Obama's Historic White House Victory

Barack Obama's victory in the 44th presidency of United States has send 2 important messages to the world:

1. "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, It can achieve." - Napoleon Hill

It is encouraging to know that when Obama was still a student in Indonesia, he had written down a big goal and his goal is to become a president one day. His amazing belief system has made his big dream come true.

2. Leadership should not be judged based on the color of skin.

I hope that Abdullah on anyone can be PM will turn into a reality one day in Malaysia.

Reporter creates ISA history

Again, things should not happen had happened. It is ridiculous to hear Home Minister explaining that Sin Chew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng was arrested under ISA and detained under Section 73(1) in order to ensure her safety because her life was under threat. I thought The Internal Security Act (ISA) is used to capture those suspected terrorist or communist? Can ISA be used to protect a person? No matter what, Tan had created ISA history by becoming the shortest ISA detainee in Malaysia record - 18 hours. What make me most irritating is that why those who are telling the truth are being arrested, instead of those who uttered the seditious statements? Furthermore, Tan was just carrying out her duty as a reporter and reporting the truth. I thought the PM and DPM had already acknowleged who was wrong and had apologized to the public. In my opinion, it is another 'flip-flop decision' by the government to arrest and then released the reporter. The explanation given to detain the reporter under ISA was to ensure her safety is totally unacceptable.

Malaysia-Today unblocked

Things should not happen in the first place had happened. The most popular political portal Malaysia-Today which was blocked on Aug 27 by Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), has been unblocked. I think the government probably has realised that there are no effective ways to block a website. Again, this is another flip-flop decisions and 'goblok' move by government. They really shot themselves in the foot!

Hong Kong TVB on Lim Guan Eng

After watching these 3 video clips on Lim Guan Eng, I have started to know him better and in fact I have a lot respect for him. He had sacrificed his dream as an accountant and gone into politics to serve the people regardless pf race or religion. He even went to jail twice. The second time he was jailed just because he defended the grandma of an under-aged Malay girl who claimed having affair with a former chief minister. What I am amazed is that he didn't give up after came out from jail for the second time and continue with his journey in politics and today he is a Penang Chief Minister.

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Malaysia-Today got blocked

Yesterday I received an update from Astro News that the most popular political portal Malaysia-Today operated by brave Raja Petra Kamaruddin has been censored by the Malaysia Government and is blocked by country’s largest internet service provider - TMNet. I think the government has most probably overlooked the Multimedia Super Corridor Bill of Guarantees which has promised no internet censorship and is too desperate to implement this without thinking much about the effectiveness, impact and consequences. No matter what, with the information technology, the website still can be assessed via the mirror site at http://mt.harapanmalaysia.com/. Therefore, it is a silly waste of time to block a website. You will only discourage investors to invest in Multimedia Super Corridor and encourage more people to this website.

Anwar wins big in Permatang Pauh

I had received a news about Permatang Pauh By-Election that had been won by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with a bigger majority than his wife, who obtained a vote-majority of 13,388 at 82% voter turnout rate during 8 March 2008 General Election.

The Permatang Pauh by-election results are as follows:
- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim: 31,195 votes (Majority: 15,671 votes)
- Datuk Arif Shah Omar Shah: 15,524 votes
- Hanafi Hamat: 92 votes

Earlier, I have received a news saying that only 62.25% of 58,459 registered voters turned out in this by-election. Another words, only 38,144 voters cast their ballots. Based on the result above, what have confused me was that how can the total votes of the 3 candidates (31,195 + 15,524 + 92 = 46811) can be more than 38,144 ??? There must be something wrong somewhere. If were to base on the above results, the turnout rate should be more than 80%.

Well, no matter what, Anwar is still a big winner with the resouding majority. Congratulations!

Singapore PM National Day Rally Speech

I am very impressed and inspired with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's speech in 3 languages (English, Mandarin and Malay) in his National Day Rally on August 17. He is really a world class leader. We really have a lot to learn from them. The videos can be viewed by clicking the banner below.

In his speech in English, he did touch about how blogging had changed Malaysia politics. He had also given the blogger, Jeff Ooi the 15 seconds of fame.

Condom Ringtone Launched in India

A cellphone ringtone that chants "condom, condom!" has been launched in India to encourage safe sex and tackle the growing HIV/AIDS. I have doubt their society will accept this idea but what I know is that it definately can give us a good laugh when the ringtone is played. It can be downloaded at http://www.ziddu.com/download/1969255/condom-a-cappella.mp3.html.

World champions failed to qualify for final

It is very sad to see both world champions, Tyson Gay and Liu Xiang failed to qualify for final in 100m and 110m hurdles respectively.

During the 100m final, I wonder why I didn't see Tyson Gay in the final list. At first, I thought that he most probably pulled out from the race due to injury. The reason why I was thinking that way is because I have never see any world champions failed to qualify for 100m final in Olympic Games unless injury. I only found out later that he actually only finished fifth in his semi-final with a poor time of 10.05 seconds. However, Jamaican Usain Bolt had again make the world crazy as he made his sprint looked so ridiculously easy in the final with the world record of 9.69 seconds.

Things also didn't go so well with Liu Xiang as Liu slipped off the blocks himself and later pulled out from the event entirely. This is most probably the biggest upset of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games for host country China.

The greatest Olympian of all time born in Beijing Olympic

Michael Phelps became the greatest Olympian of all time yesterday (13 Aug 2008) in Beijing Olympic Games, capturing his 10th and 11th gold medals which also moved past Olympic icons Paavo Nurmi (middle and long distance runner from Finland), Carl Lewis (sprinter and long jumper from USA), Mark Spitz (swimmer from USA) and Larysa Latynina (gymnast from Ukraine), who all won nine golds in their careers.

One thing I have observed and learned from Phelps on how to become champion is to learn from other champions and implement some of their qualities in his professional lives. The reason i am saying this is because according to him, he had spent some time with Carl Lewis and had a few words with Mark Spitz and had begun to learn what 'champion' means.

It will be amazing if he still can maintain his 'unstoppable' form and win all eight of his Beijing events to surpass the record of seven gold medals at one Games set by Mark Spitz in Munich in 1972. He is expected to be the best sportsman in this 29th Beijing Olympic Games. Well done Phelps!

Precious word 'Mum' from my boy

Today is a special day for my wife as for the very first time, my boy, after more than 15th months, has began to call his mother 'Mum'. What I don't really understand is that the word 'Mum' only came out from his mouth after he knew how to pronounce 1-10, A-Z in sequence and the name of over 100 objects shown to him using flash cards.

08.08.08: Beijing Olympic Games

I am so excited and happy that the auspicious date of 08.08.08 has finally arrived. It marks the arrival of Beijing Olympic. 08.08.08 also happens to be on the 8th day of the lunar calendar too. Today is really a special day for the world chinese community. Thanks China! You have make us proud. I wish you have the best ever Olympic Games. I can't wait to watch the opening ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at home with my family tonight.

Why Anwar was charged under Section 377B (consensual sodomy)?

As reported by rocky's bru, the following police report was made by Mohd Saiful Bukhari bin Azlan on 28 June 2008 at 5.45 PM.

Saya Mohd Saiful Bukhari b Azlan ingin melaporkan bahawa saya telah diliwat oleh majikan saya. Perkara ini berlaku tanpa kerelaan saya. Kejadian terakhir berlaku 26/6/08 di Unit 1151, Kondominium Desa Damansara, Jln Setia Kasih, KL. Oleh itu, tujuan laporan ini dibuat untuk mendapat pembelaan dan keadilan keatas diri saya. Saya juga berasa bimbang dengan keselamatan diri dan keluarga saya jika perkara ini tersebar luas di khalayak ramai. Majikan saya Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim - Ketua Umum PKR."

With the above report, it makes me wonder why Anwar was charged under Section 377B (consensual sodomy), but not under Section 377C (sodomy rape)? Was it a mistake? Or how can this kind of thing happens in our country? Malaysia is really a Bolehland.

'Last Lecture' Professor Randy Pausch Died

Today, I received a news from Astro that Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon University computer science professor who delivered his last lecture called "Really Acheiving You Childhood Dreams", passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. It is very sad to lose someone who has inspired so many people.

Anwar's first speech in my hometown after lockup

This is Anwar's first ceramah in my hometown, malacca a day after he was released from 1-day's lockup for questioning into recent sodomy allegation against him. His speech had attracted thousands of people.

I personally felt that he is really a superman. Despite so many setbacks, he still has so much energy to travel and deliver speeches. No matter what, one thing very clear that he has come out a winner in public perception especially after the debate with Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

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Shocking: Anwar arrested outside his house before deadline

While we were still talking about yesterday's fuel price debate between Anwar and Shaberry Cheek, I had a shock to hear that Anwar was arrested outside his house by police at 12:55pm despite the deadline set at 2pm today. I have also stunned with the reason given by Federal CID director Commissioner on why Anwar was arrested earlier. How could he give the public the reason for not believing that Anwar would show up at the KL police headquarters by 2pm. Why couldn't they arrest Anwar after 2pm if he really failed to show up?

Debate: Anwar Ibrahim vs Ahmad Shabery Cheek

I have watched the debate between Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim vs Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek on TV yesterday. I personally felt they are good debaters. However, in my opinon, Anwar was more professional as compared to Shaberry. Anwar was more focused on the issues and explained the reasoning with facts and figures whereas Shaberry rather used his precious time going for unnecessary personal attack towards Anwar wihch would not benefit the rakyat.

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My hometown, Malacca wins UNESCO world heritage status

I am very proud to hear that my hometown, Malacca has made it to the UNESCO's World Heritage List.

The World Heritage Sites in Malacca covers:
>> St Paul’s Hill civic zone with St Paul’s Church, Porta de Santiago (A Famosa) fortress and Stadhuys complex,
>> Residential and commercial areas of Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (Heeren Street), Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker Walk) and adjacent streets, including Harmony Street, and
>> The Malacca River.

So now state government need to put necessary efforts to make sure this world heritage city status will remain with us, if possible, forever. It will be shameful if we lost the status only after a few years of attaining it.

A small girl who sings beautifully

I am amazed by this little girl's voice and cuteness. Her name is Connie Talbot and she was only 6 year old. She could sing so beautifully and make some of us crying. She even wowed Simon Cowell. Let's enjoy!





When she turned 7-year-old, she was invited to sing in the Taiwan's Talented Show (超級星光大道). She also sung one of my favourite songs - 'I Will Always Love You'.

I've won 2 movie tickets for writing a blog article

Thank you Advertlets! I've won 2 movie tickets to watch Made of Honour at TGV One Utama on 17 June 2008, 2 days earlier before the movie actually opens! This is my first time winning free movie tickets.