September 30, 2008
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I’m so glad that Teresa Kok is finally free. The testimony of her mum that I read from <”WhatALulu”>
blog at was so touching and inspiring. It’s no wonder that Teresa is of such strong character, hell…look at her mum! What ya expect! You know what they say right, the seed doesn’t fall far from the tree and in this case its a good thing!
Anyway even though I’ve been warned from my mum not to make too many comments, I just can’t help it it is in my nature to say what i feel so here goes…
Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said her release from detention was not because police could not build up a case against her but because they were satisfied that she did not threaten national security.
( Source: thestar.com.my)
This is the attitude of the morons who run our country. Let’s catch first, lock for 7 days, dwell on it perhaps discuss it over a cup of coffee or two.. I don’t know! Then decide to investigate, suddenly..or shall i say miraculously decide..hey she doesn’t threaten national security, let’s let her go! I mean what crap is that? It just does not make any sense! Right? I suppose that has always been the way they do things. It’s about time things change for the better for the sake of the people, don’t you think!
Well, ain’t going to go on further about it. That’s about it for today anyway. There is no point I tell you!
September 21, 2008
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Malaysiakini reports that Syed Azidi aka Kickdefella was arrested in Kota Baru today.
According to Haris, the arrest had some relation to something seditious…In relation to bloggers being picked up, I heard that another blogger-PENARIK BECA has been arrested (can’t confirm the validity of this claim just yet)
There are picking up bloggers one by one..what are we going to do about it? Or are we going to wait for our turns in silence?
You decide…
Something is definitely up…scheming..some big time scheming is going on!
September 17, 2008
Categories: Blogging and Democracy, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Speech, Justice, Malaysia, Malaysian Blogosphere, human rights . . Author: cherwith . Comments: Leave a Comment
A source of mine has just told me that Teresa Kok has been arrested under the ISA. It’s truly shocking that they would resort to this manner of action. I guess we will be reliving OPERASI LALANG once again! After 51 years of Independence, of surviving the land, the people and everything else, you’d think they would grow up! So what’s next? With the way things are going… even non-beleivers will turn coats and become believers….those who do not beleive in the Opposition will…at this moment…believe..
How stupid can they get? Let’s pray for the best…Hoping that Tan, RPK and Teresa will be released soon. Till then I hope Malaysian stay strong and pull through this dark times. They are trying to pull a racial card on us..let us not fall for it!
Stay strong people…many more challenges to come. .I wonder who is next on their butchering list!
UPDATE: MALAYSIAKINI says that she was arrested around 11pm today.
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/89608
Read anil’s take on this issue, info on the vigil in Penang ;
http://anilnetto.com/democracy/teresa-kok-detained-under-isa/#more-2468
September 13, 2008
Categories: Freedom of Expression . . Author: cherwith . Comments: 3 Comments
I just received this sms that said;
RPK telah ditahan dibawah ISA. Beri sokongan utk RPL.Sila dtg beramai-ramai ke Stadium Kelana pada 15/9 jam 8pm untuk menunjukan solidariti.
I was bawfled….by the news. What else will they resort to? Started with numerous threats, intimidation acts, scare tactics, lawsuits, blocking of sites and now arresting under ISA. How rational is that? How can they detain him in ISA? How is that justified? We’ve got ppl like that Ahmad Said going about with nothing but dirt falling from his mouth, spiting evil into the air, insulting us Malaysians but do they do anything about that..No sir…they don’t.They go after RPK..
The thing is they can’t shut him down, no matter what they do…So they think if they lock him up, all will be over and done with. Sorry to tell you naive people that it doesn’t work that way! Everyone is going to fight ..to struggle for his freedom. One thing is for sure, the government of Badawi isn’t gaining any fans by making this move, perhaps some enemies. I don’t know what’s on their minds but one things is for certain…they are scared..Can you smell the fear?
Let them continue to cringe…to know that they cant stop us all. Come to Kelana Jaya Stadium at 8pm on 15th September 2008…show your solidarity….show them that we don’t crumble easy…Show them that they can’t use ISA to continue to silence the voices of the people.
September 12, 2008
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