Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts
Saturday, 23 March 2013
Earth Hour 2013
For one hour. forget about the local political circus. For one hour, forget about your screwed up day. For one hour today on 28th March at 8.30pm, spare some time to do some small stuffs for the environment. Just switch off your main electricity, thats all u need to do.
Sunday, 27 January 2013
HKR112
A BIG wave is coming. It strikes the country in 2008. This time, it's gonna be a BIGGER one. For those who still dunno, I'm referring to a people's revolution, being angry with the ruling government for many issues. Indians called it "Makkal Sakthi". Corruption, misuse of powers, cronyism, nepotism, racism, uncontrolled usage of people's money n many others. All got worse after the last election held in 2008, causing the rakyat to be angrier and those peeps are hell bent on kicking out the present government in the next election. Now that election is looming near after the 5 years term is coming to the end, its the battle between incumbent BN government n the opposition PR coalition to get the votes from the real power, the people of Malaysia.
Many demonstrations were held to tell the government to meet up to the demands. I participated in one, Bersih 3.0 rally last April 28. Truly an eye-opening experience. Being on the streets with hundreds of thousands of Malaysians from all walks of life, for the same common goal which is for the Election Commission to BERSIH (clean) the electoral roll to have a fair election. Experienced the teargas too. Not a proud thing to boast actually but its the feelings after that....Being offered water n salt by unknown strangers from different races, calming u down n advising u. This, I say is priceless. Sadly to say, nothing was done to meet the demands besides many other human rights, n even environmental issues cropped up along the way. Another bigger rally was held, called Himpunan Kebangkitan Rakyat - HKR (People's Rise Assembly) was held on 12th January in the capital city. Hence, the title of tis post.
Proud to say I was there together with larger crowds than last Bersih 3.0 on the historical day, held in a historical place, Stadium Merdeka. Rais Yatim said attendance was 5K. The PM said it was 10K. Police said it was 40K. Note: Stadium seating capacity is 45K, not taking into consideration countless people assembling outside stadium n around town. Google the images, see my hp photo below n give your estimation.
What's so great about being in a full capacity stadium then? Long story indeed. Being an avid local political observer, my fault for not sharing the issues n thoughts in here earlier. It's a touching scene where u can see countless people of different races in a single place under hot blazing sun wanting to make themselves count for a common goal. Trust me, tis is not like gathering with everybody in a stadium, rooting for Dato Lee Chong Wei versus Lin Dan. U can really see in the people faces that they want a better-managed economy, a better environment, a better welfare for the people, a better way to live their life, & most important of all, a better future for the next generations. Never before I've sung Negaraku so proudly in my life, singing it in a stadium full of proud citizens, it goes deep straight into our heart, causing even the toughest of men to shed tears. Who say singing national anthem is boring??
Doubters ask is it necessary to attend rally of this kind to send our messages across . We should support on what is right & make ourselves count. Giving real life example, if no one attend & listen to the famous Martin Luther King speech, do u think there'll be changes & he be revered as a legend? Going back to local history, if there's no demonstrations & agressive opposition by locals towards the formation of Malayan Union, will the British be pressured to give independence to us? Will I do it again if there's another one? For the sake of my future generations, I just need to. No hesitation about it....
Many demonstrations were held to tell the government to meet up to the demands. I participated in one, Bersih 3.0 rally last April 28. Truly an eye-opening experience. Being on the streets with hundreds of thousands of Malaysians from all walks of life, for the same common goal which is for the Election Commission to BERSIH (clean) the electoral roll to have a fair election. Experienced the teargas too. Not a proud thing to boast actually but its the feelings after that....Being offered water n salt by unknown strangers from different races, calming u down n advising u. This, I say is priceless. Sadly to say, nothing was done to meet the demands besides many other human rights, n even environmental issues cropped up along the way. Another bigger rally was held, called Himpunan Kebangkitan Rakyat - HKR (People's Rise Assembly) was held on 12th January in the capital city. Hence, the title of tis post.
Proud to say I was there together with larger crowds than last Bersih 3.0 on the historical day, held in a historical place, Stadium Merdeka. Rais Yatim said attendance was 5K. The PM said it was 10K. Police said it was 40K. Note: Stadium seating capacity is 45K, not taking into consideration countless people assembling outside stadium n around town. Google the images, see my hp photo below n give your estimation.
Waiting to enter stadium
Full capacity
What's so great about being in a full capacity stadium then? Long story indeed. Being an avid local political observer, my fault for not sharing the issues n thoughts in here earlier. It's a touching scene where u can see countless people of different races in a single place under hot blazing sun wanting to make themselves count for a common goal. Trust me, tis is not like gathering with everybody in a stadium, rooting for Dato Lee Chong Wei versus Lin Dan. U can really see in the people faces that they want a better-managed economy, a better environment, a better welfare for the people, a better way to live their life, & most important of all, a better future for the next generations. Never before I've sung Negaraku so proudly in my life, singing it in a stadium full of proud citizens, it goes deep straight into our heart, causing even the toughest of men to shed tears. Who say singing national anthem is boring??
Singing of Negaraku before the start of the assembly
Doubters ask is it necessary to attend rally of this kind to send our messages across . We should support on what is right & make ourselves count. Giving real life example, if no one attend & listen to the famous Martin Luther King speech, do u think there'll be changes & he be revered as a legend? Going back to local history, if there's no demonstrations & agressive opposition by locals towards the formation of Malayan Union, will the British be pressured to give independence to us? Will I do it again if there's another one? For the sake of my future generations, I just need to. No hesitation about it....
Monday, 30 March 2009
Earth Hour
Excerpts of an interview (fictional) with a reporter, covering Earth Hour 2009 on Sat 28th March.
Q: Are u aware of the Earth Hour event held last Saturday??
A: Yes
Q: Did u participated in it?
A: Yes & proud of it
Q: How do u spend the hour?
A: We switched off all lights at home & went to Subang Parade to have dinner & waited for the completion of one hour.
Q: What's the comments of your other friends on this event?
A: Some were very enthusiastic on this & encouraging others to join in. Some thought this was just an useless publicity stunt. Some just don't bother.
Q: Why do they think like that?
A: Apparently the argument is about what one hour of saving electricity can do to help save the Earth. Others probably just being ignorance of what's goin on out there...
Q: What is your thought about this then??
A: This is not about an event on saving electricity. This is about creating awareness of the current environmental issues happening in our Mother Earth, which will affect us at the end of the day. We're sending a message saying if every single one of us play a small part in helping the environment, it's can be worthwhile & make a BIG difference if we see from the larger picture. Whether it's issue of global warming, deforestation, depletion of ozone layer or even dumping of materials, it's important to know that we dun need to be Barack Obama to get our message across & that ordinary people like you and me can make a difference if we play our part.
Q: What's your comment on the Malaysians' response in general about safeguarding the environment?
A: Basically, we're just being ignorance & don't care of the complications. Governmental regulations (which are not being fully adhered to) are partly to be blamed. In the name of development, people has taken advantages of the loose implementation to their advantages. Besides, the awareness of the current environmental issues are lacking in schools - supposely the place of nurturing the future generations. How do u expect the younger peeps to help safeguarding the environment when they dont even know what is global warming all about??
Q: What's your hope for the people?
A: For the educators to go back to the basics to help create a civic minded society. Everybody know throwing rubbish everywhere is wrong but most people just dont' bother. Those days during my primary school days, we were made to listen about creating a clean environment, almost on daily basis by the principal (whom I respect till today) & it's compulsory for everybody to spend 10 minutes cleaning the designated area in school before starting class. The authorities, especially at local council level should be more strict with themselves on the implementation of regulations & not bowing to demands. If that place is a designated "green lung", then maintain it & ensure it still remains one over times.
Q: Are u aware of the Earth Hour event held last Saturday??
A: Yes
Q: Did u participated in it?
A: Yes & proud of it
Q: How do u spend the hour?
A: We switched off all lights at home & went to Subang Parade to have dinner & waited for the completion of one hour.
Q: What's the comments of your other friends on this event?
A: Some were very enthusiastic on this & encouraging others to join in. Some thought this was just an useless publicity stunt. Some just don't bother.
Q: Why do they think like that?
A: Apparently the argument is about what one hour of saving electricity can do to help save the Earth. Others probably just being ignorance of what's goin on out there...
Q: What is your thought about this then??
A: This is not about an event on saving electricity. This is about creating awareness of the current environmental issues happening in our Mother Earth, which will affect us at the end of the day. We're sending a message saying if every single one of us play a small part in helping the environment, it's can be worthwhile & make a BIG difference if we see from the larger picture. Whether it's issue of global warming, deforestation, depletion of ozone layer or even dumping of materials, it's important to know that we dun need to be Barack Obama to get our message across & that ordinary people like you and me can make a difference if we play our part.
Q: What's your comment on the Malaysians' response in general about safeguarding the environment?
A: Basically, we're just being ignorance & don't care of the complications. Governmental regulations (which are not being fully adhered to) are partly to be blamed. In the name of development, people has taken advantages of the loose implementation to their advantages. Besides, the awareness of the current environmental issues are lacking in schools - supposely the place of nurturing the future generations. How do u expect the younger peeps to help safeguarding the environment when they dont even know what is global warming all about??
Q: What's your hope for the people?
A: For the educators to go back to the basics to help create a civic minded society. Everybody know throwing rubbish everywhere is wrong but most people just dont' bother. Those days during my primary school days, we were made to listen about creating a clean environment, almost on daily basis by the principal (whom I respect till today) & it's compulsory for everybody to spend 10 minutes cleaning the designated area in school before starting class. The authorities, especially at local council level should be more strict with themselves on the implementation of regulations & not bowing to demands. If that place is a designated "green lung", then maintain it & ensure it still remains one over times.
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