How should we judge a government?

In Malaysia, if you don't watch television or read newspapers, you are uninformed; but if you do, you are misinformed!

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience - Mark Twain

Why we should be against censorship in a court of law: Publicity is the very soul of justice … it keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial. - Jeremy Bentham

"Our government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no
responsibility at the other. " - Ronald Reagan

Government fed by the people

Government fed by the people

Career options

Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?

When there's too much dirt...

When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.

Prevent bullying now!

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.)

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Prison Complex in Seberang Perai, Penang

or Komplek Penjara Seberang Perai, Penang, is a huge prison complex hidden among the rural estates in mainland Penang, as the name suggests, but near its border with Kedah because it is fairly near Selama, Kedah and Selama, Perak.

I have passed the complex a few times on our way from Selama to Penang island, cutting across some small towns and villages. There is no major landmark to describe or relate to, and the best I can describe for its location, is between Kg. Air Putih and Jawi where we join the North-South Expressway. Even when I tried to use the milestone indicators, I found there is no proper continuation after one or two, with disconnected descriptions like Relau _km and then Jawi _km. I refuse to stop the car to take pictures lest I am arrested for spying or something!

Anyway, it is a massive project, either completed or nearing completion, which has yet to be publicized . On the way towards Jawi, the prison is one the left, with all facilities as well as the required modern barbed wires and other security features. On the right, there are nice houses and even a mini stadium on higher ground which are presumed to house the prison wardens and other officials, with the added advantage of overlooking the prison.

Being a federal project, I am wondering if it is meant to serve only the northern region, just like Sungei Buloh serving the central region, replacing Pudu Jail.

Unrelated to this, by the way, Rela in Kedah area is well known for being overzealous in catching illegal immigrants because the locals are competing with the Indonesians for plantation jobs. It is a good sign in terms of 'not being choosy when looking for a job' rather than praising Rela, as they are known more for their high-handedness and lack of accountability in their actions.


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