Like it or not, whenever you see a law enforcement officer standing under a tree or hiding behind a signboard, the thought that he and his team are looking for 'makan' money comes to mind.
The stigma of corruption at that level still persists, despite efforts by those wanting to stamp it out coming to fuition.
But corruption is not just that. It includes the power to influence decisions, monies, and much more that what we all think corruption stands for.
Its not something that is unique in Malaysia, it happens everywhere. Even in Singapore, yes, for a land that many think corruption is not evident.
This perhaps is a timely reminder in the leadup to the General Election, so when I got this link sent to me, I thought you should read it too.
Read what Power corrupts mean according to Seadaemon.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Chan Ah 8+1
I recall a cantonese comedy when I was back in school, a very popular one too. It starred Samuel Hui and Karl Maka aptly named Aces go Places (with a cantonese twang, Aesey goh Playsey)
Watch it if you are not chinese, but chances are you won't find it as funny as I did back then.
You see, comedy is somewhat unique to the individual, for example American slapstick comedy may not appeal to some, whereas British comedy with the dry wit may.
In Malaysia, we have our fair share of names, but they are still names. Given to their newborn by their proud parents, funny it may sound to you and I but they are still the names of these people, special to those around them.
For example, Chan Ah 8+1 is Chan Ah Kow (nine in cantonese)! and in the movie, emphasis was given on the star who chose to identify himself as 8+1 instead of 9!
But in the electoral list, names like Timun, Tepi Jalan and Atas Jalan may seem appear to be fictitious names concocted for a Phantim voter. It isn't.
And the Chairman ir the EC still shares an exact same name with another from Kelantan.
I have sat through a meeting with EC officials when a friend of mine was registered in a constituency far from where he is, yet they clarified that for some reason (and lawfully allowed until 2003) political parties were allowed to register voters simply by having a list presented to them.
And since then with the passing of new laws, the EC can remove names from the electoral role by means only allowed by law (you can check for it here).
I sincerely believe that here in Malaysia, we are balanced to the point that our government and opposition can work together to help Malaysia progress further. However, both the goverment and opposition has showed their ugly side, and it is up for us to decide again come the next GE.
We did decide the last election, yet we are led to believe that the elections was rigged. Today, it simply goes to show that there are people out there with funny names, but they are real people, and like responsible Malaysians, have registered themselves to vote come the next GE.
So, quit pointing fingers out there and go vote the next GE, who you think can contribute to improving Malaysia.
Watch it if you are not chinese, but chances are you won't find it as funny as I did back then.
You see, comedy is somewhat unique to the individual, for example American slapstick comedy may not appeal to some, whereas British comedy with the dry wit may.
In Malaysia, we have our fair share of names, but they are still names. Given to their newborn by their proud parents, funny it may sound to you and I but they are still the names of these people, special to those around them.
For example, Chan Ah 8+1 is Chan Ah Kow (nine in cantonese)! and in the movie, emphasis was given on the star who chose to identify himself as 8+1 instead of 9!
But in the electoral list, names like Timun, Tepi Jalan and Atas Jalan may seem appear to be fictitious names concocted for a Phantim voter. It isn't.
And the Chairman ir the EC still shares an exact same name with another from Kelantan.
I have sat through a meeting with EC officials when a friend of mine was registered in a constituency far from where he is, yet they clarified that for some reason (and lawfully allowed until 2003) political parties were allowed to register voters simply by having a list presented to them.
And since then with the passing of new laws, the EC can remove names from the electoral role by means only allowed by law (you can check for it here).
I sincerely believe that here in Malaysia, we are balanced to the point that our government and opposition can work together to help Malaysia progress further. However, both the goverment and opposition has showed their ugly side, and it is up for us to decide again come the next GE.
We did decide the last election, yet we are led to believe that the elections was rigged. Today, it simply goes to show that there are people out there with funny names, but they are real people, and like responsible Malaysians, have registered themselves to vote come the next GE.
So, quit pointing fingers out there and go vote the next GE, who you think can contribute to improving Malaysia.
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