A Bad Day

It was one of the days where u wish it never happened. Yesterday I was down with food poisoning...First I could not sleep the whole night and then the common symptoms of Vomiting and diarrhoea. I hate it. The whole day went by with me lying on the bed all weak n tired. I was awake only 2 hours yesterday...I think I must have slept around 24 hours...That's incredible even by my standards.

At moments like this when you are lying on the bed and unable to wake up is when things come back to perspective. The inability to rely on physical strength makes u remember how fragile we are as a human being. All the pride of being young and healthy is blown away by the realization that at any moment it can be all taken away. It was Good for me (though it may seem twisted based on the circumstances) as i had a chance to examine my life again as over this past year or two i have adopted i don't give a '****' attitude to life and my goal has been to enjoy life and have fun. I have been so flexible in living that i have compromised many principles that i had so much of faith previously. It was a day full of reflection and sleeping and sleeping and wishing for the day to end. So its all over now and I'm feeling better now.Have a nice weekend!!

"EVIL" TAXI's

Taking a taxi or a cab whichever word is preferred is an essential part of people that do not have the luxury of owning a cab or a taxi...I for example would not make taking a cab as my main mode of transport except in cases where there is no better alternative. There are buses and trains for those in the Klang Valley but as we all know the range of the Trains are limited and Buses...I have to compliment the services of Rapid KL..Its efficient and there a regular buses! Kudos to Rapid KL and as i heard there are doing well in Penang also..Penang Buses were far from being comfortable and efficient. The Setback for Buses is that you may not know how long you have to wait for it! Maybe 30minutes or less but maybe more. I hate waiting there not knowing when the buses will be coming.

So taxis comes in to supplement the deficiency of other Public Transport Providers. Taxi's if applying the meter system is reasonable and If you travel in a group of three or four it is cheaper than taking other modes of Public Transport but the part that really pisses me off is Those Lazy and Heartless Taxi Drivers waiting to cutthroat passengers. The Areas that i would like to spotlight:

1. PUDURAYA
2. THE KTM station for UPM n UNITEN..I think its the KAJANG KTM

The cab Drivers are ****ing Vulture's and Ruthless. Why? the people coming to this stations are Students and Working Adult, Not Rich and Bighshot CEOs. A normal ride of RM 5 would be RM 15 and the Taxi's at The Kajang Station charge at least RM10. Why Don't they use Meters? Would it kill them to do so. Don't they feel any sense of compassion when they are ripping off Students and Travellers with heavy Bags. How heartless can you be! First don't Bring the excuse of higher Fuel Prices!! You are using NGV not Petrol and you are not Driving around to find Customer but Just Shaking Their Balls and waiting for Customers. I wonder how can they sleep at night knowing they are earning money so dishonestly. Earn and Be Honest. There are so many other taxi drivers that do not cheat, that abide by regulations and Use the damn Meter.. Why not these people.. Something has to be done. Many of you do not know but Taxi Drivers do make a good living if there are honest. Their daily rental these days average around RM 35 to RM 50.. That's maximum 25 trips per day if using their minimum profit of RM 2.00 per trip. That's for the First 3 to 5 years and then they become the legal owners of the car and the rent for the licence would be around RM15 yo RM 20 per day. In KL that means good money! Others areas that do not use the meter:

1. Sunway
2. Bukit Bintang

Something has to be done..For me **** this Vulture's just walk a distance and get a cab driving by..Don't use the cabs parked and waiting to skin you alive..Lets hope some stern action is taken

New Year..New Beginning

A New Beginning...One of the perks of The New Year is telling our self that its a New Year...Its time to do the things that we have not done..Its time to Fulfill all our wishes kept deep down in our heart..Its a time full of hope and inspiration..A time when at the count of midnight Everyone becomes a visionary..becomes a man/women of hope..So for those with such inspirations...and with such dedication..Make It a successful year..Make it a year to be proud of..HAPPY NEW YEAR..

2007...2008

This year is a little different as i don't feel the New Year mood..I don't have my usual excitement this year..So its my philosophy time again...Sharing my thoughts again....A new year..A new beginning...A time to reminisce the past and look forward to the future..At the end of a year, we should take a moment and have a short flashback for the year that has passed...First be grateful for all the wonderful things you have in your life...Then Examine the mistake especially the 'I wish i Did not' 's, reflect upon what you have done and extract the lessons learnt..Mistakes are so common but what's important is never making the same mistakes again. That means learning and growing up. The next part of our reflection should be a flashback of every happy memory..Every moment you smile..Every moment you have felt joy being around someone you love..Every moment you felt alive...Lastly Its time to focus on our dreams and aspirations...Focus on whatever that brings you personal satisfaction in life. What is life without hope and having something to look forward too.

It is also a time for us to make new year resolution also...I do make a few every year and rarely do i Achieve it but for this year I'll try my best to fulfill my resolutions. 'Semangat Semangat Sikit' this time...what is it? I shall decide later tonight...So its a night to have fun..Its a time to Have Hope..Hope of a greater year ahead...HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Federal Court Landmark Decision

On Thrusday the Federal Court (the highest court of the land) decided on two interesting decisons and I shall seek to summarize it and highlight its profound importance to the public

The Case of Subashini

A sad case where when family relationship turns sour and children are left to pay the price. In summary Mum and Dad got married. Mum and Dad have two kids, both minor (that means the kids are below 18). As a minor, kids have very limited right and no right to make decisions thus this "Important Responsibility" is left to the parents (Sadly for Kids the separation has made them the Guinea Pig of the battle). Dad converts and embraces Islam. Dad and Mum have not legally Divorced. Dad wants to claim custody through Syariah Court. Mum has no right to appear in Syariah Court. Dad and Mum married under Civil law thus logically they should be divorced by the same court. Dad Converts one of the Children. A real mess isn't it?

Federal Court is looked upon as the supreme arbitrator where there is conflict or confusion in the law. Faith is placed for them to decide,clarify and bring an answer.

Their Decision

1. The issue of Divorce thus also the issue of custody should be decided by the Civil Courts but does not eradicate the rights of the Syariah Court.

2. The Father as a Parent has the right to convert the Child.

Note: This case was dismissed on the grounds of technicality, In this case by failing to comply with a stipulated timeframe thus It will be decided by a High Court again upon a new application.

Significance

The Conflict of Syariah and Civil Courts have been given some clarity in the aspect that Civil Courts is the right place to pursue any remedy. But note without a definite and clear decision it is subjective to the court of the day.

The Disturbing issue is the ability to convert the child and sadly the child has no choice on this issue.

Conclusion

Parliament should rationalize the jurisdiction of both this courts, making it clear who has jurisdiction on which issue. I would strongly support that the Children be given a right of choice upon turning 18.


The Case of The Professor becoming a JC

First what is a Judicial Commissioner (JC) ? A JC can sit as a judge in the High Court. For those not familiar with the court system..this is a brief outline of courts

MAGISTRATE COURT ==> SESSIONS COURT ==> HIGH COURT ==> COURT OF APPEAL ==> FEDERAL COURT

Court of Appeal and Federal Court only hear appeals and don't conduct trials. They hear only appeals on points of law or facts raised. Thus the High Court is the Highest Court when you can have your trial and it is well respected with learned judges. The Professor is required to have been practising as an Advocate and Solicitor for 10 years. The conflict arises as she has not been in practice for 10 years.

Decision
Yes, She is qualified and it is interesting to read the rationale behind the decision as it was a split decision

Comment
The term Practising as an Advocate and Solicitor means she must have been working as a lawyer which would also inevitably lead to court attendance and being knowledgeable in court procedure and practice. This is important as Court Procedure and Practice is Different than what is in textbooks. Apart from that as a practising Advocate and Solicitor, She would not not have been a stranger to law in action. But in her Defence she is knowledgeable and talented based on her reputation in University Malaya, The Talent and Ability to be a great judge is special as it requires a vast amount of knowledge and the ability to understand and interpret the law. In simple terms it requires profound intelligence. The law changes constantly and must adapt to the surroundings and development but must maintain its integrity and staunch belief in the idea of justice and fairness.

Letting Go

A topic that is close to me heart, It is one of my greatest weakness, An event that kills my heart and eventually becoming less of a person. Though you may lose some sense your humanity, in return you gain maturity and propriety in such situations. Humanity? That's a real overstatement but my definition of humanity includes the ability to feel, ability to experience rush of emotions,and the ability to fell alive. What use does it serves to live a life without learning how to love, how to enjoy the small things, having things make you happy and also upset. We were never meant to be born of the heart of stone but with a warm, kind and a loving heart.

Letting someone go is Painful. Nothing else could explain it...its has never been easy and it will never be...We compensate ourselves by telling ourselves that this is for the best..its the best thing to do...and my favourite excuse; 'it is meant to be'...In reality we are scared..scared of something..usually of pain..But in certain situations i have to contradict what have i said earlier that in some situation letting go is the right thing to do...The right thing is dangerous because it is subjective to a person and i always advocate only deciding when you are in a rational state of mind. Why i hate letting go:

1. How can you let go of someone you care

2. How can you let someone come into your life and touch your heart and just leave

3. How can you live knowing that someone you care so much will never be there again

4. How can you open your heart to someone and find out you meant so little

5. It hurts because your heart keeps on thinking and thinking and reminding you of that person

I am amazed with so many people that have no sense of attachment at all, NO SENSE OF ATTACHMENT, they really have born with the heart of stone or life have made them such...surprisingly ME 'the king of attachment' am evolving...but i always remind myself never forget that attachment brings so much of happiness, so much joy and makes my existence more meaningful. Learning how to let go is part of life and is a step from when we move from the Songs of Innocence to the Songs of Experience.

Hindraf-The Aftermath

The Hindraf issue has been one of the highlights of the year as it has been the first time in the memory of our younger generation that there have been protest on racial grounds. It is normal to listen to the opposition protesting or groups fighting for certain goals but the issues that Hindraf has raised has the ability to threaten the foundation of our very country. I would like to note that my comments would be based on my observation and personal interpretation from conversations and news and not prejudicial or bias in any manner. I intend to provide a balanced discussion on this topic....Everyone must have heard what is this movement fighting for but from this I have to ask why? and is it worth it?

Why?...that has been well reported but after speaking to many friends on this issue, i am shocked to learn that there has been a common voice of dissent. You would be surprised to know it is not the RM1 million or their rights being neglected but it is because of the demolition of Hindu temples. I have found that the recent demolition of Hindu temples throughout the country has outraged the Indian Community....Who's responsible for that? the local council are the main culprits and also some state government officials. However it must be noted that the temples themselves were unlicensed and also built on land not belonging to them. In my opinion the point that the temples are unlicensed is ridiculous but i have to agree with the point of the land belonging to the state government. So there has been good argument raised in justifying the demolition of this temples but think about it how can we order the demolition of places meant for religious devotion? I believe and respect every religion but this issue has been handled badly..very badly..they should have been more sensitive to this issues as it involves religious beliefs! The state government should have provided alternatives or a longer time frame before ordering the destruction of Temples. The temple officials also have to work together with the local authority to find a amicable settlement to the problem. I even heard there were CDs released highlighting the destruction of Hindu Temple throughout Malaysia.

In my opinion this was the bomb and Hindraf was its trigger. This was made worse by the demolition of a temple in Klang if my memory serves me correctly few weeks before the rally which some may remember when the Hindraf Leaders were arrested for the first time when obstructing the demolition of the temple. This was the common voice of dissent from my observation, The Hindraf leaders have made a name for themselves and right now the leaders in MIC especially our famous Works Minister is feeling the pressure.

So is it worth it? I have to say that they have done well by raising issues but they have gone way way way too far. To be honest I am impressed with the crowd that gathered but The Organizers made a bundle of errors in dealing with this issue in my opinion. In Particulars the term 'ethnic cleansing', What was he thinking? Oh my god...He must have enjoyed being in the international spotlight but it does not matter as do you honestly think they will support you to bring change. POLITICS AND ECONOMY RULE THE WORLD, NOT THE FIGHT AGAINST INJUSTICE especially when its not TRUE. They should have focused more on raising issues waiting for the action to be taken instead of them taking action. They must have made it peaceful not violence.

The Aftermath? TV3 is now berita propaganda hehe...I watch their news but sometimes i just cant stop laughing for example where they reported that India has the highest amount of Poor people in the world when the Hindraf leaders were in India. Other than that they have deferred the raising of tolls of major highways..credit must be given to bersih also and i believe that the claim that petrol prices will be increased next year may not become a reality until the end of General Election. The Government has asked Datuk Seri Samy to list down temples that are in danger of being demolished and find a solution. The Government i hope will be more sensitive to racial issues after this especially reprimanding officials who do not respect the religious beliefs of other races. In particular a state leader that has been accused as the main culprit and if proven, Strict action must be taken against them, don't always adopt the MALAYSIA BOLEH SPIRIT AFTER SOMETHING HAPPENS..prevention is better than cure!