Mike.Kilo.Zulu.
Everybody use Facebook like plastic bags these days. Practically everybody you know are on Facebook unless they like in Syria or Iran. It’s a great tool to catch up with friends who live in other places and can sometimes be a means of self expression. But it’s bad when it’s bad. Here are some rules to using Facebook.
1. Don’t create a Facebook unless you already have one
2. Add only your own friends who know you
3. Send invites to only your friends who are interested
4. Don’t forward every frigging message on your wall
5. Don’t clutter your profile page
6. Don’t use fake names
7. Put only your own picture
8. Don’t suggest your friend to other friend unless they know each other
9. Don’t miss reading everything on the screen
10. Stop using Facebook if you’re spending too much time on it
Prime minister Abdullah Badawi had just made the much anticipated announcement of today. Petrol will increase by 78 sen to RM2.70, effective midnight which according to media reports to mitigate oil subsidy burden. Expect news on price increase in all other goods and services looming in the coming weeks.
This year I will finally experience oil price increase that would directly affect me. Thinking about it makes me crazy. Among other things, I keep on worrying whether my favourite ice cream at Ikea would remain at RM1? It is definitely a bold move by the government, albeit very late, to announce such unpopular move at this moment of political awakening. It obviously shows that the government got caught in ‘now or never’ situation. Oil is like religion in Malaysia, everybody is emotionally passionate about it.
So yesterday, Umno president Abdullah Badawi said that BN’s unprecedented defeat in the last general election was due to the acts of saboteurs within the party. All news reports that I read/watched said that he did not comment on why did these Umno members sabotage in the first place?
Today, the deputy president Najib Razak went on saying that the party had an idea on the individuals who were allegedly involved in sabotaging activity. Again, what, in the party’s idea, did actually these “saboteurs” do?
Tengku Zafrul on where Malaysia is heading as global player when addressing Malaysian students in London. Not surprised at all he didn’t emphasise on innovation, something which Malaysia certainly lack of.
Update: So, he did talk about it and I’m wondering what did the students ask him and how did he reply. However, I’m indeed very [...]
One thing that I’ve just realized is that politicians are mostly ugly.
Those good-looking ones usually don’t make it far in politics.
Okay, maybe politics make people ugly.
It’s hardly news by now that Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi announced his new cabinet line-up.
I watched the news on TV a couple of times today and just couldn’t help but to pick up the line where the prime minister appeared to be praising his own self.
Watch the video by The Star and seek to 0:49.
This is what we call masuk bakul something, something in Malay. Forget already. But you know lah the masuk bakul thingy.
So our dear prime minister has heard many times, has read many articles and comments. Guess, he didn’t actually hear and read much.
Anyhow, what a great way to face a defeat: not admitting it.
I’ve actually planned to host this site on different domain names. Since, I can’t afford the for another domain name (yet), it remained just an idea until some one made me to test it.
And so, it does work. Basically the idea is to host one WordPress instance on multiple domain names by using advanced options in wp-config.php and domain pointer.
While following the Malaysiakini’s live reports on the general election, it came to my thinking, shall a new government is elected out of this general election, what will they need to do? Optimistic thinking? Maybe, but judging how the opposition currently leading the votes counting thus far, it is not impossible.
They would first need to form a coalition and deal with issues rising from it. Then, form a unified functional cabinet and commit into institutional reforms by replacing bad laws and policies.
The new government must, lastly, maintain good performance and popularity and keep peace and stability at check.
Last Saturday, I attended the launch of New Malaysian Essays 1. Four of the writers, Brian Yap, Saharil Hasrin Sanin, Aminuddin Mahmud and Amir Muhammad were at the Annexe Studio, Central Market for the launch.
The book is the first of an annual series of non-fiction writings on Malaysia. There are six very long, very interesting essays by six distinguished writers. Other writers including Sonia Randhawa and Burhan Baki.
At the event, Amir told some behind-the-scene stories, his inspirations and aspirations for the book. Mia Palencia and Jerome Kugan entertained the crowd with lively performances. They both have new records coming out. Bernice Chauly and Chuah Guat Eng were also there promoting their books.
Prime Minister Badawi dissolved the parliament yesterday despite denying that a day earlier. Some people call him a liar. The announcement really knocked Keadilan and DAP for six. I feel indifferent about anticipating the upcoming election mainly because I am not voting.
Still, it will be very interesting to observe the election this year. It amazed me learning how the internet making an enormous impact in politics. I can’t wait to see the final products of this year Freedom Film Festivals. The recent developments in Malaysian politics are such eye opening revelations. It will definitely be the best general election experience. And personally, my experience working at Malaysiakini gives me a broader perspective on Malaysian politics.
So what are the things you’re looking towards this election
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