2008: International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE)

The year 2008 has been proclaimed as the IYPE by the United Nation's General Assembly. Despite having a list of virtuous programmes to run throughout the year, there're merely a small number of people who know this. Publicity is lacking. All nations should take the initiative in promoting IYPE, primarily to enhance the understanding of the importance of earth systems.

Click here to read more on the IYPE Student Contest organised by National IYPE Committee.
Winners will receive an invitation to attend the four-day (11-14 Feb 2008) Global Launch Event of the IYPE in Paris. Fully sponsored.

Good enough to motivate me to participate!

Cardiff University Students' Union organised the Freshers Fair 2008 today.
I'm now a member of 4 exciting societies this year!

Quotes on LEADERSHIP to ponder upon

*(from left) Lopes, Hadi & me during the UKEC Council meeting last year in October

I came across this list of a great leader's criteria that I wish to share with everyone here:

1. The LEADER must have a dream larger than those he/she leads.
2. The LEADER must have an attitude superior than those he/she leads.
3. The LEADER is responsible and admits when he/she made a mistake.
4. The LEADER is a decision maker.
5. The LEADER puts those he/she leads first.
6. The LEADER sets the example by being in front of the pack.
7. The LEADER displays a commitment to integrity and character.
8. The LEADER strives in excellence in all things.
9. The LEADER displays a commitment in personal growth.
10. The LEADER has the highest level of persistence and determination.

Here's a quote which I got that exemplifies the courage behind an inspirational leader:

"I will persist until I succeed. I was not delivered unto this world in defeat, nor does failure course in my veins. I am not a sheep waiting to be prodded by my shepherd. I am a lion and I refuse to talk, to walk, or to sleep with the sheep. I will hear not those who weep and complain, for their disease is contagious. Let them join the sheep. The slaughterhouse of failure is NOT in my destiny!"

Learn to lead, for you will then succeed!

Which society to join, and which not?

The Societies Fair will be held at the Student Union's Great Hall, commencing at 10.00am. This is one of the annual attractions of the Student Union where clubs & societies compete with each other in recruiting new members. The societies' previous activities will be on display as well as the plans throughout the year.

* Picture taken during Perantau Cup, Manchester

I will list a few criteria which you might want to ponder on while giving yourself some time to choose the society you'd like to join

1. If you are a newcomer to the university, you might want to join a society that is closely attached to your identity; Islamic Society, Jewish Society, Malaysian Society, Japanese Society and so on. These societies have the potential of attracting members of the same background as you, hence making it easy for you to mingle with your close-knit community.

2. If you have been joining one or two societies before, I'd recommend you to stick on the same society, but do take the opportunity to rise in the ranks. This is a chance for you to learn & develop your leadership skills. Get new experience in organising & explaining your plans for new members. New members normally would respect you because of your experience. Don't worry too much on your capability in becoming a great leader because everyone makes mistakes! Learn, coz the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement!

3. You might feel that you've had enough with the society you've joined for 2 years in a row, so now's the time to take up a new challenge. Try out other societies which could provide you a platform to explore your inner talents to a greater stage.

a. Political-based society (Labor, Conservative, LibDems) if you'd like to learn more on British politics
b. Charity-based society (SVC, BACCUP etc) if you want to know how to run a charity, non-profit organisation in the future
c. Missionary-type society (Islamic, FOSIS, Jew etc) are for those who'd like to do some missionary work.

Don't worry of not getting a high position. It's the exposure that counts! Focus on your attitude, coz where focus goes, energy flows. Positive attitude creates greater aptitude, which directly brings you to a higher altitude!

Political Move

What's that?

My definition of the phrase is simple: doing things while others don't exactly know your underlying intentions.

I learnt a lot of this when I was in Malaysia, and successfully applied in a few occasions. Here are some cases you'd probably interested to study:

1. Walking in a group with a married couple.
Suppose you're having a vacation somewhere exotic with a group of friends. It so happen that there's 1 married couple amongst the herd. You guys were walking upstream by the river. Knowing that the married couple need to spend a little time together, you'd probably have to do something.
Political move: Get in front of the herd unnoticeably. Keep talking until you feel that it's the right time to stop the group. Tell them you're shoelaces are untied. Take your time. At the same time, engage in a conversation on the current scenery. Continue walking after stopping for a while.
Intention: Let the married couple walk further in front a little bit. They might want to chat on something in private. Your friends might not notice this, but the married couple will surely appreciate your effort!

2. Taking ablution (read: wudhu') while the kids are praying
Suppose you and a few friends came to prayer room with kids whom you're confident enough they've not reach puberty. They are praying in congregation. You might not want to join the congregational prayer (read: jama'ah), yet you do not want to potray that you're a lazy guy hanging around outside the prayer room.
Political move: Invite your friends to repeat your ablution. Say to them that it's absolutely fine to take ablution more than once. Do it slowly. Normally kids pray at an amazing speed. Proceed to the prayer room when they've given their salam.
Intention: This is much related to the sciences (read: fiqh) of praying, on which I might not want to explain further. Please Google the relevan sites.

3. Becoming the Imam of a prayer in a congested prayer room
This normally occur in public buildings such as offices, train stations, airports etc. Suppose you enter a common prayer room of a public place and the room is already congested with people praying and leaving. The new ones came and prayed alone at any free spots. Yet, there're plenty of people waiting in line to pray.
Political move: Take your ablution as quick as possible. Go into the room and find someone who'd willing to pray together. Proceed to the front of the room. Be the Imam. Recite the takbir and surah aloud (which doesn't distract others whom are praying by themselves).
Intention: Besides striving to attain greater reward (read: Ajr), we have to consider those whom are waiting. People will notice that you're praying in jama'ah. Those whom had done will leave the front lines, and the new ones will join. Eventually, you've created spaces for the rest to pray comfortably!

Morale of these stories: THINK before you ACT/SAY

Taking screenshots, anyone?

I just learnt this cool technique on taking a screenshot of the website you're watching! It's quite simple, really, and it could be used in so many ways. Your imagination is its limitation. Here's how:

A. Taking a screenshot of a website

1. Go to any website that you like
2. Press the 'Prt Scr' button on your keyboard (it's located right next to your F12 key)
3. Open up 'Paint'
4. Go to 'Edit', and click on 'Paste'
5. Save it to any folder that you prefer
6. Upload it to your blog!

B. Taking a screenshot of the window you're looking at.

1. Select a window from a website that you're browsing
2. Press these 2 keys together: 'Alt' + 'Prt Scr'
3. Follow step 3 in A onwards!

Pretty cool, huh? Here're some samples that I took.... Give it a try, and let me know if you like it.

my own blog

one of my best friends' blog

my other best friend's blog

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ?! Yeah right!

I'm putting up a chat dialogue between me and a dear friend minutes ago. Enjoy!

Azad: takde kelas ke harini?
Encik Ano: ade
Encik Ano: in 6 minutes
Encik Ano: minggu ni banyak kelas
Azad: ic, selamat!
Azad: eh chop....Puan Ano pon lecturer gak ke?
affendi dydd: yo
Azad: oo
Encik Ano: my family semua lecturers dan teachers
Azad: memang minat?
Encik Ano: yo
Azad: ic
Encik Ano: dan esp sbb ia kerja yg muah
Encik Ano: mudah
Encik Ano: dapat cuti
Encik Ano: keskes
Azad: there are a few ppl in my family teachers gak....tapi a mix of teachers, army n doctors
Azad: haaa....tu yg best tu
Encik Ano: salary not high but you could claim this and that
Encik Ano: and frequently ade seminars atau kursus kena pergi
Azad: like how often?
Encik Ano: where it happens at a far away islands and exotic places
Encik Ano: like one eveyr two months
Encik Ano: semua ongkos ditanggung
Azad: for a university or for 1 lecturer?
Encik Ano: boleh claim up to rm5000
Encik Ano: per lecturer
Azad: whoa
Encik Ano: eh 500rm
Encik Ano: per trip
Azad: interesting
Encik Ano: so jgn terkejut if suddenly i am at redang, or langkawi having a good time
Azad: hehe
Azad: im more interested in becoming rich
Encik Ano: thsi is one o fthe way
Azad: going to the corporate world, inshaAllah
Encik Ano: sini boleh jadi korporat gak
Encik Ano: e.g. boleh jual ******* secara sambila di kawasan kampus
Azad: tapi recently met a few occasions which was very unexpected n depressing
Encik Ano: profit like rm**** per month
Encik Ano: such as?
Azad: i just came to know
Azad: that charity organisations were 'used' by corporates to ease their dealings
Azad: i wouldnt mind them wanting to exempt their tax through donations or other CSR
Azad: tapi, something like
Azad: say
Azad: my company has a lot of legal problem
Azad: n i'll be busted in months to go if i dont seek some professional legal advice n making connections with certain people
Azad: so
Azad: i'll go for a charity org, invite my friends whom match the criteria mention above
Azad: n proceed with my dealings
Azad: that made my connection with my friends valid
Azad: under the banner of 'helping each others out in charity'
Encik Ano: haha
Encik Ano: open secret sbnrnya
Encik Ano: but a good blog entry if you may want tow rite on it
Azad: i never tot about dis
Encik Ano: i gtg
Azad: ok
Encik Ano: dah two mins late
Encik Ano: chat up later

Retaining the original dialogue is better than writing a whole new article on the topic, i guess.

Still want to be a corporate?
Oh yes, you bet!

Reviewing MSLS

An article written by a good friend on 'Projek Kalsom 13 Perlis' was published in The Star a few days back. Click here to read it.

I think I must've written somewhere on MSLS in my previous post. To those who did not have a chance to be part of the event, I'd say the programme was a good one for idealists (university students alike), generally speaking. Not to mention that there're always room for improvement.

I'm just going to copy-&-paste (thanks to Izwan Ismail for the content) the resolution made by the participants of MSLS 2007.

Here goes....

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Theme: Remembering 50 Years Independence
Malaysian Students Leadership Development Initiative

The MSLS Declaration
5th August 2007
Hotel Nikko, Kuala Lumpur

Kumpulan Tunku Abdul Rahman

This group concentrated on discussing issues related to Democracy and Transparency in Malaysia, in line with the fact that Tunku Abdul Rahman as the founding father of the nation had to deal with these issues.

The group believes in democracy in line with the principles of Separation of Powers and the Rule of Law, therefore believing:

1. In an independent and impartial Judiciary; where the appointment process of the Chief Justice of Malaysia includes a time frame for valid objections to surface.
2. In a free press; where, inter alia, the decision of the Minister in matters pertaining to the issuance and renewal of media licenses are subject to judicial review.
3. that Parliament’s first duty is to the people; where a Parliamentarian votes according to his or her conscience, taking into account the sentiments of his or her constituents.
4. In the freedom of speech; where inter alia, preventive detention laws are not used arbitrarily for political ends.
5. In absolute free and fair elections; thus we commend the Elections Commission in its move to increase transparency and public confidence in the electoral process, especially in the usage of indelible ink.

Kumpulan Tun Abdul Razak

This group concentrated on discussing issues related to Education in Malaysia, in line with the fact that Tun Abdul Razak came up with the Penyata Razak which was a foundation to the Education system in Malaysia.

The group believes in the 5 Guiding Principles:

A. EMPOWERMENT
-Lifelong learning @ learning culture.
-Educators, parents and students.
-Recognizing that every individual is different.

B. DEPOLITICISATION OF EDUCATION
-Subjects at primary and secondary level.
-Administration
-Promotion: Scrap PTK!

C. FUNDING AND TREATMENT
-Equality for all institutions.
-Urban/rural divide.
-Public/private.

D. AUTONOMY
-Community involvement (Parents & teachers).
-Academic freedom for ALL!
-Interdisciplinary studies.
-Different means to the same standard.

E. SYLLABUS AND RESEARCH
-Thinking rather than memorization.
-Researching culture!
-Long term benefits instead of immediate returns..

Kumpulan Tun Hussein Onn

This group concentrated on discussing issues related to Unity in Diversity in Malaysia, in line with the fact that Tun Hussein Onn was well known as Bapa Perpaduan Malaysia.

The group:

1. recognizes that national economic policies, it’s implementations and continuity should focus on the eradication of poverty instead of awarding unneeded privileges to any racial communities
2. recognizes that there should be national schools which truly cater for the need of different racial communities ;
- In particular the teaching of cultural history in schools
3. rejects any form of ethno-religious politics that creates discontent between racial communities;
- In particular on the part of the politicians and the media
4. recognizes that the Malaysian identity should be based upon embracing diversity
5. recognizes the need to encourage meritocracy, transparency, accountability and general equality to reduce disparity amongst racial communities;
- In particular the implementation of the duty to give reasons for public decisions

Kumpulan Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed

This group concentrated on discussing issues related to the Corporate sector in Malaysia, in line with the fact that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed was well known as Bapa Pemodenan Malaysia.

The group separates the issue into:

A. PROBLEMS:
1. Corruption
2. Corporate social responsibility
3. Hardcore poor
4. Benchmarking of competition

B. RESOLUTIONS:
1. 3 legged-model
• self discipline
• market discipline
• regulatory discipline
2. Lower taxes for those who practise corporate social responsibility
3. To support the GLC model and we support that the Government provides essential services under the Government.
4. Implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) must improve.
5. Encourage research & development through fiscal benefits and attracting better human resources as well as increasing marketing standards.

Kumpulan Dr Ismail

This group concentrated on discussing issues related to the National Economic Policy.

The group:

1. Acknowledges the successes of the NEP in enlarging the middle class and reducing racial tensions.
2. Emphasizes the need to implement the original tenet of the NEP ;
- ie Poverty eradication regardless of race as well as increasing efforts to reduce income inequality
3. Agrees that to be against any attempt to exploit the NEP to enrich the few or to gain political capital, it proposes an independent watch dog to police these concerns
4. Believes there should be efforts to gauge public opinion of the NEP
5. Suggests promoting awareness as well as rational and tolerant discussion of the NEP and it’s effects on all stakeholders
6. Believes any prospective reform/non-reform should be based on points 4 and 5

Kumpulan Ghafar Baba

This group concentrated on discussing issues related to the Media control in Malaysia.

The group discussed on:

1. Exposure: Usage of media to promote
2. Quality of content
3. Disallow political parties to have ownership – “Direct/indirect”
4. Reorganization to ensure more transparency to maintain a balanced/tolerating exposure to public
5. Regulatory body consisting of government, media and public; for better sense of censorship

Kumpulan V Sambanthan

This group concentrated on discussing issues related to the Environment issues in Malaysia.

The group believes:

1. That Humanity and the environment interact through technology and it is our responsibilty to use efficient technology to ensure sustainable development.
- Technology here is defined as the means to all human ends. This is not restricted to scientific/electronic devices, but also organizations, corporations, legislations and economic structure
2. To improve technology by importing existing technology, inventing new technology, and implementing new technologies effectively.
3. To improve ourselves via education and empowerment
4. In creating awareness, using the following avenues :
- Education, incorporating environmental awareness since young
- School campaigns involving students and public
- Mass media, through the innovative of reality tv and media campaigns
5. In highly recommending the government in encouraging careers in environmental management through a systematic performance oriented system of incentives.
6. In condemning any lax enforcement of environmental governance and hope that the government will attract the right people in the sector who are passionate and responsible.
7. In imploring all Malaysians through their sense of morality to be vigilant against pollution and champion environmental injustices.
8. To appeal to all Malaysians whether students, regular citizens, corporate leaders or political leaders to encourage the fellow humans in all arena whether work, home or academia to adhere to these standards and further spread the words for a better Malaysia and the world

Kumpulan Cheng Lock

This group concentrated on discussing issues related to the Foreign Policy in Malaysia.

The group believes:

1. To be firm in foreign policies by having more assertive leaders who execute the nation stand, preserving neutrality and the integrity of the federal constitution
2. To participate pro actively in various international organizations and alliances as well as to sign and ratify international accords which produce win-win synergy.
3. Boosting Malaysia’s economic growth through exchange foreign expertise while collaborating in the field of science and technology
4. Establishment of Malaysia as an education hub through mutual exchange of culture and knowledge whilst strengthening foreign ties
5. To address environmental issues more openly and to undertake pro active approach in the exchange of research findings dedicated to environmental conservations

Kumpulan Siew Sin

This group concentrated on discussing issues related to the Malaysian Economy.

The group believes:

1. in revamping the education system to produce a dynamic workforce which can adapt easily to face the demands of an ever-changing world economy
2. in diversifying the economy by intensifying R&D through sharing expertise bilaterally, regionally and internationally to kick start/improve identified areas of growth
3. in setting up proper conditional protectionism guidelines to ensure that infant industries thrive and are able to eventually compete globally
4. that economic development must benefit everyone.
5. to eradicate corruption and promote good governance
6. in ensuring sustainable development in order
7. in improving and promoting financial and economic literacy (ie reaching out to the ordinary citizen)

Kumpulan Temenggung Jugah

This group concentrated on discussing issues related to the Human Rights issues in Malaysia.

The group calls upon:

- the Government to stop misusing Acts of Parliament passed for the specific purpose of combating communism/terrorism against citizens who are exercising their lawful rights of freedom of opinion, speech, and expression;
- Malaysia to sign the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ratify it with an Act of Parliament, hence empowering the Courts; and
- the provision for judicial review against all arbitrary decisions by the Government violating human rights.

The group proposes:

- for the incorporation of human rights and civil liberties in the national education curriculum; and
- for the mass media to take up the watchdog role against violations of human rights and to educate the public about these rights.

Goodbye Malaysia

It's been more than 3 months now since I arrived here in Malaysia. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank a few people whom had made my summer holiday this year a memorable one.

Family

• Mama & Papa - there have been some disagreements here and there, but you've taught me loads of stuff. It's great to argue & debate with you Papa (lawyer VS geologist?!), and I thank you for that. Your son is a grown man now.
• Abang (1/7) - haha.... you're the coolest guy la bro. All the best with your exams, make sure you get through it well.
• Na (3/7) - cek Na, cek Na..... hang jangan dok pikir nak jadi diva no! nak kawen dengan Ustat kayo ada ladang, lombu, kambing? bley bley....hehe.... Take care.
• Man (4/7) & Aishah (5/7) - you guys listen to whatever Mama has to say. Be good, be hardworking.
• Arif (6/7) & Ridhuan (7/7) - The best pair that puts my face to smile everyday! I'll see you in 1 year's time!
• and all my relatives!
  

Friends (whom have gone back for good)

• Zaki (x-Bristol) - lifelong guru, you're top of the list! You've taught me so much, and thanks for your advice & time spent with me.
• Suhaib (x-Cardiff) - haha..... a person whom I'd like to call whenever I'm bored, which have dried out my phone credit almost instantly! Bro, thanks for your help the other day. I'll pray for the best in your future, inshaAllah.
• Amar Salehuddin (x-Bristol) - "do you think MAS had made losses last year?" "do you think everyone had a pay cut during MAS' losses?" "do you think there's no one making profit on top of MAS' lossess?" hehe..... a guy of weird yet great dexterity.
• Sidi Affendi (x-Cardiff) - Congratulations on your wedding, mate! It's so good to see you since you left the UK. Keep me posted on any of your journeys!
• and many more!
  

Friends (whom are still studying in the UK)

• Gemoi (Ireland) - hehe....x-roommate KMB! we'll head for other restaurant next year la ye. Couldn't take Japanese buffet anymore. I'll see you around mate!
  
• Ang (Edinburgh) - THE MAN. enough said.. hehe.
• Wansah, Anep, Aufa, Faruq, Naseq, Shaq (Cardiff) - Friends during hard & good times!
• Hafidz (London) - truly appreciate your effort in bringing me around Melaka!
• Sue (Cardiff) - thanks for helping me out while I'm a bit stuck in Perlis, as well as the pharmacy-thing consultation the other day.
• KALSOM 13 people - I am not perfect, I'm just being me. huhu. Thanks for the wonderful experience with the kids.
• and the rest!

There are simply loads of people to thank, and I don't think I'm going to put down everyone's name here. I thank everyone, may God bless your life.

I'll be flying off back to the UK tonight.

Emirates Airline (EK 0343)
KLIA : ETD 0055, 15th September 2007
Dubai : ETA 0350, 15th September 2007

Emirates Airline (EK0015)
Dubai : ETD 0805, 15th September 2007
London Gatwick : ETA 1230, 15th September 2007

Please pray for my safe journey.

Ramadhan is here!

"I'm on leave for a month."

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone who frequents this blog a joyous & blessed fasting month! The Arabs taught me phrases like 'Ramadhan el-Mubaarak!' (which means 'Blessed Ramadhan to you') and 'kullu ammin wa antum bikhair' (which i'm not sure exactly what it means! need some help here plz!).

Ladies & gents, roll up your sleeves coz we're gearing up our worship to God!

A point of view on the 97% increase in COLA

A dear friend and I had a very long conversation regarding the increment of overseas scholarship allowances up to 97%.

I would like to state here that I, as well as many other Malaysian students studying in the UK, welcome any increment to our monthly allowances.

However, could I ask anyone from the authority to answer the query as to how the cost of living allowances (COLA) research had been made which causes for the increment to be so high (97%!!)?

It is generally known that certain cities in the UK have a high standard and cost of living, London for instance. Albeit living in such place, I've seen photos of some of them going to exotic places elsewhere in the world, which implies that they have a good sum of money in their banks. At the same time, there are other cities which have quite a considerable atmosphere for students to live economically, yet some of them exhibit a modest and decent living.

Due to these differences, the monthly allowances given should not be a generalised and a flat-rate scheme for everyone throughout the UK. Students' needs for further increment on their monthly allowances should be treated case-by-case basis.

If the appointed body has made their research well, all we need now is good implementation on the system.

On one note, students should use the allowances given to enhance their experience abroad through engaging in discussions and interactions with the international community. Be wise.

Increase in scholarship monthly allowance?

I was in Johor Bahru for 4 days since last Tuesday, and when I arrived home people were talking about the Malaysian Budget 2008. I have not read the whole thing yet, but there's one point noted out that stood out!

59. The Government at present sponsors a total of 17,000 students in universities overseas. The Government has already increased the cost of living allowance (COLA ) for students studying in Australia, New Zealand, Egypt and South Korea in 2006. Effective September 2007, the Government will increase the COLA for students in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada by up to 97%, almost double the current rate.

PETRONAS, what say you?

What a night!

*I'm not sure if this picture has anything to do with this post

Everyone in my family, except for Abang, went to Genting Highlands for our Merdeka family outing. From Wednesday til Friday. All I could say is.....

Genting Highlands is an absolute evidence for anyone to witness how Islam Hadhari is practised!

Say whatever you want. Just go and see for yourself! That was my first time experiencing a 'Merdeka Night' outside of my house, and my God, thank you so much, oh dear whoever-you-are, for 'SUCCESSFULLY' educating our young generations!

We then came back to to KL and attended a family function (Majlis Khatam Quran) in Bukit Tunku. I was then rushed to Subang Jaya for another family function (Doa Selamat) in my grandmother's house later that evening. At 10.30pm, I dashed to Subang's KTM station and made my way to Wangsa Maju LRT station, via KL Sentral.

Sunday morning. Sidi Affendi (some of you might wink why I address him so!) picked me & Amar, ex-Bristol now in BNM, up at about 10am. Off to Kuala Kangsar, Perak for Sidi Affendi's wedding reception. Congratulations !! God bless you and Kak Farah. Also, God bless to Pojie & Izyan as well as Mozo & Kak Awe on your weddings. Awfully sorry for not being able to make it to your respective receptions.

Helmi of IC offered a ride back to KL. Made new friends with 2 Firdauses (1 from UTP, another one from IC & now working as a geologist in Petronas!). It was great to have the chance discussing on certain issues with them.

Amar warmly offered me to overnight at his place. Heh, he's also a good friend to talk with (knowing me, you'll know the stuff that i like to talk about). I also managed to finish 2 chapters of Zainab Al-Ghazali's 'The Return of the Pharoah' autobiography on her experience being tortured by the Egyp's Wafdi's government led by Nasir while she was leading the Ladies Muslim Group. A good shower the morning later refreshened me to make my way back home.

6.00pm.

"oi Zad, bangun bangun"
"apa kacau ni Man, abang nak tido jap"
"weih, ni Zaki la"
"haa?!"

*Zaki - a dear friend, ex-Bristol now in Shell, close to my family by I-don't-know-why and might-be-bcoz-of-his-charm. Heh...

Haha...Not informed of his arrival, i was so surprised to have him waking me up just now. He just came back from Kuala Kangsar (we went to the same event on different cars) and asked me to join him to watch the Grand Finale of the Malaysia International Fireworks Competetion. Mama & papa gave the permission for me to fdo so.

I don't want to comment on the event, but I couldn't stand watching how selfish the spectators were. Blocking roads, trippled@quadrupled-parking, long queues...

Where were the police / road law enforcers? Makan gaji buta ke?
What added-value does this event give to Malaysian citizens? (quoting Zaki)

All I enjoyed that night was our long, intensed & thoughtful discussion.