Monday, December 21, 2009

SAMSENG JALANAN

Bayangkan sekumpulan penunggang motosikal membawa motosikal mereka dengan laju tanpa memperdulikan penguna lain. Ini selalunya berlaku pada waktu siang, tetapi apabila mereka berlumpa dengan aksi mereka yang merbahaya pada waktu malam sehingga 3-5 pagi, mereka telah mengganggu orang yang hendak tidur juga.

You Tube ni classic, disini

Situasi ini telah berterusan kerana "samseng-samseng" ini yang juga terkenal dengan "mat rempit", itu pun ada yang satu ketika beri idea nak tukar nama ke 'mat cemerlang' konon, ada juga yang dapat 'chance' kalau tak silap pergi 'terjun khutub utara.

"Serious" mana kita nak benteras masaalah ini. Ini memerlukan banyak pihak terlibat, tak boleh lepas pada Polis sahaja, tapi kalau dengan Polis pun diorang ni tak takut, atau main-mainkan, kita orang biasa ni lagi di buat tak kesah, silap haribulan, kereta kita kena pecah, rumah kita kena baling, keluarga kita kena kacau. Ini yang ramai buat tak kesah walaupun kena marah.

Tapi, kita tidak ada pilihan kerana kita kena mula. Pertama, ialah kita perlukan undang undang yang ketat. Olih itu, pembuat dasar (MP kita kat Parlimen) kena luluskan satu rang undang undang yang antara lain membuatkan setiap yang terbabit berfikir bukan sekali atau dua, tetapi 100 kali.

Contoh contoh apabila terbukti merempit mereka kena ...

1. Hukuman Penjara 5 tahun atau lebih (kalau ada orang mati 10 tahun atau lebih).
2. Ibu bapa kena 1 bulan.
3. Motosikal dirampas dan lesen dibatalkan serta merta.

ada lagi ke ???

Jadi sekarang, bagaimana nak arahkan tenaga yang tengah hot nak tunjuk "terror" ni, kita kena ada alternatif yang menarik, jangan sibuk nak "motivasi" aje.

Dia orang ni nak orang tenggok, jadi kita kena beri peluang juga tapi undang undang kena cepat. Menteri Dalam Negeri, jangan lama lama sangat NKRA ke KPI ke, jadikan ini tanggung jawab nasional, tentu semua MP kat Parlimen tu sokong, (yang tak sokong tu mungkin ada kaitan dengan "samseng Jalanan/Mat Rempit" kot).

Rasanya kalau ada 222 ahli Parlimen, dan semua hadir sidang Parlimen, jadi sejarah semua sokong 100% tak ada yang menentang.

Apa kata Ketua Pembangkang?

Friday, December 18, 2009

SEA GAMES GOLD-VIENTIANE 09

Sehingga semalam 17hb Disember 2009, Malaysia telah meraih sebanyak 139 pingat, iaitu 40 emas, 40 perak dan 59 gangsa. Diantara 40 pingat emas yang diraih, 1 sangat digembar gemburkan, iaitu dari bolasepak. ini adalah kerana, kali terakhir Malaysia berjaya mendapat pingat emas adalah 20 tahun yang lampau.

Kalau difikirkan, apalah sangat, yang 39 lagi tak dapat pun siaran langsung, ini separuh akhir pun siaran langsung (Malaysia 3 - 1 Laos). Tetapi memandangkan yang sukan Bolasepak adalah sukan yang telah berjaya mempeharuhi ramai peminat, buruk baiknya sentiasa mendapat tempat dalam media dan akan sentiasa menjadi topik perbualan.

Punyalah semangat, sampaikan anak saya (Adam) sempat tukar jersy pasukan Malaysia masa tengok perlawanan tersebut.

Sememangnya sukan adalah salah satu acara yang dapat menyatupadukan rakyat, lebih lebih lagi bila menang. Adalah diharapkan, agar kita dapat memilih dan terus mengembangkan sukan sukan tertentu yang kita mempunyai daya saing untuk terus berjaya ditahap yang lebih tinggi di persada antarabangsa seperti Sukan Asia, Sukan Komanwel, Sukan Olimpik dan mana tahu bolasepak berjaya ke Piala Dunia.

Bila agaknya emas di Olimpik dan Berjaya menjadi salahsatu wakil Asia di Piala Dunia bolasepak FIFA ya???

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Malaysian Made and Made in Malaysia

Sometime time people in general are not aware, but most of the time they are confused, however there are those who just doesn't seem to bother.

What is the different between Malaysian Made and Made in Malaysia. I am not sure whether there are specific percentage (%) or standard for such classification. Anyway in logical terms we can agree that Malaysian Made refers to anything MALAYSIAN and produced by Malaysian or Malaysian Expertise. A clear example can be BATIK, although sometimes we wonder if the fabric used are also Malaysian produced. There could be other examples, even food base like kerepek, keropok lekor.

As for Made in Malaysia, the above rule still applies, however we might have foreign investor producing their products for local consumption or export purposes and yet uses foreign labour and expertise.

In the end, what matter most should be QUALITY. Way back during the earlier years, people will always say anything continental (American/European) are always better then Japanese. Although some of those kind of statement is true, things had change, the so call good products are Made in Malaysia or other countries.

This does not necessarily applies to just products manufactured, now it could be services and its people. QUALITY in general has no boundries.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

PROTON CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

The Sun - November 20th, 2009

KUALA LUMPUR : To kick off the first weekend of the school holidays, PROTON is holding a special customer appreciation event called Proton4You at all Proton Edar and EON outlets nationwide this Saturday and Sunday. There will be a variety of family-oriented programmes planned, such as colouring contests, family quizzes and games with many exciting prizes to be won.

Besides entertainment for loyal PROTON customers and their families, there will also be free 20-point car inspection services at the outlets by Proton iCare team, to help families prepare for any long trips they wish to take during the school holidays. PROTON will also introduce the Exora basic, the base-line model of its first homegrown MPV. Customers who decide to book the Exora Basic, or any other PROTON car during the two-day event will also get free personal assurance worth RM10,000.


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Yesterday I was at EON Glenmarie Service Centre to do the 5000KM service for our PERSONA. However it seems this promotion was not at all publicize and that seems funny., more awkward. Probably since EON is not the main player anymore, they seems not be bothered.

Anyway for all its worth, all "players" concern with regards should really buck up if they ever wants to compete with the bigger player starting with continuous quality products and services.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Kalashnikov designer is now Russia's hero

The Star, November 12, 2009

MOSCOW: The designer of the Kalashnikov was named a "Hero of Russia" by president Dmitry Medvedev who lauded him for creating "the brand that every Russian is proud of".

"In our country, such phenomena do not happen every day," Medvedev told Mikhail Kalasnikov after decorating him with a gold medal at a lavish reception dedicated to the rifle's creators 90th birthday.

"I mean not only the Kalashnikov rifle but also the national brand created by you, which makes every Russian proud, makes him feel he is part of history."

"Hero of Russia" is the nation's highest honorary title.

Dressed in a general's parade uniform decorated with two Soviet-era "Hero of Socialist Labour" gold stars, a frail-looking Kalashnikov clinked champagne glasses with Medvedev.

Created in 1947, the Kalashnikov, also known as the AK-47, is known for its reliability and simple design. It is officially in service in 55 countries and adorns several national emblems.

Millions of counterfeit versions are thought to exist and the rifle is so widespread that it is often said to have killed more people than any other weapon.

"This is not my fault that this weapon is not used where it should", Kalashnikov, his voice trembling, said at the Kremlin ceremony. "This is the fault of politicians, not designers, I made it to defend the borders of the fatherland." - Reuters


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Now isn't that nice, being recognised as a hero. His invention being use for the wrong and right reason. Here in Malaysia and just about any country in the world, somehow politicians seems to be making the news, and most of all sometimes for the wrong reasons.

I read this from the late Capt Yusof Ahmad aka The Ancient Mariner, way back (wed, Feb 25th, 2009) and felt it appropriate to add on to this issue, a story related by his friend ...


My old friend Capt. Gian Singh Sehmi sent me this old joke which I think is still relevant and funny:

One day a florist goes to a barber for a haircut. After the cut he asked about his bill and the barber replies, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The florist was pleased and left the shop.

When the barber goes to open his shop the next morning there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.

Later, a policeman comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replies, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The cop is happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber goes to open up there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.

Later that day, a college professor comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replies, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The professor is very happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber opens his shop, there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen different books, such as 'How to Improve Your Business' and 'Becoming More Successful.'

Then, a Member of Parliament comes in for a haircut, and when he goes to pay his bill the barber again replies, "I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week." The Member of Parliament is very happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber goes to open up, there are a dozen Members of Parliament all lined up waiting for a free haircut!

And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the Members of Parliament.



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MP,ADUN, Politicians, how I wish they do what the are suppose to do, this world probably will be a better place for all of us


.. may Allah SWT place you accordingly...


Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Banjir

Sekarang ni dah masuk musim tengkujuh. Seperti biasa, kebanyakan negeri di utara dan timur negara kita mula menghadapi banjir. Ada dah kemalangan jiwa. Setiap tahun, kita menghadapinya, selain dari kehilangan nyawa, banyak harta benda yang rosak. seteruk mana kita, apabila kita teropong diseluruh dunia, di negara lain, seperti Filipina, Indonesia, lebih teruk lagi.

Untungnya jadi rakyat Malaysia.

Ramai yang masih tak bersyukur lagi.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Malaysia - Tanah air ku

Hari ini (sejak sekian lamanya) kita memasuki era yang sunggoh mencabar. Setelah kita MERDEKA dari British, 31 OGOS 1957, kita masih bercerita tentang perpaduan. Baru-baru ini, PM mengumumkan 16hb September tahun depan kita cuti lagi, kerana pada tarikh itu Malaysia terbentuk (Persekutuan Tanah Melayu, Singapura, Sabah dan Serawak). Lepas tu PM pertama Tunku Abdul Rahman MENYINGKIRKAN singapura.

Suka atau tidak (kalau tak suka...pergilah cari negara lain)inilah negara kita. Kita berhak mencoraknya, walau tak semudah yang kita harapkan. Sistem yang ada hari ini agak baik, tetapi sentiasa ada ruang untuk diperbaiki.

Saya nak pinjam senikata lagu Sudirman bertajuk WARISAN.

Disini lahirnya sebuah cinta
Yang murni abadi sejati
Disini tersemai cita cita
Bercambah menjadi Warisan

Andai ku terbuang tak diterima
Andai aku disingkirkan
Kemana harusku bawakan
Kemana harusku semaikan cinta ini

Betapa
Dibumi ini ku melangkah
Keutara selatan timur dan barat
Ku jejaki

Aku
Bukanlah seorang perwira
Gagah menjunjung senjata
namun hati rela berjuang
walau dengan cara sendiri
Demi cinta ini

Ku ingin kotakan seribu janji
Sepanjang kedewasaan ini
Ku ingin sampaikan pesanan
Aku lah penyambung warisan


Maksud senikata lagu tersebut perlu dihayati. Kita mungkin tidak sama, dalam satu keluarga ada bermacam rupa, yang kembar pun ada perbezaannya, yang ketara dan yang tidak. Warna, tinggi rendah, kurus dan berisi,agama dan sebagainya.

Tapi apabila kita kata ini TANAH AIR KU, maka kita mesti mencari cara menjaganya. Setiap orang yang bergelar Warganegara Malaysia perlu bersumpah taat setia kepada Tanah Ini. Yang susah dibantu, yang senang dan berkemampuan membantu.

Kita tidak perlu setuju dengan pemerintah, tetapi kita perlu terima hakikat bahawa pada ketika ini, mereka dipertanggung jawabkan oleh kita secara sistem "DEMOKRASI BEPARLIMEN, RAJA BERPELEMBAGAAN".

Marilah kita cari cara memperkukuhkan negara ini, saya pinjam kata-kata hikmah ini, kita tidak mewarisi alam ini, kita meminjamnya dari anak-anak kita.

Setiap dari kita ada peranan tersendiri, fikir fikirkan lah.