Kereta, Patriotik dan orang bodoh

Sejahtera dan Salam

Adapun dengan harapan yang besar agar seluruh umat manusia berada di dalam keadaan yang sihat. Tidaklak saya kisah akan bangsa dan agama mereka. Semua mereka adalah sama di sisi tuhan. Baru-baru ini ada kisah tentang Kerajaan Perak yang dikatakan tidak patriotik kerana replace Perdana dengan Camry. Berikut adalah beberapa petikan.

“Saya anggap tindakan kerajaan negeri ini sebagai tidak patriotik dan melanggar arahan Kerajaan Pusat sebelum ini,” katanya.

Dan ada lagi yang sungguh dungu sehinggakan sanggup berkata begini

“Kerajaan Perak telah membelakangkan kemampuan kereta tempatan apabila memilih Toyota untuk menjalankan urusan rasmi kerajaan,”

Itulah dia beberapa petikan daripada mereka yang hanya tahu berkata. Saya pasti tidak seorangpun dari mereka itu menggunakan kereta Proton sebagai kerata utama mereka. Cet!!! Kenapa Kerajaan Perak pilih Camry, pasti ada sebab. Anda semua pasti tahu beza Camry dan Proton Perdana.

Dek kerana tukar Perdana kepada Camry dikatakannya tidak Patriotik. Makna kata, seluruh umat Malaysia yang tidak menggunakan Proton adalah tidak patriotik. Bodoh punya pemikiran. Kurang membaca punya orang.

Ini yang paling kelakar, seperti tidak sekolah

“Apabila pemimpin kerajaan menggunakan kenderaan buatan luar, ia juga mendorong rakyat untuk tidak menggunakan kenderaan buatan tempatan,”

Oi. Rakyat Malaysia guna kereta Proton hanya sebagai kerta pertama. Ianya murah (tak murah manapun) dan mudah (Senang jual beb). Tidak ada serorang pun dari kalangan kami guna  kereta Malaysia kerana mencontohi Pemimpin. Tun Mahathir sendiri tak guna Proton.

Badut-badut akhir tahun lah kamu dua orang

World of Warcraft… looking back

Good Day and Salam Sejahtera

It is not wrong to assume World of Warcraft as the most addictive, popular and best MMORPG. It is revealed in research that 62% of MMORPG markets is held by World of Warcraft. Somewhere in January 2008, mmogchart.com, reported that World of Warcraft had reached 10 million users worldwide. Bear the numbers, 10 million subscribers, Malaysia has 25,274,132 (July 2008 est.) and Singapore has around 4,608,167 (July 2008 est.) [both numbers are taken from CIA World Factbook]. Imagine that, I am one of those 10 million people, slave of Blizzard Entertainment. Most of us pay approx. RM50 per month for the subscription fees. For 2 years, I have spent around RM1200 for this World of Warcraft (not including the expansion sets which is priced around RM99 for Burning Crusade and around RM150 for the latest Expansion The Wrath of the Lich King).

Come, we go back in time and learn who is this CULPRIT who introduced this game to me. First of all, I never blame him. The real culprit is my inner self who always want to be the Champion of the Horde. I have told this friend of mine to never give me the WoW Trial when he revealed his intention to me. “No! Don’t!!!” That was what I told him. A couple of hours later, he came with the game. Shittey!!! That was like 2 years ago when I was in Shah Alam. I did not even care to look at the game but he left it on my table, just on top of Xbox 360. I still remember that moment. He purposely put it there, my favourite spot, in front of the Computer.

It was as if the Box spoke to me “Munmon come and play this game. Show the world your inner self. Be the Champion of Thrall!”. /sigh. That was the moment. The very day of me choosing to be one of those 10 million players. Hey!!! It was not my fault at all. I am choiceless (this word does not exist!!!) at that time. People like me would understand why I made that decision.

Then, my life has changed. Social-Life is less important to me now. I don’t really care for party and such. This World of Warcraft is my life now.

Cheerio.

Successfully upgraded to WP 2.7

Good Evening and Salam

On 10th December, WordPress released new version of its blogging software, codenamed John Coltrane, an American Jazz musician. This new release features many back-end enhancement. You know, the stuff that you will never see unless you own WordPress. All of my plugins work with this new version. /woot.

Let us see what’s new in version 2.7 (I don’t re-write stuff that has been written, I love this Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V)

  • XMLRPC Comments API
  • Keyboard shortcuts for comment moderation
  • Sticky Posts
  • Theme update api, like we do for plugins
  • Dashboard and write box rearranging (write box in trunk)
  • One-click plugin installs
  • Reply to comments from admin
  • Core updating
  • Frame-like method for moderating ping/trackbacks
  • Plugin browser embedded
  • PHPXref hosted on WordPress.org
  • Separate Large and Full image sizes, related improvements
  • Comment threading
  • Comment paging
  • Batch and inline editing
  • HTTPOnly cookies
  • Column hiding for all management pages
  • Post box hiding for all edit pages
  • Upgrades and install over SFTP
  • Template Tag wp_page_menu wrapper for wp_list_pages and support for Home page

Off all new features introduced in Version 2.7, the best for me would be the New Commenting System. Fast, easy and completely with no hassle. Get it now.

Almost there… 30 Years of living.

Good Afternoon and Salam Sejahtera

It has been a while since my last post. Too long. Last posted on 9th December. It’s 22 December now, just another 2 days before, my 30th years as a terrestrial being. All these years, I have learnt so much about living, trusting, giving up and loving as well as betrayals. Those are spices of life… my spices of life.

We are what we were yesterday. I could not believe I’ve made it this far. Lucky… Lucky for not being stupid and idiotic. Lucky to not wander so far in a faith crisis. Lucky to be alive and lucky to be me. For those idiotic things I did in the past… let it pass and let the bygones be bygones. For those who had betrayed me… by not keeping promises and running around the bushes. Hear this when I say “This Man forgives you!!!”.

Well, as time approaches… me look back far in time. I used to be thin, sporty and active. Now.. no more. I can’t even jump as I used to do 7 years ago. This Man is getting bigger and bigger.

Sigh….

What makes us uniquely humans

Good Afternoon and Salam Sejahtera

It has been a long time since my last post. Well, I am so much into the World of Warcraft. The Legendary Rogue of Ayubi, Loktaramish. Heroics now and then, preparing to Raid Naxxramas. I leave everything behind when I am in Azeroth. The worst addiction of 21st Century, World of Warcraft.

Okay, what makes us unique as a human. Is it brain? or Ability to think? Is it lust or desire? I don’t agree with all of those. Animals have lust, brain and ability to think too. But… animals have not what we Humans do. The magic hand of blaming others – Pointing Fingers. To deny errors and blame others. Recently, another landslide had occurred somewhere in Bukit Antarabangsa and this is not the 1st time. 13 landslides have occurred since Dec 11, 1993, Highland Towers tragedy. Warnings have been given but the men in power did nothing.

Pointing finger is he final solution. And it is the best. IEM blamed the government for the lack of systematic regulatory measure on the safety of hillside development. Toyo blames Khalid for not being on the top of the problem. In retaliation, Khalid simply states that most of the hillside projects were approved by Toyo. This is normal as human being. Pointing fingers to others to deny responsibility or… this is interesting… to act like a champion.

Shut Up la Tempe, let Khalid do his work. As far as I am concern, he is better than you. Konon “Was given reports every 3 month….”. Why did you do… “Nothing!!!”

Well, that makes us unique as a human… Pointing Fingers!!!

Take Care

Proud to be an orc!!!

Good Evening and Good Day

To all World of Warcraft players, salutation to all of you. For the past few days, I have been questing in Dragon Blight for hours. I want to unlock the Battle for Undercity which is so far the most Epic Quest in World of Warcraft. Not just Epic, very-very Epic. The best quest line in World of Warcraft. The longest and most happening quest.

What makes me happy and proud as a Horde, specifically an Orc, is this questline : Blood Oath of the Horde. One of the series of Chain Quests to unlock the Battle for Undercity. This is the Blood Oath of the Horde;

Lok’tar ogar! Victory or death – it is these words that bind me to the Horde. For they are the most sacred and fundamental of truths to any warrior of the Horde.

I give my flesh and blood freely to the Warchief. I am the instrument of my Warchief’s desire. I am a weapon of my Warchief’s command.

From this moment until the end of days I live and die – For the Horde!

By reading the text alone will me me shiver and anxious. Any hordling will be proud to be one.

Yoga is Haram!!! Really??

Good Evening and Salam Sejahtera

Malaysia’s Fatwa Council is at it again. 1st they declared tomboyish character as haram. This one I have nothing to say. To rule out what is clearly true is like making a fool of yourself. I don’t understand why those non-Muslims barking aloud. This fatwa does not concern them at all, nor the jurisdiction. It is applicable only to Muslims and Muslims only. Such is the character of the non-learned. It’s the same with Hudud, none Muslims need not to worry.

However, this time around, I have something to say. Why is Yoga haram when it shouldn’t be. Unless, it has Hinduism characteristic, it is not haram. What are they doing?

Yoga – practices that involve physical movements, worshiping and chanting – is officially prohibited (haram) in Islam, the National Fatwa Council declared today. The decision was expected as the council had previously argued that the ancient practice of yoga contains Hindu ‘religious elements’.

This is absurd. Total nonesense. I don’t see any possibilities Yoga may erode one’s faith. Ohhh. I get it, since Yoga came from India, originating from India (Hindu). It is haram now. Will Tai-Chi be declared haram too? Sometimes, clerics need to do some reading and thorough investigations. Haram is haram. No doubt about it.

You could do Yoga or Kung Fu etc or anything that was based on some other faith etc, but it is important that you do not accept the belief system that goes with it. i.e. to believe in Karma, reincarnation….. So in Yoga, certain exercises are based on Hindu acts of worship, such as the Sun Salutation, where they would praise and worship the sun.. (don’t do it as this is clearly haram but the others…)

OKlah. Need to be more learned on this.

English in Maths and Science?

Good Morning and Salam Sejahtera

Just another round of expressing my 2 cents to the world. If it annoys you then I am sorry. BTW, this is my realm. Not yours!!! I can even post my nude pictures if I wanted to. Buzz off if you don’t like it here. While waiting for ePrints to finish its compilation on Ubuntu Server, I browse Malaysiakini for any good news. And I found 1 good letter in English in Maths and Science. Again with the same reason, why must English in Maths & Science. Usually, these would be the reasons:

  1. To improve their English
  2. To broaden their employment opportunities

Ok. No doubt that English is very important (Well those Japs can do without it). My argument here is, mastering English should be made in English Class, not in Maths and Science. I do not see any relations to improve English with teaching Maths and Science in that language. Well, I did not learn Maths and Science in English but I can speak, write and understand English, Engrish, Minglish and broken very well.

Tun Dr. Mahathir could do anything at that time. Let say, he urged schools to make use B.Melayu in Maths and Science. None of this will happen. And… most of us be not wasting time with this issue. Maths and Science in English is absolute nonsense if the aim is to improve English.

Language is very unique. Very unique in a sense of multiple subject areas need to be addressed. Language has reading and comprehension, grammar, writing as well as listening and speaking. All languages have these elements. Where do those elements appear in Maths and Science? (Di Celah Beda Lah!!!).

Improve English, Yes you must. But do it right!! Do it properly. Do not join the band wagon of those imbeciles.

What’s wrong with our Education System?

Good Evening and Salam Sejahtera

I have read an article in Malaysiakini.com about conducting IB Exam in schools. All about revamping our education system and continuing using English as the medium for Mathematics and Science. /rofl. Why English on those 2 subjects? I believe, this must be the reason, an untested hypotheses and phailed (failed) reason : “To improve English among those students“. Well, this is all Bull Shit. Nothing is better than a pure English Class for English Language. Teaching Mathematics and Science in English will only hinder our children’s development. English should be taught in English Class, just like B. Melayu in its own class.

It is true that our education system is ancient. It is obsolete and examination oriented. It does not focus on human development. It is a fail system. That’s why we have so many “Yes Sir” type of person. Few can break free from this curse. Few can see the light of truth and few can really think for themselves instead of “Yes Sir”.

I do not agree with English as medium for Mathematics and Science if the main reason is to improve English. What the hell man. Instead of teaching Mathematics and Science, teachers will need to teach English as well. And not in English Class. This is plain Bull Shit. Not working as intended… Hello!!!! All those idiots passing out these policies are indeed imbeciles. English should be taught in English Class. That’s the only way to improve English.

I still remember, me Ex-Dean used to say

Read in English, Speak in English, Smile in English, Have your dream in English. You will improve your English.

And where do you start to use English in School? English Class, English Language Society and English whatever. Not in Mathematics and Science. Those are phailed (failed) missions. Unfortunately, many do not realise about this. And what not, those unlucky students, having failed with English, teaching Maths and Science in English will only worsen their studies.

Okay, what the hell is not right about our Education System in School. The very first thing is the method of teaching. Almost all subjects do not focus on Human-Development. I mean, none of these subjects provide the ground for our children to think. They are all taught with a pre-defined subjects with no room of explorations. To think out of the box? Meh, with this kind of system, no way!!!

Example in Class1

Teacher : Who knows what is a Mango?
Poor Little Child : Teacher! Teacher! I know. I know.
Teacher : How does it taste like?
Poor Little Child : Sweet!
Teacher : (Without event realise that Ripe Mango do taste nice and sweet) WRONG!!! Mango is sour!!!
Poor Little Child : NO! I ate it yesterday. It was sweet.
Teacher : Sit Down!!! Mango is sour

That’s how our current education system. They have set the rules for these poor children to follow. No ground for exploration. How do you expect our children to grow and learn. You should know that at this age, Standard 1, Standard 2 and Standard 3, children are very eager to know almost anything. They have this kind of drive that we must manipulate to shape them into thinkers!!! Not Yes Sir Man!!

Think wise and be wise. The system needs total modification.

Malaysia boleh terima PM bukan Melayu??

Sejahtera dan Selamat Maju Jaya

Semoga anda sekalian berada di dalam keadaan yang gagah serta sihat. Adapun World of Warcraft : Wrath of the Lich King sudah berada di dalam pasaran. Copy saya masih berada di kedai Auntie Lollipop di Subang Parade (Mungkin Anda Kenal!!). Baru-baru ini mantan Perdana Menteri, Tun Dr. Mahathir, ada memberi ucaptama di Perdana Discourse Series di Perdana Leadership Foundation. Tema PDS pada kali ini adalah Bangsa Malaysia. Siri ini (yang ke-8) adalah salah satu daripada 10 siri yang dikelolakan oleh Perdana Leadership Foundation yang juga ditaja oleh Proton.

Suka saya berkata disini, apabila Tun Dr. Mahathir bercakap, ataupun memberi sepatah dua-kata, ramai orang yang akan teruja. Semua orang suka nak dengar apa dia nak cakap. Setiap kali siri ini diadakan, atau mana2 event yang melibatkan Tun Dr. Mahathir, sambutannya adalah amat menggalakkan. Sehinggakan ada orang yang menyangkakan Perdana Leadership Foundation adalah kubu kuat Tun Dr. Mahathir, ianya ada tidak benar sama sekali. Kaji2lah dahulu akan sebab penubuhan PLF dan fungsi utama PLF. Tidak ada satupun daripada misi dan visinya adalah untuk kepentingan orang tua itu.

Saya kalau ada orang salah anggap dengan PLF ini mmg saya tidak berapa nak suka. Itu adalah tempat bermulanya karier saya sebagai seorang Librarian. Jadi musti mau hormat. Tun Dr. Mahathir ada berkata di bahawasanya:

Sesiapa saja, baik Melayu atau bukan Melayu, boleh menjadi Perdana Menteri Malaysia asalkan dia “Bangsa Malaysia”.

Itu adalah pendapat Yang berbahgia Tun. Tapi, tidak semestinya, saya akan bersetuju dengan pendapat Tun. Saya tidaklah seperti penyokong-penyokong beliau yang fanatik. Apa sahaja Tun kata, sokong!!! Tidak perlu pikir-pikir. Itulah dia Penyokong Fanatik beliau. Seperti tiada tulang belakang hendaknya. Haruslah kita berfikir dahulu sebelum menerimanya.

Saya memang tidak ada masalah untuk sesiapapun menjadi PM di Malaysia. Cina, India, Hindu, Buddha, Chrisitan, Muslim, Jawa, Melayu, Islam, Atheist, Banjar atau sesiapa pun. Asalkan yang adil dan saksama sahaja. Bukannya zalim dan thagut.

Namun, suka saya tekankan disini, kebanyakan orang-orang UMNO dan orang-orang Melayu masih belum bisa menerima PM yang bukan melayu. Ini kita dapat lihat dengan perlantikkan Pengurus Besar PKNS. Berduyuh-duyun bantahan daripada masyarakat MELAYU dengan appointment itu. Heboh diperkatakan Tan Sri Khalid khianat kepada orang-orang Melayu (Celah Mana!!). Inilah yang dipanggil Serkap Jarang. Yang menuduh orang di atas sana, yang BODOH mengikut adalah mereka yang dungu. Siapa yang Khianat sebenarnya? I don’t know you tell me!!! Meh! Itu baru PKNS, belum yang di atas lagi.

Kalau macam ini keadaanya, bila pula Malaysia sudah bersedia menerima PM Bukan Melayu?? Okey. Pikir-pikirkan lah!!