To Whom The Bell Tolls?

Dear Friends And Fellow Malaysians

Let Us March Together Into A New Frontier!

LET US WELCOME 2010 WITH A ROARING SUCCESS!

What A Way To Go!

Clip: Angela Ooi

Clip: Estrelita

The Burmese People Need Our Moral Support

The Burmese people or Myanmars (as the Junta wants to be known for the Burmese) are refugees in our country.

They desperately want to go home too, but the Junta will arrest and put them in hard labour camp. They are consistantly living in fear because many are illegal immigrants in our country.

In a courteous way they are inviting Malaysians to be with them in this 4th.Anniversary. If you want to know more about Aung San Suu Kyi, then be there and hear it from the horse's mouth.

We can't be too sure not to be like them in foreign country.

Time For Rejoicing!

No matter what faith we believe in and no matter what colour our skins are. This is the time for rejoicing among the brotherhood of Man.

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Canine Mambo - Anyone?

Clip: Angela Ooi

Laughter Is Sweeter Than Wine

It Is The Victory That Counts!



The 31st. Asia Pacific Conference on East Timore II Participants.
Each of them was awarded RM30,000 over their illegal detention by the police.

This is the milestone in the history of activism in Malaysia!

Who Is Santa Clause?

Clip:Estrelita

Any Takers In Malaysia?

Clip: Sokewong

Gunasegaran Inquest 16 Dec 2009

Today’s hearing into Gunasekaran’s inquest saw the police officers giving their testimony. Their body language was the tell-tale signs of discomfort when questioned by lawyer Visvanathan.

Out of the blues and to the surprise of many, Visvanathan asked the coroner for the locus in quo (to visit the place where the cause of action arose) wanting to ascertain what had actually taken place, because the photos given by the police are vague.

The coroner granted the request.

Gunasegaran Inquest - 15 Dec 2009

Death at police custody - Gunasegaran Inquest for the 14th. and 15th. December 2009.

The sister and brother-in-law of the deceased, four reporters and two members from the public were present in today’s inquest.

Two police photographers took the witness stand and admitted that there were no photos taken to show the details of the external anatomy.

A warrant of arrest was issued for the absence of the arresting officer who was not in court this morning. The inquest was adjourned to tomorrow at 9.00 a.m.

M.Visvanathan, the counsel for the deceased family volunteered his services. Thank god that we have a lawyer like him to help those seemed to be left forgotten. Such revere virtue is hard to come by.

This Is What You Should Not Miss

Strategic Information and Research Development Centre and Youth for Change cordially invite you to a Public Lecture by the well-known public intellectual, Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram of the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs.



When will we ever learn? Has Malaysia learnt the correct lessons from past crises?

Date: 16 December 2009 (Wed)

Time: 7.30 p.m.

Venue: Hotel Singgahsana, Persiaran Barat, off Jalan Sultan, 46760 Petaling Jaya (next to Taman Jaya LRT Station)

Is Three a Lucky Number?

Clip: Estrelita

2nd Annual Civil Society Award - 2009

If we were to turn back the pages of time and ask what we had done for ourselves, it will not be a surprise to realize that there are “things” that have been left undone.

If we cannot get the “things” done for ourselves then how can we do “anything” good for another?

People tend to be excited easily when a tragic situation of another fellow human happens. But sad to say like the ebb tide, it disappears just as fast as it has come.


Be it from the individuals or groups, we are blessed that there are still concerned people out there who are selfless.

We are living in a chaotic world where we the people allow the rich and powerful to steal from us, the nation’s wealth, and the people’s self-respect yet we are willing to say nothing about it. We prefer to depend on others to fight the cause and choose to be the judge, jury and executioner in our own comfort zone.

Who are the “we” then? It can be anyone of us who falls in this category of disgust!

The Civil Society 2nd.Annual Award for those distinguished recipients has harnessed the belief that there is a quantum of headcount that has sprouted to stand up to what they believe in. Syabas!

Civil Society 2nd.Annual Award Nominees are:

1. Sarawak Penan Community

2. Wong Chin Huat

3. HINDRAF

4. BERSIH

5. JERIT

6. Jawatankuasa Mempertahankan Sekolah Asal Damansara dan Memohon Sekolah Kedua

7. Jawatankuasa Bertindak Menentang Penggunaan Cyanide Dalam Pelombongan Emas Di Bukit Koman Raub, Pahang.

The 2009 Civil Society Award organised by The Chinese Assembly Hall went to:

1. Sarawak Penan Community
2. Raja Petra Kamaruddin.
3. Sisters in Islam.

Note: Not in the order but they are the equal winners. CONGRATULATIONS!

Whiter The Constitution?

What's the fuss after all? How the State Constitution is interpreted and capitalised by those in power is all about the lessons to be learnt from the Perak crisis.

The forum at MBPJ Civic Centre on the 09 November 2009 saw MB Nizar, Prof. Dato Shaad and Constitutional lawyer Tommy Thomas presenting their views on the "hostile takeover" of the Perak government.

Caught Red Handed

Look at what he was doing would make you think twice to buy anything to eat at this "mamak" shop. He became conscious when he saw my video camera but unaware that I was recording his unhygienic way of packing the "papadum" but not him. Why unaware? It is his dirty habit that's why!

Wanting to open the plastic bag, he blew into it and walla! Then, he conveniently packed the pieces into the plastic bag. Just imagine his saliva and the amount of bacteria he had added to make what you are going to eat with the "extra flavour" coated with sugar, spice and everything nice!

The Magic Of White Christmas

This drawing was sent to me by Anthony Phun. Do not just look at the drawing but decipher the fine lines. You will see images as well.

Christmas is approaching and the magic is in the air. As usual, One Utama puts up the deco of the well-celebrated Christmas.

When the jingles continue to fill the air, it is like a transformation to the realm of serenity which is beyond words.

Walk A Mile In My Shoes

The world seems cruel when a desperate soul needs solace yet nowhere to go or there is no one to turn to. Walking down the street of "Come What May" is the common path to take by not knowing what is waiting at the other end.

There are too many Malaysians - man, woman and child, who are in such predicaments, but where to go from there or whom to turn to?

It is only the members of the caring society and politicians who know that they have to do something correct for their fellow Malaysians, and no matter what cases and no matter who you are!

Please go to this blog: http://gnanam2009.wordpress.com/ for more details and read what "lucifer buttler" has posted.

Disastrous!

The gutsy stunt in the air.

Clip: Estrelita.

When not having enough from the movie 2012, then watch this.

Clip: Angela Ooi.

A Trip To Pulau Ketam

The ferries to Pulau Ketam are either an air-conditioned one or with a choice to take a converted version from the trawler.

Not knowing the choices available, we boarded whichever available and ended with a converted ferry from a trawler. It took one hour-journey to our destination while the other took half the time.

The advantages are the open view and the strong breeze with good view from both sides for photography. The disadvantages are the deafening noise from the roaring engine and slow pace skimming over the choppy sea.

In the rocky trawler-ferry on the way to Pulau Ketam, this couple with their young infant caught my attention.

Well, it was a brilliant idea for the exhausted father to place his baby to sleep on his body. Unfortunately, a seven feet long piece of wood supporting the life jackets fell on them.

The supervisor came to investigate not knowing that two teen-age passengers had earlier fooling around and accidentally pulled the wooden pole loosen. The vibration from the trawler-ferry finally saw the mishap taken place.

The supervisor went to the couple after the investigation and handed them a red-packet as a gesture of apology. Luckily, the baby and his father were unhurt.

The residents of Pulau Ketam lead a mundane life with a population of 8000 is made up of Chinese from the “Teochew”, “Hokkien”and “Hainanese” speaking clans. No wonder the younger generation have made their ways out to the mainland to look for greener pastures.

The houses are all built on stilt above the mangrove swamps now occupied by about half the populace.

As far back in the early fifties, Pulau Ketam was a desolated island of mangroves swamp where crabs were in abundance. The fisherman arrived for crabs and made daily trip back to the mainland with their catch.

The journey then (without engines) took nearly the whole day to travel to and fro from the mainland. The fishermen build a small house and stayed overnight and such convenience saw more houses sprouting around the island.

When the small populace wanted to stay permanently, the “Chuan Eng Bio” temple was built as the guardian for their safety and solace.

From 1960's to 1970's, post office, primary school and the other basic facilities sprouted in this island as well. Today, a secondary school has become a reality.

Unfortunately, fires in 1967 and 1972 had destroyed all the houses and shop lots in Jalan Besar and Sungai Dalam. All the shops were rebuilt later. For preventive measures, the Bomba Sukarela Pulau Ketam was formed in 1972. All volunteer members are from Pulau Ketam's residents.

In 1991, the new jetty was ready for use, and pipe water was supplied from the mainland by the state government.

In 1993, the Hospital Desa Pulau Ketam was set up to serve the village.

During 1994's Christmas Day, another fire destroyed four shops on the main street.

In 1998, Pulau Ketam experienced a slight flood. It affected roughly 30% of the residential areas.

In the same year, Alam Flora started to collect the detritus to make this island more presentable.

In 1999, the new ferry services came into being. One of the KTM terminals located at Pork Klang, and the convenience of transportations make the journey to and fro Pulau Ketam easier and time saving.

Today, Pulau Ketam is equipped with almost all the basic facilities. It also plays a role as a major fish, crabs, prawns provider to Klang valley, and as tourist destination for the state of Selangor.

The major activities were catching crabs, fishes and prawns.

The trip back to the mainland was rather amusing. The conductress of the trawler-ferry put up an entertaining sail home.

A septuagenarian, she sang and danced like a “child” in her world of her own. In different dialects, she churned out all her favourites.

Shock was the word! Many passengers were taken by surprise by her spontaneous teasers. Some were sceptical that she was herself while some may take it as her gimmicks to keep all the passengers in their seats.

Somewhere beneath her physical exterior, she could be a very lonely individual who enjoys seeing people laugh and be amused. To her, it is gratifying!

Salute woman, keep it coming!

Hindraf 2nd.Anniversary Prayers - Rawang (Nov 29 2009)

The trumpet blows for the ceremony to start, but in a tame affair. The crowd is expected to be overwhelming, but a handful that could be counted.

The ceremony starts without much fanfare under a watchful eye of an Indian Special Branch officer hanging around like a sore thumb.

The prayers continues ...

With due respect, we take our leave by 11.00 a.m. heading to Port Klang.

Hindraf 2nd.Anniversary - Nov 25 2009

Each Time When There Is Heavy Rain, STREAMYX Will Not Fail To Drive Anyone Up The Wall.

No More Patience For Their Silly Excuses, So CUT, CUT and CUT The Lousy Service - I Wonder Is There Any Services At All!

Gnampragasam Anthony

June 15 2009 brought an abrupt shock once again to learn of another death in police custody. He was Gnapragasam Antony, a father of three girls and four boys who died on June 14 2009.

The family knew about their father’s demise a day later, and was told to collect his body at the mortuary of University Hospital.





There are four good Samaritans who helped the family through rough times by providing financial aids. With the help of YB Elizabeth Wong, she is helping the eldest son, Yanam, in his tertiary education.

There are many kind-hearted Malaysians who want to help and can help in whatever ways. Please continue to do so.



When the bread winner of the family is cruelly removed from the family (in whatever situations) it is always those who are left behind have to suffer. What more, when the school going children become uncertain what to come next

If the society refuses to lend a hand, chances are that the young children are left to fend for themselves, and perhaps walk into the open arms of social crimes.



Yanam, now works as a promoter and walks to work some three kilometers away to save on the bus fares. He takes his breakfast at home and returned for dinner, and most of the days he has to skip his lunch.

His fortitude lies in his perseverance because he knows too well that his mother and younger siblings depend on him and another sister who works as well.

Yanam needs the education to help him make good in life. Whatever the future lies in him and his family depends on how the society can play a role to help a little. Deprivation in whatever situation is very painful, and this is where caring Malaysians can play a role to say - we care!

Note: A featured documentary on this case is in the making and will be available soon.

Demolition With A Touch Of Style

Clip: Estrelita

Two Trillion Tonnes

Clip: Angela Ooi

Are You Coming?

Come One Come All

We Owe It To Hindraf!

The Last Laugh

Clip: Sokewong.

Who Are The Ugly Malaysians?

The 23 detained on Nov 09 2008 were on RM1,800 bail each.

Today (Nov 13 2009) at Duta Court, the 29 arrested (mostly GMI members) on August 01 at the Anti-ISA Rally were on RM500 bail each.

The 23 detained on Nov 09 were deemed to be very dangerous because they carried white candles and some armed with video camcorders. It is not too late to realize that singing the National Anthem could be arrested as well.

Lawyers asking why peaceful gathering was against the law (despite been enshrined in the Constitutions) were also arrested by the police!

No Malaysian has the right to a peaceful assembly and no Malaysian has the right to question the police.

Long Live 1Malaysia!

A Bad Morning Indeed

Clip: Angela Ooi

1 Year Today

The Anti-ISA Candlelight Vigil gathering on the 9th.November 2008 was a meaningful and memorable one for those who were present. But, it was marred by the sudden arrest of some participants at the field of MBPJ in the midst of singing Negaraku.

Yesterday was the first anniversary of the 23 arrested and a second anniversary for BERSIH today.

This photo (taken inside the Black Maria), holds a special memory for the 23 people detained on the 9th of November 2008.

Some were handcuffed and squeezed into the dark and stuffy “container” like cattle taken to a slaughter house.

Had the experience made them frightened and had nightmares for the whole one year? No! They have become angrier and adamant to seek justice until the end.

It was a wrongful arrest!

This morning saw YB Lim Kit Siang's presence to show support.

Friends and bloggers made their presence felt.

A portion of the crowd



What a way to celebrate the anniversary.

Teoh Beng Hock Exhumation

The post-mortem would be carried out by forensic pathologist Dr Shahidan Md Noor.

Teoh Beng Hock's remains to be exhumed on Nov 21 and the second-post mortem to be conducted on Nov 22 at the Sungai Buloh Hospital.

Thai pathologist Dr. Pornthip Rojanasunand is allowed to be present.

Teoh Beng Hock's parents, sister Teoh Lee Lan and brother Teoh Meng Kee were present in court.

It is not difficult to comprehend a mother's love for her children but it is very difficult to feel how a mother feels to have lost her son.

Holding the portrait of her beloved son is the feel she could only ask for, like cuddling "him" as a baby in reminiscence.

It is a cruel world we are living in and only with love and faith that we could live for another day.

Dance Your Blues Away

Dancing is a sure way of exercising and is also a form of communication that you could feel the vibes flowing through the body.

Irrespective of age and gender, why not learn to dance like there is no tomorrow? Dancing is a great stress reliever that makes you feel good and this is where it gives you the most out of life!

They are never too young!

Clip: Estrelita

She is never too old!

Clip: Robert Choo

MB vs MB

It was not a surprise to see newsmakers outnumbered the supporters (from both sides of the divide) at the Palace of Justice this morning.

The MB vs MB case to determine the rightful "Mentri Besar" of the state of Perak had lost its impact because the people who support Barisan know of their "sure win" and those who support Pakatan know of the outcome.

The best solution is to go for the state by-election for the Perakians to decide once and for all who should be their choice of mentri besar. However, it is seasier said than done!

Not only Perakians but also Malaysians are fed-up with what is happening in Perak. It is up to the federal government to use its wisdom to hear the people out in order to save Malaysia from further embarrassment!

MB vs MB (04 Oct 2009)

I caught up with YB Nga Kor Ming of P60-Taiping to hear his views over the MB vs MB case in the Palace of Justice this afternoon.

One For The Road!

Clips: Estrelita.

Peter Chong - Special Assistant To YB Sivarasa

Video: Paul Wong.