Kassim Ahmad : Apakah Masalah UMNO Sekarang?

My comment on Kassim Ahmad's posting: Apakah Masalah UMNO Sekarang?

Dear Pak Kassim,

Your book - Universiti Kedua was one of the many books I grew up with and with a bit of influence of my late father, I learn a lot more about you esp. the way my old man used to defend your ideas. I've always respected a man who always tries to bring up the truth no matter how opposite it is against the norm or public opinion. The masses aren’t always right, isn’t it? Our beloved Prophet Muhammad pbuh was a good example esp. on how he started off.

In reference to your article on UMNO and after having read the Reluctant Politician, maybe the great ideas of Malaysia/Malaya dies off together with Tun Abd Razak and Tun Dr. Ismail. Their demise happened too early during Malaysia's infancy, where many of the things could have been changed if a proper philosophy was put into place.

Now, 50 years on after independence, things are so deeply rooted in the people and thus, 'politik wang' has become part of the norm. Yes, I strongly agree, a norm is a norm when it has been practised for so long although it is against the very thing we seem to believe in i.e. Islam.

The subsequent leaders that we had did not really focus on the philosophy of Malaysia but rather the development of tangible things i.e. economy, wealth, development.

What is missing and has not really been focused on is the development of the intangibles or better, at the holistic perspective. Things we don't see but is perpetuated through our behaviours. Maybe it is part of the Merdeka agreements between British & our leaders then that we shall not develop the minds of our people. Just maybe – this is purely my speculation but just maybe!

However, your point on reviewing our philosophy is so bloody spot on that I don’t think many people realise it. Those who realise are those who are powerless ones and can only exercise their power through elections which comes once in 4 – 5 years period. Unless, big time politicians and lawmakers read this piece/blog, nothing will change because apparently, they are too darn smart for this petty matters. Ada yang graduate from Oxford lagi tu. Still, reading, understanding and 'walk the talk' are entirely different thing all together. Cakap senang la. Do it first and tengok macam mane.

You made an interesting point of where non-Malays should be able to join into UMNO. If you are a true believer of Islam, this should have been thought of long time ago because you and I know that Islam does not discriminate colour and race. It was designed for all humanity and yet here we are in a position seen as such. I agree we help the poor, the undeveloped but don’t la focus on one race je, please widen the net.

People – as God puts it are the same. We all came from Nabi Adam. Are we so different from our Chinese or Indian or Penan brothers/sisters? Fair enough they are not Muslims but our treatment against them with our ‘smart’ policies demonstrates how ‘Islamic’ we are!
Look at Piagam Madinah when the Prophet was elected as the leader. I don’t recall history says he treated Jews unfairly or anybody of other religion unfairly and unjustly. Do enlighten me if I’m wrong.

Ni sibuk with Ketuanan Melayu and other bull’s shit. I don’t remember God sent down a Messenger and said, this land belongs to Malays or Mr A or UMNO for that matter. We fail to remember that Malays are – in its long history been mixes of colours and race. As if the Malays are holier than thou. Pandai sangat la tu and yet buat kerja pun tak pandai + malas.

To be able set things right, there’s a lot of work to be done. And it starts right at the core of things – the dasar, the principle, the philosophy. You start with the end in mind. I bet the rest will be just fine but as always when the design is perfect, it’s the implementation gets stuck or worst, it produces chaos.

Funny thing, this is so bloody synonymous with the Muslims. We’ve been given great Books (inclusive of all previous Books) but yet again, the devils apparently are too smart for the humans. Lust, greed, corrupt, tyranny, unjust, un fair. You name it and this where the greatest jihad of all is required – the war against your-stupid-self!

It’s time to act. Either via ruling coalition or the uprising opposition force. Whichever serves the people’s interest best and in a very righteous way that serves universal values (I said righteous way because majority of people’s interest could still be bad in the eyes of God), the people will vouch their support for it.

So, whichever party that is not ready, it’ll be diluted as time passes by – bye bye – the train is leaving.

No more racial cards. No more discrimination. Malaysia could be an example of God’s miracle!

Let’s do it the right way. I know for sure I’m doing all of these through my work. How about you people out there? What are you doing to make things right? Nobody says it’ll be easy but not impossible.

And I hope, the people who will be sent to the deepest of Hell in the hereafter are those who proclaim he/she fights Islam but action says otherwise. May God have mercy on him/her.

p.s. Can’t wait to get my hands on your new book – been waiting for it for quite some time

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Malaysia Today: A little bit of Selangor history

My comment on MT's posting: A little bit of Selangor history

Dear People of Malaysia,

Fair enough we have been spoon fed with only 1 side of the history. However, this does not stop each one of you to study more history. The point is, you all are still the spoon-fed products that was produced in the first place. History such as what RPK wrote is an example that many of us are too lazy to read on more or research by yourself. All things want to be readied in front of their eyes and then swallow the facts given and then continuously blame the government for not doing enough.

The point is, our biggest problem, as usual is the inactions and too much complaints. Go la to internet/library/reliable sources and learn history. Read on la the likes to Ahmad Bustamam, Dr Burhanuddin Hj Helmi, Pak Sako, Chin Peng, Said Zahari and the likes.

I bet after government change to Pakatan Rakyat later pun, the same noise will be made again and again because the hardest thing to change is always and has always been YOUR-BLOODY-SELF.

Semua nak harap orang lain yang tukar but sendiri tak mau improve! Bodoh kan manusia ni? Sangatlah bengong! And worst, even other people tell you a grandfather story, the ignorant person that you are will believe it 100% as a history fact. I am not saying RPK is not writing the truth but, as an example, given an input, think, process and synthesize la the info first, before deciding true or otherwise.

Self leadership is one bloody thing we Malaysians failed miserably. Thus the current situation. It's too bloody easy to blame other people but yourself.

An ayat in Quran (not sure which ayat) : Nasib sesuatu kaum (I hope you interpret this all people and not any particular race) tidak akan bertukar selagi ia sendiri tidak bertukar.

So, do you want to start to act, people? Otherwise, sambung la your complaints tu. Sampai mati pun sama ja. Inaction and incapable bunch of people! Tau complaint je.

Dr Mahathir Mohamad: Ketuanan Melayu

My comment on Che Det's posting : Ketuanan Melayu

My dearest Tun,

There's a lot that I'd like to say/ask/share with you since you led the country ever since I was born. Your name is almost synonymous to Malaysia’s name by itself and I do still admire some of your qualities till this very day. Ambil yang jernih, buang yang keruh la kan?

Ok, that’s the intro and now back to subject matter.

When do you think will Malaysia be truly free of these racial parties that we have now? Honestly, I ask?

If it never will, I guess we all have failed to uphold what Islam is all about, you included. Why must you fight for Melayu alone? Why not fight for Malaysia or for better, the world?

Where is the equality & fairness that Islam teaches? I don’t recall in any ayat in the Holy Quran that justifies any ‘ketuanan’ element by any race. There is of course, the ‘Choosen People’ but wisdom would point out that we should not follow bad examples, kan? Then why there is still UMNO / MCA / MIC? Satan is thrown out of Heaven because he thought he is better than Adam. Sounds familiar to ketuanan Melayu? At the end of days, we are all judged equal rather than the colour of our skin nor from where we come from! You’re a doctor and you’d know too well we all came from one source. So, Apek, An-ne, Amoi, Achi are all relative of yours and mine, tak ke?

I could understand then, that when Datuk Onn Jaafar tried to create a multiracial party, it failed because maybe it wasn’t time yet and people are not fully prepared for it. It boils down to the level of education that we had at that moment and the nation was still at its tender years.

Now, 50 years on. A LOT of people are educated and learned. We don’t just listen to what the government says but rather, we analyse critically the information that was fed to us. To be a developed nation, you can’t easily fool its citizen and spoon feed them anymore right? We want the truth. We want the best. We want things fair & square.

So, we are really tired of all of these Malay / Chinese/ Indian / Singh/ Iban / Kadazan / Melanau / Bajau / Penan / what have you - racial lines and political parties that fight for their individual race. Again, when did Islam teach one race is superior to the other? Doing so in the first is already not Islamic.

If you want to fight, fight for a greater cause that benefits Malaysians us all, not just Kedahans only or Doctors only or Malays only. Don’t la do the old school stuff i.e. Melayu this, Melayu that. It doesn’t work anymore. This is where I’d say “penat & menyampah” to hear all them. It’s time to pull off the ‘handicap’ as how Tun Dr. Ismail put it. It’s long due. The longer it is in place, the negative overpowers the positive.

Still, I do some admire your leadership qualities because you do inspire and motivate people to do better and that is something not ANYBODY can do. Like I said, buang yang keruh, ambil yang jernih.

Thanks Tun and rest assured that I am and will continue to do my part to contribute to this beloved nation & place we call home. You’ve played some part to inspire me.

The People's Parliament : An open invitation to the chimps of Malay sovereignty

My comment on The People's Parliament posting : An open invitation to the chimps of Malay sovereignty

Dear Haris,

It's time to put this stupid debate on 'Ketuanan Melayu' or 'Malay Supremacy' shits to the grave.

It's time too to make this ignorant Melayu realise what Islam is all about. People who promote Malay Supremacy like these are the real reason why our Malaysia is not a better place to live in. Pure hypocrisy! I didn’t recall during Rasulullah's (PBUH) time in Medina that he sets a policy favouring a particular race/religion in Piagam Madinah. Kan?

Good to note that you realise this race supremacy word sounds much like how Zionism was founded! It makes them just alike! Fair & justice ape ni?

May you long put these matters to rest and rescue what Islam stands for really.

I’m bloody tired to hear anything about Persatuan/Gabungan Melayu etc. etc. etc.

Yeah, go debate with them and see how they argue sorry pathetic points.

Thank god I went to national school called Kajang High School. There we compete with the best and survive based on same level playing field. Am so proud of myself.

Next, what’s your take on Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBPs)? They are too Malay to my liking, not enough ‘real’ competition and lacks the mixture of Bangsa Malaysia. That’s why I decided against going to SBPs when I got the offer.

Oh, I’m Malay and will try his best not to send my kids to any boarding school. Only exception is if and only if the boarding school is multiracial!

Malaysia Today: Penang Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng flies on economy class!

My comment on MT's posting : Penang Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng flies on economy class!

Walk the Talk. He has done. He’s the boss. But will his team members do the same? That remains as a question.

The thing is, he needs to re-look at the whole remuneration package for the people who work for the government.

I hope he will invest his time in managing his people as without doubt, without people, nothing can move. And his teams are important to everything. Leadership without people would not work.

Practical approach would be to re-look at how people are being paid, in totality, both cash and benefits. The people who works for the government must be tied up with appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) so that they are motivated to achieve their targeted pay/bonus etc.

We all have to face it that people are motivated by returns. After all, not many people nowadays would do work for free – read that National Service and serving the government is a National Service. There must be something in returns that he/she gets after a hard day work in the office or where that may be.

So, I hope LGE would lead the way to show that government is an attractive career prospect and must be paid among the best in the industry, or better, in the country. With the right values and behaviour, you’ll achieve wonders. People’s power is just unlimited!

Invest a little, and reap the rewards. You reap what you sow.