Merry Christmas 2011

I, Jeff Lim, would like to wish all readers/subscribers Merry Christmas 2011...


I have some photos with me...  Here goes:

Above: My Church's Deco...

Above and below: Suria KLCC Christmas Deco.

Above and below: Suria KLCC Deco.

Above: Presents galore, Below: SS2  Mall Deco.

Above: My Church Christmas Service...


Before I signed off, here's my ALL TIME Favourite Christmas Song:

Fwd: Non Muslims, beware !!

Hi! ALL - wah! I just received the below email. CAN anyone confirm whether the below is true? If so - now I understand why the rakyat especially the Christians from Sarawak and Sabah and parents of non-muslim are so worried and concerned about what have been implemented by the government without mutual/proper consultation and any regards for others constitutional rights on. What is happening to our PM's slogan of "going beyond mere Tolerance" to embrace Understanding???

Looks like it is another NATO right?  

Subject: Fwd: Fw: Non Muslims, beware !!

  Just like 1Malaysia, there are different versions to suit different sectors. if they are really sincere, race should be dropped and address every citizen as Malaysians. Until then, you cannot integrate without one-ness; it is mine and mine at generous discounts and privileges, and yours and yours at market value. :

Did you know this PM;s staff have been getting him 'invited' to a lot of religious functions just to get visibility and to show to the world that he is 'doing' a good job! I think he has also invited himself to one of our soon to be held function much to our reluctance.... since when do we care for politicians to be in our church function lah?

The buggers don't realise it,(maybe they planned for it) but they are as Nazi as Hitler, with these skewed and twisted facts, bent only to polarise the people.

On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 9:13 AM, Carmen Wong wrote: YOU ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO INVITE MUSLIM FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS FOR YOUR FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS COS THE CHANCES ARE THAT YOU WILL DEFINITELY NOT MEET THE GUIDELINES 
http://www.islam.gov.my/en/guidelines-muslims-celebrating-religious-festivals-non-muslims 

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Isnin, 17 Januari 2011 | 12 Safar 1432 H

Guidelines For Muslims Celebrating Religious Festivals Of Non-Muslims 

The 68th muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee for Islamic Religious Affairs on April 12, 2005 discussed the Guidelines For Muslims Celebrating Religious Festivals Of Non-Muslims. 

The muzakarah has decided that: In determining the non-Muslim celebrations that can be attended by Muslims, several main criteria should serve as guidelines so as not to contradict the teachings of Islam. 

The criteria are as follows: 

The event is not accompanied by ceremonies that are against the Islamic faith (aqidah). The meaning of “against the Islamic faith (aqidah)” is a thing, act, word or situation which if conducted will lead to tarnishing the faith (aqidah) of Muslims. 

For example:
i. to include religious symbols such as the cross, installing lights, candles, Christmas tree and so forth;
ii. to sing religious songs;
iii. to put any religious markings on the forehead, or other markings onto parts of the body; 
iv. to deliver speech or gestures in the form of a praise to the non-Muslim religion; v. to bow or conduct acts of honour to the religious ceremony of non-Muslims. 

2. The event is not accompanied by acts against the Islamic law. The meaning of “against the Islamic law” is a thing, act, word or situation which if conducted will contradict the Islamic teachings practised by the Muslim community. For example: 

i. Wearing red costumes like Santa Claus or other garments that reflect religion; 

ii. Serving intoxicating food or beverages and the likes; 

iii. Having sounds or ornaments like church bells, Christmas tree, temple or breaking of coconuts; 

iv. Having ceremonies with elements of gaming, worship, cult, superstitions and the likes. The event is not accompanied by “acts that contradict with moral and cultural development of Muslim society” in this country. 

The meaning of “acts that contradict with moral and cultural development of Muslim society” is a thing, act, word or situation which if conducted will contradict the values and norms of the Muslim society of this country which adheres to the Islamic teachings based on Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jamaah. For example: Mixing freely without any limit or manners; Wearing conspicuous clothing; Singing songs that contain lyrics of obscenity and worship; Organising programmes such as beauty pageants, cock fighting and such.

The event is not accompanied by acts that can “stir the sensitivity of Muslim community”. The meaning of “stir the sensitivity of Muslim community” is a thing, act, word or situation which if conducted will offend the feelings of Muslims about their beliefs and practices. 

For Example: Speeches or songs in the form of non-Muslim religious propaganda; 
Speeches that insult the Muslims; 
Speeches that insult Islam; 
Presentations with the aim to ridicule the religious belief of Muslims. The organisers and the public are asked to get the views of religious authorities before organising or attending celebrations of non-Muslims. 

So now, practising our own religion is against Islamic faith and stirring the sensitivity of the muslim community!!?? 

What the heck is Jakim talking about ??!!!!! 

This is what 1Malaysia is all about ?????????????? 

Warn our rural folks, church leaders and political leaders - this is a 1 Malaysia project which will be implemented through kindergaten KEMAS and in primary and secondary schools: ustaz and counsellors. 

If parents and political leaders do not protest all our young ones will be evangelised and converted so as to achieve the I Malaysia concept: ONE RACE, ONE LANGUAGE and ONE RELIGION. It is not a joke but real, this the hidden "HAND" that most of Sarawakian and Sabahan applaused and shouted slogan of I Malaysia - without understanding the hidden agenda !

Look at the case of the Selangor they use the Sultan to make decision- where in the world you have royalty who make political decision since Sultan is not answereable to Parliament and they expect public to accept as "God" word which cannot be question. Now is the time to campaign vigorously as christians are marginalised.

The proper time is the 13GE to speak out now best to spread out thro words of mouth. God bless *********
 
Ustaz as "Counselling Teachers " for Christian Students in Sarawak 

  Pls take note of the subtle form of invasion the enemy can use. Pls pray. If you have contacts in East Malaysia, please forward this to warn them to do something, esp. Christians to be ready for this onslaught, esp. in the rural areas. Thanks.

1Christians Malaysia comments: This is not about robbing the local graduates of the opportunity to serve as teachers, this is about converting Christians, get that into your head, Mr. Edward Manggah of Kapit SADIA. With 80,000 religious teachers coming to Sarawak, the 42% Christians population in Sarawak may drop to as low as Sabah's under 30% within years. Read on................. 

Also read http://1christians.blogspot.com/ for more updated news affecting Christians and Malaysians Joseph Tawie? 

Free Malaysia Today 

KUCHING: Sarawak DAP today joined other organisations and political parties in opposing the importation of religious teachers from Peninsular Malaysia to Sarawak. “We all must oppose these religious teachers from being imported to Sarawak after we see what is happening in Peninsular Malaysia,” said Chong, who is the state DAP secretary. “We don’t need West Malaysian teachers who are extremists,” he stressed, pointing out that Sarawak has been enjoying true racial and religious harmony. “We don’t want them to influence our children. I will bring out this issue in Parliament and try my best to stop the importation to our beloved Sarawak,” said Chong Chieng Jen, the MP for Bandar Kuching. 

The issue of religious teachers was raised last week by Parti Rakyat Sarawak president and state Land Development Minister James Masing. He had expressed concern that some 80,000 teachers, some of them were so-called ‘religious counsellors’, would be transferred to Sarawak beginning next year. 

Meanwhile, the Kapit branch of Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA) is also against the alleged transfer of Peninsular Malaysian teachers to Sarawak as it is tantamount to robbing the local graduates of the opportunity to serve as teachers. 

Its chairman Edward Manggah said that there are so many local graduates who have taken up their studies in education, but have not been absorbed into the education department and no reason has been given to explain this phenomenon. Some, who are lucky, he said, managed to become temporary teachers. 

Expressing concern over the transfer of teachers from Peninsular Malaysia to Sarawak, Manggah said: “What is the rationale behind it? “Is it a move to colonise Sarawak? 
Are the local graduates the second choice?” he asked. 

A failed School

He noted that some teachers from Peninsular Malaysia who are posted to rural areas, especially in Kapit, have failed to perform. “Unfortunately, not all were committed to serve. I can share with you, one of the secondary schools in Kapit, some 70 percent of the teachers are from Peninsular Malaysia. 

“But instead of improving the students’ performance in public examinations, the results are rather unsatisfactory. “Likewise, in a primary school near here, there are 12 teachers and 10 of them are from Peninsular Malaysia.? In fact the headmaster and the senior assistant are local,” he said. Urging the government to seriously prioritise the needs of the local graduates, Manggah asked:

“Why should Sarawakians be left behind? “In Kapit alone, we have about 200 graduates who are unemployed. These people should be given opportunity to serve as school teachers to teach their own people because they know the environment better and of course are more committed,” he said. 

Also read: Eye on religious teachers from Peninsula?  

1Christians Malaysia :? Daud said that Sarawak needs to employ ustaz from Peninsula Malaysia as the state lacks religious teachers......why should we need Islamic teachers to teach our Christian children in our rural schools? Isn't this a clear case that these ustaz are sent here to convert our Christian children? 

Fellow Christians, it's time for us to act. 

We have to unite to protest, all these teachers MUST be sent back to the peninsula. The Sarawak Minister Fellowship should protest against this. 

KUCHING: Extremist religious teachers from Peninsular Malaysia sent to Sarawak will be closely monitored by the state government, said Daud Abdul Rahman, assistant minister in charge of Islamic affairs in the Chief Minister’s department. “Those found to be promoting extremist or anti-government teachings will be sent home,” he said. “We will need the cooperation of the public and the education department to inform us of such teachers.”

He was asked to comment on remarks made by Parti Rakyat president and Land Development Minister James Masing that some ‘ustaz’ (religious teachers) sent to Sarawak were not seen as ‘ustaz’ but were ‘counselling teachers’ and was worried of their real intention. “If they are real counsellors, I don’t mind. But they are masquerading as something else then it is quite dangerous,” Masing said. “Thousands of them are now teaching in rural schools.” 

Several quarters including the Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (Sadia) have also expressed concern on the effect of these religious teachers on their children in the rural schools. Some said that these ‘counselling teachers’ should stay in the peninsular where their services were more needed to help reduce religious extremism, drug addition, rapes, incest and other social problems. 

Closely Monitoring by MIS Beginning next year, thousands more of these ‘ustaz’ will be posted to rural schools in Sarawak. Daud said that ustaz from the peninsular Malaysia would be soon under the watchful eyes of the State Islamic Council (MIS) to ensure they do not promote extremist teachings that go against the state government. “I do not deny that some teachers from the peninsular especially from the East Coast states have that kind of mentality and we will ensure they are closely monitored by MIS,” he said. Daud said that Sarawak needs to employ ustaz from peninsular Malaysia as the state lacks religious teachers. 

Admitting that there are extremist religious teachers, Daud said, however, the number is small, and that “not all religious teachers from the peninsular have extremist mentalities.” Some of them, he said, are decent and have good characters. “Still we have to take precautions,” said Daud, urging the public and the education department to cooperate with MIS and inform them of such teachers. ? 

Read here for more in Malaysia Today  

Quote"...We want to know WHY our school curriculum has been allowed to be written from such a RELIGIOUS SLANT by a group of writers of only one religious background. We want to know the reason for this sudden but quiet change in the school syllabus a few years ago. 

We want to know WHY our children are COMPELLED to disproportionately focus and digest so much on ONE religion WITHOUT a balanced perspective of others? 

We must demand for an immediate and urgent revamp and re-writing of the entire history curriculum for our schools and universities. 

We must insist that POLITICS and RELIGIOUS INDOCTRINATION be strictly kept OUT of our textbooks.

We must no longer allow our school syllabus to be hijacked for political and religious propaganda. 

Until then, it is unacceptable to even think that History should be made a compulsory pass subject in SPM.- 

A Concerned Mother School History Textbooks - Historical Facts or Political and Religious Propaganda? by  "A Concerned Mother" 


When one picks up a history book, one would expect to read a fair account of events as they actually happened in the past. Definitely, one would expect the most accurate record possible of history as it unfolded through the decades, written as objectively as possible. 

A most reasonable expectation indeed when the book in question is a major textbook prescribed by our Education Ministry for our students nationwide. A book that is instrumental in shaping the young minds of our future generation. The issue takes even greater prominence when the content of that book is going to decide whether our students pass or fail in a major exam on which their future hinges. 

FORM 4 HISTORY TEXTBOOK.

Lay hold of the Form 4 history textbook that our children are compelled to digest. Read it for yourself. Take a good hard look while the storm is brewing in the teacup. 

And it is brewing for good reason. Be shocked at what the syllabus writers have managed to QUIETLY incorporate into our school syllabus just a few years ago, UN-NOTICED by most people, even parents of affected students.This is no typical history textbook. Simply because the syllabus writers have not confined its content to history. Instead they have extended its boundaries seemingly to push a certain agenda.

In the process, our history textbooks seems to have taken on a quest of its own - to win the hearts and minds of our children for that particular agenda. We have to take note that all 4 writers of the textbook comes from only ONE race and religion, WITHOUT representation from other faiths and races.

I write as a concerned mother who cares about what my children are being fed in school. 

I write as a troubled citizen who cares about the younger generation that will one day helm the nation. 

I write based on my own personal review of the Form 4 history textbook and this review is based on the hard facts of the content of the textbook, without any intention to offend any religion, its prophet or believers. I will leave the review on the accuracy of the history to historians, who are already speaking out on the historical errors and distortions contained. 

The first fact to note is the overwhelming proportion of the Form 4 history textbook being devoted to Islamic civilization (100 PAGES) while the other religious civilizations are barely given a passing mention (460 WORDS).

Out of 10 chapters, 5 bulky chapters are devoted to Islamic history and civilization, which constitutes at least half a year’s study. This certainly is a disproportionate emphasis on one religion, to the exclusion of all other religious civilizations. Most of us would not mind our children understanding more about Islamic civilization. But it has to presented fairly accurately within a balanced perspective. Do we want to mislead our children to believe that there is only one important civilization in the entire history of the human race and the rest are insignificant? 

Are the other major civilizations not worth studying in equal if not greater depth? Giving our children a correct and broad worldview can only benefit our nation in the context of a globalized world. Otherwise, our nation will be producing people with an extremely narrow worldview and an incomplete and distorted view of world history. That is to our own loss. 

Secondly, this history textbook seems to seek to influence the young minds of our children who come from various faiths, to follow the prophet of one particular religion. There is a detailed study of the life of the prophet Muhammad (pg 102 – 107). He is repeatedly praised throughout the chapters. Students are then repeatedly exhorted throughout the book, to emulate him as a ROLE MODEL in life (pg 106, 111, 124, 133, 137, 138). 

We respect the Muslim belief in the greatness of their prophet. However, we have to respectfully suggest (with no offense intended whatsoever to the prophet) that teachings that encourage students to follow any prophet would more properly belong to a religious class meant for students who already subscribed to that particular faith. It has no proper place in a major history textbook for students of other faiths. In a plural society like ours, the religious sensitivities of other faiths must surely be respected. 

Thirdly, throughout the pages of the textbook, history seems to have been written from a religiously biased viewpoint.  Other religions seems to be cast in an unfavourable light. Consider some statements found in the textbook:- 

(1) Islam is described as a religion easily acceptable and not confined to any race, nation or geography (pg 185). 

(2) Islam can be accepted by many people because of the purity of its teaching (pg 110). 

(3) The uniqueness of Islam resulted in many people embracing the religion (pg162, 163, 185).

(4) The conversion of some Arab leaders to Islam in 629 AD is described as “an act done after rational investigation into the truth of Islam” (pg 133). 

(5) Islamic social policies are described as so attractive that European Christians converted to Islam during the Byzantize era (pg 163).

(6) Islam requires rational thinking and therefore is accepted by all levels of society. (pg 185). 

Sadly, biased religious viewpoints are being unfairly shoved onto our children as established facts within the framework of a narrow religious perspective. 

Fourthly, the history textbook itself dwells on the TEACHINGS of the religion. Whilst the children have to study Islamic concepts (pg 185), no space is given to a balanced comparison with the teachings of other religions. Our youth are therefore taught the virtues of one religion to the exclusion of others. Why not have a balanced approach and allow our children to learn the basic tenets of all major world religions? Allow them to engage in comparative studies. Will it not be healthier to promote better understanding among the races which has positive effect on nation building? 

Fifthly, the textbook also promotes Syariah law as suitable and practical for a multi racial nation. It cites the example of the success of the multi racial community in Madinah governed by the Madinah Charter. The formation of an Islamic government in Madinah is stated to thus prove that Islam can be practiced in a wholesome daily living and should be emulated by the Malaysian society. 

Syariah law is hailed as just, complete and perfect, and can be followed by all communities (pg 128). There is mention of social justice under Islam (pg 128); equal treatment to all people under Islam (pg 110, 128); purity of the struggles of Islam (pg 112); fairness, integrity, consideration and generosity of Islamic economic principles (pg 128). 

Perhaps the fifth ground raises the most questions and rings loudest the alarm bells. It makes us wonder why our school history syllabus is written in a way that seems to be condition the minds of our youth to accept Syariah laws as the basis of our legal system in the future? Is there a deliberate political and/or religious agenda at play? 

Our Education Minister owes us an explanation. 

We want to know why our school curriculum has been allowed to be written from such a religious slant by a group of writers of only one religious background.

We want to know the reason for this sudden but quiet change in the school syllabus a few years ago.

We want to know why our children are compelled to disproportionately focus and digest so much on one religion without a balanced perspective of others? 

We must demand for an immediate and urgent revamp and re-writing of the entire history curriculum for our schools and universities. There should be a panel of qualified historians from all races and faiths working reviewing the syllabus. Feedback must be obtained from the public. 

We must insist that politics and religious indoctrination be strictly kept out of our textbooks. History should be what it is – an objective and accurate record of past events. 

We must no longer allow our school syllabus to be hijacked for political and religious propaganda. Until then, it is unacceptable to even think that History should be made a compulsory pass subject in SPM.

许冠英 Ricky Hui Tribute

Tribute To The Great Actor, Comedian and Singer Ricky Hui. Ricky Hui 许冠英 passed away on 8 November 2011. Here's some Youtube videos dedicated to him...
Ricky Hui Koon-Ying (August 3, 1946 – November 8, 2011) (Chinese: 許冠英) was a Hong Kong movie star. He and his brothers, Michael and Sam, made several comedy blockbusters in the 1970s and 1980s.

Ricky Hui
Chinese name	許冠英 (Traditional)
Chinese name	许冠英 (Simplified)
Pinyin	Xǔ Guànyīng (Mandarin)
Jyutping	heoi2 gun3 jing1 (Cantonese)
Ancestry	Panyu, Guangdong
Origin	Hong Kong
Born	August 3, 1946 Panyu, Guangdong
Died	November 8, 2011 (aged 65) Hong Kong
Occupation	Actor, singer
Genre(s)	Cantopop
Years active	1972–2011
Parents	Hui Sai Cheung (father) Lee See Wun (mother)

For further readings:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Hui

Today 11.11.11 is a special day

today, 11.11.11, is a special day. Firstly, it's my Aunt (kor kor)'s birthday.

Secondly, I post this on 11.11am.

It's 11111 today (again!)

Back in January 11, I posted a similar topic. Today, it's a special day. But nothing beats 11.11.11 (in 10 days time). 11.11 is my Aunt's birthday.



That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween everyone.  In Malaysia, this is a Low key "celebration" which observed only by Expats and few "english" educated locals. It's NOT even a Public Holiday.

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.

Pakatan says Muhyiddin supporting attacks on Guan Eng’s son

By Melissa Chi

SOURCE: CLICK ME
October 23, 2011

Pakatan Rakyat leaders condemn Muhyiddin's 'implicit' support to the allegations against Lim Guan Eng's son.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Pakatan Rakyat (PR) has accused Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin of giving “implicit support to pro-Umno bloggers” over attacks against Lim Guan Eng’s son.

“The deputy prime minister needs to have his head seriously inspected. The onus to prove the scurrilous allegations are on the accusers, and not those unjustly maligned.

“Datuk Seri Najib Razak must reprimand his Deputy, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for giving implicit support to the Umno bloggers to defame and destroy an innocent 16-year-old child,” DAP Publicity Chief Tony Pua said.

Muhyiddin said yesterday that Lim’s denying sexual harassment claims against his son was inadequate.

The Umno deputy president said if the Penang chief minister “thinks it is important to correct the information, then he has to come up with a strong statement.

“Mere denial is not enough,” he said.

Pro-Umno bloggers had claimed that Lim’s son had assaulted a 16-year-old schoolmate and tried to escape punishment by using his father’s name.

Lim had denied the allegations on Tuesday, saying he was furious with the “barbaric lies” made about his teenage son by “pro-Umno ferocious beasts”.

The DAP held a press conference on Wednesday identifying the photograph of the purported “victim” used by Umno bloggers was that of 21-year-old chess grandmaster Anya Sun Corke who is studying at Wellesley College in the United States.

Corke had also denied ever having met or heard of the 16-year-old schoolboy.

Pua said despite Lim having nothing else to prove, Muhyiddin “has chosen to lend credence to the despicable rumours and give support implicit to the Umno bloggers” by stating that “mere denial is not enough”.

“Instead of taking stern action against those perpetrating the evil lies to humiliate the Penang Chief Minister’s family, especially since they are all Umno leaders and members, Tan Sri Muhyiddin has chosen to defend the indefensible,” he said.

PKR Vice-President N. Surendran also called Muhyiddin’s remarks a “deliberate and calculated” attempt to keep the slander against Lim’s son alive.

“The DPM’s conduct is thus no different from that of the malicious pro-UmnO bloggers and Umno Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin who instigated and perpetuated this vicious rumour about this innocent boy.

“It is extremely disturbing to note that slander and baseless character attacks of a sexual nature has become the norm for Umno and the ruling Barisan Nasional pollitical coalition.

“Umno and BN are relying on personal attacks, vulgar abuse and blatant falsehood for political survival,” he said.

FURTHER READINGS:
1) http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/muhyiddin-police-probe-best-way-to-clear-air-over-guan-engs-son/

2) http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/bahasa/article/najib-jangan-heret-keluarga-kerana-politik/

Happy Diwali (Deepavali)!

Happy Diwali (Deepavali)!


I, Jeff Lim, would like to wish all the Hindus happy Diwali (known as Deepavali in Malaysia). May the festival of lights fill your life with the glow of happiness and the sparkle of Joy. Safe journey if you are travelling back to hometown.

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry. Jeff Lim's original work!

Penang’s state debt has dropped 95pc, says Guan Eng

By Debra Chong

SOURCE: CLICK ME

 October 26, 2011

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 26 – Penang has sliced RM600 million or 95 per cent of the state’s debt since the Pakatan Rakyat took over the state in March 2008, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said today.

The first-term chief minister pointed out the state debt stood at RM29.66 million as of last month compared to the massive RM630.13 million four years earlier.

Guan Eng also said Penang’s Budget 2012 will be a surplus even as it is expected to undergo a deficit of RM107.78 million because the state has regained RM1.13 billion in reserves as at end of last year.

With such glowing figures in the black, the Johor-born DAP leader could not help but point to his political foes helming Putrajaya which saw the national debt grow as much as RM190 billion or 71 per cent within the same period.

The federal government’s debt rose to RM456 billion this year from RM266 billion at end 2008, Lim said.


In a Deepavali speech in George Town, Lim said “this success propelled the Penang state government to introduce all kinds of welfare programmes to benefit state residents.”

He promised families earning RM500 a month and less – classified as harcore poor – that they will get RM600 a month, an extra RM100 in relief aid.

Lim, who is also DAP secretary-general, said the state will also give RM100 pocket money a year to each student in Primary 1 and 4, as well as Secondary 1 and 4 starting next year to lessen the burden on parents who have to buy their children new uniforms and other school gear.

He said the new scheme, which he called “Skim Pelajar Emas”, will cost RM10 million.

“The state government proposes to pay this amount every year and not just five years once or only during election season,” Lim vowed at the state’s Deepavali open house celebration in Times Square today.

The federal government recently announced a one-off payment of RM500 cash aid to all households earning below RM3,000 and RM100 to all primary and secondary schoolgoers in its Budget 2012.

Lim had offered other similar goodies in the weeks leading up to Deepavali, including a promise to the Hindu Endowment Board to inject RM1 million in funds yearly.

Last Sunday, he handed over keys to brand new double-storey homes to 24 families who were evicted from Kampung Buah Pala two years ago.

Through a Rapist's Eyes (ALL LADIES MUST READ)

Through a Rapist's Eyes

SOURCE: Click me


A group of rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim, and here are some interesting facts:



1) The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid, or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.


2) The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women whose clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors to cut clothing.


3) They also look for a woman on her cell phone, searching through her purse, or doing other activities while walking because she is off guard and can be easily overpowered.


4) The time of day men are most likely to attack and rape a woman is in the early morning, between 5 and 8:30 a.m.


5) The number one place women are attacked and abducted is grocery store parking lots. Number two is office parking lots/garages. Number three is public restrooms.


6) These men are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to a second location where they don't have to worry about getting caught. Don't get in his car or trunk -- your chances of survival are almost zero.


7) Only 2% said they carried weapons because rape carries a 3-5 year sentence, but rape with a weapon is 15-20 years.


8) If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.


9) These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas or other similar objects that can be used from a distance in their hands. Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So the idea is to convince these guys you're not worth it.


10) Several defense mechanisms he taught us are: If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look him in the face and ask him a question, like "What time is it?" or make general small talk: "I can't believe it is so cold out here, we're in for a bad winter." Now that you've seen his face and could identify him in a line-up, you lose appeal as a target.


11) If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell, "STOP!" or "STAY BACK!" Most of the rapists this man talked to said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.


12) If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yelling "I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY!" and holding it out will be a deterrent.


13) If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength, but you can by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm between the elbow and armpit or in the upper inner thigh -- HARD. One woman, in a class this man taught, told him she used the underarm pinch on a man who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands -- the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it -- it hurts.


14) After the initial pinch, punch or kick the man's groin -- it is extremely painful. You might think that you'll anger the man and make him want to hurt you more, but these rapists told our instructor that they want a woman who will not cause a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble, and he's out of there. PINCH and PUNCH.


15) When the man puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers, bend them back as far as possible, and push down on them as hard as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees, and both knuckles cracked audibly.


16) Of course the things we always hear still apply: Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can, and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it, go with your instincts. You may feel a little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the man really was trouble.

Tiada rebat cukai 20% buat Nasi Lemak 2.0

Tiada rebat cukai 20% buat Nasi Lemak 2.0

By Nor Azliany Mohamad | Cinema Online

11 Okt - Filem kontroversi "Nasi Lemak 2.0" tidak dapat menikmati insentif penolakan cukai sebanyak 20% sebagaimana diterima oleh kebanyakan filem tempatan Malaysia yang lain kerana filem tersebut gagal mendapat status Skim Wajib Tayang.

Dipetik daripada Daily Chilli, Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia (FINAS) telah mengesahkan bahawa filem "Nasi Lemak 2.0" tidak layak mendapat status Wajib Tayang kerana pandangan prejudis terhadap Namewee yang merupakan pengarah dan pelakon filem tersebut.

"Filem "Nasi Lemak 2.0" menerima tanggapan prejudis kerana Namewee pernah mencetuskan kontroversi sebelum ini," kata Mohd Naguib Razak, Ketua Pengarah Finas.

Tambah beliau, "Disebabkan itu, filem baru yang menggalakkan perpaduan dan memupuk semangat 1Malaysia kini menghadapi kesusahan".

Penerbit Eksekutif kepada filem yang telah berjaya mendapat kutipan RM4.5 juta selepas dua minggu tayangan ini, Fred Chong memberitahu telah membuat rayuan, tetapi gagal.
"Namewee bukan penerbit file mini. Dia hanyalah seorang penulis skrip, pelakon dan pengarah. Saya penerbit filem ini dan saya tidak pernah mencetuskan kontroversi," ujar Chong.

"Kami akan memberi penjelasan dengan lebih lanjut lagi berkaitan dengan perkara tersebut. Malah Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Dato' Seri Nazri Aziz telah memberikan sokongan beliau dan berkata "Nasi Lemak 2.0" adalah sebuah filem 1Malaysia," tambahnya lagi.

Walaupun kutipan sebenar sejak hari pertama filem ini ditayangkan pada bulan September masih belum diketahui, Chong mengakui cukai 20% itu penting buat mereka.
"Cukai 20% tersebut adalah sejumlah wang yang banyak buat kami kerana kami hanyalah produksi kecil dalam industri filem tempatan ini," kata Chong lagi.
Selain Nameweek, filem bergenre komedi ini turut dibintangi oleh Karen Kong, Afdlin Shauki, Dato' David Arumugam, Reshmonu, Nadine Ann Thomas, Adibah Nor, Pete Teo dan Ho Yuhang dilaporkan bersetuju dengan pemotongan bayaran lakonan memandangkan filem itu dibuat dengan peruntukan kurang daripada RM 1 juta.

Terdahulu Cinema Online telah melaporkan bahawa Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) telah menghentikan tayangan filem "Nasi Lemak 2.0" kerana saluran Astro First telah membeli dan mendapatkan hak bagi menayangkan filem tersebut dalam format definisi tinggi.

"Kami tidak menghalang penonton ke panggung wayang. Astro First adalah platform yang baik untuk menayangkan filem-filem tempatan di saluran televisyen selepas beberapa minggu ianya ditayangkan di pawagam.

"Kami turut menerima komen daripada orang ramai terutama bagi yang sudah berkeluarga, menyatakan bahawa susah bagi mereka untuk ke panggung wayang kerana mempunyai anak kecil," akhiri Chong.

Happy Malaysia Day

Strange but true, this is only the 2nd year Malaysia Day was declared a Public Holiday and "officially celebrated" though Malaysia was formed back in 16 September 1963.  Before that, Merdeka Day (31st August) was Widely celebrated but Malaysia day's "just another day".  I, Jeff Lim would like to wish everyone, especially Sabahans and Sarawakians Happy Malaysia Day...

Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple

Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple

By Tim Stevens posted Aug 24th 2011 6:35PM

A major development out of Cupertino: Apple CEO Steve Jobs has stepped down, the board naming Tim Cook as his replacement. The company said "Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world's most innovative and valuable technology company."

Steve himself published the following letter:

"I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple's brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

Steve"

Apple has confirmed that Jobs will stay on as Chairman. Full details in the PR after the break.

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PRESS RELEASE!
Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple

Tim Cook Named CEO and Jobs Elected Chairman of the Board

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple's Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple's Chief Operating Officer, as the company's new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately.

"Steve has made countless contributions to Apple's success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple's immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration."
"Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world's most innovative and valuable technology company," said Art Levinson, Chairman of Genentech, on behalf of Apple's Board. "Steve has made countless contributions to Apple's success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple's immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration."

"The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our next CEO," added Levinson. "Tim's 13 years of service to Apple have been marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and sound judgment in everything he does."

Jobs submitted his resignation to the Board today and strongly recommended that the Board implement its succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO.

As COO, Cook was previously responsible for all of the company's worldwide sales and operations, including end-to-end management of Apple's supply chain, sales activities, and service and support in all markets and countries. He also headed Apple's Macintosh division and played a key role in the continued development of strategic reseller and supplier relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
10am 12pm: WORK: Hotel seminar Session 1 at 1 world hotel
12.30pm to 1.45pm: Lunch with my Future Bro-in-law and my best friend, Andrew @ Hainan Coffee House Section 17..
2pm to 3.30pm WORK: Hotel Seminar session 2 at 1 World Hotel.
3.30pm to 6pm: Chilling at home
6pm: Tapau Taai Chau.  Ordered W/o pork they gave Pork.  As a result, my maid don't get to eat.  Also, ordered Domino's Pizza (1 large/2 regular) which took 1 hour to arrive.
7.20pm: Dinner.
7.30pm: Sis and her future hubby, Bryan bought a Cake from Secret Recipe.  "Strawberry-Marshmallow-Cheese Cake.
7.45pm: Cake Cutting.
8.15pm: Meet a friend who wants to tumpang me buy something in Vietnam.
8.30pm: Fetched my Hong Kong Friend, Desmond and his "Girlfriend" at Asia Jaya LRT.  Brought them to "IPOH Nga Choy Chicken Rice Restaurant" at Jalan Gasing.  I just teman them drink and ate 2 Pork balls. The damage: RM51.
9.30pm: Off to ROYAL LAKE CLUB with Desmond and his "Girlfriend".  Listened to live music while watching "Liverpool VS Sunderland" EPL match.  Disappointing 1-1 draw @ Fulltime.
12.20am: Send them back to their Condo.
12.45am: Reached home...


That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.

YOUTUBE: Malaysia cracks down on protesters

Police in Malaysia have fired tear gas and arrested hundreds of protesters in the biggest opposition-backed rally in years.

More than 20,000 demonstrators massed across Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, demanding electoral reforms, activists said.

Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas has more from the capital.

My Comment: LOOK AT 0.13 secs... POLICE KICKING INNOCENT PEOPLE!!!  DISAPPOINTING POLICE!!!





Disclaimer: THIS IS NOT MY WORK!  I Just gather the FACTS the local media trying to cover up!

Bersih 2.0: REAL NEWS = BERSIH PAGE & YOUTUBE, Fake news = local media.

A reminder that Bersih should focus on its original cause - a fairer and more transparent govt - do not resort to violence and condemns of the ruling party. Show what BERSIH is and what BERSIH will do for Malaysians and the truth will shine. It is not a fight against them but a fight for all Malaysians!

REAL NEWS = BERSIH FACEBOOK PAGE & YOUTUBE
Fake news = local media.   IGP Claimed 6000 people only according to Media but actual Turnout according to Bersih 2.0 Official Facebook page is close to 60,000!!!
We got the eyes, we know the truth ! Stop lying to RAKYAT !!!!

By Dominic Isaac

‎BERSIH 2.0 [OFFICIAL]] was a peaceful rally, the only sh1t that wasn't peaceful were the police. They only used the reason that it was *ILLEGAL* as an excuse so they could carry out they're roadblocks and sh1t... Why throw a damn teargas? we weren't gonna beat you up! 

ARTICLE 1: 

Housekeeping.

 

As I'm writing this, they've (the Royal Malaysian Police) teargassed a hospital (Tung Shin Hospital).   They've arrested the head of the rally and are separating her from the rest of the detainees. God Bless her.   People are still gathering, and despite the fact that this was supposed to be a peaceful march...-and-protest to begin with, the police have turned it into an international incident.   High pressure water cannons. Teargas everywhere. Mass arrests, currently over 600 and counting.

This, my friends, is 21st century Malaysia.   “The failure of the top levels of the Malaysian government to engage in good faith dialogue with citizens demanding basic electoral reforms is the heart of the matter.” - Phil Robertson, Human Rights Watch Asia Deputy Director.   I've never seen it put more aptly.   The disconnect between Malaysia's leadership and its people is stunning.   When Kenneth Clarke tried to pass unpopular justice reforms in the UK, David Cameron was forced to make a policy U-turn.   

When the Najib Administration made an unpopular decision on the Bersih organization, they plowed on despite mass public disapproval. Despite the opportunity to use electoral reform as an avenue for the government to resuscitate its image.

  For those of you who aren't in the know, today Malaysian Government took a stand. A stand against basic democratic rights and freedom of expression. They banned a rally - a rally with a message.   The message wasn't racist, or particularly inflammatory. Bersih wasn't Westboro Baptist Church. It was a call for free and fair elections, greater transparency in the voting process and simple electoral reforms.

They've been accused of everything, ranging from the more plausible 'tool-for-furthering-Oppositio​n-interests' to the outlandish 'Communist-conspiracy-to-overt​ hrow-country-leadership'.   For some reason, this message warranted the unreasonable application of threats and suppression by force.   Extreme force.   Reports are flooding in from the newsfeeds and online social networks of police brutality, in addition to the all too generous use of crowd-control agents highlighted above. 

  It certainly is something, when one can say that the pride of their country isn't the efficiency of government machinery, but the willingness of the unarmed and oppressed to face it head-on.   I am proud of my country. Not its administrators, but its people.   Today they have secured their stake on the nation's future.   Ignore that at your own risk.

By: Jason Chow

ALSO, to those who questioned why the need of Bersih 2.0, check this out:

Original post from :Hui Siong Lau

Kepada sesiapa yang merasakan 'BERSIH' tidak diperlukan sila semak no:kp berikut di laman SPR berikut:= http://daftarj.spr.gov.my/NEWD​AFTARJ/DaftarjBI.aspx =

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This is MIND BOGGLING...  Candidates for recent Sarawak Election...  

ALSO:

Read this article:

http://www.klik4malaysia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15284%3Apolice-arrests-1400-in-bersih-crackdown-1-death-reported-updated&catid=73%3Adaily-features-&Itemid=201&lang=en

ARTICLE 2: Police arrests 1,400 in Bersih crackdown, 1 death reported (UPDATED)

Saturday, 09 July 2011 15:30 Philip Ho

Kuala Lumpur, Jul 9 - Thousands of police officers and the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) came down hard on the peaceful Bersih supporters.
The first group of peaceful protestors had marched from Hilton Sentral towards Central Market shortly after noon.

Convergence of three groups in front of Maybank Tower, Jalan Pudu

Approximately 100 police and FRU officers formed a defensive line right outside the Central Market LRT station.

The group made a detour by cutting through Dayabumi Complex before ending up in front of Agro Bank near Dataran Merdeka.

Within minutes, three FRU trucks arrived and formed another defensive line and urging the crowd to disperse.
After warnings went unheeded, FRU proceeded to fire three volleys of tear gas at the peaceful protestors who were sitting down on the ground.

It is estimated that 30 rounds of tear gas were fired within a short span of 2 minutes, sending the crowd scurrying for protection.

However, the FRU was positioned downwind and the tear gas flowed backwards, forcing the FRU team to retreat to Dataran Merdeka.

Half of the peaceful protestors then backtracked towards Central Market before their way was blocked by the FRU, forcing them to head back towards Hilton Sentral.

Approximately 15 minutes later, another group of Bersih supporters arrived at Puduraya via Jalan Sultan before joining a splinter group from the earlier protestors who had marched from Hilton Sentral.
The two groups congregated in front of the Maybank Tower before chanting "Bersih", "Reformasi" and "Hidup Rakyat".

Approximately 10 minutes later, another group of Bersih supporters arrived via Jalan Pudu, coming from the direction of Bukit Bintang.

The crowd continued to chant in front Maybank Tower until several FRU trucks arrived to disperse the crowd by firing over 10 rounds of tear gas into the crowd on top of spraying them with chemically-laced
 water.
Mayhem ensued as the police rushed in to make arrests, with over a dozen people hand-cuffed and brought back to the police truck.
A group of lawyers from the Bar council of Malaysia were seen talking to the arrested.

One male protestor cringing from the effects of tear gas were paraded in front of the others before he was sat down on the ground at the foot of the Maybank Tower staircase. They were then transported to a police station in Jinjang.

Heavy rain swept across the city, bringing protests to a halt for approximately 30 minutes before the skies cleared up again.  The FRU stationed in front of the Maybank Tower was then redeployed to Jalan Pudu in a move to trap Bersih supporters on that road as another defensive line was setup approximately 200m away from Tung Shin hospital in the direction of Bukit Bintang.

Another team of FRU that was stationed near the HSBC bank near Lebuh Ampang was then ordered to move to take up positions in front of Maybank Tower.  Bersih supporters that were trapped on Jalan Pudu had no where to go except to wait out the road blocks just outside of the Tung Shin hospital.

However, in an attempt to disperse the crowd, FRU once again fired over five rounds of tear gas cannisters into the crowd, forcing them to take cover in the carpark of the Tung Shin hospital.  In an unprecendented move, the FRU fired several more tear gas cannisters into hospital grounds in an attempt to force the protestors out from the hospital carpark. Dozens of police then climbed the fences of the carpark in pursuit of the Bersih supporters.  (THIS IS TOO MUCH!  Adding salt to wound, this UGLY incident is NOT REPORTED (Covered up) IN "free" TV Stations: RTM1, 2, TV3, NTV7, TV9, 8TV)

Nevertheless, the crowd at Jalan Pudu slowly dispersed on their own at approximately 4:20pm and the FRU were also seen to withdraw, leaving some 30 police officers on scene to handle the situation.
Elsewhere, unconfirmed reports surfaced that the leader of Bersih, Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan and Maria Chin Abdullah were arrested along with several other politicians.

It was learnt that three other groups that were marching towards Merdeka Stadium from various parts of the city was also thwarted in their attempt by the joint-efforts of the police and the FRU.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar later held a press conference, saying that 1,401 individuals were arrested but would be released by 9pm, and had urged the public to go home.

It was later confirmed that 12 high profile politicians and civil society leaders were arrested. They are Mahfuz Omar, Salehuddin Ayub, Tian Chua, Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, Hadi Awang and Fuziah Salleh (all arrested at KL Sentral), Azeez Rahim, Mahfuz Mohammad, Khairy Jamaluddin, Ngeh Khor Ham and Sivarasah Rasiah (all arrested at Jalan Pudu) and Mohamad Sabu (Jalan Mahameru).

Karpal Singh barely escaped arrest as his supporters urged him to turn-away when he arrived at Jalan Pudu earlier at 1:30pm.

Bersih estimated that over 50,000 people gathered to march peacefully for electoral reforms today, but the aggressive actions of the police and the FRU resulted in the untimely death of Baharuddin Ahmad, the husband of the Setiawangsa PKR Wanita division chief near KLCC. Apparently, Baharuddin was involved in a scuffle with the police before he fell and died from severe injuries.

END OF ARTICLE...

ALSO CHECK THIS OUT!:

NSW riot police looked relaxed during Sydney Bersih 2.0 today. No water canon? No tear gas?

 This shows that:  Police in Malaysian need to learn to be independent, take orders directly from the RULER / Parliament and not the BN/UMNO!

ALSO, VIDEOS: 

1) POLICE ACTION BRUTAL: Opposition Leader...

2) VIDEO 2 with this "Letter" 

Dear Najib,

On the apparent level, I'm crying, choking in pain (my chemical-infused body's still in pain), and I almost lost my conciousness (fainted) due to the many Tear Gases that you ordered to be fired on us - fired from the front & back of a small tunnel. Where should I go - or disperse - to?

Deep inside, I used to entrust some of your policies. Now I'm just deeply disappointed at your cruelty.
What a cruel leader you were to subject the Rakyats - who've elected you to listen to their voices - to such pain?

I ask for you to try Just Two canister of Tear Gases on yourself (front, back, in a tunnel).
Are you Our PM, or are you a Dictator?
I believe I had my answer to that question today.
But it's okay, continue doing what you do best (suppression with brutal powers, etc).
It's okay, for I understand the truth of impermanence - everything is ever changing.
We can change you. (Egyptians did it, Malaysians have the ability too).
I could think of 100 other individuals with a better mind and heart than you do.
I have experienced that You truly do not have the qualities as, nor do you deserve to be, Our leader.

By just another citizen who loves our common home (Malaysia),
Vienna Looi.

PART 2:

PART 3: 

VIDEO 3:

First hand look at the risk Malaysians take to participate in a public rally. Note the silence at the end of the video, no more chanting, just coughing, retching, and the occasional puking.

VIDEO 4:

Retreating to central market after standstill at the the Changkat stadium! Strong crowd!

IGP is lying to himself. Only 6,000? Let the video do the figure justice! Not to mention crowd in Tong Shin, Merdeka square and KL Sentral.
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/igp-only-6000-joined-rally/

The rally is supported from all races. The real satu malaysia in Bersih version! Long live democracy! Long live Bersih!

Video 5: BERSIH 2.0 - 9am to 3pm simple edit
:

MORE VIDEOS:

1) BERSIH 2.0 LONDON (Peaceful one):

2) BERSIH 2.0 Melbourne (Peaceful one)

Final moments of Bersih 2.0 in Melbourne Federation Square, a peaceful call for the Malaysian government to come clean to the people of the country. The singing of the Malaysian national anthem rounded up the calling.

The peaceful rally here is a huge contrast to a similar rally held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the same time, where violence was exercised by the Malaysian police and over 1,400 civilians were arrested.

3) Bersih 2.0 Taiwan Rally 旅台大馬遊子聲援淨選盟集會

4) Bersih 2.0 Sydney Rally:

While "thousands and thousands" marched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today for democracy (braving police roadblocks, hundreds of arrests, water cannon, teargas, etc), in Australia some 750 Malaysian rallied in Melbourne today, 300 in Sydney, 200 in Perth, 150 in Adelaide, 40 in Canberra and 100 in Brisbane.

These are some pics I took of the Sydney rally.

LASTLY:  This explains it all...  It's NOT PKR/DAP/PAS Decision to organise BERSIH 2.0 but Ambiga and Rakyat...  Credit to Malaysiakini video team.

DISCLAIMER:  ALL THESE WERE NOT MY WORK.  My work is Merely COMPILE STUFF you see here from Bersih 2.0  Official Facebook page and from YOUTUBE...  Bringing you the facts the Malaysian media COVERED Up or DON"T WANT YOU TO SEE!!!

Happy Independence day America!!!

As per title...  Happy Independence day America...  Posted via my humble Nokia N79, hence no fancy graphics...

RM1.8 million for six Facebook pages

While the deputy tourism minister justifies the exorbitant cost, a DAP MP, however, calls it ridiculous.

KUALA LUMPUR: Close to RM1.8 million has been spent to create six Tourism Malaysia Facebook applications, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Deputy Tourism Minister James Dawos Mamit said that each application cost RM293,072 to develop, or RM1,758,432 in full.

He said this in response to questions raised by DAP-Rasah MP Anthony Loke and Umno-Tangga Batu MP Idris Haji Haron, who asked why the ministry spent such a huge amount on its social media campaign.

Mamit identified these applications as:

a) Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia

b) Citrawarna 1Malaysia

c) Karnival Jualan Mega 1Malaysia and Karnival Jualan Akhir Tahun

d) Festival Pelancongan Seni Kontemporari 1Malaysia

e) Kempen 1Malaysia Bersih, 1Malaysia

f) Fabulous Food 1Malaysia

He added that the Citrawarna 1Malaysia Facebook page attracted a total of 20,292 Facebook “likes” since its launch on May 21 this year.

Mamit said that the reason why each application cost so much was because of the tasks associated with them.

“These cover creative works, concepts and ideas, design, flash programming and coding, testing and debugging, uploading and launching of application, system server development and maintenance, development of database from the contest, campaign management and monitoring as well as online advertisements and fan recruitment in Facebook and Google,” the deputy minister said.

‘DAP’s page did not cost a sen’

This reasoning, however, was rubbished by Loke, who called it “ridiculous”.

“These are just Facebook fan pages,” he told reporters at the Parliament lobby later.

Showing reporters the Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia Facebook page on an Ipad, he added: “Anyone can do this. (…) Everyone knows that Facebook pages are free, and you don’t need servers or designs (for them).”

He also pointed to the Citrawarna 1Malaysia flash application, which was linked to a Facebook game.

FMT later opened the application, and found that it was a flash music rhythm game.

According to the application, players who attained high scores while playing Citrawarna 1Malaysia stood a chance to win an IPad 2.

Calling it a waste of public funds, Loke said DAP created similar Facebook fan pages and flash applications at no cost.

He said the Visit Penang Facebook page, designed by the Penang state government did not cost “a single sen”, and had gotten nearly 120,000 Facebook “likes” in the past two years.

ANTI-1.8Million-FB-Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anti-RM18Million-FB-page/158216647580352?sk=wall

CURI-CURI-WANG-MALAYSIA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Curi-curi-Wang-Malaysia/159764004089350



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