(The shoebox was a thing to see – the shoe’s features was akin to a car’s specs back then. Badminton Master 2000 – Image source: http://mohdfitri.blogspot.com/)
Read More »Childhood Memories: Part 23 – Fast, Clean And Robust School Shoes
(The problem with some dumb motorcyclists is that they think that they are invincible especially when they are not wearing any helmets. Initially, I felt the same way too but I recognize that it was nothing but a mirage – unlike those driving cars, you have nothing to protect you from serious injuries. That is why I always ride sensibly and with a good measure of protection – proper jacket, gloves and helmet and abiding traffic rules all the time. Image source: Perak Today)
Read More »Enforcement 101: Dumb Motorcyclists, Skinning Them Alive
(If we can unite all races in one school with standard and forward-thinking education system from the 1950s, then why we cannot maintain one school for all races now? Image source: The National Archives UK)
Read More »United Malaysia 101: Race Based Short Sighted Resolutions
(Showing the middle finger to indelible ink? Image source: www.wn.com)
UPDATE: Read here and here for interesting readers’ comments – an interesting link on how the introduction of biometrics instead of indelible ink could mean millions in revenue for those will be supplying the whole package and why it is not worth the investment in the first place.
Read More »Governance 101: The Hard Case for Biometrics vs Indelible Ink
(So, this was “suicide due to guilt feeling” back then but with a twist now – it is driven to suicide by aggressive interrogation. No matter how we look at it, Teoh Beng Hock should not be dead in the first place – it is a tragic loss and failure by MACC to conduct its business in the right way)
Read More »Governance 101: Yes, It’s A Suicide Verdict But….
(Unfortunately, we have one cute, lovable Mr Forgetful right here at home and it is difficult to get angry with this guy. Image source: http://plasmanc.blogspot.com/)
(The famed stand-off between the peaceful Bersih 2.0 protestors and police who bend on breaking up the rally at whatever the cost. Poster source: Mob’s Crib)
Ya, ya still on Bersih 2.0 rally but this is the last one, I promise.
Read More »Elections 101: Has Bersih 2.0’s Reform Cause Torpedoed?
(At times like the Bersih rally, it seems OK to have people who talked about and threaten others – they hardly make the impact but it is not acceptable when the person making threats is a Member of Parliament and make seditious statements but remains free from arrests and prosecutions. Image source: http://peoplepowerportal.blogspot.com)
Read More »Elections 101: Bersih 2.0 – Where is Loud Mouth Wally?
(This is how Najib should have reacted to Bersih 2.0 in the first place. If he had done that, he would have been hailed as a hero and someone who is willing to listen to calls for real change. Image source: http://amenoworld.blogspot.com)
Read More »Elections 101: Bersih 2.0, Brilliant Quotes of the Day
With the Bersih rally to be held soon, I guess one becomes very paranoid all over when one enters the Home Ministry. But with Bersih 2.0, it has gone beyond the realms of paranoia to an extent where wearing certain coloured T-shirts could get you arrested.
Read More »Elections 101: Bersih 2.0, The Paranoia Had Started
(The King who presided over the previous Bersih 1.0 is once again have made declaration that should bring the Government and Bersih 2.0 on talking terms again – hopefully. Image source: http://pinkturtle2.wordpress.com)
Read More »Elections 101: Bersih 2.0, The Wise King’s Response
Lately, one that has been quite hot in the news recently is the Bersih 2.0 rally scheduled on 9th July 2011. I have been busy with an assignment lately and I have been travelling too but as much as possible, I do try to keep abreast with the latest news at home.