Hello , friends....

My deepest apology for being silent for so long. Many things had happened since I last wrote . News of GE coming is blowing strong.Politicians are gearing up and diverse issues are being cooked up politically.People say in politics , there are no permanent friends or enemies . No doubt it carries some element of truth but to me , in politics there are permanent principles : principles of justice , equality , accountability  , integrity etc.Politicians come and go but these principles remain.My personal hope is that Pakatan Rakyat's leaders be more discerning as far as recruitment of new members are concerned. Be more vigilant against what the Malay maxim says : tali balut or undercover from BN.These tali baluts can easily transform into gunting dalam selimut at any times. Many die-hard DAP veterans are very upset to see that almost all the JKKKs' Chairmen in DUN Jawi are ex-BN men . They were all up in arms against DAP prior to 308  but now...... !The joke in Nibong Tebal is that : to be appointed as chairman of JKKK in DUN Jawi , no need to be a DAP veteran  just make sure you are formerly from MCA or Gerakan ! As a grass root leader of DAP , I really do not know how to explain to the party's veterans what more to the die hard DAP's supporters....Can some one up there help me ?

My fourth term as a city councillor

I was sworn in as a fourth-term city councillor on 7 Jan 2011.The Chief Minister of Penang , YAB Lim Guan Eng and his Deputy , Prof.Rama were the witnesses . As I walked to the stage , I had mixed feelings.If only I accepted the offer to stand in the 2008 GE , I would had been a YB , if not a state Exco . But then , life would had been dead busy. Now though just being a councillor , I had time for my loved ones , i mean quality time . I just bathed my family giant , that is my pet dog , Fang . When we got him , he was barely one foot in length and half foot tall. Now he is almost four times bigger. I just spent nice time chatting with my wife and my youngest son. No hurries , no time constraints...... Would I have the time if I am clued to my office at KOMTAR ? God knows .....

School reopens for year 2011

All you students must be back to school by now . For those taking PMR or SPM this year , nothing can replace diligence , u must work hard unless of course u wish to be lag behind. Don't ever believe in last minute preparation , u won't get the best but the left over ! Happy new year to every one .....

Chua Sio Lek coming to Penang !

Well , MCA supermo will be coming to Penang ,outwardly as PPC Chairman but the real motive is to spearhead MCA in the next coming GE. But i would like to remind the box-record CD actor that in politics , a lone ranger can't turn the tide , especially the lone ranger has a proven role in an immoral sex CD scandal . Pakatan is very ready for for him . Come to Penang , Chua , and we will tell all and SHOW ALL !

Ex-Umno crooks causing troubles again

The recent outburst by Zain is typical of UMNOTRANS who just can't flow with the spirit of Pakatan rakyat .Once they can't get what they want , their tails will slip out . U name it , Zahrin , Dzuklifli  nad now Zain.Once UMNO forever Umno. I pray and appeal to PKR ; pls do not blindly accept BN's spill overs . Doesn't PKR has enough of the damages that these oppotunists are causing ? for the sake on the stability of Pakatan Rakyat , especially with the coming GE , tolonghlah , tapis-tapis betul-betul be4 accepting them.

Malaysian-first ,race second ?

The debacle of choosing either as Malaysian-first or ethnic-first as
one's identity among our national leaders is indeed a sad reflection
of the state of ethnic unity in our country. After 53 years of
independence , we are still struggling to ascertain our basic identity
as a citizen . The One Malaysia ideal is far from our grasp.The recent
outburst of racist remarks and the retaliations thereof  do not speak
well of Malaysia as far as ethnic accommodation and co-existence are
concerned.Malaysians need to discard ethnocentrism which will only
breed cultural superiority and racial prejudice. The One Malaysia
concept should not remain as mere rhetoric . Mutual respect by each
and every ethnic essential . We  should not allow a handful of ultras
to erode the mutual trust and respect that have been established among
the various races in Malaysia.Being different in sociocultural values
does not mean there must be confrontations and conflicts. The
principle of Unity in Diversity is achievable if Malaysians learn to
perceive national issues from a more open-minded and universal
perspective.In short , let each and every Malaysian regards our ethnic
diversities as a cultural heritage than seeing it as a liability .

Life or lantern ?

There is one  leg-amputated Indian man who had a stroke after his wife died in 2005.He stays alone in the much-marginalized estate of Ladang Caledonia in Nibong Tebal . After seeing his predicament and agony  , I contacted a reporter from an English dailyon 23 Sept to highlight his plight.The reporter came , got the details , and took not less then 10 photos  It is the 5th day now but nothing came out .Instead of the plight of Mr. Vellu , the daily chose to highlight a lantern parade led by  a MCA Wanita's chief  in the same town of Nibong Tebal !My heart sank ...Mr.Vellu is still suffering in his hut in the Indian estate !Lantern triumphs over a agonized man !