Whenever I sing this first part of the lyrics to Ramakrishnan, he will continue with the rest of the first verse. Without fail, his mood improves and he gives a broad happy smile, and reminisces his younger days in Pusing (well before my time).
When I was a househusband, I used to be self-conscious of being seen in public, wearing only a pair of shorts and tee-shirt, like someone without a job, which was true!
Upon reaching 55 last year, I was officially of retiring age! Suddenly, I felt less conscious of my unemployment. Almost like a gay coming out of the closet. Soon after, almost as though they knew it, older retirees invited me to join them for their “marathon breakfast” which means leaving house at 9.00 am and not leaving coffee shop until at least 10.30am!
To them, my presence made a refreshing change as I was still considered a “new kid in town” in spite of my 10 years in Batu Gajah! I took the opportunity to inform them of news and views that do not matter. Malaysiakini takes good care of the important part.
Well, to me at least, much of what is happening around us was a result of silent majority not cooperating in spite of recurring complaints of corruption, high-handedness and arrogance. They should have voted out the arrogant government of the day. TIDAK APA-THY seems appropriate. Always having the attitude “what can we do?” and yet when faced with a problem, “can you (MP or ADUN) do something for me, without revealing my name ah?” to quote Teresa Kok.
Just handed my application form to Po Kuan this afternoon. She asked me if constituency service suits me and I replied that I do not have the stamina. Before the problems are solved I would have been dead because of all the hassle (kek sei) in dealing with recurring problems involving self-serving ruling politicians in collusion with their rules-bending civil servants at the expense of the public and ratepayers.
Government fed by the people
Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.
Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?
When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.
Prevent bullying now!
If you're not going to speak up, how is the world supposed to know you exist? “Orang boleh pandai setinggi langit, tapi selama ia tidak menulis, ia akan hilang di dalam masyarakat dan dari sejarah.” - Ananta Prameodya Toer (Your intellect may soar to the sky but if you do not write, you will be lost from society and to history.)
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